GENERAL INFORMATION
Nondiscrimination
"Equal Opportunity Educational Institution"
Hayden School District Re-1 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, or handicap in its activities, programs, in employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact the district office to be put in touch with our grievance officer (276-3864) or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, #1 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80294 (303) 844-2991.
Announcements
Announcements are read daily at HHS during second period and are given to each teacher. To be in the daily bulletin, an announcement must be submitted to the high school office by 2:30 p.m. the day prior to its inclusion in the bulletin. An administrator shall approve all student announcements after they have been approved by the faculty sponsor.
Fire Drill
Fire drills are conducted approximately once each quarter. When the fire alarm sounds, students are to exit the building in an orderly fashion according to their teachers' instructions and are to remain with their classes until the all-clear alert is given.
Insurance
Hayden School District does not provide secondary accident insurance coverage. Voluntary insurance will be available. The cost of this insurance will be the responsibility of the student's parent/guardian. Applications are available in the office and information may be obtained from the insurance company.
Lost and Found
The office maintains a "lost and found". Students, teachers, and others are asked to turn in items they find to the office in order that these items may be claimed by and/or returned to their rightful owners.
School Closing
In the event that the school is to be closed for severe weather, etc., radio stations KRAI AM & FM and KBCR FM in Steamboat Springs will be notified by the superintendent and will broadcast this information well in advance of the normal beginning of the school day.
Telephones
School telephones are for school business and emergencies. Classroom teachers will monitor usage within the classrooms. There is a student courtesy phone in the high school office that should only be used on a limited basis. There is also a payphone for student use located in the gym lobby.
Visitors and Guests
Visitors are always welcome at HHS, but they are asked to come to the high school attendance office for information and directions. Students wishing to bring guests to school, other than a parent or guardian, must observe the following guidelines:
1. A guest pass must be obtained from the office.
2. A student may have no more than one guest on a single occasion.
3. A guest is responsible for the same behavior expected of Hayden High School students.
4. Only a high school student under 19 may be a guest of an HHS student.
5. No guests will be approved during semester finals.
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 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Course Make-up
Occasions may arise when graduation deficiencies exist whereby a student may be in jeopardy of not receiving a diploma. In such cases, a student may petition the principal for the opportunity to earn credit through a correspondence course, on-line course, or a college course. Students may make-up failed classes through correspondence courses, on-line courses, college courses, or summer school courses pre-approved through the guidance office.
Early Graduation
Students who have completed the required number of credits and have earned a cumulative 2.0 grade point average and wish to be considered for graduation prior to the normal four years of high school attendance, amy request "early graduation". A student who has successfully completed all requirements for graduation may graduate after their fifth semester. A formal application may be obtained through the guidance office and must be completed at least three months before the student wishes to graduate. Under no circumstances will an early graudate be considered as a valedictorian or salutatorian.
*Valedictorian-Salutatorian
The Hayden High School student having the highest, four-year cumulative grade point average, will be selected as the Valedictorian of the graduating class. The student having the second highest four-year cumulative grade point average of the graduating class will be selected as the Salutatorian of the graduating class. Students must complete the last three consecutive semesters at Hayden High School in order to be considered as Valedictorian or Salutatorian. In addition, a bona fide high school teacher, as part of a formal high school curriculum must, have taught all courses used in the Valedictorian/Salutatorian selection process. All other course grades will be considered a "Pass/Fail" grade and will not be used in the selection process.
Grading Information
Two nine-week grading periods with final exams determine a student's semester grade. Teachers use the following grade formula equivalency:
A - 4.0 - 90-100
B - 3.0 - 80-89
C - 2.0 - 70-79
D - 1.0 - 65-69
F - .0 - Below 65
Advanced Classes
Advanced classes will use a weighted grade system with 5.0 grade points available for an "A" grade. Classes at HHS that receive "5.0 Point A's" are:
College English
Colege Biology
College Music
College Math
College Psychology
College Chemistry
College Welding
Calculus
Trigonometry
Physics
Some teachers may elect to give a "Pass/Fail" grade.
"Pass/Fail" grades will not be calculated in the student's GPA.
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Graduation Requirements
Graduation from Hayden High School requires 25 Carnegie units earned in grades 9-12. The high school operates on two semester grading periods. Successful course completion for a semester earns 1/2 Carnegie unit. Three college credits earns 1/2 Carnegie unit. Students must pass all required courses and enough elective courses to total 25 Carnegie units in order to graduate. The following break down of credits must be completed for graduation:
4-English
3-Math
3-Social Studies
2-Science,
2-Physical Education
1-Business
1-Fine Arts
.5-School-to-Career
.5-Speech
.5-Computer
.5-Health
Incomplete
Occasionally a student will be awarded a grde of "I" (incomplete) for a marking period or a semester. This grade reflects a student's failure to complete a portion of the grading period's requirements and represents a delay in the actual awarding of a standard letter grade. Students will be given two weeks to finish "incomplete" work. After two weeks all grades still listed as "incomplete" will automatically turn to an "F", regardless of what the grade was at the end of the grading period, unless specific arrangements are made with the teacher and principal prior to the two-week deadline.
Repeating a Course
All required courses must be passed with a grade of D or better for students to be eligible for graduation. Therefore, if students fail a required course, they must repeat it until a passing grade is earned. Also, if students elect to repeat a course that they previously passed but wish to earn a higher grade or pursue a more in-depth study, permission to do so must be obtained from the students' counselor. If that permission is granted, the highest grade earned will count toward the grade point average. In no case, however, may students be awarded duplicate credit for a course retaken that was previusly passed and for whcih credit was already earned.
Report Cards/Quarter Reports
First and third quarter reports are distributed at mid-semester. For the 2005-2006 school year, parent/teacher conferences will be held at the end of the first quarter, November 9th and 10th, and after the end of the second quarter on February 22nd and 23rd. Report cards are mailed home at the end of third, and fourth qurater, or parents may pick them up from the high school office.
Advisory
All students will be provided with an advisory teacher. Advisory period will be held every Thursday from 3:22 - 3:50. Each student will be required to carry eligibility on Thursdays. Students will present their eligibility to their advisory teacher during advisory period. If a student is at 70 percent, or below, in any given class he/she will be required to make contact with his/her parent. The advisory teacher will be in communication with the classroom teacher to monitor if the student should be put into our interventions program. Ask your child for eligibility each Thursday.
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Levels of Intervention
The mission of Hayden Schools is...Achieving excellence in learning. Hayden High School will provide students with a level of interventions to help them achieve excellence in learning. Students' achievement levels will be monitored through a variety of methods - Individual teacher recommendations, Counselor, Professional Learning Communities Team, student referral, and parent referral. All students will be monitored for interventions through the use of assessment (Common, MAP and CSAP), 70 percent rule with eligibility, and teacher recommendation.
