1 Student Fees ...... 23 Contents Transportation ...... 24 Directory Information ...... 3 Crisis Plan and Emergency Procedures ...... 24 Welcome/USD 489 Mission Statement ...... 4 Inclement Weather ...... 24 Hays High School Mission Statement ...... 4 ACTIVITIES ...... 25 Accreditation ...... 4 KSHSAA Scholarship Regulations for Athletes ...... 25 Accreditation cont ...... 5 Assembly Programs ...... 25 Accreditation cont ...... 6 Attendance Regulations ...... 26 Substance-Free Schools ...... 27 KESA: Full Five- Year Process ...... 7 USD 489 Acceptable Use Policy Agreement ...... 31 Hays High School Site Council ...... 8 HHS Technology Procedure and Management...... 33 Nondiscrimination Statement ...... 8 Hays High School Activities Handbook ...... 36 Academics/Schedules/Calendars ...... 9 Administration of Activity Programs ...... 37 Graduation Requirements ...... 9 Expectations ...... 37 Maroon and Gold Calendar ...... 10 Student/Parent/Coach Relationships ...... 38 Schedule Changes ...... 11 Memberships...... 39 Pride Time/Academy Period Guidelines ...... 11 Student Eligibility ...... 39 Academic Progress ...... 12 Participation ...... 39 Commencement ...... 12 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 40 Grade Cards ...... 13 Attendance at Activities ...... 41 Progress Reporting ...... 13 Drug and Alcohol Policy ...... 42 Scholarship Honors ...... 13 Scheduling ...... 42 Student Records ...... 13 Inclement Weather ...... 24 Main Office ...... 13 Safety ...... 43 Guidance and Counseling ...... 14 Hot Weather...... 43 Health Office ...... 14 Transportation ...... 43 Library Services ...... 15 Off Season Expectations ...... 45 School ID’s ...... 15 Varsity Lettering Policy ...... 45 Computers/USD 489 issued Technology Device ...... 15 Budget / Finance ...... 46 Attendance and Conduct ...... 16 Athletic Booster Club ...... 46 Tardiness ...... 16 Scholarships ...... 46 Absences ...... 16 Activities / Lettering Requirements ...... 46 Student Conduct and Procedure Code ...... 18 Appendices ...... 48 Detention ...... 18 Dual Participation Contract ...... 48 Suspension ...... 18 Alternative Transportation Form ...... 49 Electronic Equipment ...... 19 Self Administration of Medication Form ...... 50 Student Valuables ...... 19 Medication Authorization Form ...... 51 Weapons Policy ...... 19 KSHSAA Concussion Guidelines ...... 52 Interrogation and Investigation ...... 19 Concussions & Head Injury Release Form ...... 53 Nondiscrimination ...... 20 KSHSAA Heat Guidelines...... 57 Bullying ...... 20 KSHSAA Lightening Guidelines ...... 64 Sexual Harassment ...... 20 Physical Form ...... 66 Dress Code ...... 21 Drug Dogs ...... 21 Discipline Consequences ...... 21 2 Directory Information Board of Education Paul Adams ~ Lance Bickle Mandy Fox ~ Luke Oborny Phone Numbers Greg Schwartz ~ Mike Walker Sophia Young
Hays High School Main Office 623–2600 Central Administration Athletic Director 623–2610 Ron Wilson, Superintendent Guidance Office 623–2608 Shanna Dinkel, Assistant Superintendent Health Office 623–2607 Chris Hipp, Director of Special Education Cafeteria 623–2613 Keith Hall, Interim Executive Director of Finance & Support Services FAX 623–2609
Hays High Administration
Martin Straub, Principal John Linn, Asst. Principal Addresses Fred Winter, Asst. Principal
Lance Krannawitter, Asst. Principal, USD 489 District Offices Athletic Director 323 W. 12th Hays, KS 67601
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Far surpassing wealth unspoken, Sealed by friendship’s tie Loved and Websites cherished USD 489 District Website Brave and true www.usd489.com Dear to every heart Hail to thee, our Alma Hays High School Website
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3 USD 489 Mission Statement: To provide a quality learning experience for every child in every classroom every day.
Hays High School Mission Statement: Empowering all students for tomorrow’s challenges
Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA)
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5 KESA (continued) For more information about the Kansas Education System Accreditation (KESA) process, see this link: http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) accredits public schools in our state based on quality criteria that is set by State and federal programs.
Assessments / Kansas Assessments 2019-2020: Freshmen: No Kansas Assessments, STAR will be taken locally in August, December, and May Sophomores: Kansas Assessments in Math and English Language Arts Juniors: All Juniors will take Kansas Assessments in Science and Social Studies. Locally, all Juniors will take either the ACT, the ACT WorkKeys Assessment, or both. Seniors: No Kansas Assessments, ACT will be taken locally in February 2020 *For more information regarding performance of Hays High School in the Kansas Assessment Program, reference: Kansas Report Card: https://ksreportcard.ksde.org/
The Kansas accreditation program requires schools to participate in a comprehensive testing program in Math, Reading, Science every year and Social Studies and Writing every-other year. Additionally, schools must attain the following standards: • State assessment participation rate of 95% HHS attained 99% participation rate • Graduation rate of 80% (calculated for a four-year cohort group) HHS attained 88.5% 4-year cohort graduation rate • Student Attendance rate of 90% HHS attained a 92.5% attendance rate • Less than 10% of students Chronically Absent HHS experienced 14.6% of students Chronically Absent • In addition to these percentages applying to the total number of students, there are ten student subgroups that must also meet or exceed these marks: • Students who qualify for free & reduced meals • Migrant • Students with disabilities • English Language Learners (ELLs) • Gender • Each racial/ethnic group of African American, American Indian, Hispanic, White, Asian/Pacific Islander/Hawaiian and Multi-Ethnic
USD 489, after studying data, surveying parents, students, and staff chose RELATIONSHIPS and RELEVANCE as our goal areas. Each school then developed a school improvement plan to accomplish improvement in these areas.
Hays High School’s Goals are: • Hays High will improve RELATIONSHIPS between students, staff, and families increasing positive interactions between these groups. • Hays High will improve the level of RELEVANT teaching and learning through aligned curriculum, relevant instruction, increased student engagement, and effective integration of technology.
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Hays High School Site Council The mission of the HHS Site Council is to offer advice and counsel in setting goals and priorities for the school based on data collected. The Site Council will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation of these goals and in helping to determine the methods to be employed in accomplishing them.
The HHS Site Council will have representation from the following:
Parent/Community Representation Staff Representation • Business/Management Technology • School Improvement • Communications/Fine Arts • Certified/Administration • Engineering/Mechanical/Technical • Certified/Support/Guidance, Health, • Health Science/Human Services • Special Education • Academic Achievement • Classified/Secretarial, Custodial, Dietary, • Activities/Athletics or Paraprofessional • Activities/Non-Athletic • Student Assistance • Parent Volunteers • Technical Training • University • Community Partnerships
The HHS Site Council meets once each month. Meeting times will be announced in the Hays High Happenings and the HHS Website (www.hayshighindians.com). Everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be opportunities for audience participation.
If you have questions regarding this, please Nondiscrimination Statement contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator: Unified School District 489, Ellis County, Hays, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or handicap in Ron Wilson admission or access to, treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Neither will the district tolerate sexual harassment. Superintendent of Schools th It is the intent of USD #489, to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in 323 West 12 Street making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations, and Hays, Kansas 67601 operations. (785) 623–2400 Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been established for students, their parents, and employees who feel discrimination has been shown by local education agency.
8 Academics/Schedules/Calendars Regular Daily Schedule
Hays High School operates under a ten-period schedule that rotates over two days. Gold and Maroon days alternate as shown below. Classes are 86 minutes long. Pride Time—Gold/Maroon—will include time for tutoring, counseling, homework, independent study, assemblies, elections, club meetings, and similar activities. Academies are grade specific that have random selection of students to provide early interventions for testing, study skills & career strategies when needed.
Gold/Maroon Lunch Day 20 Min
G/M 1 G/M 2 Pride Time G/M 3 G/M 4 See the Hays High School Course Guide for information ss ss ss ss
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P P P P 9:22 10:53 11:38 1:29 3:00 • Kansas Board of Regents Recommended Curriculum • NCAA Guidelines • Qualified Admissions (Regents Pre-College Curriculum Requirements) August 2019 • Technical College Credit Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday • University Credit • Work Experience 14 15 16 • Correspondence Courses
Maroon Gold Maroon • Academic/Career Testing Options and
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Gold Maroon Gold Maroon Gold 26 27 28 29 30 Maroon Gold Maroon Gold Maroon Graduation Requirements
September 2019 Language Arts 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Social Studies 3 2 3 4 5 6 • Which must include 1 credit of American History, Labor Day 1 1 Gold Maroon Gold Maroon /2 credit of American Government and /2 credit of World History. 9 10 11 12 13 Science 3 Gold Maroon Gold-Early Maroon Gold Release Mathematics 3 16 17 18 19 20 Physical Ed/Health 1 Maroon Gold Maroon Gold Maroon 1 • A combination which includes at least /2 Physical 23 24 25 26 27 1 Education activity and /2 Health credit. Gold Maroon Gold Maroon Gold Fine Arts 1 Art Foreign Language Music
Language Arts Electives Transfer Students Practical Arts 1 Agri-science Transfer students are expected to meet Business requirements set forth by the USD 489 Board Family/Consumer Science of Education. Seniors transferring after the Industrial Technology school year has begun, may choose to Computer Technology 1 complete requirements to earn a diploma from Elective Studies 8 their previous attendance center.
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10 A PRIDE Time pass will be signed by the teacher as students Schedule Changes leave and when they reach their destination. Students will initiate All students are required to enroll in 7 units of credit or be approved passing by writing the date and destination on the pass; ONLY to participate in special programs supervised by the school. Fifth- TEACHERS/PARAS may fill out the rest of the pass. Students year seniors may enroll in fewer than 7 units of credit with the may pass multiple times during one PRIDE Time period. While approval of the principal. After the final enrollment for the school students can determine their passing destinations, teachers are semester, schedule changes will be considered only under the responsible for determining the destinations when students following conditions: • The request has been made by a teacher or administrator to demonstrate they are struggling in specific classes. A teacher’s meet the special needs of the students, school, or staff. directive trumps a student’s choice. • The request has been made by the student and parent on or before the 5th day of the semester. A form provided by the Rules and Regulations office must be completed and signed by all involved parties Students may before the changes become effective. go to any supervised room in the school. • Pre-enrollment changes should be made on or before the last visit any teacher/staff member for individual tutorial assistance. day of school. participate in scheduled meetings, assemblies, college • All fees must be paid or transferred before getting a new representatives’ visits, career presentations, career field trips, schedule. etc. • Requests for a schedule change after the 5th day will be considered only with the agreement of the subject teacher, access the library, counseling or health office. counselor, parent, and administrator that the student is collect/complete makeup assignments, tests, etc. inappropriately placed. visit restroom facilities and drinking fountain within five minutes • A grade of “F” for the semester will be placed on the permanent allowed for passing between destinations. record for any course that is “dropped” without such approval. conduct business in the main office, athletic office, or cafeteria. work on assignments, projects, reading, or other academic PRIDE Time (Formerly Seminar) /Academy Period Guidelines pursuits. PRIDE Time is a required part of each student’s schedule. work on collaborative group projects in the room of the teacher PRIDE Time period is from 10:58-11:38 a.m. each day and who assigned the endeavor. passing will begin no earlier than 11:05 a.m. (11:10 a.m. on the last day of the school week) PRIDE Time has several valuable Students may not (abuse will result in “no-pass”) purposes: take more than five minutes between destinations during PRIDE PRIDE Time provides students the opportunity and Time. responsibility to seek individual help from teachers although it be tardy (at start or end of period). will not remove entirely the need for before and after school bring food and drink to PRIDE Time without teacher approval. meetings or teacher/student work sessions, but it should skip PRIDE Time. reduce classroom interruptions. carry food/drink anywhere in halls or use the HHS vending Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, PRIDE Time will machines once PRIDE Time has begun. include schoolwide activities related to building positive neglect to get teachers’ signatures/times on the passing sheet RELATIONSHIPS, guided academic planning and counseling, each time movement takes place. career-focused classroom activities, and events RELEVANT to go to the parking lot without checking out/in through the office. student topics. travel to socialize or distract students who are studying. Numerous “life skills” and career presentations will be regularly Off-task, non-academic activity will result in disciplinary action. offered for students, based on their career interest inventory and future career goals. Consequences of PRIDE Time Abuse At the beginning of PRIDE Time, students will be required to 1st offense - Loss of pass on next PRIDE Time period (“no- open and review their USD 489 Outlook email account, read pass”) 2nd offense - Loss of pass on next two PRIDE Time any messages, and reply accordingly. periods On the first day of each school week, PRIDE Time teachers will 3rd offense - Loss of pass for one month review the HHS and students’ Outlook Calendar. (To improve 4th offense - Loss of pass for remainder of semester organizational skills, students will participate in an Outlook Students with forged signatures or times on their PRIDE Time Calendar tutorial to learn how to send and accept invites, color- pass will lose pass privileges for the remainder of the semester. code commitments, set up reminders, and move items from All teachers have the authority to control the learning one calendar to another). environment in their classrooms. On the last day of each school week, students will review their PRIDE Time is a structured learning environment that demands grades with their PRIDE Time teacher, identify reasons the a quiet atmosphere. Teachers may limit the number of students grades are low within the PowerSchool gradebooks, and check in their classroom during this time and set additional standards Canvas. The student may be directed to classes if needed. to make their PRIDE Time classes work.
11 Any teacher or supervisor may issue a “no-pass” to a student. Grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total grade Each “no-pass,” including tardiness, is cumulative. points by the total potential credits. Attempts will be made to notify students of PRIDE Time activities, so they may plan homework/independent study time. Testing Out Students need to be aware that scheduled events take priority, College Level Examination Program tests are available to students. and attendance may be required. Please see Board of Education policy handbook for more information. Academies are grade specific classes that have random selection Prior Earned Credit of students to provide early interventions for testing, study skills & To graduate from Hays High School, ALL students must earn three career strategies. If passing is allowed during Academy, PRIDE full credits (units) of math taken during grades 9-12. Students who Time guidelines apply. wish to meet the Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum must specifically take 3 units of math in high school at or above the level Guided Personal Study (GPS) of Algebra I. GPS is offered every hour and is a full 86-minute class period. It meets every other day just like a core or elective Middle School Students and High School Courses class. GPS is a required class but is set up for pass/fail and has Middle school students can enroll in high school courses under no credit. GPS may be used as a study hall, to make up tests certain conditions. or work from missed classes for an excused absence, or to sit in • The student must be enrolled for the class at the high on missed lectures of classes that may be open for a student school. during their assigned GPS period. GPS offers “reteaching” • The class is not available at the middle school. opportunities which allows students to fully understand subject • Grades for the transcript will be given and recorded. High content. school credit will not be awarded, and grades will not Guidelines for GPS: calculate in cumulative GPA. • Students cannot take a high school class without 1. GPS will be orderly, quiet, and an opportunity for students receiving a grade. to work on assigned homework. • 2. Students must maintain a 80% (8 or less absences) The recommendation to be enrolled in a high school class attendance rate and be in good standing to receive should be a joint recommendation between the parents passing grade for class. and the middle school. 3. All students needing to be excused from GPS MUST have • Mathematics courses completed in middle school will not a pass from a requesting teacher. count toward the Qualified Admissions math requirement 4. Students can only play music if they have headphones to of three units at or above the level of Algebra I (Kansas silence the sound and may lose privilege if decided by Board of Regents Qualified Admissions Curriculum). GPS staff. GPS staff will set guidelines for music. 5. No Food or Drink (except bottled water) allowed in GPS Fr. - Sr. Status classroom. Hays High School determines student classification by the 6. Failure to follow GPS rules can result in ISS or OSS following criteria: suspensions. 0–4 credits freshman status 7. Rules may be changed or added as needed throughout 5–10 credits sophomore status school year. 11–17 credits junior status 18+ credits senior status Academic Progress Grading Scale Commencement Students who have successfully completed all of the requirements Unified School District 489 uses the following uniform for graduation as listed in board of education policy have the grading scale: opportunity to participate in the baccalaureate and/or A+ 4.0 99–100 A 4.0 96–98 Commencement ceremony. If a student has failed to complete one A- 4.0 93–95 or fewer credits, then the student may participate in said B+ 3.5 90–92 ceremonies if the student has arranged to complete the required B 3.0 86–89 course work. Such arrangements must be approved by the B- 3.0 83–85 principal. No student shall receive a diploma until all requirements C+ 2.5 80–82 have been completed. C 2.0 76–79 C- 2.0 73–75 Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude. D+ 1.5 70–72 • Cum Laude—achievement of a cumulative grade point D 1.0 66–69 average of 3.60 to 3.79 on a 4.0 scale D- 1.0 63–65 • Magna Cum Laude—achievement of a cumulative grade point F 0 62 and below average of 3.80 to 3.89 on a 4.0 scale I — Incomplete • Summa Cum Laude—achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale
12 The official honor awarded will be based upon final grade indexes ACT Deadlines as noted on the transcript. Foreign Exchange Student Commencement ACT test dates and registration postmark deadlines Participation for school year 2019-2020 are as follows: Regarding participation in Hays High Commencement, the following applies: Test Date Registration Deadline If the year that a foreign exchange student attends Hays High School completes their secondary education in their country and Sep. 14, 2019 Aug. 16, 2019 qualifies them for high school graduation in that country, the foreign Oct. 26, 2019 Sept. 20, 2019 exchange student will be allowed to participate in Hays High’s Commencement but will not receive a diploma. If the student’s year Dec. 14. 2019 Nov. 8, 2019 at HHS is not their last year in secondary education, he/she will not Feb. 8, 2020 Jan. 10, 2020 participate in commencement. Apr. 4, 2019 Feb. 28, 2020 Foreign Exchange Student Policy June 13, 2020 May 8, 2020 Admission of foreign exchange students for first semester shall be made before the beginning of a semester. Foreign exchange students will be enrolled on a space-available basis, subject to class Student Records size. Foreign exchange students shall maintain passing grades in all subjects and maintain good standing status with the The district collects and maintains only that data about individuals school/district. Only full year Foreign Exchange students will be which is necessary for the schools to accomplish their primary accepted. goals. No information other than that used for personal identification and factual data of a cumulative nature will be Grade Cards collected, maintained, or disseminated without informed consent of Grade Cards will not be issued via hard copies. Parents may obtain the individual and/or the parent or guardian of students. grades by logging on to PowerSchool. If parents do not have computer access they may call the high school office and Student Directory Information arrangements will be made to get grades to them. All grades are a Certain information is routinely released at various times during the cumulative indicator of progress leading to the final semester grade. school year. This information is classified as directory information. All grades (credit earned) will be recorded on the transcript in half- The following categories are listed as directory information: student’s credit increments. name, address, telephone number, picture, parent or guardian, date and place of birth; weight, height, participation in and eligibility for Progress Reporting officially recognized activities and sports; dates of attendance or The professional staff will work with students to develop grade placement; honors and awards received; and the most recent personalized strategies designed to promote student success. educational agency or school attended by the student. If you choose Grades are online via PowerSchool and parents/guardians are not to have any of this information released, you will need to contact encouraged to check on their student’s grades weekly; parents may the HHS administration (623-2600). contact the guidance office or the high school office to get their PowerSchool logon id and password. The Counselors will notify Main Office parents and administration in cases where senior students are at risk for unsuccessful completion of graduation requirements. The main office staff is available on school days between 7:30 a.m. Moreover, the parents of junior students who have not earned and 4:00 p.m. to answer questions and provide information to sufficient credit to be classified as a senior will be notified. students and parents. Visitors are required to report through the office upon arrival. We ask that students notify the office of any changes in Scholarship Honors guardianship, address, phone number, e-mail, work information, etc. Honors in scholarship will be based on a 4.0 scale and students Summer office hours are Monday- Thursday. 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 to be eligible for the Messages: A telephone is available in the office for students to quarterly honor roll, not by the cumulative GPA. Students with use in emergency situations. Students will not be called to the incomplete status in any class are not eligible for honor roll status. office for phone calls from anyone other than a parent/guardian. The Hays High Academic Booster Club (ABC) recognizes student All messages will be emailed to the students via their HHS email academic achievement with “Breakfast for Champions” at the end of account. Students should check their USD 489 issued technology the first and third nine weeks grading periods. Additionally, the ABC device daily to determine if they need to pick something up in the hosts an academic honors reception near the end of the school year office. for students who have maintained an accumulated GPA of at least Copy: Copiers are provided for instructional use only. (No 3.3. personal copying use, please.) Lost & Found: Students may report/inquire about lost and found items through the main office.
