2019-2020 Student/Parent Handbook

STRAUB BELL SCHEDULES

DAILY BELL SCHEDULE Period 1 7:55 – 8:47

Period 2 8:52 – 9:40

Period 3 9:45 – 10:33

A Lunch/Period 4 10:33 – 11:03 11:08 – 11:56

Period 4/B Lunch 10:38 – 11:26 11:26 – 11:56

Period 5 12:01 – 12:49

Period 6 12:54 – 1:42

Period 7 1:47 – 2:35

AM ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE PM ACTIVITY BELL SCHEDULE

Period 1 7:55 – 8:40 Period 1 7:55 – 8:40

Activity 8:40 – 9:29 Period 2 8:45 – 9:26

Period 2 9:34 – 10:15 Period 3 9:31 – 10:12

Period 3 10:20 – 11:01 A Lunch/Period 4 10:12 – 10:42 10:47 – 11:28

A Lunch/Period 4 11:01 – 11:31 11:36 – 12:17 Period 4/B Lunch 10:17 – 10:58 10:58 – 11:28

Period 4/B Lunch 11:06 – 11:47 11:47 – 12:17 Period 5 11:33 – 12:14

Period 5 12:22 – 1:03 Period 6 12:19 – 1:00

Period 6 1:08 – 1:49 Period 7 1:05 – 1:46

Period 7 1:54 – 2:35 Activity 1:46 – 2:35

ii Straub Middle School STRAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL Contents 1920 Wilmington Ave NW Student Rights & Responsibilities ...... Goldenrod insert Salem, Oregon 97304 Bell Schedules ...... ii 503-399-2030 School Closure and Delays ...... 1 FAX: 503-399-2032 Attendance Line: 503-399-2034 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ��2 http://straub.salkeiz.k12.or.us Grading Policies And Information ...... 2 Academic Integrity Policy ...... 3 Building Hours: Schedules and Schedule Changes ...... 3 Business Office: Academic Programs ...... 4 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Student Binder (Required) ...... 4 Monday through Friday Student Agenda (Required) ...... 4 School Supplies ...... 5 Supervision: Attendance Information ...... 5 Students on campus are supervised from 7:30 STUDENT & PARENT INFORMATION ��6 am to 2:45 pm when school is open . Students Zero Tolerance Policies ...... 7 arriving prior to 7:30 am will be only allowed Discipline ...... 7 in the commons/gym area depending on Student Expectations ...... 9 supervision . Students are asked to leave the Straub Dress Code ...... 10 building by 2:45 pm unless they are under the direct supervision of a staff member or after School Departure Safety ...... 10 school programs . Meal Program ...... 11 Lockers ...... 12 THE STRAUB MIDDLE Physical Education ...... 12 SCHOOL MISSION Intramural/Interschool Athletics: ...... 13 “At Straub Middle School our mission is to GENERAL INFORMATION ��13 prepare every student, regardless of circumstance, Internet Use Policy ...... 15 Medication ...... 15 with the academic, emotional, and social skills Parents & Straub ...... 16 needed to excel at each grade level, graduate from Volunteering at Straub Middle School ...... 16 high school, and be prepared for a successful life.” Complaints Submitted by Students, Parents and Concerned Citizens . . . 16 Straub Middle School Floor Plans ...... 17 School Closure & Delays School Emergency Closure: Salem-Keizer district officials make the decision to close all or selected schools, or delay school openings by 5:15 a m. . First information will be posted on http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=146, and then specific news media will be notified of the closures and delays .

2-HOUR DELAY BELL SCHEDULE Radio Television KXL...... 750 AM KATU ...... Ch . 2 Period 1 9:55 – 10:29 KWIP . . . . (Español) 880 AM KOIN ...... Ch . 6 Period 2 10:34 – 11:05 KWBY. . . . (Español) 940 AM KGW...... Ch . 8 KEX ...... 1190 AM KPTV. . . . . Ch . 12 Period 3 11:10 – 11:41 KPJC ...... 1220 AM WEB A Lunch/Period 4 11:41 – 12:11 12:16 – 12:47 KMUZ . . . (Español) 1230 AM KYKN ...... 1430 AM www .salemkeizer .org Emergency Closures/Delays Period 4/B Lunch 11:46 – 12:17 12:17 – 12:47 KBZY ...... 1490 AM KOPB ...... 91 .5 FM http://flashalert .net/ Period 5 12:52 – 1:23 news .html?id=146 KSND . . . . (Español) 95 .1 FM Period 6 1:28 – 1:59 KYCH ...... 97 .1 FM Newspaper KKRZ ...... 100 .3 FM StatesmanJournal .com Period 7 2:04 – 2:35 KRSK ...... 105 .1 FM

1 ACADEMIC INFORMATION STRAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL Grading Policies And Information Grading Policies And Information ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT PROGRESS AND SEMESTER GRADES As a part of regular classroom practice, our teachers provide supports for those students who struggle to Salem-Keizer middle schools have a semester grade meet standards and push those who exceed by offering reporting system . Straub students receive a progress report enrichment opportunities to extend learning . Parents/ at the end of 6,12, and 18 week marking periods . The Guardians and teachers should be in communication about semester grade (reported at week 18) students’ progress towards standards . is a final grade for that course . Straub also provides after-school support Late work is defined as assignments and enrichment; for more information submitted after the due date (and about our tutoring and Enrichment not because of an excused absence). Academy, please see page 12 of the The highest grade possible on a Handbook . late assignment is a B (or a 3 on a 4-point scale). All missing and COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS make-up work for the term is due (CCR) GRADING CRITERIA one week before the end of each In every course, students will receive two grading period. No missing work CCR grades in addition to their academic will be accepted after this date, grade . We know that a student’s work ethic unless special arrangements with and behaviors are critical for success in both the teacher have been made. school and future careers . ACADEMIC GRADING CRITERIA CCR WORK-HABITS STANDARD Academic grades at Straub are based on a student’s mastery The work-habits grade includes a student’s demonstration of content area standards . Students will be given multiple of work completion, care of craft, timeliness, attendance opportunities in each class to demonstrate that they know and organization . A student who demonstrates mastery of the content and are able to perform the skills related to this standard: completes tasks by the given deadline; comes the standard . A student’s work habits, such as timeliness, to class, and is on-time and prepared to learn; effectively participation, and behavior, are graded separately from the manages his/her time in class; uses his/her agenda planner academic grade (see CCR Grading Criteria) . A specific effectively; and keeps school work organized . course’s grading scales, criteria, and expectations can be CCR CITIZENSHIP STANDARD found in the syllabus distributed at the beginning of the semester . The citizenship grade includes a student’s demonstration of cooperation, respect, and participation in class . A student Academic Grading Scale who demonstrates mastery of this standard: participates A = Exceeds mastery of content standards and contributes in class by following instructions; willingly B = Meets content standards accomplishes tasks independently or with others; listens to understand others without interrupting, and encourages C = Nearly meets content standards others to share opinions; asks questions to clarify or extend; D = Does not meet content standards and respects the ideas, opinions, and property of others . F = Performs far below content standards COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (CCR) GRADING SCALE P = Pass; met course expectations O = Outstanding; Exceeds Standard NP = No Pass; did not meet course expectations S = Satisfactory; Meets Standard GN = No Grade; insufficient evidence to award grade N = Needs Improvement to meet standard I = Incomplete; special arrangements with the teacher will be made to finish the course . An “I” grade must U = Unsatisfactory; Teacher/Parent or Guardian be changed within two weeks of the end of the should be communicating regarding student’s grading period or it will turn to an “F ”. behavior and in-class actions

2 Straub Middle School GRADE CLARIFICATION 2 . Contact the teacher who assigned the grade to ask for When there is a question regarding a grade, the following clarification and explanation of the grade . procedure should be followed in the order listed below: 3 . Schedule an appointment with your student’s counselor for assistance . 1 . Read the course syllabus to identify and understand the grading policies of the course . 4 . Contact a building administrator for further assistance . STRAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL Academic Integrity Policy “He who learns but does not think is lost.” –Confucius Cheating Definitions Consequences 1 . Plagiarism = Copying parts or all of another student’s First Offense = Failure or zero on the assignment or test, assignment that was to have been done individually, or parent contact by teacher and notification to administrator . lending an assignment to another student to copy, or Disciplinary action could include in-school suspension . copying published materials without credit to author(s) or material sources(s) . (Lack of footnotes, citations, or Second Offense = Failure or zero on the assignment or bibliography referring to location of used information . test, referral to administrator for disciplinary action, and 2 . Copying during a test, such as: parent contact by administrator . Disciplinary action could include out-of-school suspension . a . Using hidden notes b . Copying from another student’s test . Third Offense = Failure or zero on the assignment or test, conference arranged by administrator that includes student, c . Asking another student for an answer during a test . parent, teacher, counselor, and administrator . Disciplinary d . Giving answers to another student (verbally or by action will include out-of-school suspension . code) or letting other classmate(s) see test answers . 3 . Changing answers on daily assignments when given *Attempting to change a grade or score on a test or responsibility for correcting that assignment . assignment already marked by staff or any change 4 . Changing answers on a test after it has been returned by made to a grade book or computer file is considered teacher (unless instructed to make correction) . a major infraction and will result in an out-of-school 5. Theft and/or use of a stolen test or assignment from suspension . another pupil . ** Students stealing tests, teacher guides, and/or teacher 6 . The use of internet materials taken word for word from textbooks from class can be subject to criminal internet text (plagiarism ). prosecution *** These consequences can be altered as determined by the teacher or administration based upon situation and investigation . Schedules and Schedule Changes Students select elective courses in the spring . It is important INAPPROPRIATE REQUESTS: to choose electives carefully, as the master schedule and Student wants to be with friends staffing is based on student needs and requests . Electives Student wants to be in a different lunch period are chosen in priority order, and every effort is made to Student has changed mind about elective choice place students in the courses they indicate in priority order . Student doesn’t like teacher However, due to many factors, students do not always get Deadlines and processes for schedule change requests, their first choice of electives, so the importance of selecting which are generally due by the end of the first week of alternatives is also stressed . Schedule change requests will classes, are communicated via school announcements be granted or denied for the following reasons: and on the Straub website . Deadlines are in place to APPROPRIATE REQUESTS: ensure that student learning begins immediately and Hole in schedule (student is missing a class) that students don’t miss out on introductory material, course expectations, or critical content . Requests will be A class has already been taken prioritized and changes made in the order they are received . Inappropriate placement in class Changes are made as rapidly as possible based on several A level change is needed factors, including space availability in classes .

