2019-2020

BIE NAVAJO DISTRICT TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK

306 Main Street P. O. Box 187 Tuba City, AZ 86045 Phone: (928) 283-2330 Fax: (928) 283-2362 www.tcbs.bie.edu

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Home of the Thunderbirds

Tuba City Boarding School was established in 1898 under the authority of the Federal

Government for the education of Native American children in Northern Arizona. The first

school was located in Blue Canyon, 25 miles Southeast of Tuba City and was known as the

Blue Canyon School. Later, the school was moved to Moenave, AZ just four miles West of

Tuba City. Finally, in 1901, the School relocated to its present location in Tuba City, AZ. From its beginning up until the 1940s, the school was operated by the Department of the Army. In

the 1950s, the school came under the direction of the Department.

Parents, community and school, together, Educating the whole child for life.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS NAVAJO AREA BIE ADMINSTRATION 6 TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS/ MESSAGE ON SCHOOL BOARDS 6 TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 6

LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL 7 TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL CALENDAR 8 BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION 9 I. Vision Statement 9 II. Mission Statement 9 III. Program Goals 9 IV. Message On Wellness 9 V. Message On Child Abuse And Neglect 9 BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATON NAVAJO DISTRICT 9 I. Navajo District Description 9 II. Navajo Plan 10 III. Navajo District Priorities 10 IV. AdvancEd Standards for Quality Schools 10 SCHOOL INFORMATION 11 I. School Vision Statement 11 II. School Mission Statement 12 III. School Daily Class Schedule 13 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 14 I. Title IX and Executive Order 13160 14 II. Common Core Curriculum 14 III. K-8 Programs 14 IV. PARCC Assessments 14 V. Classroom Assessments 14 Formative Assessment 14 Summative Assessment 14 VI. Promotion 14 VII.K-12 Academic Support Services 15 RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS OF PARENTS 15 I. Responsibilities 15 II. Rights 15 ADMISSION/REGISTRATION 15 ATTENDANCE 16 I. Types of Absences 17 II. Attendance Procedures and Policies 18 III. Tardiness 18 IV. Class Cuts/Ditching 18

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V. Early Checkout 18 VI. Attendance Incentives 18 VII. Attendance Contract 18 SCHOOLWIDE RULES AND POLICIES 19 I. Expectations 19 II. Closed Campus 19 III. Dress Code 20 IV. School Activities and Trips 20 V. Computer/Internet Usage Policy 21 VI. Electronic Device 21 VII.Fund Raising and Student Council 22 VIII.School Search and Seizure Policy 22 Searches of Individuals 22 School Property 23 Seizure of Illegal Materials 23 Use of Drug and Alcohol Tests 23 Law Enforcement 23 Use of Dogs 23 Use of Metal Detectors 23 STUDENT BEHAVIOR 23 I. No Harassment/Intimidation/Threats/Bullying 23 II. Hazing 24 III. Bullying 24 IV. Public Displays of Affection 24 DISCIPLINE 24 I. Discipline Ladder 24 II. Progressive Discipline 25 III. Discipline Terms Defined 25 IV. Discipline Appeals-Procedural Due Process 25 Due Process Hearing 26 Notification 26 Specific Student Hearing Rights and Procedures 26 Appeal 26 V. Grievance Procedures 27 Student or Parent/Employee 27 Student/Student 27 VI.TCBS Behavior Interventions 27 Student Expectations 27 Schoolwide Student Support 27 School Rules and Behavioral Expectations 27 28

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SPECIAL EDUCATION I. IDEA 30 II. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 30 SCHOOL SERVICES 31 I. Meal Costs 31 II. Cafeteria Rules 31 III. Transportation 31 IV. School Library 32 V. School Health Services 32 VI. Medical Emergency 32 VII.Athletics 33 PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY 34 I. Student-Parent Handbook and Parent Involvement Policy 35 II. Parent-School Compact 35 III. Student Responsibilities 35 IV. Annual Meeting 35

APPENDIX 37 A. Discipline Matrix – Severe Offenses 38 B. Discipline Matrix – Major Offenses 39 C. Discipline Matrix – Minor Offenses 40 D. Bus Schedule 42 E. FERPA Notice 43 F. BIE Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Protocol 44 G. Asbestos Notice 45 H. Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication 46 I. Parent-Student-School Compact 47

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NAVAJO AREA BIE ADMINISTRATION

Emily Arviso Acting Assistant Deputy Director, BIE-Navajo District

Kodie Largo Program Support Assistant

Bureau of Indian Education P.O. Box 1449 Old Club Road BIA Building 3 Window Rock, Arizona 86515 (928) 871-5932 (928) 871-59 (fax)

TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Irvin Begaye Loretta Chino Myra Begay Joan Todecheenie

MESSAGE ON SCHOOL BOARDS The school boards and Navajo District Schools strive to ensure that every student graduates fully prepared for college or career readiness. Each school board acts in accordance with the policies outlined in the 25 CFR and 62 BIAM to effectively support students, families and community.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Donald Coffland, School Principal Timothy Clashin, Assistant Principal Marie Morales, Department Head, Little Thunderbird Academy Ernestine Singer, Department Head, Rising Thunderbird Academy Medge Windmiller, Department Head, Thunderbird Academy Ylandra Wimmer, Education Specialist Cheryl McCabe, Supervisor, Residential Services Valencia McCabe, Food Service Manager Edward Folgheraiter, Facility Manager Ben Benally, Transportation Supervisor United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Tuba City Boarding School

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United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Tuba City Boarding School P.O. Box 187 Tuba City, Arizona 86045 August 5, 2019

LETTER FROM THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

Welcome to Tuba City Boarding School! If you’re new to TCBS, we’re very happy that you have joined us. If you are returning, we are just as happy to see you again. Together, we will face new adventures.

Many students have attended TCBS since 1898 and have been successful in their futures. We offer a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and careers. Our goal is to offer a variety of opportunities for all children to grow and learn.

The teachers and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Each student has an important role in keeping our campus safe. I encourage you to take some time to read this handbook and become familiar with the expectations and responsibilities of your student.

Tuba City Boarding School believes in “Educating the Whole Child for Life.” Education is a shared responsibility. We trust that the parents will work cooperatively to support school policies and programs. I encourage you to attend school functions and communicate routinely with our staff.

Share the message with your children that education is the key to their future. Together, let us be the team that builds a strong foundation for your child’s future.

Have a great school year! Go T-Birds!

Don Coffland Principal

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BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION IV. MESSAGE ON WELLNESS I. Vision Statement: “Uniting to We encourage students and their families to promote healthy communities practice traditional concepts of hozho, and take through lifelong learning.” measure to address their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In addition to academic II. BIE Mission Statement instruction, the schools will take measures to To provide quality education opportunities from provide nutritious food and expose students to early childhood through life in accordance with physical activities to the extent possible. We the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well- encourage students and their families to eat being and in keeping with the wide diversity of healthy, exercise, and maintain their mental Indian tribes and Alaskan Native villages as health so that students can reach their full distinct cultural and governmental entities. The academic potential. Bureau shall manifest consideration of the whole person, taking into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of the person within family and tribal or Alaskan Native Village contexts. V. MESSAGE ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT All suspected cases of child abuse III. BIE Program Goals and neglect will be reported in • All students will meet or exceed academic accordance with the BIE’s Child proficiency levels in reading and/or language Abuse/Neglect Reporting Protocol. arts, science, and mathematics See Appendix F. • All schools will provide a safe and secure environment by decreasing incidents of violence and substance abuse by a minimum of 2% annually • Student attendance will meet or exceed the United States rural attendance rate BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION • All schools will enhance the professionalism of NAVAJO DISTRICT all staff to improve education programs for student success through: BIE Navajo District Description o requirements for staff to have appropriate BIE Navajo operates under one certification; Associate Deputy Director. There o comprehensive systemic and on-going are five Education Resource professional development; Centers (Crownpoint, Shiprock, o recruitment and retention of highly qualified Window Rock, Chinle, and Tuba educators; and City) that provide support for the o development of leadership using best 66 BIE-operated and Grant practices Schools on the Navajo Nation • High school graduation rates will be 95% or within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. higher These schools provide primary as well as secondary • Each school will provide curriculum and education, and nineteen of the BIE Schools in the instruction in Tribal languages and/or cultures Navajo District have residential programs. as approved by the local school boards

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I. BIE Navajo Plan The Navajo District has developed a guideline/plan to support the 66 BIE/Grant AdvancEd Standards for Schools. The plan is titled Commitment to the Quality Schools: Navajo Learner with four foundational pillars: AdvancED is an • Pillar I: Continuous accreditation non-profit, Improvement Using non-partisan organization that conducts Data- use data from rigorous, on-site external reviews of PreK-12 I II III IV standards based schools and school systems to ensure that all assessments and learners realize their full potential. AdvancED benchmarks to improve provides tools and resources to schools and effective instruction, school systems to support an ongoing student learning, and achievement comprehensive analysis to drive continuous • Pillar II: Leadership and Decision-Making for improvement now and into the future. Change - build leadership’s capacity to implement innovative changes to foster • Standard 1: Purpose and Direction- the student achievement school maintains and communicates a • Pillar III: Curriculum and Instruction - purpose and direction that commits to high develop a strong curriculum using Common expectation for learning as well as shared Core Standards, and build teacher capacity to values and beliefs about teaching and deliver effective instruction resulting in learning increased student achievement • Standard 2: Governance and Leadership – • Pillar IV: School, Parent, and Community - the school operates under governance and implement innovative strategies developed leadership that promote and support student through the collaborative efforts of the performance and school effectiveness school, parents, and community to support • Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for each child’s educational experience Learning – the school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment II. District Priorities practices guide and ensure teacher In addition to the pillars, the Navajo District has effectiveness and student learning identified four priorities for all BIE Schools • Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems partnering with the Navajo Nation. The – the school has resources and provides priorities are: services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. • Instructional Core • Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous • Leadership Plan Improvement – the school implements a • Plan for BIE and comprehensive assessment system that Navajo Nation generates a range of data about student Partnership learning and school effectiveness; and uses • Sustainability the results to guide continuous improvement (Budget) Sustaining Quality Education

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TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL

STATEMENT

 Students will come to school daily, having eaten a nutritious breakfast, prepared and served by a congenial, caring staff, in a clean, safe, nurturing environment.  Students will feel secure in the fact that each day will begin on a positive note, and expectations will be consistent, equitable, clearly expressed, and of the highest quality available.  Students will feel safe and secure each day, through a consistently applied standard of clearly defined behaviors and consequences; through availability of certified counselors; through home/school liaisons; through the time and education given to making the campus a physically safe and drug-free environment.  Students will be given the opportunity to express themselves by means of writing, speaking, and performing, beginning in Developmental Kindergarten.  Students will acquire the skills to read, comprehend, and question; to embrace the power, joy, and adventure of books beginning in Developmental Kindergarten.  Students will be provided every opportunity to attain advanced levels of the current TCBS curriculum, as reflected in the day-to-day activities of teaching and learning and in the assessment adopted for grades K-8  Students will be provided with the foundation and the tools to explore, inquire, conduct research, and compile orderly, coherent responses to such inquiries.  Students will expect that assessments of their daily work will be reflective of the work actually addressed and practiced, and will be meaningful to the real-life expectations of the discipline.  Students will be provided opportunities to work with businesses and agencies in the Tuba City community (and larger Northern Arizona community), toward meaningful, real-life experiences.  Students will be provided opportunity to attain proficiency in the written and spoken language, and attain knowledge of Navajo history and culture.  Students will attain, retain, and maintain self-esteem through: o Knowledge of self o Knowledge of Navajo history o Knowledge of the Navajo language and culture o Knowledge of other tribal groups  Students will exhibit competence in reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, and science.  Students will be given the opportunity to explore the performing arts and its technical aspects.  Students will take advantage of Gifted and Talented Program opportunities.  Students will be given opportunity to participate in school-sponsored athletics, student government, school- sponsored clubs and agency activities.  Students will receive due process through a Table of Student Rights and Responsibilities.  Students will be made aware of their rights and individual and collective responsibilities.

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TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

At Tuba City Boarding School, children are:  first,  important,  unique,  responsible,  and nurtured.

Opportunities are provided for:  positive, life-long learning,  healthy success,

 and self-worth.

A quality education is supported in a safe and culturally competent environment.

Parents, community and school, together, educating the whole child for life.

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Tuba City Boarding School

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL SCHEDULE

Regular School Day Gold Day/PT Conference Days

Arrival Time Arrival Time First Bell 7:45 First Bell 7:45 Last Bell 7:50 Last Bell 7:50

Dismissal Time Dismissal Time DK-2nd 2:40 DK-2nd,6th-8th 12:20 3rd-6th 3:20 3rd-5th 11:20 7th-8th 3:30 Buses will depart at 11:30 & 12:30.

LUNCH SCHEDULE

Regular School Day Gold Day

Little T-Bird Academy Little T-Bird Academy DK 10:50 DK 11:00 K 10:50 K 11:00 1st 11:00 1st 11:10 2nd 11:10 2nd 11:20

Rising T-Bird Academy Rising T-Bird Academy 3rd 12:00 3rd 10:30 4th 12:05 4th 10:35 5th 12:10 5th 10:40

Thunderbird Academy Thunderbird Academy 6th 11:35 6th 10:10 7th 11:35 7th 10:10 8th 11:35 8th 10:10

Revised 06/20/2019

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION BIE and State Assessments BIE Navajo District Schools utilize I. Title IX and Executive Order 13160 several assessments to measure The school will comply with the requirements of progress and achievement of all Title IX of United States Education Amendments of K-12 students. PARCC 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681–1688, Pub L. No. 92-318, Assessments are administered to all 3rd -11th grade and its implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. part students. This assessment measures proficiency in 106). Further, no individual, on the basis of race, English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. sex, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, Another assessment administered to all students is sexual orientation, or status as a parent, shall be the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association). excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be In addition, the State of Arizona requires the subjected to discrimination in, a following assessments: federally conducted education or • Arizona Instrument to Measure the Standard training program or activity. (AIMS) Science for grades 4, 8 and 12. (Executive Order 13160). • Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA) for identified K-12 students II. Common Core Curriculum V. Classroom Assessments The BIE Navajo Schools • Formative Assessment: Teachers use developed and currently formative assessments during instruction implements a K-8 curriculum through monitoring the progress of learning utilizing the Common Core resulting in accurate, specific feedback that Standards (CCS) in English Language Arts, Science, advances student learning. and Mathematics to guide instruction in the classroom. The Curriculum identifies skills that are • Summative Assessment: Teachers use to be taught. The Dine’ Language/Culture and summative assessment when students are Government/History Standards are also embedded expected to have already learned the throughout the curriculum. intended content; level of proficiency on a standard or benchmark most often at the end III. K-8 Programs of an instructional unit.

The BIE Schools include instruction in the following VI. Promotion content areas: English Language Arts, Writing, Students will be promoted based Math, Science, and Social Studies. Special Education on the successful completion of and Gifted and Talented services are also provided. the measurable mastery of In addition to the core content areas schools may instructional objectives set for offer the following extracurricular activities and their grade level as stated in 25 programs: CFR§ 36.31. A student who has not participated, either directly, or through BABY FACE Summer Enrichment Science Fair approved alternative instructional methods 21st Century Program / Enrichment Programs or programs, in a minimum of 160 instructional days After-School Tutoring (Title 2) Spelling Bee per academic term (80 instructional days per STEAM Response to Intervention Computers semester) without a written excused absence shall Music Art Native Language/Culture not be promoted. A school committee may review a Athletic/PE Programs Math/Literacy/Science Nights promotion decision on a case-by-case basis due to Student Clubs Safe School Ambassadors compelling or extenuating circumstances.

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VII. K-12 Academic Support Services information, but only for you, your child, school officials, or others designated by you. BIE Navajo District Schools have developed many • You have the right to be told what the school support programs to help students rules are. achieve academic success. We • You have the right to be informed of what strongly encourage all students to the consequences (punishments) are for your take advantage of the child for breaking the rules. opportunities offered to stay on • You have the right to appeal disciplinary track with their education plan. action as provided for by this document and These programs may include the following: applicable law.

 After School Homework Support/Tutoring: A ADMISSION/REGISTRATION student may stay after school to get home- work support with his/her classes after All prospective students are subject to having made prior arrangements with a an administrative records review prior specific teacher or staff member. Tutoring is to admission as applicable. Students available for all students who are failing a who wish to enroll must have a class at any given time. parent or legal guardian present at the time of  Summer Programs: May include camps, enrollment, and must meet the following workshops, academies, and other enrichment conditions and requirements: programs.  Support Service: Available for students with • Each student must provide an up-to-date special learning and/or behavioral needs; this immunization record. may include extended school year. • Each Native American student or Alaska Native must provide a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS OF PARENTS or other proof of Indian status. • Each student must provide a birth certificate, or I. Responsibilities other documentation establishing guardianship  You have the responsibility to read and or parentage. understand the rules. • Any student who has been expelled for criminal  You have the responsibility to ask school offenses and/or violent behavior will be required officials to help you understand these rules if to participate in a documented counseling necessary. session prior to enrollment. The documented  You have the responsibility to ensure that counseling session will serve as an your child stays for classes from the start of opportunity to review the school’s school to the end of the school day, Monday expectations and rules, as well as an through Friday. opportunity to address any concerns the student may have. II. Rights • Any student who has previously violated the • You have the right to see and read your school’s substance abuse policy and is seeking child’s record (e.g., attendance, grades, test re-enrollment will be required to participate in a scores, referrals, incident reports. etc.). If you documented counseling session prior to have questions, ask a counselor, teacher, or enrollment. The documented counseling session administrator, to help you understand the will serve as an opportunity to review the information and the use of these records. school’s expectations and rules, as well as an Keep the information in these records opportunity to address the student’s concerns. confidential because it is not for general

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• Each student must have all current transcripts due to compelling and/or extenuating (grades, credits, and attendance) and test data circumstances, rescind in writing such action on a (State and EL) to enroll. case-by-case basis.” • Any student who resides outside of the Attendance Boundaries must have an out-of-  Absences may impact student performance, and boundary waiver that has been approved by the final grades. School Board.  Students will be automatically dropped when • Any student who was not enrolled in the they have missed 10 consecutive days previous semester will be accepted only if there is student space available within his/her If a Parent or Student believes that a Student’s proposed schedule/grade. Attendance has been incorrectly documented they  Upon admission, any student with a known can contact the school administrator within 10 days medical issue, including a food allergy must of the end of the quarter in which the attendance disclose the information to the principal, and was incorrectly documented to discuss the issue. registrar. School officials will ensure that this information is shared with appropriate staff I. Types of Absences within the school in accordance with the school’s policy. Excused absences: An excused absence is an  Students may be denied enrollment if the school absence for which written documentation () has determines the student poses a threat to the been provided within three (3) days following the health, safety, or welfare of staff, faculty, student’s return to school documenting that the students or the school. student was absent for one of the following reasons: ATTENDANCE  illness, medical/dental appointment; medical doctor’s Regular school attendance is the key to statement is required for any academic success. Students are expected absences over three days due to to be at school on time every school day. illness A school day is defined as normal class  death of a close family member (parent, sibling, hours, beginning the moment the student grandparent, aunts/uncle, or as otherwise steps on school property (e.g., campus, determined by the school), school bus, government vehicle) and  religious ceremony, ending the moment he/she would  Court appointment or compliance with a court normally step off school property. It is the order. Teachers are required to provide the responsibility of each student and his/her opportunity for students to make up work family to ensure that the student is missed due to excused absences for full credit. absent only when absolutely necessary, as academic progress and growth are School Activity: Classes missed because of a school largely dependent upon engagement and or dorm activity (field trip, extracurricular activities, continuity of instruction. testing, etc.) do not count toward the total absences. They are considered excused, and The Code of Federal Regulations in 25 CFR § 36.31 students are allowed to make-up missed work. mandates: “A student who has not participated in a minimum of 80 instructional days per semester without a written excused absence shall not be When possible students should check in with their teachers promoted. A school board or a school committee and get the makeup work prior to the absence. That’s just may review a promotion decision and, if warranted being responsible.