13 Fees: Are collected in the main office, except for lunch/breakfast building. Every effort will be made to contact a parent or guardian in costs. case of serious illness or accident.
Transcript information is available through the main office. Medication Procedure: It is recommended that every possible Attendance questions should be directed to office personnel. means be taken to give students medication at home. If it becomes The display/distribution of materials & information will be subject necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, to administrative approval on an individual basis prior to being these steps must be followed: posted. 1. A parent or guardian must complete and sign a Medication Request Form available in the school office or on the Student Visitors school web site. Students requesting to visit classes will be considered in the event 2. The medication must be in the original, completely labeled there is a pending transfer to Hays High. Requests will be considered container. when given a 24-hour notice except for the last week of each 3. All medication will be kept in the Health Office. Any semester. exceptions to this must be prior approved. Students requiring daily medications will be responsible for reporting to the Health Office at the specified time. Student Services Immunizations and Health Assessments: Kansas law and USD 489 policy requires all students to meet immunization requirements Guidance and Counseling and to have these records on file at school. Students not meeting these requirements will be excluded from school. The Guidance Office serves to assist students with questions or - problems about classes, educational plans, future occupational Contagious Diseases: Students exhibiting a fever or symptoms of a goals, abilities and aptitudes, as well as personal problems. The serious illness or contagious disease should remain home for at least counselors make scholarship information and applications available 24 hours after they are free of fever (over 100 degrees) without the to students throughout the year. use of fever-reducing medication. Students are assigned to counselors alphabetically by last names. Screenings: Hearing and vision screenings will be conducted as required by Kansas state law and by parental request. Office hours are 7:33 A.M. to 3:08 P.M. The Guidance Office may be reached at 623-2608. Students may visit the Guidance Office after Parents/Guardians will only be notified of results outside of normal securing permission from the teacher whose class they will miss. limits. Students without permission will be considered unexcused except in Personal Safety: Some courses, by their nature, require special cases of emergency whereby the classroom teacher will be notified safety precautions. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge to assure accurate classroom attendance records. When possible, of and follow safety regulations as required by the instructor. students are encouraged to schedule appointments to meet with their Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: These weight-related disorders counselor during their GPS or Pride Time so as not to miss class have become an increasingly dangerous problem for some students. time. Parents are encouraged to make appointments to see the To help assure the safety of all students (especially those involved in counselors. Counselors often initiate student contacts by school activities), USD 489 and the Hays Medical Center have arrangement with the classroom teacher. Counselors initiate such formed a partnership to help students with anorexia or bulimia. The contacts to review student school progress, career, and post- following procedures will apply: secondary education plans. • Any student suspected of unusual weight loss will be contacted A school psychologist is also available to work jointly with the by school officials; parents will be notified of the concern. counselors in meeting the needs of individual students. Referrals for • Students involved in school-sponsored activities and who are special education services are normally initiated through the suspected of unusual weight loss may be suspended from that counselors. activity.
Health Office • If suspension from an activity occurs, it will be necessary to complete a physical examination (above and beyond the physical A school nurse is available in the Hays High Health Office most days required by the KSHSAA) with medical documentation stating beginning at 7:33 a.m. The district employs registered nurses to that the student’s health is not at risk. When this documentation serve the schools for health-related needs and health education. is produced, the suspension will cease. Parents should report any special health condition involving their • If the tending physician feels that there is a substantial weight-loss child to the school nurse. If necessary, the school nurse, with the problem and involvement in activities could be detrimental to the input of the parents and the health care provider, will develop a student’s health, the suspension will continue until further medical special health care plan addressing the specific needs of the student. documentation indicates that the student’s health is no longer in jeopardy. Illness/ Injury: Students who become ill or injured at school should promptly notify their teacher and report to our Health Office. Students Peanut and Tree Nut Aware Schools: Due to a variety of food will require parental permission, or the permission of another parent- allergies, the schools are peanut/tree nut aware, so please avoid authorized adult, to be excused from school for a health-related sending food items that may contain these known food allergens. reason. This permission must precede the student leaving the school
14 The school cannot be responsible for food brought to the school to follow the rules of use for the device will result in disciplinary action by other students and/or parents. that can include confiscation and/or suspension. It is the student’s responsibility to bring the device to the Computer Care Unit (CCU) when repairs are necessary. The CCU is in the HHS library. Controversial and/or Sensitive Issues: If a student or the parents of a minor student believe any instructional presentation would be contrary to their moral or religious convictions, the student will be excused from the class/presentation upon written request by the parent/legal guardian. See website for CCU Link
or go to: Library Services http://www.hayshighindians.com/staff/ICU/index.html The Library is only open until 3:30 p.m. The school library provides the latest online electronic resources via the Hays High School Library web page (http://hayshighindians.com/resources/library/index.html) Subscription services, as well as Kansas State provided databases, can be accessed 24/7 at school and at home. Acceptable Use Policy Agreement USD 489 Hays, Kansas Traditional services are provided-web based card catalog, reader’s advisory, search tools, copy machine, interlibrary loan, and research USD 489 offers a comprehensive system of technological equipment. help. Users may have access to internal and external resources in order to retrieve and process information designed to facilitate learning and enhance educational information exchange. Circulation Materials may be checked out as follows: USD 489 assumes responsibility for the management of the Fiction & Nonfiction books-4 weeks-may be renewed. structure, hardware, and software that allow users access to information technologies for educational purposes. District equipment DVDs-do not check out to students. includes (but is not limited to computers, drives, printers. scanners, Digital Cameras-do not leave the building. networks, video and audio recorders, cameras, photocopiers. Materials checked out overnight must be returned before the telephones, modems, and other related technological resources. beginning of the next school day Software includes (but is not limited to) computer software, print and non-print resources. Networks include (but is not limited to) all voice, Library Overdue and Fines: video and data systems, includingthedistrict's internal network •Students must pay for lost or damaged items-replacement andthe Internet. cost. The purpose of these technology systems is to facilitate All library materials must be returned or paid for upon communications in support ofeducation andresearch that isconsistent enrollment for the new school year with educational objectives and the outcomes for USO 489. The Fees are the responsibility of the student school district reserves the right to monitor all use of technology systems. The district may, at its discretion, review all technology School ID’s systems accessed by users. Such monitoring may be conducted • Students are issued I.D. cards during enrollment. These without notice. Acting as agent of USD 489, the administration will cards provide proof of identification to use for admission into determine if specific use of the technology systems is appropriate all school dances and regular season sporting events, as well and/or consistent with acceptable use. This decision is final. The use as functioning as the students’ lunch card and library card. of district technology systems isa privilege and may berevoked at any Only current cards are accepted. time. USD 489 isnot responsible foranyactionstaken by theusersthat donotsupportthepurposes andoutcomesof USD 489. • Students may purchase a replacement card for $6.00 in the main office. • Students should carry I.D. card always. Internet Safety Policy USD 489 Hays, Kansas • No admission refund allowed after the event. USD 489 utilizes a wide variety of devices and computer systems with Internet capable access. The purpose of these systems is to Computers/USD 489 Issued Technology Device facilitate information and resources in support of education and Obtaining a computer/USD 489 issued technology device is a research that is consistent with educational objectives and the requirement. It is an essential instructional tool. Computers/USD 489 outcomes for USD 489. The district’s Internet Safety Policy will technology devices are provided to each student after the student and guardian sign the loan agreement form. The agreement has a follow the guidelines set forth by the Children’s Internet fee/deductible to be determined by the USD #489 BOE which must Protection Act (“CIPA”) and Neighborhood Children’s Internet be paid by the guardian in the event of non-warranty damage or theft. Protection Act (“NCIPA”). The Internet Safety Policy will apply to Students are to use the device in accordance to the device regulations and acceptable use agreement. (See Device Link) Failure 15 • Representing oneself as someone other than who you students, staff, and anyone else that accesses the USD 489 are, including using someone else’s account number or network or computer systems. password. (e.g., “fraud”, “identify theft”) • Allowing someone else to use your account number or The school district will employ an Internet filtering mechanism as a password except for authorized technology personnel. technology prevention measure to block access to material deemed • Vandalism, damaging equipment, or intentionally wasting as pornographic, child pornography, obscene, or otherwise harmful resources. This includes physical damage as well as to minors. The organization does not warrant the effectiveness of digital damage, such as deleting data or defacing district Internet filtering. Acting as an agent of USD 489, the district websites and computer systems. systems administrator and technology coordinator are responsible • Removing hardware and/or software from the premises for management of Internet filtering mechanism. without prior authorization. It shall be the responsibility of all members of the USD 489 staff to • Violating any federal or state copyright or unfair trade law. educate, supervise, and monitor appropriate usage of the computer This includes the unauthorized downloading or storing of network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy. It copyrighted music and movies. is also their responsibility in educating minors on appropriate online • Violating any federal, state, local, common law, or criminal behavior, including interactions with other individuals on social law. networking sites/chat rooms, cyber bullying awareness and • Conducting any activity that exposes the district to response, safe usage of electronic mail, instant messaging, and litigation or expenses. other forms of direct electronic communications. • Violating any laws that might suggest libels or slander. The privacy of users is limited and the school district reserves the • Personally benefiting from the sale of "User-Developed right to monitor all use of technology systems. The district may, at Subject Matter" created while under the supervision or its discretion, review all technology systems accessed by users. employment of USD 489. Such monitoring may be conducted without notice.
The use of district technology systems is a privilege and may be revoked at any time. Failure to adhere to network policies and rules See pages 31-33, Hays High Technology Procedure and may subject users to warnings, usage restrictions, disciplinary Management. actions, or legal proceedings. USD 489 is not responsible for any actions taken by the users or any loss of information by the user. Acting as an agent of USD 489, the administration will determine if specific use of the technology systems is appropriate and/or Attendance and Conduct consistent with acceptable use. This decision is final. As part of the School Improvement Goal of developing student RESPONSIBILITY, Hays High School will promote employability Prohibited User Activity may include but is not limited to: skills related to prompt, consistent attendance at school—moreover, the courtesy of timely notification, completion of academic • Accessing material deemed as pornographic, child responsibility, and the dignity of responsible acceptance of pornography, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. consequences imposed for inappropriate action/inaction. • The act of circumventing, tampering, disabling, or relaxing the Internet filter is strictly prohibited except by authorized Tardiness technology personnel for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. Tardiness is defined as “late” to class. Any student more than 15 minutes late to class shall be reported as absent. Students tardy to • Using the technology systems to disrupt the activity of class should secure a pass from the office or from the teacher others, to harass or discriminate against others. (e.g., responsible for the delay to be excused. An office pass does not “cyberbullying”). excuse a tardy. Parents cannot excuse tardiness. If a student is tardy • To gain unauthorized access to computer systems or to class without a pass, he/she may be subject to disciplinary action programs, or to initiate any type of malware or virus in any by the classroom teacher. Continued tardiness may result in referral computer system or program. (e.g. “hacking”). to the office. Parents will be notified if tardiness becomes an issue. • Using profanity, obscenity, discriminatory language, vulgarities and other inappropriate language, graphics or Absences sound on the computer system or in any electronic communication. Procedure to Follow when Student Must Be Absent • Student should not reveal any personal, confidential, or Whenever and as soon as a student is aware that a scheduled private information about themselves or another individual absence must take place, students must make arrangements prior to such as home address, phone number, etc. Staff should the absence with the classroom teacher as to when work missed not reveal any personal, confidential, or private must be completed. It is up to the teacher’s discretion when work is information about students as to comply with the “Family due. Educational Rights and Privacy Act” (FERPA) Students assigned incomplete grades have 2 weeks from the • Access to social networking websites or chat room web assigned administrative date to complete work. sites is prohibited except for sites that have been approved by administration as educationally appropriate.
16 When advance notification is not possible: treated as an unauthorized absence and cannot be authorized after the fact. 1. Parent/Guardian should telephone the school at (785) 623–2600 to notify office personnel of the student’s (partial day or full day) Points of Clarification absence. This notification should be made prior to the absence whenever possible and no later than the end of the school day on the • If, for example, a term paper/long-term assignment is assigned day following the absence. Exception will be made ONLY in extreme when the student is absent unauthorized, the student will be cases. A telephone message center is available for those times when expected to complete the term paper/assignment on the assigned school is not in session. due date. In the case of an authorized absence, the paper must be turned in at or before the next class meeting following the A) If the student will be absent more than one day, please absence. indicate the number of days involved when calling and/or call in each day to report the absence. • If, for example, a test is given during the unauthorized absence, the student forfeits the right to take the test and a zero will be B) Homework may be obtained by emailing the student’s recorded. teachers and/or accessing Moodle for assignments. Requested homework may be picked up in the office after 3:00 p.m. • If, for example, classroom activities are missed during the unauthorized absence the student will not be able to make up the C) All authorized absences must be arranged by verbal or activity and a zero will be recorded in the grade book. written permission of the parent/guardian prior to the student’s departure. If it is necessary for a student to leave the school for • If, for example, a classroom activity conducted during the unavoidable medical appointments, etc. during the school day and unauthorized absence requires that homework be completed at the parent cannot be reached to grant such authorization, we will the next class meeting, the student must turn in the work at the attempt to verify the appointment with the doctor’s office. Such next class meeting. If the assignment requires instruction to be verification will assume parent authorization. completed, the student must seek that instruction from the teacher or from other students as appropriate during Pride Time If the student chooses to leave the school grounds at any time and/or outside the school day. Class time should not be without signing out in the office or chooses to sign out without interrupted. securing authorization as described above, the absence will be treated as an unauthorized absence and cannot be authorized • If, for example, during an unauthorized absence, class time can after the fact. There is no cause for exception to this expectation work on writing exercises and the work is due at the next class for all students. As in the case of any unauthorized absence, the meeting, the student must complete and turn in the writing school will attempt to notify the parent/guardian of the absence via assignment at the next class meeting. If students are expected to the automated phone system. use the exercise in some fashion during the next class meeting, the student will be expected to come prepared. Students will not be released to the care of an individual other than a legal parent/guardian without consent of the • If, for example, a lab or portion thereof is performed in class parent/guardian. during an unauthorized absence, the student forfeits the right to complete that portion of the lab and/or receive full credit for the Students will not be excused from one class to work on final report. projects/assignments from another class. • If, for example, a reading assignment from a “classroom set” of 2. Upon returning to school, the student should visit with each of materials is completed by other students during the unauthorized his/her teachers from the day(s) of absence to receive materials and absence, the student must read the materials before the next instructions regarding missed classes. All work missed will be due at class meeting. the following class meeting or as assigned by the instructor for longer- term projects. Students, whose absence due to illness or other • Even though some work (such as a PE lesson, music rehearsal, unavoidable circumstance has been authorized by a parent, may etc.,) cannot be made up regardless of whether the absence is arrange with the instructor for additional time as is agreed necessary authorized or unauthorized, some consideration (for example, and appropriate. (Since work continues to accumulate, it is deemed alternative assignments) will be given for authorized absences best for the student that all work be completed in as timely a fashion involving circumstances beyond the student’s control. “Alternative as possible; therefore, a reasonable timeline for completion of the work” and/or “extra credit” assignments are not an option for work should be arranged.) Students whose absence has not been unauthorized absences. authorized will forfeit the opportunity for additional time to make A reminder: These points relate to unauthorized absences! up work. They are intended to serve as a guide and in no way, imply an all- 3. Parents will be notified in the case of an unauthorized absence inclusive list. by personnel and/or automated telephone message each day. Truancy is defined by KSA 72-113 as lawful and inexcusable Upon receiving the notice, parents have until the end of the next school absence from school for three consecutive days, or five days or more day to clear the record by calling the school to authorize the absence within a single semester, or seven days in a school year. An and/or by contacting appropriate school personnel to clear up any unexcused absence is defined as absence from school for any errors or omissions. significant part of the school day in which a student is not in Once at school, students will not be permitted to leave the building attendance and neither the parent /guardian nor the school is aware (even to go to the parking lot) without signing out through the office. and/or approves the absence. “Significant part of the school day” is defined by USD 489 as one period or more. The school will adhere If the student chooses to leave the school grounds at any time to the requirements of KSA 72-113 in informing parents and the without signing out in the office or chooses to sign out without county attorney of nonattendance. securing authorizing as described above, the absence will be 17 Students not living with parents or guardians may be required to Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) provide documentation to excuse their absences. Requested K.A.R. 91-42-1(c) defines an emergency safety intervention (ESI) documentation may include but is not limited to: a program of the as “the use of seclusion or physical restraint when a student event attended, or verification from doctors, lawyers, and/or court presents an immediate danger to self or others. Violent action that officers. A doctor is defined as a licensed physician, surgeon or is destructive of property may necessitate the use of an emergency dentist. safety intervention.” K.A.R. 91-42-2(a)(3) requires that whenever an Students are expected to maintain at least a 90% attendance rate ESI is used, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must be informed in writing during the academic school year. Failure to maintain this rate within two school days. Email meets the definition of notification by whether the total absences are excused or unexcused may result in writing. The ESI policy can be viewed in its entirety at the student being put on an attendance plan. Once a student is put http://www.usd489.com/wp- on an attendance plan he/she will only be excused from school by a content/uploads/2013/10/emergency_safety_interventions- doctor’s note or by seeing the school nurse. The time of the policy.pdf appointment should be listed on the doctor’s note. The doctor’s note is required to be turned into the office no later than two weeks after Detention the appointment. A doctor is defined as a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, surgeon or dentist. Students may be detained before or after school at the discretion of their teachers/principals. As a general rule, detention will be Student Conduct and Procedure Code assigned for neglectful and/or disruptive behavior. Students are It is the belief of the administration and the Board of Education that expected to report to detention within seven minutes following the students should conduct themselves in a manner that reflects dismissal bell on the same day the detention is assigned or at the positively on the school and the community. Moreover, we have a teacher’s convenience, unless other arrangements have been made responsibility to assist students in developing behaviors that will - with the person making the assignment. Students who fail to better equip them for success. Hays High School is bound by the complete assigned detentions, are late to detention, or fail to suspension/expulsion law of Kansas (KSA 72-8901-8906), as comply with the teacher’s expectations during the detention may be follows. assigned to In-School-Suspension in addition to the detention. It will be the student’s responsibility to assure that conflicts are KSA 72-8901: resolved so that detentions are served in a timely fashion. When previously made appointments (such as a doctor’s appointment) - Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of Kansas: conflicts with the detention, alternate arrangements must be made Section 1: The Board of Education of any school district may by the student for serving the detention later. Detentions take suspend or expel, or by regulation authorize any certified employee precedence over athletic practices and other after-school activities. or committee of certified employees to suspend or expel, any pupil guilty of any of the following: Suspension A. Willful violation of any published regulation for student conduct In-School Suspension (ISS) adopted or approved by the Board of Education; Students will be assigned for controlled study in the B. Conduct which substantially disrupts impedes or interferes with in-school suspension room for up to ten days or pending a parent the operation of any public school; conference. As a general rule, in-school suspension will be C. Conduct which endangers the safety of others or which assigned for willful conduct which disrupts, impedes, or interferes substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others, at with the normal operation of the learning environment. Only work school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity; that is completed and turned in to the ISS supervisor by the end of D. Conduct which, if the pupil is an adult, constitutes the the ISS assignment will receive credit. Failure to follow expectations commission of a felony or, if the pupil is a juvenile, would constitute established for ISS may result in Out-of-School suspension. the commission of a felony if committed by an adult; Students enrolled in off-campus programs such as DECA, Allied E. Conduct at school, on school property, or at a school supervised Health, Auto Mechanics, Student Tutor, university classes, and/or activity which, if the pupil is an adult, constitutes the commission of work study may elect to attend these programs during their first in- a misdemeanor, if the pupil is a juvenile, would constitute the school suspension, they will not have this option during any commission of a misdemeanor if committed by an adult; or subsequent suspensions.
F. Disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, or school Short-Term Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) Suspension authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to from school for a period of one to ten days will be assigned to afford result in disorder, disruption or interference with the operation of the student, parents, and the school the time needed to give careful any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or study to the behavior problem. This action will generally be used invasion of the rights of others. when conduct results in physical danger / invasion of rights to self Though there is a need for some administrative discretion with or others by word or deed. The final day of the suspension will be regard to individual situations, these and other disciplinary served in the ISS room. It is the student’s responsibility to collect consequences are enforced uniformly and fairly for all. missed assignments, complete them, and turn them in by the assigned date.
18 Activity Participation with Respect to Suspension use a lock are asked to leave a key or the combination in the school office. See section in Activities portion of Student Handbook on page 36.
Long-Term Suspension or Expulsion from School SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEARCH STUDENT LOCKERS AND ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY Arrangements for a formal hearing will be made within ten days of BROUGHT ONTO USD 489 GROUNDS, INCLUDING the suspension to determine the most appropriate disposition of the VEHICLES. STUDENTS HAVE NO EXPECTATION OF individual case. This action will be reserved for such situations as PRIVACY – LOCKERS, CARS, COMPUTERS, BOOK BAGS, continued violation(s) of any published code whereby alternative - CLOTHING, ETC. interventions are deemed ineffective; possession of any item intended for use as a weapon; false fire alarm; or bomb threat. Weapons Policy A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or Disciplinary Referrals transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon on Six or more disciplinary referrals in a year are considered excessive the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activity, and may result in a parent/guardian conference and/or disciplinary function, or event. action, which might include a review of continued attendance at This policy shall include any weapon, any item being used as a school. weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon. Violation of policy about possession/use of Electronic Equipment: explosives, firearms, or other weapons as defined in current law shall result in expulsion from school for a period not to exceed one HHS requests that students do not bring valuable electronic calendar year. equipment due to potential damage, loss or theft. During school hours (7:56-3:00) students must have any type of electronic equipment with them turned off and put in their book bag Interrogation and Investigation or locker and out of sight. This includes all electronic devices that Building administrators and others designated by the are considered disruptive to the school atmosphere. Rules and superintendent may conduct investigations and question students consequences will be enforced by the administration on an about infractions of school rules or the student conduct code. individual basis: 1st offense: loss of item for school day; 2nd If there is reason to believe a violation of criminal law has been offense: loss of item and parent/guardian must pick up; 3rd offense: committed, the principal shall notify the appropriate law loss of item, parent/guardian must pick up, and student enforcement agency and may request further investigation of the will receive ISS for two days; Any additional issues can lead to 4- alleged violation. 10 days ISS, parent/guardian must pick up device and/or potential loss of device to the end of the school year. Coordination with Law Enforcement School administrators may meet periodically with local law Cell Phones (Including but not limited to smartwatches or any enforcement officials to discuss the district’s policies and rules smart device) regarding law enforcement contacts with the district. Portable Communication Devices may not be used in school during the school day (7:56-3:00), in detention, or during ISS. The only exception is during the five (5) minute passing period between Initiated by School Administrators and Conducted by classes. (This does not include lunch period or passing to and Law Enforcement Officers from lunch) Rules and consequences will be enforced by the When law enforcement officers investigate and/or question a administration on an individual basis: 1st offense: loss of item for student(s) during school hours, the building principal shall make school day; 2nd offense loss of item and parent/guardian must pick reasonable attempts to contact parents, guardian or representative up; 3rd offense: two (2) days ISS, subsequent up to four to ten (4 – of the student(s) prior to questioning. To the extent possible, 10) days ISS and loss of device up to the end of the school year. reasonable requests of the parents, guardian or representative shall Students bringing electronic equipment on campus do so at be observed. Notification or attempted notification of parents, their own risk. guardian or representative shall be documented by the administrator involved. If a student’s parents, guardian, or representative is not present during questioning of a student, the Student Valuables principal shall be present. The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The school district does not carry insurance on Initiated by Law Enforcement the personal property of students, such as band instruments, The administration shall cooperate with law enforcement officers clothing, gym shoes, books, valuable items, money, etc. We - who are conducting investigations of suspected child abuse. In case encourage students to refrain from bringing large sums of money to of suspected child abuse, law enforcement officers shall be school (if this becomes necessary, please check it into the office for permitted to conduct investigations during school hours. During a safekeeping) and to use a lock when using the gym lockers and/or demonstrated emergency, the principal shall require identification of hallway lockers. School officials reserve the right to examine law enforcement officials and reasons for the interrogation or lockers at any time as deemed necessary. Students choosing to
19 investigation of a student. If the principal is not satisfied with either Bullying the identification or the reason, the request shall not be granted. USD 489 and Hays High School are committed to a safe and civil The principal shall attempt to notify the superintendent and the educational environment that is free from bullying for all students, officer’s superiors of the reasons for the refusal. employees, volunteers and patrons. Bullying involves harassment or intimidation by a bully on a target and may involve witnesses that Violations of Criminal Law are followers or defenders. Bullying means an intentional written, Information on criminal conduct shall be turned over to law verbal, or physical act that: enforcement officials. • Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property; or Taking Students into Custody • Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s Students shall not be voluntarily released by school officials to law education; or enforcement authorities unless the student has been placed under • Is severe, persistent, or pervasive enough to create an arrest or taken into custody by law enforcement or Department for intimidating or threatening educational environment; or Children and Families (DCF). Reasonable effort shall be made to • Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of notify the student’s parents, guardian or representative when the school. students are removed from school for any reason by law enforcement authorities. Bullying acts, at school and school activities may be written, verbal or physical and can be manifested in many forms including but not Interrogations and Investigations limited to: Notification efforts shall be documented. Parents shall not be • Verbal - Taunting, jeers, name calling, intimidation, threats and notified by school officials when their child is taken into custody by disrespect. DCF and/or law enforcement because of allegations of abuse or • Cyber – Broadcasting negative information with chat rooms, neglect. email, web blogs, profiles and other information. When a student has been taken into custody or arrested on school • Sexual – Communication of a sexual nature, unnecessary and premises without prior notification to the building principal, the unwanted touching that is not consensual, disrespect. school staff present shall ask the law enforcement officer to notify • Physical –Touching, pinching, shoving, pushing, hitting, fighting, the principal of the circumstances as quickly as possible. disrespect. • Social – Ostracizing, or social isolation; scapegoating, or Disturbance of School Environment blaming others; gestures, disrespect. Law enforcement officers may be requested to assist in controlling disturbances at school, and if necessary, to take students or other Consequences and appropriate remedial actions for a student or persons into custody. staff member who commits one or more acts of bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including Property Damage suspension or expulsion. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or Students who destroy, deface, or vandalize school or building, classroom, or program rules. student/employee property will be required to pay for losses or damages. Willful destruction may result in disciplinary action. First USD 489 expects students, parents, volunteers, visitors and/or staff offense: a range from up to 5 days ISS to up to 5 days OSS. witnessing or experiencing bullying to immediately report the Second offense: The student will be suspended out of school for an incidents to the principal or designee, such reporting will not reflect extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be provided a on the victim or witness in any way. Staff is expected to formal hearing no later than 10 days after notice is given shall be immediately intervene when they see a bullying incident occur. afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. Accidental Students are encouraged to be active defenders of the bully target damage should be reported to the office immediately. and not defenders for the bully. Each complaint of bullying should be promptly investigated. Reports may be made anonymously, but Nondiscrimination formal disciplinary action may not be based solely based on an Discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, - anonymous report. This policy applies to students on school national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, or religion in the grounds, while traveling to and from school or a school-sponsored admission or access to, or treatment or employment in the district’s activity, during the lunch period, whether on or off campus and programs and activities is prohibited. The Superintendent has been during a school-sponsored activity. designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination - requirements contained in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sexual Harassment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment includes (but is Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act not limited to) unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual of 1990. Information concerning the provisions of these laws, and favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It the rights they provide, are available from the compliance could be student-to-student, staff-to-student, student-to-staff, or coordinator. staff-to-staff. Sexual harassment could be perceived as intimidating, hostile or offensive. It could also be directed toward someone because of his or her gender.
20 Examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to: contain illegal or illicit materials and to determine whether materials are present which may threaten the general health, welfare, and • Sexually oriented verbal “kidding”; safety of students and/or district employees. Trained dogs may be • Sexually suggestive remarks, gestures, or jokes; used for general searches or for specific locations. • Remarks of a sexual nature about one’s appearance; Textbooks and Materials • defaming the reputation of an individual by implying sexual involvement through verbal rumors or written notes or graffiti; Students are issued text materials/equipment for every class. Students are responsible for lost or damaged books and will be • displaying offensive sexual illustrations; charged according to cost of replacement. Students should verify the • pressuring or requesting sexual activity; and condition of books with the teacher when they are checked out. • pulling at clothing in a sexual way. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in USD 489. Regardless of whether they are reported or not, sexual harassment problems have negative consequences in the workplace and classroom and can Discipline Consequences seriously affect the safety, health, and self-esteem of the individual. Alcohol: (possession/ use at school or school activities) The USD 489 Board of Education’s policies concerning sexual - 1. 5 day in-school suspension with assessment, contact harassment are on file in the offices of the principals and counselors. law enforcement Any student who believes he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the principal, 2. Due process: long term suspension, contact law enforcement guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Complaints of 3. Due process: long term suspension, contact law enforcement sexual harassment will be promptly investigated and resolved. Every Distribution, selling, receiving = Due Process Expulsion effort will be made to preserve confidentiality for both the accuser and the accused, to the extent the investigative process allows. Drugs: (Possession or use at school or school activities) 1. 5 day out-of-school suspension with assessment, Dress Code contact law enforcement This dress code is intended to promote appearance that refrains from 2. Due process: long term suspension/expulsion, interference with the intended function of the school or school activity or creates potential health and safety hazards. Neatness and contact law enforcement cleanliness of personal hygiene is encouraged always. Distribution, selling, receiving = Due Process Expulsion • For reasons of health and safety, shoes must be worn • Except in those situations where approved by a school- Tobacco: (includes all e-cigarettes / vapor cigarettes; rolling sponsored group or activity in advance of an activity, papers, and lighters) possession / use at school or school headgear (examples: hats, caps, bandanas, sunglasses, activities) stocking caps, head covering) should not be worn in the 1. 2 days ISS, contact law enforcement building until the dismissal bell rings. Hair, particularly at 2. 5 days ISS, contact law enforcement the middle school, should be a natural color. 3. Due process: suspension, contact law enforcement • Items of apparel that are considered distracting, unsafe, offensive, revealing, or suggestive (direct or indirect Assault: reference to alcohol, drugs, sex, profanity, gang affiliation, Satanism, tobacco, etc.) should not be worn. 1. 5 days OSS, contact law enforcement 2. Due process: suspension / expulsion, contact law enforcement • No bare backs or shirts which expose stomachs are permitted. Bus violation: 1. Conference for bus violation Students dressed inappropriately may be asked to secure the proper attire before returning to class. 2. Conference for bus violation / detention Coaches and sponsors of extracurricular activities may individually 3. Conference for bus violation / suspension set additional guidelines to serve the best interests of their (Student may be removed by Transportation Department) organizations. Appropriateness of dress and appearance will be determined by and Cheating: enforced by the administration on an individual basis. 1. No credit on assignment/exam, call to parent or guardian 2. No credit on assignment / exam, parent / student / administrator Drug Dogs conference At the requests of the Superintendent, Acting Superintendent, and or 3. No credit on assignment / exam, removal from class Building Administration of Schools, Law Enforcement Officers may use trained dogs on school premises to identify property which may
21 Classroom disruption: Computer Violation (Student refuses to access only approved sites): 1. Administrative reprimand / detention 1-2. Detention 2. ISS for that period and contact parent. 3. Continued violation, ISS + 2 weeks without computer. 3. ISS full day rotation and contact parent. 4. Removal from that class Internet Violation: (Pornography access) Cell Phone Use: Use during the school day… use IS allowed during 1. 2 days ISS, contact parents, computer loss for 2 weeks, wireless passing period except to/from lunch. loss for 9 weeks. 1. Phone will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day 2. 4 days ISS, contact parents, computer loss for year. 2. Item will be confiscated and returned to parent * Possession of child pornography and/or felony content will result in legal report being filed and due process hearing. 3. 2 days ISS; subsequent violations 4-10 days ISS and loss of **Damaging files / network may result in long-term suspension device for up to a year. / expulsion and computer loss for year. Disrespect toward staff: 1. Administrative reprimand /detention Intimidation / Harassment of Others: 2. 1 day ISS, conference with parents / student, behavior contract 1. Administrative reprimand, detention, notify parents 3. Removal from class 2. 2 days ISS 3. OSS until parent conference, may result in due process Dress code: 1. Change clothes Lunchroom violations: 2. Change clothes, return items end of year, call parents 1. Administrative reprimand 3. Change clothes / 1-day ISS, return items end of year, parent- student-administrator conference 2. Administrative reprimand, detention 3. ISS, call to parent or guardian, lunchroom suspension Electronic Devices: 1. Item confiscated and returned at the end of the day Matches / lighters: 2. Item confiscated and returned to parent 1. Administrative reprimand 3. Item confiscated and returned at end of year. 2. Detention 3. 1 Day ISS Explosive devices (or simulations): 4. 2 Days ISS 1. Due process: expulsion, contact law enforcement Missed Teacher detention: Fighting: 1. Detention 1. 5 days OSS (4 OSS / 1 ISS) 2. (Same teacher)2 x office detention 2. Due process: suspension / expulsion 3. (Same teacher)2 x office detention + 1-day ISS Consider removal from class for semester Fire (setting or attempting to set): 1. Due process: suspension / Expulsion, contact law enforcement Missed office detention: 1.1-day ISS + detention Fire alarms: 2. 2 days ISS + detention 1. Due process: suspension, contact law enforcement 3. 3 days ISS + detention 2. Due process: suspension / expulsion, contact law enforcement. 4. Due process suspension
Fireworks (possession or igniting) 1. Due process: suspension, contact law enforcement Parking lot violation (driving): 2. Due process: suspension / expulsion, contact law enforcement 1. 2 weeks no parking 2. 2 days ISS no parking for 18 weeks Hallway / Campus Disruption: 3. 5 days ISS no parking privileges for year 1. Detention Parking lot violation (parking inappropriately): 2. 1-day ISS 1. Administrative reprimand 3. 2 days ISS (and subsequent disruptions) 2. Administrative reprimand, call parent to inform of towing
22 next time. 3. Repair / replace item(s), due process suspension / expulsion, 3. Tow vehicle contact law enforcement
Pride Time Violation: Violation of closed lunch rule: 1. “No-Pass” next Pride Time 1. 1-hour detention 2. Loss of Pride Time privileges for 2 days 2. 2 x detentions 3. Loss of pass for 1 month 3. 1-day ISS + 2 detentions 4. Loss of pass for remainder of the semester *The second, third, and fourth violations are office referrals. Weapon violation (or simulation): ** Forging signatures will result in loss of passing for the remainder 1. Due process: expulsion of the semester Willful disobedience Profanity: 1. 2 days ISS 1. 1 detention, office assigned 2. 5 days ISS, parent-student-admin conference 2. 2 detentions, office assigned 3. Due process: suspension / expulsion 3. 2 days ISS with parent conference Workbook/Material/Technology Fees Profanity directed toward staff: Workbook/Material Fees $135 1. Minimum of 3 days OSS Technology Fees $25 2. Due process: suspension USD 489 charges a workbook/material fee and an instructional 3. Due process: suspension / expulsion technology fee, which are not refundable. Students who enroll during the 4th nine-week period are not required to pay the workbook/material fee. Romantic behavior (PDA): 1. Administrative reprimand Class Project Fees 2. Detention Course fees may be required in those classes where students 3. 2 days ISS design and complete projects. Activity Fees Sexual Harassment: Class Fees $15 1. Investigation, ISS or OSS Student Activity Fee $66 2. Investigation, ISS or OSS Yearbook (optional) Yearbook fee will be $45 if paid for 3. Investigation, OSS, due process suspension / expulsion during enrollment in August.
