INTRODUCTION

We would like to thank the following for their work on the

revision of the Beryl Henry Handbook and Discipline Policies. ​

Roy Turner ­ Principal

Cleytus Coulter ­ Assistant Principal

Christi Sullivan – Counselor

Linda Clark – Hope School District Social Worker

Ira Love ­ Equity Coordinator

Linda Rowe – Principal Secretary

th Kristi Robbins ­ 6 ​ Grade Teacher ​

th Latoya Martin – 5 ​ Grade Teacher ​

Jimmy Courtney ­ Parent

Rachel Simington ­ Parent

Corina Rodriguez – Parent

HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS

Administration Office 117 East 2nd 722­2700 ​ Superintendent 777­2251 Transportation 722­2701 Social Worker 722­2700 Fax Number 777­4087 Clinton Primary School 601 Lakeshore Drive Office 722­2723 Principal 722­2741 K­1 Assistant Principal 722­2720 2­4 Assistant Principal 722­2740 Nurse 722­2793 K­2 Counselor 722­2724 3­4 Counselor 722­2728 Cafeteria 722­2726 Fax Number 722­2765 Beryl Henry Elementary 2000 South Main Office 777­6222 Cafeteria 722­2794 Fax Number 722­2751 Yerger Middle School 500 East 9th Office 722­5134 Principal 722­2770 Counselor 722­2771 Fax Number 722­2707 Hope High School 1700 South Main Office 777­3451 Agriculture Dept. 722­2734 Athletic Dept. 722­2731 Band Bldg. 722­2732 Counselor 722­2730 Food Service 722­2733 Fax Number 722­2736 Garland 601 West 6th ​ Alternative School 777­3454 Parent Center 722­2760 ABC 722­2705 Adult Education 722­2744 Fax 722­2745

BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL UNIFORM DRESS CODE

Dear Parents,

The following is the required dress code at Beryl Henry. Please make sure that your child adheres to the following dress code rules (#’s 1­7). ​ 1. Slacks/pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers, and capris. *2 colors­­­­­Navy & Khaki

Uniform pant material is defined as cotton twill and chinos. Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. No khaki or navy blue jeans, jean­style (no denim), cargo pants, cargo style or overalls. No stretch, sweat or any other pants that do not conform to uniform ​ ​ rules.

2. Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and vests.*3 colors­­­basic colors: red, navy, and white. 1 optional color­­­­light blue. *Shirts are either to be oxford, knit polo style, turtleneck or mock turtleneck of uniform colors. *Collars must be on shirts, under sweatshirts, and sweaters of uniform colors. Shirts must be tucked in and regular belts must be worn. No huge detachable ​ ​ belt buckles.

3. Shoes­­­For playground safety, no backless shoes (slides), no house shoes, no ballet style ​ ​ shoes, no high heels, snow boots, etc. may be worn. Socks (plain crew socks, no logo) must be worn with all shoes. Shoes must be tied. Shoe straps must be inserted into the proper place. ​ ​

4. Students are not allowed to wear jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts or coats around their waist.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: Daily Dress Schedule ​ To display more unison in our uniform colors on a daily basis for the academic school year at Beryl Henry, we are asking parents to allow their child to reinforce the dress code by adhering to the daily dress schedule listed below. Although, this daily dress schedule is not mandatory, we do ask if you will support our efforts while we move toward more school cohesiveness, unison, and school pride as students wear their school colors. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated.

Monday­­­White Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris.

Tuesday­­­Red Shirt & Navy Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris.

Wednesday­­­Navy Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris.

Thursday­­­White Shirt and/or Light Blue & Navy Slacks/Pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or capris.

Friday­­­Red Shirt & Khaki Slacks/Pants or School Shirt with, skirts, skorts, jumpers, and capris. TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 1 Faculty and Staff 2 Entrance Requirements 3 Registration 4 Agenda Book 4 Grade Reports 5 Progress Reports 5 Compulsory Attendance Requirements 5 Attendance 6 Tardies 6 Arrival 7 Better Choices 7 Transportation 7 Academic Improvement Plan 7 Student Interviews 8 Parties and Refreshments 10 Health Policies 11 Fire and Evacuation Plans 14 Standards of Conduct 16 Intervention Crisis Classroom 16 Leadership Council 16 Gifted and Talented 17 Alternative Learning Center 17 Parental Involvement 17 Hope Public Schools Non­Discrimination Policy 18 AR School Law­Insult or Injury of Teacher 18 Bullying Act 19 Act 835 24 Internet Policy 25 Suspension/Expulsion of Students 25 General Complaint Resolution 26 Terms Used In Disciplinary Actions 26 Beryl Henry Group Rules 27 Rule 1. Student Dress/Grooming 28 Rule 2. Violation of Classroom Rules 29 Rule 3. Cheating on School Work 29 Rule 4. Repeated Failure to do Homework/Class work 29 Rule 5. Agenda Book Rules 30 Rule 6. Minor Harassment 30 Rule 7. Minor Property Damage 30 Rule 8. Solicitation 30 Rule 9. Cafeteria Behavior 30 Rule 10. Hall Behavior/Bathroom Behavior 30 Rule 11. Page or Electronic Communication Devices 30 Rule 12. Laser Pointing Device 30 Rule 13. Playground Behavior 30 Rule 14. Lack of Cooperation 31 Rule 15. Rude/Disrespectful 31 Rule 16. Use of Profanity 31 Rule 17. Stealing 31 Rule 18. Truancy 32 Rule 19. Chemical Irritants 32 Rule 20. Inappropriate Physical Behavior 32 Rule 21. Fireworks 32 Rule 22.Verbal Abuse to a School Employee 32 Rule 23. Requirement to Identify Self 32 Rule 24. Possession or use of Tobacco Products 33 Rule 25. Gang Drawings/Activity 33 Rule 26. Bullying 33 Rule 27. Physical Abuse/Assault by a Student on Another Student 33 Rule 28. Physical Abuse/Assault by a Student on an Employee 33 Rule 29. Criminal Acts 34 Rule 30. Bomb Threats 34 Rule 31. Weapons 34 Rule 31A. Dangerous Instruments and Contraband 34 Rule 32. Indecent Exposure and Inappropriate Physical Advance 34 Rule 33. Gang Activity 35 Rule 34. Drugs and Alcohol 35 Rule 35. Deadly Threats 35 Act 1520 35 Bus Conduct 36 Release of Student Records 37 Challenge to Instructional/Supplemental Materials 38 School Choice 38 Graduation Requirements 39 Smart Core Curriculum 40 Smart Core Waiver 41 Parent Report Card 42 Ten Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do 42 Ten Things Parents Wish Teachers Would Do 43 Guidance of Your Children 43 BELL SCHEDULE

7:00 AM BETTER CHOICES

7:45 AM ARRIVAL

8:00 AM CLASSES BEGIN

TH 11:00–11:30 AM 6 ​ GRADE LUNCH ​

th 12:00­12:30 PM 5 ​ GRADE LUNCH ​

2:55 PM CAR RIDERS

3:00 PM BUS BELL

3:10 PM WALKERS/BIKE RIDERS

LAST BUS BELL

3:15 PM DISMISSAL FOR TEACHERS

BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of Beryl Henry Elementary School to provide all students with opportunities for a quality education through collaborative efforts with families and community members. Our goal is to create a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment that will develop students into productive citizens who will make positive contributions to our changing society.

STUDENT MOTTO

I want to be somebody I can be somebody I will be somebody Because I am somebody!

STAFF MOTTO “Preparing our students of today for successes of tomorrow.”

BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

“You can be anything you want to be, but you must first want to be something.”

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FACULTY AND STAFF 2015­2016

BERRY, MARY FIFTH GRADE TEACHER COLLINS, CATHLEEN LITERACY PARAPROFESSIONAL COLLINS, LOUISE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER COULTER, CLEYTUS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL COY, GABRIELA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CURTIS DANSBY ICC PARAPROFESSIONAL DAVIS, DEANNA SIXTH GRADE TEACHER FLEMONS, SONJI MATH SPECIALIST FLENORY, KAREN ESL PARAPROFESSIONAL FLENORY, KATIE MATH PARAPROFESSIONAL GILBERT, MISTY SIXTH GRADE TEACHER GREEN, KIMBERLY FIFTH GRADE TEACHER HIGHLAND, CLEONIA SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JONES, SANDRA MUSIC TEACHER JONES, TENA PE PARAPROFESSIONAL LARD, BENNIE FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MACK, PAULA FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MARTIN, LATOYA FIFTH GRADE TEACHER MAXFIELD, GERI NURSE MCCORKLE, CAROL SIXTH GRADE TEACHER NEWTON, GWEN KEYBOARDING TEACHER POWELL, BRENDA SIXTH GRADE TEACHER PRUITT, STEVEN FIFTH GRADE TEACHER ROBBINS, KRISTI SIXTH GRADE TEACHER ROWE, LINDA PRINCIPAL SECRETARY SMELLEY, STEPHANIE SIXTH GRADE TEACHER STEWART, KENNETH GT COORDINATOR & TEACHER STOREY, MARY SIXTH GRADE TEACHER STUBBER, BONNIE ART TEACHER SULLIVAN, CHRISTI COUNSELOR THORNTON, INELL MIGRANT CLERK/PARAPROFESSIONAL TOWNSEND, ROBIN LITERACY SPECIALIST TURNER, ROY PRINCIPAL TURNER, SHARON SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL WATKINS, SUZANNE FIFTH GRADE TEACHER WHITE, JOYCE LIBRARIAN WINEMILLER, CARI FIFTH GRADE TEACHER

*District email addresses are: [email protected] ​ Example: [email protected] ​

2 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS To enroll in a school in the Hope Public School District, the child must be a resident of the Hope Public School District as defined in District policy (RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), meet the criteria outlined in policy­HOMELESS STUDENTS, be accepted as a transfer student under the provisions of policy 4.4, or participate under a school choice option and submit the required paperwork as required by the choice option.

Students may enter kindergarten if they will attain the age of five (5) on or before August 1 of the year in which they are seeking initial enrollment. Any student who has been enrolled in a state­accredited or state­approved kindergarten program in another state for at least sixty (60) days, who will become five (5) years old during the year in which he/she is enrolled in kindergarten, and who meets the basic residency requirement for school attendance may be enrolled in kindergarten upon written request to the District.

Any child who will be six (6) years of age on or before October 1 of the school year of enrollment and who has not completed a state­accredited kindergarten program shall be evaluated by the district and may be placed in the first grade if the results of the evaluation justify placement in the first grade and the child’s parent or legal guardian agrees with placement in the first grade; otherwise the child shall be placed in kindergarten.

Any child may enter first grade in a District school if the child will attain the age of six (6) years during the school year in which the child is seeking enrollment and the child has successfully completed a kindergarten program in a public school in Arkansas.

Any child who has been enrolled in the first grade in a state­accredited or state­approved elementary school in another state for a period of at least sixty (60) days, who will become age six (6) during the school year in which he/she is enrolled in grade one (1), and who meets the basic residency requirements for school attendance may be enrolled in the first grade.

Students who move into the District from an accredited school shall be assigned to the same grade as they were attending in their previous school (mid­year transfers) or as they would have been assigned in their previous school. Home­schooled students shall be evaluated by the District to determine their appropriate grade placement.

The district shall make no attempt to ascertain the immigration status, legal or illegal, of any student or his/her parent or legal guardian presenting for enrollment.

Prior to the child’s admission to a District school:

1. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall furnish the child’s social security number, or is they request, the district will assign the child a nine (9) digit number designated by the Department of Education.

2. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall provide the district with one (1) of the following documents indicating the child’s age: a. A birth certificate; b. A statement by the local registrar or county recorder certifying the child’s date of birth; c. An attested baptismal certificate; 3

d. passport; e. An affidavit of the date and place of birth by the child’s parent or guardian; f. United States military identification; or g. Previous school records. 3. The parent, guardian, or other responsible person shall indicate on school registration forms whether the child has been expelled from school in any other school district or is a party to an expulsion proceeding.

4. The child shall be age appropriately immunized from poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, red (rubella) measles, rubella, and other diseases as designated by the State Board of Health, or have an exemption issued by the Arkansas Department of Health. Proof of immunization shall be by a certificate of a licensed physician or a public health department acknowledging the immunization. Exemptions are also possible on an annual basis for religious reasons from the Arkansas Department of Health. To continue such exemptions, they must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. A child enrolling in a district school and living the household of a person on active military duty has 30 days to receive his/her initial required immunizations and 12 months to be up to date on the required immunizations for the student’s age.

Cross References: 4.1 – RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS 3.4 – STUDENT TRANSFERS 3.5 – SCHOOL CHOICE 4.40­HOMELESS STUDENTS Legal References: A.C.A. § 6­18­201 (c) A.C.A. § 6­18­207 A.C.A. § 6­18­208 A.C.A. § 6­18­702 A.C.A. § 6­15­504 (f) A.C.A. § 6­27­102, 105 A.C.A. § 9­27­103 Plyler v Doe 457 US 202, 221 (1982) REGISTRATION Students enrolling in grades five and six will register at Beryl Henry Elementary School. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Immunization record (polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, rubeola and rubella), date of birth documentation (birth certificate, notarized registrar statement, passport, military ID, baptismal certificate), previous school records, affidavit. A social security number will be ask for. If it is not provided, parents will be informed that a 9 digit number will be assigned. AGENDA BOOK Students’ daily behavior and assignments will be communicated to parents by using agenda books. It is the student’s responsibility to record daily assignments. Parent/guardian will verify that students ​ have completed the assigned work by signing in the proper place each day.