*Note - Levels of Intervention are not intended as punishment. They are methods of helping the student with areas of difficulty.
The following levels of intervention will be in effect for the
2005-2006 school year.
Level One
Freshman Seminar and Freshman Mentor Program. All students will have advisory/eligibility (parents contacted if student has 70 percent or less in any given class).
Level Two
Classroom support through the use of differentiated instruction.
*Note - Level one and level two are simultaneous. Level two will continue throughout all levels of intervention.
Level Three
Parent contacted and individual help provided by the classroom teacher. Arrangements will be made for tutoring at lunch, before or after school. If improvement has not been noted on their weekly eligibility or testing results after two weeks of intervention they will move to level four.
Level Four
Counselor and teacher contact parent by phone and advise parent of concerns and that a mandatory study hall during lunch will be provided. Students will be in this study hall a minimum of two weeks. If within the first week their eligibility grade declines they will be moved to level five. If their eligibility grade or testing results go up they will be removed from the program after two weeks.
*Note - If a student is moved to level five he/she will also remain in the level four intervention.
Level Five
Counselor and teacher conference with student and parent. Student is placed in mandatory tutoring two hours per week. Time arrangements will be worked out during conference (possible arrangements will be before/after school, or on Friday afternoons during the four-day week schedule). Level five will be in effect for a minimum of four weeks. If his/her eligibility grade or testing results go up he/she will be removed from the program after the four-week period. If results go down he/she will be moved to level six.
Level Six
Principal, counselor, and all concerned teachers conference with student and parent. All options are looked at for student-examples of possible interventions are continued study hall and tutoring, summer school programs and online learning.
*Note - Any student failing to show up to mandatory study hall or mandatory tutoring will be considered truant - normal school policy regarding truancy will be in effect.
Math Lab
Students who are struggling in math will be required to attend Math Lab for individualized math support. Math Lab is offered during 7th period, and students will be removed from elective classes to attend. Students will only be in Math Lab for the necessary amount of time to get them back on track. If students are pulled from their elective for more than 10 days they will be placed in Math Lab as an elective class for the remainder of the semester. Math Lab is located in Mr. Wither's classroom.
ZAP (Zeros Aren't Permitted)
At Hayden High School we are determined to make zero's not an option. If students do not turn in an assignment on the due date (unless due to an excused absence) they will be required to attend lunch time study hall. If they receive a ZAP during 1st through 4th period they will attend study hall that day. If they receive a ZAP during 5th thorugh 7th period they will attend study hall the next lunch. Students will be allowed to turn in the assignment the next class period for 80 percent of the grade received. If they fail to turn in the assignment the second time, they will continue to attend ZAP. If the assignment is turned in at this point they will receive 50 percent of the grade received. Students will remain in ZAP until the homework is turned in at which time they will receive 50 percent of the possible grade.
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MAKE-UP WORK
Students are responsible for all work missed.
Arrangements for make-up work after an illness or emergency must be made by the student upon returning to class and according to the make-up work time lines. The teacher shall make appropriate provisions for completion of such missed work. For work that must be made up following an absence due to illness or emergency, two class periods for the first excused absence, then one class period per class period of excused absence for additional days missed, will be allowed to make-up the work. For example, if a student has three days of consecutive excused absences due to illness or emergency, that student will have two days for the first day missed and one day for each of the other two days missed for a total of four days to make up the work. Work missed during unexcused absences will be made under the ZAP guidelines. Every effort should be made to complete work missed during the absence so that students do not fall behind in their studies. Students or their parents are encouraged to contact the school during students' illness related absences to obtain assignments. For all other excused absences and School Activities. all arrangements for completing class must be made prior to the absence, and all make-up work is due upon returning to class. Work that was due the first day of an absence, due to sickness or emergency, is due at the start of class the day the student returns. Any work that was asigned while a student was absent due to sickness or emergency is due according to the make-up work timelines. For any excused absences, other than for reasons of sickness or emergency, all assignments must be obtained before a student is absent, and are due the day the student returns.
Manifest Hardship
A student failing to complete make-up work during the normal semester because of a manifest hardship, injury, illness, or other circumstance beyond his/her control may be permitted, at the discretion of the principal, to make up work according to the make-up work time lines.
Progress Reports
Mid-term progress reports are mailed at each four and one-half week period or any other time a teacher feels it appropriate to notify a student's parents of failing or declining academic work, other deteriorating performance in class, or notable improving performance in class. However, weekly progress sheets are carried by students each Thursday. Parents are encouraged to ask their children to bring home their weekly progress sheets on Thursday, as they will have the student's current grade in each class.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program
The school board believes that high school students deemed by their parent(s)/guardians, and with the advice and counsel of the high school principal, to be in need of course work at a higher academic level than that available at HHS, are eligible to apply to an institution of higher learning for enrollment. Any eleventh or twelfth grade student, under the age of twenty-one, is eleigible to apply. Students electing this option shall give written notice to the school district of their intent to enroll in courses at an institution of higher education at least two months prior to such enrollment. The notice shall specify the course in which the student intends to enroll. The academic credit to be granted for course work successfully completed by the pupil enrolled in the institution of higher education must be deemed by the high school principal as appropriate for credit toward a high school diploma and must also earn 3 semester hours of college credit for each 1/2 Carnegie unit granted. A high school student participating in this program shall still be considered as enrolled in the district and eligible for all high school activities,if meeting eligibility requirements. The high school principal shall coordinate this program, which is available only during the regular school year, not during summer session. The school district is not responsible for providing transportation for the student to and/or from the institiution of higher education, nor is the school district financially obligated for college courses taken outside of the high school curriculum.
STUDENT SERVICES
Athletic/Activities Director
Any questions or request pertaining to athletics or activities should be directed to the athletic/activities director who schedules all athletic events for the school.
Bus or Other School-Provided Transportation
Bus transportation to and from school on a daily basis is provided for those students who are geographically eligible. Questions regarding geographic eleigibility should be directed to the transportation director at 276-3943 or 276-3864 ext. 407. In all circumstances, when students are riding school buses, the "Hayden Re-1 School Bus Policy", must be observed.