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Unexcused With Permission Absence: An Other Types of Attendance Markings unexcused absence with permission occurs when the student is absent with the  In-School Suspension (ISS) Students permission/knowledge of the parent or guardian are expected to report to school at and the reason is not listed under “Excused the normal hours, but will not Absences.” Unexcused absences with permission participate in their normal class. include but are not limited to; family vacation, Instead they will be given class work babysitting, helping at home, missing the bus, trip to complete independently and will to town, no one home. Teachers should make an not be allowed to interact with peers effort to allow students to make up work missed during the in-school suspension. Classwork for due to unexcused with permission absences for full students assigned to ISS will be picked up on the credit. day prior to the ISS assignment. ISS students are responsible for completing and submitting Truancy: A student is considered truant when make-up work for each of their classes. ISS will he/she is absent without permission, or knowledge not be treated as an absence, but instead will be of the parent. If a student does not submit a denoted as ISS. parental excuse note within three days after their return to school the student will be marked as  Out-of-School Suspension: Students serving an truant and will be responsible for making up missed out of school suspension will be marked as TA. assignments. The individual teacher will have Students serving an out of school suspension will discretion to determine how much credit will be not be allowed to make up missed work. given, but regardless of credit given the student  Homebound Students: The school should make every effort to make up missed may put students who will be out of assignments to help ensure mastery of the subject school for an extended period on matter. homebound status. Homebound status may be appropriate for Class Cutting: A student will be considered to have circumstances such as hospitalization, doctor- cut class if the student is present at school, but verified disability, pregnancy, death of a close misses one or more classes during the school day family member or court ordered confinement; or without a valid excuse. The individual teacher will in situations where the student poses a threat to have discretion to determine how much credit will health, safety, or welfare of the school, staff, or be given, but regardless of credit given the student students. If a student is placed on HB status, the should make every effort to make up missed school has an obligation to provide them with assignments to help ensure mastery of the subject academic services. HB status requires the matter. approval of the Department Head. The HB student is responsible for completing and submitting make-up work for each class, but the Two (2) missed days a month adds up to school will make reasonable efforts to provide being a half a year behind by the time a th the student with information about missed class student reaches 4 grade. And once a child work. The terms of the HB Agreement should be falls behind, they rarely catch up. set forth in writing. The HB Agreement may be EVERY DAY MATTERS revoked for any student who does not abide by or fulfill its requirements. The school must maintain documentation of services provided to homebound students.

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Any student who arrives after the start of the school day must report to the respective department and get a tardy slip. Habitual tardiness is subject to further measures.  Students who arrive after the last bell or the beginning of a class must report to the respective academic office to get a II. Attendance Procedures & Policies tardy slip before entering class. Attendance is counted from the first day through the last day of the academic year. Please follow IV. Class Cuts/Ditching these procedures: Cutting class is prohibited and will be subject to discipline as outlined in the  Each student who has missed a day of school will Discipline Matrix in this handbook. report directly to the attendance clerk in the respective department upon return to school V. Early Checkout before reporting to class; (1) to turn in a parent Students may be checked out of school only by a note explaining the reason for the absence, and parent/legal guardian or a person older than 18 (2) to receive a pass to class. No teacher is to years of age who has been authorized by the admit a previously absent student to class parent/guardian in advance on the checkout card. without a pass from the Attendance Clerk/front office. If a student who has been absent the  There is no student self-checkout, even for previous school day arrives at class without such students who are 18 or older. It is a pass, he/she is to be sent directly to the recommended that students not be checked out Attendance Clerk. during class time except in an emergency.  Parents/guardians are welcomed to contact the Absences due to early checkout will be handled attendance clerk by telephone on the day of an like any other absence. absence to provide an excuse for their child’s absence. However, the student will still be VI. Attendance Incentives expected to provide a written documentation Individual and group incentives will be given when he/she returns to school from the throughout the school year to students who attend absence. school regularly.  If a student returns to school without a parent note or phone call explaining the reason(s) for VII. Attendance Contract his/her absence, the absence will be coded as After a student accumulates five or more absences, truancy. The attendance clerk office will attempt or after a student’s fifth time being counted as to contact the parent/guardian for an truant, the Counselor or Designee will schedule a explanation. Otherwise, the student and his/her Parent Conference at which the parent and student family have only three (3) school days following will meet and agree upon and sign an Attendance the absence to provide a written explanation Contract to ensure that the student does not fall for the absence. further behind in his/her classes.

III. Tardiness As a part of the Attendance Contract, the student may be subject to one or more of the following:

 Assigned Peer or Adult Mentor  Required After School Homework Help

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 Suspension from Athletics/School Activities  Nuisance items which interfere with teaching,  Revocation of Early Checkout learning, safety and health are not allowed at  Parent Escort of Child to School school unless the specific item is  Required Residential Program Enrollment permitted in a student’s individual education plan (IEP) or Section 504 SCHOOL -WIDE RULES and PROCEDURES plan. This includes fidgets or other I. Expectations objects with the potential to  Students will learn and obey all interfere with learning or cause harm. school rules and procedures at all  Note-writing is not allowed at school; notes times while on the school campus passed will be confiscated and sent to or on school property (including school parents. vehicles/buses) and during school-sponsored  Sexually explicit material is not allowed on activities regardless of location. campus, or at school events or school-  Students will follow directions of school staff. sponsored activities.  Students will clean up after themselves.  Skateboards/Hover board/Heelys Shoes are  Students will report any safety hazards (e.g., prohibited due to safety. faulty electrical outlets or appliances, unsafe  All school The school may equipment, broken windows, exposed wires, property/equipment/supplies withhold unsafe playground equipment, etc.) to any /textbooks/equipment diplomas and staff member. (including athletic equipment) certificates of completion  In case of a school-wide emergency (e.g., that was issued to a student until a student electrical outage, bomb threats, gas leaks, must be returned in good condition or the student clears any lock-down) the staff and students will follow pending and/or parent will be billed for the Crisis Response Manual and the financial its replacement. Schools are instructions of the school staff. obligations  All schools are drug-free environments. No not responsible for loss or with the school. alcohol, drugs, smoking or chewing tobacco, damage to students' personal or other controlled substance, or related property brought onto the school campus. paraphernalia are allowed on the school property, including school buildings, II. Closed Campus surrounding grounds, and school The safety and security of vehicles/buses, or at school sponsored students and staff are a priority activities. Violation of this policy will be dealt at each school. Any visitors with in accordance with the disciplinary (individuals not currently process. enrolled at or employed by  Students will report all unauthorized each school) must sign-in at the persons/stranger(s) on campus to school Front/Security Office upon arrival to personnel. receive an official Visitor’s Pass. Visitors are not  Students will report any person on campus allowed beyond the front or security office without suspected of behaving unsafely and/or an escort or proper clearance. Students and staff carrying alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, are expected to inform the Front/Security Office of and/or weapons to school personnel. the presence of any unregistered visitor on campus. A driver’s license or other state identification is  Students will not endanger themselves or required to proceed beyond the front office. anyone else on school property or while participating in any school-sponsored activity. During the school year, school sponsored closed events (such as the dances/prom) are only for currently enrolled students and approved guests.

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Visitors at such events are subject to prior approval • Head gear (hat, hoodie, beanie, and visor) is not in accordance with the rules/guidelines included to be worn in any building on campus during with the Visitor Guest Registration Form. school hours. Unapproved Visitors will be escorted off the • Personal headphones/ear buds are to be kept premises either by school personnel or by local out of sight while in any building on campus. authority.

III. Dress Code Students are required to conform to the school’s dress code from the time they arrive on school property (including the school bus) until they depart Students not adhering to the dress code will be from school property. Students should wear asked to correct the violation without delay. Refusal appropriate clothing and footwear to meet safety to conform to the dress code may result in and weather conditions. confiscation of the offending object/article of clothing and/or the student subjected to • Logos/graphics on clothing (tops/bottoms) and disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the accessories (backpacks, purses, bags, belts, administrator. shoes, wristbands, shoelaces, coats, head gear, gloves) must NOT contain foul language, skulls, Repeated documented dress code violations may sexual innuendo, references to sex, drugs, result in students being sent home and directed to alcohol, violence, and/or death. return with a parent for an Administrative • Bottoms/ Lower Body Clothing (pants, short Conference. Students who do not comply with the cuts, and skirts) must fit at the waist line and dress code may be subject to discipline as outlined shall not be more than 3” above the knee. in the Discipline Matrix. The school’s administration • Tank/Muscle Tops and Tube/Halter tops are not has the final authority in determining appropriate allowed. school attire and appearance. • Clothing must cover cleavage, bellies, shoulders, backsides, and undergarments should not be The school’s dress code is subject to change at any visible. time. • Leggings/jeggings can be worn under a tunic, skirt, or dress but not alone. IV. School Activities and Trips • Gang-related attire, accessories, insignia, and colors are prohibited. • The administration reserves the right to limit • Chains, spikes, brads, adornment, or any other field trip participation to students with favorable accessories that may be used as a weapon or behavior records (i.e., no write-ups for major damage school property are NOT permitted. infractions). • Face painting, masks, and excessive makeup that • Athletic participation requires passing grades in hide one’s face is not allowed. all classes as determined by bi-monthly/weekly • Hair styles or body modifications that cause grade checks per Interscholastic guidelines. distraction to the education process are not • All field trips require written parental permitted. permission. Parents will be specifically notified • The use of non-prescription decorative contact about culturally sensitive field trips/projects; and lenses (e.g., cat eyes, vampire eyes) that causes a student may be assigned another activity if distraction to the educational process is parent permission is not given. prohibited. • All day/overnight field trips require a BIE Navajo District Field Trip Request Form which is subject