Tardy -Excessive: The student I.D. serves as identification and will admit the student to 1. Administrative reprimand, detention all school functions except for tournaments, musicals, or fund-raising 2. Attendance agreement, detentions projects of school organizations. (The student admission price for home athletic events is $4.00)
Theft or possession of stolen items: 1. 2 days ISS / replace item, contact law enforcement STUDENT FEES 2. 5 days OSS, contact law enforcement Please pay fees at enrollment time. All outstanding fees must 3. Due process: suspension / expulsion, replace item, be paid in full by the close of the year. contact law enforcement
Truant (3-5-7 regarding unexcused absences): 1. Contact parents, copy to county attorney 2. Contact parents, CINC notice to county attorney 3. Child in need of care notice to attorney Vandalism or Destruction of Property: 1. Repair / replace item, 2 days ISS, contact law enforcement 2. Repair / replace item, 2 days OSS, contact law enforcement 23 Meals Transportation Breakfast is available to student via grab & go breakfast carts Students desiring transportation to and from school from 7:25am to 7:51am in various locations in the school. should: Students may eat in cafeteria. • Check with the Transportation Department to see whether they A variety of hot and cold lunch options is provided by the school. A qualify for school-provided transportation (623-2560). student may choose to bring a prepared lunch from home. All • Check with the HHS Guidance office to inquire about the students are expected to report to the cafeteria area during the possibility of shared rides (623-2608). assigned lunch period and remain there until class resumes. School Bus Safety and Conduct Meal prices are as follows and are subject to change: Students should observe these rules when riding in school- Breakfast $1.70 per student meal provided buses or other vehicles. Lunch $2.95 per student meal • Observe same conduct as in the classroom. A la carte Prices vary • Be courteous, use no profane language. • Do not eat or drink on the bus. Families are expected to provide money for each student’s meal • Keep the bus clean. account on a regular and consistent basis. Payments for school meals may be made in the serving area before school or during lunch. • Cooperate with the driver. Parents may view accounts or make payments online at • Do not smoke. www.EZschoolpay.com • Do not be destructive. The district’s meal charging requirements are as follows: • Stay in your seat. Student’s may charge no more than $30 worth of meals to their • Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus. account. Charging of a la carte or extra items to this account will not • Bus driver is authorized to assign seats. be permitted. For the complete Unpaid Meal Charge Policy, visit www.usd489.com Transportation privileges will be lost for a period extending to a maximum of the remainder of the school year for a pupil who either Applications for free/reduced meals will be available online via persistently violates the rules or commits a major violation. in the Nutrition Services tab, or in paper www.usd489.com - form upon request. Crisis Plan and Emergency Procedures
Insufficient Payment The Hays High School Crisis Plan is a guide to students and staff for effective prevention or response to emergency situations that might If a check is returned because of insufficient funds, the writer of the arise. These include natural disasters, accidents, and acts of check will be notified in writing that they have 10 days to make violence, death/suicide, and trauma. Copies of the Crisis Plan are payment in the form of cash, cashier check, or money order. If available in each classroom. School wide drills are held periodically payment is not received during this 10-day extension, the school to maintain familiarity with emergency procedures and readiness for district reserves the right to turn the claim over to the Ellis County response to a crisis. Attorney.
Inclement Weather Parking Lot and School Zone Safety Parents are encouraged to make individual decisions concerning The area around the school becomes congested before and after their child’s attendance during severe weather. If school is to be out school. Please be aware of this and take extra caution when crossing for the day, an announcement will be made prior to 7:00a.m. At any the street as a pedestrian as well as when entering and exiting the time when school is canceled and/or dismissed due to inclement parking area as a driver. weather or other emergency situations, information will be reported Remember, school zone regulations are in effect, and crosswalks are through KAYS, KJLS, KANZ/KZNA, KHAZ, KHOK/KVGB, KFIX, provided for pedestrian safety. KWCH-TV/KBSH-TV, KQQY, KPRD, KZLS, KAKE-TV, KHCT, A parking lot is provided in the front of the high school building for ECTV, and KSNW/KSNC. Emergency Information and School student use. We ask that all students follow these guidelines Closing can also be obtained by signing up for USD 489 Alerts thru regarding the use of the parking lot: School Messenger. To opt in for 2019-2020 Emergency • Park properly within the spaces provided. Notifications: • Refrain from parking in areas designated as fire lanes, or for Please copy and paste the below link in your internet browser. visitors, emergency vehicles, faculty, and pick-up zones. - Follow instructions on the website:. Violators may be towed. http://www.usd489.com/?page_id=8974 • Observe good driving techniques at all times! Failure of any student to practice safe driving habits or to follow parking lot regulations may result in suspended use of the parking lot and/or possible suspension from school. Students in the parking lot without permission during the school day may be subject to disciplinary action. 24 The form must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian stating ACTIVITIES that the student has permission to participate. The physical examination shall not be taken earlier than May 1 of the preceding the school year for which it is applicable. Something for Every Student • Refrain from engaging in outside competition in the same sport Hays High School offers a wealth of co-curricular activities designed during a season in which he/she is representing the school. to teach many valuable lessons—cooperation to time management. From participating in varsity sports to decorating the homecoming float to making posters, there is something for everyone. At Hays Assembly Programs High, schoolwork comes first! In trying to help students juggle a job, Definition a sport, three clubs and a social life, we encourage them to set An assembly is the bringing together of a group of students from priorities, make wise choices, and to enjoy their high school years. multiple classrooms for a special program. Assemblies may involve Hays High School does not provide insurance to cover injuries one or more grade levels, an entire school, or more than one school. involving students. We do, however, provide a $25,000 deductible catastrophic insurance policy, which becomes effective when a Purpose parent’s responsibility reaches $10,000 for students who participate in any Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Assemblies are to have well-defined goals tied to the district sanctioned activity. The district also purchases a rider that lowers the curriculum. They are to be within the emotional, intellectual, and parent’s deductible to $10,000 for students involved in athletic social capacities of the students. Assemblies could include but are activities sanctioned by the KSHSAA. not limited to: All school-sponsored social functions are under the jurisdiction of the • “Pep” or “spirit” assemblies high school administration and the organization sponsor. • Fine arts assemblies, such as dance or music performances • Storytelling • Assemblies encouraging health and wellness National Honor Society • Impromptu assemblies addressing events of significance To be eligible for membership in the June Reynolds–Hays High chapter of the National Honor Society, a candidate must be a junior In order to prepare students for effective citizenship and to provide or senior student with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must opportunities for critical thinking, the district encourages an impartial have been in attendance at Hays High the equivalent of at least one study of issues in a learning environment as free from prejudice as semester. The faculty committee will approve the selection of new possible. A topic typically becomes controversial when different members according to the following criteria: scholarship, service, values are brought to bear on a set of facts and circumstances. If a leadership and character (integrity, positive behavior, cooperation, controversial topic is to be addressed in an assembly, there should and ethics). An active member of the National Honor Society who be, if possible, appropriate materials and follow up activities that transfers to Hays High School need only provide evidence of examine various sides of the topic. Special care is taken to ensure membership in good standing to the faculty committee. assemblies are respectful of families and children with diverse Failure to maintain high standards in each criteria area and/or beliefs, cultures, and values. Assemblies are not to endorse, violation of school policy within the past 12 months and including the advance, or promote any religion or religious practice. summer months may lead to non-admission to or removal from the National Honor Society. Responsibility for Decision With administrative approval, outside speakers or performers may KSHSAA Scholarship Regulations for Athletes be invited to make special presentations at assemblies. This Hays High School is a member of the Kansas State High School approval is to be granted by the appropriate building administrator Activities Association (KSHSAA) and competes as a Class 4-A (usually the principal) for as assembly involving only one school or school with membership in the Western Athletic Conference. Our by the assistant superintendent of instruction and curriculum for an school colors are maroon and gold. Our mascot is the Proud Indian. assembly involving more than one school. The administrator making the decision is responsible for determining that the assembly content is appropriate and researching the presenter’s credentials. To be eligible for participation in events sponsored by the KSHSAA, When possible, references should be obtained and investigated. the student shall: The administrator needs to ensure that presentations comply with • Have passed at least five new subjects (those not previously board policy as well as federal and state law. When more than one passed) during the previous semester or the last semester of school is involved, the assistant superintendent may choose to attendance. delegate responsibility for validating the credentials of the • Be enrolled and attending a minimum of five subjects during presenter, but the assistant superintendent is ultimately responsible the present semester. for the decision. Administrators have the authority to interrupt or • Be a bona fide student in good standing. suspend the presentation at their discretion. • Have a KSHSAA physical examination form on file prior to the first practice.
25 Notification 2. All students may be checked on entry and exit for the presence of alcohol on their breath. Any student who is Notification of scheduled assemblies, including speaker name and found to be under the influence of alcohol or other drug will content, will be provided to parents or legal guardians through be subject to consequences outlined in the USD 489 electronic and/or printed material (such as district or school activity Substance-Free Schools Policy. calendars, school newsletters, notes, emails, and websites). 3. In addition to administrative personnel, two staff members Parents of legal guardians may request that their student be and four parent chaperones must be present for the excused from an assembly. With administrative approval, high purposes of supervision. The sponsoring school club or school students may also be given the choice to opt out of an organization will be financially responsible for two police assembly. Excused students will be required to participate in an officers hired to work all student dances. approved alternate academic activity. 4. Representatives of the sponsoring club or organization and the disc jockey will develop a play list of songs for the Attendance Regulations dance. This list will not include songs containing profanity All team members are expected to be in attendance whenever the or content inappropriate for the school setting. In addition, group is performing. Any absence on the day of an event will the play list should include a broad mix of song styles to require parent authorization in accordance with the attendance cover the range of interests present within the student policy to participate. Coaches and parents will consider the best body. interest of each individual student if the student was absent on the 5. Students dancing together must dance facing one another day prior to the activity. and there must be a space between them. (Face to face Some classes, by their nature, require a special commitment on the and there must be space!) The exception would be a slow part of students who enroll in them (i.e. music performances and dance. However, on a slow dance, the hands must stay contests, debate/forensics, journalism and/or video projects, etc.) above the waist. Any student(s) who violate these Attendance is required unless the absence is approved by the guidelines will be confronted by the administration and may instructor prior to the activity. Failure to obtain such approval may receive a range of disciplinary actions from a warning, to influence the grade earned for the grading period. dismissal from the dance and the student not being eligible to attend any remaining dances that school year, including prom. This range of disciplinary action will be based on Fundraising the: (1) severity of the infraction; (2) frequency of the All fund-raising projects of student organizations must have prior infraction; (3) and what is best for the educational process. approval of the building principal and the approved sponsors. All 6. Students are not to congregate in a tight pack on the dance monies collected must be deposited in the student activity fund. floor area. If a pack develops, supervisory personnel will ask the D.J. to give a verbal reminder to spread out on the dance floor. If the pack persists, the music will be stopped School Dances and the dance will be immediately terminated and no 1. Unless otherwise posted, all school dances will begin at 8 p.m. refunds will be granted. and end at 10:30 p.m. Students must arrive by 9 p.m. and are not 7. Students are hereby given notice that there may be allowed to leave before 10 p.m. without administration notifying a photographic or video equipment utilized by supervisory parent. personnel at any or all dances. 2. All HHS students need their current school ID to enter the dances; students may purchase one for $6 at the door if they do not Transportation for School-Sponsored Trips have one. The school will provide or make arrangements for all transportation 3. Students who have dropped from Hays High need to be involving school activities. All students are expected to travel to and students in good standing and be attending the Learning Center or from the event with the group as assigned. Parents who wish to have completed the GED. take their children with them following the event must sign the sponsor’s list indicating their intention. Parents wishing to have their child ride home with someone other than the parent must sign 4. Visitors to HHS Dances a waiver of responsibility in the Athletic Director’s office before the a) Age limits: No middle school students or non- HHS group’s departure. (See Student Activity Handbook for copy of students that are over 20 allowed. form.) b) Must present valid ID or driver’s license to enter the dance. Parent Activities and Involvement Dance Guidelines Because parent support is an integral part of a student’s total 1. Student dances will be held in the Hays High Gym, unless educational experience, we encourage parents to become active approved in advance by administration, and will run from participants by visiting our school, volunteering time whenever 8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Lighting will be such that all students possible, and attending parent meetings and student activities. can be seen and identified. Students may step out on the supervised patio for fresh air.
26 Substance-Free Schools Prevention Objectives 1. To provide reliable information concerning drug use and A Policy Guide on Student Substance Abuse abuse. All students have a right to attend school in an environment 2. To teach young people to respect their bodies and conducive to learning. Since alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use is recognize the many factors affecting healthy physical illegal and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy growth and development that can be personally development of children and adolescents, the school has a controlled. fundamental and ethical obligation to prevent substance abuse in any 3. To provide programs that enhances self-concept and form and to maintain an educational environment free of substance teaches skills in decision making. abuse. 4. To provide programs in communications skills and USD 489 is strongly committed to the goal of “Healthy, Responsible, assertiveness training that reduces the frustration that can Academically, Successful Youth Capable of Resisting Substance lead to poor academic and social performance. Abuse.” To foster that ideal, USD 489 provides its students (and their parents) a caring faculty and staff; innovative prevention programs; 5. To provide counseling or refer students and families to confidentiality; access to reliable information; and a responsible reputable community resources. intervention program. USD 489 offers its school personnel in-service 6. To provide young people with clear goals and opportunities to keep them abreast of the latest information in the opportunities to become involved in stimulating, creative, areas of prevention, intervention, and student assistance. growth-enhancing activities. Compiled by USD 489 personnel, this policy guide meets those - 7. To address teacher attitudes and school climate through standards set forth in PL 102-226 and the drug-free schools program school climate improvement and staff development of the state of Kansas. activities. 8. To stimulate school, parent, and community action groups Prevention Philosophy in a cooperative effort. Substance abuse prevention is the use of formal and informal 9. To initiate school, parent, and community education activities to promote mental, social, and physical health before the programs. earliest signs of alcohol-related and other drug-related problems. 10. To complement existing school/community programs. Strategies include the development and enhancement of lifelong socialization skills as well as specific alcohol and drug information School Restrictions and programs for education, alternative approaches, and 1. A student shall not, regardless of the quantity: intervention. •possess or consume a beverage containing alcohol; Substance abuse prevention is a positive approach to helping people •possess or use tobacco in any form; maintain healthy lifestyles and attitudes. Prevention is concerned with nonusers, experimenters, and recreational users. The approach will •consume, have in possession, buy, sell, give away, also include referral to an appropriate treatment facility for identified or receive any substance defined by law as a drug. abusers. 2. The rule applies to the entire school year and any portion Efforts in the home that emphasize good family relationships lay the of an activity season that occurs prior to the start of groundwork for substance abuse prevention. Healthy family the school year or after the close of the school year. relationships encourage good physical and mental health, growth and development, and positive self-esteem. More structured or specific prevention programs can be initiated in the family, school, church, and other community institutions. For prevention activities to be effective, community institutions should work cooperatively. Intervention Guidelines Prevention is a complex process and an attainable goal. It is important to develop and enhance basic life skills and competency. Within the total school population various situations may necessitate Generic health promotion is one of the best strategies for improving possible intervention. As an extension of the total policy, the following the quality of lifestyles, but programs that focus on substance abuse school guidelines should be used, with reasonable judgment, when are also important. responding to situations relating to alcohol and drug use/abuse. Prevention is a commitment to health and wellness by helping These situational guidelines have been created as one part of the individuals cultivate skills that build resistance to destructive total Substance Abuse Policy. They are intended to provide a behavior. The promotion of health and wellness is more than the consistent means of effectively responding to alcohol-related and absence of illness. It is the cornerstone of a long-range substance drug-related situations that may occur at school or at school- abuse prevention program. The promotion of health and wellness sponsored events. give substance abuse prevention an ultimate coordinated purpose. Investigation
Our goal for substance abuse prevention is: Whenever there is any reasonable suspicion of alcohol or drug abuse, the principal or the principal’s designee should be involved in Healthy, Responsible, Academically Successful Youth Capable of Resisting Substance Abuse 27
the investigation. The investigation may include a search. A drug 2. Student demonstrates signs of possible alcohol or other sniffing dog may be brought in to check lockers or other personal drug involvement (use and/or possession). belongings on a periodic basis throughout the year. Vehicles on ACTION: The administration will evaluate the possible use and school grounds may also be checked. Guidelines established by the parents will be notified of the concern. If the student has not used, no board of education will be followed in these searches. discipline will occur. If the student is found to have used, discipline A student’s locker is considered school property and may be will occur. (See situation 3.) searched at any time. At times, it may be necessary to search the student’s belongings or person. Any search should be conducted in 3. Student is found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or the presence of another school staff member and/or student’s in possession of alcohol at school or a school sponsored parents or law enforcement officials if necessary. activity for the first time. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be Confidentiality searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be The privacy of students should be respected. Communication searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, regarding alcohol and drug situations that call for referral or and file report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. disciplinary action should be limited to those individuals who have a need to know, determined by the administration using the following INTERVENTION: 1. The student will be referred for assessment to guidelines. determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the level of counseling/treatment needed. 2. While in ISS, the student will be required to review awareness materials about negative effects of Definitions alcohol and/or other drugs and provide an appropriate assignment to When it is suspected or determined that a student may be abusing the in-school suspension (ISS) supervisor upon completion of the drugs/alcohol, the school may request an assessment. The assignment. assessment may be done by a local agency. The school will not be DISCIPLINE: The student will be placed in the ISS program for at responsible for any expenses involved in the assessment. least 5 days.