School transportation is normally provided for field trips. Students wishing to participate in school-sponsored field trips must complete and submit to the trip sponsor a field trip permission slip no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled event. Field trip permission slips may be obtained from the trip's sponsor. Students who travel to school-sponsored events on school-provided transportation are expected to return on it unless prior written permission is granted by the student's parents/guardian, in person, for the student to return home or elsewhere from the event with a resonsible adult or immediate family member. If parents are going to transport students, after the conclusion of the event, they may simply notify the head coach or sponsor, in writing, when departing. If students are riding with a responsible adult,other than their parent or legal guardian, a written request from the parent or guardian must be submited to the coach/sponsor for approval prior to departure from Hayden High School. Upon approval, students must notify the trip sponsor. A responsible adult is defined as someone 21 years of age or over and is stated in writing to be responsible by the parent or guardian.
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Cafeteria/Lunch/Foodstuffs
A complete hot lunch program is provided at HHS each day. The price for a full, hot lunch will be $2.25 for students. Lunch tickets may be purchased on either a daily, weekly, or monthly basis form cafeteria personnel, during lunchtime only. Students must dispose of all trash properly. Students are expected to act with proper etiquestte in the lunchroom. Food fights, leaving trays on or under tables, etc., are not appropriate behavior and will result in consequences. Students are also reminded that open foodstuffs or beverage containers are not to be in the lockers or hallways.
Counseling Services
A counselor is available to assist students at HHS. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the counselor in the areas of academic concerns, personal problems, career guidance, school-related problems, college admission requirements, application procedures, etc. The counselor can be of help to students with their educational information and in other areas that students feel they would like to discuss with a counselor. A career education center is continually being updated for student use. The counselor is available to help in career exploration, career planning, and interest testing. The counselor will attempt to see each student on a "call-in" basis during the school year. Students wishing to confer with a counselor should sign up in the counseling office for an appointment. Appointments will be scheduled for the earliest opportunity.
Health Services
A school nurse is assigned and scheduled to serve HHS certain hours of each day. Students wishing to be seen by the nurse should make an apppointment in the office prior to his/her visit. Students will then be called from class upon the nurse's arrival. In the event of an emergency, the school district nurse may be called to attend to students' needs immediately, or students may be transported to the hospital upon notification of a parent. Minor first aid will be administered by school personnel. If students require medication for an illness, the district policy on administering medication must be followed. Students must not share their medication with any other student. No student may leave shcool for medical reasons without first consulting with the school nurse. Students who fail to consult with the school nurse or other staff member will be considered truant.
Hall Lockers
Lockers are school property and are provided for the convenience of the students. Lockers are expected to be maintained appropriately and are subject to inspection by the police or an administrator if possession of contraband,inappropriate photos or material, or un-cleanliness is suspected. If a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe a locker contains contraband, that locker may be searched by the school official. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT RANDOM LOCKER SEARCHES BY A DOG TRAINED TO LOCATE ILLEGAL DRUGS COULD TAKE PLACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE SCHOOL. Lockers are the responsibility of those students assigned to the locker. Vandalism and obscenities of any kind will not be tolerated. Immediately report any locker damage to the attendance secretary. Students who damage lockers will pay for the locker's repair. All photographs, drawings, or other items displayed inside the locker must meet the same standards of dress and decency required of students. Locker assignments are made through the attendance office; students are to use only the locker assigned to them unless approval is granted through that office for a locker change. Students are responsible for locker security. If students have concerns about their own locker security they should contact the attendance secretary. Students are strongly discouraged from storing valuables in the lockers.
Gym Lockers
Gym lockers are also provided for students in physical education classes. Locks are provided by the school and must be used. Gym lockers are subject to the same conditions as hall lockers.
Media Center
The Media Center is open form 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and at other times by special arrangement with the media specialist. Students are encouraged to use the library regularly. A full-time media specialist and one aide are available to provide assistance in locating materials and in assisting students in research needs.
Pop Machines and Candy
In compliance with federal and state law, candy and pop may not be sold in school one-half hour before or after lunch. Pop and other acceptable beverages may be allowed in classrooms at the discretion of individual classroom teachers. These items must be in a sealed container and cannot be open in the hallways or stored in lockers. Students will be allowed to have pop, other acceptable beverages and snacks in the student center.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Assemblies
A variety of assemblies are offered throughout the year, including entertaining, informative, and pep assemblies. All school conduct guidelines shall prevail at assemblies. Attendance at all assemblies is mandatory.
Athletics
HHS offers a full slate of athletics for both boys and girls. Students or their parents wishing to know more about athletics in general or about a particular sport should contact either the coach or the athletic director.
Dances
Hayden High School sponsors dances and other social functions throughout the year. Dances are for current HHS students only and their dates. Non-student dates may attend a dance with HHS students only if the hosting students have obtained a date pass from the main office. The dates may not be students from a junior high or middle school, or be over 20 years of age. A date pass may be obtained during school hours and must be signed by an administrator 24 hours prior to the dance. Generally, dances are from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Persons leaving a dance cannot gain re-admittance. Students are required to dress appropriately. All general school regulations apply for dances.
ACTIVITY RULES
Activity Fees
Hayden Schools do assess student activity and athletic fees. Please ask the school secretary, coach, or athletic director for a fee schedule and procedures.
The following rules are in effect for all athletes, cheerleaders, extra-curricular activity participants, and participants in performance based concerts, tours, or field trip activities such as band, choir, and FBLA. These standards are high, but these students are representing Hayden High School, are highly visible, and are role models to other high school students and children throughout the district. These rules are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the first day of practice, rehearsal, or meeting until the last day of the activity. They are in addition to and subordinate to the high school drug and alcohol policy.
NOTE: These rules list consequences for violations during non-school-related time. These consequences are in addition to those listed in the drug and alcohol policy for violations during school and school-related events.
USE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF TOBACCO IN ANY FORM
1st Violation----14 day suspension from competition
2nd Violation----suspension from practice and competition for the remainder of that activity
3rd Violation----suspension from practice and competition for all activities for the remainder of the school year
USE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OR AN ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE
1st Violation----5 day suspension from practice and 14 day suspension from competition
2nd Violation----Expulsion from practice and competeition for the remainder of the school year and forfeiture of all activity-related awards.
SHARING, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF ALCOHOL, OR OTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE
1st Violation----suspension from practice and competition for all activities for the remainder of the school year and forfeiture of all activity-related awards
NOTE: Saturdays count toward suspension time. Sundays and vacation days with no scheduled practice do not. Students who participate in a regularly scheduled religious ceremony that involves taking of communion in the form of wine are not in violation of this policy.