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to approval from the BIE-Associate Deputy • Tampering with or damaging school Director. computer equipment and/or • Student travel will be restricted during the system; following periods (December and April – May) • Violating copyright laws; because of testing and school holiday schedules. • Allowing others access to • Checkouts on Trips: Parents may meet students username and password; at the trip site at the end of the field trip. • Using another user’s username Parents may check out students at the end of and password. Trespassing in the trip, provided arrangements are made another user’s account, folders, following school procedures before the trip. and/or files; • Intentionally wasting limited V. Computer/Internet Usage Policy resources, such as forwarding chain letters; In formulating this policy, the streaming internet radio or video; The primary School recognizes that downloading music, video, or software; purpose of the students have a constitutional • Using a proxy server to bypass system Internet right to freedom of speech. network filters and controls; connection is However, that right is not • Using the schools BIE Internet system for for educational unlimited, and we encourage commercial activities, or making personal pursuits. students to be thoughtful purchases; about their words and actions. • Participating in chat rooms or other live communication; • All computer network usage is subject to • Cyberbullying which may include mean text BIE/Federal filtering and monitoring. messages or Therefore, there is no expectation of privacy. emails, rumors The user will be billed

sent by email or by the school for • Students must have a current signed Student posted on social loss/damage to the Computer/Internet Usage Policy and networking sites, computer system Agreement on file before they can use the and/or equipment as a and embarrassing Internet on any of the school computers. result of inappropriate pictures, videos, use as listed here. Any • The school’s Wi-Fi network is limited to websites, or fake cost/expense incurred school-purchased devices. profiles. by the user becomes • Violations will the liability of the The system administrator and the school result in loss of user. principal have determined what constitutes access, inappropriate use of the school’s computer confiscation of system and equipment. Inappropriate use equipment, and/or further disciplinary or includes but is not limited to the following legal action, and: activities: VI. Electronic Device Policy • Sending or displaying offensive/ Electronic devices include but are not limited to the pornographic/threatening/subversive images following: and messages; • Cell Phone • Accessing, viewing, or transmitting material • Digital Camera related to drugs, alcohol, gangs, sexual • Electronic game devices (e.g., Gameboy, PSP) activity, or hate groups; • Handheld Video Camera • Personal iPad/Tablet

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• Laser Pointer--For safety reasons, laser lights be deposited into the school activity fund/ are prohibited from the school campus. bank by the sponsor immediately. • Personal Music player/IPod/Speakers • Portable DVD Player VIII. School Search and Seizure Policy • Personal Laptop Students are entitled to the guarantees of the Fourth Electronic devices and accessories must be turned Amendment, and in accordance off and kept out of sight during instructional hours with the Fourth Amendment and during fire drills or other organized school when there is reasonable activities for the duration of the school day. suspicion that students may be Devices may be used in the classroom with teacher in possession of drugs, weapons, permission only if they are part of an organized alcohol, and other materials (contraband) in classroom activity. violation of school policy or state/federal/tribal law, school authorities may search any student, student  Violations will result in the electronic device locker, or student automobile in accordance with being confiscated, turned in to the front the policy outlined below, and may seize illegal, office/school security, or designated school unauthorized, or contraband material discovered in administrator, and returned to the the search. student/parent at a designated time as determined by the school administrator. • A student’s failure to cooperate with searches as provided in this policy will be  Violations may also result in disciplinary action considered grounds for disciplinary action. as determined by the school administrator. The School authorities may utilize canines and school is not responsible for loss or damage to metal detectors to assist in searches. students' personal property brought onto the school campus. • To meet the standard of reasonable suspicion, the school official must have VII. Fund Raising and Student Council specific and articulable facts or inferences, Individuals are not permitted to sell items on obtained from either personal observation or campus to raise money for personal gain. a reliable informant, that leads him or her to conclude – based on his or her experience • By law (25 CFR §31.7), any funds raised and in the totality of the circumstances – that should benefit recognized student the search will lead to a discovery of organizations and must be deposited in the contraband or evidence of contraband. School Activity Fund/bank. • An updated Plan of Operation must be • Examples of reasonable suspicion may submitted to and approved by the Student include, but are not limited to, smelling Council each school year prior to any fund marijuana or alcohol odors, observing raising activity. students with drug paraphernalia or alcohol • Any fund raising activity must be approved containers, observing behavior consistent prior to the event by the Student Council, and with intoxication, or hearing from a credible by the Principal (or Designee). source that a student possesses contraband • Sponsors and organization/club officers are on his or her person or elsewhere on school required to be familiar with the policies and property. procedures of both the Student Council and the School Activity Fund/bank. All funds Searches of Individuals: A student’s collected through organizations or club must person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse, book bag, etc.) may be searched whenever a school authority has

22 reasonable suspicion to believe that the student is indication by the dog that contraband is present on in possession of illegal or unauthorized material. school property or an automobile will be reasonable The scope of any inspection conducted under this cause for a further search by the school officials. policy shall be reasonably related to the objectives of the inspection, and shall not be unreasonable in Use of Metal Detectors: School policy and state law light of the age and sex of the student and the prohibit weapons of any nature on school property nature of the infraction. or at school functions. The presence of weapons is inherently dangerous to all persons in the school If a pat down search of a student’s person is setting. School officials are authorized to use metal conducted, it will be conducted in private by a detectors when there is reasonable cause to believe school official of the same sex, and with an adult that an identified student is in possession of a witness present, when feasible, and will be no more weapon. intrusive than necessary to uncover the suspected illegal or unauthorized material.

School Property: The school exercises exclusive control over school property, and the students have no expectation of privacy regarding items placed in school property because school property is subject to search at any time by school officials. The students are responsible for whatever is contained in desks and lockers issued to them by the school. STUDENT BEHAVIOR POLICIES School authorities may conduct a general inspection of lockers for any reason at any time without notice, I. NO Harassment, Intimidation, Threats, Bullying: without student consent, and without a search The following behavior is not permitted and is warrant. subject to discipline in accordance with the policy outlined below. Further, violation of these policies Seizure of Illegal Materials: Illegal or unauthorized will result in parent notification and may result in material which has been found in a properly notification of local law enforcement. conducted search will be turned over to the proper law enforcement authorities for ultimate • Physical Abuse: Includes but is not limited to, disposition. any physical contact not invited by the recipient including hitting/kicking/pinching, Use of Drug and Alcohol: Tests When the school spitting on someone, tripping/pushing, taking has reasonable suspicion that a student is under the or breaking someone’s things influence of alcohol or drugs, the student may be • Sexual Harassment: Includes but is not subjected to testing to determine whether the limited to, any physical or verbal act of a student is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. sexual nature that is unwanted or not invited

by the recipient. Sexual harassment can also Law Enforcement: Law Enforcement include body gestures, innuendos, creating a may be contacted by the school for sexually hostile environment through use of incidents of illegal activity. sexually explicit materials such as calendars,

magazines, or other graphic materials. Use of Dogs: The school administration is authorized to utilize specifically • Verbal Abuse: Includes but is not limited to, trained canines (accompanied by trainer) for any derogatory speech directed at an sniffing out contraband on school-owned property individual or spoken in a public setting. This and automobiles parked on the school property. An

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includes vulgarity, cursing, and sexual innuendo (e.g., calling someone a ‘b-word’ or BE A BUDDY - NOT A BULLY using the “F” word is considered harassment). Verbal abuse also includes We will not bully others. teasing, name-calling, taunting and  threatening to cause harm.  We will befriend students who are being bullied. • Nonverbal Abuse: Includes but is not limited  We will include students who are easily to, rallying other children not to be friends left out or picked on. with someone, spreading rumors, causing someone else to be subject to public ridicule.  When we know someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at home and at school.

 We will be safe, respectful and

responsible. That’s the T-Bird Way!

II. Hazing Hazing activities, such as initiations, harassment, III. Public Display of Affection (PDA) humiliation, and ridicule will not be tolerated. Anything beyond hand-holding is prohibited and will Hazing includes any intentional or reckless act be subject to discipline in accordance with the committed by a student, whether individually or policy below. with others, in- person, or in writing, against another student with a substantial risk of DISCIPLINE potential physical injury, mental harm, or I. Discipline Ladder degradation. If a problem cannot be resolved by the Staff

Member it may be referred to the III. Bullying Administration, and Administration will: Bullying is prohibited on school property, property immediately adjacent to school • Provide additional intervention as needed to grounds, at school-sponsored or school-related correct problem behavior or to resolve events whether on or off school property, at conflicts; school bus stops, on school buses or other vehicles owned, leased or used by the school, or • Determine appropriate consequences (e.g., through the use of technology or an electronic lunch detention, restriction) devices owned, leased or used by the school. • Determine if suspension is appropriate Bullying is also prohibited at a location or activity • Prepare suspension letter, set hearing dates; that is not school-related or through the use of notify parent/guardian; review hearing rights technology or an electronic device that is not with student. owned, leased or used by the school, if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at school for the target student, infringe on the rights of that student at school, or substantially disrupt the education process or the orderly operation of a school.  Students or parents of students who are being bullied should report their concerns to the school administrator.

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II. Progressive Discipline leading to the ISS, and the duration of the ISS. The Navajo District will use a Students serving an ISS will report to school at system of progressive the usual start time, but will be assigned to a discipline, and will attempt to special room to be supervised by school staff for implement discipline based on the duration of the school day. severity of the offense, and the repeated nature of Prior to commencing an ISS, the student will disciplinary offenses. inform each of his/her teachers that they are Accordingly, offenses are serving an ISS and will collect any classwork that broken down into Severe, will be missed due to his/her ISS. Major, and Minor as described On each assigned day of ISS, each student in the Discipline Matrix. See the Appendix. assigned to ISS is responsible for arriving on time and being prepared (student should bring all Please note the following: assigned classwork, any incomplete assignments, • Behavior and Counseling Contracts will be and something to read). Failure to do so may established for all Severe (Group I) offenses. result in additional ISS. During ISS, students will • Law Enforcement may be notified of not be allowed to interact with their peers. ISS offenses. students will eat lunch in the ISS room. • The Administrator will make the final decision. • Parent Conference w/ Behavior Contract: • A student may be suspended from School for Student and parent will meet violations of the Student/Parent Handbook or with a Behavior Team to write other school rules and regulations. and agree upon a behavior contract which includes any of the aforementioned Interventions and/or but not limited to a combination of any of the following additional interventions: o Community Service o Peer or Staff Mentor with Required Contact o Counseling o Suspension from Extra-Curricular Activities III. Discipline Terms Defined (including sports, after school activities, field trips) • Student Conference: A staff member will meet o After School Homework individually with the student in an effort to o Family Member to Attend Classes with reduce or eliminate minor misbehavior. Student o All-Day Academic Support • Parent Contact: Staff member will contact parent via phone, email, mail, or in person IV. Discipline Appeals - Procedural Due Process regarding student minor misbehavior in an effort Information in the Student-Parent Handbook to elicit support/reinforcement of positive informs the students of their rights and school behavior from home. responsibilities, school rules, and regulations governing behavior, and consequences for • In-School Suspension (ISS): Prior to in-school infractions of school rules and regulations. Every suspension each student and their student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) needs to parent/guardian will be notified of the offense(s)

