Foreword You will find in the booklet certain rules, regulations, and information which should be useful as a reference to give direction to your school life. As a student of this school and community, you should have, by now, adopted certain prescribed attitudes and values, which typify a student approaching maturity. The rewards and satisfactions you receive for your schoolwork and activities will be equal to your determination and eagerness to seek excellence. Likewise, the knowledge from your work will be directly related to your effort. We are now in an era in which the growth of knowledge is more rapid than ever before. To be prepared for a successful life, today’s students must not be satisfied with present knowledge but must also be motivated to be involved in the life long process of acquiring knowledge. Knowledge is indeed that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another. A truly educated individual in today’s society is aware of the infinite dimensions of knowledge and possesses the skill to explore the vastness of knowledge. (In the words of —Addison)

Educational Philosophy As an integral part of the community, Peru High School should provide experience and opportunities for all students to develop the general skills needed for the multiple roles of adulthood. The school should help the student develop respect for the dignity of self and others, and grow in his/her insight and tolerance in order to be able to live and work cooperatively within society. Peru High School encourages students to remain in or return to school until they are ready for higher education, vocational/technical training, or employment. Ultimately, the function of the school is to establish a program of education that will en- courage each individual to develop intellectual, social, and physical abilities and emotional well-being so that the individual may live a maximally satisfying life and contribute signif- icantly as a citizen of the world. Social and aesthetic values should also be fostered within the school environment toward the development of a more humanistic interaction, in society All members of the faculty should set an example of scholarship and intellectual curiosity in his own field of teaching, and demonstrate active interest in all phases of education. To these ends, the program of Peru High School should undergo continuous evaluation and adjustment in order to effectively reflect the changing needs of the community and society at large. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Education services, programs, instruction, and facilities will not be denied to anyone in the Peru Community School Corporation as a result of his or her age, race, color, national origin, sex, or handicapped condition. Peru Community School Corporation is committed to equal opportunity. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicapping condition, including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity. For further information, clarification, or complaint please contact the following persons:

TITLE IX COORDINATOR (GENDER) Chuck Brimbury, Superintendent Peru Community School Corporation 35 W. Third St. Peru, IN 46970 (765) 473-3081 SECTION 504 COORDINATOR (DISABILITY) Chuck Brimbury, Superintendent Peru Community School Corporation 35 W. Third St. Peru, IN 46970 (765) 473-3081 ADA(DISABILITY) Dave Hahn Peru Community School Corporation 35 W. Third St. Peru, IN 46970 (765) 473-3081 RELEASE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION It is the policy of the Peru Community School Corporation to release certain items of directory information without securing prior written consent of the parent or student. This information may be released to the newspapers, other media, colleges, military recruiters, civic organizations, governmental agencies, or other similar parties who have just reason for the information. It will also be published in programs for the athletic, music, or theater presentations of Peru High School. Directory information includes the following facts regarding a student: 1. Name, address, telephone number 2. Date and place of birth 3. Major field of study 4. Participation in school activities 5. Dates of school attendance or non-attendance 6. Honors and awards 7. Other similar information such as honor roll numbers, height and weight of athletes, information generally found in yearbooks, college plans, and other institutions at- tended. Only the directory information that is appropriate for the legitimate agency will be released. Parents or guardians writing to deny the release of any directory information items per- taining to their youngster may obtain a ―Denial to Release Directory Information‖ form from the principal’s office. PERU HIGH SCHOOL OBJECTIVES 1. To develop the student’s ability to use scientific and technical information by engaging the student in activities based on experimental design, application of technical skills, scientific inquiry, and investigation of technological developments. 2. To develop the ability to think in quantitative terms by involving the students in activities which require measure, quantification, analysis of quantitative data, and synthesis of data. 3. To develop the ability of the student to effectively use the English language in both spoken and written form by involving students in activities that require reading, analysis of reading in both oral and written forms, and preparation of both oral and written presentations. 4. To develop the student’s understanding of our heritage by involving students in activi- ties to examine historical and cultural foundations of our country and other countries. 5. To prepare students to deal with current issues of society by examining the variety of current events and issues in the world through both classroom and extra-curricular experiences with arts. 6. To promote the development of citizenship by examining values of our society, the importance of family, and the relationship of an individual to the community at large. 7. To increase the student’s awareness of the aesthetic value to be gained from arts and to understand how these values enhance the human experience by providing both classroom and extra-curricular experiences with arts. 8. To increase the student’s understanding of healthful living by instruction in proper nutritional habits, proper hygiene, and general maintenance of one’s physical well being. 9. To promote democratic values by providing school-sponsored student organizations designed in a democratic model and examine such values in classroom activities. 10. To enhance the student’s emotional stability by providing counseling opportunities that assist in current decision-making and preparation for the future. 11. To encourage students to seek their role in life by providing ample career investigation opportunities, by counseling toward post-high school training, and by providing in- formation on the variety of post-secondary training available. 12. To enhance the physical well being of the student by involving the student in curricular and extra-curricular activities of sport and recreation. 13. To meet the individual career and educational interests and needs of the student by providing updated and upgraded instruction and equipment so that the student may obtain gainful employment in entry-level positions in the community and society at large or to be prepared for post-secondary vocational/technical training. 14. To develop student leadership and interaction skills through a comprehensive student activities program that emphasizes student leadership as an important component in promoting an overall positive school climate. 15. To meet individual differences in academic abilities by allowing independent study and advanced level placement for able learners as well as remedial opportunities for the less capable learners. 16. To develop in the student a self-discipline, self-dignity, respect for others, and proper attitude toward work by involving the student in activities which reward self-discipline, diligence, effort, and positive mental attitude. 17. To develop an enthusiastic atmosphere and appreciation of learning among the faculty by encouraging educational opportunities, investigating the use of new teaching techniques supported by research, and involvement in subject-matter professional organizations. STUDENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY Students at Peru High School are expected to exhibit behavior that comes with maturity. Proper academic behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following student traits: 1. Being diligent in one’s studies 2. Turning in only one’s own work and refusing to plagiarize, or other wise take credit for work other than one’s own. 3. Enrolling in and participating in classroom activities which include being attentive to the instructor, reciting when called on, joining in with group work, and completing assign- ments at the designated time. Students at Peru High School will not exhibit the following behavior in the classroom. 1. Creating any form of disturbance that would hinder learning. 2. Sleeping 3. Working on other course assignments 4. Writing notes ADMISSION TO P.H.S. Pupils who have completed the eighth grade in a public or parochial school, and who reside within the boundaries, are admitted to Peru High School. Transfer students may enroll by submitting a record of credits form the previous school attended. The high school office will request an official transcript. Students who live in the school community with any person besides their parents or legal guardians are required to pay tuition as arranged with the superintendent of schools. ACCREDITATION – NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION Peru High School is a member of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. It retains membership in the association by conforming to the standards set for member schools. These standards cover regulations regarding such matters as school buildings and equipment, libraries, laboratories, qualifications of teachers and courses of study. ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements for the day are available in print, and made over the school television system each day. Students who wish to have announcements made regarding school activities must have the announcement signed by a teacher or administrator and turned into the main office before 8:30 each day in order to be placed on the daily bulletin. ONLY announcements pertaining to SCHOOL will be given. Announcements must be in by 8:30. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES During severe weather or emergency situations information will be distributed through area media sources, as well as a bulk phone message, the corporation web site, and channel 18. . Please listen for announcements and updates on these stations and refrain from calling the school or administrative offices: Television Stations: WRTV – ch 6; WISH –ch 8; and WRTV – ch 13. Radio Stations: WARU – 1600AM & 98.5 FM; WWKI – 100.5 FM; WSAL – 1230 AM & 102.3 FM; & WJOT – 105.9 FM, 101.9 FM

ABSENTEEISM FROM SCHOOL We at Peru Community School Corporation believe that regular and prompt attendance is directly related to learning and essential for success in school. Every absence, excused or not, interrupts the student’s understanding of the material being presented. The Peru Community School Board policy 5200 defines habitual truancy as a student having more than ten unverified absences in one (1) school year.

LOSS OF CREDIT FOR STUDENTS WITH TEN TOTAL ABSENCES PER TERM A student who has accumulated a total of ten absences in one term will not receive credit for the classes they are enrolled in for that term. This is a combination of all absences during the term. This includes unexcused, excused, and truancies. The student will remain in the class and receive an n/c (no credit) for the course. Any student who falls under the ―no credit‖ guidelines due to excessive absenteeism will receive the opportunity to formally appeal this decision in writing. A form will be provided to the student and parent or guardian of the appeals process. The process will be done in writing and submitted to an appeals committee consisting of an administrator, the attendance officer, school nurse, and guidance counselors. The student, parent or guardian may also attach additional information about the absences or any unusual circumstances that may have caused the excessive absenteeism. The appeal committee’s decision will be final for credit or no credit for the student.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES If a student is absent from school, a call to report the absence should be received before 9:30 A.M. on the day of the absence (475-2424). If the student makes the call, then a parent or guardian must verify the absence before 1:00 P.M. the same day. If the parent or guardian does not have a home phone and is not able to verify the absence, then the student must bring a note signed by a parent or guardian to the attendance office immediately upon his/her return to school; otherwise, the absence will be considered unverified. Phone calls can be made to the attendance office secretary at 475-2424 (messages can be left 24hrs a day). The administration reserves the right to verify any phone calls or documentation presented. Peru High School will make every effort to closely follow the attendance of students and keep parents informed of their child’s attendance record. After a student has missed two (2) un- verified days in a term, parents/guardians will be notified by mail. A three (3) day letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian when a student has recorded 3 unverified absences in a term and a parent conference will be scheduled with a school administrator. The student and parent may be asked to sign an attendance contract after the student has accumulated three unexcused days in a term. Any absences after 3 are deemed excessive. Should a child’s attendance fail to improve after the conference, the student’s excessive absences will be reported to the attendance officer. The attendance will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if a report should be made to the Division of Family and Children for educational neglect or the Miami County Probation Office for truancy.

INDIANA LAW REGARDING SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Indiana Code 20-33-2-27 - Compulsory Attendance: Parent’s Responsibility (a) It is unlawful for a parent to fail to ensure that his child attends school under this chapter. Indiana Code 20-33-2-28 - Compulsory Attendance For Full Term It is unlawful for a parent to fail, neglect, or refuse to send his child to a public school for the full term as required under this chapter unless the child is being provided with instruction equivalent to that given in public schools. Indiana Code 20-33-2-18 - Parent to produce certificate of child’s incapacity on demand. If a parent does not send his child to school because of the child’s illness or mental or physical incapacity, it is unlawful for the parent to fail or refuse to produce a certificate of the incapacity for an attendance officer within six (6) days after it is demanded. The cer- tificate required under this section shall be signed by an Indiana physician or by an indi- vidual holding a license to practice osteopathy or chiropractic in this state or by a Christian Science practitioner who resides in Indiana and is listed in the Christian Science Journal. Indiana Code 20-833-2-44 - Penalty A person who knowingly violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. Indiana law lists only four exceptions to compulsory attendance (IC 20-8.1-3-18): (a) Service as a page for or as an honoree of the Indiana general assembly (b) Assistance to a political party or to precinct election board on Election Day (secondary school students only). (c) Court appearance under issue of a subpoena. (d) National Guard Duty (10 days). TARDY INFORMATION Classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. Students will be counted tardy if not in the classroom by this time. Any student who arrives late for school must report to the attendance office. After two tardies in a term, parents will be contacted. Excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action. (A term is equivalent to twelve weeks in the trimester schedule) Possible conse- quences could include detention, Extended School Assignment, loss of work permit and withdrawal from 1st period class.