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Student organizations and clubs are active at HHS on an extracurricular basis. Several function in conjunction with academic programs, but many are open to any interested student. Students are encouraged to seek membership and to take an active role in the HHS extracurricular programs. These opportunities are provided in order to expose the student to experiences not otherwise available through the regular academic curriculum; they are designed and conducted with an eye to broadening and rounding out the students' formal education. Through the extracurricular program, students have the opportunity to meet and work with both teachers and their fellow students on an informal basis in a relaxed atmosphere. Many of the clubs and organizations sponsor major projects during the year, all of which interested students can take an active part in organizing and conducting. Any student wishing to initiate a school club not currently being offered must first obtain a faculty sponsor, get initial approval from the activities director, and then develop a constitution, membership list, and activity account, and then submit the final paperwork to the principal for final approval before the club is allowed to operate. All clubs and organizations that operate at Hayden High School must be related to the curriculum. The following are the clubs and organizations currently active at HHS:
Drama Club produces one major production in the spring of each school year.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) engages in business skill competition, both within the school and against other schools, on a progressive scale to the national level to hone and enhance business and secretarial skills in preparation for careers in this area.
National Honor Society membership is by election only based upon the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, service, and knowledge. NHS goals are to continue the development of these qualities among members and to demonstrate their value to the school community through the organization and implementation of worthy projects as well as by personal example. Candidates eligible for election to this chapter must be members of the sophomore, junior, or senior class. Candidates eligible for election to the chapter must have a minimum 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 grade scale. Members provide tutorial services to other students and conduct civic programs and other activities throughout the school year.
Student Council is comprised of two elected representatives from each class, as well as the student council president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer elected by the student body. Its purpose is to develop and practice good citizenship, improve school morale, and provide a forum for both student expression and for input into the decision process. It sponsors various moneymaking projects during the school year, as well as Homecoming and Winter Sports.
Educational Travel Club is a school organization that offers students the opportunity to learn about other cultures, travel and practice language skills learned in the classroom. The club travels to a Spanish speaking country every other year during the spring or summer vacation. The club has many activities throughout the year to raise money for this project.
Weight Lifting Club Weights are open to all students interested in weight lifting. The weight lifting club meets after school. Weight lifting builds a healthier/stronger body and mind.
EPYCS El Pomar Youth in Community Service is a club that teaches students the benefits of community service and philanthropy.
Peer Counseling Support students on social and educational needs.
Athletics Hayden High School offers a full range of athletic activities for the students. They include the following:
Fall--football, volleyball, and cheerleading
Winter--boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, and cheerleading
Spring--boys' and girls' track
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY RULES
Eligibility requirements as published by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) shall be observed by all students at the high school level. The school district has set more stringent eligibility requirements, an option under CHSAA by-laws. Hayden High School has a modified no pass/no play policy. Eligibility requirements include good citizenship, acceptable academic standing, parental permission and good health (sports only). All eligibility requirements shall be published in applicable student/parent handbooks.
The following rules shall govern participation in all school approved extracurricular competitive activities and shall apply to all high school students, be they home-based, private school, out-of-district or in-district public high school students:
1)Participants must be full-time students, enrolled in courses that will earn a minimum of 21/2 Carnegie units of credit (five classes) per semester.
2)Students must be in attendance at school for the entire school day in order to participate in any school sponsored activity that is conducted on that day. In cases of emergency or extenuating circumstances, the principal or designee may grant an exception to this limitation.
3)Eligibility will be checked on a weekly basis except for the first week of each semester. Students failing one class will be ineligible to participate the following week. Students failing more than one class at the end of a semester will be ineligible for approximately fhe first six weeks of the following semester. The activity and athletic director will certify individual student eligibility.
No make-up work shall be permitted after the close of a semester for the purposes of becoming eligible.
Physical Examination
All participating students must have a current, valid physical examination form on file with the receiving school prior to beginning practice in an athletic activity.
Proof of Insurance
All participating students must have proof of accidental injury insurance or a waiver form indicating election not to be insured on file with the receiving school prior to beginning practice or activity.
Parental Consent
All participating students must have parental consent and medical consent forms on file with the receiving school prior to beginning practice or the activity.
Activity Rules
All participating students and their parents must sign the extra-curricular handbook form. This form must be on file with the receiving school prior to beginning the practice or activity.
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Special Eligibility Requirements
1. Home based, private school and out of district students must meet the same academic requirements in place for in district sutdents. They must be taking a minimum of five classes and not be failing more than one.
2. Eligibility will be checked weekly and for home based, private school and out of district students, certification of eligibility must be received in writing or fax by the receiving school from the sending school by noon on Thursday of each week.
Participation
1. Home based, private school and out of district students will compete under the same circumstances as all in district students. No gurantee will be made as to a position on the team or activity.
2. No guarantee will be made as to the amount of playing time to be granted if students successfully qualify for the team or activity.
3. For non-competitive evetns, any ineligible student will not be allowed to miss class during the regular school day.
Fine arts major events like a play, a musical, a a band concert, and a choral performance are not competitions.
HAYDEN HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY
Hayden High School has implemented changes to the attendance policy. These changes are based on the premise that the student who attends school regularly derives the maximum benefit from the instructional program and that the primary responsibility for attendance falls on the individual student and their parent(s). The Colorado School Attendance Act 22-33-104(5)(a), C.R.S. states "The general assembly hereby declares that two of the most important factors in ensuring a child's educational development are parental involvement and parental responsibility. The general assembly further declares that it is the obligation of every parent to ensure that every child under such parent's care and supervision receives adequate education and training. Therefore, every parent of a child who has attained the age of seven years and is under the age of sixteen years shall ensure that such child attends the public school in which such child is enrolled in compliance with this secion." Under the law, parents and students who are in violation of the Colorado School Attendance Act are subject to severe penalities, including monetary fines, community service and incarceration. Every child who has attained the age of sixteen, or older, and is registered as a high school student at Hayden High School, will be held to the school district and high school attendance policies and procedures. It is our hope that the school and home can work together to make sure proper attendance is maintained and no other steps will need to be enforced. This policy has been approved by the Hayden School District Board of Education and the Hayden High School Improvement Team.
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Grading and Credits
Hayden High School has set a minimum attendance expectation of 90% for completion of any course. A student with ten (10) or more absences, excused or unexcused, in any class will receive a failing grade (F) for the semester unless an appeal is granted.
Appeal for Grade/Credit
If a student has exceeded the allowable absences within any given class, and risk the loss of credit for that class, they have the right to an appeals process. The student holds complete responsiblity for filing the "Appeal of Failure Due to Attendance" form with the school administration. The student may file the appeal form as soon as the student has acquired ten or more absences and should be aware that he or she is in danger of failing one or more courses. The appeal has to be filed within three (3) school days of going over the allotted absences, or within three days of the students return to school. If the absences are at the end of a semester the appeal must be filed no later than three (3) school days after the end of the semester (second semester appeals must be filed by the last day of the school year). Only one appeal form may be filed per semester. Appeal forms may be picked up from the school office during non-instructional time and returned correctly completed and with proper documentation supporting the appeal to the high school principal.