3 Academic Programs Peer Helpers/Leadership Program contract may be placed on probation or removed from the Straub Middle School supports the Peer/Helper Leadership program . Program which collaborates with school staff in order to Talented and Gifted provide a safe and productive school climate . The rogramp consists of eighth grade students who are chosen in the Program spring of their seventh grade year . Students who want to Salem-Keizer Public Schools identifies participate must apply and fulfill the following requirements: and serves intellectually gifted students and academically strong grades and consistent attendance (90% or higher), a talented students in grades K-12 . Students must score in the spirit of volunteerism, good peer relationships, no “Ds” or top three percent on a nationally standardized test of mental “Fs”, no discipline referrals (entire 7th grade year), consistent ability or test of achievement to be identified . Parents who positive attitudes and citizenship (no “Ns” or follow, good believe their child falls into one of these categories may make organizational skills and a desire to be a student . Peer helper/ an inquiry with a counselor or the TAG Coordinator . Leadership students who fail to maintain the Leadership Student Binder (Required) Students are required to have a 3-ring (3-inch, D-ring) binder or multiple smaller binders along with a student agenda . Students will be given a student agenda on their first day of school . Teachers will stress the importance of using these tools for organizational purposes and will inform students of the expectations for the use of binders and agendas . General guidelines are: Students must bring their binder(s) and student agenda to class each day . Students should keep course descriptions, class rules, long-term assignments, and other special handouts at the front of the appropriate sections of their binders . Students should keep all homework and class work in their binder . Agendas and binders will be checked weekly and will impact a student’s Work Habits score . Student Agenda (Required) The Straub Student Agenda is the answer to effective organization and communication between parents, students, and teachers . Here are some tips to increase effective planner communication: Student Expectations teacher who will help the student list the missing work Depending on the class, students list the following in the planner and sign it . information in the front of the agenda for each class: E-mail address: teacher’s last name_first name@ Standards, Literacy Target, and Content Target for each salkeiz .k12 or. us. class Use agenda Students should write down all standards, literacy targets, Written correspondence and content targets in the student agenda . Check to see that the agenda is filled in each day/week Use the agenda at home and at school (take back and forth Note any missing grades next to listed assignments daily) For classes in which the student has received low or Record grades when papers are returned failing grades, work with the student to set up a plan for Complete and hand in unfinished work improvement . This plan might include the following: Record work missed following an absence Student brings completed agenda home each night to be checked . Students are provided a student agenda by the school . If lost, Once a week the student takes the agenda to the teacher, the student may have to purchase a replacement . who checks any missing assignments, gives an appropriate grade, and signs the planner . Parent Expectations Set up consequences for not following through with the Contact Teacher agenda process on the designated day and follow through You may call (all staff have voice mail) with these consequences . You may e-mail teachers and ask if assignments are Use ParentVUE missing . If they are, students need to meet with the Give lots of praise for student’s success

4 Straub Middle School School Supplies 1) Get a good binder…or 2! If you go with a single binder, it should be at least 3 inches. You may also choose to go with 2 smaller binders (one for AM classes, and one for PM classes). You can get a plain plastic binder or a fabric one. Some have zippers- those are great too! And remember that there are a lot of fun duct tapes out there now, and that can really prolong the life of a binder! Plan to keep a backup binder in case yours breaks during the school year, and please resupply your supplies periodically. And if you would like to purchase extra supplies to donate, we certainly appreciate it! 2) Fill your binder with supplies! You will need the following supplies in your binder: • Zipper pouch (the kind that clips into your binder are best) . Box of pencils (have them sharpened and ready to go) If you prefer mechanical pencils, be sure to have back-up lead. . 4 highlighters (different colors are great) . 5 College-ruled spiral notebooks (70-100 pages is ideal) . Scotch tape . 2+ ballpoint pens (at least one blue and one black, then other colors are fine) . Subject dividers (you will need at least 5 dividers) . Graph paper spiral for Math . Composition book for Science (at least 80 pages) . Earbuds (for chromebooks) . Big eraser 3) Get extra supplies to keep in your locker! There are school supplies you may need, but you won’t use each day. These can be kept in your locker instead of your binder. These extra supplies can include: – Colored pencils, extra spiral notebooks, pencils, glue stick (liquid glue is too messy), highlighters, etc. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR CLASSES: 6TH Grade Wheel: Students need one 70-100 page spiral notebook for each wheel class. (Wheel classes change every 12 weeks.) ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Attendance Phone 503-399-2034 Excused Absences: There is a strong correlation between students' Days when a student is ill academic success in school and their attendance. Serious family illness Straub's attendance system provides students and Medical appointment which cannot be scheduled parents with an expectation of great attendance and after school encourages students to attend their classes daily. Authorized religious holidays Approved pre-arranged absences Other absences approved by the district Attendance correlates to students' grades because Unexcused Absences: grades are based upon performance and academic Those not falling in the excused category achievement. If students miss class because of an Skipping school absence, they miss the opportunity to demonstrate Failure to bring a proper excuse performance or academic achievement. Attendance is Baby-sitting younger brothers or sisters also reflected in the student's CCR Work Habits grade Waking up late/missing bus each grading period. 10-Day Absences The State of Oregon Revised Statute on attendance states Salem-Keizer Public Schools expects regular attendance that when a student is absent 10 consecutive days, the of all students. Students are required by Oregon law to school must place the student’s schedule on hold and the regularly attend school. Salem0Keizer Public Schools' parent must bring the student in for re-enrollment . Parents expectation for regular attendance is no more than 8 will be sent a letter in the event of this occurrence . half-day absences or 4 full day absences in any four- week period, or a combination of half and full day Vacation Absences absences. Please notify the Attendance Office if your student will be absent due to vacation . Extended trips may result in the Excused absences need an acceptable written or verbal student being dropped from school . Upon their return, explanation within three (3) days of the student students will be re-enrolled . Please contact the office with returning to school. any questions, including requesting homework for an extended absence .

5 Automated Attendance Calling to the other students and the teacher because it disrupts It is very important that students be in every class each day . instruction . Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary If multiple period or full-day absences occur, parents will action and will be reflected in the student’s CCR Work- receive a telephone call with an automated message . We Habits grade . The tardy policy starts over every 6-week are looking forward to working with you to ensure good period . attendance through good communication . Tardy Referral: To be used when a student comes to school/ class after the bell rings . Students are marked tardy in the Late Arrivals attendance software program and assigned the following Students arriving late to school must consequences: check in at the Attendance office with First Tardy: Teacher records . Student receives lunch their parent or have a note, signed by detention with call to parents by the RISE Room monitor . the parent, excusing their tardiness . Excuses such as “alarm clock did Second Tardy: Teacher records . Student receives lunch not go off”, “student overslept”, detention with call to parents by the RISE Room monitor . “student missed bus”, or “student Third Tardy: Teacher records . Student receives lunch had to walk” will not be accepted . detention with call to parents by the RISE Room monitor . By law (ORS 339 .065) schools can Fourth Tardy: Teacher records . Student receives a lunch only accept an excuse for tardiness as detention and/or after school detention with call to parents previously stated . by the RISE Room monitor . Tardiness Fifth-plus Tardy: Teacher records . Student receives a lunch It is the student’s responsibility to be on time and prepared detention and/or after school detention with call to parents to work in all classes during the day . Students should go to by the RISE Room monitor . A parent conference with the assigned classes even if late . Tardiness to any class is unfair Behavior Specialist or Assistant Principal may be scheduled at this time . STUDENT & PARENT INFORMATION Check-In Procedures During the Closed Campus School Day Straub Middle School has a closed campus . Students are to Whenever a student arrives at school late or returns from remain on school grounds from the time they arrive in the an appointment, he/she must check in at the Attendance morning until their regular dismissal time . Students are not Office . He/She must present a written excuse from a parent, allowed to go off campus at any time without prior approval a signed check-out slip, or a parent/guardian may accompany from parents and building staff . Students may go out to the student to the Attendance Office to sign them in . lunch with their own parents but may not go with another student’s parent unless prior parent permission had been Check-Out Procedure During the received and approved by the building administration . School Day Unless students are involved in a supervised after school If a student needs to leave the building for an appointment, activity, they must leave the campus by 2:45 pm . parents must send written permission indicating the name of the student, date, reason, and time of check out . Behavior Philosophy If a student is ill, the parent/guardian will be called for Straub students and staff are expected to treat one another permission to send the student home . It is required that a with dignity, courtesy, and respect . Our role as a staff is student check out in the office whenever leaving campus to model and encourage students to make appropriate before dismissal time . behavior choices . Behavior which disrupts the classroom will not be tolerated and will be dealt with as a discipline Attendance is important, so we ask matter . A student’s behavior in class will that student appointments be made also be recorded in the CCR Citizenship after school hours whenever possible . grade . Students leaving school during school hours without permission will be considered truant and will be penalized accordingly . (Refer to Student Rights and Responsibilities . - blue insert)

