Elyria City Schools Elyria High School Student/Parent Handbook Elyria High School 601 Middle Avenue Elyria, Ohio 44035 (440) 284-8300 Mr. Tim Brown, Principal

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1 Table of contents School Calendar...... 4 Physical Education Attire...... 19 School Maps...... 5 Picture Day...... 19 Mission Statement...... 7 Retention...... 19 Alma Mater Fight Song...... 7 Scheduling...... 19 Good Neighbor Policy...... 8 School Supplies...... 19 Vehicles Driven by Students...... 8 School Trip...... 19 Bus Students...... 8 Student Identification Cards...... 19 Joint Vocational Students...... 8 ID Rules...... 19 Dances and Other School Sponsored Activities.....8 Student Council...... 20 REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION...... 9 Student Planner...... 20 Ohio Graduation Test (OGT)...... 9 Substitute Teachers...... 20 Credit Load/Schedule Changes...... 10 Summer School...... 20 Bypassing Prerequisite Courses...... 10 Suspensions...... 20 Procedure for Determining Grade Telephones...... 20 Averages, Grades 7-12...... 11 Textbooks...... 20 District-Wide Percentage and Letter Transcript Requests...... 20 Grade Scale...... 11 Visitors...... 20 Senior High Quarterly and Semester Grades.....12 Withdrawing From School...... 21 Middle School Quarterly and Final Grades...... 12 Yearbook...... 21 Elyria High School Class Rank...... 12 ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS CODE OF CONDUCT.....21 Honor Roll...... 13 1. Attendance...... 21 Gold Tassels...... 13 1A. Absence...... 21 The Scholastic “E”...... 13 1B. Tardiness...... 21 National Honor Society...... 13 1C Excused During School...... 21 Assemblies...... 14 1D. Compulsory School Attendance Law...... 21 Athletic Eligibility/Co-Curriculars...... 14 2. Attendance Policies...... 22 Bicycles...... 15 2A. Student Absences and Excuses...... 22 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program...... 15 2B. Middle and Senior High School City of Elyria Ordinances...... 15 Attendance Policy...... 22 Clinic...... 16 2C. Loss of Driving Privileges...... 23 Counselors...... 16 3. Suspension and Expulsion...... 23 Doors...... 16 3A. Student Expulsion...... 23 Emergency Cards...... 16 3B. Permanent Exclusion...... 23 Emergency School Closings...... 16 3C. Expulsion Appeals to the Fees...... 17 Board of Education...... 24 Fire and Tornado Drills...... 17 3D. Appeal to the Court...... 24 Grade Cards...... 17 3E. School Safety Zone...... 24 Homeroom...... 17 3F. Extracurricular Activities...... 24 Immunizations...... 17 3G. Students Suspended in Another District....24 Interims...... 17 3H. No Notice or Hearing for Locker Use...... 18 In-School Suspensions...... 24 Lost and Found...... 18 3I. Expulsion for Students Who Media Center...... 18 Withdraw From School...... 24 Medication...... 18 3J. College Courses Taken During an Expulsion....24 Movies...... 18 3K. Expulsion Notices to Colleges...... 25 Parking...... 18 3L. Expulsion for Weapons Possession...... 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences...... 18 3M. Discipline of Disabled Students...... 25 Permits to Leave School...... 18 4. Disruption of School...... 25