UNVERIFIED ABSENCES Any absences not verified according to the handbook policy listed above will be considered unverified absences. Unverified absences are subject to the following consequences: First occurrence: Detention Second occurrence: 1 ISI and Parent Notification Third Occurrence: ESA and Parent Conference Four or more occurrences will be referred to the attendance officer who will determine if further investigation is necessary or if a referral should be made to the Department of Child Services for educational neglect or the Miami County Probation Office for truancy. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOGNIZED VERIFIED ABSENCES 1. Absences verified by parent phone call by 1:00 pm the day of the absence or note from p aren’t turned in to the attendance office the day the student returns to school 2. Absences in which there is medical verification or statement. Medical excuses may come from doctors, dentists, clinics, or the school nurse. For routine appointments, only the amount of time at the doctor’s office and appropriate travel time will be considered verified. 3. College visits will be considered verified only if appropriate documentation from the school visited is turned in to the attendance office the day the student returns to school. Juniors are permitted one verified college visit during the year, and seniors are allowed two verified visits. 4. Serving as an election worker or page for the legislature will be considered a verified absence only if a form verifying the activities from the sponsor as well as a student response form are completed and turned into the attendance office. 5. Absences for a religious holiday should be made in advance in order to be consid- ered verified. 6. Other absences determined to be in this category by a school administrator. a. A student who brings a doctor’s statement showing that he/she has been under the doctor’s care for the amount of time absent may avoid having these days counting toward the three (3) day term limit. For routine appointments and procedures, only the amount of time at the doctor’s office and appropriate travel time will be considered excused. No parental statement will be accepted in lieu of a doctor’s excuse. Notes that have been altered will not be accepted. If a student is under constant medical care, special ar- rangements will be considered. b. A student may make arrangements to be absent for funerals, doctor appointments, college days, etc., which will not count toward the three (3) day term limit. An absence for a funeral must be for an immediate family member or any relative who lives with the student. For any other relative a student will be allowed one excused absence. A college day must be approved in advance in writing through the attendance office before such a day will be considered excused. A college day must be an absolute necessity and a parent or responsible adult must accompany the student on the visit if the absence is to be considered a non-countable absence. Juniors are permitted to take only one excused college day during the year. Seniors are permitted to take two excused days for college visits and/or job shadowing during the year. Students and parents should research every opportunity to visit colleges without missing regular school. One day is excused for a physical examination by a military organization provided it is pre-arranged with proper verification from the military. c. Being an election worker or a page at the legislature must be pre-arranged one week in advance by submitting an application. Students will be required to submit a verified account of his/her activities during the day in order for the day to be considered an excused absence. Forms will be available in the attendance office. d. Absences for a religious holiday must be pre-arranged in order to receive consideration as an excused absence. TRUANCY Definition of Truancy-(skipping school) Any student absent from school, or assigned area, without a legitimate reason or a failure to pre-arrange an absence. All absences that are not the result of sickness or death in the immediate family, but not pre-arranged, may be considered truancy. Skip Day- There is no authorized skip day for any class, group, or individual. OTHER ABSENTEEISM GUIDELINES a. Illness: Any student who becomes ill during the day MUST get a pass from the classroom teacher and report to the nurse’s office. A student who goes to the restroom or any place other than the nurse’s office and remains there for a portion of a period will be considered truant. b. Signing in or out: All students must sign in or out in the attendance office if they leave or enter the building during their regular school day. Students are then required to sign out if the reason is approved. Failure to sign out will result in the student being counted truant regardless of the reason. c. Students are not required to sign in at the attendance office upon returning to school after an absence; however, students are advised to ensure their absence was properly verified. If a student is absent and returns to school on the following day, the student must bring a note from the parent unless the parent/guardian has called the school before the student returns to school. A student must always supply a note for each absence from school unless a parent/guardian communicates with attendance personnel before the student returns to school. It is the responsibility of the stu- dent to serve any extended school or detentions without being reminded by the school. A student sent home sick from school is not required to bring a parental note upon return to school. d. The policies in this handbook apply to all students regardless of age. Parental re- sponsibilities do not end when a student becomes 18 years old. A student is eman- cipated after reaching age 18 only upon establishing his or her own residence and self-support. Until such emancipation, parents or guardians are the responsible spokesperson for the student. Any student under age 18 who is not living with a parent must reside in the household of his or her legal guardian. Procedures for establishing a legal guardianship can be explained by the attendance officer. A student who leaves the home of his or her parents must establish a legal guardianship within 20 days. If the guardianship is not established, school officials will contact the Miami County Division of Family and Children for a review of the situation and recommendation for possible action. e. Any student who is absent more than 20 minutes will be counted absent from the class unless the absence is the result of school business, such as scheduling, testing, ad- ministrative conference, etc. f. A student who has been absent from school the entire day is not to attend school activities scheduled for the day. Also, students who have been absent all day or go home ill should not work outside the home until the student returns to school. g. Chronic and/or multiple medical attendance issues always must be accompanied by a physician statement that addresses attendance expectations and goals for the school setting. ATTENDANCE DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES

TARDINESS

TARDY TO SCHOOL TARDY TO CLASS

Tardy # 1 Warning Warning 2 Warning Detention

3 Parent Notification & 1 detention ESA & Parent notification

4 ESA WF in that class

5 2 ESA & parent notification

WF credit in 1st period & revocation of 6 work permit

*More than 10 minutes tardy to class will be considered truancy. * Tardies start over at the beginning of each new term. UNVERIFIED ABSENTEEISM

First Occurence Detention

Second Occurence 1 ISI and Parent Notification

Third Occurence ESA and Parent Conference

Referred to the attendance officer who will determine if further investigation is necessary or if a referral should be made to Four or more Occurences the Department of Child Services for educational neglect or the Miami County Probation Office for truancy.

*A habitual truant is a person with an excess of 4 unexcused absences per term or 10 unexcused absences in one school year (see board policy 5200). TRUANCY

1st One day ISI or ESA Multiple periods

2nd 2 ISI or 2 ESA Multiple periods 3rd 2 ESA & Referral to probation through attendance officer Multiple periods

4th 5 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion Multiple periods

Partial or single period truancies

1st Detention/ISI

2nd ESA

2 ESA and referral to probation through attendance officer for 3rd possible charges of habitual truancy

*A person is considered habitual truant if a person accumulates three truancies. *Truancies are accumulative during the entire school year. BOOK RENTAL SYSTEM Book rent is paid for the entire school year and will be billed to the parent/guardian in October with payment to be made prior to December. The number and type of subjects being taken by the individual student will determine the amount of book fees. The PERUVIAN, a student newspaper, is distributed bi-weekly to all students. An activity fee is charged to pay for the student handbook, student ID, PERUVIAN, and convocation pro- grams. If rental books are damaged, the degree of damage will be assessed and will be paid by the student. If a book is lost or stolen, the student is responsible to pay full re- placement cost of the book. It is the sole responsibility of each student to take care of his or her books. If a student moves prior to the end of the school year, book rental will be pro-rated ac- cording to procedures of the high school bookkeeper’s office. BUS REGULATIONS In order to insure the safety of students on buses the following guidelines are established. 1. Students who ride a bus to and from school are to observe rules as established by the bus driver. 2. Students boarding the bus at the end of the day are to be in the Commons area as soon as possible after school is dismissed. No student is to wait for the bus elsewhere. Stu- dents will board the as buses arrive at the high school. 3. Students who violate these rules will be subject to the loss of bus riding privileges. CAFETERIA We have a closed lunch hour as well as a closed campus which means no students are permitted to leave the school. All students eat at a specified time in the cafeteria. Each student is responsible for returning his/her tray to the dish washing room window. Leaving trays, trash, and /or throwing objects in the cafeteria will result in cleaning the cafeteria and/or disciplinary action. Students must go to and from lunch using the route assigned by the teacher. Students are not to stop at lockers or restrooms along the way. They may use the restrooms in the cafeteria only. Failure to abide by this procedure will result in disci- plinary action. Students are expected to be courteous and use good table manners. Students are to eat food in the cafeteria only. There should be no food or drinks outside during lunch. The delivery of food into the building at lunchtime by commercial vendors is prohibited. Only items sold in the cafeteria or a lunch brought from home may be eaten at lunchtime. Stu- dents will not be permitted to eat food brought in from the outside, unless it is delivered to the front office by a parent and the student agrees to eat the food in the front office area. The administration reserves the right to inspect any article brought into the building that is to be given to a student. Students are to stay in their assigned area at lunch, which means the cafeteria, gym, or con- crete patio area on the front of the building only. All other areas are off limits. While on the patio area, students are not to communicate with non-school persons. Students in off limit areas are counted truant. “Tardies to lunch will be treated the same as other tardies.” CONDUCT CODE Students are expected to exhibit good behavior and respect the rights and feelings of others. Those students following this code at all times and in all circumstances are re- spected by their peers and teachers. Audio and/or Video surveillance may be used at various times and locations on School property. The enclosed table will serve as a guideline for disciplinary consequences assigned by Peru High School administration. The following code, as adopted by the Peru Community School Board, sets forth school rules prohibiting certain types of student conduct that constitute major offenses. A student found to be in violation of any one of them may receive punishment as severe as long-term suspension (over five days) or a recommendation for expulsion up to a calendar year. The following code of conduct does not, in any way, limit the administration’s authority granted by state statutes and School Board policies to provide a safe, orderly and disciplined learning environment at Peru High School. Indiana Code 20-8.1-5.1-3: Duty and powers of school corporation to supervise and discipline students Sec.3 (a) Student supervision and the desirable behavior of students in carrying out school purposes is the responsibility of a school corporation and the students of a school corporation. (b) In all matters relating to the discipline and conduct of students, school cor- poration personnel stand in the relation of parents and guardians to the students of the school corporation. Therefore, school corporation personnel have the right, subject to this chapter, to take any disciplinary action nec- essary to promote student conduct that conforms with an orderly and effec- tive educational system. (c) Students must follow responsible directions of school personnel in all edu- cational settings and refrain from disruptive behavior that interferes with the educational environment. (d) School jurisdiction: Immediately to and from school, on school property, and at school events. DISCIPLINE POLICY All school student behavior policies apply when students are: 1. on school grounds immediately before, during, and immediately after school hours and at any other time when a school group is using the school; 2. off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; or 3. traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or 4. engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if the unlawful activity may rea- sonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function. This includes vandalism and threatening behavior towards teachers and ad- ministrators. (I.C. 20-8.1-5-4) A student’s disciplinary record will include all disciplinary actions that occur during the entire school year. Grounds for disciplinary actions include: RECKLESS BEHAVIOR Reckless behavior indicates a type of boisterous behavior that includes but is not limited to: horseplay, pushing, shoving, yelling, running, throwing items in the cafeteria, etc. Most damage to school property and injuries to students in school are a result of reckless be- havior. Rubber band flipping, water pistols, and other disruptive articles are prohibited. Compensation will be paid by the student causing injury/damage to any student who has sustained an injury or personal property damages as a result of this behavior and to the school for damage to school property. DISHONESTY (LYING, CHEATING* & FORGING) Dishonesty includes any misrepresentation of truth to staff members. This type of behavior includes but is not limited to: student misuse of a hall pass or the changing of a written pass for the purpose of using the pass or giving to someone else to use illegally. This also applies to any student who brings a forged note to school to cover an absence/tardy or causes a bogus telephone call to attempt to violate school rules. DISRESPECT Disrespect may include, but is not limited to: behavior that would be detrimental to a posi- tive student relationship with teachers and/or staff members. INAPPROPRIATE DISPLAY OF AFFECTION Students should not, under any circumstances, while on school grounds, anywhere in the building or at school functions, show affection to one another that creates a scene or draws undue attention. The administration, faculty, and Student Council feel this creates a poor image of our student body, and that school is not the place to engage in any affectionate gestures other than holding hands. INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, GESTURE OR MATERIAL Using inappropriate language, displaying inappropriate gestures or material or any other form of vulgar behavior is unacceptable behavior for the students at Peru High School. The freedom of expression of students may not be used to present material or actions which tend to be obscene or slanderous, or to defame character, or to advocate violation of federal, state, and local laws, or official school policies, rules, and regulations. DISRUPTION Behaviors that can reasonably be considered to cause interference to the school/learning environment are prohibited and will result in disciplinary action. TRUANCY Any student absent from school, or assigned area, without a legitimate reason or a failure to pre-arrange an absence will be considered truant. All absences that are not the result of sickness or death in the immediate family, but not pre-arranged, may be considered tru- ancy. INSUBORDINATION The student’s decision to refuse to cooperate with a faculty or staff member is willful dis- obedience. Any student whose actions intentionally prevent school personnel from properly performing their duties of teaching, supervising, or custodial work will be con- sidered to be insubordinate. Students who refuse to complete class work or to turn in assignments will be considered academically insubordinate. Repeated incidents of in- subordination or severe incidents such as refusal/failure to come to the office when so directed or wrongfully refusing to cooperate with a lawful search may result in expulsion. The principal or his designee has the right to search a student if there is a ―reasonable suspicion‖ to believe that the student is in possession of an illegal substance or article which may be in violation of school rules. THREATENING, HARASSING, BULLYING OR INTIMIDATION When any student, on or off campus, is subjected to verbal or physical harassment, mental or physical discomfort, intimidation, embarrassment, ridicule, bullying, or demeaning activity by an individual student or group of students, it will be deemed as a violation of this section. DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL/PERSONAL PROPERTY (UNINTENTIONAL) The student will be expected to make financial restitution for the repair or replacement of damaged property as well as be subject to other disciplinary consequences. PLAGIARISM (Representing another person’s ideas or writings as ones own) Webster’s Ninth Collegiate Dictionary defines plagiarism as ―to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own: use (a created production) without crediting the source: to commit literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source‖. In today’s world, students are continually presented with mass quantities of information. The availability and easy access of the information can serve as a great resource for these students; however, this availability of information has also led to an increase in the number of cases involving plagiarism. RECKLESS / DANGEROUS DRIVING Failure to comply with traffic laws of the State of Indiana, or driving in a manner that endangers the physical well being of students, teachers, or staff on school property will fall under this category. PARKING VIOLATION The policies for the Peru High School parking lot must be adhered to by all students (See student Parking Regulations pg. 128). No student should be in the parking lot other than at the time he/she is leaving or returning to school. FAILURE TO SERVE DETENTION Any detention assigned by an administrator or staff member will be served at the original time for the person assigning the detention unless the student receives permission in advance. SPECIFIC DRESS RULES 1. Footwear is required. 2. Shorts, mini skirts, split skirts and dresses may not be shorter than the width of the handbook above the kneecap, not including the binding coil. This rule has been changed so that there can be no doubt on the part of the student and parent about the acceptability of any outfit. Body-fitting pants, including spandex and any other similar materials that fit in the same way, must be worn with a top that also meets the length requirement. The length requirement includes any manufactured slits. 3. All clothing must be hemmed and neat in appearance (this includes cut-off jeans and sweats). Clothing that has been cut, ripped, torn, or manufactured with holes or con- sists of see-through material is not suitable for school and is not permissible. 4. Clothing with low necklines that would reveal cleavage or those which are sheer, backless, strapless, or bare-midriff in design, are not permitted; likewise, no sleeveless shirts, blouses, dresses, or tank tops are permitted (including slits that expose the shoulder). 5. Hats, sunglasses or visors are not to be worn in the building at any time by either boys or girls. Hoods must be kept off of the head. 6. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing, pins, buttons, or apparel that glorifies, advertises, or promotes the use or engagement in alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, or sexual conduct. Also not permitted is clothing or apparel depicting or expressing obscenities or satanic references. 7. Clothing with holes or any clothing that shows parts of the body not normally seen is prohibited. All undergarments must remain covered by shirt and/or pants at all times. 8. Students are not to wear outerwear jackets to class unless arrangements have been made IN ADVANCE because of a problem in a classroom. This means ALL TYPES of outerwear jackets! Therefore, when the weather calls for warmer apparel, students should wear sweaters, sweat shirts, or flannel shirts to school. 9. Students are not to wear dangling chains from their pockets. These chains are to be kept inside the student’s pocket at all times. 10. Endeavoring to keep the climate at Peru High School safe and conducive to learning, when students are in school, on school premises, or attending any school activity, it will not be permissible to wear, possess, use, distribute, display, or sell any clothing, jew- elry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs, graffiti, or other items deemed to be evidence of membership or affiliation with a gang. Any student in violation of this policy will be suspended or expelled. The second offense will result in a suspension from school for up to three days, and the third offense will result in a recommendation for expulsion. 11. Pants must be worn at the waist and shirts must be long enough to cover all skin between the shoulders and the top of the pants at all times throughout the school day. 12. Students are responsible for carrying their student handbook with them at all times and the student ID must be worn so that it is visible at all times.. 13. Due to constantly changing styles, the administration reserves to right to determine if a particular item of clothing is considered a dress code violation. POSSESSION AND USE OF TOBACCO There is to be no possession or use of tobacco products or any paraphernalia associated with tobacco products (i.e. matches, lighter, etc.), by students in the building or on the school grounds, during the school day or at school-sponsored activities. Use of tobacco is defined as holding a cigarette or other smoking device in the hand or mouth either lit, with the intention to light, or subsequent to the act of smoking. Smoking also includes pos- session of a lit cigarette or exhaling smoke. Chewing is defined as having tobacco in the mouth, spitting it out or the intention of placing it in the mouth. Students having any form of tobacco in their possession will have it confiscated. The police will be contacted and asked to issue a citation to any student under the age of eighteen and found to be in possession of tobacco (IC 35-46-1-10.5). THEFT The taking of goods or property from students, faculty, staff, or the school corporation without their consent constitutes theft. Knowingly possessing, accepting, or using stolen property will result in the same disciplinary action. DANGEROUS WEAPONS Definition: Carrying, displaying, or using any object that can reasonably be considered a weapon or any object or device which is displayed or presented as a weapon. The dan- gerous object/weapon will be confiscated and the parent notified. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES It is a violation for any student to possess or use in any manner any substance that can be considered to be hazardous, poisonous, or a dangerous chemical, including but not limited to: acids, alkalis, solvents, and known toxins. VANDALISM The willful defacing or destruction of any school property assigned to or belonging to students, faculty, staff or attempt to cause any damage to property on or off school premises or at any school activity on or off school grounds. FIGHTING Aggressive physical abuse between students with the purpose of physically and/or emo- tionally harming a fellow student is unacceptable. If the overt aggression is identified with one student, the disciplinary policy may affect only one student. Police may be notified if students are fighting. ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES It is violation of the disciplinary code of Peru High School to: a. Possess, handle, transmit or provide to another person, consume, to have con- sumed, or to be under the influence of any substance which is or contains: alcohol, marijuana, a stimulant, an intoxicant, a narcotic, a depressant, a hallucinogen whether prescription or sold over the counter (without a prescription), or any other controlled substance. It is a violation to possess, provide or be under their influence of any substance represented by the provider to be any of the listed substances. The violation includes school grounds and facilities immediately before or after school or during the school day or at any school sponsored activity. Use of medi- cation by a student prescribed by a medical doctor, a dentist, or other health care provider authorized by law to prescribe medication for that student, and taken under school supervision as outlined in this handbook, does not violate this rule. Any student who is unsure if possession, use or providing would violate this rule should contact an administrator before possessing, using or providing the medi- cation or substance. b. Possess or provide to any person anything used or designed to be used primarily for the storage, processing, delivery, or consumption of alcohol, marijuana, stim- ulants, intoxicants, narcotics, depressants, or hallucinogens on school premises and facilities. The principal or designee will conduct an informal hearing with the student. c. Criminal prosecution: Indiana law requires a school to report any violation of a criminal drug law to a law enforcement agency. A report must be made to the police concerning any student who violated a criminal law in, on, or within 1000 feet of school property, including school buses. The prosecutor’s office may file a pro- ceeding to have a student declared a delinquent or depending upon the student’s age and the offense, may initiate a criminal prosecution. If the administration determines there is reasonable suspicion that a student is under the influence of an illegal substance, the student may be asked to take a drug test according to the current drug testing collection policies. If the student refuses to submit to the test, the administration will treat the refusal as a violation of this policy and assume the student is guilty of being under the influence of an illegal substance and administer appropriate disciplinary consequences. CODE OF CONDUCT

