AHS Student Handbook Volumn 1
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ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3
2000-2001 STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK
The Arlington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, marital status or sex in providing education or access to benefits of education services, activities and programs in accordance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and other civil rights or discrimination issues; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The following have been designed to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements and may be contacted at the district office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Superintendent, Dustin Hoehne
¨ Parents and students must acknowledge receipt of the School Wide Student Management System and the consequences to students who violate district disciplinary policies. Parents objecting to the release of directory information on their student should notify the district office within (15) days of receipt of the student handbook.
Parents must also give their signed and dated written permission for the district to release personally identifiable information.
The Board recognizes that parent involvement is vital to achieve maximum educational growth for students participating in the Districts Title I program. Therefore, in compliance with federal law and Oregon Department of Education guidelines, the district shall meet with parents to provide information regarding their schools participation in the Title I program and its requirements.
The superintendent shall ensure equivalence among schools in teachers, administration and other staff and in the provisions of curriculum materials and instructional supplies.
The board directs the superintendent to ensure that each of the district’s schools participating in the Title I program meet annually. Parents of participating students shall be informed of their right to be involved in the development of the district’s parental involvement policy, overall Title I plan and school-parent compact.
The district shall, to the extent practicable, provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency or with disabilities, including information and school profiles in a language and form parents understand.
In cooperation with parents, the district’s policy plan and compact shall be reviewed annually and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents and the school and distributed to parents of participating students.
The superintendent shall develop administrative regulations as necessary to implement this policy and meet the requirements of law.
ARLINGTON SCHOOL/COMMUNITY YOUTH GOAL
To create an innovative education
System that graduates students with
the academic background, social skills,
moral character, self esteem and
confidence, necessary to become
positive productive members of society.
The Philosophy of Arlington High School
As a general statement of purpose, it is the purpose of Arlington High School to provide opportunities for continuous mental, physical and moral growth of its students. In order to accomplish this effectively, the following factors are of importance. Every effort is made to:
1. Develop an understanding of high moral ideals and apply them to daily living.
2. Strive toward the ideals of American citizenship and to develop a world outlook of personal responsibility as a world citizen.
3. Develop an understanding of the basic principles of American democracy.
4. Develop student personalities for harmonious living with others.
5. Learn to us leisure time wisely.
6. Develop an appreciation of beauty in art, literature and music.
7. Develop maximum facility in the use of the English language.
8. Lay a foundation for earning a living through general education.
9. Prepare students for further education.
10. Provide a program for adequate physical development and health education.
11. Make use of student mental abilities through clear thinking.
12. Recognize the potentials of all students and work within their capacities and interests.
The material covered within this student handbook is intended as a method of communicating to students and parents regarding general district information, rules and procedures and is not intended to either enlarge or diminish any Board policy, administrative regulation or negotiated agreement. Material contained herein may therefore be superseded by such Board policy, administrative regulation or negotiated agreement.
Any information contained in this student handbook is subject to unilateral revision or elimination from time to time without notice.
No information in this document shall be viewed as an offer, expressed or implied or as a guarantee of any employment of any duration.
A student-seeking enrollment in the district for the first time must meet all academic, age, immunization, tuition and other eligibility prerequisites for admission as set forth by law, Board policy and administrative regulations. Students and their parents should contact the office for admission requirements.
The district may, based on district criteria, deny regular school admission to students who have become residents and who are under expulsion from another school district for reasons other than a weapons policy violation.
The district shall deny regular school admission to a student who is expelled from another school district for an offense that constitutes a violation of applicable state or federal weapons law and who subsequently becomes a resident of the district or who applies for admission to the district as a non-resident student.
Alternative educational services will not be provided to resident students expelled for violation of applicable state or federal weapons law.
The superintendent in keeping with Board policy regarding content, speakers, student conduct and supervision of students will schedule assemblies.
The assembly program is a good means of public relations and can be used to build a better understanding of the schools, its aims and objectives.
Except when exempt by Oregon Law, all students ages 7-18 who have not completed the 12th grade are required to attend school full time on a regular basis at the designated school within the attendance area.