2 4A. Prohibited Disruptive Behavior...... 25 Off-Property School Events...... 31 4B. Transmitting or Making a False Alarm...... 25 8. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco...... 31 4C. Bomb Threats...... 25 8A. Drugs, Alcohol and Counterfeit 5. Damage or Theft of School Controlled Substances...... 31 or Private Property...... 26 8B. Tobacco...... 31 5A. Theft...... 26 8C. Inhaling or Ingesting Glue or 5B. Unauthorized Possession of School Other Substances...... 32 or Personal Property...... 26 8D. Possession of Drugs or 5C. Extortion...... 26 Prescription Medication...... 32 5D. Arson or Other Damage...... 26 9. Trespassing and Loitering...... 32 5E. Vandalism...... 26 9A. Trespassing and Loitering...... 32 5F. Liability for Property Damage...... 26 9B. Suspended or Expelled Students 6. Assault, Battery, Fighting, and Verbal Abuse....26 Being on School Property...... 32 6A. Assault...... 26 10. Forgery and Fraud...... 32 6B. Fighting...... 27 10A. Cheating...... 32 6C. Threatening...... 27 11. Possession of Combustible, Flammable, 6D. Verbal or Written Abuse...... 27 Explosive or Burnable Items...... 32 6E. Swearing and Vulgar Language...... 27 12. Possession of Electronic Communication 6F. Defiant Behavior...... 27 Devices and Lookalike Electronic 6G. Immoral Behavior...... 27 Communication Devices...... 33 6H. Sexual Offenses in General...... 27 12A. Possession of Music and Playing Devices....33 6I. Sexual Harassment...... 27 13. Possession of Obscene Materials...... 33 6J. Discrimination/Harassment Through 14. Lunchroom Behavior...... 33 the Use of Electronic 15. Guidelines for Good Grooming...... 34 Communication Devices...... 27 16. Gang Attire...... 34 6K. Ethnic Intimidation...... 28 17. Computer Network Use...... 35 6L. Disorderly Conduct...... 28 17A. Computer/Online Services...... 35 6M. Misconduct Off School Property...... 28 18. Student Journalism...... 36 6N. Violent Acts on School Property or 19. Repeated Violations of School at a School Activity...... 29 Rules and Regulations...... 36 6O. Menacing...... 29 20. Violations of Law...... 36 6P. Criminal Damaging...... 29 20A. Other Violations of School Board or 6Q. Criminal Mischief...... 29 Building Policies and Regulations...... 36 6R. Telephone Harassment...... 29 20B. Violation of the Lorain County Joint 6S. Introduction of Foreign Substances...... 29 Vocational School Code of Pupil Conduct....36 6T. Hazing and Bullying...... 29 21. In-School Assignment and Pic...... 36 Hazing and Bullying...... 30 21A. PIC (Positive Intervention Center)...... 36 6U. Instigating...... 30 22. Emergency Removal...... 36 6V. Stalking...... 30 23. Permanent Exclusion...... 36 7. Weapons...... 30 24. Locker Use...... 37 7A. Mandatory Expulsion for Possession 25. Searches...... 37 of Dangerous Weapons...... 31 25A. Searches of a Student’s Person or 7B. Deadly Weapons or Dangerous Property by School Personnel...... 37 Ordnances on School Premises...... 31 25B. Searches of Student Property 7C. Look-Alike Weapons on School Premises.....31 by Police or Sheriff...... 37 7D. Improperly Discharging a Firearm 26. Responsibility for Students at or into a Habitation or School...... 31 Off School Grounds...... 37 7E. Firearm or Knife Possession at

3 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR The Elyria Schools

AUGUST FEBRUARY August MTWTF MTWTF 12 New Teacher Orientation 1234 5 123 16 Professional Day for Teachers 8 9 10 11 12 678910 17 First Day of School 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 26 Professional Day for Teachers - No School for All Students 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 27 28 September 5 Labor Day - Schools Closed SEPTEMBER MARCH MTWTF MTWTF October 1 2 123 14 NEOEA Day - Schools Closed 5 678 9 678910 20 End of 1st Grading Period - 44 Days 12 13 14 15 16 13 14 15 16 17 21 Inservice/Records Day - No School for All Students 19 20 21 22 23 20 21 22 23 24 24 Professional Day for Teachers - No School for All Students 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 November 23 Conference Make-up Day - No School for all Students OCTOBER APRIL 24 Thanksgiving Vacation - Schools Closed MTWTF MTWTF 25 Thanksgiving Vacation - Schools Closed 3456 7 34567 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 December 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 19 Winter Break Begins - Schools Closed 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 31 January 3 Schools Resumes NOVEMBER MAY 13 End of 2nd Grading Period - 47 Days MTWTF MTWTF 16 Martin Luther King - Schools Closed 123 4 12345 17 Professional Day for Teachers - No School for All Students 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 15 16 17 18 19 February 21 22 23 24 25 22 23 24 25 26 20 President's Day - Schools Closed 28 29 30 29 30 31 March DECEMBER JUNE 24 End of 3rd Grading Period - 47 Days MTWTF MTWTF 27 Records Day - No School for All Students 12 12 5678 9 56789April 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 13 Conference Make-up Day - No School for All Students 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 14 Spring Break Begins - Schools Closed 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 24 School Resumes