Each teacher’s agenda book rules will be included in classroom rules at the beginning of each year. Agenda books are required for each child. If a student loses an agenda book, he/she will be required to purchase another agenda book. Students are not allowed to erase teacher comments to parents/guardian or to tear out pages from the agenda book.

4 GRADE REPORTS Students will bring home their agenda book daily and teachers will send papers home on a regular basis. By looking over school work, parents can: **express interest in their child’s work **discuss school with their child **see what skills are being taught during a given week **find out which skills should be practiced at home ​ **grades reflect student’s academic work

GRADING SCALE 90­100 A 80­89 B 70­79 C 60­69 D 0­59 F In an effort to remove grade inflation, grades will reflect on the education’s objectives only.

PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports will be sent home halfway through each grading period. For students whose grades are slipping, the progress reports will provide early warning to parents so measures can be taken to correct possible causes.

Parent­teacher conferences are the best way to improve communication and improve student performance. Call the school to schedule a conference­preferable BEFORE report cards go home. ​ ​ COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Every parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of any child age five (5) through seventeen (17) years on or before August 1 of that year who resides, as defined by policy (RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS), within the Hope Public School District shall enroll and send the child to a District school with the following exceptions.

1. The child is enrolled in private or parochial school. 2. The child is being home­schooled and the conditions of policy (HOME SCHOOLING) have been met. 3. The child will not be age six (6) on or before August 1 of that particular school year and the parent, guardian, or other person having custody or charge of the child elects not to have him/her attend kindergarten. A kindergarten wavier form prescribed by regulation of the Department of Education must be signed and on file with the District administrative office. 4. The child has received a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education. 5. The child is age sixteen (16) or above and is enrolled in a post­secondary vocational­technical institution, a community college, or a two­year or four­year institution of higher education. 6. The child is age sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) and has met the requirements to enroll in an adult education program as defined by A.C.A. § 6­18­201 (b).Legal Reference: A.C.A. § 6­18­201 ​ ​ ​ Age for attending public school is 5 to 21.

5 ATTENDANCE It is the responsibility of the parent to see that the student is in attendance at school. The parent is to call the school office when the student is absent. The parent is to send a note to the child’s teacher explaining the reason for the absence upon the child’s returning to school. In order for a student to be promoted to the next grade, the student must not have more than 28 absences for the year. In the event of prolonged illness certified by a qualified physician or other acceptable reason, the principal may grant an extension of this period. 1. When a student has accumulated (7) seven absences, the school will contact the parent/guardian by letter to explain the Hope elementary school’s absence policy. 2. When a student has accumulated (14) fourteen absences, a parent/student/principal conference will be held to explain the Hope elementary school’s absentee policy. Notice sent to school social worker. 3. When a student misses (21) twenty­one days a certified letter will be sent from the district attendance office to the parent/guardian and the student will be referred to the principal, school district social worker, and Hempstead County Juvenile Intake Officer. 4. When a student misses twenty­eight (28) days absences, a certified letter will be sent to the parent/guardian and the student may be in danger of retention. Hempstead County Juvenile Intake Officer and school social worker will be notified. Principal conference will be required.

TARDIES Promptness to class is very important. Student class time begins at 7:45 a.m. A student will be counted tardy after 8:00 a.m. After a student has been tardy six (6) times, parents will be notified by letter. After a student has been tardy twelve (12) times, the parent will be required to come in for a conference with an administrator and/or school counselor. The school district social worker will also be contacted. A tardy student must report to the school office BEFORE going to the classrooms. UNDER NO ​ ​ ​ CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A CHILD BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL AFTER THE TARDY BELL WITHOUT BEING CHECKED IN BY THE PARENT THROUGH THE FRONT OFFICE.

FULL DAY ATTENDANCE VITAL Unless it is absolutely necessary for a student to miss part of a day (family emergency, out­of­town doctor appointment, etc) parents are encouraged to cooperate with the school in keeping the student in school for the entire day. (Please see the building principal concerning special events, etc.) If a ​ student continues to be checked out early excessively, the school may be compelled to contact the proper authorities. EXCUSED ABSENCES The following reasons will count as excused absence: 1. Personal illness 2. Medical or dental attention 3. Death in the family 4. Required court appearance 5. Official school sponsored activities 6. Serious illnesses in the immediate family(parents/guardians, children, siblings, and grandparents)

ALL OTHER ABSENCES WILL BE UNEXCUSED.

6 ARRIVAL Car riders should be dropped off in the car line no earlier than 7:20 a.m. No duty personnel are ​ present before that time.

BETTER CHOICES A program that begins at 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for students who have behavior problems and would otherwise be subject to being placed in the Intervention Crisis Classroom, suspension, or expulsion. The program is designed to give students strategies on how to make better choices at school as it relates to their inappropriate behavior.

TRANSPORTATION The school must be advised IN WRITING AND/OR TELEPHONE CALL when a parent changes ​ ​ transportation plans for a student. (Example: A parent needs his/her child, who usually rides home on the bus, to ride home in a car or on a different bus on a certain day). THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT ​ FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY. A student will not be allowed to change his/her transportation plans ​ unless the parent notifies the school in writing.

HOMEWORK Homework is an extension of the regular school program and a responsibility the student undertakes independently for self­improvement. Homework will be assigned ● to practice new skills taught in the classroom ● to complete unfinished class work ● to complete class projects Parents can help by ● providing a suitable place for study ● establishing a regular time to study ● giving encouragement and showing interest ● assisting when asked ● understanding the teachers’ and school’s goals and objectives

TELEPHONE NUMBERS If your telephone number changes during the school year please contact the school immediately with ​ ​ the new numbers.

HOMEWORK DURING STUDENT ILLNESS AND GETTING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT The parent should contact the teacher to discuss the student’s illness and ability during the illness to complete school work assignments. When a student is going to be absent more than two days, parents may call and request homework assignments. Please understand that we cannot stop a teacher during classroom instructional time to prepare the assignments. The time of day that assignments may be picked up may depend on the time of that teacher’s conference period. ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN (AIP) An AIP is a document written for K­12 students who need academic support due to not meeting district and/or state proficiency levels, in reading, writing, science and/or mathematics.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION Students are expected to achieve proficiency in the basic areas of reading, language arts, spelling, science, social studies and mathematics as well as all curricular area essential to continued learning.

7 The following criteria apply when considering grade level promotion or retention: ● completion of daily assignments ● tests ● daily attendance Parents will be advised of their child’s academic progress during the year through weekly homework review, progress reports, report cards, and conferences.. Students in fifth and sixth grade not performing at grade level (as determined by Developmental Reading Assessments, Norm Referenced Test and Criterion Test) during the regular school year shall participate in a Department of Education approved remediation program or a summer school remediation program to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. The level of participation will be distributed to parents before the remediation begins. The guidelines set forth in ACTAPP 7.05.2 (Arkansas School Law Annotated 6­15­404) will be followed. The final decision for student promotion or retention will be made by the school principal and ​ ​ classroom teachers. Any student on AIP shall participate in the remediation programs shall be retained. Special Education students will be placed according to the student’s individualized educational plan. Also, the decision to retain or promote will be documented with recommendations from each of the participants in the decision.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURE IN INCLEMENT WEATHER Announcements concerning the closing of school due to snow or ice will be made by local radio stations KXAR­AM (1490), KXAR­FM (101.7), and KHPA­FM (104.9) by 6:00 a.m., Weather channels, KTAL Channel 6, KSLA Channel 12, and Hope Public School website: hps.schoolfusion.us. If it becomes necessary to close school during the school day, when possible an announcement over local radio will be made an hour to one hour and thirty minutes prior to dismissal time. School Message System is computer generated phone calls and e­mail alerts made by school district to ​ contact parents. Elementary schools will be the first schools to be dismissed.

STUDENT INTERVIEWS ( ARK. STATE LAW (6­18­513) A student may not be interviewed by “estranged” persons except in the presence of the principal or his designated school personnel and with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. The principal is authorized to grant an interview of a student by a law enforcement officer if such interview is determined to be within the jurisdiction of the officer. The following procedures will be followed Student will be given an opportunity to contact his/her parents’ by phone prior to interrogation by law enforcement personnel at school and may request school personnel as a witness if desired. If the authorities wish to remove the student from the school setting, telephone contact will be attempted to the parent/guardian by the student, police, school authorities, or a combination of both. Ark. Code Ann. § 6­18­513 governs parental notification in cases involving certain law ​ enforcement contacts with students. The law was amended by Acts 613 and 981 of the 2011 Arkansas General Assembly. The law creates three primary categories of parental notification: Category 1: Ark. Code Ann. § 6­18­513(a)­(b) ​ First, a principal or principal’s designee shall make a reasonable, good faith effort to notify the student’s parent, legal guardian, or other person having lawful control of the student by court order or person acting in loco parentis listed on student enrollment forms, if the school or school district:

8 (1) Make a report to any law enforcement agency concerning student misconduct; (2) Grants law enforcement personnel other than a school resource officer acting in the normal course and scope of his or her assigned duties access to a student; or (3) Knows that a student has been taken into custody by law enforcement personnel during the school day or while under school supervision. Subject to the exceptions listed below, this notification must be made if the student has been reported to, interviewed by, or taken into custody by law enforcement personnel. If the principal or principal’s designee is unable to reach the parent, he or she shall make a reasonable, good faith effort to get a message to the parent to call either the principal or the principal’s designee and leave both a day and after hours telephone number. Category 2: Ark. Code Ann. § 6­18­513(c) ​ Second, the notification listed in Category 1 above is not required if school personnel make a report or file a complaint based on suspected child maltreatment as required under Ark. Code Ann. § 12­18­401 et seq. or if a law enforcement officer, investigator of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, or Department of Human Services investigator or personnel member interviews a student during the course of an investigation of suspected child maltreatment. Category 3: Ark. Code Ann. § 6­18­513(d) Third, the notification listed in Category 1 above shall not be made if a request is made to interview a student during the course of an investigation of suspected child maltreatment and a parent, guardian, custodian, or person standing in loco parentis is named as an alleged offender. In such instances, the investigator shall provide the school with documentation that notification to the parent, guardian, custodian, or person standing in loco parentis is prohibited. This category only applies to interview requests made by: (1) A law enforcement officer; (2) An investigator of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Arkansas State Police; or (3) An investigator or employee of the Department of Human Services. Ark. Code Ann. § 12­18­608 School district personnel are reminded of the statutory requirements contained in Ark. Code Ann. § 12­18­608, which states as follows: (a) A person conducting an investigation of a child victim under this chapter shall have the discretion: (1) In the child's best interest, to limit the persons allowed to be present when a child is being interviewed concerning allegations of child maltreatment; and (2) As it relates to the integrity of the investigation, to limit persons present during an interview. (b) (1) The interview with the child victim shall be conducted separate and apart from the alleged offender or any representative or attorney for the alleged offender. (2) However, if the age or abilities of the child victim render an interview impossible, the investigation shall include observation of the child. Suspected Child Maltreatment Notification is not required if school personnel make a report or file a complaint based on suspected child maltreatment or if a law enforcement officer, investigator of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Department of Arkansas State Police, or Department of Health and Human Services investigator interviews a student during the course of an investigation of suspected child maltreatment.

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VISITORS Parents and/or guest must get permission from the principal’s office to visit in the buildings or on the school campus. Visitors will be given an ID badge when they check in the office. Unidentified visitors may pose a danger or threat to our students.

BICYCLES Students are permitted to ride bicycles to school. One unsupervised bicycle rack is provided on the west side of the building. Students should use car line drive way to and from school. They will leave on the third bell at 3:10. Student should bring own lock for security of their bicycle. The school cannot assume any liability for loss.

CONTACT BY NON­CUSTODIAL PARENTS If there is any question concerning the legal custody of a student, the custodial parent shall present documentation to the principal or his/her designee establishing the parent’s custody of the student. It shall be the responsibility of the custodial parent to make any court ordered “no contact” or other restrictions regarding the non­custodial parent known to the principal by presenting a copy of a file­marked court order. Without such a court order on file the school will release the child to either of his/her parents. Unless prior arrangements have been made with the school’s principal, Arkansas law provides that the transfer of a child between his/her custodial parent and non­custodial parent, when both parents are present, shall not take place on the school’s property on normal school days during normal hours of school operation.

PARTIES AND REFRESHMENTS th th Two scheduled parties will be held for grades 5 ​ and 6 ​ (Valentines and Christmas). No birthday ​ ​ ​ parties will be held for anyone at Beryl Henry. As a parent you may be called on to assist with ​ refreshments.

CAFETERIA FOOD PROCEDURES Parents are allowed to bring food to their child, but not allowed to give to other students due to food allergies.

EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS Field trips are exciting opportunities and educational activities for students. Parental consent must ​ always be given in writing before a student can participate in a field trip. Behavior should be ​ exemplary. If misbehavior occurs on field trips, children will be disciplined the same as if they were at school.

TOYS, CARDS, PICTURES, MAGAZINES, ETC. Students are not allowed to bring toys, cards, pictures, magazines, etc. to school. If toys, cards, pictures, magazines, etc. are confiscated by the teacher, parents must pick them up in the principal’s office. Toy knives or guns will not be permitted. Teachers may allow students to bring balls for playground use, balls should be marked. The school is not responsible for loss or damage.

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A student shall not possess I pods, mp3 players, cd players, handheld devices or any other type of electronic equipment on the school campus. If these items are confiscated, parents must pick them up in the principal’s office.

TEXTBOOKS Textbooks are assigned each year to Beryl Henry students. Textbooks are provided free through the taxpayers of Arkansas; therefore, students are solely responsible for their textbooks. Fines are accessed for unnecessary markings, cover and binding damages, torn or loose pages, decals, water damage, unnecessary abuse, or neglect. Books that are lost or damaged will have to be paid for before another book is issued.