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This section does not apply to any discipline Notification (25 CFR §42.7(a)) EXCEPT suspension of 10 days or more, expulsion, Parents and students will be notified of charges or suspension from the bus service. This section in within reasonable time prior to the hearing. conjunction with the Special Education Policy below applies to students with a known disability or with an IEP. Specific Student Hearing Rights and Procedures (25 The school will work with students involved in CFR § 42.8) infractions as detailed earlier in this Student-Parent Handbook in order to help students to reach their The student has the right to: academic potential and overcome problems. • Not to be compelled to testify against himself or However, in cases of severe/major infractions of herself school rules or repeated violations, students may be • View documents and related records including suspended for more than 10 days, or expelled. written findings of fact and conclusions. • Request deferral (delay) of hearing: The request In cases where suspension exceeds 10 days, or the must be in writing. The request must clearly student is expelled, the student will be entitled to state reason for deferral. The request must be the due process rights outlined in this section. submitted to the Principal two days prior to the hearing Due Process Hearing (25 CFR § 42.7) • A private hearing  The Hearing will be held by the Due Process • Representation by legal counsel (at Team in the respective departments. student/parent’s expense)

• Presence of a student, parent/guardian or their  A student can, prior to, or at time of hearing, designee enter a plea of guilty at which time the case will • Translator, if requested immediately be referred to the principal for • Appear on his /her own behalf review and final decision. • Produce witnesses and evidence on his/her behalf and to confront and examine all witnesses  The Principal may suspend or expel a student • Confront and cross examine an opposing witness immediately when there is evidence that the or for the student legal counsel to do so student poses a serious and immediate danger • To the record of the disciplinary action, including to the health or safety of himself /herself or written findings of fact and conclusions others. However, if a student is suspended or • Have an allegation of misconduct and related expelled prior to a hearing, a hearing must be information expunged from the student’s school held within ten days. record if the student is found not guilty of the charges  If a student is not expelled or suspended prior to • Administrative review and appeal under school a hearing, the hearing will be held at the most policy reasonable time and as close as possible to the alleged infraction. The student may receive failing grades for failure to attend an alternative education program if offered.  All hearings will be closed, unless otherwise While on suspension a student cannot request requested by the student/parents. It is essential makeup work. that the each student be given an opportunity to present their defense against the charges made Appeal

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A student will have the right to appeal the decision of suspension/expulsion to the Education Program  Be Safe. Administrator (EPA) within ten days from the date  Be Respectful. of receipt of the initial decision in accordance with  Be Responsible. school policy. Schoolwide Student Support If a student should win their appeal, the student will be allowed to make up any missed assignments We strive to provide a safe and secure learning within 3 days of his/her completion of the atmosphere where all students can learn. Our suspension. efforts include: V. Grievance Procedures  BEST Curriculum: Positive behavior support at Student/Parent - Employee school begins with daily instruction of clear If a parent and/or a student has a conflict with expectations of how students should behave in school staff, the following process should be used. specific school settings. You can find them on Talk with the respective staff person and attempt to the following pages. Review them periodically resolve the matter. If the differences are not with your children. Find ways to implement settled informally between student/parent and similar rules and expectations at home. employee, it is the right of the parent/student and/or the employee to go to the employee’s  Classroom Management Plans: Little T-Bird supervisor who will act as the mediator. Both sides teachers recognize that encouragement and of the dispute have the right to present a written or respect are the basic conditions for desirable verbal statement and answer to the grievance. behavior. Children can learn to regulate and

Note: This section does not apply in the case of any monitor their own behavior when given clear physical or sexual abuse. Physical or sexual abuse expectations with prompt and consistent (including verbal sexual harassment) should be reinforcement. Your child’s classroom has a plan immediately reported to the principal, and/or local that promotes positive discipline. law enforcement.  Guidance Lessons: Social skills lessons are Student - Student presented to students to promote self-worth, If a conflict arises between students, the student practice social skills and prevent bullying and should report the conflict to a staff member for substance abuse. advice on how the conflict can be resolved. If students’ differences are not settled informally, it is  Individual Behavior Management Plans: Students the right of the student to go to a who need extra support with behavior teacher/counselor, or the Principal. Both sides of improvement are placed on an improvement the dispute have the right to present a written or plan to guide their choices. Parents are called to verbal statement and answer to the grievance. assist with the plan.

VI. Positive Behavior Intervention Program  Mental Health Services: A referral will be made to non-school mental health resources when a Student Expectations: Tuba City Boarding School student needs additional support. Parents will has adopted the research-based Building Effective be involved when such services are needed. Schools Together (BEST) philosophy and DK-8 curriculum to promote and support positive student  Navajo District Discipline Matrix and Discipline behavior. Students are expected at all times to Ladder: Read the sections on these topics make choices to: carefully and discuss them with your students.

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 Parent Participation in Discipline Matters: As with academic concerns, communication with the  Parent Academy: Parents are invited to quarterly teacher or counselor about the student’s social academics that cover relevant and current and behavioral concerns is important. Parent school topics. participation and input are expected in the resolution of discipline matters.

SCHOOL RULES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

BE SAFE BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE  Listen responsibly.  Sit quietly during  Applaud appropriately. presentations.  Stay seated in assigned area.  Focus on presentation. ASSEMBLY/SPECIAL  Wait for dismissal  Enter and leave through  Listen to and respond to EVENTS instructions. assigned doors. speaker politely.  Keep hands, feet and objects  Respect presenters.  Keep feet still on bleachers. to self.  Ask appropriate, thoughtful questions.

 Keep all body parts to  Pick up trash and put it into  yourself. the trash can. Obey people who are in charge.  Enter and exit the bus  Listen and be polite to the  BUS safely. driver and other passengers. Keep the bus bully-free.  Share seats.  Stay in your seat.  Never distract the driver.   Report unsafe behavior  Take all your belongings with Use quiet voices and kind immediately. you. words

   Use kind words and actions Walk safely to the bus area. Walk to and from the bus to, from and at the bus zone.  Wait safely at the bus stop. zone.    Be on time for the bus and Pay attention at the bus Stay to the right of the wait in designated loading BUS ZONE zone. walkway. area.  Use marked crosswalks to  Allow others to pass.   Go straight home. cross. Use kind hands and words.  Take all needed materials to the bus.

  Use kind and appropriate  Keep all food on trays and to language during meal times. Use proper container to self.  empty trash and food.  Remain seated and facing Use utensils correctly.  Clean eating area before table until an adult dismisses Chew food with mouth leaving. CAFETERIA closed. Eat your own food. the class...   Get adult help for accidents  Walk from place to place. Report unkind words and and spills.  actions to the adult in  Keep hands, feet, and objects charge right away. Remember your cafeteria to self.  Show gratitude. number.

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  Keep hands, feet, and objects  Allow others to learn. Bring needed materials to self. including homework.   Use indoor voices and polite  Ask permission before leaving language. Do your own work and try CLASSROOMS the adult. your best.  Work and play safely.  Follow classroom rules and   Asks for help when it is procedures. Listen when others are needed.  Work quietly talking.  Takes care of all property.

  Handle equipment with care.  Enter and exit quietly. Respect your teacher and  Visit approved educational classmates.  Hands to your own  sites only. computers. Use quiet voices when using  Log in and out of computers COMPUTER LAB head phones.  Keep food and drinks outside  properly. of the lab. Raise your hand and wait  Follow adult instructions.  Don’t spread germs. patiently for adult assistance.  Keep area neat and clean.

SCHOOL RULES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

BE SAFE BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE  Use and return equipment  Include everyone in the responsibly.  Listen and follow directions.  activities.  Keep gum, food and drinks Keep all body parts to self.  Show good sportsmanship out of gym. GYM/PE  Take part in activities.  toward all participants.  Help clean the gym after the Report unsafe behavior  Respect others and activity is over. immediately. equipment.  Enter and exit the gym quietly.

 Check book out before   Use quiet voices and Enter quietly, be seated and appropriate language. leaving the library. wait for adult instructions.  Return book on time.  Follow adult instructions. LIBRARY  Walk from place to place.   Take proper care of materials.  Use materials appropriately. Ask for help when selecting  Follow adult instructions.  Keep hands and feet to self. books at the reading level or  Report damaged books to interest. the librarian.

 Run only in designated  areas. Play fairly and use good  Take care of all play  Stay within boundaries. sportsmanship. equipment.  Include everyone PLAYGROUND  Be aware of activities and   Dispose of trash properly. games around you. Share equipment  Report unsafe behavior  Be kind and considerate.  Use equipment  immediately. appropriately Use nice hands, nice words.

 Keep hands, feet, and  Stay to the right side.

objects to self.   Allow others to pass on the  Walk safely at all times. Walk respectfully to the left. PASSING AREAS /  Use quiet voice and kind destination.  Use appropriate language. HALLS /SIDEWALKS  Respect hallway displays. words to all.   Be a good line leader or door  Report unkind actions or Follow adult directions. holder. words right away.

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 Keep water in the sink.  Give people privacy. Keep  Flush toilet after use  Wash hands. your eyes to yourself.   Always keep feet on the  If in use, knock on toilet stall Use a bathroom pass. RESTROOMS  Exit as soon as you are done. floor. door.   Report unsafe behavior and  Use quiet voices. Keep bathrooms clean and conditions.  Keep all body parts to self. graffiti-free.