Infraction First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth

Reckless Behavior 1 ISI 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul Dishonesty (Lying, Cheating* & Forging) 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul Disrespect 1 ISI 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul

Inappropriate Display of Affection 1 ISI 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul Inappropriate Language, Gesture or Material 1 ISI 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul

Disruption 1 ISI 2 ISI ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul

Truancy/Multiple periods ISI/ESA 2 ISI/ESA 2 ESA and referral to probation through attendance officer for possible charges of habitual truancy Truancy/partial or single period DET/ISI ESA Same Insubordination ESA 3 ISI 3 OSS 5 OSS/Expul Threatening, Harassing, Bullying or Intimidation 3 ISI 3 OSS Expul Destruction of school/personal property (unintentional) 2 ISI 2 OSS 5 OSS Expul Plagiarism (representing another person’s ideas or writings as 3 ISI 3 OSS Expul ones own) Reckless /Dangerous Driving 30 day loss of privileges 1 yr loss of privileges Failure to serve ESA Reschedule ESA & 1 ISI 1 OSS 3 OSS Expul Parking Violation VRP+Det 30 day loss 1 yr loss of privileg- of privi- es leges Failure to serve detention ESA 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul Dress Code Violation VRP+Det 1 ISI 3 ISI 3 OSS 5 OSS Expul *All Disciplinary actions would be in addition to a loss of grade on the individual assignment.

VRP: Verbal Reprimand; DET: Detention; ISI: In-School-Isolation; ESA: Extended School Assignment; OSS: Out-of-school Suspension; Expul: Recom- mendation for expulsion

Out -Of- School Suspension

Failure to comply with the rules of In-School Isolation OSS** Possession of Tobacco Products 3 OSS +Attendance Smoking Cessation Expul Indecent Exposure 5 OSS Expul Theft (including receiving, possessing or distributing stolen property) 3 OSS Expul Vandalism (student will make arrangements to repair or replace damaged 3 OSS Expul property)

Fighting 3 OSS/ Poss. Expul Expul Physical Assault 3 OSS/ Poss. Expul Expul ** Dependent upon the number of days assigned in In-School Isolation.

Grounds for Recommendation for Expulsion --Possession, providing and/or use of a weapon. (I.E. mace, tear gas, pepper spray, knives, guns, etc…) --Possession and/or under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, prescription, ―look-a-like‖ drugs or non prescription drugs (I.E. aspirin, cough medicine, nasal spray.) All medicines must be accompanied by a parent/guardian note and are to be left with the nurse in proper container indicating contents and dosage. --Possession and/or use of explosive materials such as firecrackers, fireworks, smoke bombs, etc... --Participating in and/or inciting a riot. --Aggravated physical assault on a student. --Threatening, vandalizing, or harassing a staff member --Physical Assault on a staff member. --Accumulation of 8 disciplinary referral slips or three incidents that resulted in an out-of-school suspension. --Severe misbehavior that substantially threatens personal safety or interferes with the learning process at school may result in immediate disciplinary action including parent conference, suspension and or expulsion.

VRP: Verbal Reprimand; DET: Detention; ISI: In-School-Isolation; ESA: Extended School Assignment; OSS: Out-of-school Suspension; Expul: Recommendation for expulsion