I­PADS I­pads are assigned each year to Beryl Henry students.

LIBRARY BOOK REPLACEMENT POLICY Because library books cannot be replaced for the original purchase price, any student who loses a library book will be charged the current replacement price of the book.

ASSEMBLIES, PLAYS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS If students do not demonstrate appropriate behavior, they may lose the privilege of attending assemblies, plays, and special events.

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS Smoking or use of tobacco products containing tobacco in any form (including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff) in or on any property owned or leased by a District school, including buses, is prohibited. Students who violate this policy may be subject to legal proceedings in addition to student disciplinary measures. Legal Reference: A.C.A. 6­21­609

HEALTH POLICIES Our main objective is to promote wellness and help your child stay healthy and happy. During the school year, the school nurse will screen for hearing, vision, BMI, and scoliosis problems. During the school year, the nurse will also monitor all students for current required immunizations. State Law Act 244 of 1967, Act 633 of 1973 and Act 871 of 1997, requires that all students be fully immunized when attending any public or private schools. Parents will be notified if a problem is found. Teachers and other school personnel shall provide immediate first­aid to injured students. Parents will be notified immediately if the injury is serious.

When children become sick, the school will attempt to contact parents. Parents may be asked to check on their child or take them home if necessary. THE SCHOOL STAFF WILL NOT ADMINISTER ​ MEDICATION TO SICK OR INJURED STUDENTS. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING MEDICATION NEEDED FOR SHORT TERM ILLNESSES. ​ We are always alert to potential problems and work to prevent accident or injury. Please feel comfortable that your child is safe and cared or while he/she is away from you. There are some important ways you can help us. 1. Healthy children eat properly. Please try to see that your child eats well­balanced meals.

11 2. Rest is essential for optimal learning. Please see that your child has adequate rest. 3. Dressing appropriately for the weather makes a student more comfortable. This may mean layering clothing when it is cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Always clearly label clothing with your child’s name. Our lost and found is always full. If a jacket or other belonging is missing, remind your child to check with his/her teacher. 4. Please notify us if there are major changes at home or personal problems which may affect your child’s school work. The counselor or principal may be able help. 5. If you do not have a phone, please be sure we have a message number. In the event of an emergency, we MUST have a relative or other responsible person we may call and the number of your ​ ​ preferred doctor. Please notify the school in writing if you object to our using the nearest medical treatment available in the event of an emergency and you cannot be reached. 6. Parents will be expected to pick up children when one or more of the conditions listed below are noted. 1. Temperature of 101 orally 2. Vomiting or diarrhea 3. Rash 4. Suspected communicable illness 5. Injury or illness requiring a doctor’s evaluation 6. Head lice 7. Scabies PLEASE notify the school should your child develop any of the above conditions at home. ​ 7.Sick children should remain at home until they have been FREE OF FEVER FOR 24 HOURS. ​ ​ ​ Children who have vomited within 24 hours should not be sent to school. A student who has had a contagious disease and who has been treated should be completely free of symptoms BEFORE ​ returning to school. 8. BHE has a no­nit policy. A student with head lice MUST remain at home until proof of treatment ​ ​ can be presented to the school and/or a statement from a certified health official has been obtained. The nurse will be diligent in checking and re­checking children that return after treatment for head lice. The nurse will then inform the parent as to whether or not the treatment was adequate. 9. The school needs to be notified of a student’s diagnosis of communicable diseases.

MEDICATIONS Prior to the administration of any medication to any student under the age of eighteen (18), written parental consent is required. The consent form shall include authorization to administer the medication and relieve the Hope School Board and its employees of civil liability for damages or injuries resulting from the administration of medication to students in accordance with this policy. Unless authorized to self­administer, students are not allowed to carry any medications while at school. The parent or legal guardian shall bring the student’s medication to the nurse, or in the absence of the nurse, to the principal’s office. The student may bring the medication if ​ accompanied by a written authorization from the parent or legal guardian. Medications, including those for self­medication, must be in the original container and be properly labeled with the student’s name, the ordering provider’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, frequency, and instructions for the administration of the medication (including times). Additional information accompanying the medication shall state the purpose for the medication, its possible side effects, and any other pertinent instructions (such as special storage requirements) or warnings. 12 Students who have written permission from their parent or guardian and a licensed health care practitioner to self­administer either an asthma inhaler or auto­injectable epinephrine, or both and who have a current consent form on file shall be allowed to carry and self­administer such medication while in school, at an on­site school sponsored activity, while traveling to or from school, or at an off­site school sponsored activity (A.C.A. 6­18­707 – Alex’s Law). Students are prohibited from sharing, transferring, or in any way diverting his/her medications to any other person. The fact that a student with a completed consent form on file is allowed to carry an asthma inhaler or auto­injectable epinephrine, or both, does not require him/her to have such on his/her person. The parent or guardian of a student who chooses to not carry an asthma inhaler or auto­injectable epinephrine, or both, on his/her person shall provide the school with the appropriate medication which shall be immediately available to the student in an emergency. Nonprescription medications may be given to students upon the decision of the principal or the nurse or their designee. Such medications must be in the original container, clearly labeled, and accompanied by a written authorization form signed by the parents or legal guardians that includes the student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, and instructions for the administration of the medication, including times.

RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES Children having any contagious or infectious disease should not return to school unless cleared by the school nurse or accompanied by a note from the family physician. The school physician reserves the right to make final decision on any questionable cases. Parents of students who will be out for 3 days or more should contact the school nurse to discuss the child’s return to school. The following conditions should be considered communicable. Parents should notify the school if their child has been affected by any of these for advice on readmission to class.

Lice (Pediculosis) Meningitis Scabies Chicken Pox (Varicella) Poliomyelitis Measles (Rubella) Pink­eye (Conjunctivitis) Scarlet Fever German Measles Strep Throat Hepatitis Worms or Parasites Ringworm Mononucleosis Whooping Cough Impetigo or Staph Infection Mumps Pertussis

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The Arkansas State Board of Health has reviewed and clarified the immunization requirements under Ark. Code Ann.20­7­109, 6­18­702, 6­60­501­504, and 20­78­206. The updated requirements for entrance into Kindergarten and grades 1st through 12th are as follows: ● 4 doses of DTP/DT/Td/DTaP/Tdap, with 1 dose on or after the 4th birthday. ALL STUDENTS K­12th. • 3 doses of POLIO vaccine, with 1 dose on or after the 4th birthday. ALL STUDENTS K­12th. • 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) with 1st dose on or after 1st birthday.

13 ALL STUDENTS K­12th. • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. ALL STUDENTS K­12th. • 2 doses of Varicella with 1st dose on or after 1st birthday. (Physician documentation only for history of disease will be accepted). ALL STUDENTS K­12th. • Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be required to have 1 dose of Hepatitis A. KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE. • All students 11 years and older by September 1st of each year will be required to have a Tdap vaccination. ANY STUDENT AGE 11 AND OVER. • All 7th graders will be required to have one dose of MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine with a second dose administered at age 16. If not vaccinated prior to age 16 years, 1 dose is required for all students who are age 16 on or before September 1st of each year.

FIRE AND EVACUATION PLAN During a fire or fire drill, 3 short bells will sound throughout the building. Teachers in classrooms will take students out of the building in an orderly manner through the outside door on each of their halls. Students should be taken a safe distance from the building. If teachers are on their conference period, P.E. Aides will be responsible for taking the students out of the building. Teachers should find their classes and remain with them until the building is safe or they have been instructed to return to the building. Teachers should always take their roll book with them and check roll. If children are in the cafeteria, teachers and aides on duty will dismiss the students out each exits of the building. Teachers should immediately find their class and remain with them. When building is safe for re­entry or drill is complete, a short bell will sound to let everyone come in the building. A fire evacuation diagram will be posted in each room of the school to show evacuation plan for that room. SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES

I. CODE GREEN—WEATHER ALERT A. The words “Code Green” will be announced over the intercom when weather is severe and/or tornado is possible. 1. All students and teachers are to return to their classrooms immediately. P.E. aides will stay with their class even after the teacher returns. 2. Be prepared to take cover when the alarm sounds.

II. TORNADO WARNING A. Alarm—One long bell 1. All students take cover. 2. Assume the correct position with hands held over the base of the skull to protect the spinal cord. Stay in position until you hear the all­clear signal.

III. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES A. Code Green 1. Check roll and keep a record of the students who have been checked out by parents (grade book).

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2. All students must be checked out through the front office before leaving. You will get a call from the office or the parent will have a note from the office. 3. Review the tornado drill procedures with your students and prepare them for the possibility of severe weather. 4. Prepare your students for the possibility of no electricity. You may want to keep a flashlight in your room. B. Tornado Warning—Code Green 1. Make sure your students have taken cover and are protected. 2. Stay with your class. 3. Keep your grade book with you for attendance. 4. Take cover.

BOMB EVACUATION PLAN

Office personnel will be responsible for verbal communication to each hallway and portable building.

Teachers will be notified to clear buildings. Teachers should line students up, get roll book, paper and pencil, and take their students outside to the east/west fence and proceed north to open field of Oaks Apartments. 1. If teachers are on their conference period, P.E. aides will be responsible for taking the students to the fence. Teachers should find their class and remain with them until the building is cleared and they have been instructed to bring the students in. 2. Students are never to be left unattended. They should remain as a class with their teacher or the adult in charge of them at all times. 3. Students are not to be released to anyone until teachers are instructed by principal or the vice­principal. Once teachers have been told, then parents are to sign paper or roll book in back for documentation. 4. After classes have been dismissed, it is the responsibility of the administration to make sure the building is clear. 5. In case of long term evacuation, all students will be bused to the high school stadium or gym. If high school is involved in the threat, students will be bused to a designated site. Students will be dismissed at end of regular school day unless otherwise announced by local radio stations­­­­KXAR 1490 AM or KHPA 104.9 FM

6. ACTIVE/SHOOTER LOCKDOWN *Notify the principal/designee of any suspicious behavior, dress, threats or weapons. Call 911. *Instruct students/staff to lie on the ground/floor and cover head until they can move to a more secure place. *When it is safe to move, students and staff should go directly to the nearest room and lock the door. *Check roll and indicate any discrepancies. *All witnesses should be taken to the designated location so authorities can question them. *A staff member should record the names of witnesses and names of injured as well as to which hospital they were taken.

15 *Counseling teams will be available at a location away from the shooting. *Notify the superintendent, who will notify the media if needed. Faculty are not to release any information to the press.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT All students are expected to respect the rights of others and conduct themselves in a manner that will contribute to the best interests of the school. School staff has the authority and the responsibility to take reasonable measure to maintain discipline among the students under their care and supervision.

Such measures may include the use of reasonable force in the exercise of lawful authority to restrain or correct students and to maintain order. Students and parents need to be well­informed concerning rights, responsibilities, and expected standards of behavior. School rules are in effect on the school grounds, off the school grounds at school­sponsored activities, and on school transportation to and from school or a school­sponsored activity. Repeat offenses of any school rule will be punished with increased severity. Each violation of a school rule will be treated on an individual basis and the administration may use an alternative form of discipline in the case of extenuating or mitigating circumstances. The administration may also exercise more extreme action in severe situations or in a situation in which a student has been involved in other rule infractions. The Hope School District ​ reserves the right to pursue discipline or legal action for behavior which is subversive to good order and discipline in the schools even though such behavior is not specifically covered in the following rules and consequences.

INTERVENTION CRISIS CLASSROOM: GRADES 5­6 The Intervention Crisis Classroom is a special classroom provided for students who have behavior problems and would otherwise be subject to suspension or expulsion. Assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom is to give students time to consider their behavior while keeping them involved in study. Isolation from the student’s classmates and normal school routines is an important part of the process. The general operational procedures are as follows: ​ A. Only the principals may assign or remove students from the Intervention Crisis Classroom. B. Assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom will be for a minimum of one (1) day. One day is defined as a period from 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. C. Students will not be permitted to enter the regular classroom during their assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom unless authorized by the school principal. D. The Intervention Crisis Classroom teacher may recommend additional time to be spent in the Intervention Crisis Classroom if the student’s behavior warrants. E. Students may be suspended for misbehavior while assigned to Intervention Crisis Classroom.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Leadership council is a sixth grade organization dedicated to building leadership. Students will be recommended by classroom teachers based on leadership and scholarship. The students must make and maintain no lower than a “C” in core subjects. The students must maintain no lower than a “B” in conduct. Members of the Leadership Council MUST set good examples for the student body. Excessive disciplinary action may disallow participation. Excessive is determined by the principals. An example would be continuous office referrals. This is a WORKING organization, not a social club. All members are expected to contribute and help maintain the dignity and integrity of the organization. 16 GIFTED AND TALENTED Gifted and talented students are those of high potential and ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Any teacher, parent, or student may nominate a student for potential candidacy in the G/T program. Particular attention is given to students who score in the 90 percentile or above on the current Standardized Test or advanced/proficient on the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing Assessment & Accountability Program (ACTAAP). Current data includes a teacher checklist, semester grade point average, standardized test scores, Otis Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) (IQ test) and Torrence test of Creativity. Students are then placed on a matrix and ranked according to their cumulative points. A blind selection is done to place students by a selection committee. Students are placed in the program with parental approval.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Students who are being referred for placement in the Alternative Learning Center program by school administrators of Beryl Henry Elementary must first meet with the Alternative Education Placement Team. The parent or guardian, teacher, or principal, and student will develop a joint agreement (compact). The curriculum of the elementary alternative school program will be correlated with the regular school classroom instruction and include mathematics, science, social studies, language arts and Special Education. The standard duration of time for students to attend the alternative program will be nine consecutive weeks and can be adjusted by the principal or his designee.