Drug: A substance that by its chemical nature alters the structure or 4. Student is found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or function of the living organism. A drug is any chemical substance that in possession of alcohol, at school or a school sponsored alters mood, perception, or consciousness and is misused to the activity for the second time. apparent injury of the individual or society. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be Intervention: The confrontation of addictive or problem behavior in searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the the early stages of development. student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be Paraphernalia: The equipment of the drug user. This can include searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, rolling papers, pipes, clips for smoking marijuana cigarettes, and and file a report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. syringes and hypodermic needles. INTERVENTION: 1. The student will be referred for assessment to Reasonable Grounds: Federal law permits public school officials to determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the level search students and student property if there are reasonable grounds of counseling / treatment needed. to believe that the search will yield evidence of violation either of the DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for an law or school rules. The search must be justified at its inception and extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be provided a formal permissible in its scope. hearing no later than 10 days after the notice is given and shall be Treatment: In the event it has been determined that there is afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. substance abuse by a student, treatment may be recommended or required. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs 5. Student is found to be under the influence of drugs and/or in are available for students in the district. A list of the available - possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia at school or a school- programs along with names and addresses of contact persons for the sponsored activity for the first time. program are in the Guidance Office. The cost of such treatment and rehabilitation will be the responsibility of the parents/guardians. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be Students and parents/guardians are responsible for contacting the searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the director of the programs to determine the cost and length of the - student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be program and for enrolling in the program. searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, and file a report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. INTERVENTION: The student will be referred for assessment to Situations and Responses determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the level 1. Student expresses concern and information about his/her of counseling/treatment needed. own or a peer’s alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drug use or seeks DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for at least help. 5 days. ACTION: The administration and counseling office will determine the level of appropriate intervention and develop a plan. DISCIPLINE: No discipline is necessary. 28 6. Student is found to be under the influence of drugs and/or in INTERVENTION: While in ISS, the student will be required to review possession of drugs, drug paraphernalia at school or a school- awareness materials about negative effects of tobacco/tobacco sponsored activity for the second time. products and provide an appropriate assignment to the in-school suspension (ISS) supervisor upon completion of the assignment. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the DISCIPLINE: The student will be placed in the ISS program for at student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be least 2 days. searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, and file a report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. 10. Student is identified for the second time in possession and/or use of tobacco substance and/or related items (to include INTERVENTION: 1. The student will be referred for assessment matches, lighters and/or electronic cigarettes) at school or a to determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the school-sponsored activity. level of counseling/treatment needed. ACTION: The student and the student’s possessions/ locker(s) will DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for an be searched as reasonable grounds exist. If the student refuses to extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be provided a formal cooperate, police will be called and other property of the student may hearing no later than 10 days after the notice is given and shall be be searched. The principal will confiscate items. Parents will be afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. notified as soon as possible. Police will be notified.
7. Student is found to be in possession of a quantity of alcohol INTERVENTION: While in ISS the student will be required to review and/or other drugs or other substances to be sold and/or awareness materials about negative effects of tobacco and tobacco distributed as drugs, at school or a school sponsored activity. products and provide an appropriate assignment to the ISS supervisor upon completion of the ISS assignment. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the DISCIPLINE: The student will be placed in the ISS program for a student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be period of no less than 5 days. searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, and file a report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. 11. Student is identified for the third time in possession of and/or use of tobacco substance and/or related items (to include INTERVENTION: The student will be referred for assessment to matches, lighters and/or electronic cigarettes) at school or at determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the level school sponsored activities. of counseling / treatment needed. ACTION: The student and student’s locker(s) will be searched DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for an as reasonable grounds exist. If the student refuses to cooperate, extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be provided a formal police will be called and other property may be searched. The hearing no later than10 days after the notice is given and shall be principal will confiscate items. Parents will be notified as soon as afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. possible. Police will be notified.
INTERVENTION: 1. The student will be referred for assessment 8. Student is found to receive a quantity of alcohol and/or other drugs or other substances to be sold and/or distributed as drugs to determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the from another student, at school or a school sponsored activity. level of counseling / treatment needed. ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for an searched as reasonable grounds exist. Police will be notified. If the extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be given a formal student refuses to cooperate, other property of the student may be hearing no later than 5 days after the notice was given and shall be searched. The principal will confiscate items, turn them over to police, afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. and file a report. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. 12. Situations involving school-sponsored activities located in INTERVENTION: The student will be referred for assessment to another community. In the event the activity is occurring in another determine the extent of alcohol and/or drug involvement and the level community, the following procedure shall be followed: Should the of counseling / treatment needed. principal or (the principal’s designee) be present, the procedure will DISCIPLINE: The student will be suspended out of school for an remain unchanged as noted in earlier situations. Should the principal extended period beyond 5 days. The student will be provided a formal (or the principal’s designee) not be present, he/she will be notified hearing no later than 10 days after the notice is given and shall be immediately. The following shall also be carried out: a. The severity afforded all rights according to KSA 72-8901-8908. of the situation shall be assessed, including the condition of the student(s) involved. b. Should the situation be assessed as life- 9. Student is identified for the first time in possession and/or threatening, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement use of tobacco substance and/or related items (to include officials shall be notified. c. Parents shall also be notified and matches, lighters and/or electronic cigarettes) at school or a informed of the situation. Parents may be asked to come to the school-sponsored activity. community and possibly transport the student(s) home. d. Should the ACTION: The student and student’s possessions/locker(s) will be situation not be assessed to be life-threatening or serious, the student searched as reasonable grounds exist. If the student refuses to and all evidence shall be returned via school-sponsored cooperate, other property may be searched. The principal will transportation as soon as possible. The principal and parents shall confiscate items. Parents will be notified as soon as possible. Police also be notified of the situation. Upon return to school, a conference will be notified. shall be held and all procedures as stated in this policy document shall be followed.
29 13. Responding to specific alcohol and /or drug situations that Recommendation: The student must complete an alcohol may occur among students while involved in activities evaluation to avoid suspension of future events. sanctioned by the KSHSAA and/or other extracurricular Loss of Eligibility, Second/Third Times: Any student, grades 7–12, activities, community, performance, and service organizations found to be in violation of this policy a second time will be dismissed sponsored by the school. (Organizations include Student Council; from his/her present activity; to be eligible for the upcoming season; National Honor Society; FFA, Science Club, Spirit Club, Foreign he/she must follow the results of the alcohol evaluation required for Language Clubs, Drama, or any other club at HHS; Music, Forensics, first-time offenders. Third-time offenders will not be allowed to Debate, Pep and Marching Band, Choir(s), and Chamber Singers participate in any activity for the remainder of the year. when not involved in interscholastic activities). Conference: Any student found to be in violation either the first or Responsibility: A clear understanding of the USD 489 policy, which second time will be required to be present with a parent at a conforms to policy governing activities sanctioned by the KSHSAA, conference that shall include but not be limited to an administrator, a will prevent future conflict should a need for disciplinary action occur. coach or sponsor, the Activities Director, and person or persons It is the intent of this policy to prevent problems and not patrol to find identifying the violation. Legal Appeal: Should the student and parent them—the school staff will not “police” the town looking for violators. choose to appeal the decision of the committee; they shall be - Neither will the school become involved with situations confined afforded those rights as defined by KSA 72-8904. within the home or situations involving direct supervision and consent of the parents. Although the school will never condone the use of alcohol or drugs, its involvement is restricted to school-related - Resources activities. Intervention and Treatment ACTION, INTERVENTION, AND DISCIPLINE: The previous stated policy will be followed. USD 489 is fortunate to have many agencies available to assist in both the prevention and intervention of substance-abuse problems. LOSS OF ELIGIBILITY: Any student found to be in violation of this Please see one of our counselors for information about professional policy will not be allowed to participate in any event during resources. suspension. If no events are scheduled during suspension, the student will not be allowed to participate in at least the next sponsored event. To be eligible for the upcoming season, he/she must follow the Evaluation results of the alcohol evaluation required for first-time offenders. Regular evaluations of this USD 489 policy will take place.
30 Acceptable Use Policy Agreement USD 489 Hays, Kansas USD 489 offers a comprehensive system of technological equipment. Users may have access to internal and external resources toretrieve and process information designed to facilitate learningand enhance educational information exchange.
USD 489 assumes responsibility for the management of the structure, hardware, and software that allow users access to information technologies foreducational purposes. District equipment includes (but is not limited to computers, drives, printers. scanners, networks, video and audio recorders, cameras, photocopiers. telephones, modems, and other related technological resources. Software includes (but isnot limited to) computersoftware, print and non-print resources. Networks include (butis notlimited to)allvoice,videoanddatasystems, including thedistrict'sinternal network and theInternet.
The purpose of these technology systems is to facilitate communications in support of education and research that isconsistent with educational objectives and the outcomes for USO 489. The school district reserves the right to monitor all use of technology systems. The district may, at its discretion, review all technology systems accessed by users. Such monitoring may be conducted without notice. Acting asagent of USD 489, the administration will determine if specific use of the technology systems is appropriate and/or consistent with acceptable use. This decision is final. The use of district technology systems isaprivilege and may be revoked at any time. USD 489 is not responsible for any actions taken by the users that do not support the purposes and outcomes of USD489. Internet Safety Policy USD 489 Hays, Kansas
USD 489 utilizes a wide variety of devices and computer systems with Internet capable access. The purpose of these systems is to facilitate information and resources in support of education and research that is consistent with educational objectives and the outcomes for USD 489. The district’s Internet Safety Policy will follow the guidelines set forth by the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”) and Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act (“NCIPA”). The Internet Safety Policy will apply to students, staff, and anyone else that accesses the USD 489 network or computer systems. The school district will employ an Internet filtering mechanism as a technology prevention measure to block access to material deemed as pornographic, child pornography, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. The organization does not warrant the effectiveness of Internet filtering. Acting as an agent of USD 489, the district systems administrator and technology coordinator are responsible for management of Internet filtering mechanism. It shall be the responsibility of all members of the USD 489 staff to educate, supervise, and monitor appropriate usage of the computer network and access to the Internet in accordance with this policy. It is also their responsibility in educating minors on appropriate online behavior, including interactions with other individuals on social networking sites/chat rooms, cyber bullying awareness and response, safe usage of electronic mail, instant messaging, and other forms of direct electronic communications. The privacy of users is limited and the school district reserves the right to monitor all use of technology systems. The district may, at its discretion, review all technology systems accessed by users. Such monitoring may be conducted without notice. The use of district technology systems is a privilege and may be revoked at any time. Failure to adhere to network policies and rules may subject users to warnings, usage restrictions, disciplinary actions, or legal proceedings. USD 489 is not responsible for any actions taken by the users or any loss of information by the user. Acting as an agent of USD 489, the administration will determine if specific use of the technology systems is appropriate and/or consistent with acceptable use. This decision is final. Prohibited User Activity may include but is not limited to:
• Accessing material deemed as pornographic, child pornography, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. • The act of circumventing, tampering, disabling, or relaxing the Internet filter is strictly prohibited except by authorized technology personnel for bona fide research or other lawful purposes.
31 • Using the technology systems to disrupt the activity of others, to harass or discriminate against others. (e.g., “cyberbullying”). • To gain unauthorized access to computer systems or programs, or to initiate any type of malware or virus in any computer system or program. (e.g. “hacking”). • Using profanity, obscenity, discriminatory language, vulgarities and other inappropriate language, graphics or sound on the computer system or in any electronic communication. • Student should not reveal any personal, confidential, or private information about themselves or another individual such as home address, phone number, etc. Staff should not reveal any personal, confidential, or private information about students as to comply with the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” (FERPA) • Access to social networking websites or chat room web sites is prohibited except for sites that have been approved by administration as educationally appropriate. • Representing oneself as someone other than who you are, including using someone else’s account number or password. (e.g., “fraud”, “identify theft”) • Allowing someone else to use your account number or password except for authorized technology personnel. • Vandalism, damaging equipment, or intentionally wasting resources. This includes physical damage as well as digital damage, such as deleting data or defacing district websites and computer systems. • Removing hardware and/or software from the premises without prior authorization. • Violating any federal or state copyright or unfair trade law. This includes the unauthorized downloading or storing of copyrighted music and movies. • Violating any federal, state, local, common law, or criminal law. • Conducting any activity that exposes the district to litigation or expenses. • Violating any laws that might suggest libels or slander. • Benefiting personally from the sale of "User-Developed Subject Matter" created while under the supervision or employment of USD 489.
I understand and will abide by the guidelines outlined in this Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy Agreement. I understand that any violation of this agreement will result in disciplinary action.
_ _ Name of User (please print) Date: Signature of Student:
Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date:
THIS AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE USD489 ONLINE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
32 Hays High School Technology Procedure and Management Technology Check-out process: Devices will be checked out to students in grades 9 through 12 who have, and whose parent/guardian has: o Read and signed the USD 489 Acceptable Use Agreement o Paid the $50 (per device) USD 489 Technology Fee o Attend a device orientation which includes the use of submitting a student Help-Desk ticket. • Daily use guidelines and management of technology: o Student will bring the fully charged device to HHS daily. o Student will protect the device from extreme heat and cold, as well as wet and dirty conditions. o No personally owned device will be allowed to access the USD489 network. o Teachers will determine when the student device is to be accessed in the class. o Teachers will direct students to submit an IT Help-Desk ticket for any device problem immediately. o Teachers will review the “USD 489 Acceptable Use Agreement” with students during the first Pride Time Period of the school year. Transfer / new students will review the agreement with a HHS Counselor when they enroll. o All Classrooms will have the HHS Technology Rules posted in the classroom. o HHS is not responsible for personally owned technology brought to school if lost, stolen, or vandalized. • Prohibited Practices: o Using, possessing, or distributing media containing applications or data inconsistent with educational objective is prohibited. o Using “proxy servers” to access sites and/or programs. o Using the technology systems for personal or private business, for advertisement, political lobbying, or for incurring financial commitments over the USD 489 network. o Using the technology systems to disrupt the activity of others, to harass or discriminate against others, to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or programs, or to initiate any type of virus in any system or program. o Using profanity, obscenity, discriminatory language, vulgarities and other inappropriate language, graphics or sound. o Removing or altering the USD 489 identifying labels or barcodes in any way. o Using the system to obtain, originate, or disseminate pornographic and/or sexual content. o Representing oneself as someone other than who you are. o Using someone else’s account number or password or allowing someone else to use another’s account & password. o Failing to notify school officials and file a police report immediately if the Device is stolen. Failing to provide a copy of the police report to HHS. (Failure to file a report will result in full payment for the cost of the Device.) o Loaning the Device to others or leaving it unattended. o Defacing Device or charger in any way (i.e.: stickers, markers, whiteout, scratching, etc.) o Attempting to repair the Device if it is not working properly is prohibited. o Trespassing in digital folders not authorized to the user. o Damaging equipment or intentionally wasting resources. o Removing hardware and/or software from the premises without prior authorization. o Violating copyright law. Violating any federal, state, local, common law, or criminal law. o Violating any laws that might suggest libel or slander. o *Device, any cell phone, any camera, and any other device that contains a camera may NOT be accessed in locker room, restrooms of HHS, USD 489 property or any property being used by USD 489 for a school event.
Loaners: o Loaner devices may be available for use when a student device is being reviewed and/or repaired, but it may not be an identical device.
33 Interval Check-ups: All students will give their Device and Charger to HHS Personnel to verify the device is working effectively and being appropriately cared for at the following intervals. (A Check list will be completed for each device before it is returned to student.) October 21 &22, 2019 First Quarter Check during Pride Time *December 17 & 18, 2019 Second Quarter Check during Pride Time **March 17 & 18, 2020 Third Quarter Check during Pride Time ***May 14, 2020 End of School Year Check-in Review
*Device will not leave HHS during Winter Recess (December 23, 2019 - January 3, 2020). **Any Device needing work during check-up will be left at HHS during Spring Break (March 23-27, 2020). ***All devices will be returned for summer before May 14, 2020.
Check list to evaluate student device: DATE: • Device has not been “defaced” and is clean • Device starts up and shuts down normally • Device construction and parts are in tact • The screen is not damaged and appears to be working appropriately • HHS Image configuration is in tact • All ports, cameras, and speaker are operational • Wear is consistent with normal daily use
Discipline: *If there is a loss of device, students/parents will be responsible for the cost to replace the device
o Failure to follow use of Device rules will result in disciplinary action that can include: . Confiscation of the Device: Depending on the severity, the user may lose access for a period of the entire school year. . Suspension: Depending on the severity, the user may be short-term suspended or suspended for a period of the remainder of the school year. o Students who purposely damage the Device or fail to take appropriate care of the Device will be suspended for vandalism and pay for damages. After payment, an older, prior-lease Device will be loaned to the student for use at school for a period to have the student demonstrate the willingness to take appropriate care. o Students who do not submit a Help-Desk ticket for repair when needed may lose access to the device for an extended period. Repeated violations may result in loss of access for the year.
Damaging Device or attempting to do so: 1. Vandalism: ISS, Payment for repair parts and labor, loss of current Device. Contact law enforcement if necessary. 2. Vandalism: OSS, may include long-term suspension, and computer loss for year. Contact law enforcement if necessary.
Damaging network or attempting to do so: 1. May result in long-term suspension/expulsion and computer loss for year.
Computer Violation (Student refuses to follow directive regarding classroom use): 1-2. Detention 2. Continued violation, ISS + 2 weeks without computer. 3. ISS + Hearing to include student, teacher, parent, and administration, loss of computer.