All appeals will be reviewed by the Attendance Appeals Committee for recommendations on acceptance, or denial of the appeal. This committee will consist of the Principal, Counselor, and one Classroom Teacher.
The following is a list of absences that may qualifiy for appeal. It is strongly recommended that each of these circumstances (except emergencies and bereavement) be pre-approved by the school administration prior to the absence. This list is not exclusive-other absences may qualify for the appeal process.
Religious
Family Business/Vacation
Legal
Medical
Emergencies
Bereavement
Parental Notification
When a student has accumulated five (5) absences for any one class, the attendance office will mail out an attendance notice and submit a copy to the counselor. When a student has accumulated seven (7) absences from any one class a second letter will be sent out requesting a conference with the parent(s), student, and counselor, or principal. At this conference the student will be placed on an attendance contract. A summary of the student's attendance may be attached to each notice. Parents must monitor their child's class attendance in all classes. parents will have the opportunity to schedule a conference with the counselor, teacher, or school's administration at any time concerning the attendance of their child. |
Tardies
Students that enter a class late take away from the educational setting of other students. The following policy for tardies will apply to Hayden High School students.
Excused Tardies
Entering the class late with a written excuse from a Hayden High School staff member. There isn't a limit of the amount of excused tardies that a student may receive.
The school will only approve 5 tardies per quarter that are parent initiated. Example - A parent calls a student in as tardy due to vehicle problems.
Unexcused Tardies
Any tardy that hasn't been excused by a Hayden High School staff member.
If a student receives three unexcused tardies, in a given class for the quarter they will serve a 30-minute after school detention. Each tardy thereafter will receive a 30-minute detention.
Five unexcused tardies will equal one absence and apply towards the 90% attendance rule of the school.
Lock Out
Unexcused tardies that pass the ten-minute mark for that class period will receive lock out status. Students receiving a lock out will report to the school detention room and wait for the remainder of the period. If a student is locked out, it will be treated as an unexcused absence and will apply towards the 90% attendance policy and cannot be appealed unless due to an uncontrolled event that caused the student to be over ten minutes late to class. Students that have been held over due to another class, or school event, will not be locked out. Work missed due to lock out can be made up at TIP )Tardy Intervention Program). TIP will be offered every Wednesday for one hour after school during the five-day week portion of our school calendar. It will be offered on Friday afternoons during the four-day week portion of our school calendar. TIP supersedes all sports practices and other school related events and is the only way that work can be made up for credit due to a lock out. |
Authorized School Activities
A student who participates in school-sponsored activities will not be penalized for absences or tardies to classes caused by those activities provided he or she has proper authorization. Students will be allowed to make up all work missed within a time frame determined by the teacher. School related activities are not considered absences.
Make-Up Assignments
1) Excused Absences: Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up missed assignments. Examples of excused absences are illness, medical or dental appointments, death in the immediate family, college visits for up to five days for Seniors and three days for Juniors, or unforeseen incidents deemed excusable by the administration or attendance clerk. For medical or dental office visits, official documentation must be provided with proper date and time notations or the absences will not be considered excused and so not approvable by an appeal.
2)Unexcused Absences; Students with unexcused absences will be allowed to make up missed assignments at a reduced percentage grade. Examples of unexcused absences are baby-sitting, truancy, out-of-schol suspensions, and any absences that have not been approved by the school administration.
3)Excuse Notes: All students are required to bring a note signed by a parent or guardian after an absence from school. The student has a maximum of three (3) school days to bring in a note and present it to the office for a readmit slip. After the readmit slip is obtained, the student must present it to their teachers. If not, the absence is considered unexcused. It is the student's responsibility to present the readmit slip to the teacher and then attach it to the appeal form if one is filed. Any student presenting a forged note to account for an absence or tardy will be considered truant.
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Perfect Attendance
Any student who has no absences or unexcused tardies in any classes or whose absences are only school-related during a quarter, qualifies for perfect attendance. In order to be counted present for the purpose of perfect attendance, students must be present for at least the first 30 minutes of a 50-minute period.
Other Important Attendance Information
1. All students arriving late must report to the attendance office.
2. Any student leaving school for any reason, including any illness must check out at the attendance office and have written or verbal permission from parents.
3. Any student who becomes ill during the school day must first go to the office. If the nurse, or the adult manning the nurse's office determines the student should go home, and parent permission is received, the student must check out at the attendance office.
Closed Campus Policy
Beginning with the first Monday of the school year, all students attending Hayden High School are required to remain on school campus for the entire school day. Exceptions to the above requirement include students who have a signed "Parental Consent to Leave Campus" form, permitting the student to leave campus during lunchtime. Other than lunchtime, all students, including students having parental consent, may leave the hgih school building to be in the fooball field area only. Students will not be allowed in the parking lot any time after the first period tardy bell except at lunch time. Any errands requiring students to leave campus may be accomplished before school, during lunchtime, or after school. Students needing to leave campus during the school day for personal reasons should refer to the Student-Parent Handbook for proper procedures.
If a student leaves without the required consent form, he/she will be considered truant(refer to Hayden High School Student-Parent Handbook.)
Open campus privileges can be revoked by parents at any time and/or by the high school principal in the event of noncompliance with the closed campus policy. Noncompliance will include unexcused absences or tardies.
The consent form will also give permission to have the student be included in the voluntary random drug testing pool. See Policy J-19.0. |
36.0 CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY
All students attending Hayden High School are required to remain on campus for the entire school day as designated by the Principal. Exceptions to the above requirement apply to students who have a signed “Parental Consent to Leave Campus” form, permitting the student to leave campus during lunchtime. Other than lunchtime, all students, including students having parental consent, may leave the high school building to be in the football field area only. Any errands requiring students to leave campus must be accomplished before school, after school or during lunchtime pursuant to the “Parental Consent to Leave Campus.” Students needing to leave campus during the school day for personal reasons refer to Hayden High School Student- Parent Handbook. The Principal shall have the authority to allow exceptions or modification to the above rules in unusual circumstances.
If a student leaves without the required consent form, he/she will be considered truant (refer to Hayden High School Student-Parent Handbook).
The privilege to leave campus with consent can be revoked by parents at any time and/or by the high school principal in the event of noncompliance with the closed campus policy or in the event of unexcused absences or tardiness.
The consent form will also give permission to have the student be included in the voluntary random drug test pool. See Policy J-37.0
Adopted: August 20, 2003
Parental Consent to Leave Campus
We, ________________________________________________,(Parent/Guardian/Student) consent that ______________________,(Student) may leave Hayden High School
campus during lunchtime. We understand that giving consent to leave campus during lunchtime is also consent for the student to be included in the voluntary random drug test pool. We further understand that all students in the pool are subject to random drug testing per Voluntary Random Drug Test Policy J-37.0.