May JANUARY JULY 29 Memorial Day - Schools Closed MTWTF MTWTF 2 345 6 34567June 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 1 End of 4th Grading Period - 42 Days 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 1 Last Day for Students 23 24 25 26 27 24 15 26 27 28 2 Records Day 30 31 31

Board Approved: February 17, 2016

4 5 6 Misson Statement of the Elyria Schools HISTORY “Pride in our past — confidence in our future” Elyria High School, the first chartered high school west of the Alleghenies (1830), became the first school in Ohio to receive a charter with the name “high school.” Elyria High School was founded on the thought that a common school education was essential to prepare youth for citizenship. Elyria High school currently offers a four year program of quality education and has consistently been considered as one of the outstanding schools in Ohio. Academic Affiliation - State Department of Education and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Athletic Affiliation - Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) and the Northeast Ohio Conference Mission Statement “Every individual will reach a high level of academic achievement as determined by our district’s standards. We are committed to building a comprehensive system of learning support so that all are successful.

COLORS NICKNAME Red and White Pioneers

EMBLEM Pioneer

ALMA MATER fight song All hail to thee, Elyria High Hurrah for Elyria High School In tribute halt we now for she’s alright In reverence that’s deep and true Keep the color flying Our loyal heads we bow. for the cherry and white. For time can never more destroy Show the other fellows The light of mem’ries burning bright what we can do In days to come all through the years Rah for Elyria High School You’ll guide us by your light. For she’ll break through. As forward to our goal we go From scenes and pleasures rare. Our lips must e’er their story tell, Our hearts fond mem’ries share. And tho the years roll on and on, We hail to her with heart and hand As first our school rose in the west So first she’ll always stand.