6 Straub Middle School Discipline The goal of Straub Middle School discipline plan is to create an environment that is orderly, safe, and fosters academic DETENTION and social-emotional growth . Discipline is a process leading to appropriate, responsible behavior and not just punishment Students whose behavior is inappropriate or disruptive may for inappropriate behavior . be assigned to lunch detention and/or after school detention The belief at Straub Middle School is that we focus on the Students serve detention in the RISE Room . Students academic, behavioral, and emotional success of students in chronically tardy to class may receive detentions also . each classroom and community . Staff members work as a SUSPENSION team with students, parents, and administration to guide Suspension means that students are removed from the student’s success . school for a specific period of time . Students may not attend DISCIPLINE OPTIONS any school functions during the time of suspension and Detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, may not be present on any Salem-Keizer School District and expulsion from school are sometimes necessary for property until the period of suspension has concluded . This infractions of school rules and regulations . Occasionally could mean (ISS) In-School Suspension or (OSS) Out-of- these actions are necessary for a student’s own good, for the School Suspension . protection of others, to maintain a learning environment, EXPULSION and their opportunity to learn . Expulsion means students are removed from the . . . . ROOM DETENTION R I S E neighborhood schools . The district will provide parents (Respect. Integrity. Safety. Effort) and students with copies of their rights and provide due Students who violate school rules that would normally process prior to expulsion . Alternative education options warrant suspension from school are often placed in the are available . Students who are expelled are trespassed RISE Room for a part of, or the entire day (in-school from Salem-Keizer School District property other than the suspension) instead of being sent home (out-of-school school he/she has been assigned by the Hearing’s Officer . suspension) . An instructional assistant will supervise the students in the RISE Room . Classroom teachers will assign Campus Supervision/Authority lessons for students to study during this time . Straub Middle School provides adult supervision before While in the RISE Room students will: school, during lunch, and after school . All adult employees Complete all assignments . (custodians, instructional aides, secretaries, teachers, Read or do assigned math worksheets counselors, campus monitors, bus drivers, kitchen staff, and after assignments are completed . administrators) of our school have the authority to enforce Not talk or visit with other students . school rules . Students who defy the authority of school employees face logical consequences . This also applies to Not eat (except for lunch) . school-sponsored events such as dances, concerts, sports After School Detention events, etc . After school detention may be assigned for a variety of reasons; including but not limited to: academic support, behavior infractions, and tardies . After School Detention time is 2:45–3:45 pm . If students are late to detention, there will be additional consequences . Talking is not allowed during detention time . Students will remain seated and work on school assignments . Students must have enough school work or reading material to last the entire hour they are assigned detention . If rules are not followed, students will serve the remainder of the detention plus one additional day . It is the parent’s responsibility to arrange student’s transportation home by working with the school .

7 STUDENT2019-2020 RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Christy Perry, Superintendent Salem-Keizer Public Schools 24J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. This policy implements state and federal laws (including Title IX); inquiries about the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Compliance Officer, Executive Director in the Human Resources Office, 2450 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305. Phone: 503-399-3061 Rev. 8/2019 INS-M001 SUMMARY OF DISCIPLINE (The full text of the District Policies and Procedures on Discipline, can be found in every district office or on the district website.) These policies and procedures are designed to protect the safety, rights and responsibilities of students, parents and employees. These apply to student conduct which occurs while a student is: 1. On school premises before, during, or after normal school hours. 2. At a school-sponsored event before, during, or after normal school hours, including field trips and school-sponsored tours and activities in another city, state or country. 3. Traveling to and from school or a school-sponsored event. 4. On school premises at any other time when the school is being used for a school-sponsored event. 5. Enrolled in summer school and/or intersessions. 6. Off chools premises when such conduct involves threats or harm to students, staff and/or district property. In addition, the student may be referred to a school counselor, the CARE Team, the Youth Services Team or Threat Assess- ment Team. The following list is not comprehensive of all behaviors that may require discipline, but it calls attention to some examples for illustrative purposes. PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCE OF CONSEQUENCES OFFENSE Any level of consequences may be administered for any offense taking into consideration the age of and the past behavior of the student. Assault, Physical – To intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly • A student who physically assaults another person will not be cause physical injury and/or cause substantial pain to another returned to the classroom until their assigned consequence person. has been completed and may be reassigned to another class, Aggressive Behavior – Physical behaviors directed toward classroom, or school. another person, including, but not limited to, kicking, hitting, • Contact with parent. biting, shoving, tripping, slapping, or attempting to injure. • Suspension for up to 10 school days. For students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Restitution. • Referral to law enforcement. • Continuing suspension and recommendation for expulsion. • Evaluation (mental health, counseling) at parent’s expense. Threat – To place another person in fear of imminent physical • Contact with parent. injury by word (written or verbal) or conduct. • Conflict management meeting. Bullying, Harassment & Intimidation – Any act that sub- • In-school suspension with a special project. stantially interferes with a person’s educational opportunities • Suspension for up to 10 school days, with a special project. For or performance, that takes place on school property, at any students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation or Students INS-P028. at any official school bus stop; and that has the effect of know- • Referral to law enforcement. ingly placing a person in reasonable fear of physical harm or • Conference with parent prior to return of student to school. reasonable fear that damage may occur to the person’s property; • Continuing suspension with recommendation for expulsion. or creates a hostile educational environment which serves to • Evaluation at parent’s expense. distress, threaten, demean, annoy or torment another person. Sexual Harassment – Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature that unreasonably interferes with a person’s education and/or a person’s participation in school activities, or that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive school-related environment. Discriminatory Harassment – The belief that members of one race are superior to members of another race or ethnic group and the use of words, and/or actions to carry out those beliefs. Insubordinate Behavior – Behaviors which are defined as • Removal from classroom or any district activity. insubordinate may include, but are not limited to: disobeying • Contact and conference with parent. or defying the authority of district personnel; verbal, physical, • Detention, in-school suspension. and/or profane or rude behaviors; disrupting any classroom, • Suspension for up to 10 school days, with a special project or school or district-sponsored activity; behavior that constitutes in-school suspension with a special project. For students in a safety risk to the student or others and/or multiple referrals grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students for insubordinate behaviors. Unsafe behaviors during bus rides INS-P028. to and from school or school sponsored events. • Continuing suspension and a recommendation for expulsion. PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCE OF CONSEQUENCES OFFENSE Any level of consequences may be administered for any offense taking into consideration the age of and the past behavior of the student. Weapons – Possessing, transmitting, selling, or in any way dis- • Confiscation of item related to offense. playing any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, • Contact and conference with parent. firearm, illegal explosive, or other implement, which could rea- • Referral to law enforcement authority. sonably be considered or used as a weapon, or attempted to be • Continuing suspension with recommendation for expulsion. used as a weapon, or threatened to be used as a weapon, or is readily capable of causing death or serious physical injury and/ or which is of no reasonable or educational use to the student. Look-alike Weapons – Possessing, transmitting, selling, or in • Confiscation of item related to offense. any way displaying any device, instrument, material or substance, • Contact and conference with parent. or other implement which could reasonably be considered a • In-school suspension. weapon, as defined in policy and/or which is of no reasonable • Suspension for up to 10 school days. For students in grade 5 or or educational use to the student. below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Referral to law enforcement. • Continuing suspension and recommendation for expulsion. Alcohol and Other Drugs – Possessing, buying, use of, or being • Confiscation of item(s) related to offense. under the influence of an alcoholic beverage; inhalants, including • Contact and conference with parent. solvents and other dangerous substances; or of any other drug as • Referral to law enforcement authority. defined by but not necessarily limited to the Uniform Controlled • Suspension, in or out of school, for up to 10 school days. For Substance Act, ORS 475.005; possession of paraphernalia, pos- students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: session of look-alikes being represented as being a controlled Students INS-P028. substance and/or misuse of prescription or non-prescription drugs. • Continuing suspension and a recommendation for expulsion. For students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Alcohol and Other Drugs – Selling, distributing or possession Students INS-P028. with the intent to sell alcoholic beverages, inhalants, including • Possible recommendation for diversion. solvents and other dangerous substances; or any other drug as defined by, but not necessarily limited to, the Uniform Con- trolled Substance Act, ORS 475.005, including look-alikes being represented as being a controlled substance and/or misuse of prescription or non-prescription drugs. Tobacco or Tobacco Products – Smoking, possessing, selling, • Confiscation of any item(s) related to the offense. buying, transmitting, distributing, or otherwise using tobacco or • Contact and conference with parent. tobacco products. This applies to look-alike tobacco and tobacco • Special project as assigned by administrator. products and to those substances represented as being tobacco • Suspension, in or out of school for up to three (3) days. For and tobacco products (such as e-cigarettes and their contents). students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Referral to law enforcement authority. Attendance - Unauthorized absence – Any unauthorized ab- • Contact with parent. sence from class without prior permission from parent or person • Development of attendance contract to be determined by in parental role. school administrator. • Detention or in-school suspension. • Referral to law enforcement authority. • Retention/failure to receive credit for course work. Attendance - Tardiness – Any unauthorized absence from class • Contact with parent. without prior permission from parent or person in parental role. • Development of attendance contract to be determined by school administrator. • Detention or in-school suspension. • Retention/failure to receive credit for course work. Firesetting – Any act or attempted act of firesetting. • Confiscation of item related to offense. • Contact and conference with parent. • Referral to law enforcement authority. • Restitution. • Removal from participation in school activities until restitution is made. • Suspension for up to 10 school days. For students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Continuing suspension and recommendation for expulsion. PROGRESSIVE SEQUENCE OF CONSEQUENCES OFFENSE Any level of consequences may be administered for any offense taking into consideration the age of and the past behavior of the student. Computer Network and Internet – Any misuse or use of any • Contact with parent. network and/or internet system to threaten damage to district • Suspension or revocation of system privileges for minimum of 30 property or personnel or in any way sabotages or modifies dis- calendar days. trict programs, the district’s computer networks and/or internet • In-school suspension. system, as defined in District policy INS-A004. • Suspension for up to 10 school days. For students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Permanent revocation of system privileges. • Referral to law enforcement. • Continuing suspension and recommendation for expulsion. Property Damage and Theft – Deliberate or intentional dam- • Contact with parent. age to any district facility and property and/or theft of property • Restitution. belonging to the district or to another individual, including, but • In-school suspension. not limited to, improper care of books, locker and lock. • Suspension for up to 10 days. For students in grade 5 or below, refer to section 3.3.3 of Discipline: Students INS-P028. • Removal from participation in school activities until restitution is made. • Continuing suspension and recommendation for expulsion. • Referral to law enforcement authority. • Evaluation at parent’s expense. Nonpayment of fees, fines, and/or restitution for damaged • Contact with parent. or lost property. • Referral to collection agency and/or law enforcement.