Internet Violation: (Use of “proxy servers” to bypass USD489 filters settings): 1. Administrative warning, Review AUA, Detention(s) 2. 2 days ISS, Review AUA 3. 2 days OSS, loss of technology for the year (student may be removed from class where violation occurs)
34 Internet Violation: (Pornography/Inappropriate content access): 1. 2 days ISS, contact parents, 2 weeks of computer loss, loss of wireless connectivity for 9 weeks. Contact law enforcement if necessary. 2. 4 days ISS, contact parents, computer loss for year. Contact law enforcement if necessary. * Possession of child pornography and/or felony content will result in legal report being filed and due process hearing. **If computer or its hard drive is ceased by legal authorities, the student will pay for the cost of replacement plus labor.
Intimidation / Harassment of Others using Technology: 1. Administrative detention & notification of parents. Contact law enforcement if necessary. 2. 2 days ISS & loss of device for 10 school days. Contact law enforcement if necessary. 3. OSS until parent conference, loss of device for semester, may result in due process. Contact law enforcement if necessary.
Parent Responsibilities
Students have been issued a Device to educate and prepare him/her for their future by learning how to learn using technology. Parents are required to read, agree to, and sign the USD 489 Acceptable Use Agreement / Internet Safety Policy prior to the student receiving the Device. Students will not be assigned a Device until the Agreement is signed.
It is essential the following guidelines be followed to ensure the safe, efficient, and ethical operation of this Device. (If parents are not already doing these things concerning your student’s cell phone, they may want to consider it… the phone IS a computer.)
Parents & Guardians are expected to… • Supervise student’s use of the Device while away from school. • Identify a location in the home where technology is allowed… perhaps the dining room living room, NOT an unsupervised area like a bedroom. • Discuss the family's values and expectations regarding the use of the Device at home. • Establish a “Computer Curfew” and at night, store the computer in the living area of the home… not the student’s bedroom. • Supervise the student's use of the internet, video, video communication, and email. • Use the student’s machine from time to time to understand its potential and view the history of its use. • Report any problems with the Device to HHS immediately. • Help assure the student recharges the Device battery nightly and is brought to HHS each school day. • Return the Device to HHS when requested or upon the student’s exit from HHS.
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Hays High School Activities Handbook USD 489 • Hays, Kansas
Introduction and Philosophy The Hays High School Activities Program functions as a single (9- Our Alma Mater: 12) coordinated program which incorporates the following activities Out upon the western prairie chartered by Student Council, approved by the Administration and Waves our banner high sanctioned by the Board of Education. These activities currently Far surpassing wealth unspoken include: Sealed by friendship’s tie Marching Band Boys/Girls Basketball Jazz/Concert bands Boys/Girls Swimming Loved and cherished Orchestra Boys/Girls Track Brave and true Chamber Singers Baseball Dear to every heart Hail to thee, our Alma Mater Debate and Forensics Softball Hail to dear Hays High Football Cheerleading
Cross Country Student Council Sportsmanship—Rule 52 Volleyball National Honor Society Activities are an important aspect of the total educational process at Wrestling Spirit Club Hays High. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, Weight Lifting Scholar’s Bowl to understand and to value the concepts of sportsmanship and Boys/Girls Golf Science Olympiad teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and staff to teach and
Boys/Girls Tennis FFA model sportsmanship, to build school pride, and to increase student Boys/Girls Soccer Newspaper and community involvement. Activities are also an opportunity for the
Yearbook community to demonstrate its support for the participants and the school and to model the concepts of sportsmanship for our youth as respected representatives of society. Hays High students, coaches, Hays High School is a member of the Kansas State High School sponsors, staff and fans are expected to conduct themselves with Activities Association and competes as a Class 4-A school. In class at all activities and represent their school in a positive manner. accordance with the Kansas State High School Activities Association Sportsmanship is a general way of thinking and behaving. The By-laws, participation in interscholastic activities as part of a school’s following sportsmanship guidelines apply to activities both in and out educational program is a privilege and not a right. Students wishing of town. to participate are required to meet standards of personal behavior • Be courteous to all. (Participants, coaches, sponsors, and academic achievement related to school purposes. All officials, staff and fans) participants must be prepared for a high level of performance and • Know the rules, abide by and respect the officials’ shall approach each competition with a successful outcome in mind. decisions. Activities help to ensure that every student has an adult within the • Win with character and lose with dignity. school environment they can trust and communicate with on a regular • Display appreciation for good performance. basis and at the same time provides experiences that develop character, self-concept and a healthy mind and body. Young people •Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, learn lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, how to win team and school. and lose gracefully; lessons on follow-through commitment, • Permit only positive sportsmanlike behavior to reflect on your leadership and even dealing with adversity. Activities promote school school or its activities. spirit and help all students, spectators as well as participants, develop pride in our community. Sportsmanship—General Colors, Mascot, Alma Mater The school will be responsible for ensuring that all students, participants, coaches/sponsors and fans conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner when representing the school. Expectations Our school colors are maroon and gold. for sportsmanship will be communicated by the administration. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for removal of the Our mascot is the Indian. (A respectful depiction of the Native offender(s) from the site. Acts of unsportsmanlike behavior may American Indian will be used always, including logos). include but are not limited to: • Taunting or criticizing game officials, school personnel, fans, participants or coaches.
36 • Using obscene language or gestures toward game officials, Assistant Coaches/Sponsors school personnel, fans, participants, or coaches. • The assistant will be directly responsible to the head coach. • Intentionally inciting participants and/or spectators to unruly or • Assistants will assume responsibilities identical to those of violent behavior. head coaches/sponsors in matters such as attendance at • Striking or attempting to strike or otherwise physically abuse practice sessions, appropriate attire, proper attention to the game officials, school personnel, fans, participants or details of supervision for activity trips, professional coaches. participation during all contests and events, etc. • Possessing and/or using alcohol or other chemical substances. Expectations
Administration of Activity Programs Coaches/Sponsors • Understand the tremendous influence he/she has on student The School Principal participants. • The principal is the official representative of the school and is • Respect and support officials/judges always. Refrain from responsible for any official action taken by the school. demonstration of outrage at an official/judge’s call. • The principal is responsible for overseeing the general attitude • Set an example for players and spectators. Require of the student body and the way activities programs are sportsmanlike conduct for all participants and discipline conducted by the activities director and/or coaches/sponsors. participants as appropriate. • Shake hands with opposing coaches before and after the The Activities Director game. • The activities director is directly responsible to the principal. • Maintain good relationships with media. Provide scores and • The primary responsibility for the leadership, administration event information in a timely manner. and the supervision of activities programs belongs to the • Teach and expect participants to play hard and play fair. Allow activities director. no illegal or unethical practices. • The activities director/principal is responsible for maintaining • Know the rules! written evaluations for head coaches/sponsors in all activities. • Refrain from publicly criticizing students, other coaches, officials. • Offer students a time to issue concerns privately with coaches. The Head Coach/Sponsor • Reprimanding participants in an abusive manner is not • The head coach/sponsor will conduct the program (9-12). permitted. • The head coach/sponsor will be involved in the selection • Use or allowing the use of profanity in any practice or game (whenever possible), direction, and supervision of assistant situation is not permitted. coaches/sponsors. (The head coach/sponsor must make • Encourage open dialogue. Assure confidentiality. his/her program expectations known to all assistants and • Listen to concerns! The coach is still responsible for decisions. students.) Parent concerns will be heard. • The head coach/sponsor must successfully complete required • Refrain from the use of alcohol/chemical substance in tests (KSHSAA) as appropriate. Each head coach/sponsor accordance to professional and contractual responsibilities. must be familiar with and uphold the policies of the district • Encourage participants who choose to participate in more than and/or the Kansas State High School Activities Association one activity. with assistants and students. • Encourage attendance and participation in the weight • The head coach may establish other training rules as room during the school year and during summer time. necessary providing the rules are not in conflict with district • Encourage attendance/participation at/in other sports policy and/or KSHSAA regulations. The activities director must and activities. Music/Band regularly support other be informed in writing of any rules established by individual sports, please support music/band and other coaches/sponsors. All students involved in the program must activities!!! receive print copy of the rules associated with the program • Are responsible for appropriate supervision of student • The head coach will maintain a close working relationship with participants with regard to practice sessions and competition the coaches/sponsors in other programs and with the during scheduled times and until the last student leaves. assistants within his/her program. • The head coach/sponsor will conduct written evaluations of all assistant coaches within the program. • The head coach (coach serving as head coach) will maintain and carry a medical card for each participant. • The head coach will be aware of any individual health plan for students participating in his/her program.
37 Evaluations • Demonstrate and promote a cooperative spirit between the student body, the staff, and school administration. The purpose of the evaluation will be: • Abide by the rules and expectations for Cheerleaders as • To promote continuous improvement of instruction. prescribed by the sponsor (see also Cheerleading Handbook). • To identify, recognize, and praise quality coaching and • Take advantage of opportunities to communicate one-on-one instruction. with the sponsor. • To identify factors which interfere with a coach/sponsor’s overall performance and contribution to the program. Pep Band • Respect players, coaches, staff, fans, and officials always. The procedure for evaluation will be: • Coordinate playing with cheerleading routines. • The Activities Director and/or Principal will review the written • Avoid selections that may be embarrassing to fans or players assessment with the head coach at the conclusion of each regardless of team affiliation. season. • Play only during the following times: Prior to the game, • The Head Coach/sponsor will review the written assessment between quarters and at halftime, during time-outs and with assistant coaches/sponsors at the conclusion of each. following the game. • Assistant Coach/sponsor evaluations will be completed prior • Promptly discontinue play when game action resumes. to the head coach’s evaluation conference with the • Adhere to the expectations that apply to fans and spectators. administration. • Abide by the rules and expectations for Cheerleaders as • A coach/sponsor may write a rebuttal to the evaluation. prescribed by the director. • The Activities Director and the Principal will be responsible for the recommendations to renew a coaching contract. Spectators (Parents, Students, Fans) • Demonstrate and promote good sportsmanship as defined Participants by Rule 52 of the KSHSAA. • Treat officials, coaches, administration, and opponents with • Remember that the activity is for the participants. respect. • Respect, cooperate with, and respond appropriately to • Refrain from displays of uncontrolled temper. cheerleaders. • Experience victory with enthusiasm and compassion; defeat • Obey school officials and faculty supervisors. with pride and grace. • Treat officials with respect always. • Congratulate opponents in a sincere way following victory or • Maintain self-control at all times. defeat. • Use of profane and abusive language or gestures is not • Accept decisions of the coach. appropriate. • Demonstrate and promote good sportsmanship as defined by • Refrain from engaging in any activity that distracts from or Rule 52 of the KSHSAA. is disruptive to the event. • Explain the rules, strategies, and expectations of the game to • Respect public property. parents and friends so they can better understand the • Understand that school authorities can remove any decisions that are made. spectator who engages in disrespectful behavior. • Use of profane language or obscene gestures is not permitted. • Understand that school authorities have the right to keep • Take advantage of opportunities to communicate one-on-one fans from attending activities if their conduct is not with the coach. appropriate. • Arrange work schedules to meet team commitments. • Remember that academics come first! • Use of bells, whistles, and noisemakers is not appropriate for indoor events. Cheerleaders • Parents of participants should take advantage of opportunities to communicate concerns directly with the • Promote positive crowd response. Start a popular yell to divert sponsor. the crowd’s attention when booing or inappropriate chants • develop. • Welcome visiting teams and visiting cheerleaders. Student/Parent/Coach Relationships • Display signs that are positive and welcoming (not It is the belief at Hays High School that by nurturing good antagonizing to the visitors). Verify location of the cheer squad communication and by working together, a mutually satisfactory with the host administration to avoid blocking the view of solution can be developed for any situation. Communication is spectators. critical to the establishment of positive relationships between • Maintain composure in trying circumstances. coaches and sponsors, students and parents. Coaches and • Applaud injured players and recognize outstanding sponsors are expected to provide ongoing feedback and support to performances regardless of team affiliation. students regarding their progress and to provide pertinent • Be alert for inappropriate spectator behavior and notify the information to parents. Students and parents are encouraged to advisor, security, or administration for appropriate action as communicate openly with coaches and sponsors. When questions necessary. or concerns arise, the following procedure should be followed to • Display loyalty to school and team regardless of the outcome address the issues directly in reaching a resolution: of the game.
38 1. Review the Activities Handbook and any other regulations determined by the administration, is not in good standing as noted for the specific program. and is ineligible for a period as specified by the administration.) 2. Wherever appropriate, the student should contact the coach/sponsor to discuss questions and concerns. •Have a KSHSAA physical form on file prior to the first practice. (Refers to athletic competition only.) 3. When necessary, the parent(s) should contact the head coach or sponsor to discuss concerns. If the discussion is •Refrain from engaging in outside competition in the same unproductive, the coach/sponsor or parent should request a sport during a season in which he/she is representing the meeting with the Activities Director. school. 4. If the concern remains unresolved, a meeting will be All questions regarding eligibility (including those regarding transfer scheduled with the student and/or parent, the students) will be addressed by the athletic director. coach/sponsor, the activities director and the principal. 5. Complaints registered outside the above channels will be Physicals referred appropriately when circumstances warrant. To represent Hays High in interschool athletic, spirit or spirit However, if the concern remains unresolved after Steps 1–4 have competition groups, a student must have on file with the Athletic been exhausted, a telephone call, personal conference or written Director a signed statement (physical form) by a practicing statement should be submitted to the superintendent of schools physician or a registered physician assistant, certifying that the outlining the concern(s). student has passed an adequate physical examination and is physically fit to participate in interschool athletic or spirit groups. A NOTE: Any concern registered will be investigated by the parent or legal guardian stating that the student has express administration. Anonymous letters or phone calls will not be permission to participate must also sign this statement. No student considered credible reports. shall participate in a practice or an event until this form is completed. Physicals must be completed and dated after May 1st Memberships of the preceding the school year for which it is applicable.