7 GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY It is the intent of Elyria City Schools to have positive and good relations with our neighbors surrounding or near the building. In order to do this and to foster a greater image of the students and the schools, the administration and staff feel it is necessary to address this matter. Students in grades 7-12 are not permitted to loiter, linger or smoke within eyesight of school district officials during the school day (6:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Many, but not all, of the specific areas of concern are the sidewalks and properties in and around the school buildings. Students who are observed by school officials violating any policy/rule set forth by this document, may be dealt with according to the guidelines set forth in the Elyria City Schools Student Handbook or the Elyria City Schools Code of Pupil Conduct. DRESSCODE • Round-neck plain shirts or collared shirts • Docker-like pants or dress pants (pants must be worn on the hips and if they have belt loops, belts must be worn) • Shorts, skirts or dresses fingertip length or longer (no pencil skirts) • Official Elyria Schools sanctioned spirit shirts are allowed (no handmade spirit shirts allowed) • All clothes MUST fit and be sized appropriately; neither too tight, revealing, or too loose or sagging • Dresscode non-negotiables ○ No blue jeans ○ No hoods of any kind ○ No sweatpants or athletic shorts ○ No leggings or jeggings Noncompliance with the above mentioned guidelines shall be cause for class removal and home contact until compliance is met. Noncompliance will cause for disciplinary action and repeated violations shall be considered insubordination. The school administration has the authority to make the final interpretation of the dress guidelines. VEHICLES DRIVEN BY STUDENTS Students are to be forewarned that parking on school property is a privilege, not a right, and that vehicles in school parking areas are subject to routine patrol and potential search in accordance with the following guidelines. Patrols may look through vehicle windows and may search student vehicles when there is a reasonable suspicion of illegal or unauthorized behavior or contraband. Students are not permitted to be in the parking lot during the school day unless they have a written pass from a school administrator. Students are not permitted to park in areas designated as staff parking or visitor parking. BUS STUDENTS Bus students are to act in a manner that does not interfere with the safety of other students on the bus. Students are to follow all school rules and policies, comply with the Bus Riders Rules and Regulations and obey the directions of the bus driver. Students who misbehave will be referred to the office and will face consequences which may include: detentions, suspension/expulsion from riding the bus and/or suspension/expulsion from school. Joint Vocational Students JVS/EHS students are subject to the Rules and Regulations set forth in this Handbook as well as the Code of Pupil Conduct of the Elyria City Schools. JVS students are not permitted to be in the Elyria High School building before departing for the JVS nor after returning from the JVS without written permission from an EHS administrator. DANCES AND OTHER SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES School dance attendance is a privilege. The school will determine criteria for the eligibility of students participating or attending dances and/or other school sponsored activities. Such criteria can include, but is not limited to, attendance, tardiness, discipline record, grades. All school fees and obligations must be paid. Every attendee must have a valid ID. All Non-EHS students going to a dance must have a pre-approved Guest Request Form on file and be a guest of a current EHS student. Guests must be less than 21 years old. Middle School students are NOT ELIGIBLE to attend Elyria High School dances. 8 EHS students must purchase their dance tickets from the Student Council sales booth and have their name (and guest’s name) listed for attending each dance. Students who do not appear on the Student Council sales list will be excluded from the dance with no refund. Do not buy dance tickets from other students. Arrange all rides to arrive promptly at the end of each dance. There will be no loitering after any school function. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION Class of 2014-2017 A minimum of twenty-one (21) units are required for graduation from Elyria High School. Of the twenty-one (21) units of credit, not more than four units of credit earned in music performance courses may be used to meet the minimum requirement. A student who, during high school, has participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two full seasons is not required to complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. However, the student is required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction, in another course of study. English...... 4 units Social Studies...... 3 units(1 Modern World History, 1 American History, 1 American Government) Mathematics...... 4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a 4-Year Math) Science...... 3 units (Lab, 1 Biological Science, 1 Physical Science, and 1 Advanced Study) Computer Experience...... 1/2 unit Personal Finance...... 1/2 unit Health...... 1/2 unit Physical Education...... 1/2 unit Electives...... 5 units (Electives must include two semesters /1 unit of Fine Arts) TOTAL...... 