A student who has been recommended for expulsion will receive SUSPENSION a hearing before a hearing officer; the hearing will be conducted pursuant to ORS 332.061 and in accordance with district policy and Suspension is the temporary removal of a student from all school procedures as may be directed by the Superintendent. building(s)/property and from participation and/or attendance in or at school activities or district-sponsored events and or activities, A student may be represented by legal counsel or other person at the including athletics and access to school transportation, for not more student’s expense. The student, parent or other person in parental than ten school days. relationship shall be permitted to inspect, in advance of the hearing, any affidavits or exhibits, which the district intends to submit at the A student, parent, or other person in parental relationship shall have hearing. The student shall be permitted to introduce evidence by two school days from the school administration’s decision to suspend, testimony, writings, or other exhibits. The case shall be determined in which to appeal the decision to the Superintendent or designee. solely on the evidence presented at the hearing. The hearing officer The Superintendent or designee will review the written record and/ shall render a decision in writing within 24 hours of the hearing. or may conduct an informal hearing, and render a written decision Within five school days of the receipt of the hearing officer’s initial within three (3) school days from the notice of the appeal. A student, decision, or seven calendar days if the expulsion decision occurs parent, or other person in parental relationship shall have the right to after school ends in June, the parent, other person in parental appeal the Superintendent or designee’s decision to the Board within relationship, or the student if 18 years of age or over may request a two (2) school days from the receipt of said decision. Board review of the decision on a Notice of Appeal form developed by the Superintendent’s Office. The appeal shall be filed with the EXPULSION Office of the Superintendent. Any student who violates district policies and procedures may be subject to expulsion. Expulsion is the removal by the School Board DIVERSION or its designee of a student from school building(s)/property, school Upon recommendation of the school administrator, a student who transportation, and from participation in school activities for not has violated district weapons or drug/alcohol policy or rule may be more than one calendar year. given the option to participate in the District’s Diversion Programs. If students with disabilities and/or students who have current special education evaluations pending have committed an offense for which ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION expulsion is a suggested disciplinary consequence, prior to this change of placement, a determination will be made as to whether Students who have been expelled from the district will be notified the student’s misconduct is caused by the student’s disability or an of alternative educational programs designed to provide a variety of inappropriate placement. environments, times, structures and/or methods of instruction that they can participate in during the time they are expelled. STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSEMBLY OF STUDENTS COMPLAINT PROCESS (ADM-A005) Salem-Keizer School District recognizes the constitutional right of Salem-Keizer School District is committed to resolving complaints in students to assemble. However, it should be noted that many schools a timely manner, by direct, informal discussions, beginning with the are crowded, limiting the availability of space. Student assembly school or department involved. Communication is essential during should be related to the school program, should not disrupt classes, this process so that the involved parties may better understand the and should not cause a hazard to persons or property. Requests for reasons behind each other’s position. Whenever possible, complaints student assembly shall be made in advance to the principal, and should be submitted and addressed at the school or department, students will be notified of the decision within a reasonable time. and through the recognized channels of communication as outlined in the District’s Complaint Procedure (ADM-P008). The complaint BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS & SCOOTERS procedure is available on the district’s website. Salem-Keizer School District policy forbids reprisal or retaliation against any person acting Any student may ride a bicycle to school. However, students riding in good faith in a complaint process. bicycles to school must know and practice the safety rules and demonstrate good riding habits. The following guidelines are in CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES addition to the regular rules for safe bicycling: 1. Oregon bicycle helmet law ORS 814.485 requires any child up Students who use district transportation do so in accordance with to 15 years of age to wear an approved bicycle helmet when District Procedure TRN-P036. Continued use of district transportation riding in any place open to the general public - streets, roads, is contingent upon student observance of District Discipline Policy sidewalks, and parks. and Procedures. 2. Bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds during school hours or during the hours of after-school activities. CUSTODIAL AND NON-CUSTODIAL 3. Riding double on a bicycle is not permitted. PARENT RIGHTS 4. Penalties for unsafe bicycle conduct or failure to follow the rules may be made by the principal, school staff, or parents. The district will give full rights under procedure INS-P022, Student Records, to either parent, or other persons in a parental relationship, 5. Students are advised to securely lock bicycles to the racks. unless the district has been provided with written evidence that there While every effort is made to provide a secure place for is a court order, state statute, or legally binding document relating bicycles during the school day, students should realize that to such matters as divorce, separation, or custody that specifically they bring their bicycles at their own risk. revokes these rights. Non-custodial parents should furnish the school Any student may ride a skateboard or scooter to school. However, with their address to which school materials should be sent. students riding skateboards or scooters to school must know and ORS 107.154(1) and (4) provides that unless otherwise practice the safety rules and demonstrate good riding habits. The ordered by the court, an order of sole custody to one parent shall not following guidelines are in addition to the regular rules: deprive the other parent of the following authority: 1. Oregon skateboard and scooter rider helmet law ORS 814.600 • To inspect and receive school records and to consult with requires riders to wear protective head gear. school staff concerning the child’s welfare and education, to the 2. Skateboards and scooters are not to be ridden on the school same extent as the custodial parent may inspect and receive grounds at any time. Upon arriving on district property, the such records and consult with such staff. rider must carry the board and walk. • To authorize emergency medical, dental, psychological, 3. Skateboards and scooters are not to be ridden around school psychiatric or other health care for the child if the custodial buses. parent is, for practical purposes, unavailable. 4. Penalties for unsafe rider conduct or failure to follow the rules may be made by the principal or school staff. A student will not be released to a person claiming legal custody of a student unless that person is listed on student records by the CLOSED CAMPUS custodial parent or can provide personal identification and a legal custody order issued by the State of Oregon. Salem-Keizer School District restricts students to the school grounds during the school day with certain exceptions. All students shall DRESS CODE POLICY (INS-A025) remain on the school grounds from the time they arrive in the morning until their regular dismissal time at the end of the school Salem-Keizer Public Schools expects that all students will dress in a day. This attendance requirement includes the noon hour period with way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored the following exceptions: to go to and from their home for lunch as event. Student dress choices should respect the intent to sustain requested by parents; to run an errand or keep an appointment as a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The requested by parents; and to carry on a planned program of the school, primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student such as work study. Students seeking to leave the campus during the and their parent(s) or guardian(s). school day must obtain permission from the school administration. The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does An open campus (INS-P024) or unrestricted lunch period for students not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attending Salem-Keizer high schools is a privilege that is annually attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for determined based on application by the student body of the school any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or and action of the high school level director. increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, FOOD SERVICE MEAL PROGRAM religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. Salem-Keizer School District participates in the National School Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to Lunch and Breakfast programs. Both programs are regulated by the support the overall educational goals of the school and must be United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.). The U.S.D.A. has explained within this dress code. For more detailed information, established guidelines for students that participate in either the lunch please refer to Administrative Policy INS-A025 on our district website. or the breakfast programs. For lunch, students are encouraged to take all food components (grain, meat/meat alternate, fruits, vegetables, ELECTRONIC DEVICES and milk) of the meal that is offered, but under U.S.D.A. guidelines, are only required to take 3 out of the 5 food components, one Electronic devices can be disruptive and distracting to the learning being at least a 1/2 cup fruit or vegetables. For breakfast, students and school environment. These devices include, but are not limited are required to take 3 out of 4 items offered comprised of 3 food to: cellular phones, pagers/beepers, watches, audio equipment, or components (grain with an option of meat/meat alternate allowed, electronic games and devices that serve no reasonable educational fruits/vegetables, and milk). USDA/ODE Statement: This institution value or foreseeable use to the educational process. Students who is an equal opportunity provider. carry or wear these devices may be asked to surrender them to the office where they will be held. Parents will be notified to pick FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION (INS-A029) up the item. Cellular phones may be carried in the backpack with parental permission as long as they are not disruptive in the school Salem-Keizer Public Schools recognizes that every student has the environment. right of free expression and encourages the exercise of this right. Students also have a responsibility to assist in maintaining orderly ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND THE school operations. INTERNET (INS-A004) School officials have a duty to prevent the distribution of libelous or obscene material or material that will clearly disrupt the educational A student under age 18 may use electronic resources, including the process. Student publications will be free from discrimination, Internet, in Salem-Keizer schools unless their parent or other person harassment, prejudice and racism. Therefore, publications and in parental relationship denies the student access through completion student speeches are subject to reasonable review and approval of an exclusion form (INS-F048). The district may suspend or revoke by the school administration. Such review will be made without access of a user to electronic resources and/or the Internet and may unnecessary delay. The school principal is the editor and publisher report the violation to law enforcement authorities if the user violates of all school publications. District Policy. GANG ORGANIZATIONS EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS (ADM-A009) A gang is defined as a group of three or more people whose members have a common name, symbol, or colors; and who engage in criminal It is the policy of Salem-Keizer School District that no student behavior as one of their activities. Such organizations will not be enrolled in the district shall, on the basis of age, disability, national tolerated in district schools. origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status Any student found using any manner or means in representing a gang, or financial ability be excluded from participation in, be denied the recruiting potential gang members, promoting gang membership benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational or activities, violating the District’s Code of Policy and Rules, or program or activity administered or authorized by the School Board. engaging in any criminal gang activity, will be subject to referral to Salem-Keizer School District staff shall make a continuous effort law enforcement authorities and will be subject to disciplinary action to provide an equal educational opportunity for students and to up to and including expulsion. eliminate those conditions which may cause discrimination. This is not intended to discourage the formation of, or membership EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) in, organizations and activities which are not criminal, antisocial, discriminatory or related to gang organization. In December 2015, the United States Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a legislation package that HAZING, HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, updated a number of important notification opportunities and BULLYING, CYBERBULLYING