BHE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Beryl Henry Elementary School is committed to the goal of providing quality education for every child in this district. To this end, we want to establish partnerships with parents and with the community. Beryl Henry Elementary intends to include parents in all aspects of the district’s programs. The goal is a school – home partnership that will help students in the district succeed. Beryl Henry Elementary will: 1. Convene regular meetings, at a convenient time, to which all parents are invited and encouraged to attend, to inform parents of the school’s programs and policies and their right to be involved. We will also have feature programs throughout the school year. 2. Provide parents with school performance profiles and their child’s individual student assessment results, including an interpretation of such results. 3. Provide a description and explanations used to measure student progress and proficiency levels that students are expected to meet. 4. Offer timely responses to suggestions made by parents. 5. Maintain a parent resource center to provide educational materials to help parents work with their children to improve achievement. 6. Provide opportunities for parents to hear child development and child rearing issues that are designed to help parents become full partners in the education of their children.

FUND­RAISERS Student participation in fund­raising programs is voluntary. Students who do not participate will not forfeit any school privileges. Students may not participate in fund­raising programs without written parental permission returned to school authorities. An elementary school student who sells fund­raising merchandise door to door must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. Parents must accept responsibility for appropriate adult supervision. 17 Hope Public Schools Nondiscrimination Policy

The board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, sex, religion, age, handicap, or national origin. The policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and persons with whom the board does business.

Discrimination is any behavior that prevents individuals from achieving their full human potential. Discrimination involves treating persons as members of groups, and staff will strive to remove any vestige of discrimination in employment, assignment, and promotion and personnel; in educational services and opportunities offered students; in location and use of facilities; and in educational materials. Perceived acts of discrimination related to race, color, sex, religion, or age should be reported to:

Ira D. Love Administration Building 117 East Second Street Hope, AR 71801 870­722­2700 Ext. 19

Perceived acts of discrimination related to handicapping conditions should be reported to: Mary Beth Fincher Administration Building 117 East Second Street Hope, AR 71801 870­722­2700 Ext.23

Perceived acts of discrimination related to National Origin should be reported to: Cleytus D. Coulter Beryl Henry Elementary Hope, AR 71801 870­777­6222

DISCIPLINE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Hope School District will base educational needs and discipline of students with disabilities contingent upon existing Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.

Arkansas School Law annotated Acts 1987­741 6­17­106

Insult or abuse of teacher

(a) Any person who shall abuse or insult a public school teacher while that teacher is performing normal and regular or assigned school responsibilities shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be liable for a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). (b) Each school district shall report to the Department of Education any prosecutions within the school districts under this section. Arkansas School Law annotated – 5­71­207 Disorderly conduct is a Class C misdemeanor. A person commits the offense of disorderly conduct if, with purpose to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm or recklessly creating a risk thereof, he: 1. Engages in fighting or in violent, threatening, or tumultuous behavior; or 18 2. Makes unreasonable or excessive noise; or 3. In a public place, uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture, in a manner likely to provoke a violent or disorderly response: or 4. Disrupts or disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of persons: or 5. Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or congregates with two (2) other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order to disperse of a law enforcement officer or other person engaged in enforcing or executing the law; or 6. Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition; or 7. In a public place, mars, defiles, desecrated, or otherwise damages a patriotic or religious symbol that is an object of respect by the public or a substantial segment thereof; or 8. In a public place, exposes his private parts.

BULLYING ACT #115 Beryl Henry School has an obligation to and is committed to providing a safe learning environment for each of its students. Student achievement is best attained in an atmosphere that is free from the fear of emotional and physical intimidations and threats. “Bullying” means the intentional harassment, ​ intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, or threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or public school employee by a written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that causes or creates a clear and present danger of: a. Physical harm to a public school employee or student or damage to the public school employee’s or student’s property; b. Substantial interference with a student’s education or with a public school employee’s role in education; c. A hostile educational environment for one (1) or more students or public school employees due to the severity, persistence, or pervasiveness of the act; or d. Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment. “Electronic Act” means without limitation, a communication or image transmitted by means of an electronic device, including without limitation a telephone, wireless phone or other wireless communications, computer, or pager. Cyber­bullying is “the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by and individual or group. (A.C.A. 6­18­514) Respect for the dignity of others is a cornerstone of civil society. Bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, robs a person of his/her dignity, detracts from the safe learning environment necessary to promote student learning and will not be tolerated by the Hope Board of Education. Students who bully another person shall be held accountable for their actions whether they occur on school equipment or property; off school property at a school sponsored or approved function, activity, or event; going to or from a school activity in a school vehicle or school bus; or at designated school bus stops. A school principal or his or her designee who receives a credible report or complaint of bullying shall promptly investigate the complaint or report and make a record of the investigation and any action taken as a result of the investigation. Definitions:Attribute means an actual or perceived personal characteristic including without limitation ​ race,color, religion, ancestry, national origin, socioeconomic status, academic status, disability, gender, gender identity, physical appearance, health condition, or sexual orientation. 19

Bullying means the intentional harassment, intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, defamation, or threat or incitement of violence by a student against another student or public school employee by a written, verbal, electronic, or physical act that may address an attribute of the other student, public school employee, or person with whom the other student or public school employee is associated and that causes or creates actual or reasonably foreseeable: ● Physical harm to a public school employee or student or damage to the public school employee’s or student’s property; ● Substantial interference with a student’s education or with a public school employee’s role in education; ● A hostile educational environment for one (1) or more students or public school employees due to the severity, persistence, or pervasiveness of the act; or ● Substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment. Electronic act means without limitation a communication or image transmitted by means of an ​ electronic device, including without limitation a telephone, wireless phone or other wireless communications device, computer, or pager that results in the substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the school or educational environment. Electronic acts of bullying are prohibited whether or not the electronic act originated on school property or with school equipment, if the electronic act is directed specifically at students or school personnel, maliciously intended for the purpose of disrupting school, and has a high likelihood of succeeding in that purpose.

ANTI­HARASSMENT: STATEMENT AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES General Statement The Hope Public School district is committed to protecting the rights of all individuals within the school district to work and learn in an environment that is free of harassment. Harassment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in any form will not be tolerated. Such harassment includes unsolicited remarks, gestures, physical contact, and the display or circulation of written materials or pictures which are derogatory to an individuals age, sexual orientation or disability. Definitions of Harassment Harassment means conduct of a verbal or physical nature that is designed to embarrass, distress, agitate, disturb or trouble students that: Is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it affects a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity, or an employee’s ability to undertake his/her job responsibilities, or creates an intimidating, hostile, threatening, or abusive his/her job responsibilities, or creates an intimidating, hostile, threatening or abusive educational or work environment; or Interferes with a student’s academic performance or learning opportunities; or interferes with an employee’s work, continued employment or advancement opportunities. Harassment of any kind, including bullying and teasing, will not be tolerated. Bullying Bullying is defined as the act of one or more individuals deliberately and repeatedly, humiliating, hurting, or frightening others through verbal, physical, written interactions or other communications. Bullying can take many forms and occur in virtually any setting. It can create unnecessary and unwarranted anxiety that will affect attending and participating in school, walking corridors, eating in cafeterias, playing in the schoolyard or recreation areas, participating in recreation areas, participating in or attending special and extra­curricular activities, or riding on the bus to and from school each day. 20 Bullying is defined in part, as “the repeated use by a perpetrator of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or physical act or gesture…directed at a victim that causes physical or emotional harm or damage to the victim’s property; places the victim in reasonable fear or harm to himself or of damage to or of damage of property, or creates a hostile environment at school.” Examples: ​ Teasing that humiliates or hurts another Intimidation, either physical or psychological Threats of any kind, stated and implied Assaults on students, including those that are verbal, physical, psychological or emotional Attack on students’ belongings Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual and/or sexual favors and/or other verbal conduct or communications of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can occur adult to student, student to adult, adult­to­adult, student­to­student, male to female, female and/or male­to­male. Sexual harassment can be based on gender or sexual orientation. Examples: ​ Telling sexual jokes or stories Making sexual comments about a person’s clothing, anatomy, or appearance Repeatedly asking out a person who is not interested Telling lies, spreading rumors, or gossiping about any person’s sexual life Whistling, catcalls, teasing, and other derogatory or dehumanizing remarks involving sex, gender or sexual orientation. Name­calling, teasing, or other derogatory or dehumanizing remarks involving sex, gender or sexual orientation Following a person or blocking a person’s path Drawing or displaying sexually explicit or suggestive posters, cartoons, pictures, calendars, designs on clothing, or other similar materials Staring or leering with sexual overtones, making sexual gestures with hands or body movements Giving unwanted gifts of a personal or suggestive nature Unwanted touching of people, their hair, or their clothing Unwanted touching of people, their hair, or their clothing Unwanted hugging, kissing, pinching, patting, or stroking Assault, attempted rape, or rape Harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion or disability Harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or disability is unwelcome verbal, written or physical conduct relating to the characteristics of a person’s race, color, national origin religion or disability that: unreasonably interferes with an individual’s education or work performance; or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment. Examples of harassment based on race or color: Using nicknames that emphasize racial stereotypes Graffiti containing racially offensive language Name­calling, teasing, or other derogatory or dehumanizing remarks involving race or color Racial slurs, negative stereotypes, and hostile acts which are based upon another’s race or color Written or graphic material containing racial comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading members of specific racial or ethnic groups Physical acts of aggression or assault upon another because of, or related to, race or color 21 Examples of harassment based on national origin or religion: Comments on a manner of speaking or proficiency with the English language Negative comments regarding surnames, customs, and/or language Graffiti containing offensive language, which is derogatory to others because of their national origin, ethnicity, or religion. Threatening or intimidating conduct directed at another because of the other’s origin, ethnicity, or religion Jokes or rumors based upon an individual’s national origin, ethnicity, or religion Written or graphic material containing comments or stereotypes which is posted or circulated and which is aimed at degrading individuals or member of specific ethnic or religious groups Physical acts of aggression or assault upon another because of, or related to, national origin, ethnicity, or religion Examples of harassment based on disability: Disability harassment includes harassment based on a person’s disabling mental and/or physical condition and includes any unwelcome verbal, written, or physical conduct directed at the characteristics of a person’s disabling condition. Imitating manner of speech or movement: Interfering with necessary equipment Bullying Name­calling, teasing, or other derogatory or dehumanizing remarks involving physical and/or mental disability Threatening or intimidating conduct directed at another because of the other’s physical and/or mental disability Jokes or rumors based on an individual’s physical and/or mental disability Physical acts of aggression or assault upon another because of, or related to, an individual’s physical and/or mental disability Other acts of aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property which is motivated by an individual’s physical and/or mental disability The above reference descriptions of inappropriate conduct represent examples, and are not intended to serve as an all­inclusive list. If you are unsure as to whether you have been a victim of any form of harassment, or if you have known or have knowledge of an incident of harassment, you must contact your school principal, or other appropriate school staff members with any questions or information you have. Because what may be acceptable behavior to one individual may not be acceptable to others, all employees and other members of the school community should aspire to the highest standards of respectful, appropriate and professional behavior. For example, ethnic or racial jokes and remarks or sexually oriented gestures or pictures are often offensive to others, and thus should not occur within the Hope Public Schools. The members of the school community include the administration, faculty, staff,students and parents while they are engaged in school­related activities. Responsibilities and Procedures (Harassment) Individuals who believe they have been harassed should bring the matter to the attention of an administrator so that appropriate action may be taken at once. (The District will promptly and reasonably investigate allegations of harassment. The Principal or the Assistant Principal of each building will be responsible for handling all complaints by students alleging harassment.) Procedures for Reporting and Investigation of Complaints

22 Reporting Complaints Any member of the school community who believes that she/he has been the victim of harassment (as defined above) by an administrator, teacher, pupil, visitor, or other personnel of the Hope Public Schools or who has knowledge of any of the above, must report the alleged acts as soon as possible. A harassment complaint may be made to the principal or his/her assistant principal or designee. If the complaint involves a staff member, the complainant should file their report with either the building principal or the superintendent of schools. Upon receiving a complaint, whoever receives it, will immediately notify the building principal who will oversee an investigation and who will serve as the complaint hearing officer. The building principal or designee will address the concern in a timely manner. Within ten (10) working days, the principal will forward all formal complaints to the appropriate person based on the type of harassment and those assigned to investigations per the anti­harassment statement. Investigation The principal or assistant principal will consider every report of harassment seriously and will investigate all reports in a timely manner. The appropriate individuals assigned in the anti­harassment statement: Mr. Ira Dale Love, Mrs. Mary Beth Fincher, or Ms. Cleytus Coulter will assist the principal depending on the nature of the harassment, as needed, in the investigative procedures and identification and delivery of all necessary services to concerned individuals. The investigation may consist of personal interviews with the complainant, the alleged harasser, and any other individuals who may have knowledge of the alleged incident(s) or circumstances giving rise to the compliant. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a violation of this policy, the principal or designee should consider the surrounding circumstances, any relevant documents, the nature of the behavior, past incidents or past or continuing patterns of behavior, and the relationships between the parties involved. Whether a particular action or incident constitutes a violation of this procedure requires a determination based on all the facts and surrounding circumstances. Special care will be taken to make sure that the person(s) accused of harassment has full and fair opportunity to explain his/her side of the story. In the event that students are involved in allegations as victim, perpetrator, or witnesses, the principal will notify the parents and/or guardians of the allegations in a timely manner using appropriate discretion in the notification. Whenever possible, the principal will complete the investigation and report within ten (10) school days after the complaint has been filed, indicating whether the allegations have been substantiated as factual or not. There will be no reprisal against the person filing the complaint whether or not the complaint is sustained. If the allegations are sustained, the principal, or in a case against an employee, the Superintendent (or designee) must take immediate corrective and/or disciplinary action to resolve the situation. Such action may include, but is not limited to, requiring an apology, direction to stop the offensive behavior, counseling or education, warning, suspension, exclusion, transfer, expulsion, or discharge. Anyone who is disciplined under this procedure will have the right to appeal to the superintendent of schools within ten (10) working days of receipt of the concluding report. Alleged abuse by a parent, guardian, school staff, or other caretaker will be reported to the Department of Human Services according to school policy and procedure. If allegations warrant, the local law enforcement agency will be notified.