Persons having legal control of a student ages 7-18 who has not completed the 12th grade are required to have the student attend school. The attendance officer shall monitor and report any violation of the compulsory attendance law to the superintendent. Violation is a Class B infraction and is punishable by a citation up to $100.
In addition, a parent who is not supervising his/her student by requiring school attendance may be in violation of the law and may be subject to a fine up to $1,000 as determined by the courts.
EXEMPTIONS FROM COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
In the following cases, students shall not be required to attend public schools full time:
1. Students being taught in a private or parochial school of study usually taught in grades 1-12 in the public schools and in attendance for a period equivalent to that required of students attending public school;
2. Students proving to the Board’s satisfaction that they have acquired the courses of study taught in grades 1-12 in the public schools;
3. Students excluded from attendance as provided by law;
4. An exemption may be granted to the parent of any student 16 or 17 years of age who is lawfully employed full time, lawfully employed part time and enrolled in school, or enrolled in a community college or other state registered alternative education program.
The district will notify the parent in writing that in accordance with law, the superintendent will schedule a conference with the non-attending student and his/her parent(s) to discuss attendance requirements. The written notice will include the following:
1. The superintendent or the designee has the authority to enforce the provisions of the compulsory attendance laws;
2. Failure to send a student to school is a class B infraction;
3. A citation may be issued by the district in the amount of a $100 fine;
4. A conference with the parent and student is required.
The written notification will be in the native language of the parent.
Additionally, a parent or guardian, or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of a student under 15 years of age, may be found by the courts to have committed the offense of failing to supervise a child who has failed to attend school as required.
Violations, as determined by the court, may be punishable by a requirement to complete a parent effectiveness program approved by the court and/or a fine of not more than $1,000.
ORSS 339.065 indicated that no absence shall be excused by the principal unless such absences was caused by the student’s sickness, by the sickness of some member of the student’s family, by an emergency, or, if satisfactory arrangements have been made in advance.
Excused absences will be given for the illness of the student or a family member. A note must be presented at the principal’s office on the student’s return containing the date, date of absence, reason and the signature of the parent or guardian.
Excuses must be presented within 24 hours after returning to school or that absence will be considered unexcused.
Students returning to school after an excused absence will be given the opportunity to make up work, equal to time missed. The responsibility for make up work is the students.
Excuses and other correspondence will be filed and kept by the high school office. Absence from school requires a written excuse from the parent or guardian.
High school students will present their parent’s note to the office and an admit slip will be written.
Pre-Arranged absences may be approved providing a request from the parent is presented stating the reason for the anticipated absence prior to the absence. This note may be attached to a Pre-Arranged Absence Excuse (available at the office). Completed Pre-Arranged Absence Excuse slips must be turned into the high school office the day prior to the absence. Whether the absence is excused or unexcused will depend upon the number of previous absences and current grades in each class. Abuse may result in loss of Pre-Arranged privileges. In addition, students can not be failing classes and assignments will be due on their due date.
Unexcused absences will cause a "zero" grade for each class for the day.
Additionally, the superintendent will develop procedures whereby those students who are considered truant may be subject to the following penalties: detention, expulsion and/or ineligibility to participate in extra curricular activities.
A student who must leave school during the day must bring a note from his/her parent. A student who becomes ill during the school day should, with the teacher’s permission, report to the office. The office will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student’s parent as appropriate.
1. To be considered for honor roll, Arlington High School (AHS) students must be enrolled in 5 (minimum) graded classes. Classes awarding either a "pass" or "fail" will not be considered a "graded class" for GPA.
2. Those students enrolled in 4 (or less) graded classes will be considered for Honorable Mention: However, classes awarding a "pass" grade will be considered a 3.0 for grade point averaging purposes.
3. College courses offered at Arlington High School will be awarded both high school and college credit.
4. A weighted grade system will be utilized for grade point averaging for advanced placement (high school) or college level courses: A - 5 points; B - 4 points; C - 3 points; D - 2 points; F - 0 points.