 Listen for the teacher’s  Prepare and be ready for the signal to change.  Follow directions. day.  Wait quietly for your  Use quiet voice  Put completed work in TRANSITIONS group to be called.  Speak kind words. proper place.  Line up promptly when  Walk quietly when in line  Take all materials with you your group is called when needed.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICY actions of a student covered under Section 504 of I. IDEA. the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) will be done in accordance with the BIE’s Guidance Document The school will comply with the Individuals with for Section 504 available at ______. This Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) 20 U.S.C. §§ document will be provided to parents 1400 et seq., P.L. 108-446) and its implementing and guardians during all meetings pertaining to a regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 300). Disciplinary student's assessment, eligibility, services and actions taken against a student covered under discipline under Section 504 and to any parent or IDEA will be done in accordance with BIE’s Notice student upon request of Procedural Safeguards, available at http://www.bie.edu/cs/groups/xbie/docume nts/text/idc1-032083.pdf and BIE Special Education Practices and Processes. http://www.bie.edu/cs/groups/xbie/ documents/text/idc-020377.pdf. These documents will be provided in accordance with 34 CFR § 300.504 and to any parent/guardian or student upon request. If there is a conflict between this Handbook and the Special Education Practices and Processes or Notice of Procedural Safeguards, the school will I. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 follow the Special Education Practices and The school will comply with the requirements of the Processes or Notice of Procedural Safeguards. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq., Pub. L. No. 93-112 and its implementing regulation II. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of (34 C.F.R. Part 104). 1973

The school will comply with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq., Pub. L. No. 93-112 and its implementing regulation (34 C.F.R. Part 104). Disciplinary

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 Disciplinary actions of a student covered • Students are to enter the cafeteria from the under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act designated entrance. will be done in accordance with the BIE’s • No cutting into the food line. Guidance Document for Section 504 • Horseplay (e.g., shoving, running, shouting, available at 505-563-5932. This document fighting, throwing food) is not allowed. will be provided to • Each student is expected to clean the area any parent or he/she used. student upon • Each student must remove all trash (e.g., request. gum, paper) from his/her tray, disposing of it in the designated trash can. • Sponsors of after-school clubs, classes, tutoring, or sports must supervise their

students during dinner at the cafeteria (if

applicable). SCHOOL SERVICES III. Transportation

Please remember that riding I. Food Services the bus is a privilege Schools are reimbursed for meals provided to all the maintained by good behavior. students. Parents, staff, and all other visitors, Students are required to follow all school rules and however, are required to pay for their meals procedures to ensure the safety of all on the bus. because these meals are non-reimbursable by Unacceptable behavior and violation of the bus USDA. rules while on the bus may result in restrictions or

suspension of bus privileges. If bus privileges are The cafeteria opens at 6:30 a.m. The monthly suspended for more than 5 days, students can menus are posted on the school website. appeal the suspension in accordance with the Classroom Parties: Each class will distribute a appeal process outlined above. The school provides list of permissible food items for parties or daily bus service for day students and will only stop special events. If your child has food allergies, at designated locations. let the teacher know. • Bus Change Requests - A student must have Special Diets: Special dietary needs should be written note from the parent in order to made known to the teacher and cafeteria ride a different bus from the one assigned. supervisor. Medical statements are requested if • Activity Bus Run will run as scheduled; an individual menu change is necessary. check with the team coach or athletic director on a schedule. II. Cafeteria Rules • Transportation Cancellation due to Students are to follow all school rules while in the Inclement Weather a message will be sent cafeteria. Students are expected to model good to parents if school is cancelled behavior at all times. Rules to follow: • No tea, sodas, sports drinks, or energy drinks • Bus Rules - "Don't Lose Your Riding are allowed in the cafeteria (only bottled Privilege" water and milk and, and when served from o Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes early. the line, juice). o Listen to the driver and follow directions. • All electronic devices must be out of sight in o Remain in your seat the cafeteria. o For safety, keep the aisle and exits clear • Remove all head gear before entering the o Be courteous and respectful. cafeteria.

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o Never use foul language or obscene o No running or horseplay allowed gestures. o Keep the library clean o Keep all body parts inside the bus o Return books to designated areas for o Use of tobacco, alcohol, & drugs is proper re-shelving prohibited. o Reference materials, magazines, and o No food or drinks on the bus. newspapers are not to be removed from o Do not damage any part of the bus; you the library and your parents will be responsible for repairs. o For your own safety, do not distract the driver. The driver’s job is to get you to the destination safely.

IV. School Library V. School Health Services The Library welcomes all faculty and Tuba City Boarding School supports a safe and students who wish to read, learn, healthy environment. The school works with the and/or study. local Indian Health Service, or if provided, will  Checkouts - Library books may collaborate with other medical service providers, to be checked out at the promote the well-being of students. discretion of the school.  Overdue Books – Students who  Student Illness Procedures – Students are to have overdue items will be remain home if they are ill, or have a limited to a single book until contagious illness. If a student becomes ill the overdue books are and cannot remain in class, the student will returned or renewed. At the be sent to the school end of the school year, all overdue books will nurse/front office. be treated as lost or missing. The school  Diplomas or certificate of completion may be nurse/administrator withheld until a student clears any pending will contact the financial obligations with the school. parent/guardian to  Requests for books – Book requests from the pick up their child at the school. staff and students are welcomed. All  Dispensing Medication (Prescription and attempts will be made to obtain requested Over the Counter) – Medications will be books for the library. administered in accordance with the BIE’s  During class hours, all students must possess Medication Administration Policy which is a pass from a teacher/staff member - No hall attached in the Appendix. passes will be given by the Librarian.  Library Rules –  Never send medicine with your student. o Bring all materials needed before entering Bring the medication in the original the library container to the respective department o Do not bring food or drinks into the library office. o Do not leave the library during class hours without permission from the teacher, VI. Medical Emergency librarian or their designee In case of an emergency (i.e., the need for urgent o Keep voices down medical attention), the student will be immediately

32 transported to the local health facility/hospital. The parent/guardian will be notified as soon as possible,  Per state athletic and staff will remain with student until parent(s) or association rules, any guardian(s) arrive. student participating in athletics is prohibited from • It is imperative that emergency contact participating in non-school sports for his/her numbers remain current in the school given sport during the season. office. This is a parental responsibility. Contact information is accepted at the  Discipline infractions may result in the Registrar’s office or student being declared ineligible at the each of the home discretion of the coach, Athletic Director, liaison locations. and/or Principal.

VII. Athletic Participation  Any student caught using/possessing drugs, Guidance concerning school sports, intramural and alcohol, paraphernalia, or tobacco will be athletic participation is available from the Athletic suspended from athletics for the remainder Director and team coaches. Here are some basic of that sports season. rules:  Assigned Areas Student Athletes and  Grade Check: Student Athletes and Managers Managers will follow coaches’ instructions must be passing all of their classes to play, and not leave assigned areas, such as gym, per state athletic association rules. The sports fields, hotel rooms, etc., without Athletic Director/Coaches/Staff will conduct a coaches’ permission. Failure to follow this weekly grade check. If a student is failing any rule may result in immediate dismissal from class, he/she will be placed on the ineligible the team and, other school disciplinary list for the following week. If the student is consequences. failing any class the next grade check, he/she will be ineligible again for the following week.  Good Sportsmanship is Expected from All During ineligibility, the student may practice with T-Bird Fans (Students and Parents): the team, but he/she will not o Never boo a player, coach, player’s be allowed to dress out, sit parents or game official. with the team, travel, or take o Appreciate a good play no matter who part in any scrimmage or makes it. athletic competition. o Know that the school and team gets the praise or blame for the behavior of fans  Additional Ineligibility: Any unexcused and supporters. absence makes the athlete or manager ineligible to participate in practice or The Player: competition on the same day. o Plays for the love of the game. o Wins without boasting, loses without excuses and never quits.  Any student who accumulates more than o Respects officials and accepts their nine days of unexcused absences will be decisions without questions or declared ineligible for the remainder of the complaints. semester.

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o Never forgets that he/she represents • Parents as Teachers (helping children at TCBS. home)

BE RESPECTFUL! • Supporters (contributing their skills to the school) Applaud all good plays • Advocates (helping children receive fair by your team and treatment) • Decision-makers (participating in joint opponents. Booing problem solving with the school at every players or sports level)

officials is not an Navajo District recognizes that parents/guardians accepted TCBS practice. are full partners with educators, administrators, Our tradition is to be school board members, and support staff, in achieving the best possible learning experience for safe, respectful and each child. A strong program of two-way responsible at all times communication between home and school must be encouraged, continually evaluated, and maintained in all places. so that the school and community are connected in PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY meaningful and productive ways. In order to institute and maintain two-way Navajo District strives to communication with parents and to facilitate and educate teachers, support staff, maintain active parental involvement, our schools administrators, and School will: Board members, with the • Continue to involve parents in the joint assistance of parents, about the development of the school’s improvement value of parental contribution plan. If the school’s improvement plan is and the necessity of reaching not satisfactory to the parents of out to, communicating with, and participating children, the school will working with parents as equal partners. submit any parent comments with such improvement plan when the school Specifically, the school strives to: resubmits the improvement plan to the  build ties between parents and the school Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).  research, adopt, and implement model • Plan, implement, assess, and, as necessary, approaches to improving parental revise effective parent involvement involvement; activities to improve student academic  develop appropriate roles for community- achievement and the school’s overall based organizations and local businesses in climate and performance parental involvement activities, and provide • Build the schools’ and the parents’ other reasonable support for parental capacities for strong parental involvement involvement activities as parents may request through collaborative school planning, ongoing two-way parent/school Navajo District believes that all parents and families communication, and integration of parents want the best for their children. Educational into professional development and other research shows that children do their best when school activities. parents are enabled to play four key roles in their • Coordinate and integrate parental children’s learning: involvement strategies and activities as parenting workshops which encourage and