AND MENACING; requirements for parents and guardians of students enrolled in a STUDENT (INS-A003) school that receives federal funds under Title I, Part A of the act. If you are a parent or guardian of a student enrolled in a school Acts of hazing, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, bullying, receiving Title I funds, you have the right to request information cyberbullying and menacing will not be tolerated by student to regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s teacher(s) student, staff to student, or student to staff. Harassment, intimidation, and/or paraprofessional(s). and bullying may be based on, but not limited to, the protected class status of a person. Protected class is defined in Administrative If you wish to do so, please submit a written request for this information Policy INS-A003. Students are encouraged to report concerns by to your school’s principal. Submitted requests will receive a written completing a confidential student report form (INS-F030) located in response within ten (10) school days from the date of receipt. the school office, library, and counseling center. Parents, guardians, Information provided under this process is intended to strengthen and community members may file a complaint by meeting with the open and transparent communication established between the school administrator or by the procedure for resolving formal our schools and the students, parents, and communities they serve. complaints as outlined in the District’s policy (ADM-A005) and procedure (ADM-P008). A person may make an anonymous report NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT directly to the school principal. All reports will be investigated by the school administrator. A person may request a review of the actions Consistent with its Title IX obligation, the Salem-Keizer School taken by staff in responding and/or investigating a report by filing a District prohibits discrimination, including sexual and gender-based written request with the Superintendent. harassment and violence, on the basis of sex/gender in all of its programs and activities, including academics, employment, athletics, Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy and other extracurricular activities. will be subject to disciplinary actions. Reprisal or retaliation against any person acting in good faith in a complaint process is a violation Furthermore, it is the policy of Salem-Keizer Public Schools that there of district policy. A student found to have falsely accused another will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on as a means of reprisal, retaliation, or a means of hazing, harassment, the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national intimidation, bullying, cyberbullying or menacing, shall be subject origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational to disciplinary actions. programs, activities or employment. You may file a complaint by using the online reporting form HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS (INS-A014) (HUM-F033). You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). For more information about Title IX and the school district policies, High school athletes are expected to observe all District procedures, and resources, please see the information below. Policies. Policies involving the use of tobacco products, alcohol and other drugs apply from the first day the athlete begins Persons having questions about equal opportunity and participating in a sport(s) and continues throughout the school nondiscrimination should contact the following: year and all following years of athletic participation in Salem-Keizer schools. This policy is in effect 24 hours a day, through the end of John Beight, Title IX Coordinator/Executive Director of Human each school year. Athletes who violate these policies will face the Resources, 503.399.3061, [email protected]. same consequences as students who do not participate in sports, in addition to being immediately suspended for a minimum of three RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS TO AND weeks from sports competition, and will undergo a drug assessment FROM SCHOOL (INS-A001) upon first offense. The school is concerned for the safety and conduct of students on High school athletes are also required to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade the way to and from school and for the protection of neighboring point average on each progress report to be eligible to participate in property. All students on the way to and from school are subject all co-curricular athletic activities as written in Salem-Keizer School to the reasonable control of the school and the District Discipline District Policy INS-A014, relating to Student Athlete Expectations: Policy and Rule. High School. RIGHT TO REVIEW STUDENT RECORDS LOCKER & PERSONAL PROPERTY INSPECTION A parent or other persons in a parental relationship and also eligible Lockers and desks belong to the school district and are under control students as written in District Procedure INS-P022, have the right to: of the school administration with students permitted use of them as 1. Inspect and review the education records of the student. a convenience. The schools are concerned about the use of lockers 2. Request amendment to education records to ensure that they for storage of illegal items and are also concerned that lockers are are not inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the cared for properly. Based on the standard of reasonable suspicion, student’s privacy and other rights. personal property may be inspected and lockers may be opened 3. Consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information at the discretion of the building administrator in a prudent way, at contained in student education records, except to the extent appropriate times, and in a reasonable manner. that this policy authorizes disclosure without consent. 4. Pursuant to the provision of Oregon Administrative Rule 581- MOTOR VEHICLES 021-0410, file with the United States Department of Education a complaint alleging that the district has failed to comply with High school students may drive motorized vehicles to and from the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. school. Certain school regulations, however, are necessary because 5. Obtain a copy of District Procedure INS-P022. The complete of insufficient parking, concern for safety, protection of property, and policy may be seen at each school, the Office of the interruption of the school program. Parking fees may be assessed by Superintendent and on the district’s web site. the district. No student vehicles will be permitted to leave the school grounds during the hours in which school is in session, including A parent or other person in parental relationship or an eligible the lunch hour, without the permission of the building principal. student who wishes to inspect education records shall submit their Permission to drive a motorized vehicle to school may be revoked at request to the building principal or their designee. any time for violation of any school regulation regarding vehicle use. No student attending a middle school shall be permitted to drive a motorized vehicle to school. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to providing a quality Parents are responsible to register motorized vehicles with the school education for all students. A strong correlation exists between the office before their student can drive to school. Students who are 18 student’s academic success in school and their daily attendance. A years old or emancipated must register their cars with the school. student is expected to be present in each of their classes during any Those students shall abide by the rules and regulations governing grading period in order to meet the goals and objectives of the class. the use of such vehicles during the time the student is under the direction of the school. In terms of attendance, a student is either present or absent. An SPECIAL EDUCATION CHILD FIND excused absence is one which is approved by the principal or their designee in one of the following situations: Illness of the student, All students, birth to 21 years of age may be eligible for specially emergency, pre-excused, or extenuating circumstances. An designed special education services. Students qualify under unexcused absence is one which is neither excused nor official, and guidelines established by federal law and directed in each state by may result in disciplinary action. the Department of Education. Each principal or their designee shall develop and implement an School districts must identify, locate and evaluate all resident children attendance policy and procedure that includes the expectation of with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability, who are student attendance and encourages such attendance. Each school in need of early intervention, early childhood special education or will develop and implement a building tardy policy. The parent or special education services. other person in parental relationship will be notified by the district if When a student is referred for special education, an evaluation may be a student has missed school and the absence has not been cleared. recommended. All referrals start at the neighborhood school. Trained Appeal of disciplinary action taken as a result of unexcused absences staff will complete observations, conduct diagnostic evaluations and may be made through the district’s complaint process. gather information from a variety of sources. All initial evaluations Additionally, the school administrator or designee shall notify are made with the signed permission and knowledge of the parent the parent or person in parental relationship of the student’s and/or guardian. Parent/guardian input is considered at all stages of nonattendance or irregular attendance. If the nonattendance (failure the evaluation, eligibility and placement. to attend school) or irregular attendance (eight unexcused one-half day absences, or the equivalent thereof, in any four-week period) STUDENT INTERVIEW BY POLICE OFFICERS problem persists, the school administrator or designee, shall provide (INS-A033) written notice in person or by registered or certified mail to the parent or person in parental relationship that the student must appear at Law enforcement officers may interview students at the school site. school on the next day following receipt of the notice and must School authorities may attempt to notify the parents or guardians maintain regular attendance for the remainder of the year. of such action only with the consent of the investigating officers. If the above notice is not complied with, the principal or designee, STUDENT FEES AND CHARGES (INS-A012) under the provisions of ORS 339.925, shall provide notice in writing (written in the native language of the parent) to the parent or Students and their parents/guardians shall be held financially person in parental relationship that: The parent or person in parental responsible for any materials lost or willfully damaged. The district relationship and the child must attend a conference with a designated shall pursue the collection of debts to the full extent allowed by school administrator to discuss the situation; the parent or person in Oregon State statute. parental relationship must enroll their child and ensure the student attends a full-time school on a regular basis; failures to enroll, send, Nonpayment of fees, fines, and/or restitution for damaged/lost and maintain the child in regular attendance is a Class C violation. property may result in: Loss of privileges related to the student’s participation and/or attendance at school events and/or non- If the nonattendance or irregular attendance problem persists, academic activities including but not limited to ceremonies and/or the Superintendent or designee may elect to issue a citation to in activities related to graduation, athletic events, and school sponsored accordance with ORS 339.925. If the truancy of an older student is dances or parties (including prom). deemed to be beyond control of the parent or person in parental relationship, the matter will be referred to juvenile authorities. The district may take legal action, including referral of an outstanding amount to collections or by filing a civil complaint in Circuit Court SEARCH AND SEIZURE (INS-A015) after giving the notice required in ORS 339.270. School officials have the authority to conduct searches of district TRUANCY AND DAYTIME CURFEW property and the personal property of students based upon reasonable suspicion, and to seize unauthorized, illegal or unsafe Salem has a daytime curfew ordinance and Keizer has a truancy materials, and/or identify unsafe conditions as a proactive response ordinance which prohibit minors (between 5 and 18 years old) from to keeping schools safe. Whenever possible, searches will be done being in public places during regular school hours to decrease truancy with the consent of the student and in their presence. and/or the crime rate. If unauthorized, illegal or unsafe materials are discovered during any If irregular attendance occurs, the district shall investigate, send type of search, school officials will exercise one or all of the following notification of the irregular attendance to the parent or other person in options: Seizure of contraband; report to the proper authorities; initiate parental relationship, and determine what corrective measures should the district discipline policy and procedure. In the case where students be taken. The district may proceed with legal action in accordance are attending student activities that are considered a privilege such with state law, including referral to law enforcement for the issuance as school dances, whether on or off campus; the school may test of a citation for up to $500. students and guests for alcohol prior to allowing their admission. On an annual basis, parents, students, staff and community will be informed that the district may conduct canine searches of school property and if school officials have reasonable suspicion to believe that contraband is present in a school, an unscheduled canine search Manuals are continually revised and improved. may occur. Users of this manual should check the QAM website for the most recent version. Straub Dress Code SKPS Dress Code Policy