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Confidentiality The Hope Public Schools recognizes that both the complainant and the alleged harasser have strong interests in maintaining the confidentiality of the allegations and related information. The privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and all witnesses will be respected as much as possible, consistent with legal obligations to investigate. Provision Against Retaliation Retaliation against a complainant or witnesses will not be tolerated. The Hope Public Schools will discipline or take appropriate action against any student, teacher, or administrator or other school community member who retaliates against: Any person who reports alleged harassment Any person who testifies, assists, or participated in an investigation of harassment Any person who testifies, assists, or participates in a proceeding or hearing related to an allegation of harassment Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal or harassment. Dissemination of Procedure This procedure will be included in all handbooks (faculty and student) and will be made available in all main offices. Faculty members, parents and students will be informed of this procedure annually. Faculty members will be trained in the identification and prevention of all of the type of harassment discussed in this document. Please refer to details on the Hope Public School website the address is as follows: www.schoolfusion.us

ACT 835 Students are prohibited from wearing clothing that exposes: underwear, buttocks, and breast of female students. Not applicable to costume or uniform worn while participating in school­sponsored activity or event. POSSESSION AND USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES Possession and use if cell phones and other electronic devices Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that respects the rights of others. Possession and use of any electronic device, whether district or student owned, that interferes with a positive, orderly classroom environment does not respect the rights of others and is expressly forbidden. As used in this policy, “electronic devices” means anything that can be used to transmit or capture images, sound, or data. Misuse of electronic devices includes, but is not limited to: 1. Using electronic devices during class time in any manner other than specifically permitted by the classroom instructor; 2. Permitting any audible sound to come from the device when not being used for the reason #1 above; 3. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, or wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores; 4. Using device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms; 5. Creating, sending, sharing, viewing, receiving, or possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person. 24

Use of an electronic is permitted to an extent it is approved in a student’s individualized education program (IEP) or is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals. Before and after normal school hours, possession of electronic devices is permitted on the school campus. The use of such devices at school sponsored functions outside the regular school day is permitted to the extent and within the limitations allowed by the event or activity the students is attending. The student and/or the student’s parents or guardians expressly assume any risk associated with students owning or possessing electronic devices. Students misusing electronic devices shall have them confiscated. Confiscated devices may be picked up at the school’s administration office by the student’s parents or guardians. Students have no right of privacy as to the content contained on any electronic devices that have been confiscated. Disciplinary Action If a cell phone or other electronic devices are confiscated, parents will be notified and they must pick up the cell phone or devices in the principal’s office. Repeated offenses will be subject to increased severity ranging from a warning letter, an assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom, a group B violation or a possible suspension. Rule 12. Laser Pointing Device A student shall not possess a hand­held laser pointer (Act 1408of 1999).

INTERNET POLICY­ACT 801 OF 1997 Students may have the opportunity to use a variety of technologies at school, including computers and the Internet. Students are to use this technology as directed by the staff in conformity with school curriculum. Students who use any technology in an inappropriate manner and/or not as directed by the school are in violation of school and subject to discipline, up to and including the loss of the right to use the technology (which may involve loss of credit if the technology use was course work). Students who violate technology user agreements are also subject to the penalties outlined in the agreement. Students who use technology to violate other policies will be subject to discipline for misuse of technology as well as the policy violation. Example: A student sends a threatening E­mail message to another student. This student will be disciplined for misusing technology as well as threatening another student. 1. Suspension home until parent conference with disciplinary actions. 2. Technology privileges suspended (period to be determined by administrator).

HOPE SCHOOL BOARD DUE PROCESS FOR SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION OF STUDENTS The principal of the school, or his designated representative, is authorized by the Board of Education to suspend a student or to recommend expulsion of a student to the Superintendent of Schools. In all cases involving the suspension or expulsion of students, the principal will be both fair and impartial. Such suspensions will be reasonable and appropriate to the offense. The procedural due process will be followed and will include the following: 1.The student and parent/guardian must have prior knowledge of the conduct which is required or prohibited. 2.The student and parent/guardian must be made aware of the specific conduct which is in violation of a rule or regulation. They must be made aware of the proposed penalties or discipline. They are informed of the charges and the evidence supporting those charges. 25

3.The student and parent/guardian must have some opportunity to express or convey to the decision­making authority their views or rebuttals regarding the incident. A hearing must be provided. 4.The decision making authority must base its decision on the incident or matters about which the student has been appraised. 5.The student and parent/guardian will be informed of the review or appeal procedure. The principal may give the student a short suspension up to nine (9) days provided the procedural due process is followed, the suspension is appropriate to the offense, and the student is provided an opportunity to appeal the decision to a review officer or committee appointed by the Superintendent. Such a review will determine if the student is guilty of the violation, if the suspension is fair and reasonable, and if the procedural due process was followed. The review results will be reported to the Superintendent who may approve, modify, or reject the recommendation (to suspend). The parent will be informed by letter of the suspension and the review, if given. The review decision will be final. (Students will be given work assignments during the suspension appeal.) The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion to the Superintendent of Schools provided the procedural due process is followed, the suspension or expulsion is fair and reasonable, and the student ​ ​ is allowed to appeal the decision to a review officer or committee appointed by the Superintendent and appeal to the Board of Education. Suspension can only be appealed to the Superintendent. The President of the Board, or in his/her absence, another member selected by the Board, shall president the hearing, which will be a public hearing unless the parent/guardian requests otherwise. ​ ​ GENERAL COMPLAINT RESOLUTION The primary purpose of this procedure is to provide for prompt and equitable resolution of students complaints and grievances. Level One – the resolutions of a grievance through free and informal communications as close as possible to the point of origin is encouraged. A student with a grievance may first take it to his immediate teacher or principal. Both shall be consulted prior to further resolution procedures. Level Two – In the event the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the disposition of his grievance, the aggrieved may appeal in writing with the Superintendent or his designee. Within ten (10) days from receipt of the grievance, he shall request a conference with the aggrieved or render a written decision as to the solution. Level Three – In the event the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the disposition of his grievance at level two, he may request the Superintendent or his designee to schedule a hearing before the board of education at its next regular meeting. The aggrieved person may select a representative to accompany him at each level, may ask such representative to set the facts down in a written form, and may request a written decision at levels outlined above. For the discussion and consideration of a grievance, any student or group of students should request a meeting time and place which will not interfere with regular scheduled classes or school related activities. The faculty and administration shall make an honest effort to resolve student grievances as quickly as possible and at the most immediate level of supervision. TERMS USED IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS The following terms will be used throughout the handbook when referring to disciplinary actions. REFERRAL – The time in student discipline when the teacher requests assistance from the principal, ​ school counselor, and/or the parent. WARNING – The first time a student has a conference with someone other than the teacher ​ concerning a rule infraction. 26

INTERVENTION CRISIS CLASSROOM – a classroom separate and apart from the regular classroom ​ where the student can continue his/her academic work without disruption (in­school suspension). Grades will be given. SUSPENSION – time spent away from the school setting (out­of­school suspension). (State law ​ ​ defines “suspension” as dismissal from school for a period of time that does not exceed 10 days). VERBAL ABUSE – insulting language ​ ASSAULT – 1. An unlawful act that places another person, without that person’s consent, in fear of ​ immediate bodily harm or battery. 2. The act of committing an assault. 3. To threaten a person with bodily harm or injury. EXPULSION – The school board makes expulsion decisions, generally, for a semester or full school ​ term for extremely severe/repeated rule infractions. (State law defines expulsion as the dismissal from school for a period of time exceeding 10 days). INSUBORDINATION – not obeying authority ​ REPEATED – after other classroom methods have been exhausted ​ CORPORAL PUNISHMENT (Paddling) State law requires that the corporal punishment will be administered only for cause, be reasonable, and that it will follow warnings that the behavior will not be tolerated. Corporal punishment will be administered according to the following procedures: 1. Parents will be asked to sign a corporal punishment policy form stating whether they will or will not allow the administering of corporal punishment to their child. 2. Corporal punishment will be administered in the presence of the principal or other certified person, in addition to the person dispensing it. 3. Corporal punishment will not be administered in the presence of other students or in a spirit of malice or anger, nor will it be excessive. 4. Before corporal punishment is administered, the student shall be advised of the rule and infraction for which the punishment is being administered. The certified employee will permit the student to state his/her position, which shall be considered prior to punishment. SCHOOL OFFICIALS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A FORMAL HEARING PRIOR TO CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. 5. Refusal to take corporal punishment will result in suspension or other disciplinary measures. A parent/legal guardian may elect suspension in lieu of corporal punishment. INTERVENTION CRISIS CLASSROOM: GRADES 5­6 The Intervention Crisis Classroom is a special classroom provided for students who have behavior problems and would otherwise be subject to suspension or expulsion. Assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom is to give students time to consider their behavior while keeping them involved in study. Isolation from the student’s classmates and normal school routines is an important part of the process. The general operational procedures are as follows: Only ​ ​ the principals may assign or remove students from the Intervention Crisis Classroom.

A. Assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom will be for a minimum of one (1) day. One day is defined as a period from 7:45 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. B. Students will not be permitted to enter the regular classroom during their assignment to the Intervention Crisis Classroom unless authorized by the school principal. C. The Intervention Crisis Classroom teacher may recommend additional time to be spent in the Intervention Crisis Classroom if the student’s behavior warrants. D. Students maybe suspended for misbehavior while assigned to Intervention Crisis Classroom. 27 BERYL HENRY RULES ARE DIVIDED INTO SIX (6) GROUPS:

These groups are ranked according to the severity of the offense with discipline consequences which range from a verbal warning to an expulsion.

GROUP A – RULES 1­13 GROUP B – RULES 14­20

GROUP C – RULES 21­27

GROUP D – RULES 28­34

GROUP E – RULE 35

GROUP F – RULE 36

Consequences can be found at the end of each group. These apply to all offenses in that group. ​ Offenses within each group of rules will be cumulative.

Disciplinary notices grouped according to severity. Disciplinary notices within each group of rules will be cumulative.

The following rules also apply to all school related activities.

RULES The following disciplinary actions will be adhered to for a violation of a rule. Some violations may require immediate, severe disciplinary actions at the administrator’s discretion. In cases of severe disruptive and or persistent disregard for school rules students may be assigned to an alternative learning environment at another site.

GROUP A RULE 1 STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING A student shall not practice any form of dress or grooming that substantially disrupts the learning process for the individual student, other students, or the learning climate of the school. Student dress shall not present a health or safety hazard. Student dress, grooming and appearance will be the ​ ​ responsibility of the individual student and his/her parents under the following guidelines:

a. Dress and grooming should be clean and in keeping with health and sanitary practices. b. Students may not wear clothing or hairstyles that can be distracting to them in their educational activities. No unnatural hair color (orange, purple, pink, blue, green, etc.) c. Dress and grooming should not substantially disrupt the educational process. d. Shirts must be tucked in and belt worn with slacks/pants, shorts, skorts, skirts or capris. ​ ​ e. Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. f. Socks must be worn with all shoes. No leggings. ​ ​ g. Shoes are required to be worn on campus at all times (no ballet style shoes, high heels, snow boots, house shoes or backless shoes). Safety hazard ​ ​ ​ h. Caps or hats will not be allowed unless school specifies special activity/privilege

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i. Students are not permitted to wear short or tight clothing, halters, midriffs, bicycle pants, tube tops, mesh shirts, muscle shirts, tattered jeans, frayed jeans (cut off), mini skirts, ​ sleeveless shirts, cut off T­shirts, or similar dress. j. Clothing or items such as buttons displaying symbols, slogans, or pictures of an obscene nature, or depicting alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, or illegal drugs will not be worn. k. Students are not permitted to “sag” pants or shorts. No “gang” style at all. l. A student will not wear or display emblems, insignias, badges, bandannas, or other gang­related symbols. Wearing one pant leg up and the other down, cutting of pants and/or any other outward sign of gang clothing is prohibited. m. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. n. Students are not allowed to have visible tattoos. o. Students will not be allowed to wear make­up and artificial fingernails to school. Nail glue ​ ​ is not allowed on the school campus (health and safety hazard to students). p. Students are not permitted to wear loose dangling necklaces or objects (key chains, ​ ​ ​ medallions, etc.) No oversized dangling earrings. Safety hazard. ​ q. Students are not permitted to wear nose/lip rings.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE: ​ 1. Slacks/pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers and capris *2 colors – navy, khaki ​ ​ ​ Uniform pant material is defined as cotton twill, chinos. Shorts and skirts can be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. No khaki or navy blue jeans, jean­style (no denim), cargo pants, cargo style, overalls No ​ stretch, sweat or any other pants that do not conform to uniform rules. ​ ​ ​ 2. Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and vests *3 colors – basic colors: red, navy, white and 1 optional color: light blue ​ ​ ​ *Shirts are either to be oxford, knit polo style, turtleneck or mock turtleneck of uniform colors. *Collars must be on shirts, under sweatshirts, and sweaters of uniform colors. 3. Shirts must be tucked in and regular belts must be worn. No huge detachable belt buckle. ​ ​ 4. *Shoes – For playground safety, no backless shoes (slides), no house shoes, no snow boots, no ​ ​ high heels, no ballet style shoes, etc. may be worn. Socks (plain crew socks, no logo) must be worn with all shoes. Shoes must be tied. Shoe straps must be inserted into the proper place. ​ ​ 5. No half sweaters, jackets/coats (clothing that comes well above the waist). 6. Students are not allowed to wear jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, or coats around their waist. Rule 2. Violation of Classroom Rules The classroom teachers will establish individual class rules and consequences. If repeated misbehavior occurs, refer to Group A consequences. Rule 3. Cheating on School Work. A student may not cheat or help other students cheat on class work, homework, tests or other school work. The student will receive a zero on their paper if caught cheating, and may be sent to the office.