HANDHELD TELEPHONES AND ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES Students are not to possess between the hours of 8:00am and 3:10pm handheld tele- phone, or other electronic audio/video devices at Peru High School. If the student has this device it needs to be placed in a locker or vehicle during school hours. First Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned into the administration. A parent may pick up the device and the student will be assigned 1 ESA. Second Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned into administration. A 3 day suspension will be assigned. The device may be kept for up to 30 days. Third Offense: The device will be confiscated and turned into administration. The student will be expelled from school and assigned to the Alternative School, if applicable. BOOK BAGS Gym bags and backpacks will not be allowed in school during the regular school day because of: 1. The permanent damage that has been done to lockers. 2. The strain on student back muscles. 3. The crowded conditions in the hallway, classrooms, and lunchroom. 4. The possible concealment of illegal or dangerous substances and items. Students may bring a book or gym bag to school but it must be emptied and placed in the locker for the entire day. Materials can then be carried home in the bag. Students have plenty of time to return to a locker when necessary; thus book bags are unnecessary. Only under special circumstances will book or gym bags be used during the regular school day. This rules includes girls’ purses that are large enough to hold a textbook. Bags may be searched at anytime at the discretion of the teacher or administrator. Improper Use of Technology Equip- ment Definition: Technology and technology related equipment refers to any computers and related peripheral devices, networking equipment, printers, copiers, telephones and telephone lines, televisions and VCRs, satellite and telecommunications equipment, and use of the Internet and electronic mail. 1. Any computer and other electronic equipment usage should be under the direct su- pervision of a member of the faculty or a qualified staff member. 2. The following constitutes improper use of technology: a. Any tampering or alteration of standard programming or settings on school com- puters or networking equipment. b. Accessing any other individual’s information, materials, or files without permission. c. Any tampering or alteration to disk or other data storage devices belonging to an- other student, faculty, staff member, or the Peru School Corporation. This includes the use of equipment to accomplish cheating, destruction of stored information, alteration of student or staff files and records, or the development or use of a computer program or virus that is intended to destroy or crash systems and/or in- formation. d. Any use of computers, the Internet, electronic mail, or other equipment to obtain, download, reproduce, or display material which is determined to be lewd, obscene, threatening, or defamatory to any person or group. e. Any violation of existing copyright laws or policies, including the use of school equipment to copy school-owned or personal programs, or the loading or use of any outside programs onto school equipment, except with permission are where copyright laws are not violated. f. Having food, candy, gum or drinks around any computer/electronic equipment at any time. g. Using school equipment to check personal e-mail accounts. h. Violating any teacher or class-imposed rules and guidelines. 3. Disciplinary options for improper use of technology include: verbal warning, loss of Internet and/or computer privileges for a period of time (up to the remainder of the student’s high school career for severe/repeated infractions) and/or other disciplinary consequences (including suspension and/or recommendation for expulsion from school). DETENTION Definition- this is the detainment of a student after regular classes by a teacher or an administrator. Detention can be assigned anytime after fourth period any school day. If assigned, the student must stay. The student may delay the detention one day if she/he has a good reason and secures teacher permission IN ADVANCE. An explanation after the fact is unacceptable. Any detention assigned by an administrator or a teacher will be served at the original time for the person assigning the detention unless a teacher or administrator gives permission. IN-SCHOOL ISOLATION In-school isolation (ISI) will be held in the Time Out Room where students are required to be quiet at all times, do homework until completed to the teacher’s satisfaction, and for- mulate a plan for future acceptable behavior. Students stay in the Time Out Room ALL day and will be escorted to and from the lunchroom to purchase lunch and return trays. Stu- dents are not dismissed from ISI until the homework and discipline plan are acceptable. EXTENDED SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT The purpose of extended school assignment (ESA) is to provide a disciplinary alternative to suspensions in order to reduce the frequency of unacceptable student behavior. For the purpose of obtaining a drivers license, an extended school assignment is considered a suspension. Objectives: 1. To improve academic achievement by continuing the uninterrupted educational pro- cess. 2. To improve the student’s self-discipline. 3. To improve the overall student attendance. Program: 1. Extended school sessions will be held once per week during the school year except during vacations. Rules of Extended school Assignment: 1. Students must arrive on time to the assigned location. 2. Students will talk with no one but the supervisor. 3. Students will not leave the room for any reason. 4. Students will keep busy at all times (no sleeping/loafing). 5. Students must not bring games, food, or drinks to the room. 6. Students must wear school clothing. 7. Failure on the part of the student to attend extended school will result in disciplinary consequences (see disciplinary guidelines) and all ESA’s must be completed. MEDIATION Mediation is a process that helps people resolve conflict. It is generally used as a tool for individuals to help settle disagreements but can be used by groups or even nations to settle misunderstandings. Mediation is an option that is agreed upon by both parties who have been referred to by self, peers, teachers, administrators or school staff. It is not necessary for the parents to be involved in the mediation process. Everything said in mediation is confidential. The only exception is that if something would come up about drugs, alcohol, weapons, harm to self or others or abuse issues, they would have to be referred to the appropriate authorities. Mediation can be an option that is sometimes offered as an alternative to other forms of discipline. Mediation is used to help encourage a safe and cooperative school environ- ment. DISCIPLINARY PROBATION A Student who has exhibited serious behavioral problems will be assigned disciplinary proba- tion for the remainder of the school year. Any student who is suspended for fighting, stealing, illegal substances, or repeated violations of others rules are placed on disciplinary probation. Any future serious school problem then results in a recommendation for expulsion for the term / school year. Also, any student who is suspended or issued ESA on three separate occasions during the school year is placed on disciplinary probation for the remainder of the school year. All suspensions and ESA’s including those from Peru High School and the Heartland Career Center count toward disciplinary probation. If the student is suspended or assigned ESA for the FOURTH occasion, he / she will be recommended for expulsion for the remainder of the term/school year. COMMUNITY SERVICE Public Law 147-1996 (IC 20-8.1-5.1-18) had been amended so that a student with parent approval who is a recipient of disciplinary action may be assigned up to 120 hours of community service with a non-profit organization in lieu of a suspension. The student’s completion of service assigned under this section to the satisfaction of the principal and/or his designee, and the non-profit organization with a set timeline, terminates the student’s suspension. STUDENT DRIVER’S LICENSES This policy applies to all students who are under 18 years of age and are eligible for a driver’s licenses, driver’s permit, or who currently hold a valid driver’s license. Following is a portion of the Indiana Code in regards to student driver licenses: IC 9-24-2-1 Sec. 1. (a) A driver’s license or a learner’s permit may not be issued to an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age who meets any of the following conditions: (1) Is a habitual truant under IC 20-8.1-3-17.2. (2) Is under at least a second suspension from school for the school year under IC 20-8.1-5.1-8 or IC 20-8.1-5.1-9. (3) Is under an expulsion from school under IC 20-8.1-5.1-8, IC 20-8.1-5.1-9, or IC 20-8.1-5.1-10. (4) Has withdrawn from school, for a reason other than financial hardship and the withdrawal was reported under IC 20-8.1-3-24(a) before graduating. SUSPENSION Students suspended from school are restricted from being on school property during school hours and should be home unless accompanied by a parent. While suspended, students may not participate in any extra-curricular activities during the suspension. A suspension including a Friday and following Monday disqualifies a student from ex- tra-curricular participation through the weekend. When a decision is made to suspend a student, the parent or guardian will be notified in one of the following ways: 1. Parent or guardian is contacted by telephone and informed of the suspension. 2. A representative of the school makes a personal contact with a parent or guardian. 3. The parent or guardian is notified by letter. EXPULSION 1. The student is separated from school attendance for a period in excess of ten days. 2. The student is separated for the balance of the then current term of the current year unless a student is permitted to complete required examinations in order to receive credit for courses taken in the current term or current year. 3. A student expelled from Peru High School is not eligible to attend school-sponsored activities for the duration of the expulsion. 4. The student suffers some other penalty that automatically prevents his completing within the normal time his overall course of study in any school in the school corpora- tion. 5. All expulsions will follow procedures established by Indiana Public Law 162. Infor- mation concerning this law is available in the library and office. Teachers and administrators will determine the types of punishment used for violations of school rules after considering the circumstances and in line with school policy of Peru Community Schools. Public Law 162 concerning student’s conduct, rights, suspension, expulsion, and exclusion shall apply to all students. INDIANA LAW REGARDING SUSPENSION & EXPULSION

IC 20-8.1-5.1-8 Grounds for suspension or expulsion Sec. 8. (a) The following are the grounds for student suspension or expulsion, subject to the procedural requirements of this chapter and as stated by school corporation rules: (1) Student misconduct (2) Substantial disobedience (b) The grounds for suspension or expulsion listed in subsection (a) apply when a student is: (1) on school grounds immediately before or during school hours, or immediately after school hours, or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group; (2) off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; or (3) traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event. (4) Vandalism of staff members’ property or threatening behavior towards staff member As added by P.L.131-1995, SEC.10. IC 20-8.1-5.1-9 Unlawful activity by student Sec. 9. In addition to the grounds specified in section 8 of this chapter, a student may be suspended or expelled for engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds if: (1) the unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function; or (2) the student’s removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property; including an unlawful activity during weekends, holidays, other school breaks, and the summer period when a student may not be attending classes or other school functions. As added by P.L.131-1995, SEC.10. IC 20-8.1-5.1-10 Possession of firearms, deadly weapons, or destructive devices Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, ―firearm‖ has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-1-5. (b) As used in this section, ―deadly weapon‖ has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1-8. The term does not include a firearm or destructive device. (c) As used in this section, ―destructive device‖ has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-4. (d) Notwithstanding section 14 of this chapter, a student who is: (1) identified as bringing a firearm or destructive device to school or on school property; or (2) in possession of a firearm or destructive device on school property; must be ex- pelled for a period of at least one (1) calendar year, with the return of the student to be at the beginning of the first school term after the end of the one (1) year period. (e) The superintendent may, on a case-by-case basis, modify the period of expulsion under subsection (d) for a student who is expelled under this section. (f) Notwithstanding section 14 of this chapter, a student who is: (1) identified as bringing a deadly weapon to school or on school property; or (2) in possession of a deadly weapon on school property; may be expelled for a period of not more than one (1) calendar year. (g) A superintendent or the superintendent’s designee shall immediately notify the ap- propriate law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the property where the school is located if a student engages in a behavior described in subsection (d). The superintendent may give similar notice if the student engages in a behavior described in subsection (f). Upon receiving notification under this subsection, the law enforce- ment agency shall begin an investigation and take appropriate action. (h) A student with disabilities (as defined in IC 20-1-6.1-7) who possesses a firearm on school property is subject to procedural safeguards under 20 U.S.C. 1415. As added by P.L.131-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.61-1995, SEC.4; P.L.264-2001, SEC.3; P.L.123-2002, SEC.25. CONVOCATION PROGRAMS These programs are varied and are selected to meet the needs of students for education, information, and entertainment. An expression of appreciation for the programs should be displayed only in the form of applause. Other forms of expression are not acceptable. Student convocations will be scheduled during the course of the school year. The nature of the programs will vary to the extent that students will be exposed to a wide variety of educational and entertaining experiences. Good student conduct at these programs is essential to promote further convocations for student enjoyment.