Medical Cards Kansas State High School Activities Association Medical Information will be completed on line, via PowerSchool, during enrollment. Coaches will have access to this information at Western Athletic Conference home and away events, assuring that all relevant emergency Hays High is a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) medical information is available for reference and appropriate with Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, and Liberal. The WAC response. is registered with the Kansas State High School Activity Association and has representative participation in the establishment and evaluation of rules and regulations set by the KSHSAA. This Participation conference provides opportunities for our student athletes to participate, compete, and to be recognized in a very competitive Student Participation field of athletes. After each season, conference coaches make all- Students may participate in two athletic sports per season if: conference team selections. For each athletic activity, the head (1) The student is in good standing with the school. coach will nominate athletes from his/her team. From that slate of candidates, all other league head coaches will select the all- (2) The student maintained at least a 3.0 GPA the previous conference team by majority vote. A single vote guarantees the semester. participant honorable mention status. (3) A Hays High School Dual Participation Contract has been completed and is on file prior to the first day of the season in which they wish to dual participate. This contract serves as the agreement Student Eligibility between all parties involved. Both primary and secondary activity coaches/sponsors, the 3rd and 4th period teachers of the student, To be eligible for events sponsored by the KSHSAA, the student the student, and the student’s parent must all sign the contract and must: agree in order for dual-participation to take place. (See Appendix for •Have passed at least five new subjects (those not copy of Dual Participation Contract) previously passed) of unit weight, or its equivalency, the • Students will participate at the level where they will develop previous semester or the last semester of attendance. and contribute to the success of the team. (Students may attend summer school for obtaining school Studies have shown that participation in activities is often a critical credit but this credit, as ruled by KSHSAA, shall not count aspect in the academic as well as the social for eligibility.) success of young people. With that in mind, it is the goal of Hays •Be enrolled in and attending a minimum of five new subjects High School to include as many students as possible in of unit weight during the current semester. interscholastic contests and activities. Hays High School neither •Be a bona fide student in good standing. (A student who is suggests nor encourages specialization (concentrating on a single under penalty of suspension or whose character or conduct sport) at any level. It is recognized, however, that from time to time, brings discredit to the school or to the student, as resources (facilities, equipment, time & access to coaching, contest 39 schedules, etc.) require that the size of some teams be limited. This •Students wishing to participate in the tryouts should register is the most difficult decision a coach or sponsor will have to make during one of the practice sessions. throughout the season. When “cutting” becomes necessary, the •No fewer than three optional practice sessions are following guidelines shall be followed: scheduled (where routines are taught) at various times to 1. Selecting the individual participants for an athletic team or accommodate student schedules. competitive program is the sole responsibility of the head •Participants are judged on technique, personality, dress, coach/sponsor and his or her staff. poise, ability, memory, etc. 2. Each candidate will have had the opportunity to participate •All prospective members must participate in the tryouts. in a minimum number (5) of practices/tryout dates to Returning members are not guaranteed a position on the demonstrate his/her skills and/or value as a team member. squad. 3. Head coaches/sponsors are to inform the Activities Director •At the tryouts, candidates are identified by number and not of all participants being considered for the team’s reduction by name. Individual squads are determined using these in size. numbers to ensure a fair process. 4. The coach/sponsor will personally counsel each individual •The squad sponsors are responsible for tallying the scores participant who does not make the team offering him/her a and posting the rosters. realistic view of such things as playing time, role on the •Team captains will be selected by the sponsors based upon team, etc. No “cut lists” will be posted. the criteria of seniority, leadership abilities and point total. 5. Whenever possible, the coach/sponsor will encourage •There are no captains for dance team; performance team students to remain a part of the team in another capacity leaders are chosen by the sponsor. such as manager, film technician, stat person, etc. • It is the intent that freshmen will play on freshmen teams where those teams exist. However, the individual Playing Time student’s developmental level may dictate participation at At HHS, each contest or performance will be approached with a a higher level. successful outcome in mind. All participants must be prepared for a • Freshmen may advance to junior varsity or varsity high level of competition. positions during the season (or after the freshmen • At the sub-varsity level, experience for as many students as season) Parents will be consulted prior to this action. possible is priority. • At the varsity level, a successful outcome to the contest is 6. Sub-varsity teams (freshman, sophomore, junior varsity): priority. 7. The objective at this level is to participate in practice Coaches/sponsors will make decisions consistent with these goals. and/or games to enhance competitive skills. There is no guarantee of equity in “playing time.” The 8. Efforts will be made to play every student who has made coach/sponsor will determine the role and the amount of playing the team. 9. Varsity: time prescribed for each participant. Coaches may also decide to make ‘cuts’ of participants due to large numbers and/or to maintain 10. Successful competition is the goal at this level. a reasonable level of competition. Any participant who is ‘cut’ will be 11. Students must be prepared for high level competition; given verbal notification from the coach and reasons why. All therefore, it is the intent at the varsity level to field the participants are expected to win and to lose with a high level of best athletes/performers. class and dignity. 12. Playing time is not guaranteed nor will it be equal at this level. 13. Individual playing time will be at the discretion of the Sexual Harassment Policy coaching staff. The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive working and learning environment, free from Tryouts for Select Groups (Cheerleading) discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment. Sexual To become a member of the Cheer Squad, the student must harassment will not be tolerated by the school district. Sexual “tryout” before a panel of three judges (usually representative harassment of employees or students of the district by board of the FHSU Cheer Squad). Although the number maximum members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, of eighteen dance team members or fifteen cheer squad students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact members are selected from the top scorers, the number with the school district is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is selected each year is contingent upon the “natural break” in unlawful discrimination based on sex under Title IX of the Education the scores such that no candidate should have scores lower Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and than five points below the previous member selected. the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of sexual Students are asked to contact the respective sponsor for harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all more information. school-sponsored activities, programs or events. •The tryout schedule will be posted at Hays High School and Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the the middle school at least one week prior to the tryouts. school is prohibited, if the harassment occurs on school grounds. It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student,
40 employee, or other individual associated with the school. It shall To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained further be a violation for any employee to discourage a student or throughout the investigation of a complaint. The desire for another employee from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of conduct a thorough investigation, to take appropriate corrective this policy. Violation of this policy by any employee shall result in action or to provide due process to the accused. disciplinary action, up to and including termination. False or malicious complaints of sexual harassment may result in Sexual harassment shall include, but not be limited to, unwelcome corrective or disciplinary action against the complainant. sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or A summary of this policy and related materials shall be posted in each physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to such district facility. The policy shall also be published in student, parent conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an and employee handbooks as directed by the district compliance individual’s employment; (2) submission to or rejection of such coordinator. Notification of the policy shall be included in the school conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment newsletter or published in the local newspaper annually. decisions affecting such individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work Attendance at Activities performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working All team members are expected to be in attendance whenever the environment. group is performing. Some classes, by their nature, require a special Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct commitment on the part of students who enroll in them (i.e. music or written or graphic material. Sexual harassment may include, but is performances and contests, debate/forensics, journalism and/or not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual video projects, etc.) Attendance is required, unless the coach or activity; repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning instructor prior, to the activity, approves the absence. Failure to obtain implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting or demanding sexual such approval may result in consequences being imposed and/or involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning may influence the grade earned for the grading period. an employee’s job status. The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and Traveling with the Team persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the The Activities Director will provide direction to coaches regarding harassment immediately. Complaints of sexual harassment will be buses/seats available, economic considerations, etc., in determining promptly investigated and resolved. the traveling squad for each team. The coach for each activity is Employees who believe that they have been subjected to sexual responsible for determining which participants will travel with the harassment should discuss the problem with their immediate team. Players injured during the respective season are eligible to supervisor. If an employee’s immediate supervisor is the alleged travel with the team at the coach’s discretion. Whenever harasser, the employee should discuss the problem with the building possible/appropriate, lost school time will be considered when principal or the district compliance officer as designated annually by determining whether students who are not expected to play will travel the board of education. with the team. Employees who do not believe that the matter is appropriately resolved through this meeting may file a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure (see Appendix A - Title Student attendance at school on game day IX). To be eligible to participate in the activity/contest that evening, Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, students are expected to attend school for at least one-half day. Any under the totality of the circumstances, the alleged behavior absence on the day of an event will require parent authorization in constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. accordance with the attendance policy. Administration and coaches, Unacceptable conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, with parental input, will then consider the best interest of each depending on the nature of the conduct and its severity, individual student in determining if the student should be allowed to persuasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable travel/perform. Students whose absence is unexcused will not but do not constitute harassment may also result in employee participate, (practice and/or travel) with the team. discipline. Note: Hays High School does not recognize any form of “sneak day” Any employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment or activity. Students participating in such activity will not participate in receives a complaint of harassment from another employee or a practice and/or performance that day. student shall report the complaint to the building principal. Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to Staying after school for academic assistance appropriate school officials may face disciplinary action. School • Students who stay after school to receive academic assistance administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective from a teacher (voluntary or imposed assistance) and arrive action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face late to practice shall not be penalized for their tardiness. disciplinary action. Initiation of a complaint of sexual harassment in good faith will not • Students who stay after school to serve a detention may be adversely affect the job security or status of an employee, nor will it subject to consequences appropriate to the situation. affect his or her compensation. Any act of retaliation against any person who has filed a complaint or testified, assisted, or participated Procedure to Follow When Students Must Be Absent Due in an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint is prohibited. to Activity Trips Any person who retaliates is subject to immediate disciplinary action, Hays High School will make every effort to schedule up to and including termination of employment. activities/field trips to keep classroom absences to a minimum.
41 Whenever and as soon as a student is aware that a scheduled good standing, the treatment facility and/or evaluator must absence must take place, students must decide prior to the provide a statement to the school principal noting that the absence with the classroom teacher as to when work missed must offender has successfully completed the recommended be completed. It is up to the teacher’s discretion when work is due. program.
Suspended Students—Not In Good Standing Scheduling Students suspended in school or out-of-school shall be considered “not in good standing” during the time of the suspension. Students Activity Free Times that are in ISS will be expected to participate in activity practices, Wednesday night after 6:00 p.m. is designated as an activity free but will not compete or represent the school in interscholastic time and, unless a major emergency arises, no activities (including activities, intramurals, and/or other school-sponsored events until practices) will be scheduled. Sunday is designated as an activity- the suspension is complete. OSS students cannot practice or restricted period. Practice sessions are not to be scheduled without participate in interscholastic events until the suspension is complete the prior approval of the principal. A suspension will be considered complete at the end of the calendar day. Suspended students shall not be permitted to travel Vacation Time Practices with the team on out-of-town trips. Student participants are expected to attend all practices scheduled A student “not in good standing” is defined by the Kansas State by the coach/sponsor and approved by the Athletic Director. High School Activities Association as: Understanding the value of family time, students will be excused • A student who is under penalty of suspension or whose from scheduled practices during school vacations (such as winter character or conduct brings discredit to the school or to the recess, spring break etc.) to participate in family activities with no student, as determined by the principal, is not in good repercussions. Students absent from practice for reasons other standing. than family-related activities may face consequences imposed for • A student who uses any form of tobacco, illegal drugs, any other missed (unexcused) practice. alcoholic beverages, etc., at school events is not in good standing. Buffer Week, Winter and Summer Moratoriums NOTE: Students shall not be subject to academic double jeopardy. Hays HS observes Dall Buffer Week, and the Winter and When an activity or performance is an extension/expectation of an Summer Moratoriums during the months of November, academic course and a grade is assigned as a result, the student December, and July. During Buffer Week practices and will be expected to participate. workouts are restricted to those school who are still competing in football. During Moratoriums, school-based practices, Drug and Alcohol Policy competitions, and workouts are ceased. Dates and information Hays High School will act in accordance with the USD 489 regarding these periods will be available as those dates draw Substance Abuse Handbook for all violations of chemical near. use/abuse. The Kansas State High School Activities Association guidelines will be followed with respect to student activity Weather-Related Postponements participants. This policy is intended to clearly state that the school At those times when inclement weather threatens, the safety of our will address incidents as presented to the administration and will not students is the priority. When school is dismissed due to inclement “police” the community looking for violators. weather, all extra-curricular practice sessions (athletics, debate, 1. Student participants who possesses and/or use controlled music, etc.) and in most cases, contests will be canceled. Special substances (other than those prescribed by a physician) consideration for practices may be given as determined by the during the season shall be excluded from participation in the administration and dictated by the weather conditions in the event of next KSHSAA sponsored event. An alcohol/drug evaluation consecutive days of school dismissal. After evaluating current road must be completed to avoid suspension of additional future and weather conditions, forecasts, estimated departure times and events. return times, distance/location and rescheduling possibilities, the Athletic Director will consult with the principal, superintendent and 2. Students in violation of the rule for a second time will be transportation officials to determine if busses will be sent out for an dismissed from his/her present activity and must participate activity, or if a home contest will proceed as scheduled. Exceptions in follow-up activities as prescribed in the alcohol/drug will be made on a case-by-case basis for varsity-level qualifying evaluation to be eligible for participation for any upcoming events only, as determined by the administration and transportation season. Third time offenders will not be allowed to personnel. Local radio stations will be provided information participate in any KSHSAA sanctioned activity for the regarding weather-related cancellations, estimated return times, etc. remainder of the school year.
3. Violation of the rules as noted must be verified by the student involved, a staff member, a law enforcement officer, or the parents of the student involved if penalties are to be imposed. Activity Schedule Conflicts 4. An alcohol/drug evaluation must be completed with all Scheduling conflicts are not the fault of the student and penalties recommendations adhered to by the offender to avoid will not be imposed. Every effort will be made by the school to suspension from future events. For the student to return in avoid placing students in the position of choosing one activity over another. However, from time to time it is possible that more than 42 one activity may be scheduled on the same day. The student should
43 contact the coaches/sponsors and parents who will resolve the Student in Distress Procedure conflict, keeping the best interest of the student in mind. Academics Person with Student: should be given priority. Call for HELP Stay with student Safety Evaluate: color, breathing, responsiveness Athletic Trainer If the student is not breathing: To ensure a high standard of health care for all student athletes, Person will perform CPR: Hays High employs a professional trainer. The trainer is available 100 compressions per minute after school four days a week. Students are asked to report any injury to the coach who, with the trainer, will determine the most Second Person: If an emergency appropriate rehabilitation and timeline for recovery. Parents are Notify front office to call 911 encouraged to contact the school if any questions or information arise regarding medical treatment of injury or illness. Give student’s name and explain situation: When available, the trainer will consult with the coach to Tell who, what, where determine future participation of the injured student participant. Call for school nurse When unavailable, the coach /sponsor has the authority to Retrieve an AED device determine future participation of the injured student participant. Safety of the student participant is a priority. Office Person: Insurance Call 911 USD 489 purchases catastrophic insurance for all students Report situation to principal participating in any school programs under the jurisdiction of the Notify parents KSHSAA. USD 489 also purchases a special rider to reduce the Send someone to meet the ambulance deductible from $25,000 (as required for KSHSAA member schools) to $10,000 for student athletes. Questions regarding optional Obtain student’s health record insurance for all district students should be directed to the high school athletic director. Summer Activities There are no school nurses on duty for summer programs. Parents Fall Sports—Hot Weather of students with special health needs must be responsible for Hot weather at the beginning of the fall season is of great concern. making any necessary arrangements for their child when involved in The coaching staff will make every effort to move practice times summer activities and programs. 911 will be called for any away from the hottest parts of the day. Plenty of water and periodic emergency situations. rest breaks will be offered to students. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT STUDENT PARTICIPANTS Special Health Care Needs and Emergencies NOTIFY COACHING PERSONNEL IF AT ANY TIME THEY ARE NOT Parents should report any special health conditions involving their FEELING WELL, ESPECIALLY WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE VERY child to the school nurse and sponsor or coach of the extra- HOT. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR UP-TO-DATE REPORTS OF HOT curricular activity. If necessary, the school nurse, with the input of WEATHER PRECAUTIONS AND CURRENT HEAT INDEX: the parents and health care provider, will develop a special health care plan addressing the specific needs of the student. The school http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/General/Weather.cfm nurse will inform the HHS athletic director of these special health care needs. The school nurse will arrange to provide information, Heat KSHSAA guidelines see appendices pages 57-63 and training if necessary, for the specific coaches or sponsors involved with the students who have special health care plan.
Lightening Safety KSHSAA guidelines see appendices pages 64-65 Transportation The school will provide or make arrangements for transportation Emergency Medical Procedures involving school activities. Students (athletics, music, debate etc.) Parents should report any special health conditions are expected to travel with the team on the team bus or as arranged involving their child to the school nurse and coach. If by the school district. Students are not permitted to travel to or from necessary, the school nurse, with the input of the parents and out-of-town events on their own. After an out-of-town event, health care provider, will develop a special health care plan students are again expected to travel home with the team. Only two addressing the special needs of the student. The school nurse will exceptions to this rule may be considered: inform the HHS athletic director of these special health care needs. • Coaches and sponsors may release a student to his/her The school nurse will arrange to provide information, and training if parents following an out-of-town event. A release form must necessary, for the specific coaches involved with the students who have a special health care plan.