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support parents in furthering the education of Indian Education, and their designated of their children and which assist them in state understanding and thereby avoiding the • Clarify parents’ responsibility for supporting pitfalls (e.g., gangs, violence, drugs, teen their child’s education through monitoring pregnancy) faced by today’s youth. attendance and homework completion, and • Conduct with the involvement of parents, participation, as appropriate, in decisions an annual evaluation of the content and relating to their child’s education and positive effectiveness of the school’s Parent use of extracurricular time Involvement Policy in improving the • Emphasize the importance of two-way academic quality of the school, including communication between instructional staff identifying barriers to greater participation and parents on an on-going basis through: by parents in authorized activities. The o Quarterly parent-teacher conferences findings of such evaluation will be o Frequent communication to parents about published, made available for review by their child’s progress parents, and used to design strategies for o Volunteer opportunities more effective parental involvement, and if necessary to revise the school’s existing Parent Involvement Policy. I. Student-Parent Handbook and Parent Involvement Policy III. Student Responsibilities The schools will distribute the Student-Parent • To be in school every day and all day Handbook and Parent Involvement Policy to parents • To provide supporting written of all enrolled students. The School’s administration documentation (e.g., an appointment slip) for will develop a School Plan for Parental Involvement any absences. that will explain the means by which the bulleted • To follow the school’s checkout policy as items above will be implemented and maintained. stated above • To inform your teacher(s) of an impending II. Parent-School Compact absence The compact has been developed with parents of • To advocate for yourself and to stay informed children served by programs described in the school about your academic progress. improvement plan. The Parent-School Compact • To know your legal responsibilities and your outlines how parents, the school staff, and students liabilities as a student and to abide by all share the responsibility to build and develop a local, state, tribal, and federal laws and partnership for student achievement. regulations

The Parent-School Compact will be reviewed and IV. Annual Meeting updated annually by the Parent Advisory As required by policy all schools are required to Committee. Some of the main functions of the hold and annual parent meeting to: Compact are:  Inform parent of the school’s status • Describe the school’s responsibility to  Explain the requirements of programs provide high-quality curriculum and  Answer questions about parental rights instruction in a supportive and effective  Present annual assessment data learning environment, which enables the  Summarize the content of the school’s children to meet academic achievement improvement plan and planned Parental standards of the Navajo Nation, the Bureau Involvement activities, to include:

35 o Monthly Parent Advisory Committee . NASIS Parent Portal Access to Relevant meetings throughout the year, to which Student Information all parents will be invited. The meetings . Understanding Your Child's Assessment Data will promote two-way parent school . NWEA Des Carte Reports communication and increased parent . Cyber Bullying involvement in each student’s education . Health and Wellness o Monthly Parent Newsletter & . Curriculum of the Home Administrator’s Letter to Parents . Volunteering at the School (including o Three-week progress reports and Background Check process) semester report cards . Diné Content Standards o Parent Teacher Conferences and other . Common Core State Standards meetings with teachers/staff as (English/Language Arts and Mathematics) appropriate and/or as requested by . Next Generation Science Standards parents to formulate suggestions and to . School Improvement Model participate in decision relating to the . Outside Resource Support Programs education of their children, with the . Other topics as requested by parents school responding to any such suggestion as soon as practically possible o Possible in-depth Parent Training throughout the school year

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APPENDIX

Please be familiar with the following documents:

A. Discipline Matrix – Severe Offenses B. Discipline Matrix - Major Offenses C. Discipline Matrix – Minor Offenses D. TCBS Bus Schedule E. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act F. BIE Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Protocol G. Required Asbestos Notice H. TCBS Staff List I. Authorization to Administer Prescribed Medication J. Parent-Student-Teacher Compact (Sign and return to the school)

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APPENDIX A SEVERE OFFENSES (GROUP 1) • Consequences for Severe Offenses (Group I) • Short Suspension – 3 days or less out of school with mandatory counseling • Long Suspension – 4 to 8 days out of school with mandatory counseling • Long-Term Suspension – 9 days or more days out of school, with due process hearing • Expulsion 1st Offense with a Type of Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Contract

Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term Selling/Distribution of 1st & 2nd Offense - Law enforcement will be notified Suspension Drugs/Alcohol 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a or Behavioral and Counseling Contract Expulsion

Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term Use, Possession of Suspension 1st & 2nd Offense - Law enforcement will be notified Drugs/Alcohol or st 1 Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Expulsion Behavioral and Counseling Contract

Fighting – Inciting a Riot or Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term Fight, Possession of a Suspension 1st & 2nd Offense - Law enforcement will be notified Weapon, Fighting with a or Weapon 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Expulsion Behavioral and Counseling Contract

Gang Related Activities Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term (Including but not limited to st nd Suspension Recruitment, initiation, 1 & 2 Offense - Law enforcement will be notified st or threatening or other 1 Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a equivalent behavior) Behavioral and Counseling Contract Expulsion

Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term Arson – Bomb Threat, False 1st & 2nd Offense - Law enforcement will be notified Suspension or Fire Alarm, Fire Works 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a

le or distribution of a controlled substance, inciting a riot, possession Behavioral and Counseling Contract Expulsion

serious in nature serious and without exception break Navajo Nation law, and/or Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term Sexual Misconduct, Any Suspension 1st & 2nd Offense - Law enforcement will be notified Inappropriate Contact or st 1 Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Expulsion Behavioral and Counseling Contract Short or Long Suspension Long or Long-Term Suspension Long-Term st nd Suspension Physical Assault 1 & 2 Offense - Law enforcement will be notified or 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Expulsion Behavioral and Counseling Contract Other Serious or Threatening 1st Offense with a Contract 2nd Offense Behaviors that Involve/Cause Harm to Others including Severe Bullying Short or Long Suspension Long or Long- Long-Term (e.g. encouraging someone to Term Suspension engage in self-harm, threatening Suspension or someone, taking property with Expulsion threat of force, spreading rumors that are intended to damage Severe Offenses (Group I) are those offenses that are state law, and/or federal Examples Law. of Severe Offenses (Group 1) offenses include, but are not limited to the following: Drug/Alcohol use or possession, arson, physical assault, sa of a weapon,fighting involving a weapon, bomb threat, gang activity, etc. someone else’s reputation)

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MAJOR OFFENSES (GROUP II)

Consequences for Major Offenses (Group II) Long-Term Suspension – 9 days or more, with due process hearing Short Suspension – 3 days or less with mandatory counseling Expulsion – Recommendation to the Governing Board for Expulsion Long Suspension – 4 to 8 days with mandatory counseling

Type of Offense 1st Offense with a Contract 2nd Offense 3rd Offense

Short Suspension Long Suspension Possession of Drugs/Alcohol Long-Term Paraphernalia 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

misuse of Short Suspension Long Suspension Possession or Use of Tobacco Long-Term Products, Including E-Cigarettes 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

Short Suspension Long Suspension Long-Term Extortion 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension

Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

Intimidation / Harassment/Bullying Short Suspension Long Suspension (Including but not limited to name Long-Term calling, repeated incidents of minor 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension bullying, rallying other students to Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student bully someone)

Short Suspension Long Suspension Long-Term Hazing 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

nature and may break Navajo Nationand/or law, state and/orlaw, Short Suspension Long Suspension Long-Term Vandalism and/or Theft 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

lcohol paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, etc.

Short Suspension Long Suspension Long-Term Sexual Harassment 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

Short Suspension Long Suspension Long-Term Verbal Abuse of an Individual 1st Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Suspension Behavioral & Counseling Contract for Student

Gang Related Activity (Displaying gang affiliation, including showing Long-Term Short Suspension Long Suspension colors, flashing signs, marking Suspension territory, displaying gang tattoos)

Short Suspension

st Long Other Similar Offenses 1 Offense – Mandatory Parent/ Student Conference – Establish a Behavioral & Suspension Counseling Contract for Student

Major Offenses (Group areII) those offenses that serious canin be federal law. Examples of Major Offenses (Group include, offenses II) but are not limited to the following: theft,vandalism, computers, oruse possession of tobacco products, drug/a

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APPENDIX C

Minor Offenses (Group III) – Page 1

Minor Offenses (Group III) are those that may be characterized as disruptive in nature. Examples of Minor (Group III) offenses include, but are not limited to the following: Insubordination, dress code violation, truancy, ditching/cutting class, leaving class or campus without permission, profanity, public display of affection, violation of reasonable standard of right/wrong, failure to produce school identification badge, general misconduct, failure to follow directions, and failure to serve detention, etc.

Consequences for Minor Offenses (Group III) • In-School Suspension – 1 to 4 days with mandatory counseling • Verbal Warning with counseling referral • Short Suspension – 3 days or less with mandatory counseling • Written Reprimand with counseling referral • Long Suspension – 4 to 8 days with mandatory counseling

Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense 5th Offense

Written Reprimand ISS 1-4 days Parent will be notified by Verbal Warning Mandatory Parent/Student Public display of Certified Mail or Documented Short Long Conference – Establish a affection Home Liaison Personal Contact. Suspension Suspension Counseling Behavioral and Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

Written Reprimand ISS 1-4 days Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Verbal Warning Certified Mail or Documented Short Long Profanity Conference – Establish a Counseling Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension Suspension Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

ISS 1-4 days Short suspension Verbal/ Written Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Insubordination Certified Mail or Documented Long Long-Term Reprimand Conference – Establish a Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension Suspension . Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

Verbal Reprimand ISS 1-4 days Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Verbal/ Warning Dress Code Certified Mail or Documented Conference – Establish a Short Long Violation Reprimand Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension Suspension Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

ISS 1-4 days ISS 1-4 days Verbal/ Written Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Reprimand Certified Mail or Documented Short Long Ditching Conference – Establish a Home Liaison Personal Contact. Suspension Suspension Parent will be Behavioral and notified. Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

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APPENDIX C

Minor Offenses (Group III) – Page 2

Type of Offense 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense 5th Offense

ISS 1-4 days Short suspension Verbal/ Written Mandatory Parent/Student Long Long-Term Truancy Reprimand Parent will be notified by Certified Mail or Documented Conference – Establish a Suspension Suspension Parent will be Behavioral and Home Liaison Personal Contact. notified. Counseling Long-Term Contract.

Verbal/ Written ISS 1-4 days Short Suspension Reprimand Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Leaving class Long- Parent Certified Mail or Documented Conference – Establish a Long or campus without Term notification &/or Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension permission Suspension contact law Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term enforcement Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

Short Suspension Long Suspension ISS 1-4 days Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student Failure to serve Certified Mail or Documented Conference – Establish a Long- term Parent will be Expulsion detention Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension notified Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Counseling Short-Term Contract Contract.

ISS 1-2 days Mandatory Parent/Student

Tardiness Verbal Reprimand Written Reprimand Conference – Establish a Behavioral and Counseling Long-Term Contract.