CONVOCATION RULES 1. Move quickly and quietly to and from the auditorium. 2. Sit in the seat assigned by the SRT teacher. Failure to sit in the student’s assigned seat will result in the student being counted truant. 3. Whistling, yelling, standing up are in poor taste and will not be tolerated. 4. Always move quickly to the seat assigned by the teacher so that others will not have to wait. Students should exhibit a positive expression of appreciation for the program, and be courteous to the people on stage. This gives a positive impression to the performers, other students, and teachers. With this type of atmosphere and attitude we will attempt to secure the best programs possible to please all members of the audience. Disruptive students will be subject to disciplinary action and may be denied attendance at other convocations for the remainder of the year. DANCES The student council adopted the following general policy in regards to dances:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. For every dance there must be at least five chaperones including sponsors. A minimum of one law enforcement officer will be present at each dance. 2. The five chaperones must be teachers at PHS or parents unless cleared by the administra- tion. RULES 1. Only PHS students and their registered guests will be admitted to the dance. Every P.H.S. student must present his/her picture I.D. card at the door. No student will be admitted to the dance without showing the I.D. card. 2. Only pre-registered guests will be admitted without an I.D. card. No elementary or junior high school guests will be allowed to attend any high school dances. High school students who fail to follow this rule are subject to administrative conference. A student must be responsible for and remain with his or her guest. EXCEPTIONS: PHS graduates will be allowed to attend the Homecoming dance. 3. Pass-outs will not be issued. 4. Normal school dress is expected at all informal dances. 5. Sponsors and chaperones have absolute control of all dances. Any person may be asked to leave by the sponsors in charge. 6. Any person found to have consumed or in possession of a controlled substance or alcohol will be arrested by the law enforcement officer present and removed from the premises. The person is also subject to school issued disciplinary consequences. 7. All after-game dances will be no more than two hours and will end as close to 11:30 P.M. as possible. 8. All dances must be scheduled with the principal. 9. The cafeteria will be used for dances. The sponsoring organization will be responsible for cleaning and replacing tables and chairs. The students will enter the dance through the EAST commons doors. Students are reminded that student conduct policies apply to all school activities including dances. ELEVATOR USAGE Students are not to use the elevator unless: They are injured and have a elevator pass; they are helping an injured student; they are with an adult school person; or they are doing work for a teacher and need to transport a large or heavy item. Violators will be subject to disci- plinary action. EMERGENCY DRILLS 1. Fire Drills a. The signal for fire drills is a loud buzzing sound and indicated by the wall-mounted units with flashing strobe lights located throughout the building. b. Students are to follow the directions on the fire drill signs posted in each room. c. Fire drills will be held at least once a month. d. Students are to observe the following rules: 1. Keep close to the wall on your side of the corridor. 2. Walk rapidly, but do not run. 3. Pass quietly and orderly. There must be no talking. 4. Teachers will accompany pupils from the building. 2. Disaster Drills a. Notification will be via the public address system siren. b. Students are to follow the directions on the tornado signs posted. c. Students are to observe the following rules: 1. Move quickly and quietly to the designated area for your group. 2. Listen carefully to all instructions being given over the public address system or by the teacher in charge. 3. Once you have arrived at your designated area, sit on the floor. Stay away from the doorways, glass, and outside openings!!! 3. Lock Down Drills a. Yellow Lock Down – Students stay in current classroom, continue class work. Students not in a classroom when the lock down is announced proceed to the nearest classroom occupied by a staff member. b. Red Lock Down – Students move to a position so that they cannot be seen from classroom doors, turn room lights off, close curtains. Students not in a classroom should proceed immediately to the nearest room occupied by a staff member. HEALTH ROOM PROCEDURES Registered Nurse: The services of a Registered Nurse are available. The nurse will be glad to work with you on any health concerns that will affect your child’s school perfor- mance. For more information, please contact the school office. Illness: If a student becomes sick or hurt during the school day, he/she should ask the teacher for a pass and go to the Nurse’s office. If the nurse is not in her office, the student should report to the main office. Health Cards: Health cards are kept on all students, and it is most important that they be kept up to date. If your child has special health needs, health conditions, allergies, and updates of immunizations (booster-tetanus, etc.), please bring those to the attention of the nurse every year for updates. Your school office will know the schedule of the nurse and how to contact her. Emergencies arise when least expected so the school asks each student and family to assist with these information requests. Medications: The purpose of administering medication in school is to help each student maintain an optimal state of health to enhance their educational plan. Medication should be given at home whenever possible. In compliance with Indiana Law, medication (both prescription and non-prescription) will be given to a student during school hours by school personnel ONLY if: 1. Written instruction from a physician stating dosage, hours to be given, and length of time the medication is to be given is provided. 2. Written permission of the parent is provided. 3. The medication is in the original container. The forms may be obtained at the front office. WE REQUIRE ALL MEDICATION BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL BY AN ADULT FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL STUDENTS. Parents and/or an adult are responsible to pick up any medications left in the office after 7 calendar days. If there is a need for a long-term use (as directed by a physician) the medicine must be picked up by the last day of school. All medication left longer than mentioned above will be disposed of properly by the nurse. It is the parent/legal guardian’s responsibility to supply the school with prescribed medi- cations, provide current legal labeled containers, supply medical devices (e.g., nebulizers, insulin pumps, student’s needed supplies for procedures), and also to provide mainte- nance of these devices as needed. Herbs and dietary supplements are not medications and will not be dispensed at school. These substances should not be brought to school or to school functions. Failure to observe this policy will result in disciplinary action ranging from an after school detention to a recommendation for expulsion from school for one term, depending on the seriousness and intent of the incident. HOMEWORK POLICY The Peru School Corporation believes that homework is an essential part of the school experience for all students. In order for this part of the educational process to be suc- cessful, cooperation and support are necessary among students, parents, and teachers. Homework should provide: a. an extension of classroom activities; b. an evaluation tool for both the teacher and student; c. a positive learning experience where the quality of the work is emphasized as opposed to the quantity of work. Teachers will: a. provide assignments that are relevant to class work; b. evaluate or use assigned homework in some manner; c. consider the age and capabilities of the student when preparing assignments; d. consider the time required to complete an assignment and be aware of other demands of the student’s time; e. provide clear instruction for doing assignments and be certain the student clearly understands all parts of the assignment; Parents will: a. provide adequate time and a suitable place for the student to complete homework. b. be available for questions to support their child’s effort in doing homework... but they must remember that homework is the child’s responsibility. c. communicate with the teacher when their child consistently has difficulty completing assignments. Students will: a. clarify with the teacher any questions pertaining to the instructions; b. take home materials and information needed to complete assignments; c. budget her/his time. When study time is provided during the day, the student should take advantage of it. After school responsibilities should be balanced to maximize available time for homework; d. return all work to the teacher by the date it is due; In conclusion, homework is necessary activity in enhancing the learning process. The student who successfully learns the process of completing homework also is mastering self-discipline, independence, initiative, and responsibility. HONOR ROLL All courses grades will be included in determining class rank, grade point average, and honor roll. The special honor roll includes those with a 9.6 GPA or better. Regular honor roll will include those between a 7.0 and 9.5 GPA. A grade lower than a C in any course will disqualify a student from the honor roll. Three times each school year, a list of honor roll students will be published in the local newspaper at the end of each term. ROOM NUMBERS The Peru High School building is composed of two parts connected by a commons area. Building ―A‖, contains industrial arts technology, physical education, art, music, and the auditorium. Building ―B‖ is the academic area of the school. In each building, rooms are numbered according to the floor on which the room is located. The rooms on the first floor of the building ―A‖ (industrial arts technology and physical education) are numbered in the 100 series. The second floor of the building ―A‖ (music) auditorium, arts, and cafeteria are in the 200 series. The first floor of building ―B‖ is also numbered in the 200’s. The second floor of building ―B‖ is numbered in the 300 series. USING THE LIBRARY Students are encouraged to use the school library as often as possible and take advantage of the various materials provided to meet classroom needs and personal enjoyment. The school librarian will assist students who need help using the library. We ask that you take care of the materials you use or borrow and that you promptly return borrowed items. Circulating books may be borrowed for a two-week period. Items on reserve may be used in the library only. Other items; such as, reference books, newspapers and magazines may only be taken from the library with permission of the librarian. All materials taken from the library must be checked out at the main desk. The borrower signs his name and room number of his SRT. If the student has no SRT, use the room number of the first class attended each day. Materials not returned on time, lost and/or damaged are subject to a fine and/or replacement cost. Students visiting the library are asked to be considerate of others and to read and study quietly. Failure to comply may result in a loss of library privileges. Students wanting to use the library must have a pass, unless accompanied by a teacher. The classroom teacher making the assignment must sign a pass. Upon entering the library each student must sign in at the main desk and leave their I.D. card. LOCKERS All lockers made available for student use on school premises, including lockers located in the hallways, physical education and athletic rooms, industrial education classrooms and the art classroom, are the property of the school corporation. These lockers are made available for student use in storing school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school. The lockers are not to be used to store items which cause, or can reasonably be foreseen to cause, an interference with school purposes of an education function, or which are forbidden by state law or school rules. The student’s use of the locker does not diminish the school corporation’s ownership or control or the locker. The school corporation retains the right to inspect the locker and its content to insure that the locker is being used in accordance with its intending purpose, and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions, attempt to locate lost or stolen materials and to prevent uses of the locker to store prohibited or dangerous mate- rials such as weapons, illegal drugs, or alcohol.

LOCKER RULES In order to implement the school corporation’s policy concerning student lockers the school board adopts the following rules and regulations: 1. Locks - The school corporation will retain access to student lockers by keeping a master list of combinations and retaining a master key. Students may not use their own locks to prevent access to lockers by school officials and any unauthorized locks may be removed without notice and destroyed. Students are asked to keep their personal locker combination private for security reasons. 2. Use of lockers - Lockers are to be used to store school supplies and personal items necessary for use at school. Lockers shall not be used to store items which cause, or can reasonably be foreseen to cause, an interference with school purposes or an educational function, or which are forbidden by state law or school rules, drug para- phernalia, beverage containing alcohol, weapon, any flammable substance, bomb or explosive device, any pungent acid or nauseous chemicals, any library book not properly checked out or overdue, unreturned gym or athletic equipment, any stolen items, any obscene material, or cigarettes. Students will be expected to keep their lockers in a clean and orderly manner. A locker will be assigned to the student by school authorities. Students must use only the locker assigned to him/her. Disciplinary action will be initiated to violators. Students are responsible for their own locker and should treat them with respect. If students wish to decorate their lockers on the inside, they should use the following guidelines: Use only transparent tape or magnets to attach pictures and items to the locker. Do not write on the locker with anything. Do not attach pictures or wording of an obscene nature. Do not attach items that have double face tape or glue on the back. 3. Authority to Inspect - The school corporation retains the right to inspect lockers to insure they are being maintained in accordance with the conditions of Rule No.2. All inspections of student lockers shall be conducted by the principal or a member of the administrative staff designated in writing by the principal. (The principal may give the following staff member’s authority to inspect lockers: vice-principal, any guidance counselor, and all teachers who have lockers in their classrooms.) 4. Inspection of Individual Student’s Lockers - The Students use of the locker does not diminish the school corporation’s ownership or control of the locker. The school corporation retains the right to inspect the locker and its content to insure that the locker is being used in accordance with its intended purpose, and to eliminate fire or other hazards, maintain sanitary conditions, attempt to locate lost or stolen materials and to prevent uses of the locker to store prohibited or dangerous materials such as weapons, illegal drugs, or alcohol. Students should not expect any claim of privacy in regards to contents kept inside a locker. However, any item discovered inside a locker is considered the possession of the student assigned to that locker. For this reason, students should NEVER give their combination to others or leave the lock set so that others may gain access without permission. 5. Student Material - When conducting an inspection pursuant to rules, the inspector shall take care to avoid unduly disrupting the contents of the locker or intruding un- necessarily into any students written material located in the locker. In addition, as to written material, the inspection will be kept to the minimum level necessary to deter- mine that such material is not in itself, or being used to conceal contraband. 6. Disposal of Confiscated Contraband - All contraband confiscated from lockers may be disposed of by the principal or his designee as he or she deems appropriate, in- cluding (a) return to the proper owner or place; (b) use as evidence in a student dis- cipline proceeding if possession of the contraband constitutes a ground for suspension or expulsion under IC 20-8. 1-5-4; (c) delivery to the appropriate law enforcement of- ficials for prosecution purposes if possession of the contraband constitutes evidence of a crime; or (d) destruction. 7. Involvement of Law Enforcement Officials - The principal, assistant principal, su- perintendent or assistant superintendent may request the assistance of law enforce- ment officials to assist the school administrators in inspecting lockers or their contents for purposes of enforcing school policies local and state laws only if such assistance is required: a. To identify substances which may be found in the lockers. b. To protect the health and safety of persons or property, such as the aid in the discovery and disarming of bombs which may be located in lockers. c. To use canine units to check for illegal substances. 8. Locker Cleaning - Nothing in these rules shall affect members of the custodial staff who, at the direction of the principal, clean out (a) lockers from time to time in ac- cordance with a general housekeeping schedule or (b) the locker of the student no longer enrolled in the school. Further, the custodial staff may open a student’s locker during any vacation period if they have reason to believe such locker contains rotting, spoiling or mildewing items such as food, wet clothing, etc. LOST AND FOUND All articles found in or near the building should be taken to the principal’s office immedi- ately. A student who can give proof of his ownership may claim the lost article. All un- claimed articles will be disposed of at the end of each school year. MAKE-UP WORK All work missed is the responsibility of the student to make up. The classroom teacher will determine the length of time allowed to complete make-up work. The student should remember that in many classes, the work is difficult to make up. Therefore, it is to the student’s advantage to be in class as much as possible. Any work missed, regardless of the reason, can be made up for credit. All make-up work due the last grading period must be completed by the close of school. Other arrangements must be made with the admin- istration. The second consecutive day a student is absent all make-up work must be requested by 9:00 A.M. each day in order to be picked up by a parent after 3:15 p.m. of the day requested. If a parent is positive that the student will miss more than two consecutive days, homework may be requested immediately. PARKING REGULATIONS 1. Any student planning to drive to school will be required to register their car in the Principal’s office. Only cars registered will be permitted in the school parking area. The cost of registration will be $1.50 for the decal that should be hung from the rear view mirror. Students will have two weeks to register their vehicles. After this time, all un- registered vehicles may be towed away at the owner’s expense. 2. Any student found driving recklessly in the vicinity of the high school will have his/her driving privilege revoked for a period of time. A second incident will result in a parent conference and possible long-term loss of the driving privilege. The student should remember that he/she could be prosecuted. 3. Once a student completes a driving application with the parent signature, the student is expected to know and follow all school rules and state laws regarding the driving privi- lege. DRIVING AND PARKING RULES 1. Students are to park north of the painted white line (extended to the grass) and east of the first grass dividing area in the parking lot. All other areas are off limits to student parking. 2. All cars are to be parked straight between the designated lines. 3. All students must be licensed and covered by insurance. The school is not responsible for the car or its contents. 4. No student cars are to be parked in the junior high school parking lot or driven through it. 5. Absolutely no parking on the school areas or in front of the school building. 6. There is to be no loitering or visiting in the parking lot. Once the student’s vehicle enters the school campus, it must be parked and the occupants must vacate the vehicle immediately and come into the high school building. The vehicle should be locked to deter theft or vandalism. The school is not responsible for the vehicle or its contents. 7. The speed limit in the parking lot is fifteen miles per hour. ―Jack rabbit‖ or ―patch‖ starts will result in loss of driving privilege 8. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced. It is a privilege to park on school grounds. Suspension of driving privileges, towing away of vehicles, and /or suspension from school may result when violations of these regulations occur. 9. Bicycles should be parked in the bicycle racks in the front of the school. We encourage students to lock their bikes to the racks to insure their safety. 10. Any student vehicle will be searched by the administration if reasonable suspicion warrants that the vehicle contains items which cause or can reasonably be foreseen to cause, an interference with school purposes or educational function or which are for- bidden by state law or school rules. ―Reasonable suspicion‖ as used in these rules may be based on a number of factors including (1) information received by the principal or his designee from teachers, students, or law enforcement officers or detection de- vices including trained dogs, (2) the past record of the student whose car is suspected, (3) the seriousness of the problem to which the search is directed, such as violence or drug indications that the student is intoxicated. 11. Students will not be allowed to go to their vehicles during the school day for homework, lunch money, textbooks, etc. 12. All accidents, no matter how minor should be reported to the principal’s office immedi- ately. 13. Passing an extended bus arm at any time will result in loss of driving privileges. This includes on the school parking lot. It can also result in being assessed a ticket by the police and paying a fine. An unregistered student driver who fails to heed the warning on his/her car for illegal parking and/or improper registration may have the vehicle towed away at the driver’s expense. SEXUAL HARASSMENT The Peru Community School Corporation is committed to a school environment that is free from sexual harassment and will not tolerate its practice. No employee, volunteer, visitor, or student of the school corporation shall sexually harass another employee, volunteer, visitor, or another student of the school corporation through conduct or communications that constitutes sexual harassment. Any student or staff member who engages in sexual harassment will be subject to disci- plinary action. Students may be subject to a recommendation for expulsion for up to one calendar year and the police may be notified in certain cases. Sexual harassment is de- fined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Any person experiencing such harassment should contact a school administrator for procedures for filing a complaint. PASS PROCEDURE No student is ever to be released from an assignment area without a pass. No teacher has the right to ask for a student assigned to another teacher’s class unless prior arrangement has been made with the teacher. During class time, no student is to be in the halls without a pass. The handbook will serve as the student’s pass for SRT purposes. One student per pass. TIME-OUT ROOM Many school behavioral problems can be eliminated by effectively intervening before punishment becomes necessary. Some students get into difficulties because schools have not provided them with processes for coping with emotional pressures. These pressures can continue to build until explosive behavior occurs which leads to punitive responses from administrative personnel. Because punishment may be ineffective and even detri- mental, other options have been explored by the Positive Alternatives to Students Sus- pensions Program (PASS). One of the sequential intervention strategies implemented by the PASS program is the Time-Out Room (TOR). In the TOR, students have a chance to talk out problems with a ―facilitative listener‖. The ―listener‖ helps the student forecast consequences, explore alternatives and make decisions that frequently lead to more productive behavior. Students can either request this service or school personnel can send them. PICTURE I.D. All students will be issued picture I.D. cards at the beginning of school. The students must carry the current school years card whenever they are at school or extra-curricular activi- ties. These cards will be used for access to the library; to vote in elections; to get into certain school activities; and to be shown to school personnel when requested. If an I.D. is lost, it will cost $2 to purchase a new one. If a student fails to wear the ID so that it is visible, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. This action may be detention on the first occasion and suspension on the second. POLICY FOR LATE ENROLLEES Any resident student, over the age of 16, will not be permitted to enroll after the first four (4) school days unless there have been circumstances beyond the student’s control. Any student desiring to enroll after the first four (4) days of the school term that has not been in attendance elsewhere, may only be allowed to enroll on a non-credit basis. Special circumstances will be given special consideration. Keys Academy is also an option. TELEPHONES Students may have the privilege of using the office telephone for personal use in the morning, at noon, or after school. They are not to be used during class periods. Students should limit calls to five minutes or less. Parents should refrain from calling the school to leave messages for their child unless it is an emergency. The school cannot accept any message from anyone except a parent or guardian. VISITORS All visitors, upon entering the building, must report immediately to the principal’s office and request a visitor’s permit. However, no person shall remain in the school building or on the grounds after being asked to leave by any member of the administration, faculty of staff. Any visitor who is asked to leave the Peru High School property will be subject to prose- cution if he/she returns without administration approval. Any person in the halls, without a pass, should be sent or reported to the office. Pre-school and elementary school-age children are not to be brought to school except for laboratory classes with pre-arranged consent. Junior High students are not to be on high school property during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. unless they are on official high school business. Likewise, high school students are not to be on junior high property during the school hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. without permission. Houseguests and those from neighboring school on vacation are discouraged. The parent of the Peru High School student must make any request of this kind, in advance. WORK PERMITS Indiana industrial laws require that girls and boys 14 to 17 years of age must have work permits with the exception of some occupations such as farming and domestic services. To obtain this certificate, the student must first have a position verified by an ―Intent to Employ‖ card, and signed by the prospective employer and the student’s parent. Work permits are obtained in the high school office by presenting the signed ―Intent to Employ‖ card and a birth certificate to verify the student’s age. Permits are to be obtained during school hours. According to the change in the law in 1992, Ind. Code 20-8.1-4 has been amended so that an issuing office of the work permit may deny a certificate to a child whose attendance is not in good standing or whose academic performance does not meet the school corporation’s standard. When a work permit is issued to a student, the permit will be reviewed at least twice during the school year. The permit may be revoked if the issuing officer determines that there is a signifi- cant decrease in any of the following, since the issuance of the permit: 1. The student’s grade point average. 2. The student’s attendance to school A student whose employment certificate is revoked is entitled to a periodic review of the stu- dent’s grade record and/or attendance record to determine whether the revocation should continue. A periodic review will be conducted not less than one time each school year. If upon review the issuing officer determines that the student’s grade point average or attend- ance (or both), have improved substantially, the employment certificate will be re-instated to the student. A student may appeal the revocation of an employment certificate or the refusal to re-instate an employment certificate to the school principal. CURRICULUM AND GUIDANCE