Students are responsible for conducting themselves properly, in accordance with the polices of the district and the lawful direction of the staff. The district has the responsibility to afford students certain rights as guaranteed under federal and state constitutions and statutes.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Among these student rights and responsibilities are the following:
1. Civil rights - including the rights to equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination, the responsibility not to discriminate against others;
2. The right to attend free public schools, the responsibility to attend school regularly and to observe school rules essential for permitting others to learn at school;
3. The right to due process of law with respect to suspension, expulsion and decisions which the student believes injure his/her rights;
4. The right to free inquiry and expression, the responsibility to observe reasonable rules regarding these rights;
5. The right to privacy, which includes privacy in respect to the student’s education records.
Students have the right to know the behavior standards expected of them as well as to know the consequences of misbehavior.
Student’s rights and responsibilities, including standards of conduct will be made available to students and their parents through information distributed annually.
SCHOOL WIDE STUDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Students are expected to assume responsibility for their behavior, to be in control of their behavior and demonstrate this in a responsible manner. When students act irresponsibly, they are asking adults at school to take responsibility for them, and this is not acceptable.
Some inappropriate behaviors are significant to the extent that they will be treated as a direct referral and will be handled by the building administrator or designated person with the immediate notification to the parents that detention, suspension or expulsion are probable outcomes. Inappropriate behaviors that will result in a direct referral are:
Inappropriate Behavior List
1. Truancy;
2. Disrupting school;
3. Willful damage or destruction of property*;
4. Use, possess or transmit tobacco;
5. Possess, handle or transmit any object that can be reasonably considered a weapon or capable or starting a fire;
6. Obscene language, sign or gesture;
7. Theft;
8. Fighting/Intimidation/Harassment;
9. Willful disobedience/Open Defiance/Insubordination;
10. Use, transmit or possess drugs/alcohol;
* Willful damage means to intentionally deface or damage property of the district or another person. The amount of damage is not a factor in deciding if willful damage has occurred.
The SWSMS sets limits and provides choices and consequences for students to make the school environment a pleasant and productive place for everyone. Responsible students are recognized by their actions and will be rewarded by various activities and events.
No attempt has been made to list all the rules. Common sense and conscience will be the student’s major guide. If a student makes an irresponsible choice and violates the trust that is expected, it is not acceptable to say the rule wasn’t listed, therefore I didn’t know the rule. We encourage students to assume responsibility for their choice.
Responsible students choose to:
1. Respond to instructions of adults on campus, busses and activities;
2. Treat others with respect and common courtesy;
3. Be responsible for their actions and act in a safe manner while on campus, busses or activities.
Students who choose to continually act irresponsibly will be placed in the Building Level School Wide Student Management System.
BUILDING LEVEL STUDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Step 1: When classroom discipline procedures have not resolved the behavior problem, the teacher holds a formal conference with the student. (Student completes classroom "Solve the Problem" form.)
Step 2: Following an offense occurring within four weeks of the first offense (for the same or a different behavior), the staff member (1) confers with the student (student completes classroom "Solve the Problem" form and (2) notifies parents. In addition staff member may:
a. Refer student to counselor or other appropriate school personnel;
b. Use classroom detention/discipline.
Note:
(1) Staff member keeps a record of the behavior and the actions taken for in-class behavior problems (Student Referral Form).
(2) Staff member record out-of-class behavior problems on the student’s behavior card in the school office.
(3) The school counselor will be notified of all offenses that place a student at step 2 or higher.
Step 3: (1st Referral) Staff member sends student to the office with (if possible) a completed referral form.
a. Staff member completes referral before 4:00 PM.
b. Administrator will give feedback to the staff member within 24 hours of the referral.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
a. Conference with the student and assignment of one or more of the following:
1. Administrative detention (student completes office "Problem Solving form").
2. Clean up detail.
3. Restitution.
b. Administration notifies the parent of the incident, the discipline and the next disciplinary action.
Step 4: (2nd Referral) Any offense warranting a second referral (whether from the same of a different staff member; for the same or a different behavior), will result in the consequence associated with this step.
Step 4 involves (1) a 2 hour after-school detention, (2) requested conference with the parent(s). This conference will generally involve a meeting with the parents and the student’s teachers. (The parents and the student will be informed that any behavior causing an office referral within four weeks of the 2nd referral will result in a one-day suspension.)