Violation of reasonable standards of right/wrong/ Written Reprimand ISS 1-4 days Bullying (including Parent will be notified by Mandatory Parent/Student but not limited to Certified Mail or Documented Conference – Establish a Short Long name calling, Verbal Reprimand Home Liaison Personal Contact. Behavioral and Suspension Suspension excluding Counseling Long-Term someone, Establish a Behavioral and Contract. deliberately Counseling Short-Term Contract disregarding someone else’s feelings

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APPENDIX D TCBS BUS ROUTES 2019-2020 Bus Color Driver Time Routes

Black AM/PM Moenkopi

Sand Dune Dr., Behind Bashas, Reservoir Rd., Fairground Blue AM/PM Rd. Rare Metal 98 & 160 Jct., Cowspring, Tonalea Veteran Memorial, Brown AM/PM Middle Mesa Moenkopi Wash on Hwy89, Rifle Range Rd., Kerley Valley, Gold AM/PM Etsitty Spring (McCabe Hill) and Behind True Value.

Gray AM/PM Kykotsmovi, Hotevilla-Bacavi, Coalmine Area

NHA, Yucca Dr., Castle Loop, Tumbleweed Dr., Black Mesa, Green AM/PM Sand Springs, White Mesa, Coalmine St. Blue Ridge Loop, Old Airport Lane, Skylane Dr., Castle Maroon AM/PM Rock, Townhouse A&B

Silver AM/PM Bitter Spring, Cedar Ridge, Gap, Hidden Spring

Low Rent Housing, Kerley Rd., Cul De Sac 3, Maloney St., Orange AM/PM Stanley Dr., Navajo Blvd., Hadley Dr.

Pink AM/PM Tuba City Public School Housing, PHS Housing, Greyhills,

Individeo, Arizona Blvd., Three Water Tanks, Main St., Purple AM/PM Public School Housing, PHS Housing

Red AM/PM White Mesa, Route 21, Tonalea NHA Housing

Gray Mountain, Speedy’s, NHA Housing, Tappan Wash, Teal AM/PM Huskon Valley, Trailer Park, Milepost 469, Yazzie’s Corner Navajo Blvd., Preston Way, Maloney St., Stanley Dr., White AM/PM Jensen St., Yellowman’s Trailer Court, Tuba City – Gap Trail, Chee Willie Rd. Moenave, Old Airport, Moenave Rd., Tuba City Mobile Yellow AM/PM Park Behind El Gran, Peshlakai Ave., Quartz Circle, Cinnamon Beige AM/PM Dr., Tumbleweed Dr., NTUA, Brody Trailer Park

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APPENDIX E

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notice for Directory Information

By Federal law, a school or school district may adopt a limited directory information policy. If a school or school district does so, the directory information notice to parents and eligible students must specify the parties who may receive directory information and/or the purposes for which directory information may be disclosed.]

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that Tuba City Boarding School, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child’s education records. However, Tuba City Boarding School may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised Tuba City Boarding School to the contrary in accordance with the school procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow Tuba City Boarding School to include information from your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

 A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;  The annual yearbook;  Honor roll or other recognition lists;  Graduation programs; and  Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that publish yearbooks, Indian Health Service for dental, vision or immunization care.

If you do not want Tuba City Boarding School to disclose any or all of the types of information designated below as directory information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify Tuba City Boarding School in writing by AUGUST 26, 2019.

Tuba City Boarding School has designated the following information as directory information:

 Student's name, address, telephone listing and electronic mail address  Photograph  Date and place of birth  Dates of attendance  Grade level  Participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams  Honors and awards received  The most recent educational agency or institution attended  Student ID number, user ID, or other unique personal identifier used to communicate in electronic systems but only if the identifier cannot be used to gain access to education records except when used in conjunction with one or more factors that authenticate the user’s identity, such as a PIN, password, or other factor known or possessed only by the authorized user  A student ID number or other unique personal identifier that is displayed on a student ID badge, but only if the identifier cannot be used to gain access to education records except when used in conjunction with one or more factors that authenticate the user's identity, such as a PIN, password, or other factor known or possessed only by the authorized user.

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Sec. 3203. - Reporting procedures (a) Omitted (b) Notification of child abuse reports (1) When a local law enforcement agency or local child protective services agency receives an initial report from any person of - (A) The abuse of a child in Indian country, or (B) Actions which would reasonably be expected to result in abuse of a child in Indian country, the receiving agency shall immediately notify appropriate officials of the other agency of such report and shall also submit, when prepared, a copy of the written report required under subsection (c) of this section to such agency. (2) Where a report of abuse involves an Indian child or where the alleged abuser is an Indian and where a preliminary inquiry indicates a criminal violation has occurred, the local law enforcement agency, if other than the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall immediately report such occurrence to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (c) Written report of child abuse (1) Within 36 hours after receiving an initial report described in subsection (b) of this section, the receiving agency shall prepare a written report which shall include, if available - (A) The name, address, age, and sex of the child that is the subject of the report; (B) The grade and the school in which the child is currently enrolled; (C) The name and address of the child's parents or other person responsible for the child's care; (D) The name and address of the alleged offender; (E) The name and address of the person who made the report to the agency; (F) a brief narrative as to the nature and extent of the child's injuries, including any previously known or suspected abuse of the child or the child's siblings and the suspected date of the abuse; and (G) Any other information the agency or the person who made the report to the agency believes to be important to the investigation and disposition of the alleged abuse. (2) (A) Any local law enforcement agency or local child protective services agency that receives a report alleging abuse described in section 3202(3) [1] of this title shall immediately initiate an investigation of such allegation and shall take immediate, appropriate steps to secure the safety and well-being of the child or children involved. (B) Upon completion of the investigation of any report of alleged abuse that is made to a local law enforcement agency or local child protective services agency, such agency shall prepare a final written report on such allegation. (d) Confidentiality of informant The identity of any person making a report described in subsection (b) (1) of this section shall not be disclosed, without the consent of the individual, to any person other than a court of competent jurisdiction or an employee of an Indian tribe, a State or the Federal Government who needs to know the information in the performance of such employee's duties Sec.2258.-Failure to report child abuse A person who, while engaged in a professional capacity or activity described in subsection (b) of section 226 of the victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 on Federal land or in federally operated (of contracted) facility, learns of facts that give reason or suspect that a child has suspect an incident of child abuse, as define in subsection (C0 of that section fails to make a timely report as required by subsection (a) of that section, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

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APPENDIX G

United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Arizona Navajo North Agency Tuba City Boarding School P.O. Box 187 Tuba City, Arizona 86045

ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) is a Federal Statute requiring that all federally owned school buildings be inspected for the presence of asbestos and have a management plan prepared detailing how the school will manage the hazards posed by asbestos. Each school is required to be re-inspected for asbestos, and have its management plan updated every three years. We here at Tuba City Boarding School will comply with this statute because of our great concern for the well-being of our students and staff.

We have an Asbestos Management Plan, which identifies where asbestos is present in the school. The plan is available for public review in the Administration Office (Building 1701) during normal business hours.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

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BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION  TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL • 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER PRESCRIBED/OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION PART I – TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN I hereby request and authorize designated and properly instructed school personnel to administer prescribed medication as directed by the prescribing physician or other duly licensed provider (PART II below). I certify that I have legal authority to consent to the administration of the prescribed medication following the provider’s order. I understand additional prescriber/parent authorizations will be necessary for each medication to be administered, and if the dosage of the medication is changed. If necessary, I authorize the designated school health care official to communicate with the prescriber or the student’s health care provider as allowed by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: Teacher: Grade: (Last, first, middle initial)

Date of Birth: Gender: M F Height: Weight:

List all medication(s) the student is taking, including over-the-counter medication(s):

List any known drug allergies/reactions:

Parent/ Guardian Name (Print) Parent/ Guardian Signature: Contact Numbers(s) – Home Contact Number (s) – Work

PART I – TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRESCRIBER – PLEASE USE A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH MEDICATION.

Diagnosis: Name of Medication: Begin on (date): End on (date) Dosage: Times/Frequency to be given: Route of Administration:

Refrigeration required? Yes No Is medication a controlled substance? Yes No

PRN (as needed) Yes No If PRN, signs/ symptoms:

Side Effects:

Is this an emergency self-carry/self-administration medication? Yes No Has the student been instructed in the proper self-administration of emergency medication? Yes No Prescriber’s authorization for self-carry / self-administration of emergency medication (signature): Print prescriber’s name/title: Prescriber’s signature: Address: Phone Number: FAX Number:

PART III – TO BE COMPLETED BY DESIGNATED SCHOOL NURSE/OTHER DULY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER/DESIGNATED STAFF Parts I and II are completed, including signatures. Prescription medication is properly labeled by a pharmacist and within the expiration date. Medication label and prescriber order are consistent. Over-the-counter medication is in an original container with manufacturer’s dosage label intact.

Authorized School Personnel Signature: Date:

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TUBA CITY BOARDING SCHOOL (Please sign this and return it to the respective academic office after you have read the handbook with your student.)

Parent-Student-Teacher Compact I understand the importance of my participation in my child’s educational progress.

AS A PARENT, I WILL:  Attend school events, meetings and conferences.  Listen to or read with my child regularly.  Provide a quiet place and materials needed for my child to study.  Encourage my child to complete his/her homework.  Make sure my child gets an adequate night’s sleep and a healthy diet.  Have my child attend school regularly and on time. Clear absences within 5 days by sending a note or calling the front office.  I understand that education is important to me, and I am responsible for my own success.

AS A STUDENT, I WILL:  Arrive to school on time and be prepared to do my best.  Follow all school and classroom rules.  Return all homework completed and on time.  Find out what I missed if I am absent.  Spend time at home reading and studying.  Respect other students and the staff members.  I understand that education is important to every student’s life.

AS A TEACHER, I WILL:  Provide a variety of teaching strategies that help all students learn.  Teach grade level standards and skills and address the individual needs and of all students.  Assign appropriate homework with clear instructions.  Correct and return appropriate work in a timely manner.  Keep my gradebook updated weekly.  Help students follow the school and classroom rules.  Assist parents with how to help their student at home.

My signature verifies that I have read, understand, and will abide by the BIE Navajo District Student-Parent Handbook. I have completed a compact for each TCBS student.

______Student Signature Parent Signature Teacher Signature

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