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Those students anticipating college should plan a minimum of four years of English, three years of mathematics, three years of science, two years of one foreign language and three years of social studies. Students should consult college catalogs to keep informed of new requirements. Frequent consultation with the guidance counselor is advantageous. This is especially true of the students who plan to attend a privately operated college or university. Any student planning education beyond high school should take the College Board Test -SAT and the achievement tests.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The subjects offered to the students of Peru High School will meet graduation requirements of the State of Indiana. In making a course of study choice during the freshman year, a student should consider his future plans, his aptitudes, and the work that he can do best. The choice of a course of study should be carefully made, and plans should be discussed with parents, teachers, and educational counselors. During the third and fourth terms, every student will be called to the office of a guidance counselor at least one time when he/she will decide on his/her next year’s subjects, and check progress toward graduation requirements. After a program of study is determined, then parents must sign their approval. A student desiring to change from one course of study to another must obtain permission from the educational counselor. Students should refer to the Peru High School Course Offering Guide for complete course information, timeliness, and established procedures. GRADES This year, grades will be issued the week following the end of each grading period. Each grading period is 12 weeks in length. All grades are to receive a minus or a plus sign where a deviance from the regular grade category is indicated. For example: if a grade average is not high enough for a ―B‖, but is better than a straight ―C‖, the student should receive a ―C+‖. This method is to be implemented from ―A‖ to ―D.‖ This will also be the method for term grades. Grading in this manner will help to give a more accurate class rank for each student. For stu- dents to pass any term, they must pass at least two of the three grades in a term. All courses will give a term final examination on the days scheduled for that purpose. The term exam will have a 10% value for the term grade and each 6-week grade will have a 45% value. Final grades will comprise both 6 weeks grades plus final exams. A student must pass two of the three grades to receive the one credit. All courses at PHS will receive a grade with the exception of Vocational Work Experience. All grades will count toward the honor roll, grade point average, and class rank. A method for computing term grades is as follows: Grading Point Points Spread A+=12 ...... 11.6 to 12.0 C+=6 ...... 5.6 to 6.5 A=11 ...... 10.6 to 11.5 C-=5 ...... 4.6 to 5.5 A-=10 ...... 9.6 to 10.5 C-=4 ...... 3.6 to 4.5 B+=9 ...... 8.6 to 9.5 D+=3 ...... 2.6 to 3.5 B=8 ...... 7.6 to 8.5 D=2 ...... 1.6 to 2.5 B-=7 ...... 6.6 to 7.5 D-=1 ...... 6 to 1.5 F=0 ...... 5 INCOMPLETE GRADE IN A COURSE A teacher may give a student an incomplete in his/her course if the teacher feels that the stu- dent’s failure to complete the course requirements is due to extenuating circumstances that warrant an extension of the grading period. Students who receive an incomplete will not be eligible for the honor roll for the grading period. All incomplete grades must be made up within 7 calendar days of the end of the grading period unless special arrangements are made with the teacher and the guidance department. Those incomplete grades that are not made up will become failing grades. Failure to complete class final will result in an incomplete being given, which will then result in an F for the final exam. GRADUATE HONORS The top-graduating seniors who have accumulated an A- (9.6 GPA) or better will be selected upon the completion of 12 terms. These top seniors will be recognized during the com- mencement exercises. This includes any student regardless of the number of terms completed at Peru High School. The valedictorian and salutatorian of a graduation class will be determined on 12 terms. At least 6 of the 12 terms must be completed at Peru High School. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT Students will not graduate with their class or participate in graduation exercises if graduation requirements are not fulfilled by the end of the third term of their senior year. Those students requiring additional credits to qualify for graduation may participate in graduation exercises in subsequent years. No student will be considered a senior until he/she has the potential to earn sufficient credits in one year to complete graduation requirements. All students are required to earn 50 credits to graduate. The State of Indiana dictates the following subject and credit re- quirements are: English-8, Mathematics-4, Science-4, U.S. History-2, Social Studies-2 (in- cludes government), Health-1, and Physical Education-2. A student must complete a minimum of 11 terms to graduate. Any student desiring to graduate at the end of 11 terms must make application in the guidance office no later than the last day of the term preceding the year in which graduation is desired. The principal must approve the application. Electives may be chosen as needed to fulfill the total requirements. Majors and minors are no longer required for graduation. Credits can be earned in the following curricular areas: 1) Art, 2) Business 3) Home Economics, 4) Industrial Arts Technology, 5) Foreign Language 6) Mathematics, 7) Music, 8) Science, 9) Social Studies, and 10) Vocational. 11) Language Arts 12) Computer Science 13) Health & Physical Education. GUIDANCE SERVICES The services and activities in our school that help you make decisions about your courses, plans for future, relationships with student and teachers, and your personal problems—all of these are referred to as guidance services. The counselors spend much of their time interviewing individual students in connection with educational and vocational plans. Students should realize that they may request an interview at any time they have a problem (school or personal). Your counselor will not make decisions for you but will help you to find a possible solution to your problem.

RE-ENROLLMENT OF WITHDRAWAL STUDENTS Any student, 16 years or older, who has been withdrawn or expelled twice or has voluntarily withdrawn from school twice, will not be re-admitted until having satisfactorily completed a course from some other institution. This can include a course at night through the Heartland Career Center or at least a credit from the KEYS Academy.

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS Since a student’s subjects are selected after the student, his parents, and counselors have agreed, there should be few instances when it becomes necessary to drop a course. In any case, this may be done only after a consultation with the counselor and the parents. The stu- dent will receive an ―F‖ for any subject dropped unless approved by the school administration. Likewise, a change of classes can only be made with the approval of the student’s teacher and counselor. In order to remain a student at PHS, a student must maintain at least 4 credit-earning classes. Students who fall below this standard may be recommended for expulsion. Exceptions in individual cases will be considered by the administration. A student enrolled in physical education may be withdrawn from class due to an injury that prohibits participation in class. Every effort will be make to devise alternative physical activities so that the individual injured students may receive credit. If the injury circumstances do not allow a suitable alternative, the student will be withdrawn from physical education. SCHEDULE OF THE SCHOOL DAY The school day for students begins at 8:00 A.M. The doors will be open at 7A.M. Students may not go to their lockers prior to 7:45 A.M. Students arriving before 7:45 A.M. must enter the building through the common doors and wait in the commons area. No student is to be any- where in the building other than the commons prior to 7:45 A.M. Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary actions.