Salem-Keizer Public Schools expects that all students will dress in a way that is appropriate for the school day or for any school-sponsored event. Student dress choices should respect the intent to sustain a community that is inclusive of a diverse range of identities. The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and their parent(s) or guardian(s). The school district is responsible for seeing that student attire does not interfere with the health or safety of any student, that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural observance, household income, or body type/size. Any restrictions to the way a student dresses must be necessary to support the overall educational goals of the school and must be explained within this dress code.

1. Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students at all times. Clothes must be worn in a way such that genitals, buttocks, breasts, and nipples are fully covered with opaque fabric. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet this basic principle.

2. Students Must Wear*, while following the basic principle of Section 1 above: • A Shirt (with fabric in the front, back, and on the sides under the arms), AND • Pants/jeans or the equivalent (for example, a skirt, sweatpants, leggings, a dress or shorts), AND • Shoes. Courses that include attire as part of the curriculum (for example, professionalism, public speaking, and job readiness) may include assignment-specific dress, but should not focus on covering bodies in a particular way or promoting culturally-specific attire. Activity-specific shoes requirements are permitted (for example, athletic shoes for PE). 3. Students May Wear, as long as these items do not violate Section 1 above: • Hats facing straight forward or straight backward. Hats must allow the face to be visible to staff, and not interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff. • Religious head coverings. • Religious headwear. • Hoodie sweatshirts are allowed; however, hoods may not cover the head indoors. • Fitted pants, including opaque leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans” • Pajamas • Ripped jeans, as long as underwear and buttocks are not exposed. • Tank tops, including spaghetti straps; halter tops • Athletic attire • Visible waistbands on undergarments or visible straps on undergarments worn under other clothing (as long as this is done in a way that does not violate Section 1 above). 4. Students Cannot Wear: • Violent language or images. • Gang-affiliated clothing. • Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity). • Hate speech, profanity, pornography. • Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class or consistently marginalized groups. • Any clothing that reveals visible undergarments (visible waistbands and visible straps are allowed) • Swimsuits (except as required in class or athletic practice). • Accessories that could be considered dangerous or could be used as a weapon. • Any item that obscures the face or ears (except as a religious observance). Adjustments to the dress code may be made on a case-by-case basis for a student’s IEP, 504 or social and emotional learning.

These dress code guidelines shall apply to regular school days and summer school days, as well as any school-related events and activities, such as graduation ceremonies, dances and prom.

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INS-M001 – Student Rights and Responsibilities (manual) be secret societies . Students who participate in gang display of gang related poster or graffiti; harassment or related activities at school or school functions (including intimidation of students or staff, recruitment for gang possession or display of gang related clothing, symbols, or membership) will be subject to strict disciplinary measures . paraphernalia; distribution of gang literature or materials; Student Expectations Textbooks automatic winners! Textbooks are purchased by Straub Middle School and 2. POSITIVE RECOGNITIONS loaned to students . Records are kept of books assigned to Staff may write Positive Recognitions when a student goes individual students . All books are to be returned after the above and beyond to demonstrate positive behaviors . When course is completed . student earn a Positive Recognition, they will be called to STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY the Behavior Specialist’s office where they will have the FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ALL teacher’s message read aloud to them in a very excited, TEXTBOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS, AND cheerful voice and then they will receive candy . Student SCHOOL MATERIALS CHECKED OUT TO names will then be read on the morning announcements and THEM REGARDLESS OF THE REASON OR placed in the newsletter . CAUSE OF ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE. 3. RISE STUDENTS Fees and Fines Every month, each staff member selects one male and one Students who owe fees or materials will be sent a notice of female student that demonstrate that month’s theme: fees or materials not cleared . Respect, Integrity, Safety, or Effort . These students are awarded the following: Respecting Property First month RISE Student: RISE Certificate, RISE Students are expected to use trash containers on and off Sticker, RISE Lanyard, and a month-long pass to leave campus to maintain community pride in Straub . Vandalism class either one-minute early for lunch or one-minute early and/or damage to school or community property will result release at the end of the day . Their picture is placed on the in disciplinary action and/or referral to the appropriate law RISE Student recognition wall . enforcement agency for restitution and/or criminal charges . Second month RISE Student: RISE Certificate, RISE Counseling t-shirt, and a month-long pass to leave class either one- The Counseling Program at Straub Middle School is a minute early for lunch or one-minute early release at the district-adopted program . Our counselors work with students end of the day . A star is added to their picture on the RISE regarding personal, interpersonal, and educational concerns; Student recognition wall . lead groups to help develop decision-making skills; and design Third month RISE Student: RISE Certificate . a Pizza activities and programs aimed at identifying and responding coupon, and a month-long pass to leave class either one- to the special needs of students . Counseling services include minute early for lunch or one-minute early release at the providing educational information and working with parents end of the day . A star is added to their picture on the RISE and staff to improve student performance . Students may Student recognition wall . make an appointment to see the counselors or sign up with 4. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH them or schedule appointments by calling 503-399-2030 . Each month the staff as a whole nominates one boy and one Straub PBIS girl from each grade . This is the most difficult honor to earn Straub staff and students are committed to maintaining at Straub . The students selected are awarded the Students of a positive school climate by following the tenets of PBIS the Month Certificate, RISE Lanyard, RISE Sticker, and a (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) . We have Pizza coupon . a variety of ways that we recognize students when they Their picture is placed on the Straub Students of the demonstrate RISE (Respect, Integrity, Safety, Effort) Month recognition wall . behaviors: Their names are read on the morning announcements and 1. RISE TICKETS printed in the Howler newsletter . The staff at Straub immediately reinforces positive behaviors No Tardy and excellent attendance that meet our RISE expectations by giving RISE tickets to students . When a student receives a RISE ticket, he/ Awards she must write their name on the ticket and submit it to the Students are awarded each 6-week progress period for no clear box in the Attendance window . Each week 100 student tardies and/or excellent attendance . These awards are but names are drawn to receive a bag of popcorn at the Wolf small tokens of our appreciation for students’ continued Shack . Golden RISE tickets from substitute teachers are success and dedication to their positive attendance behaviors .