Our signatures below signify that we have read and understand Closed Campus Policy
J-36.0 and Voluntary Random Drug Test Policy J-37.0
Signature of Parent/Guardian /Date
Signature of Student /Date
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Voluntary Random Drug Test Policy
Hayden High School students who have a signed "Parental Consent to Leave Campus" form (Policy J-36.0) may be randomly tested for drug use. The random sample will be supplied by Mac School Student Management software. The high school principal or his/her designee will conduct the test in accordance with the procedures set out in the testing manual.
Consequences of a positive drug test are as follows:
Level 1. First positive drug test - a meeting will be held with the student, parents, high school principal and high school counselor to discuss positive drug test results and the school resource officer will be notified. The student will be required to retest based on substance found. Parents will be given a list of local resources for treating substance abuse. The student shall loose the opportunity to leave campus pursuant to consent.
Level 2. - Second positive drug test - student will be suspended for three days and will be required to complete a school approved substance abuse counseling or treatment program at the student's expense. The student's name and documented test results will be given to local law enforcement authorities and criminal charges may result.
Level 3 - Third positive drug test - student will be suspended for five days and referred to local law enforcement authorities and criminal charges may result. The student will also be required to complete a school approved substance abuse evaluation and follow recommended treatment. Refusal to comply with a recommended program will result in up to a twelve-month expulsion.
If a student ends a school year at level 1 or 2 he/she will start with a clean slate the following school year. If a student ends a school year at Level 3, the first subsequent positive drug test will result in consequences detailed in "level 3 Third positive drug test".
Cost of the initial voluntary random drug test will be the responsibility of Hayden High School. Costs of subsequent tests and/or treatment will be the responsibility of the student and his/her parents.
If a student refuses to take the drug test pursuant to this policy the student will be in violation of this policy and shall forfeit the right to leave campus with parental consent for twelve months.
Test results will be observed by the test administrator, and if positive, the student, parents and high school counselor. The results will be documented by the test administrator and kept on file in the high school counselor's office.
Whenever feasible, the student, parents and shcool resource officer will be notified of positive test results, the day of the test, by phone or personal visit from the igh school principal.
The student or parents can contest a positive test result the day of the test. If contested, the sample must be sent to the drug-testing lab for determination. If such lab-tested sample is positive, the student and his/her parents will be responsible for the cost. Until the contested sample results are received from the lab, the initial test will be considered negative.
Any time there is a positive test result and the student claims use of a prescription medication, the Medical Review Officer of the currently used drug testing lab must be contacted, that person may request the test be sent to the lab or may require another test. If the lab-tested sample is positive due to prescription medication, Hayden High School will be responsible for the cost. If the lab-tested sample is positive, not due to prescription medicaton, the student and his/her parents will be responsible for the cost.
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Bus Policy
As in the classroom, student disclipine on the school bus is an important matter. There are, however, some differences. Unlike the classroom teacher, the driver has his back to the pupils, his mind and hands controlling thousands of pounds of glass, steel and rubber as he drives through traffic and varying road conditions. The driver is strongly aware that a single lapse in concentration could result in a serious accident and possible injury or death to the pupils on board.
Rules
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Stay in your seat or seat assigned by driver with your feet in front of you.
3. Keep all parts of your body and objects inside bus.
4. No pushing, shoving, or fighting at any time.
5. Keep all harmful objects (drugs, tobacco, alcohol, weapons) off bus.
6. Keep language and actions appropriate.
7. Be completely silent while the bus is stopped before crossing a railroad track.
Consequences
1. Student/driver conference
2. Parents contacted by Transportation Department
3. Discipline Report #1 - referral to principal for: a. Principal/student conference
b. Discipline action
c. Parent notification
d. Parent/principal/transportation conference may be required
4. Discipline Report #2 - referral to principal for suspension of bus privileges for one week.
5. Discipline Report #3 - referral to principal for;
a. Recommendations to School Board for removal of bus privileges for remainder of school year.
1. Student's bus privileges will be suspended pending decision of School Board.
2. Due process standards shall be followed in any disciplinary action, which may result in the suspension of transportation privileges. These standards are defined as:
a. Oral or written notice of charges;
b. An explanation of evidence;
c. An opportunity to present his/her side of the story.
Severe Clause
Immediate suspension of bus privileges for serious behavior that jeopardizes the safety of the passengers.
Student Driving/Parking Rules & Regulations
Driving Eligibility
Any student possessing a valid driver's license and having access to an appropriately licensed and insured motor vehicle is eligible to drive to school and park in the HHS parking lot provided the guidelines listed below are observed and provided spaces are available. Failure to do so may result in the student's driving/parking privileges being curtailed or revoked. Students should remember also that all Colorado motor vehicle regulations apply at HHS. Any violation of legal regulations will be reported to the local law enforcement agencies.
Parking Lot Rules
1. Motor vehicles must be operated in an entirely safe and legal manner on and around school property. Drivers should be especially cautious with regards to bus and bicycle traffic. The rate of speed in the parking lot itself will depend upon weather and traffic conditions but should at no time exceed 10 miles per hour. Because of the heavy flow of traffic in the parking lot, students are not to "cruise" the parking lot.
It is possible that random searches of school grounds, possibly by a dog trained to locate illegal drugs, could take place in order to maintain a drug-free environment at the school, and those searches could include vehicles parked on school property.
4. Littering or dumping of trash in the parking lot is prohibited.
5. Motor vehicles operated by students must remain on the paved areas of the parking lot at all times.
2. Possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, snuff, and/or drugs in a motor vehicle is strictly forbidden. Students in violation of this guideline are subject to the school's drug, alcohol and discipline policies.
3. Students are not allowed in vehicles or in the parking lot at any time during the school day except at lunchtime if they have parents consent to leave campus for lunch.
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Hayden High School Code of Conduct
Student Responsibilities
In order to ensure maximum educational benefits for all pupils, each pupil is required to conform to the rules and regulations established by the school and the district, conducting himself/herself at all times in a manner fitting his/her ability, age, and grade. Student behavior and activity that is encouraged includes any behavior that enables or allows learning to take place. Student behavior that is discouraged, and will be penalized, is any behavior that disrupts or prevents learning or has a negative impact on the school's learning environment. Student defiance of a staff member's reasonable request or directions will not be tolerated. Students who disagree with a teacher's directions should talk to the teacher privately, politely, and at an appropriate time that does not disrupt classroom or other school activity.