REGULAR SCHOOL DAY SRT ...... 8:00-8:25 First Period ...... 8:30-9:40 Second Period ...... 9:45-10:55 Third Period – A ...... 10:55-11:25 Lunch Third Period – A ...... 11:30-12:40 Class Third Period – B ...... 11:00-12:10 Class Third Period – B ...... 12:10-12:45 Lunch Fourth Period...... 12:45-1:55 Fifth Period ...... 2:00-3:10. No students are to use school facilities unless under the direction and supervision of a faculty member. EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE First Period…………………8:00-8:47 Second Period……………..8:52-9:39 Third Period………………..9:44-10:31 Fourth Period……………...10:36-11:23 Fifth Period – B 11:28-12:15 Class Fifth Period – B……………12:15-12:45 Lunch Fifth Period – A……………11:23 – 11:53 Lunch Fifth Period – A …………...11:58 – 12:45 Class

TWO-HOUR DELAY SCHEDULE First Period ………………..10:00-10:52 Second Period ……………10:57-11:49 Third Period – A ………….11:49-12:19 Lunch Third Period – A ………….12:24-1:16 Third Period – B ………….11:54-12:46 Third Period – B ………….12:46-1:16 Fourth Period ……………..1:21-2:13 Fifth Period ………………..2:18-3:10 COLLABORATION DAY SCHEDULE First Period ...... 8:30-9:40 Second Period...... 9:454-10:55 Third Period – A ...... 10:55-11:25 Lunch Third Period – A...... 11:30-12:40 Class Third Period – B...... 11:00-12:10 Class Third Period – B...... 12:10-12:45 Lunch Fourth Period ...... 12:45-1:55 Fifth Period ...... 2:00-3:10.

STUDENT RESOURCE TIME Student Resource Time (SRT) will be from 8:00-8:25 a.m. These blocks will accommodate announcements, club meetings, and most importantly—time for students to study and complete make-up work. The main goal of the SRT is its namesake. It will be a resource time for students—a time for students to finish homework, make up tests, complete educational studies and much more. The SRT will be a time for students to become more involved in school activities, such as class meetings, student council, and other school-related organizations. Fur- thermore, the SRT will be a time for student administrative duties like scheduling, coun- seling sessions, career seminars, and disciplinary referrals. During the SRT, teachers will have an opportunity to get to know students who are not in their regular classroom. (In the current system, teachers meet with their homerooms about once each six weeks). Teachers will have the same SRT students daily throughout the year. Students will rotate to a new SRT teacher each year; but teachers will keep the same SRT grade level (example, sophomores every year). The teacher then develops a better understanding of this grade level and can assist students in adapting. The teachers will also be able to let the students know of upcoming class events, and inform them of what is expected at that grade level. STUDENT RESOURCE TIME PASS SYSTEM The student resource time (SRT) pass system will be as follows: Students will be required at all times to carry their student handbook. Within the stu- dent handbook, there will be space available for teachers to sign students out of the SRT. Students who sign out with a teacher must stay with that teacher until the end of the SRT period. Schedule changes Any request for a schedule change after the spring deadline will be made under the fol- lowing circumstances: 1. Master schedule course conflicts, 2. Need of class previously failed, 3. Failing a class and teacher recommendation to change, 4. Teacher recommendation to drop a class, and 5. Scheduling error Students may not select specific teachers. After the announced deadline, a $10.00 charge will be assessed for each change in a student’s schedule that does not meet the conditions listed above. The principal or his designee must approve changes not meeting the con- ditions listed above. The change must not adversely affect class size. The fees assessed for changes will be used to purchase guidance materials. Heartland CAREER CENTER The upper Heartland Career Center is a cooperative venture by the Peru Community Schools, the Manchester Community Schools, the School City of Wabash, the Metropol- itan School District of Wabash County, the North Miami School Corporation, and Hun- tington School Corporation for the purpose of providing a more comprehensive program of vocational education for the individuals in our area. Students attend regular classes at the parent high school for one half-day and classes at the career center for the other half-day. Students enrolled at the career center must have at least one course at the high school each term. All Peru High School policies regarding students remain in effect at all times for Peru High School students while at Heartland Career Center, Peru High School, or traveling between locations (including work sites). All students attending the career center must ride buses provided by Peru Community Schools. Students riding the bus are expected to follow the rules established by the driver. Any student who misses the career center bus must report immediately to the main office and be assigned to a study hall in the Time Out Room. Missing the career center bus three times will result in the student being suspended for one day. A failure to follow this pro- cedure will result in the student being counted truant. Disobeying driver or school rules on the bus will result in disciplinary action that may be as severe as expulsion for repeated or gross violations. Career center students who need to drive a vehicle on occasion to voca- tional school should secure a pass from the career center instructor who is permitting the vehicles to be driven. A parent/guardian signature must be obtained on the pass before an administrator signature is secured. Under an emergency situation, a PHS administrator may grant permission for a student driver. A driving form will be completed and given to the student if it is felt the situation justifies driving to the career center. Career center students must remain in the building until time to leave. Morning vocational students are to return to the building by 12:10 P.M. daily unless they have received ad- ministrative permission to arrive later. In any case, no student is to remain in the parking lot or in a car for any reason. THEY ARE TO RETURN TO THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY! Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action including detention and/or suspension. There is a fee of $35.00 for each course per year. At present, enrollment is confined primarily to juniors and seniors. Grade and attendance policies for Heartland Career Center are issued to every student each fall. Suspension or expulsion from Heartland Career Center could result in the same disciplinary action at Peru High School. Students from Heartland Career Center that wish to participate in a field trip sponsored by vocational school and requiring the student to miss classes at Peru High School may do so only if his/her classroom teachers approve of the absence in advance. The following courses are offered at this time: Auto Collision & Repair Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Building Trades, Business Technology Lab, Commercial Foods Technology, Computer Networking / Pro- gramming, Cosmetology, Design / Graphics Technology, Gas / Diesel Power Technology, Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education, Machine Tool Technology, Math Topics, Medical Careers Technology, Robotics / Computers and Electronics Technology, Technical Communications (I & II), Welding Technology, and Work Experience. Heartland Time Schedule A.M. (8:45 to 11:30) – P.M. (12:05 to 2:50) Beauty Culture A.M. (7:30 to 11:30) – P.M. (12:05 to 5:25) Bus Departure from Peru High School A.M. (8:00) – P.M. (11:10) CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES This section is designed to introduce the student to the variety of student activities that are offered at Peru High School. Each activity is designed in the hope that it will meet the interest and needs of the students. Any student who has an interest in an area not pres- ently offered at Peru High School is encouraged to contact the administration. In the event that enough interest on the part of the students exists, it may be possible to form a new club. Every student is encouraged to participate in school activities, but at the same time, we caution students to examine their personal schedule for any overloads that can be avoided and the greatest benefits realized.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR Any club or group who wish to schedule a school event must first obtain the permission of the school administration. The event will then be included on the calendar of school events located in the main office. This guarantees that your group will have a place, time, and a date to conduct the activity. Students are reminded that unless proper supervision is included in the proposal, permission will not be granted. Plan ahead and every effort will be made to approve your request.

ATHLETICS Athletic activities at PHS are governed by the IHSAA rules. Boys may participate in baseball, track, cross-country, football, tennis, wrestling soccer, basketball and golf. There is also an athletic program for girls consisting of cross-country, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis soccer, golf and track. The athletic department publishes eligi- bility rules, as well as other rules, periodically. Any boy or girl desiring to participate in athletics should be familiar with these rules. These rules are available upon request from the athletic office. At the beginning of each sports season, athletes will receive from his/her coach information concerning conduct codes, awards, and eligibility requirements. The IHSAA sets the general governing of athletic awards, but the Peru High School Athletic Board sets any additional local requirements for awards and/or participation.

STUDENTS CLUBS Students have a wide choice of clubs to which they may belong. The guidance office maintains an accurate listing of all clubs that are available during the school year. The following is a list of some of the clubs available at Peru High School. Others may be added to the list if there is sufficient interest on the part of students.

ART CLUB To promote, through an Annual Art Exhibit, student’s individual interests and values of art to themselves and others.

DRAMA CLUB Anyone interested in performing or in helping backstage is urged to join, as the club is actively involved in the Drama, and Musical. The International Thespian Society, Troupe 2509, is a Dramatic Honorary open to all qualifying students.

F.B.L.A. (FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA) Open to all students interested in the business as a career.

GOLDEN GUARD This is a select group of students who serve as official hosts and hostesses for Peru High School. The Golden Guard has as its main purpose the promoting and upholding of the traditions of Peru High School. Members of the Golden guard will be present at all func- tions to greet and serve the visitor to Peru High School. Golden Guard members must be juniors and seniors and are selected each spring by a faculty committee. Students ex- pecting to be members of the Golden Guard must demonstrate pride in community, school, and self as well as meeting academic criteria.

LIBRARY This is a service club in which students serve as library assistants. NARCISSUS The Narcissus is the student yearbook that is published annually by a student yearbook staff under the direction of a faculty member. Both written and pictorial journalism skills are emphasized in the production of this publication. Student staff members receive credit for this class. Delivery of this publication to students is in the early fall following the school year.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Selection to the Peru High School Chapter of the National Honor Society is based upon scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The names of students that qualify aca- demically are submitted to faculty members for a rating of deserving, somewhat deserving, or not deserving. Along with these ratings, comments from the faculty are requested. These individual ratings and comments will be kept confidential. The academic qualification for selection to the Peru High School Honor Society is a cumula- tive grade point average of 9.0 on the present 12.0 scale. Membership is limited to the junior or senior class. Due to a change to a trimester schedule, students in the class of 2008 are eligible after completion of their 9th term at PHS. Students in the class of 2009 are eligible following the completion of their 8th term at PHS, and students in the class of 2010 and beyond are eligible after completion of their 7th term at PHS. The criteria to be selected as a junior requires that more than half of the student’s education must be at PHS. Transfer students who have less than the required number of attendance terms at PHS may be considered as seniors and may be eligible, based upon faculty council discretion. Transfer students who were already members of NHS will receive automatic membership to the PHS chapter pending a letter of recommendation from their previous NHS school sponsor or principal. Students who meet the academic and attendance criteria will be requested to submit evi- dence of service, leadership, and school involvement to the faculty sponsor prior to consid- eration by the faculty council. There will be one induction ceremony held in the spring of the year. Membership dues are $10.00. Leadership — Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities. — Exercises influence on peers on upholding school ideas. — Inspires positive behavior in others. — Demonstrates leadership in classroom, at work, and in school activities. — Is thoroughly dependable in any responsibility he or she accepts. — Contributes ideas that improve the civic life of the school. Service — Willingness to uphold scholarship and maintain a loyal school attitude. — Participates in some outside activity. — Works well with others and is willing to take on difficult on inconspicuous responsibilities. — Willingness to render cheerfully and enthusiastically any requested service to the school. — Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students. Character — Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of personality, cheerfulness, friendliness, poise and stability. — Cooperates by complying with school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc. — Positive behavior, no record of skipping classes or knowingly violating school regula- tions, no record of cheating or intentional dishonesty. — Observes instructions and rules, punctuality, and faithfulness in obligations both inside and outside of the classroom. — Actively helps rid the school of bad influences or negative environment. Following receipt of candidate information and faculty ratings and recommendations, a faculty council consisting of five-faculty members meet with the honor society sponsor to review the candidates. Selection is based upon the faculty council’s review of the rec- ommendations and the majority opinion of the faculty council. Those students selected for membership are notified by letter. Students not selected must present a written letter of appeal to the principal within 5 days notification of their non-selection, if they wish further consideration or information to be presented. The principal decides if he wishes the council to reconsider the non-selection. Junior students not selected may be considered the following year if they again meet the selection qualifications. Students selected but failing to maintain standards will be notified and counseled by the sponsor. Students can be dismissed by the council for failure to bring grades back up to standard or failure to complete service projects. Disciplinary, legal, or behavior/character issues could warrant the council’s dismissal of a member. PEER MEDIATORS This is a group of students who receive training to facilitate better solutions through me- diation. The students trained in this mediation process will be able to help work out conflicts with peers, such as gossip, misunderstandings, arguments, rumors, and other conflicts that do not involve physical fighting.

PEP BAND The band is formed with students from the high school band who want to help promote school spirit and support athletic events. The group plays at pep rallies, pep sessions, and some athletic events in support of the pep club.

SPANISH CLUB Open to any student enrolled in any level Spanish class.

GERMAN CLUB Open to any student enrolled in any level German class.

STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is a representative of the students; it has been organized to develop greater responsibility for law and order in the school, and provide opportunities for student cooperation and participation in the internal management of the school, and to promote all worthwhile activities. The members consist of the president and vice-president of the student body and four members from each class. Student Elections Student Council- the campaigning and election of the student body president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer will take place each spring. The chief duty of the student body president is to preside over the student council and to represent both the student and the school. The student body president must be a senior. At least three faculty members and at least fifty students must sign a petition. No faculty member may sign more than one petition. Following three days of campaigning, a special convocation is held. The campaign manager introduces the candidate who then delivers a short speech. The election is supervised by the Elections/Committee of the student council in accord- ance with the student council constitution and is printed in a special bulletin. Class Officers Officers of each class are elected as soon after the student body presidential election as possible. To become a candidate for president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer, a student must submit a petition signed by at least twenty classmates and two faculty members. A special bulletin is issued outlining regulations for class elections.