21 units OHIO GRADUATION TEST (OGT) A student who demonstrates proficiency on each of the five tenth grade tests and who successfully completes the minimum graduation requirements established by the Board of Education will receive a diploma. A student, who does not demonstrate the required proficiency on each of the five tests, even though he/she may successfully complete the local graduation requirements, will not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies and may not receive a diploma. All students who do not pass all five tests in the spring of their sophomore year will continue to test until all 5 tests are passed. Any student who does not pass the OGT in March of the tenth grade year is required to attend intervention classes that provide the opportunities for the student to develop the skills necessary to pass the Ohio Graduation Test. When a student has passed a test, then he/she has completed that core testing requirement. The students will be scheduled for these semester classes their junior and/or senior year. Class of 2018 and beyond A minimum of twenty-one (21) units are required for graduation from Elyria High School. Of the twenty-one (21) units of credit, not more than four units of credit earned in music performance courses may be used to meet the minimum requirement. A student who, during high school, has participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two full seasons is not required to complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. However, the student is required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction, in another course of study. English...... 4units Social Studies...... 3 units (1 Modern World History, 1 American History, 1 American Government) Mathematics...... 4 units (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a 4-Year Math) Science...... 3 units (Lab, 1 Biological Science, 1 Physical Science,and 1 Advanced Study) Computer Experience...... 1/2unit Personal Finance...... 1/2 unit Health...... 1/2 unit Physical Education...... 1/2 unit Elective...... 5 units (Electives must include two semesters /1 unit of Fine Arts TOTAL...... 21 units 9 And Meet one of the following three requirements: 1. Ohio’s State Tests-Students earn a cumulative passing score of 18 points, using seven end-of-course state tests. To ensure students are well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies. End-of-course exams are: • Algebra and Geometry or integrated math I and II • Biology • American History and American Government • English I and English II Students studying Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in biology, American history or American government may take and substitute test scores for end-of-course state exams to avoid double testing. Students also may substitute grades from College Credit Plus courses in these science and social studies subjects for end-of-course state exams. 2. Industry credential and workforce readiness- Students earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment. The state of Ohio will pay one time for those who take the WorkKeys assessment. 3. College admission test-Students earn “remediation-free” scores in English language arts and mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam. The state of Ohio will pay one time for all 11th grade students in the classes of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge. CREDIT LOAD/SCHEDULE CHANGES Full time students are required to be enrolled in, and attending, a minimum of five units of regular credit work. Regular credit courses are those receiving Carnegie Units of credit. Special circumstances must be requested through the principal. In order to maintain athletic eligibility, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes (physical education does NOT count as one of the five) per semester. Student athletes should see their counselor immediately if their class schedule reflects less than 5 regular “academic” (.5 credit) classes in any semester. In order for a student to be enrolled in eight or more units of work, permission must be obtained from the student’s parents, counselor, and administrator. Permission to carry additional units of credit shall be determined on the basis of the student’s ability and need, and scheduling capacity. Permission to carry less than the full academic load may be granted for reasons of health, as certified by a physician, or other cases approved by the principal. The deadline for changing schedules is the last day of summer school, excluding conflicts and scheduling errors. If a student is carrying more than the minimum five units, extra semester long subjects may be dropped without a penalty by September 30 and February 27 for first and second semester classes, respectively. Note that year long classes may be dropped without penalty by September 30 only. After this deadline, an extra subject may be dropped, but a final grade of “F” will be recorded for the subject. Classes may only be added by the end of the first week of each semester. BYPASSING PREREQUISITE COURSES The departments of Elyria High School have developed prerequisites for their respective course offerings. For the exceptional student who would benefit most by entering at a more accelerated level, the following criteria must be met: a) The student will present the counselor a written request, signed by both parent and student, to enroll in a course for which he has not completed the prerequisite; b) The counselor will discuss this written request with the department head and, where appropriate, with the subject-matter teacher; c) The student may be required to successfully complete a subject-matter test; d) The student will also meet any other criteria established by the respective department after the preceding steps have been completed; and e) final decision will be made by the principal or a designee.