Step 5: (3rd Referral) A referral by any staff member within four weeks of the previous referral will result in:
a. A one day suspension;
b. A requested parent conference, with the understanding that the next referral will result in a three-day suspension.
Step 6: (4th Referral) A referral by any staff member within four weeks of the previous referral will result in:
a. A three day suspension and a required parent conference, with the understanding that the next action will be a five day suspension:
b. A P.E.P. is developed by the staff.
Step 7: (5th Referral) A referral by any staff member within four weeks of the previous referral will result in a five day suspension and a required parent conference, with the understanding that the next action will be a recommendation for expulsion.
Step 8: A referral by any staff member within four weeks of the previous referral will result in a referral to the Board recommending expulsion.
Step 9: A referral after return from an expulsion will result in:
a. A return to Step 4 or;
b. If a suspendible offense, Step 5.
Note: Refusal by a student to fill out a "Problem Solving" form will result in a direct referral due to violation of #9 of SWSMS Inappropriate Behavior list. Step 4-8: In an instance where the student receives a referral outside of the four week limitation, the student will, at the discretion of the principal, either repeat the step he/she in presently on, or return to the previous step.
The principal and the teacher, after counseling with the parent, may depart from this discipline procedure in an instance where the student and the school would be better served by a different course of action than the one prescribed.
Student drug and alcohol use policy is identified in Board policy. Violations of this policy will be handled according to the guidelines identified in the Arlington Administrative School District No. 3 Policy Manual, policy JFCG/JFCH/JFCI.
All students at AHS are subject to the School Wide Student Management System and all students have the right to appeal when they wish to address their concerns on a behavioral referral.
Any student that is Step 5 of the SWSMS will not be allowed to attend or participate in any school functions outside normal classroom studies.
District policy provides procedures to "DUE PROCESS." Students have the right to request a review and reevaluation of a behavior incident. The student should have notification of the charges(s) in such terms as will permit the student to change course of conduct or afford the student an opportunity to defend the student’s right to engage in the conduct or show that he or she is innocent of the conduct charges.
The School Wide Student Management System is an attempt to create a positive learning environment where students clearly understand what is excepted of them and what steps will be taken to correct any inappropriate behavior. The School Wide Student Management System will create a method of keeping classroom and school disruptions to a minimum so that students may obtain the best education possible. It will give the district a means to deal with those students who choose to disrupt this positive learning environment.
Weapons and replicas of weapons are forbidden on school property.
Students shall not bring, posses, conceal or use a weapon on or at district property, activated under the jurisdiction of the district or interscholastic activities administered by a voluntary organization approved by the State Board of Education.
Weapons shall include, but not limited to, firearms, knives, metal knuckles, straight razor, explosives, noxious, irritating or poisonous gases, drugs or other items fashioned with the intent to use, sell, harm, threaten or harass students, staff members, parents and patrons.
For purposes of this policy, and as defined by state and federal law, weapons includes:
1. "Dangerous Weapon" - any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, which under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury;
2. "Deadly Weapon" - any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable or causing death or serious physical injury;
3. "Firearm" - any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, frame or receiver of any such weapon, any firearm silencer or any other destructive device including any explosive, incendiary or poisonous gas.
Any loaded or unloaded firearm or dangerous weapon possessed on or about a person while on district property is subject to seizure or forfeiture.
Replicas of weapons and pocketknives are also prohibited by Board policy. Exceptions to the district’s replicas policy may be granted only with prior building principal approval for certain curriculum or school related activities. Violations will result in discipline up to and including suspension.
Incidents of students possessing weapons will be reported to the student’s parents and may be reported to the police. Appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action will be taken against students who possess weapons and with students who assist possession in any way. Students bringing weapons to school will be expelled for a period of not less than one year. The superintendent may, on a case-by-case basis, modify this expulsion requirement. The district may also request suspension of a student’s driving privileges or the right to apply for driving privileges with the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Weapons under the control of law enforcement personnel are permitted. The superintendent may authorize other persons to possess weapons in school buildings. The superintendent may prescribe special conditions or procedures to be followed before giving such authorization.
In accordance with the federal Gun-Free School Zone Act, possession or discharge of a firearm in a school is prohibited. A "school zone," as defined by federal law means, in or on school grounds or within 1,000 feet of school grounds.
