Buhler High School 2014/2015 611 N Main Buhler, KS 67522 620-543-2255 620-665-8522 888-662-8802 Fax # 620-543-2853 Principal Assistant Principal Athletic Director/ Michael Ellegood Stefani Dreiling Assistant Principal Gregg Gordon 620-543-2259 877-789-3421 buhlerschools.org Violence Hotline 877-626-8203 Property of: ___________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________________________________ In case of emergency, please notify: Name: _____________________ Phone #: ______________________ The information in this book was the best available at press time. Watch for additional information and changes. ©2014 School Datebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of School Datebooks, Inc. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Suite 200 • Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE CRUSADER STUDENT HANDBOOK ...........3 Prohibited Student Property .............................12 About Buhler USD 313.......................................3 Visitor’s Permits ...............................................13 Buhler USD 313 Board of Education .................3 COMPUTER/INTERNET ACCESS ......................13 Philosophy of Buhler USD 313 ..........................4 Guidelines ........................................................13 Notice of Nondiscrimination ...............................4 Security ............................................................13 CLASS SCHEDULE ...............................................5 Privileges .........................................................13 Graduation Requirements ..................................6 Vandalism/Harassment ....................................13 Honors and AP Classes .....................................6 STUDENT SERVICES .........................................14 Honor Roll ..........................................................6 Withdrawal of Students ....................................14 Incompletes........................................................6 Out of District Students ....................................14 Library Media Center .........................................6 Permanent Records .........................................14 Attendance Policy ..............................................6 Class Drops .....................................................14 Seminar..............................................................7 Guidance Services ...........................................14 Students Living on Their Own ............................7 Health Services ................................................14 Tardies ...............................................................7 School Lunches ...............................................15 Leaving School ..................................................7 Reno County Education Cooperative...............15 College Visitation ...............................................7 Bus Transportation ...........................................16 BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY ........................8 Bus Offenses ...................................................16 Discipline Point System .....................................8 STUDENT ACTIVITIES ........................................17 Suspension and Expulsion.................................8 Responsibilities of Student Out-Of School Suspensions...............................9 Participants .................................................17 ISS .....................................................................9 Academic Eligibility ..........................................17 Other Possible Infractions ..................................9 “Good Standing” Eligibility................................17 Detention............................................................9 Additional KSHSAA Eligibility Rules.................17 Tobacco............................................................10 Activities Rules and Regulations......................18 Mind or Mood Altering Substances ..................10 League Participation ........................................18 Vandalism ........................................................10 Participation in Activities ..................................18 Weapons ..........................................................10 Clubs and Organizations..................................18 Threats of Violence Policy Procedures ............10 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................19 Harassment of Students .................................. 11 Vending Machines............................................19 Hazing/Intimidation/Bullying/Menacing ............ 11 Church Night ....................................................19 Cyberbullying ................................................... 11 Commencement Activities................................19 Plagiarism/Cheating ......................................... 11 Equal Employment ...........................................19 Hall Conduct .................................................... 11 Fire Drills ..........................................................19 Public Display of Affection ................................ 11 Tornado Procedures.........................................19 Dress Code ......................................................12 Inclement Weather Procedures .......................19 Gangs ..............................................................12 Released Time .................................................20 Lockers ............................................................12 Field Trips ........................................................20 Lost and Found ................................................12 School Dances .................................................20 Parking Regulations .........................................12 Buhler USD 313 Directory................................21 2 THE COVER DESIGN wAS DONE BY JUNIOR, ADAM JOYCE IF AGENDA IS LOST, THE STUDENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF $5.00 THE CRUSADER STUDENT HANDBOOK Published by Buhler High School, Buhler USD 313, Buhler, Kansas 2014-2015 Academic Year ABOUT BUHLER USD 313 The community of Buhler USD 313 has a long-standing tradition of support for education. Discipline, dedication and diligence--these standards are reflected in the educational system. Buhler USD 313 was established in 1965 when seven individual districts in the area unified to provide better education opportunities. Elementary schools include Union Valley (K-5); Plum Creek Grade School (K-5) and Buhler Grade School (K-5). All students in grades six, seven and eight attend Prairie Hill Middle School, with grades nine through twelve attending Buhler High School. The Burkholder Administrative Center is located in Buhler. The definition of a “quality” educational program continues to evolve in Buhler USD 313. Organizationally, we encourage continuous improvement of our educational mission--to provide for each of our students a quality, equitable educational opportunity and a comprehensive foundation for the life-long learning process. By placing greater emphasis on the intrinsic value of learning, redefining roles and responsibilities in relation to the organization and restructuring our use of time and resources, every facet of our school district’s operation embraces standards based on current performance data. BUHLER USD 313 BOARD OF Education Board Member Term Expires Telephone Marilyn Bolton July 2015 620-663-1996 Vernon Goerl July 2015 620-665-5620 Matt McCabe July, 2015 620-543-2868 Laura Meyer/Dick July, 2017 620-662-2919 Greg Lackey July, 2017 620-669-0712 Dale Suiter July 2017 316-708-4654 Cliff Wray July, 2015 620-662-4825 3 BUHLER HIGH SCHOOL CRUSADERS OUR VISION Our vision is for Buhler High School to be the best high school in the state of Kansas. OUR MISSION The Buhler High School staff believes, with the support of all stakeholders, that all students can and must learn at a high level of achievement. We will create a safe environment in our school and classrooms where students will become life long learners. BUHLER USD 313 COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS 1. We will hold high expectations for student achievement and character, and will encourage student to take responsibility for their lives and the learning process. 2. We will enthusiastically model the importance of becoming a live-long learner through our own personal and professional development. 3. We will collaborate with one another to create a culture, along with appropriate structures, that will foster successful student learning and high achievement. 4. We will recognize and celebrate the achievements of both colleagues and students. 5. We will assist with each student’s progress through high school by providing effective instruction, by monitoring progress and individual support for those students in need of it. 6. We will take great pride in and will care for our building and property and expect the same from our students. 7. We will communicate often with parents regarding the education progress of their student(s). 8. We will create and maintain a safe and inviting environment for all student and staff. 9. We will act in a professional manner as we take a personal interest in each student and work collaboratively with families towards our shared goal. 10. We will develop rigorous