PERUVIAN The Peruvian is the bi-weekly paper that contains current news, editorials, special fea- tures, pictures, and a complete sport section. The paper is a result of student efforts and offers opportunities for a scope of talents. Staff members receive credit.

CHESS CLUB Open to any student.

RUNNING CLUB Open to any student.

CHEERBLOCK Open to any student.

P-CLUB

WRESTLING CLUB Andy Hobbs & Jason Brown sponsors Goal: Promote leadership and character through the sport of wrestling.

PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOLS RANDOM DRUG TESTING

THE MISSION OF PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOLS The PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION believes that the public is to provide the best possible educational opportunity for all the youth of the community and for all adults who desire and want to pursue additional training or retraining. These opportunities must focus on the individual in terms of his/her interests, needs, abilities, and capacities. It is the goal of the Peru Community Schools to provide experiences that will equip the student to meet the re- sponsibilities required of every citizen in our American democratic society. It will also be the goal of the school to help the individual to acquire basic skills and attitudes necessary for him/her to live a full, productive, and satisfying life. We also believe the school should make a concerted effort to affect ways of helping all indi- viduals in human understanding and relations, tolerance, and respecting the dignity of a person. Ways must be found to help individuals strive for peace among nations, peoples, and cultures. Since the schools are only one agency in a community contributing to the education of indi- viduals, the school must join hands with the home and all community agencies and organiza- tions to make a wholesome and healthful environment for all people. REASONABLE CONCERN The Peru Community School Corporation has a strong commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of its students. Results of studies throughout the United States and an increased substance abuse problem in the Peru School district, indicate education alone, as a preventa- tive measure, is not effective in combating substance abuse. Statistics show that the mission of the Peru Community School Corporation has not been realized. Our commitment to main- taining the extra-curricular activities in the Peru School District as a safe and secure educational setting requires a clear policy and supportive programs relating to detection, treatment and prevention of substance abuse by students involved in extra-curricular activities. INTRODUCTION The effective date of this program is August 1, 1999. This program does not affect the current policies, practices, or rights of the Peru Community School Corporation with drug and/or alcohol possession or use, where reasonable suspicion is obtained by means other than drug testing through this policy. The Peru Community Corporation reserves the right to test any student who at any time exhibits cause for reasonable suspicion of drug and/or alcohol usage. PURPOSE The drug-testing program is not intended to be disciplinary or punitive in nature. Students involved in extra-curricular activities (which includes all athletes, band members and performing groups), driving a vehicle, or taking driver education needs to be exemplary in the eyes of the community and other students. It is the purpose of this program to prevent students from participating in extra-curricular activities, driving a vehicle, or taking driver education while he/she has drug residue in his/her body, and it is the purpose of this program to educate, help, and, direct students away from drug and alcohol abuse and toward a health and drug free participation. No student will be expelled or suspended from school as a result of any verified ―positive‖ testing conducted by his/her school under this program other than stated therein. SCOPE Participation in extra-curricular activities, driving a vehicle, or taking driver education is a privi- lege. This policy applies to all Peru Community School Corporation students in grades 7-12 who wish to participate in the above-mentioned activities. This policy includes all ex- tra-curricular activities listed in the student Handbook and any other school-sponsored activities not listed. It also includes any student who wishes to drive to school, from school, or during school. LEGAL OBLIGATION Indiana Code 20-8.1-7 sets forth health measures to be governed by school officials. Most specifically, IC 20-8.7-2 establishes the responsibility of schools to assist children found to be ill or in need of treatment. DRUG EDUCATION The sponsor or coach of each extracurricular activity will require the attendance of all prospec- tive participants at one or more drug education sessions. Each prospective participant will receive a copy of this policy and the policy will be explained to him or her at that time. An educational presentation will also be made to educate the students about the harmful effects and consequences of alcohol and other drug abuse. Students will receive information as to where they can seek professional help, if needed, for a use or abuse problem. CONSENT FORM It is MANDATORY that each student who participates in extra-curricular activities, drives a car to school, or signs up for driver education sign and return a consent form prior to participation in any of the above activities. Each participant shall be provided with a consent form, a copy that is attached hereto, which shall be dated by the participant and by the parent/guardian. In so doing the student is agreeing to participate in the random drug-testing program at Peru Community Schools. TESTING PROCEDURES (1) The selection of participants to be tested will be done randomly by the princi- pal/administrative designee, and selections will be made from time to time throughout the year. Names will be drawn from one large pool of those agreeing to be tested. Testing may occur on a different day, Monday through Saturday. This variable schedule will keep stu- dents conscious of the possibility of being tested at any time during the year. Each student will be assigned a number that will be placed in the drawing. (2) If the student shows signs of reasonable suspicion, the principal/administrative designee may call the student’s parent/guardian and ask that the student be tested. Factors will in- clude, but are not limited to, excessive discipline problems and/or excessive absences from school. Also, a parent/guardian may request testing of his/her student. (3) No student will be given advance notice or early warning of the testing. In addition, a strict chain of custody will be enforced to eliminate invalid tests or outside influences. (4) Upon being selected for a urinalysis test under this policy, either by random draw, rea- sonable suspicion, request of a parent, or a ―follow-up‖ test, a student will be required to provide a sample of ―fresh‖ urine according to the quality control standards and policy of the laboratory conducting the urinalysis. (5) All students will remain under school supervision until they have produced an adequate urine specimen. If unable to produce a specimen, the students will be given up to 24 ounces of fluid. If still unable to produce a specimen within two hours, the student will be taken to the principal’s office and told he/she is no longer eligible for any of the ex- tra-curricular activities. In addition, the parents/guardian will be telephoned and informed the student is unable to produce a sample for the testing procedure and that he/she may be tested at a later date to be reinstated for eligibility. (6) All specimens registering below 90.5 degrees or above 99.8 degrees Fahrenheit will be invalid. There is a heat strip on each of the specimen bottles indicating the validity of the urine specimen by temperature. If this occurs, the student must give another specimen. (7) If it is proven that tampering or cheating has occurred during the collection, the student will become ineligible for all the ―extra-curricular activities‖ for the remainder of the school year. This will be reported to the parent/guardian. (8) Immediately after the specimen is taken, the student may return to class with an admit slip or pass with the time he/she left the collection site. The principal/administrative designee must time and sign the pass. (9) The specimens will then be turned over to the testing laboratory, and each specimen will be tested for alcohol, nicotine, and ―street drugs‖ (which may include all drugs listed as con- trolled substances under the laws of the state of Indiana). Also ―performance enhancing‖ drugs such as steroids may be tested. (10)The laboratory selected must follow the standards set by the Department of Health and Human Services. It must be certified under the auspices of the Clinical Laboratory Im- provement Act (CLIA) and the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organiza- tions (JCAHO). (11)If a student who has signed the consent form with a parent refuses to produce a urine sample, the student will be suspended from all activities for forty-five (45) school days. The student must produce a negative test before he/she can return to activities and driving. CHAIN OF CUSTODY (1) The certified laboratory will provide training and directions to those who supervise the testing program, set up the collection environment, and guarantee specimens and super- vise the chain-of-custody. To maintain anonymity, the student’s number, not name, will be used. (2) The principal/administrative designee will be responsible for escorting students to the collection site. The student should bring all materials with him/her to the collection site and should not be allowed to go to his/her locker. (The administrator should not bring all the students drawn from the pool to the collection site simultaneously. Calling four or five students at a time allows the collections to be carried out quickly and will not cause students to wait a long time, thereby creating a loss of important time from class. Athletes may be called after school, perhaps during practice time.) (3) Before the student’s urine is tested by the laboratory, students will agree to fill out, sign and date any form that may be required by the testing laboratory. If a student chooses, he/she may notify the administrator that he/she is taking a prescription medication. (4) A sanitized kit containing a specimen bottle will be given to each student. The bottle will remain in the student’s possession until a seal is placed upon the bottle. The student will sign that the specimen has been sealed. Only the lab testing the specimen may break the seal. (5) If the seal is tampered with or broken after leaving the student’s possession and prior to arriving at the lab, the specimen is invalid. The student will be called again as soon as possible. The student will remain eligible for extra-curricular activities subsequent to a re- test. (6) The supervisor obtaining the urine specimen will be of the same gender as the student. Students will be instructed to remove all coats and wash their hands in the presence of the supervisor prior to entering the restroom. The door will be closed so that the student is by himself/herself in the restroom to provide a urine specimen. The supervisor will wait outside the restroom. The student will have two minutes to produce a urine specimen. The commode will contain blue dye so the water cannot be used to dilute the sample. The faucets in the restrooms will be shut off. (7) After it has been sealed, the specimen will be transported to the testing laboratory by the lab personnel. The testing laboratory will report the results back to the principal/administrative designee. (8) In order to maintain confidentiality, the container that contains the urine specimen to be tested will not have the name of the student on the container. Instead, the student’s ran- dom identification number will appear on the container. Also, the results sheet for the uri- nalysis will be mailed back to the principal/administrative designee with no name attached; only the student’s random identification number will appear on the results sheet. TEST RESULTS (1) This program seeks to provide needed help for students who have a verified positive test. The student’s health, welfare, and safety will be the reason for preventing participation in the extra-curricular activities, driving, and driver education. (2) The principal/administrative designee will be notified of a student testing ―positive‖ (that is, if the test shows that drug residues are in the student’s system after using at least two dif- ferent types of analysis). The principal/administrative designee will notify the student and his/her parent/guardian. The student or his/her parent/guardian may submit any docu- mented prescription, explanation, or information that will be considered in determining whether a ―positive‖ test has been satisfactorily explained. In addition, the student or parent/guardian may appeal by requesting that the urine speci- men be tested again by the certified laboratory at a cost to the student or his/her par- ent/guardian. (3) If the test is verified positive, the principal/administrative designee will meet with the student and his/her parent/guardian at a school corporation facility. The student and par- ent/guardian will be given the names of counseling and assistance agencies that the family may want to contact for help. The student will be prevented from participation in ex- tra-curricular activities, driving to school, or driver education until after a ―follow-up‖ test is requested by the principal/administrative designee and the results are reported. The stu- dent that tests positive will be suspended from driving to school for 45 school days. All student drivers must park in the Peru High School parking lot. (4) A ―follow-up‖ test will be requested by the principal/administrative designee after such an interval of time that the substance previously found would normally have been eliminated from the body. If this ―follow-up‖ test is negative, the student will be allowed to resume extra-curricular activities. If a second ―positive‖ result is obtained from the ―follow-up‖ test, or any later test of that participant, the same previous procedure shall be followed. In addition, the Peru Community Schools reserves the right to continue testing at any time during the remaining school year any participating student who tested ―positive‖ and did not make satisfactory explanation. (5) Information on a verified ―positive‖ test will be shared on a ―need to know‖ basis with the student’s coach or sponsor. The results of ―negative‖ tests will be kept confidential to pro- tect the identity of all students being tested. (6) Drug testing result sheets will be returned to the principal/administrative designee identify- ing students by number and not by name. Names of students tested will not be kept in open files or on any computer. Result sheets will be locked and secured in a location that only the principal/administrative designee have access to. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1) Under this policy, Peru Community Schools will pay for all initial random drug tests, all initial reasonable suspicion drug tests, and all initial ―follow-up‖ drug tests. Once a student has a verified ―positive‖ test result and has subsequently tested negative from a ―follow-up‖ test, any future ―follow-up‖ drug test that must be conducted will be paid for by the student or his/her parent. (2) A request on appeal for another test of a ―positive‖ urine specimen is the financial respon- sibility of the student or his/her parent/guardian. (3) Counseling and subsequent treatment by non-school agencies is the financial responsibility of the student or his/her parent/guardian OTHER RULES Apart from this drug-testing program, the Peru High School Athletic Association and the coaching staff/sponsor of each sport/activity have their own training rules and requirements. Coaches/sponsors have the necessary authority to enforce those rules. Any student who violates a rule or requirement as a member of a team or activity will be subject to the conse- quences as defined in those rules and requirements. CONFIDENTIALITY Under this drug testing program, any staff, coach, or sponsor of Peru Community Schools who may have knowledge of the results of a drug test will not divulge to anyone the results of the test or the disposition of the student involved, other than in the case of a legal subpoena being made upon that person in the course of a legal investigation. Once again, this will underscore the Peru Community School’s commitment to confidentiality with regards to the program.