Staff Responsibilities
Pupil control is to be achieved through firmness and reason rather than autocratic force. Daily recognition of students as human beings possessing individual personalities will go far in providing solution for pupil control. There are a few children who will not respond to normal disciplinary procedures; other methods and techniques must be sought and implemented. Good discipline leads to positive rather than negative outcomes. Punishment shall be administered in a manner that is as consistent as possible, dignified, and never through anger. Each pupil deserves the very best thinking and most deliberate judgment of the teacher and administrator before receiving a prescribed consequence. A genuine display of concern to the pupil after corrective measures have been taken is esesntial in rebuilding trust and confidence.
Hayden Re-1 Discipline Policy
The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following specific activities while in school buildings, in school vehicles or during a school sponsored activity on or off school grounds:
1. Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or stealing or attempting to steal school property of value.
2. Causing or attempting to cause damage to private property or stealing or attempting to steal private property.
3. Causing or attempting to cause physical injury to another person.
4. Commission of any act which if committed by an adult would be robbery or assault as defined by state law. Expulsion shall be mandatory, in accordance with state law.
5. Violation of criminal law.
6. Violation of district or building regulations.
7. Carrying, bringing, using or possesisng a deadly weapon, or firearm facsimile, whether loaded or unloaded, without the authorization of the school or school district. This would include fixed blade knives with blade longer than 3", spring loaded knives, pocket knives with blades longer than 3", firearms or facsimiles, pellet or BB guns, operational or not. A firearm facsimile is any object that could be reasonably mistaken for an actual firearm. Expulsion may be mandatory in accordance with state law. |
8. Violation of the district's alcohol use/drug abuse policy. Expulsion shall be mandatory for sale of drugs or controlled substances, in accordance with state law.
9. Throwing objects that could cause bodily injury or damage property, within or from school district vehicles, on or from school district property or during school sponsored activities away from school district policy.
10. Directing profanity, vulgar language or obscence gestures toward other students, school personnel or visitors to the school.
11. Engaging in verbal abuse; i.e., name calling, ethnic or racial slurs, or derogatory statements addressed publicly to others that precipitate disruption of the school program or incite violence.
12. Committing sexual harassment against another student or staff member by sex-oriented verbal "kidding" or repeated remarks, gestures, unwelcome touching, suggested or pressured sexual involvement, or pictures posted in lockers. Any student who believes they have been sexually harassed should report any incidents to a counselor, administrator, teacher, or other staff member.
13. Lying or giving false information, either verbally or in writing, to a school employee.
14. Committing extortion, coercion or blackmail, i.e., obtaining money or other objects of value from an unwilling person or forcing an individual to act through the use of force or threat of force.
15. Scholastic dishonesty which includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism or unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work.
16. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority.
17. Behavior on or off school property, which is detrimental to the welfare, safety or morals of other students or school personnel.
18. Repeated interference with the school's ability to provide educational opportunities to other students.
19. Violation of the district's gang activity policy on gang related activities in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles or at school vehicles or at school activities or events.
20. Declaration as a habitually disruptive student. Expulsion shall be mandatory in accordance with state law.
21. Continued violation of the district's attendance policy which results in a designation as an "habitually turant" student.
22. Violation of the district policy on sexual harrassment.
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Other General Behavior Deemed Unacceptable
1. Gambling - The act of playing any game of chance for money or other valuables.
2. False Alarms - the act of falsely initiating a report or warning of a fire or bomb.
3. Displays of affection other than holding hands.
4. Clothing - these standards are offered so student clothing does not distract from the educational process.
a. The wearing of hats or any other headgear, beginning when student arrives at school and until the end of the school day.
b. The wearing of clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or other products of an inappropriate nature.
c. The wearing of clothing or jewelry with inappropriate pictures or wording. Such as vulgar language, vulgar symbols, sexual products, etc.
d. The wearing of revealing clothing that is disruptive to the educational climate including see-through and bare midriff blouses, low-cut shirts and blouses, tank tops with a shoulder band less than one inch, and "sagging" pants. Pants must be worn at or above the point of the hips. All shorts, dresses and skirts must be "fingertip" length. In other words, when a student's arms are extended directly toward the floor, shorts, dresses, and skirts must reach the student's outstretched fingertips. Students who fail to dress appropriately will be either provided more appropriate clothing or will be suspended out-of-school and a parent contact will be made.
e. Muscle shirts (shirts with deep arm holes).
f. Hats are not allowed in the school except for Fridays. On each Friday students will be allowed to wear hats that are specific to Hayden Schools. They must have an approved Hayden logo or school colors.
5. Students are not allowed to carry laser pointing devices or any other disruptive electronic devices. All electronic devices are subject to immediate confiscation and may not be returned until the end of the school year.
6. Students must abide by the District Internet Agreement, which they and their parents sign. The agreement includes avoiding any content that is obscene, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate. Students must not give out personal information about themselves or anyone else on the Internet; nor may they let anyone use their password. Failure to follow the signed agreement may result in denial of the access to the Internet and/or disciplinary action.
7. Students are not allowed to lay in hallways or obstruct hallways in any manner. Students are only allowed to sit on the brick side (not the locker side) of the hallway.
8. No food or drink is allowed in the hallway. If the hallways are not kept clean and presentable the students will be given two choices. 1st is to have all vending machines shut off during the school day. 2nd is to not be allowed in the hallway during lunch or before school.
9. The throwing of snowballs and the use of water spraying devices are prohibited on all school grounds and on all district transportation.
10. Cd/MP3 players are allowed only in classes that have given pre-approval. If students have Cd/MP3 players out at any other time - staff members have the authority to confiscate the item.
11. Cell phones are permitted at school but must remain turned off during the school day. Absolutely no text messaging will be permitted. If a staff member sees a cell phone out during class-time hours -s staff members have the authority to confiscate the phone.
12. Use of profanity that is not directed toward another person.
The principal shall have the responsibility to determine the facts, the mitigating circumstances and the severity of misbehavior. The principal will determine the level of consequences appropriate for each offense. The principal will take into account the severity of the incident and the amount of times a student has received an infraction. Suspension or expulsion shall be mandatory for serious violations in a school building or on school property.
BEHAVIORAL TIERS OF CONSEQUENCES
Students usually will progress through the tiers of consequesnces outlined below. Example: If a student is at TIER III and is referred for the same type of behavior - they will automatically drop to TIER IV./B>
TIER I Teacher Detention
TIER II Office Referral Detention
TIER III One Day of In School Suspension - Referred to Intervention Team.