"Gun-Free School Zone" signs will be posted in cooperation with city and/or county officials as appropriate. Violations, unless otherwise excepted by law or this policy, shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Regular conferences are scheduled to review student progress.
Students and parents may also expect to request a conference 1) if the student is not maintaining passing grades or achieving the expected level of performance, 2) if the student is not maintaining behavior expectations or 3) in any case the teacher considers necessary.
The district encourages a student or parent in need of additional information or with questions or concerns to confer with the appropriate teacher, counselor or principal. A parent who wishes to confer with a teacher may call the office for an appointment before or after school, during the teacher’s preparation period or request that the teacher calls the parent to arrange a mutually convenient time.
A student in grades 9-12 may earn a maximum of five units of credit by correspondence. These credits may be applied toward state or local graduation requirements. All correspondence courses taken for credit must be approved by the counselor and/or principal prior to enrolling in such courses. Contact a counselor for correspondence course details.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Students are encouraged to talk with a district counselor, teachers and building administrators in order to learn about the curriculum, course offerings and graduation requirements. All students in grades 9-12 and their parents shall be notified annually about the recommended courses for students. Students who are interested in attending a college, university or training school or pursuing some other advanced education should work closely with their counselor so that they may take the course that would best prepare them for further work. The counselor can also provide information about entrance examinations required by many colleges and universities, as well as information about financial aid and housing.
PERSONAL COUNSELING
A counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, emotional, academic, drug and alcohol dependency. The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address personal concerns.
A student who has sufficient prior formal instruction, as determined by the district and on the basis of a review of the student’s educational records, may gain credit for a course by passing an examination based on the common curriculum goals of the course. A student may not use credit by examination to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities.
The rules of good conduct and grooming shall be observed for school dances and social events. Guests will be expected to observe the same rules as students attending the events. The person inviting the guest will share responsibility for the conduct of the guest. A student attending a dance or social event may be asked to sign out when leaving before the end of the activity. Anyone leaving before the official end of the activity will not be readmitted. In addition, guests are required to be in the 9th grade to 20 years old and provide information in case of an emergency. The following form must be filled out and turned into the office two days before the event.
A student who violates the School Wide Student Management System shall be subject to disciplinary action.
A student’s due process rights will be observed in all such instances, including the right to appeal the discipline decisions of staff and administrators.
The district’s disciplinary options include using one or more discipline management techniques including counseling by teachers, counselors and administrators, detention, suspension, expulsion, loss of driving privileges and loss of right to apply for driving privileges and removal to an alternative education program. Disciplinary measures are applied depending on the nature of the offense. The age and past pattern of behavior of a student will be considered prior to any suspension or expulsion.
In addition, when a student commits drug, alcohol and/or tobacco-related offenses or any other criminal act, he/she may also be referred to law enforcement officials.
If it is necessary to keep a student after school, the home should be contacted. In no case should it be longer than 60 minutes. Transportation students cannot be detained after school unless arrangements are made in advance for their transportation home.
A student may be suspended from school for up to and including 10 school days for willful violations of the School Wide Student Management System. The district may require a student to attend school during non-school hours as an alternative to suspension.
An opportunity for the student to present his/her view of the alleged misconduct will be given. Each suspension will include a specification of the reasons for the suspension, the length of the suspension, a plan for readmission and an opportunity to appeal the decision.
Every reasonable and prompt effort will be made to notify the parents of a suspended student.
While under suspension, a student may not attend after school activities and athletic events, be present on district property nor participate in activities directed or sponsored by the district.
Schoolwork missed by a student while on suspension may be made up upon the student’s return to school if the work missed reflects achievement over a greater period of time than the length of the suspension. For example, a student will be allowed to make up final, mid-term and unit examinations without an academic penalty.
The Board authorizes student suspension for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Willful violation of school regulations;
2. Willful conduct which materially and substantially disrupts the rights of others to an education;
3. Willful conduct which endangers the student, other students or staff members;
4. Willful conduct which endangers school property.
A student may be expelled for severe or repeated violations of the School Wide Student Management System.