Rule 4. Repeated Failure to do Homework or Class Work

The student will receive a zero on each assignment he or she fails to turn in to the teacher in a timely manner.

29 Rule 5. Agenda Book Rules­Documentation Each teacher’s agenda book rules will be included in their classroom rules at the beginning of each year. Agenda books are to be used for daily assignments and communication with parents/guardian, ​ ​ students, and teachers. Agenda books are required for each student. If a student loses his/her agenda book, then they will be required to purchase another book. Students are not allowed to erase teacher comments to parents/guardian or tear out pages from their agenda book. Parent/guardian must sign the agenda book each day. Failure to use agenda books as intended will result in loss of privileges.

Rule 6. Minor Harassment Minor harassment is the repeated worrying or annoying of another person.

Rule 7. Minor Property Damage If a student causes minor damage to school or private property, the ​ student will receive a warning and be required to pay replacement cost. (Examples: writing or drawing on desk and books; another students property)

Rule 8. Solicitation Buying or selling of any items or services is prohibited unless authorized by principal/administrator.

Rule 9. Cafeteria Behavior 1. Walk at all times. 2. Keep hands, feet and objects (example: food, silverware) to self. 3. Properly dispose of trash. 4. Quiet talking is permitted. 5. Follow directions of lunchroom duty supervisors. Routine violations will be handled by individual classroom teachers, P.E. aides, and other school personnel

Rule 10. Hall Behavior/Bathroom Behavior ​ ​ 1. Follow directions. 2. Walk at all times. 3. Walk on the right side of the hall. 4. Keep hands, feet and all objects to self. 5. No running, jumping or tripping. 6. No inappropriate playing (horseplay) in bathrooms. ​ Routine violations will be handled by individual classroom teachers, P.E. aides, and other school

Rule 11. Page or Electronic Communication Devices Students are not allowed to bring working or non­working paging devices, communication paging devices or cell phones. If these items are confiscated, parents must pick them up in the principal’s office. Ark. Code Ann. 6­18­502 Students using cell phones to video or take pictures of activities which break school rules such as fighting will be assigned to ICC.

Rule 12. Laser Pointing Device A student shall not possess a hand­held laser pointer (Act 1408of 1999).

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GROUP A. DISCIPLINARY ACTION 1st referral –Parent conference required/Better choices intervention ​ nd 5 days at 7:00am – 7:45 am (failure to attend will drop to 2 ​ referral). ​ 2nd referral – Parent conference required and Corporal punishment / three (3) days ​ Intervention Crisis classroom 3rd referral – Parent conference required, five (5) days Intervention Crisis classroom and ​ ​ referral to school counselor. 4th referral – Parent conference required, refer to school social worker, counselor and 5 days ​ Intervention Crisis Classroom. th 5 ​ referral – Parent conference required and suspended 1 day . t​ h ​ 6 ​ referral – Parent conference required and suspended 3 days. ​ ​ GROUP B

Rule 13. Playground Behavior Students will be expected to observe the following guidelines: 1. Follow directions of all personnel. 2. Play in assigned areas. 3. Use play equipment properly. 4. The use of hands, feet and harmful objects (examples: sticks, rocks, gravel, pine cones, rubber bands) to harm another is prohibited. Touch football, soccer, and other approved sports must have prior permission and supervision. 5. Line up quietly at designated spot when bell rings or when whistle is blown. 6. Tackle football, karate and wrestling are prohibited. 7. Baseballs/softballs and bats are not allowed. Duty supervisors will handle routine misbehavior by: 1. Removing student from play for the reminder of recess or play period and/or 2. Denying playground privilege and/or 3. Requesting parent conference and/or consequences

Rule 14. Lack of Cooperation with School Personnel A student will comply with directions from teachers, substitute teachers, teacher aides, principals, administrative personnel, or any other authorized personnel.

Rule 15. Rude/Disrespectful *mumbling *talking back *arguing *raising voice/yelling

Rule 16. Use of Profanity/Verbal Abuse A student will not use abusive or irreverent language at school and/or school functions at any time. This includes verbal, written on clothing or signals of any kind. All types of obscene drawings/pictures ​ ​ are prohibited. (magazines, hand drawings, etc.).

31 Rule 17. Stealing A student will not at any time take things that do not belong to him/her. Replacement cost/item will be required. Rule 18. Leaving campus or designated area without permission after arriving on the school campus or Truancy (skipping school or class) ​ ​ A student will not leave the campus or designated area without permission from school authorities. Truancy (skipping school or class) – a student will not be absent from school or class without permission from parent or a school official. Rule 19. Chemical Irritants

A student shall not possess mace, pepper spray, or other chemical irritants. Group D consequences will apply if a student releases any of the irritants on an individual or the public in general.

GROUP B DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1st referral – Parent conference required and 3 days Intervention Crisis Classroom ​ nd 2 ​ referral – Parent conference required, corporal punishment, or 5 days Intervention Crisis ​ ​ Classroom and refer to school counselor

rd 3 ​ referral – Parent conference required, suspended 1 day, and refer to school social worker and ​ ​ counselor.

th 4 ​ referral –Parent conference required and suspended 3 days. ​ ​ th 5 ​ referral – Parent conference required and suspended 5 days ​ ​ th 6 ​ referral – Parent conference required, suspended from school for 10 days and assigned to ​ ​ Intervention Crisis Classroom for reasonable time as determined by the principal or his/her designee (no more than 10 days) GROUP C.

Rule 20. Inappropriate Physical Behavior/Fighting by a student to another student. ​ ​ Students will not commit physical abuse to another. This includes hitting, wrestling, kicking, biting, spitting, shoving, tripping, scratching, hair pulling, provoking/instigating, ect. This is unacceptable behavior. Rule 21. Fireworks Students should not possess fireworks on school grounds. Igniting fireworks will lead to suspension.

Rule 22. Verbal Abuse by a Student to a School Employee ​ A student will not commit verbal abuse to any school employee. (Ark. Law 6­17­106)

Rule 23. Requirement to Identify Self Upon request all students must identify themselves to any school teacher, principal or other school employee, in any school building, on the school grounds or at school sponsored events.

32 Rule 24. Possession or use of Tobacco Products Possession, smoking, or use of tobacco products (including lighters, papers, matches, etc.) is prohibited.

Rule 25. Gang Drawings/Activity Gang drawings or drawings depicting violent items/scenes are prohibited. Participation in gang activities in school buildings, on school property or at school sponsored events or activities are prohibited. Example: 1. “Sagging” of pants or shorts 2. Verbal, written or signed gang communication and visible gang related tattoos or brands. 3. A student will not wear or display emblems, insignias, badges, bandannas, or other gang­related symbols. Wearing one pant leg up and the other down, cutting of pants legs, and/or any other outward sign of gang clothing.

Rule 26. Bullying A student will not inflict any written or verbal expression or physical act or gesture, or pattern thereof, that is intended to cause distress or fear upon a student. (Act 115)

GROUP C DISCIPLINARY ACTION

st 1 ​ referral – Parent conference required, suspended 1 day and Better Choices Intervention for ​ ​ 5 days 7:00 am – 7:45 am. Failure to attend will be 3 days ICC.

nd 2 ​ referral – Parent conference required, suspended 3 days & refer to school counselor. ​ ​

rd 3 ​ referral – Parent conference required, suspended 5 days & refer to school counselor and ​ ​ social worker.

th 4 ​ referral – – Parent conference required, suspended from school for 10 days and assigned to ​ ​ ​ ​ Intervention Crisis Classroom for reasonable time as determined by the principal or his/her designee (no more than 10 days). An Act 1520 will be filed on all fights with the School Resource Officer. Copies of the report will be ​ ​ forwarded to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and the District Social Worker. GROUP D

Rule 27. Physical Abuse or Assault by a Student on Another Student A student or group of students who assaults or threatens to assault any student, may be recommended for suspension or expulsion to Superintendent of Schools. (Ark. Law 6­18­502)

Rule 28. Physical Abuse or Assault by Student on a School Employee A student who assaults or threatens to assault or abuse any teacher, principal, superintendent or other employee of the school system may be recommended for expulsion to Superintendent of Schools. (Ark Law 6­18­502)

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Rule 29. Criminal Acts Participation in criminal acts in school buildings, on school property or at school sponsored events or activities is prohibited. Disciplinary actions may be taken by the principal against students involved in criminal acts regardless of whether criminal charges result.

The following are examples of criminal acts which will be grounds for disciplinary action to suspend a ​ ​ student or recommend expulsion of a student to Superintendent of Schools.

1. Arson – the intentional setting of fire. 2. Burglary and Larceny – the stealing or taking of school or personal property. 3. Bomb Threats – threats by writing, telephoning or placing of explosive devices on school property. 4. Harassment­the constant annoying or worrying of another person after a request has been made to stop. 5. Intentionally damaging, destroying, or stealing of school property by students. 6. Destruction of private property. 7. Physical injury to others. 8. Financial responsibility will be required if physical harm or property damage occurs.

Rule 30.Bomb Threats *A student who threatens by writing or calling in a bomb threat, or the placing of explosive devices on school property and/or any other threat to the health and safety of students and authorities will be referred to the legal authorities and the threat assessment team. Any student who has knowledge of bomb threats or is present when bomb threat is made and does not report the bomb threat immediately to the principal with any additional information will be recommended to Superintendent of Schools for expulsion. The principal is legally required to inform authorities.

Rule 31 Weapons

A student on campus or attending school sponsored functions shall not possess, handle, or transmit any type of firearm (pistol, rifle, and shotgun). Students violating this rule shall be recommended for expulsion to the superintendent for not less than one (1) year.

Rule 31A.Dangerous Instruments and Contraband A student on campus or attending school sponsored functions shall not possess handle or transmit a pellet gun, knife, razor, ice pick, contraband materials, or any object that might reasonably be considered a weapon or dangerous instrument (club). Students violating this rule may be assigned to Intervention Crisis Classroom for ten days or recommended for expulsion to the superintendent. Ark. Code Ann. 6­18­502

Rule 32. Indecent Exposure and Inappropriate Physical Advance or Sexual Harassment A student may not deliberately expose himself/herself or make inappropriate physical advances towards another person. Sexual Harassment is defined as deliberate and/or repeated sexual or ​ ​ sex­based behavior that is not welcome and not asked for.

34 Rule 33. Gang Activity Participation in gang activities in school buildings, on school property or at school sponsored events or activities are prohibited. The following are defined as gang activities and will be grounds for disciplinary action, suspension or expulsion. 1. Gang recruiting 2. Gang initiations

GROUP D DISCIPLINARY ACTION 1st referral ­ Parent conference required and suspension by principal. Possible recommendation to an ​ alternative environment setting or recommend expulsion to Superintendent. Contact Hope Police ​ Department

GROUP E Rule 34. Drugs and Alcohol The possession, use offering for sale, or selling beer, alcoholic beverages, or other illicit drugs by students on school property are prohibited at all times. GROUP E DISCIPLINARY ACTION Suspension ten (10) days or until parent conference and refer to legal authorities.

GROUP F Rule 35. Deadly Threat A student will not make a deadly threat to another student or to a faculty or staff member. Each time a student makes a deadly threat they will be subject to the following procedures and disciplinary actions: 1. The counselor or social worker should conduct an interview with the student as soon as possible. 2. The teacher must complete the Teacher Risk Assessment Worksheet as quickly as possible. 3. Witnesses should be interviewed as soon as possible. 4. The Threat Assessment Team must meet and complete the Threat Assessment Worksheet and determine the level of the threat (high, medium, or low). 5. The principal will suspend the student until a parent conference is held to inform the parents of the student’s consequences. At the conference, the following disciplinary actions will be taken based on the assessment made by the Threat Assessment Team. st 1 ​ Offense Lower Level One (1) days suspension, three (3) days ICC, parent conference ​ and referral to school counselor and school social worker. ​ Middle Level Three (3) days suspension and referred to mental health for psychological evaluation and three counseling sessions. ​ ​ High Level Five (5) days suspension/FINS petition filed. Referred to the Juvenile Intake Officer. nd 2 ​ Offense Lower Level Five (5) days suspension/mental evaluation ​ Middle Level Five (5) days suspension/mental evaluation High Level Ten (10) days suspension/referred to the Juvenile Intake Officer. rd 3 ​ Offense ALL Levels Recommend expulsion to Superintendent. ​ ​ ​ If the parent refuses to take the student for a psychological evaluation in any of the above offenses, the school will refer the student to the Hempstead County Juvenile Intake Officer.