10 PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING GRADE AVERAGES, GRADES 7-12 The philosophy of the Elyria Board of Education concerning academic achievement and children’s social growth and development is based on the premise that children have diverse capabilities and individual patterns of growth and learning. The Elyria City Schools recognizes that consistency in grading and reporting of student achievement will assist the student in determining his/her educational progress in ability and performance. Therefore, the following guidelines and grade scales are recognized: Students in grades 7-12 shall be formally evaluated every nine weeks of the school year. Interim reports are to be sent to the parents of a student in danger of receiving a “D” or “F” or who has significantly dropped in scores from the preceding quarter. Additional interim reports may also be sent at the discretion of the principal and building staff. Interpretation of Progress Marks: Grade A – Outstanding Progress. The student has mastered at least 90% of the course requirements. Grade B – Good Progress. The student has mastered at least 80% of the course requirements. Grade C – Average Progress. The student has mastered as least 70% of the course requirements. Grade D – Below Average Progress. The student has mastered at least 60% of the course requirements. Grade F – Unsatisfactory Progress. The student has mastered less than 59% of the course requirements. Grade I – Incomplete. Course requirements are not completed during the regular grading period due to an illness or other justifiable reason. DISTRICT-WIDE PERCENTAGE AND LETTER GRADE SCALE Grade Percentage Point Advanced/Honors/AP A+ 4 5 A 90-100 4 5 A- 4 5 B+ 3 4 B 80-89 3 4 B- 3 4 C+ 2 3 C 70-79 2 3 C- 2 3 D+ 1 2 D 60-69 1 2 D- 1 2 F 59 & below 0 0 Courses identified as Advanced/Honors/AP may be on the 5 point scale. Pluses and minuses may be used in nine week grades at the discretion of the teacher. Pluses and minuses do not impact a student’s GPA. If a teacher should desire to use a different evaluative procedure, based upon their professional judgment and past practices, this is permissible with the following conditions. 1. Such evaluative procedures are submitted in writing, discussed and approved by the principal. 2. The evaluative procedure is then communicated to the affected parents and students in written form at the beginning of the course. It is understood that in certain classes (special education, art, physical education, music, industrial technology and life studies) the grade may be determined by other factors. An Incomplete (I) shall be given to a student when the requirements of a particular course are not satisfied due to illness or for some other justifiable reason. All Incompletes must be made up by the end of the grading period unless there are extenuating circumstances. All extenuating circumstances must be approved by the principal. 11 SENIOR HIGH QUARTERLY AND SEMESTER GRADES QUARTERLY SEMESTER EXAM SEMESTER GRADE Semester Nine week Point Honors/ Point Honors/ Honors/ Exam Grade Range Grade Value AP Value AP AP Grade A 8 10 A 4 5 A 18-20 23-25 B 6 8 B 3 4 B 13-17 18-22 C 4 6 C 2 3 C 8-12 13-17 D 2 4 D 1 2 D 3-7 6-12 F 0 0 F 0 0 F 0-2 0-5 First quarter grade + second quarter grade + semester exam = semester grade For semester credit, two out of three grades must be passing. Credit is earned on a semester basis. Athletic eligibility is based on the previous quarter’s grades. Middle school QUARTERLY AND FINAL GRADES QUARTERLY FINAL GRADE Nine week Point Honors Grade Range Honors Grade Value A 4 5 A *14-16 *18-20 B 3 4 B *10-14 *13-18 C 2 3 C *6-10 *8-13 D 1 2 D *2-6 *3-8 F 0 0 F *0-2 *0-3 First quarter grade + second quarter grade + third quarter grade + fourth quarter grade = final grade The asterisk (*) indicates that when a point combination equals this total, the final grade shall be determined by the second semester grade trend. For year long classes, students must have a passing grade (D-) in at least two grading periods, one of which must be in the second semester. The second grade level along with a plus/minus, will determine the final grade. Athletic eligibility is based on the previous quarter’s grades, beginning at the end of the first quarter of 7th grade. ELYRIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RANK Class rankings are figured for the purpose of colleges and job applications. This is information that most colleges and businesses require. These rankings are figured at the end of each school year. Class rankings are figured in the following manner: 1) All grades at high school level are averaged together; 2) a composite average (quality points divided by attempted credit) for all class work to date is determined; a) quality points equal the numerical value of letter grades earned (i.e. 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 for one full credit A, B, C, D, F respectively; note that weighted grades earn 5, 4, 3, 2, 0 for one full credit A, B, C, D, F; 3) averages are then placed in numerical order for class rank; 4) for GPAs above a 4.0, a formula QP-4C (quality points minus 4 x amount of credit attempted) will be utilized to determine a student’s respective ranking; a) the higher the differential, utilizing the formula, the higher the class rank regardless of GPA; b) the rationale is that with weighted grades, any student with a GPA over a 4.0 who earns an ‘A’ grade in a non-weighted class is penalized, as the 4.0 ‘A’ will lower their GPA; 12 c) utilization of this formula recognizes students who challenge themselves by attempting the most difficult courses and achieving the best grades; 1) many students choose not to enroll in a more difficult weighted-grade course in order to receive better grades in a regular or lower level non-weighted class; 5) students who have earned a 4.0 GPA will follow those students above a 4.0; 6) students below a 4.0 GPA would follow with a regular descending numerical GPA ranking. HONOR ROLL Students excelling in academic performance may earn a spot on one of three honor rolls based upon their grade point average. This scale is the same as that used by Elyria High School. A. TOP HONOR OR DISTINGUISHED Students must have earned a Grade Point Average of: 4.000 up to 4.500. B. HONOR ROLL Students must have earned a Grade Point Average of: 3.500 up to 3.999. C. MERIT ROLL Students must have earned a Grade Point Average of: 3.000 up to 3.499. GOLD TASSELS Gold tassels are worn at graduation by all seniors who have earned a 4.0 or better point average for eight semesters. THE SCHOLASTIC “E” Student Council awards a scholastic “E” to all senior students who have earned a minimum 3.75 cumulative grade point average at the end of seven semesters and to any graduating junior student at the end of six semesters. Senior students who also achieve a 3.75 cumulative GPA upon completion of eight semesters and seven semesters for graduating juniors will be awarded the Scholastic “E”. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Elyria High School Chapter 464 of National Honor Society was chartered May 5, 1926. Selection into NHS is based on four criteria: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. These four ideals are each considered equally in the selection process. NHS strives to recognize the total student: one who excels in all these areas. Students may not apply for membership. Those who meet the eligibility guidelines will be invited to become NHS members. Students must be well above average in character, leadership, scholarship, and service. NHS nominees and members should be exemplary role models in following the EHS Student Code of Conduct. Initially, juniors/seniors become eligible for membership by demonstrating scholarship. They must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 after five semesters of coursework for juniors and seven semesters of coursework for seniors. To be eligible for consideration into NHS membership, the pupil must have been enrolled in EHS for 3 semesters or more. Once students are eligible scholastically, they are evaluated by staff and faculty who know them in the areas of character and leadership. Advisors, coaches, and staff who are directly responsible for supervising students in athletics, school clubs, organizations, or as teacher aides evaluate service. Therefore, the entire faculty at Elyria High School has an active, integral role in selection of NHS members. The following information is provided to better help students understand the guidelines used when evaluating character, leadership, and service. A student with positive character demonstrates high standards of attitude toward honesty, fairness, tolerance, and reliability. The student exemplifies desirable qualities of personality such as cheerfulness, friendliness, poise, stability, courtesy, and concern for others. The student cooperates in a willing spirit with school regulations, promptly meeting individual responsibilities to the school and teachers. Character is not merely one’s personality; it includes upholding values and principles of ethics and integrity. A student demonstrating leadership takes an active, constructive lead in classes and in school activities. This person influences others in a positive way, contributing ideas and attitudes which improve the school. A leader is totally dependable in any responsibility accepted. A leader inspires positive behavior in others, demonstrates academic initiative, and promotes school activities. Leadership is not based merely on holding offices in extracurricular clubs. Leadership is based on the efficiency and responsibility with which the student performs assigned duties in classes and organizations.