A principal, after reviewing available information, may recommend to the superintendent that a student be expelled. Expulsion of a student shall not extend beyond one calendar year.
No student may be expelled without a hearing unless the student’s parents, or the student is 18 years of age, waive the right to a hearing, either in writing or by failure to appear at a scheduled hearing, the student and parent agree to abide by the findings of a hearings officer.
When an expulsion hearing is not waived, the following procedure is required:
1. Notice will be given to the student and the parent by personal service or by certified mail at least three days prior to the scheduled hearing. Notice will include: (1) the specific charge or charges; (2) the conduct constituting the alleged violation, including the nature of the evidence of the violation; (3) a recommendation for expulsion; (4) the student’s right to a hearing; (5) when and where the hearing will take place; and (6) the right to representation.
2. The superintendent or designee will act as hearing officer. The district may contract with an individual who is not employed by the district to serve as the hearing officer. The hearing officer will conduct the hearing and will not be associated with the initial actions of the building administrators;
3. In case the parent of student has difficulty understanding the English language or has other serious communication disabilities, the district will provide a translator.
4. The student will be permitted to have a representative present at the hearing to advise and to present arguments. The representative may be an attorney or parent. The district’s attorney may be present;
5. The student will be afforded the right to present his/her version of the charges and to introduce evidence by testimony, writings or other exhibits.
6. The student will be permitted to be present and to hear the evidence presented by the district.
7. The hearing officer will determine the facts of each case on the evidence presented at the hearing. Evidence may include the relevant past history and student education records. Findings of fact as to whether the student has committed the alleged conduct will be submitted to the Board, along with the officer’s decision on disciplinary action, if any, including the duration of any expulsion. This decision will be available in identical form to the Board, the student and the student’s parents at the same time.
8. The hearing officer or the student may make a record of the hearing.
9. The hearing officer decision is final. However, this decision may be appealed to the Board. At its next regular or special meeting the Board will review the hearing officer’s decision and will affirm, modify or reverse the decision. Parents of students who wish to appeal the hearing officer’s decision will have t the opportunity to be heard at the time the Board reviews the decision.
10. Expulsion hearings will be conducted in private and Board review of the hearings officer’s decision will be conducted in executive session unless the student or the student’s parents request a public hearing. If an executive session is held by the board or a private hearing by the hearing officer, the following will not be made public.
a. The name of the minor student;
b. the issues involved;
c. the discussion;
d. the vote of Board members, which may be taken in executive session.
Prior to expulsion, the district must propose alternative programs of instruction or instruction combined with counseling to a student expelled for reasons other than a weapons policy violation. The district must document to the parent of the student that proposals of alternative programs have been made.
All aspects of school-sponsored publications, including newspapers and/or yearbooks, are completely under the supervision of the teacher and principal. Students may be required to submit such publications to the administration for approval.
Written material, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes or other visual or auditory materials may not be sold, circulated or distributed on district property by a student or a non-student without the approval of the administration.
Materials not under the editorial control of the district must be submitted to the principal for review and approval before being distributed to students. Material shall be reviewed based on legitimate educational concerns. Such concerns include whether the material is defamatory; age appropriate to the grade level and/or maturity of the reading audience; poorly written, inadequately researched, biased or prejudiced; not factual; or not free of racial, ethnic, religious or sexual bias. Materials include advertising that is in conflict with public school laws, rules and/or Board policy deemed inappropriate for students or may be reasonably perceived by the public to bear the sanction or approval of the district.
If the material is not approved within 24 hours of the time that it was submitted, it must be considered disapproved. Disapprovals may be appealed by submitting the disapproved material to the superintendent; material not approved by the superintendent within three days is considered disapproved. This disapproval may be appealed to the Board at its next regular meeting when the individual shall have a reasonable period of time to present his/her viewpoint.
Responsibility for dress and grooming rests primarily with students and their parents. However, the district expects student dress and grooming to meet standards that ensure that the following conditions do not exist:
1. All items worn shall be safe, both to the wearer and those around him/her. Dress and grooming shall be clean and keeping with health, sanitary and safety procedures.