44 be signed and dated by the parent/legal guardian at that employees whenever possible. If non-district people drive, they time. have district insurance coverage only if express permission and approval have been given and documented by a building or • Parents wishing for their child to be released into the care of central office administrator. Whenever possible, driving records an adult other than the parent following an out-of-town of non-district drivers should be checked prior to the trip. Drivers event, must have signed a waiver of responsibility in the are strongly encouraged to keep updated on First Aid and Athletic Office prior to the group’s departure from Hays. Defensive Driving Courses required by regular bus drivers. • Any parent/non-district employee must fill out a permit form Drivers are expected to follow the legal speed limits. Mechanical to transport students to activities. (Call the transportation devices such as radar detectors, which are intended to office for a form.) circumvent the law, are prohibited. • The District will not pay mileage for parent vehicles for Transportation Departure activity trips from the transportation fund. • Coaches/sponsors must have an approved itinerary on file • State playoffs will not be computed or counted in determining with the activities director. maximum mileage. • Coaches/sponsors must file a roster to include all sponsors • Activity trips are defined as trips for student performances or and participants. competitions. • The activities director shall be responsible for approving all transportation, lodging, and meal arrangements for activity trips. Field Trips Unless otherwise assigned, the administration will be HHS strives to provide opportunities for meaningful experiences responsible for making said arrangements. for students. • In the event of adverse weather conditions, final departure • All field trips should support the curriculum taught at the decisions shall be made by the administration in conjunction with respective grade level. the Transportation Department. • All field trips must have learning activities which develop the theme both before and after the trip. Transportation Return • Field trips should be designed to extend the learning • Upon return, coaches/sponsors will remain until all students opportunities of the themes being developed. have left the campus. • Objectives of the field trip, as well as lesson design samples • In the event of adverse weather conditions, all drivers must which demonstrate the ways the experience supports the exercise extreme caution by gathering as much information as curriculum should be filed with the principal when the field trip possible before deciding when to return. A conference with request is made. school administration is required. A cell phone will be employed • Whenever possible, travel time should be developed into whenever possible. “learning time”. • In the event of delays or an additional overnight stay, parents will be notified by the administration or student participants will Standards of Conduct for Out of Town Trips be instructed to call home to notify parents. Also radio • Students who leave Hays for out-of-town trips become announcements will be made. representatives not only of the Hays public schools but also of • In the event of tournament play, an overnight stay will be the city and as such will be judged by others according to how authorized when less than 15 hours exists between anticipated they conduct themselves. return time home and a second anticipated departure time. • Remember that people are different. Respect personal and cultural differences. Avoid judgmental comments that may Activity Trips offend others. • Don’t wander off alone or in very small groups. Stay with the Student activities and activity trips are an integral part of the main group. District’s educational program. The following guidelines will be • Don’t loiter in unsupervised areas such as restrooms and applied in the establishment of the maximum number of miles to be corridors. traveled during the school year for each activity. • If, in the good judgment of the sponsor, coach, administrator, • The Superintendent of Schools will establish the maximum etc., a situation arises that endangers the safety of the miles for trips by each activity after reviewing the following data: students, that sponsor has the authority and the responsibility number of miles traveled the previous year and special to remove the students from the situation. GET HOME! circumstances affecting the activity; requests of the activity sponsors; and the financial implications to the District. • Coaches and sponsors should communicate with other • The Superintendent of Schools will establish the maximum school officials to avoid potential problems. mileage by January preceding the school year. A report will be • Bus drivers should make every effort to park in open and presented to the Board of Education; and the Board of Education well-lit areas and make frequent security checks at the bus site will have the authority to review the guidelines. to eliminate the possibility of vandalism. • The mileage guidelines will be computed based on the total number of miles per vehicle. An exception will be made when Overnight Trips several smaller vehicles (suburban or administrative cars) can Whenever possible, it is the intent that students should transport students adequately and more economically than a return home to the care of their families following interschool bus. The mileage counted will be one round trip. Drivers who activities and/or field trips. If it is not reasonable and prudent to do transport students in district suburban are to be district 45 so, lodging will be arranged to include appropriate supervision. In the heat. All student athletes are encouraged to attend. There is a the case of elective field trips, all students will pay the cost of registration fee for participation in this program. lodging proportionately. In the case of overnight trips necessitated by interscholastic competition, the school will pay lodging expenses. Varsity Lettering Policy Bus Regulations Varsity letters will be awarded at the annual recognition program to Students should observe these rules when riding in school-provided varsity level participants who meet the designated requirements buses or other vehicles. for each activity. It is the philosophy of Hays High School to award • Observe the same conduct as in the classroom. a varsity letter to as many deserving participants as possible for • Be courteous. Do not use profane or vulgar language or activities throughout the year. gestures. Each head coach and sponsor will submit seasonal requirements to • Do not eat or drink on the bus. the Activities Director and Principal for approval prior to the start of • Keep the bus clean. the school year. The requirements, a copy of which must be on file • Cooperate with the driver. in the administrative offices of the school, will be presented to • Do not smoke. students and parents the start of the season. • Do not be destructive. The specific requirements established by Hays High School for • Stay in your seat. earning a varsity letter in each activity are outlined in Appendix A. • Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus. Honor Letters • The bus driver is authorized to assign seats. A white Honor Letter will be awarded to those student athletes Transportation privileges will be lost for a period not to exceed the earning a letter in three or more sports within a given school year. remainder of the school year for a pupil who either persistently Athletic Recognition Night violates the rules or commits a major violation. In May of each year, student athletes are recognized for their School Purchased Meals on the Road participation and achievement. The Athletic Booster Club serves as sponsor for the Athletic Recognition Night activities. Special Depending upon the distance and time away from home, it may be recognition is given to student athletes whose contribution has been necessary for students to eat one or more meals “on the road”. significant. Recognition for Outstanding Female and Male Athlete is Arrangements will be made by the coach/sponsor and the activities awarded by the coaching staff according to the following criteria: director to provide food and/or meal money for students as tried the hardest, didn’t give up when things weren’t going right, appropriate. As a general rule, students will be expected to showed the most improvement as a team member, continued to purchase the first meal on any school sponsored trip that requires practice even when the chips were down, were caught practicing an overnight stay (athletic competition, debate, etc.). Each student even when practice was over, encouraged teammates even when will be allowed a per diem for each meal (three per day) during the they themselves were not playing, served as an inspiration to other remainder of the trip. A meal may be provided in cases where a students at HHS, demonstrated character through wins and losses, late return to Hays is obvious. Receipts must match the amount of and motivated others to perform “beyond” their potential. money expended. Lettering/Exceptions to accommodate extraordinary Off Season Expectations circumstances: To ensure that every participant can maintain a high level of If seasonal requirements as prescribed in Appendix A are not met preparedness, participants are encouraged to take advantage of a due to extraordinary circumstances, the coach or sponsor may, at variety of programs available to them. (See Rule 30—Seasons of his/her discretion, award a varsity letter to: Activities: KSHSAA Handbook.) • A senior participant who falls short of meeting the seasonal requirements, but has, in the judgment of the coach/sponsor, earned a varsity letter. Conditioning during the school year • Any participant who is injured during the In order to assure that every participant has the opportunity to season of the activity and who, having not been injured, would maintain a high level of preparedness and to encourage students have completed the seasonal requirements to earn a varsity who choose not to participate in multiple activities to work during the letter. off-season, the weight room facility is open each evening after • Any participant who moves from one level of competition to school unless otherwise noted. the varsity level and competes in at least 50% of the quarters, innings, matches (or scores team points in Summer Conditioning individual competition) in state tournament play. Hays High offers a summer conditioning program for all students to • Any participant who, in the judgment of the coach/sponsor, include weight training and running. Students successfully deserves a “waiver of the requirements”. In this special completing the summer program as outlined, may request 1/4 circumstance, the head coach/ sponsor will submit a written credit. The summer program is especially important for those recommendation to the activities director and principal justifying students planning to participate in a fall sport. Students reporting to the award. practice in good physical condition are better prepared to deal with
46 early as possible in the senior year. Students should visit with Budget / Finance coaches, athletic director and/or counselors as soon as possible to ensure that your high school academic requirements will be met to Fundraising insure future consideration for college athletics. A student athlete All school related fundraising projects must be approved through recruited to pursue an athletic career in college may sign a “national the activity director’s office. letter of intent”. Coaches will be responsible for notifying the media. Hays High will do everything possible to have the media present on Collection of Money signing dates to honor the student athlete and his or her parents. Any money collected from students will be turned into the HHS office, receipted, and deposited in the appropriate activity account. Activities / Lettering Requirements Recordkeeping/Cash Advance Activity letters at Hays High School are awarded to participants in grades 9-12 provided they have met the following standards: Receipts equal to cash advanced for meals and/or other expenses • Completed seasonal requirements as prescribed for the must be turned in to the office immediately upon return. Collection individual activity (as outlined below). of receipts is the responsibility of the coach/sponsor. • Participated at the varsity level of competition. Athletic Booster Club • Maintained a high level of performance. • Demonstrated consistent attendance at practice and at The Hays High Athletic Booster Club is an organization of parents competition. who encourage and support athletic participation for all Hays High • Maintained a consistent demonstration of sportsmanship. students whether at the varsity, junior varsity, sophomore or • Completed the season in good standing with the coach, the freshman level. It is group active through various committees and school and KSHSAA. functions related to each sport. Membership is open to anyone Exceptions: see 15.3 –Activities Handbook interested in supporting HHS Athletic programs. As a token of appreciation, members of the Booster Club receive a discount to all Music home games. Major tournaments, regional and state playoff activities are not included. Band—Marching/Jazz/ Concert The Booster Club is governed by a Board of Directors, which •Participate in all required Hays High performances as well includes the Activities Director and parents representing the various as one outside performance. (Fort Hays concert, etc.) sports programs at HHS. Traditionally, the Booster Club has assumed responsibility for such things as concessions at the Hays Orchestra City Shootout, and the junior and senior classic wrestling • Participate in all orchestra concerts and the Western Kansas tournaments. Money raised through memberships, fund raising, and Orchestra Festival. donations are used to purchase equipment, Athletic recognition • Or, participate in all required rehearsals and performances of program tickets for student athletes and other items to support the fall musical as a member of the Pit orchestra. student athletes throughout the year. • Or, participate in all orchestra concerts and serve as a Hays
City Music Festival helper. Scholarships • Or, earn a solo rating of II at Regional Contest. NCAA Clearinghouse —College Academic • Or, earn a small ensemble rating of I at Regional Contest. Requirements • Or, be accepted and participate in the KMEA Festival The NCAA has established a central clearinghouse to Orchestra. certify athletic eligibility for Divisions I and II universities. If a student athlete intends to participate in college athletics at a Vocal Music Division I or II school as a freshman, he or she must be registered • Participate in the HHS select ensemble. with and be certified eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility • Or, participate at Regional Solo and Small Ensemble Clearinghouse. He/she may not even take an official campus visit Contest. unless registered with the Clearinghouse. Students considering • Or, participate in the Hays City Music Festival. collegiate athletic participation should check with the guidance • Or, participate in the KMEA District Choir. counselors regarding core credits, GPA, and SAT or ACT scores. The NCAA calculates GPA differently than Hays High so it is Debate important that students consult with the counselors if considering • Participate in the required minimum of three invitational college sports. Students must take at least four years of English, tournaments. two years of math, two years of science and one additional year • Or, attend 7 invitational tournaments for the season. from English, math or science, two years of Social Science, plus • Earn a winning record at tournaments. additional core classes to total 13 core credits. Scores of 700 on • And, earn a “C” average or above in Debate class. the SAT and a total score of 68 on the ACT are needed to meet the minimum requirement. Forensics (spring program) Registration forms for the Clearinghouse may be picked up in the • Place in the top three at an invitational tournament. Counseling Office. There is a one-time fee to register. It is • Or, participate in six invitational tournaments for the season. recommended that students register during the junior year or as • And, earn a “B” average or above in Forensics. 47 Athletics Boys and Girls Soccer Baseball (fall program for boys; spring program for girls) (spring programs for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) • Participate in at least one-half of all regular season • Participate in at least five varsity games. varsity contests.
Boys Basketball Softball (winter programs for Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore and (spring programs for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) Freshman) • Participate in at least one-fourth of all scheduled • Participate in at least one-sixth of all varsity quarters varsity games. throughout the season. Boys and Girls Swimming Girls Basketball (winter program for boys; spring program for girls) (winter programs for Varsity, Junior Varsity, &Freshman) • Earn a score which contributes toward the varsity team total. • Participate in at least one-sixth of the total quarters played by the varsity team. Boys and Girls Tennis (fall program for girls; spring program for boys- Varsity & JV) Cheerleading • Participate in at least four varsity tournaments during the (fall and winter program for Varsity, Junior Varsity) season. • Participate in summer cheer camp. • Or, participate in the league tournament. • Participate in (or secure proper authorization) all cheerleading activities, i.e.: performances, practices, Boys and Girls Track fundraisers. (spring program for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) • Earn a score which contributes toward the varsity team total. Boys and Girls Cross Country (fall program for Varsity and Junior Varsity) Volleyball • Earn a total of 10 varsity points. Points may be awarded (fall program for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) according to the following formula: • Participate in at least one half of all varsity contests. • Participate in a varsity meet (1 point each). • Finish in the top one-half of any race (1 point each). Wrestling • Earn a varsity medal (1 point each). • Run 100 miles during the season (1 point each). (winter program for Varsity and Junior Varsity) • Run 100 miles over the summer (1 point each). • Earn a total of 40 varsity points. Points may be awarded • Successfully complete the cross-country season according to the following formula: (1 point each). Participation = one point per varsity match Duel Tournament Football Win by fall 6 4 (fall program for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman) Win by technical fall 5 3.5 Win by decision 3 2 • Earn a total of nine varsity quarters to letter. Quarters may Win by major decision 4 2.5 be accumulated by using the following formula: Win by default 6 4 • Participation in one quarter of a varsity game equals one Win by forfeit 6 4 quarter. (Offense/defense/special teams.) • Participation in the summer weight program equals one • Or, finish in the top four in any tournament scoring four quarter. places: 1st =14 points; 2nd =10 points; 3rd =7 points; and 4th • Participation in the summer clinic equals one quarter. =4 points • Participation on scout team, offense or defense on a weekly • Or, finish in the top six in any tournament scoring 6 places: basis equals one quarter. 1st =16 points; 2nd = 12 points; 3rd = 9points; 4th = 7 points; 5th=5 points; and 6th=3 points. Boys and Girls Golf (fall program for girls; spring program for boys) Managers • Participate in at least one-half of all scheduled varsity golf • Managers may earn a letter by meeting the same tournaments. standards set forth for the respective activity. However, • Or, earn a score which contributes toward the varsity team manager letters will not count toward the qualifications for the total. three or more sport White Honor Letter. • Or, medal in any varsity meet.
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Hays High School 2300 E. 13th
Hays, KS 67601
785-623-2600
785-623-2616 (fax) DUAL PARTICIPATION CONTRACT HAYS HIGH SCHOOL
Any Hays High School (HHS) student wishing to participate in dual athletic activities during the same season must complete this form prior to the start of the dual season in which they wish to participate. No HHS student will be allowed to begin participation (including practice) in either activity until this contract has been completed and filed with the Athletic Director and both coaches/sponsors. If this contract cannot be agreed upon by both coaches involved, the student involved, and the parent of the student, the student will have to choose which activity he/she wishes to participate in.
Student Name: Application Date: / /
Dual Activities: Primary Secondary
No coach/sponsor at Hays High School will be allowed to keep a HHS student from participating in the activities listed on this completed contract as long as those activities do not fall on the same day. In the case of conflicting activities, chooses to participate in as his/her primary activity. If a coach/sponsor feels that a student’s performance in his/her activity is adversely affected by that student’s participation in the other dual activity listed on this contract, it remains the option of that coach/sponsor to reduce or curtail that student’s participation in their activity. It is the expectation of HHS administration that decisions of this nature will be made by the coach/sponsor strictly on a student-performance basis. Unless agreed upon by all parties involved, a student is not allowed to quit the primary sport to become a full-time member of the secondary sport. The administration of Hays High School reserves the right to suspend this contract if a student involved is suffering academically because of the dual participation or is not in good standing. Other activities student is involved in during the season being addressed (i.e. DECA, FFA, Musical, etc.)
My signature below indicates that I understand the conditions of dual participation at Hays High School and agree to abide by the conditions stated above.
/ / _ / _/ _ (Student) (Date) (Parent) (Date)
/ / _ / / (Primary Coach/Sponsor) (Date) (Secondary Coach/Sponsor) (Date)
_ / / _ / / (G3 teacher) (Date) (G4 teacher) (Date)
/ / _ / / (M3 teacher) (Date) (M4 teacher) (Date)
Witnessed by:
/ /
(Athletic Director) (Date) 48
USD 489 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FORM HAYS HIGH SCHOOL
2300 EAST 13TH STREET· HAYS, KANSAS 67601 • (785) 623-2600
Student's Name: Event: Date:
I, do hereby give permission for my son/daughter to ride home with
I understand that the district has provided transportation for my child and that by choosing this alternative means of transportation, I no longer hold USD 489 or any person associated with the district responsible for my child's safe return.
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Administrator or Coaches Approval:
49 Health Services, USD 489 Authorization for Self-Administration of Anaphylaxis or Asthma Medication, K-12
***to be renewed annually*** Return to School Nurse
Parent to Complete:
Name of Student: Date of Birth: School: Grade:
The above student has been instructed on self-administration, and I hereby give my permission for him/her to administer at school as ordered the medication(s) listed. I understand that it is my responsibility to furnish this medication. I acknowledge that the school district and its officers, employees or agents incur no liability for damage, injury or death resulting directly or indirectly from the self-administration of medication and agree to release, indemnify and hold the school and it officers, employees and agents, harmless from and against any claims relating to the self-administration of such medication.
I authorize USD 489 School Nurses to exchange information regarding this student’s health care and treatment plan with:
Physician Clinic: Address: Phone:
Signature of Parent: Date: Phone: Home Work: Cell
IMPORTANT NOTES: * The student shall carry, for self-administering, only a single day’s supply of medication, except for inhalers. The medication must be in the original, completely labeled container. If a prescription, it should bear the pharmacy label with correct, current dosage information.
* For a student to have access to emergency medications always, it is recommended that an additional supply of the listed self-administered medication(s) is kept at the school.
**For School Nurse Use**
The above student has demonstrated the skills necessary for responsible self-administration of medication(s). Yes No school nurse signature date
Teachers responsible for supervision of this student have been notified of permission to carry listed medication(s) and self-medicate on this date .
Names of teachers notified:
Over for Physicians Treatment Plan 2-2006
50 USD 489 Medication Authorization Form
When possible, medication should be administered at home using a schedule that will not require doses during school hours
Prescription medication must be sent to school by the parent or guardian in the original pharmacy container with the pharmacy label. The student’s name, name of the medication, dosage, date and physician’s name must be clearly noted on the label. Any change in time or dosage of medication requires a new prescription from the physician.
Over-the–counter medication must be sent to school by parent or guardian in the original container, marked with the student’s name. Only the instructions on the container will be followed (instructions on container must be readable) unless a physician provides alternative instructions.
The following procedures must be followed for medication to be dispensed:
1. The parent or guardian must provide all medications to be administered at school. Because of limited space, medication should be brought to school in the smallest size you can purchase.
2. A medication authorization form signed by a parent or guardian must be on file at the school. This request will expire at the end of each school year.
3. The first dose of medication must be given by the parent or guardian.
4. All medication must be kept in the area designated by the Principal. Students requiring medications will be responsible for reporting to the Health Office at the specified time.
5. It is required that medication that is a controlled substance (Ritalin, Adderall, etc.) be brought to school by the parent or guardian in a bubble pack as it must be counted weekly.
6. If you child requires any exception to this general procedure, such as self-administration, see the school nurse.
Student Name: Birthdate: Grade:
Name of Medication: Dosage:
Time of Administration: Duration to be Given:
Reason for Medication: Doctor’s Name:
Should short-term medication (cough medicine, antibiotics, etc.) be sent home daily? Yes No
Permission/Release Statement to be completed by Parent or Guardian
I hereby give permission for designated school personnel to dispense the above-named prescription or over-the-counter medication to my child, named above. I certify that he/she has previously had at least one dose of the medication and did not have an adverse reaction from it. I understand that any school employee who administers this medication to my child in accordance with the written instruction from the medication label shall not be liable for damages because of an adverse reaction suffered by the student because of administering such drug or because of mislabeled or altered product. For prescription medication, I hereby authorize a USD 489 school nurse to exchange information with the prescriber and with the pharmacy identified on the affixed pharmacy label.
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52 USD 489 Concussion & Head Injury Information Release Form 2019-2020 This form must be signed by all student athletes and parent/guardians before the student participates in any athletic or spirit practice or contest each school year. A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms may include one or more of the following: • Headaches Amnesia • "Pressure in head" "Don't feel right" • Nausea or vomiting Fatigue or low energy 0 Neck pain Sadness • Balance problems or dizziness Nervousness or anxiety • Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision Irritability • Sensitivity to light or noise More emotional Feeling sluggish or slowed down Confusion • Feeling foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays) • Drowsiness Repeating the same question/comment • Change in sleep patterns Amnesia Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include:
• Appears dazed Slurred speech • Vacant facial expression Shows behavior or personality changes • Confused about assignment Can't recall events prior to hit • Forgets plays Can't recall events after hit • Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Seizures or convulsions • Moves clumsily or displays incoordination Any change in typical behavior or personality • Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness Adapted from the CDC and the 3 International Conference in Sport What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon? Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one (second impact syndrome). This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolescent or teenage athletes will often underreport symptoms of injuries. And concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key for student-athlete's safety. If you think your child has suffered a concussion Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild it seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without written medical clearance from a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. You should also inform your child's coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it is better to miss one game than miss the whole season. When in doubt, the athlete sits out! Return to Practice and Competition The Kansas School Sports Head Injury Prevention Act provides that if an athlete suffers, or is suspected of having suffered, a concussion or head injury during a competition or practice, the athlete must be immediately removed from the competition or practice and cannot return to practice or competition until a Health Care Professional has evaluated the athlete and provided a written authorization to return to practice and competition. The KSHSAA recommends that an athlete not return to practice or competition the same day the athlete suffers or is suspected of suffering a concussion. The KSHSAA also recommends that an athlete's return to practice and competition should follow a graduated protocol under the supervision of the health care provider (MD or DO)
For concussion information and educational resources collected by the KSHSAA, go to: http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/General/ConcussionGuidelines.cfm
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69 HAYS HIGH ATHLETIC-ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT U.S.D. 489 HAYS, KANSAS
Hays High School will act in accordance with the USD 489 Substance Abuse Policy for all violations of chemical use/abuse. The Kansas State High School Activities Association guidelines will be followed with respect to student activity participants. This policy is intended to clearly state that the school will address incidents as presented to the administration and will not “police” the community looking for violators.
1. Student participants who possess and/or use controlled substances (other than those prescribed by a physician) during the season shall be excluded from participation on the nest KSHSAA sponsored event. An alcohol/drug evaluation must be completed to avoid suspension of additional future events.
2. Students in violation of the rule for a second time will be dismissed from his/her present activity and must participate in follow-up activities as prescribed in the alcohol/drug evaluation in order to be eligible for participation for any upcoming season. Third time offenders will not be allowed to participate in any KSHSAA sanctioned activity for the remainder of the school year.
3. Violation of the rules as noted must be verified by the student involved, a staff member, a law enforcement officer, or the parents of the student involved if penalties are to be imposed.
4. An alcohol/drug evaluation must be completed with all recommendations adhered to by the offender to avoid suspension from future events. For the student to return in good standing, the treatment facility and/or evaluator must provide a statement to the school principal noting for the offender has successfully completed the recommended program.
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