Act 1520 A report of criminal act will be filed with the School Resource Officer. Copies of the report will be forwarded to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and the District Social Worker. 35 BUS CONDUCT­STUDENTS The Board of Education requires parents of students to accept responsibility of supervision until such time as the child boards the bus in the morning and after the child leaves the bus at the end of the school day. Since the bus is an extension of the classroom, the Board shall require children to conduct themselves on the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior.When a child does not conduct himself/herself properly on a bus, the driver shall inform the parents of the misconduct by issuing a written warning and requiring their cooperation in controlling the child’s behavior. A child that continues to misbehave on a school bus will be referred to the school principal by the bus driver for disciplinary action.A child that becomes a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have his/her transportation privileges taken away for several days or terminated. In such cases, the parents of the children involved shall become responsible for seeing that their children get to and from school. The rules are: ​ ​ 1. Students must be at the bus stop at the schedule time. Students must stand back ten feet from the bus stop and wait until the door is opened before moving closer to the bus. 2. If the student must come across the highway to enter the bus, he/she should wait until the bus has come to a complete stop and the driver has signaled to cross. Students must always cross in front of the bus. 3. Students who must cross the road after leaving the bus in the afternoon must go to a point on the shoulder of the road ten feet in front of the bus, and cross the highway only after the driver has signaled to do so. 4. While waiting for the bus, students must remain in a safe place away from traffic. While waiting at the bus stop for the bus, students are NOT to play in the highway. ​ ​ 5. Bus students should not attempt to hitchhike a ride or walk to and from school. 6. While loading or unloading, students should enter or leave the bus orderly and quickly. 7. While riding the bus, students are under the supervision of the driver and must obey the driver at all times. Fighting, hitting, wrestling, kicking, biting, spitting, shoving, etc. and other aggressive physical conduct or any excessive mischievousness will not be permitted. 8. Students are to keep the aisle of the bus clear of books, lunches, coats and band instruments, etc. 9. Students are not permitted to transport ammunition, explosives, firearms, knives, or other weapons of dangerous objects on the school bus. 10. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will not distract the attention of their driver or disturb other riders on the bus. 11. A student will not use abusive or irreverent language at school and/or any school function at any time. This includes verbal, written, or signals of any kind. 12. It is a misdemeanor for students or adults to threaten, curse, or use abusive language to a school bus driver. 13. Students are not to deface the bus or any other school property. Students must not write on the bus, cut seats, etc. nor throw paper, food or other objects on the floor of the bus or out of any windows. 14. Students may be seated three to a seat when necessary. When less than three students occupy a seat they should move over to accommodate the student seeking a seat and not force him/her to climb over them. 15. Students are not to tamper with any safety devices, such as door latches, fire extinguishers, etc. 16. Students must remain seated. 17. Students are not to put their hands, arms, head or bodies out of the windows. 18. Students are NOT permitted to eat on a school bus except when under supervision of a teacher. ​ ​ No glass containers are permitted at any time. 36 19. The use of tobacco, drugs, or alcoholic beverages on a bus is prohibited. 20. Students or parents are not to ask the driver to let them on or off the bus at any place other than the regular bus stop unless arrangements are made in advance. 21. Students cannot ride any bus except their own (no bus hopping). 22. Students who are suspended from a bus are not allowed to ride ANY district bus (regular or ​ ​ ​ ​ tutoring). 23. Radios and other audio devices are not allowed on the bus. 24. A student may not deliberately expose himself/herself or make inappropriate physical advances towards another person. 25. Students will be required to present a bus pass to the bus driver when there is a change of transportation to that particular bus.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION The principal may suspend a student from riding the bus. In an emergency, the bus supervisor has the authority to temporarily suspend a student from a bus. Students causing disciplinary problems will be identified and the following actions will be taken (Fighting automatically calls for three (3) days ​ suspension from all school buses.) st ​ ​ 1 ​ Referral – Bus driver contacts parents. n​ d ​ 2 ​ Referral – Parents will be notified. Three (3) days suspension from riding all buses. r​ d ​ 3 ​ Referral – Five (5) days suspension from riding all buses. t​ h ​ 4 ​ Referral ­Ten (10) days suspension from riding all buses/referral to school social worker. t​ h ​ 5 ​ Referral ­Recommended expulsion from riding all buses. ​ ​ Release of Student Records­Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20U.S.C.1232g; ​ ​ 34CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s educational records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level (“eligible student”). Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school. Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading and the right to an appeal to the superintendent or his designee if the school decides not to amend the record. The right to challenge the accuracy of a record does not include the right to dispute a grade, which must be done only through the appropriate teacher and administrator, the decision of whom is final. Hope Public Schools will follow FERPA guidelines in the disclosure of student records to other parties (34 CFR 99.31). “Directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance, may be disclosed to military recruiters, post secondary educational institutions, prospective employers of the students, as well as school publications without consent. However, Hope Public Schools will afford parents and eligible students the opportunity to elect to not have directory information released by completing and signing the form located in the back of the student/parent handbook and returning it to the building principal no later than ten (10) days after the beginning of each school year. Failure to file an objection by that time is considered a specific grant of permission. For the purpose of this policy, the Hope School District does not distinguish between a custodial and noncustodial parent with respect to gaining access to a student’s records. The fact of a person’s status as parent or guardian, alone, enables that parent or guardian to review and copy his/her child’s records. If there exists a court order which directs that a parent not have access to a student or his/her records, the parent or guardian must present a file­marked copy of such order to the building principal and the Superintendent. 37 The school will make good faith efforts to act in accordance with such court order, but the failure to do so does not impose legal liability upon the school. The actual responsibility for enforcement of such court orders rests with the parents or guardians, their attorneys and the court which issued the order. Policy Reference: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index/html ​ Arkansas School Boards Association Policy Service CHALLENGE TO INSTRUCTIONAL/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Instructional and supplemental materials are selected for their compatibility with the District’s educational program and their ability to help fulfill the District’s educational goals and objectives. Individuals wishing to challenge or express concerns about instructional or supplemental materials may do so by filling out a Challenge to Instructional materials form available in the school’s office. ​ ​ The contesting individual may present a copy of the form to the principal and request a conference to be held at a time of mutual convenience. Prior to the conference, the principal shall consult with the teacher regarding the contested material. In the conference, the principal shall explain to the contesting individual the criteria used for the selection of the material and its relevancy to the educational program as well as any other pertinent information in support of the use of the material. Following the conclusion of the meeting, the principal shall have five (5) working days to submit a summary of the concerns expressed by the individual and the principal’s response to those concerns to the Superintendent. If the contesting individual is not satisfied with the principal’s response, the individual may, after five (5) working day period, request a meeting with the Superintendent where the individual shall present the same Challenge to Instructional Materials form previously presented to the principal. The ​ ​ Superintendent shall explain to the contesting individual the criteria used for the selection of the material and its relevancy to the educational program as well as any other pertinent information in support of the use of the material. Following the conclusion of the meeting, the Superintendent shall have five (5) working days to write a summary of the concerns expressed by the individual and the Superintendent’s response to those concerns. The Superintendent shall create a file of his/her response along with a copy of the principal’s response and a copy of the contesting individual’s Challenge to Instructional Materials form. ​ ​ If, after meeting with the Superintendent, the contesting individual is not satisfied with the Superintendent’s response regarding the appropriateness of the instructional or supplemental materials, he/she may appeal the Superintendent’s decision to the Board. The Superintendent shall present the contesting individual’s Challenge to Instructional Materials form to the Board at the next regularly ​ ​ scheduled meeting along with the written responses to the challenge. The Board may elect, if it so chooses, to hear brief presentations from the parties involved in the challenge. The Board shall decide at that meeting to their next regularly scheduled meeting whether to retain the material, limit the availability of the material, or remove the material from the school. The Board’s primary consideration in reaching its decision shall be the appropriateness of the material for its intended educational use. Legal Reference: 20 USCS 1232(h)(c)(C) SCHOOL CHOICE The superintendent will consider all applications for School Choice postmarked no later than the July 1 proceeding the fall semester the applicant will begin school in the District. The superintendent shall notify the parent or guardian and the student’s resident district, in writing, of the decision to accept or reject the application within 30 days of its receipt of the application. The District shall advertise in appropriate print and broadcast media to inform students and parents in adjoining districts of the range of possible openings available under the School Choice program. 38 The public pronouncements shall state the application deadline and the requirements and procedure for participation in the program. Such pronouncements shall be made in the spring, but in no case later than June first. When considering applications, priority will be given to applications from siblings or step siblings residing in the same residence or household of students already attending the District through school choice. The District may reject a nonresident’s application for admission if its acceptance would necessitate the addition of staff or class rooms, exceed the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or school building, or cause the District to provide educational services not currently provided in the affected school. The District shall reject applications that would cause it to be out of compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding desegregation. Letters of rejection shall state the reason(s) for the rejection. The Board of Directors reserves the right, after a hearing before the board, not to allow any person who is currently under expulsion from another district to enroll in a District school. Students admitted under this policy shall be entitled to continued enrollment until they graduate or are no longer eligible for enrollment in the District’s schools. Any student admitted to this district under the provisions of this policy who chooses to return to his/her resident district during the school year voids the transfer and must reapply for a school choice admission of desiring to return to this district in the future. Legal Reference: A.C.A. § 6­18­206 A.C.A. § 6­18­510

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The number of units students must earn in grades nine through twelve (9­12) to be eligible for high school graduation is to be earned from the following categories. A minimum of 22 units is required for graduation for participating in either the Smart Core or core curriculum. There are some distinctions made between Smart Core units and graduation units. Not all units earned toward graduation necessarily apply to Smart Core requirements. Unless exempted by a student’s IEP, all students must successfully pass all end­of­course (EOC) assessments they are required to take or meet the remediation required for the EOC assessment to receive academic credit for the applicable course and be eligible to graduate from high school.

CAREER FOCUS: Six (6) Units­ at least two of the Career Focus units must be of the same foreign ​ language. All career focus unit requirements shall be established through guidance and counseling based on the student’s contemplated work aspirations. Career focus courses shall conform to the curriculum policy of the district and reflect state curriculum frameworks through course sequencing and career course concentrations where appropriate. The core and career focus units must total at least twenty­two (22) units to graduate. Cross References: Graduation Requirements Promotions/Retention/Course Credit for ?­12 Schools Promotions/Retention/Course Credit for K­? Schools Legal References: Standards of Accreditation 9.03 – 9.03.1.9, 14.03 ADE Guidelines for the Development of Smart Core Curriculum Policy Smart Core Informed Consent Form

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SMART CORE INFORMED CONSENT FORM (GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016 AND AFTER)

Name of Student______Name of Parent/Guardian______Name of District______Name of School______

Smart Core is Arkansas’s college­and­career ready curriculum for high school students College and career readiness in Arkansas means that students are prepared for success in entry­level, credit­bearing courses at two­year and four­year colleges and universities, in technical post secondary training and in well­paid jobs that support families and have pathways to advancement. To be college and career ready, students need to be adept problem solvers and critical thinkers who can contribute and apply their knowledge in novel contexts and a variety of situations. Smart Core is the foundation for college and career­readiness. All students should supplement additional rigorous coursework within their career focus.

Parents or guardians may waive the right for a student to participate in Smart Core and instead to participate in the Core curriculum. The parent must sign the separate Smart Core Waiver Form to do so.

SMART CORE CURRICULUM English ­ 4 units ● English 9th grade ● English 10th grade ● English 11th grade ● English 12th grade or Transitional English 12 Mathematics ­ 4 units (or 3 units of math and 1 unit of Computer Science*)At least one MATH unit must be taken in Grade 11 or Grade 12 ● Algebra I (or Algebra A & Algebra B ­ Grades 7­8 or 8­9) ● Geometry (or Geometry A & Geometry B­ Grades 8­9 or 9­10) ● Algebra II ● fourth math­Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics, Algebra III, Calculus, Computer Science and Mathematics, Linear Systems and Statistics, Transitional Math Ready, Mathematical Applications and Algorithms, Pre­Calculus, or an Advanced Placement mathematics­Comparable concurrent credit college courses may be substituted where applicable. Science ­ 3 units with lab experience (or 2 units with lab experience and 1 unit of Computer Science*) ● Biology ­ 1unit (All students must have 1 unit in Biology, IB Biology, ADE Biology, ADE Approved Biology Honors, or Concurrent Credit Biology) ● Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics­ 2 units Social Studies ­ 3 units ● Civics ­ ½ unit ● World History ­ 1 unit ● U. S. History ­ 1 unit ● other social studies ­ ½ unit Oral Communications ­ ½ unit Physical Education ­ ½ unit Health and Safety ­ ½ unit Economics ­ ½ unit (may be counted toward Social Studies or Career Focus) Fine Arts ­ ½ unit Career Focus ­ 6 units *Computer Science ­ (optional) A flex unit of Computer Science and Mathematics, Essentials of Computer Programming, AP Computer Science, ​ or IB Computer Science may replace the 4th math requirement or the 3rd science requirement. Two distinct units of the computer science courses listed above may replace the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement. If the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement have been met through other coursework, any of the computer science courses listed above may be used for career focus credit.

Beginning with the entering 9th grade class of the 2014­2015 school year, each high school student shall be required to take at least one digital learning course for credit to graduate. (Act 1280 of 2013)

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have been informed of the requirements and implementation of the Smart Core Curriculum and am choosing the Smart Core Curriculum for my child.

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date School Official Signature Date

40 SMART CORE WAIVER FORM (GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016 AND AFTER)

Name of Student______Name of Parent/Guardian______Name of District______Name of School______

Smart Core is Arkansas’s college­and­career ready curriculum for high school students College and career readiness in Arkansas means that students are prepared for success in entry­level, credit­bearing courses at two­year and four­year colleges and universities, in technical post secondary training and in well­paid jobs that support families and have pathways to advancement. To be college and career ready, students need to be adept problem solvers and critical thinkers who can contribute and apply their knowledge in novel contexts and a variety of situations. Smart Core is the foundation for college and career­readiness. All students should supplement additional rigorous coursework within their career focus.