2. Dress and grooming shall not be disruptive to the educational process.
3. Clothing with emblems or printing that are indecent, suggestive, or in poor taste are not permitted.
4. Student’s hats: High school - shall not be worn in the classroom as a matter of respect and social development. Grade school - shall not be worn in the building as a matter of respect and social development. Hats may be worn on special dress up days. Hats worn at inappropriate times will be confiscated.
5. Uniforms are not to be worn except on game days.
6. Shorts may be worn and must be the appropriate length. (no shorter than finger tips when arms are extended straight down.) Spandex shorts will not be worn unless worn under shorts made out of another material.
Students who represent the school in a voluntary activity may be required to conform to dress and grooming standards and may be denied the opportunity to participate if those standards are not met.
It is essential that the administration of the school have the authority to interpret and enforce the dress and grooming code. However, it shall be the responsibility of all staff members to send any violators of the dress and grooming code to the office. Students who willfully repeat violations of the dress code will be in violation of #9 of the School Wide Student Management System Inappropriate Behavior list (see JG-AR, Student Discipline) and will result in a direct referral.
DRILLS - FIRE, EARTHQUAKE AND OTHER EMERGENCY DRILLS
Instruction on fire and earthquake dangers and drills for students shall be conducted for at least 30 minutes each school month.
At least one fire drill will be conducted each month for grades K-12.
At least two drills on earthquakes for students K-8 will be conducted each year.
A map/diagram of the fire escape route to be followed is posted near all classroom doorways and reviewed with students. When the fire alarm is sounded, students must follow the direction of staff quickly, quietly and in an orderly fashion.
If the district provides a drivers education program, the program will be made available to all eligible resident students. The district may charge a tuition rate as established by the Board.
Eligible non-resident students may enroll in the district’s driver education program if resources are available. Non-residents will be charged tuition.
No resident shall be denied enrollment in the district’s driver education program based solely on the ability to pay tuition.
The superintendent may provide data to the Board should it become necessary to charge tuition.
The district will develop procedures for establishing tuition rates, enrolling non-resident students and reducing or waiving tuition.
DRUG, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM
The possession, selling and/or use of illegal and harmful drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited. This includes drug possession, drug paraphernalia, selling and/or use at school during the regular school day and/or at any district related activity, regardless of time or location and while being transported on district provided transportation. Students in violation of the district drug, alcohol and tobacco policy will be subject to disciplinary action and referral to law enforcement officials, as appropriate, in accordance with the School Wide Student Management System.
Students have the right to attend school in an environment conducive to learning. Since student drug, alcohol and tobacco use is illegal and harmful and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of students and adolescents, the school has a fundamental legal and ethical obligation to prevent unlawful drug, alcohol and tobacco use and to maintain a drug-free educational environment.
The district’s drug, alcohol and tobacco curriculum will be age-appropriate, reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect current research.
Drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention instruction will be integrated in the district’s health education courses. Students not enrolled in health education shall receive such instruction through other designated courses. At least annually, all senior high school students shall receive such instruction. Instruction shall minimally meet the requirements set forth in Oregon Administrative Rules.
Intervention is defined as the identification and referral of students whose behavior is interfering with their potential success socially, emotionally, physiologically and/or legally as a result of prohibited drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
Any staff member who has reason to suspect a student is in possession of, or under the influence of unlawful drugs, alcohol, other intoxicants or tobacco on district property, on a school bus or while participating in any district sponsored activity, whether on district property or at sites off district property, will escort the student to the office or designated area and will report the information to the building principal or his/her designated representative.
The building principal will:
1. Call the police if deemed appropriate;
2. Call the parents for a meeting;
3. Discuss the incident with student, parents if available and police if contacted;
4. Impose the penalty for violating using due process procedures;
5. Tell parents about resources that offer treatment or assistance for young people suffering from drug, alcohol or tobacco related problems.
Students possessing, using and/or selling unlawful drugs, alcohol, other intoxicants and tobacco on district property, in district vehicles, at district sponsored activities on or off district grounds shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion. Students may also be referred to law enforcement officials.
An aggressive intervention program to eliminate drug, alcohol and tobacco use has been implemented throughout the district. As part of this program, an age-appropriate drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention curriculum will be taught annually to all students.