TIER IV One Day of Out of School Suspension - Student must have a reentry conference with the building principal and school resource officer. If referrals have been due to disruptive behavior the student's parent(s) or guardian will be issued the first of three letters declaring them a habitual disruptive student. (##See definitions of habitually disruptive student following this section). |
TIER V Two Days of Out of School Suspension - Reentry conference with the building principal and school resource officer. If referrals have been due to disruptive behavior the student's parent(s) or guardian will be issued the second of three letters declaring them a habitually disruptive student.
TIER VI Three Days of Out of School Suspension - Reentry conference if applicable. If referrals have been due to disruptive behavior the student's parent(s0 or guardian will be issued a third letter declaring them habitually disruptive and the student will e referred to the Board of Education for expulsion.
BEHAVIORIAL CONSEQUENCES THAT HAVE SPECIFIC CONSEQUENCES
Fighting - Three day out of school suspension with a reentry conference with the building principal and school resource officer.
Directing Profanity Toward a Staff Member - Three day out of school suspension with reentry conference with the building principal and school resource officer.
Harrassement or Hazing of Other Students - Automatically moved into Tier III of behavioral consequences.
Truancy - Students who are truant from class will be required to do two hours of school service for every period they are gone. If they are truant for more than four hours they will automatically be placed at Tier III of behavioral consequences. If the student has multiple truancies it will be the discretion of the building principal to move them down the Tiers of behavioral consequences.
##Habitually Disruptive Student - Pursuant to Colorado School Law section 22-33-06(II) "Habitually disruptive student" means a child who has been suspended three times during the course of the school year for causing a material and substantial disruption in the classroom, on school vehicles, or at school activities or events, because of behavior that was initiated, willful, and overt on the part of the child. Any student who is enrolled in a public school may be subject to being declared an habitually disruptive student.
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Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Use/Abuse By Students While On School Property or While Participating In Any Way, In Any School Activity Is Strictly Forbidden
Use, Possession or Under the Influence
If a student is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol the principal or his designee will conduct an investigation. The investigation will include interviewing the student and witnesses and examining the evidence. The studnt's parents/guardian will be contacted regarding the nature of the incident. If, after investigation, clear intent did exist for the student to have been under the influence of and/or in possession of alchol, narcotics and/or other dangerous drugs at school, on school district properties, in district furnished vehicles, or at school-sanctioned or sponsored activities, the following consequences will result:
First Offense
1. Appropriate law enforcement officials will be notified.
2. An automatic three-day suspension.
3,. Enrollment in an administratively approved drug/alcohol educational program or a minimum of ten hours of counseling/therapy with a state certified counselor or agency program; cost to be the responsibility of the parent/guardain. The parent/guardain will be offered general information and a list of community resources related to substance abuse. Upon completion of an approved drug/alcohol program or counseling, a certificate of completion will be provided to the school principal and parent/guardian with recommendations for further counseling if necessary.
4. On or before the completion of the suspension period, the principal or his designee will conduct a conference with the student and parent or guardain. The conference will include:
A review of the incident that was in violation of the drug/alcohol policy.
a. The conseuquences for committing a second offense;
b. The agency or person being used to satisfy the requirement outlined in item
c. The approximate date for completion of a drug/alcohol program or counseling.
Second Offense
1. Appropriate law enforcement official will be notified.
2. Automatic, five-day out-of-school suspension
3. A minimum of ten hours of counseling/therapy with a state certified counselor or agency; program cost to be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be offered general information and a list of community resources related to substance abuse. A certificate of completion will be provided by the drug/alcohol educational agency or counselor with recommendations including further counseling if necessary.
4. On or before being readmitted to school, the principal or his designee will conduct a conference with the student and parent or guardian. The conference will include:
a. A review of the incident that was in violation of the drug/alcohol policy.
Third Offense
1. Student will be recommended for expulsion.
Sale and Distribution
Students who are engaged in selling, distributing, intendig to distribute or exchanging alcohol, narcotics or other dangerous drugs at school, on school district properties, in district furnished vehicles, or at school sanctioned or sponsored activites will incur the following consequences:
1. Appropriate law enforcement officials will be notified.
2. Any student who distributes, trades, exchanges or sells controlled substances will be expelled.
3. Before re-admittance student must prove completion of an administratively approved drug/alcohol educational program or a minimum of 30 hours of counseling/therapy with a state certified counselor or agency; program cost to be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be offered general information and a list of community resources related to substance abuse. A certificate of completion will be provided by the drug/alcohol educational agency or counselor with recommendations, including further counseling if necessary. |
Miscellaneous
A staff member who comes in contact with evidence of drugs, tobacco use, or alcohol use and/or contraband must notify the principal or his designee immediately. A staff member who has reasonable suspicion to believe that a student possesses alcohol, tobacco products, any controlled substance or drug containing paraphernalia in violation of board policy, will request that the student accompany him to the principal or his designee. If the student refuses, the staff member will notify the principal or his designee immediately.
The school has the legal right, with reasonable suspicion, to search persons, places or things in accordance with Board policies JIH, Student Interrogations, Searches and Arrests, and JIHB, Parking Lot Searches.
The schools will adhere to all state and federal laws in the administration of this policy. Any contraband obtained during investigation of possession or sale of alcohol, tobacco or a controlled substance will be released to appropriate police atuhorities.
These procedures will supplement and complement authority conferred elsewhere by Board policy and will not be deemed to limit or suspend such other authority.
Detention
HHS detention will be determined by appropriate staff members. The staff member who assigns detention will monitor detention, before or after school, as they choose. Students may serve their detention on the day assigned or the next full school day after the assignment. Students are responsible for their own transportation home after detention.
In-School Suspension
One alternative to Out-of-School suspension that has been successful is In-School-Suspension (ISS). It does not replace the suspension process but is an alternative approach. ISS takes place in the ISS room. Teachers will provide regular assignments for PARTIAL credit, which the student must complete as homework. The student must remain in ISS for all assigned periods including lunch. Students will not be allowed to put their head down on a desk to sleep. Assignment to ISS can only be done by formal action of an administrator. A teacher is not to send a student directly to ISS when the student's behavior is unacceptable and ISS is not to be used in place of detention. The student must be sent directly to the main office where formal action will be taken.
A student in the program who does not cooperate with the person in charge or who violates any of the rules and policies will be referred to the office for administrative action and possible Out-of-School suspension.
School Service
A preferred method of consequences is administering school service for infractions to the student code of conduct. This may be administered duirng an after school detention or during an in-school suspension. Students will be asked to do cleaning around the building - such as vacuuming, cleaning windows, etc.
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Invitation
Parents:
We always welcome your involvement and input. We would like to invite you to be a part of our school improvement tea. This team makes recommendations on budget, curriculum, safety and operations of the school.
Always feel welcome to stop in and see what we are doing. Our office hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and if you ever have any questions or concerns please give us a call at 276-3761. |
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