9 School Departure Safety The departure of approximately 700 students at the end A NOTE FROM PARENTS SIGNED BY THE OFFICE IS of the school day, whether by school bus, private vehicle, REQUIRED FOR: or by walking, presents the need for extreme caution to be 1 . walking students to ride a bus exercised by all concerned . 2 . students wishing to ride a different bus The following guidelines are provided to ensure greater 3 . The cooperation of all will be appreciated as we work safety of all students leaving the campus: together to provide a safe environment . Those students being picked up by parents or family members should be very alert to moving cars in the front Bus Conduct loading areas . Students being transported are under the authority of Those students who ride a bicycle to school are directed the bus driver . Those who refuse to obey the directions to leave the bicycle rack area by the sidewalk . These of the driver or to abide by bus regulations may receive students are also cautioned to be alert to car, bus, and a bus disciplinary referral and/or a school disciplinary foot traffic in the immediate area due to congestion . referral . In some cases these students forfeit their right to Students are to walk bikes when crossing with the ride on the bus . Parents having a question concerning bus crossing guard . transportation should call 503-399-3108 . Those students who walk home should leave the campus by the sidewalks and not walk in the traffic areas in the Bus Rules parking lots . Only students who ride must be maintained at Those students who ride the bus are expected to remain the bus are to be in the bus stops . on the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop; do bus area after school . On the bus, stay seated not step into the traffic area . Students must form an Students riding buses and keep your hands and orderly single file line to load the bus . load and unload in feet to yourself . Do not The drivers of private vehicles are advised to be alert to designated areas . yell across the bus . pedestrian and bicycle traffic and to proceed from the area very slowly . Appropriate behavior No name-calling or any

10 Straub Middle School other form of harassment Food and drink are The bicycle area is off-limits to students during the is allowed . prohibited . school hours . Two students are to sit in Do not throw objects . Damage to or loss of a bicycle should be reported to each seat . Seats are not to the office and the police immediately . Knowing the be saved . serial number will help with identification and possible recovery . The school will take reasonable measures to help students in the safekeeping of their bicycles but does not assume any responsibility for damage or theft .

Crosswalk Expectations Skateboard/Scooters/Rollerblade Straub Middle School students are expected to cross the Safety street using the crosswalk on Orchard Heights Rd and Students are not to ride skateboards/scooters/ Wilmington Ave . This is an extremely busy road . To help rollerblades in or on school grounds during school student safety, we have crossing guards . Please encourage hours . (7:30 am – 5:30 pm) your son or daughter to use the crosswalk . Your help is Students are to keep their skateboards/scooters in their greatly appreciated . lockers during school hours . Staff finding students using skateboards/scooters/ Bicycles rollerblades during school hours are to confiscate them All bicycles should be parked and locked up in the and bring the students to the behavior specialist’s office . bicycle area provided . No riding in front of the school building at any time . Meal Program Lunches Adult Breakfast (no beverage) . $2. . 45 Straub Middle School cafeteria serves full course meals Reduced Breakfast ...... No Charge during the lunch period . Students who wish to bring their Lunch ��$3�00 lunch may do so . All students will use their student ID Adult Lunch (no beverage). . . . $4 1. 0 card as a debit card, reducing the balance each time they Reduced Lunch ...... No Charge purchase a meal . Students can always purchase breakfast, lunch, or ala carte in any area with cash . Milk/Juice ...... 40¢. Money can be deposited into their accounts at any given time during the school year with cash or check . To use The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against a credit card for payment and to check their student’s its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases balances, connect to online at www.salkeiz.k12.or.us/ of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, departments/food-nutrition-services and click on the Easy religion, reprisal, and where applicable political beliefs, marital status, Pay Online link . Parents without internet access may familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an request an Account Statement to be printed and sent home individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or from your school cafeteria . protected genetic information in employment or in any program or Charges: Students are not allowed to charge their meals at activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited either middle or high schools . bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) Prices: Salem-Keizer Public Schools offers free or reduced If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, price benefits to students who qualify under federal complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint form, found guidelines . Applications are sent to each home in late online at www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any summer, but applications are always available at your school USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may or through the Food Service office, 503-399-3091 ext . 224 . also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the Applications are always available at your school’s man office form. Send your completed complain form or letter to us by mail at or through the Food Service office, 503-399-3091, ext . 224 . U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, Breakfast is offered for all students before school . 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected] Meal Prices (Subject to change) Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities Breakfast ��$1� 5 3 may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)

11 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal clean is for the students to “bus” the area themselves and opportunity provider and employer.” make sure everyone does their share . Students who cannot meet the behavior expectations will be assigned lunch Breakfast detention . Breakfast will be served prior to first period class on every school day . Students may select from a variety of entrées, Areas Acceptable for Food & Drink plus fruit, juice and milk . Common Areas Classrooms (with permission of teacher) – water only . Lunchroom Behavior Straub provides a lunch program for the benefit of the Areas of school where NO food/ students . Students are expected to eat their food in drink is allowed (except water) the lunchroom area and, when they finish their food, Hallways Computer Labs clean up after themselves . We ask that all students take Lockers Gyms responsibility to clean up a table they are sitting at, even if Library Restrooms they didn’t make a mess . The best way to keep a lunchroom Absolutely NO glass containers allowed. Lockers The lockers are the property of the school district . Lockers suspect the storage of illegal materials or items that violate are assigned to students as a convenience for storage of school rules . books, lunches, and backpacks during the school day . Since lockers are not completely safe, money and other valuables Backpacks should not stored, in them . Students will leave backpacks in lockers during the school STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING LOCKERS day . Students will be allowed 5 INCLUDE: minutes passing time between To keep the locker clean and in good shape . classes to accommodate the need TO KEEP THE COMBINATION A SECRET . The to obtain materials for classes . school is not responsible for thefts from any locker . No backpacks will be carried in To use only the locker assigned to the student . the halls or to classroom or to The student assigned to the locker is responsible for any the commons during the day . In items found in the locker during locker inspections . addition, no large athletic bags or To use the locker to store only materials and supplies large purses will be carried during appropriate for school . the day . Girls may carry a small Lockers may be inspected periodically by school officials purse with them to classes . for neatness, overdue books, and when school personnel Physical Education PE Clothes Physical Education classes require that all .�E� Lockers students dress down for PE participation . P .E . lockers are loaned to students for use in consists of: The PE uniform P .E . for the year . If a lock is lost, students are 1 . Straub heather-gray T-shirt expected to report the loss to the P .E . teacher . 2 . Gym shorts or sweats If the lock cannot be found a $6 fee is charged 3 . Tennis shoes are required for replacement . Students are expected to lock up belongings during PE class . The cs hool is (no sandals or open-toed shoes) not responsible for lost or stolen items . As classes often meet outside, having a sweatshirt is advised . Straub PE T-shirts cost $7 .