The program also includes staff training in district procedures for the identification and referral of students whose behavior is interfering with their potential success socially, emotionally, physiologically and/or legally as a result of illegal drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
The district’s drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention program will be reviewed and updated annually.
Parents are encouraged to contact the counselor for information on district and community resources available to assist students in need.
In cases of sudden illness or injury to a student or staff member, first aid will be given by school staff. Further medical attention to students is the parents’ responsibility, or of someone the parents designate in case of emergency.
Each principal is charged with providing for the immediate care of ill or injured persons within his/her area of responsibility.
Staff members shall report self-administered first aid treatment to an immediate supervisor.
In each school, procedures for handling health emergencies will be established and made known to the staff. Each school and school vehicle will be equipped with appropriate first-aid supplies and equipment. All employees are expected to know where first-aid supplies and equipment are kept in their work areas.
Designated employees in each building shall hold current first-aid cards. In compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules, each school shall have, at a minimum, at least one staff member with a current first-aid card for every 60 students enrolled. Names of the designated employees will be posted. At least one coach at each level of sport will be certified.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
Whenever it is necessary to delay the opening of school because of weather conditions, everyone will be notified by telephone. However, it will be automatically understood that this means LATE OPENING. Late opening means that school will begin exactly 2 hours later than normal. Buses will run exactly two hours behind schedule in order that you will be able to judge your timing. There will be no rumors and no confusion.
In the event of a total blizzard you will be notified before 8:10 a.m. Remember that school will be held unless you receive the second notification. Only bus drivers or school secretaries will be making these calls. If students or unidentified people call it is an unofficial notification.
Example of procedure:
1. The original call to teachers and students by 8:00 a.m. automatically means
LATE OPENING;
2. There will be no second call for Late Opening. All students know that they will be on their bus exactly two hours behind their normal time;
3. In case of a total blizzard - the message will be that school is closed for the day.
All students, regardless of their ability levels are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities and the many worthwhile learning experiences that involvement in student government, student clubs, organizations, athletics and other activities has to offer.
Interested students should contact the office for additional information.
The Board recognizes the need for student fees to fund certain school activities that are not sufficiently funded by the district.
No student will be denied an education because of his/her inability to pay supplementary fees.
No student, however, is exempt from charges for lost or damaged books, locks, materials, supplies and equipment.
All student fees and charges, both optional and required, will be listed and described annually in the student/parent handbook, or in some written form, and distributed to each student. Students will be advised of the due dates for such fees and charges as well as of possible penalties for failure to pay them.
In accordance with the law and with district policy, certain education records may be withheld if fees and fines are not paid.
The Board recognizes the value of special activities to the total school program. Further, students need to be allowed to participate in and profit from carefully planned learning experiences that fall outside the normal school program/day.
The district provides school bus transportation to approved and sponsored activities and athletic contest. Students who participate in these activities as a class or team will be expected to ride the school bus to and from the activity. The one exception to this rule is that a student may be excused to his or her parent or grandparent on the return trip. Release to any other person or relative will be allowed only in extraordinary circumstances that have been approved of in advance following a written request by a parent.
Written parental permission must be obtained for each trip. The signed form showing parental approval and acknowledgment of student conduct guidelines will be maintained on file for a period of one year.
The administration will develop procedures and guidelines to insure both students and adult supervision are acquainted with the standards for conduct while representing the district.
All out-of-state travel must have prior Board approval. Such approval is predicted on an acceptable plan for travel arrangements, parental involvement, orientation of students and supervisor and support of the appropriate administrator(s).
The school may enroll a maximum of 20% of students from other nations from those exchange programs officially recognized by the Board.
Admission of exchange students will be made only at the beginning of a semester. All arrangements for admission in the fall semester must be concluded by August 1, prior to the beginning of the school term. All placement arrangements for admission to the second semester must be completed by December 1.
Foreign exchange students admitted to school under an F-1 visa status will be required to pay tuition as required by law and at the rate established by the Board. Exchange students attending school under a J-1 visa will be granted a tuition waiver.
Foreign exchange students may be awarded an honorary high school diploma under satisfactory completion of the school’s prescribed course of study.
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