Failure to complete the Smart Core Curriculum for graduation may result in negative consequences such as conditional admission to college and ineligibility for some scholarship programs. Parents or guardians may waive the right for a student to participate in Smart Core and instead to participate in the Core curriculum. By signing this Smart Core Waiver Form, you are waiving your student’s right to Smart Core and are placing him or her in the Core Curriculum.

CORE CURRICULUM English ­ 4 units ● English 9th grade ● English 10th grade ● English 11th grade ● English 12th grade or Transitional English 12 Mathematics ­ 4 units (or 3 units of math and 1 unit of Computer Science*) ● Algebra I (or Algebra A & Algebra B ­ each may be counted as one unit of the 4 unit requirement) ● Geometry (or Geometry A & Geometry B­ each may be counted as one unit of the 4 unit requirement) (All math units must build on the base of algebra and geometry knowledge and skills) Science ­ 3 units (or 2 units with lab experience and 1 unit of Computer Science*) ● Biology ­ 1unit (All students must have 1 unit in Biology, IB Biology, ADE Biology, ADE Approved Biology Honors, or Concurrent Credit Biology) ● Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics­ at least 1 unit ● other ADE approved science Social Studies ­ 3 units ● Civics ­ ½ unit ● World History ­ 1 unit ● U. S. History ­ 1 unit ● other social studies ­ ½ unit Oral Communications ­ ½ unit Physical Education ­ ½ unit Health and Safety ­ ½ unit Economics ­ ½ unit (may be counted toward Social Studies or Career Focus) Fine Arts ­ ½ unit Career Focus ­ 6 units *Computer Science ­ (optional) A flex unit of Computer Science and Mathematics, Essentials of Computer Programming, AP Computer Science, ​ or IB Computer Science may replace the 4th math requirement or the 3rd science requirement. Two distinct units of the computer science courses listed above may replace the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement. If the 4th math requirement and the 3rd science requirement have been met through other coursework, any of the computer science courses listed above may be used for career focus credit.

Beginning with the entering 9th grade class of the 2014­2015 school year, each high school student shall be required to take at least one digital learning course for credit to graduate. (Act 1280 of 2013)

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I have been informed of the requirements and implementation of the Smart Core Curriculum and am choosing to waive the Smart Core Curriculum for my child. I understand the potential negative consequences of this action as outlined on this form.

______Parent/Guardian Signature Date School Official Signature Date

41 THE PARENT REPORT CARD (Parent Involvement the Road Less Traveled) Involvement with your child’s school and other activities is the key to many of your child’s successes. Your child’s academic success is rated on his or her report card. How do you rate? (Mom and Dad should take this test separately. Each parent’s part is important!) 1) I have spoken with my child’s teacher this year. 2) I normally speak with my child’s teachers several times a year. 3) I attend “Back to School” functions. 4) I am an active participant of the PTO. 5) I attend athletic or other special events that are important to my child’s school and my child. 6) I know my child’s friends and invite them to my home 7) I know the parents of my child’s friends and talk to them about our children’s activities, events, and plans. 8) I often participate with my child in social activities that include other families and a variety of ages. 9) I chaperon my child’s parties. 10) I know or meet the chaperons at the parties my child attends. 11) If my child’s school needs a chaperon for a field trip or party, I will volunteer. 12) I am willing to share any special skills, talents, or interest with my child’s class/school. 9­12 Yes You are a fabulous parent and on the road to developing a healthy family. ​ 5­8 Yes You are on the right road, but there are potholes ahead! A little more Investment ​ ​ ​ could pay a big dividend for your child. ​ 0­4 Yes You are on a hazardous journey. Don’t blame others. Now is a good time to get involved. ​

TEN THINGS TEACHERS WISH PARENTS WOULD DO 1. Be involved. Parent involvement helps students learn, improves schools, and makes teachers’ jobs easier. 2. Provide resources at home for learning. Parents should have books and magazines available and read with their children each day. 3. Set a good example. Parents should show their children that they believe that reading is both enjoyable and useful. They shouldn’t spend all their time in front of the T.V. 4. Encourage students to do their best in school. Parents need to show students that they believe education is important and that they want their children to do their best. 5. Emphasize academics. Too many parents get caught up in athletics and in preparing their children for the world of work when academics should be their first concern. 6. Support school rules and goals. Parents should take care not to undermine teachers, school rules, discipline, or goals. 7. Use pressure positively. Parents should encourage children to do their best but not pressure them by setting goals too high or by scheduling too many activities. 8. Call teachers early if there is a problem so there is still time to solve it. Don’t wait for the teacher to call them. 9. Accept their responsibility as parents. Don’t expect the school and teachers to take over all the obligations of parents. Parents should teach their children basic discipline at home rather than leaving this to the teachers. 10. View drinking and excessive partying as serious matters. This takes a toll on students’ classroom performance. While parents are concerned about drug abuse, many fail to recognize that alcohol is the drug most frequently abused by youngsters as well as adults. 42 TEN THINGS PARENTS WISH TEACHERS WOULD DO 1. Build student’s self­esteem using praise generously while avoiding ridicule and negative public criticism. 2. Get to know as much as you can about each child’s academic needs, interests, and special talents as well as the way each child learns best. 3. Communicate often and openly with parents, contacting them early about academic or behavior problems and being candid rather than defensive when discussing school problems. 4. Assign homework regularly that helps children learn, provide parents with directions on how they can work with their children to get the most out of homework. 5. Set high academic standards for all students, expecting all of them to learn and helping them to do so. 6. Vary their teaching methods and make learning fun. 7. Care about children, since children learn best when taught by warm, friendly, caring, and enthusiastic teachers. 8. Treat all children fairly and not play favorites. 9. Enforce a positive code base on clear and fair rules that are established at the beginning of each school year and remember to reinforce positive classroom behavior rather than punish negative. 10. Encourage parent involvement by reaching out to involve them in their children’s education, showing them how they can help their children at home, all the while remembering that parents want to work with teachers to help their children do their best. TO ASSIST YOU IN THE GUIDANCE OF YOUR CHILDREN, THE FOLLOWING SUGGESTIONS ARE OFFERED. ​ 1. Become familiar with the instructional program in your children’s school. Try to evaluate in terms of long­range objectives. If you have any questions, feel free to talk with your child’s teacher of the school principal. 1. Accept, as we do, the fact that each child is different, and has his/her own personal growth pattern 2. Avoid comparing your child’s progress with other children’s. 3. Be patient; do not force your children if they are not ready to learn what is before them. Readiness is basic to learning. Provide your children with a variety of learning experiences at home and take time to answer their questions. 4. Children who read will and comprehend what they read usually have no difficulty with their schoolwork. Read to your child. Read with your child. Go to the library and help your child to accumulate an inexpensive reading library. 5. Show an interest in their work. Encourage them and help, but never do their work. Share their school experiences enthusiastically and take an active part in school activities. 6. Try to instill dependability and responsibility in your children so that poor work habits will have no chance to develop and adversely affect their academic progress. 7. Be sure your children get plenty of rest. 8. Remember that happy, well­adjusted children usually come from a happy home where they are loved, where they are recognized for successful achievements, and where they have many experiences in a positive environment. 9. Be an example of the type of personality you desire for your children. Conclusion The information contained in this handbook is general. If you have any questions concerning situations not covered in overall policy, your school principal or your child’s teacher will welcome your inquiry and comments. The success of any program is dependent upon the mutual interest, understanding, and cooperation of all concerned. We encourage parent­teacher conferences and invite you to visit the school. 43

Directory Information Release

I hereby give consent for Hope Public Schools to release “directory information” including, but not limited to, my child’s name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, classes in which he/she is enrolled, his/her placement on the honor roll (or receipt of other types of honors), as well as his/her participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities.

I realize that by signing to release directory information form that my child’s many may appear in newspaper honor roll listings, he/she may receive valuable information from technical schools, colleges, the military and other agencies.

By signing and returning this form to your child’s school, directory information release consent is granted.

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Student Name

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Parent/Guardian Signature

I do not give consent for release of directory information.

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Parent/Guardian Signature

INTERNET SAFETY POLICY The following is a contract between the student, parent or guardian and the school system. Please read carefully before you sign. With access to such vast storehouses of information and instant communication with millions of people from all over the world, material will be available that may not be considered to be of educational value by the District or that is inappropriate for distribution to children. The District has taken available precautions, including but not limited to, enforcing the use of filters that block access to obscenity, child pornography and other materials harmful to minors. However, on a global network, it is impossible to control all material, and an industrious user may obtain access to inappropriate information or material. The District firmly believes that the value of the information and interaction available on the Internet far outweighs the possibility that students and employees may procure material that is not consistent with our educational goals. It is all staff members’ responsibility to educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interactions with other individuals on social networking sites/chat rooms and cyber bullying awareness and response. This may be done in a variety of ways, such as annual training sessions, one­on­one education with individual students, and/or via educational handouts. It is also the responsibility of all staff members to monitor students’ online activity for appropriate behavior. As a student I agree to the following terms and conditions: *I will not use the Internet for transmission of any materials in violation of any federal or state regulations. Transmission of copyrighted material, threatening or obscene materials, materials protected by trade secrets, product advertisements or political lobbying is also prohibited. *I will refrain from using profanity/vulgarities on the Internet. I will not use the Internet for illegal activities. *I will not give my home address, location of my school, phone numbers or any personal information about myself or any other student or school personnel to anyone via the Internet. *I understand the use of e­mail and any other communications over the Internet are not private; any messages related to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to authorities. *I understand that I am prohibited from conducting any actions that may endanger my safety or the safety of others while using any component of the school’s Internet access and/or network (email, chat rooms, etc.). *I will not use the Internet in a way that would disrupt the use of the network by others. *I will respect the trademark and copyrights of materials on the Internet and assume anything accessed via the network is private property. *The school system and service provider are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from using Internet services or information obtained from the Internet. *If you discover any way to access unauthorized information or defeat any security measures you must inform the teacher immediately. You must not share any unauthorized information with any other user. *Vandalism of any kind is prohibited. *These terms and conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state and the United States of America. I understand access to the Internet through Hope Public Schools is a privilege. School authorities can deny any student access to the Internet at any time, and their decisions are final. The instructor/school sponsor has explained the terms and conditions for using the Internet to me/my child, and we agree to abide by them. Violations can result in the denial of Internet privileges. I also agree not to hold the school, state and local boards of education, or Internet provider responsible for the consequences resulting from the violation of these terms and conditions by the student.

Student's Signature: ______Date ______

Parent/Guardian's Signature: ______Date ______​

PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER/PRINCIPAL COMPACT

PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT (Any person who is interested in helping this student may ​ sign in lieu of the parent.) I want my child to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following: ___ See that my child is punctual and attends school regularly. ___ Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline. ___Establish a time for homework and review it regularly. ___Provide a quiet well lighted place for study. ___Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions. ___Stay aware of what my child is learning. ___ Provide a library card for my child. ___Read with my child and let my child see me read. Signature______

STUDENT AGREEMENT It is important that I work to be best of my ability. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: *Attend school regularly. *Come to school each day with pens, pencils, paper, and other necessary tools for learning. *Complete and return homework assignments. *Observe regular study hours. *Conform to rules of student conduct. Signature______

TEACHER AGREEMENT It is important that students achieve. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: *Provide homework assignments for students. *Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with the assignments. *Encourage students and parents by providing information about student progress. *Use special activities in the classroom to make learning enjoyable. Signature______

PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT I support this form of parent involvement. Therefore, I shall strive to do the following: *Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent, and student. *Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.

Signature Roy Turner, Principal ​

BERYL HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK AND DISCIPLINE POLICIES

2015­2016

STATEMENT OF RECEIPT

Act 104 of 1983 requires that parents and students sign an official statement indicating receipt of a copy of the student handbook. This signed statement should be returned to school and added to the student’s permanent record.

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Student’s Signature

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Parent or Guardian’s Signature

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Date

Please sign and return this page to school as soon as possible.

HOPE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2015­2016

August 3­14 Professional Development Window August 12 Campus PD­8:30 a.m. ­ 3:30 p.m. August 13 Open House 3:30 p.m. ­ 7:30 p.m. August 17 First Day of Classes

Progress Reports Issued End of Grading Period Report Cards Issued First Quarter­Week of Sept 21 First Quarter­Oct. 14 First Quarter­Week of Oct. 19 Second Quarter­Week of Nov. 16 Second Quarter­Dec. 18 Second Quarter­Week of Jan. 04 Third Quarter­Week of Feb. 8 Third Quarter­Mar. 11 Third Quarter­Week of Mar. 14 Fourth Quarter­Week of April 18 Fourth Quarter­May 25 Fourth Quarter­Week of May 30

Days Per Month/Semester Days Per Quarter ​ ​ ​ First Semester Second Semester First Quarter (42) Aug. 11Jan. 19 Second Quarter (41) Sept. 21 Feb. 20 Third Quarter (48) Oct. 21 Mar. 17 Fourth Quarter (47) Nov. 16Apr. 21 Dec. 14 May 20

Days School Not in Session/Early Dismissals­Time 2:00 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. Sept. 07 Labor Day Oct. 22 Parent­Teacher Conference (3:30­7:30) Oct. 23 No Classes Nov. 23­27 Thanksgiving Holidays Dec. 21­Jan. 1 Christmas Vacation Jan. 18 MLK Holiday Feb. 15 President’s Day Mar. 17 Parent­Teacher Conference (3:30­7:30) March 18 No Classes Mar. 21­25 Spring Break May 13 Graduation Ceremonies May 25 Last Day of Classes June 06 Make­up days in case of school closing due to weather or other event

**The following Early Dismissal Days are for staff meetings and professional development activities. Oct 7 Nov. 4 Dec 2 Feb 3 Mar 2 Apr 6 May 4