12 Straub Middle School Intramural/Interschool Athletics: Athletic Opportunities Athletic Physicals Required Every The middle school activities program is for everyone . The Two Years practice of “cutting” students from any intramural activity The state law requires students in grades 7-12 participating is not permitted . When possible, intramural activities are in school athletics to get a physical every two years . organized as an outgrowth of the PE program . Students participating in pre-season activities connected All team members have an opportunity to participate in to school-sponsored athletics should get a physical this each competition . The emphasis is on student participation . summer if they have not had one in the last two years . A participation fee of $45 .00 sport, up-to-date physical Students who have a valid doctor’s note from physicals exam, and online registration form via the Straub website taken in the last two years do not have to get another one to are required for students who participate in the interschool participate phase of the program . Fall: Cross Country WHERE TO GET AN ATHLETIC PHYSICAL: – boys and girls – 6th, 7th, 8th grades Personal physician’s office . Football Local health clinics . – 7th, 8th grades School District sponsored physical clinics . Volleyball th SCHOOL SPIRIT – 8 grade-girls Student spectators participating in yells and cheers Winter: Wrestling help encourage those who are competing . Spectators are –boys and girls expected to show their school spirit by using common – 6th, 7th, 8th grades courtesy and good sportsmanship when attending any Volleyball athletic event during and after school . – 7th grade-girls Spring: Track – 6th, 7th, 8th grade – boys/girls GENERAL INFORMATION Enrollment Form Retakes/makeup photos will be taken in September. The Enrollment Form is to be completed by the parent/ The 8th grade class may have a class picture taken in the guardian at the beginning of the school year and updated Spring . throughout the year if changes occur . Studentscan be enrolled using the Online Registration Portal on the Student ID Cards district website or in-person at Straub . Student I .D . card will be issued when the student has his/ her Fall picture taken . There is a $2 fee to replace a lost/ Immunization damaged student ID card ”. Oregon State Law requires that students entering a public school for the first time must be immunized against Photos/Video Exclusion diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, measles, and polio . Salem-Keizer Public Schools often take photos or video of All 7th grade and 8th grade school activities or events in which students are featured . students need the addition of These photos or videotapes are Hepatitis B series, a second frequently used as promotional dose of measles vaccine and a items for the school district . varicella immunization . If your Parents – if you do not want your student has had chicken pox, child photographed or video taped the varicella immunization will while at school, please send a written not be necessary . notice to your child’s school office as soon as possible after registering your child . If there is no School Pictures written notice on file, the school will assume it has the right All students will have their picture taken during Taking to photograph or video tape your child. Care of Business Day in August . Students who wish to purchase pictures must pay for the pictures they day they are taken . 13 2019-20 Student/Parent Handbook Fire Drill/Earthquake Telephones Procedures Telephones are available for student use in the main Fire, earthquake education, and lock office for 15emergency situations only . Students must make down drill procedures are held at regular arrangements before coming to school if they have after intervals during the school year . school plans (going to a friend’s house, attending after school activities) . Students should be polite and courteous 8th Grade Promotion when requesting to use the phone . Eighth grade students will be honored with a promotion ceremony in June . Cell Phones Students will be recognized for a variety Cell phones are permitted on campus to facilitate student of outstanding achievements . Parent Club safety to and from school; cell phones must remain in will host an 8th Grade Celebration/Dance lockers on silent or turned off during the school day . At following the Promotion Ceremony . no time should a cellphone be turned on or used inside the school building . The district assumes no responsibility Semester Honor Roll or liability for loss or damage to personal property Honor Roll is a form of recognition for brought to school . students who have excelled scholastically . These students have earned a grade point Electronics average of 3 5. at the end of each semester . Electronic devices can be disruptive and distracting to the learning and school environment . Students do not need Straub National Junior to have access to any of the following items during the Honor Society school day (7:55am to 2:35pm): cell phones, MP3 players, NJHS is an organization that recognizes cameras, video game players, tablets, and other devices . and encourages academic achievement Students found with electronic devices ON during school while also developing other characteristics hours will be asked to surrender them to the office where such as service, leadership, citizenship, they will be held . Parent will be notified and pick them Scholarship and Character . up at their convenience . We strongly recommend all of these items be left at home. To meet scholarship requirements students must have completed the If students/parents do insist that they bring these items equivalent of one15 semester with to school, and we find that they are not kept in their cumulative grade point average of 3 75. lockers during the school day we will take them and Students need to return them when the parent comes to school . Items may demonstrate good be picked up between 8 am to 4 pm . School employees citizenship there will not take responsibility, nor will they investigate any should be no N’s or stolen items mentioned above . U’s and no discipline The exception that will be allowed into the classroom referrals . during the day are e-readers (tablets) that are used solely The goal for NJHS for reading e-books during Language Arts or other is to honor the four classes when appropriate . Language Arts teachers have an main purposes which e-reader agreement permission form that must be filled guide NJHS, to out and signed in order to use the e-reader at school . create enthusiasm Deterring Theft for scholarship, to Students are strongly encouraged to label all school items stimulate a desire and to never leave backpacks and supplies unattended . to render service, to The school will not be responsible for items lost if they are promote leadership left unattended . and to develop character . Internet Use Policy

Attention: You must submit a form to the school if you do not want your

14 Straub Middle School child using the internet while at school . Please note: it is c . Eating, drinking or chewing up to the parent to make sure gum while at the computer . this exclusion from the internet d . Connecting an unauthorized use is followed . Forms for the device to the computer . exclusion or school internet use e . Too much, too often (playing are available at each school office . with others’ computers, hitting If no form is submitted, staff someone else’s keyboard will assume it is okay for your while they are trying to work, child to use the internet while at playing with the equipment, etc ). school . Just as a reminder, school computers do have safety filters RESTRICTED IN COMPUTER against inappropriate web sites for USE FOR THE SEMESTER . children, and our staff members a . Viewing or attempting to view monitor all internet use at school . gang related materials on the If you have any questions about computer . this change in the Internet Use b . Use or attempted use of Policy, please call our school . another person’s account . Most students at Straub use c . Vandalism (taking mouse ball, computers on a daily basis . Many unplugging cables, etc ). assignments made by teachers d . Any form of harassment require the use of the internet . By including threats or excluding your child from the use derogatory statements using electronic devices . of the internet you are making it difficult for your child to e . Second (2nd) offense of anything listed from the complete his/her assignments . “Week” list . Straub Middle School Computer RESTRICTED IN COMPUTER USE FOR THE YEAR . Infractions And Consequences a . Viewing or attempting to view pornography on the RESTRICTED IN COMPUTER USE FOR A WEEK . computer . a . Use of printers for personal use (anything outside of b . Viewing or attempting to view items having to do what is required by a teacher) . with drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons or weapon creation - outside of a site that has been posted by a b . Listening to music, viewing videos, using a chat staff member . program, or playing games – outside of sites that have been posted by a staff member . c . Destruction of computer equipment . d . Second (2nd) offense of anything listed from the “Semester” list . Medication Prescription and non-prescription HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and medications may be given at school only Accountability Act Disclosure) by trained staff . Parents are responsible Salem-Keizer Public Schools may be required by law to for bringing the medication to the school disclose protected health information regarding students . office and completing the blue Daily Medication We may disclose your students protected health Administration Record form . information to state and federal agencies that regulate Medication WILL NOT be administered unless accompanied us as required by law . For example: Oregon Department by written parental consent and appropriate instructions . of Education, Oregon Department of Human Services, Verbal requests to change medication amounts, frequency, or Oregon Medical administration times cannot be accepted . Assistance Programs, Students may carry their inhaler as long as they have a United State doctor’s note giving permission. This note along with the Department of Education Asthma Treatment Plan form filled out by a parent will be under the Individuals kept in the office . with Disabilities Act also known as IDEA .

15 Student Insurance School time accident insurance and dental insurance are offered as options which parents can purchase for their children . A brochure is available in the school office which explains available protection options and related costs . Checks are payable to be the insurance company . Please keep in mind that all students participating in inter-school sports activities are required to be covered by a medical insurance plan BEFORE they may participate. Parents & Straub Visitors School Fundraiser Parents and visitors to Straub must report to the main Fundraisers may be sponsored by various clubs or programs office to obtain a visitor’s pass . throughout the year . All fundraisers require an application Due to our enrollment, we are unable to accommodate and must be approved by administration before the visiting students from other schools during the regular fundraiser begins . school day. Straub Parent Club Parents are encouraged to visit classes and/or stop by for The Straub Parent Club meets once per month . Please see lunch . We ask notification be made to the business office Straub Website for dates . These club serves as a liaison the day prior to visitation, so that times can be verified . All between Straub, the community, the school administration, visitors for lunch with the students need to be listed on the and the School Board . Parent Club also conducts our students’ school records and/or make prior arrangements annual fundraiser, which is used to provide mini-grants with an administrator . for instructional needs and equipment at Straub Middle School . Parent Club also organizes the 8th Grade Promotion Celebration/Dance via small committee . Volunteering at Straub Middle School Volunteers are welcomed at Straub Middle School! To be eligible to volunteer in the Salem-Keizer School District all individuals (including students and employees of the district) must complete and pass a criminal background check . Forms are available in all volunteer packets or by calling Employee Programs and Benefits at 503-399-5556 . Volunteers are encouraged to help by monitoring halls at lunch, assisting in classrooms, individual tutoring, or helping in other valuable ways . Straub reserves the right to determine when, if and where volunteers are assigned . Parent Volunteers To be eligible to volunteer within Salem-Keizer Public Parents are encouraged to volunteer in a variety of areas Schools, all individuals (including students and employees from one-on-one tutoring to chaperoning student trips . of the district) must complete and pass a criminal They should contact the office at 503-399-2030 . All background check . Forms are available in all volunteer volunteers need to check into the office whenever at Straub packets or by calling Employee Programs and Benefits at Middle School . Straub reserves the right to determine 503-399-5566 . when, if and where volunteers are assigned . Complaints Submitted by Students, Parents and Concerned Citizens Salem-Keizer Public Schools is committed to reasonable, submitted and addressed at the school or department, and effective and timely means of addressing complaints in the recognized channels of communication as outlined in submitted by students, parents, and other concerned the District’s Complaint Policy and Rule (AG and AG-R) . citizens of the district . We understand that conflict and Copies of complaint form and complaint policy and rule are interpersonal differences are a natural part of everyday included in the Student Rights and Responsibilities section life, and that conflict can be an opportunity to grow and of this handbook and available in each school and district learn . The goal is to advance mutual understanding and office . Salem-Keizer Public Schools policy forbids reprisal safety of individuals and groups throughout the school against a person for filing a complaint or participating in community . Whenever possible, complaints should be good faith in a complaint process .

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General Classroom

Self-Contained SPED

Science Lab

Computer Classroom

Legend Music

General Classroom Art

Self-Contained SPED Elective/CTE

StraubScience Lab MiddleGym School Floor Plans

LEGENDLegend Computer Classroom PE Support General Classroom Music Flex Computer Lab

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Flex Computer Lab 102 104 LRC 111 116 154 161 ELL/ELD FIRST FLOOR Other Programs COMMONS

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202 204 211 216 256 259 264 SECOND FLOOR 257

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302 304 311 316 LIBRARY 333

THIRD FLOOR

Third Floor You have the power to make a difference. “ -Robert Straub”

A climate of Acceptance is Imperative in our School District. “Salem-Keizer Public Schools and Robert Straub Middle School will not tolerate racism, discrimination, harassment, prejudice or hatred in any form subtle or obvious.”

Christy Perry, Superintendent Salem-Keizer Public Schools promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status .