13 Service to the school is the fourth criteria for NHS membership. Service ratings will be based on two criteria: 1. The student will need a service rating from three different categories listed below, one during the current school year. 2. The student will need to get ratings from three different faculty members to qualify. A teacher may only rate a student once. For example, if the student is a cheerleader and the advisor rates the student as a cheerleader and she is a teacher aide for the same advisor, she may not be rated as an aide by that advisor. • Academics: Academic Challenge, MAC Scholars Program, Mock Trial Team, and Science Olympiad • Aides: Includes athletic, media center,, teacher, and team office. • Athletics: (Includes all managers, trainers, statisticians) baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swim team, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling • Class (Grade Level) Participation: Includes class officers, chairpersons, involvement in class activities) ex. Blood Drive worker, Spirit Week Planning), Pioneer Pack, and Link Crew • Clubs: Allies, Art Club, FCCLA, French Club, German Club, Interact Club, Key Club, LEO Club, President’s Club, P.U.S.H., Spanish Club, Students Against Bullying, Student Council • Drama: Plays (Drama Club), PAC Team, and Thespians • Music: Ensemble, Fiddlers, Jazz Band (extracurricular only), Madrigals, Marching Band, Musicals, Orchestra Contest, Pep Band, Sign Choir, Solo and Ensemble Contest • Publications: “The Page”(Writers Club), “Elyrian”, and “Herald” • Special Activities: Special Olympics (2 years participation as a classroom volunteer required-not Band) and JROTC Drill May also include additional activities that take place outside of the school day. ASSEMBLIES School assembly programs are part of the educational experience of each student and attendance is mandatory. While the number of assemblies per year may vary, their purpose is to promote school unity, pride, and spirit and to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate socially acceptable behavior in a large group setting. Assemblies may be offered at various times, morning or afternoon. These could include academic, educational, entertainment, spirit, sport, recognition, motivational, and specialty topics. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY/CO-CURRICULARS School life does not depend entirely upon the formal curriculum. A successful life expresses itself in more than the intellectual. Elyria City Schools encourages many varied pupil activities in the hope of extending opportunities for wider associations among students, as well as developing leadership and abilities through the pursuit of each individual’s interests. Clubs, organizations and honor groups have become a tradition of Elyria City Schools. The administrators and the faculty are prepared to assist in the guidance and leadership in the co- curricular area as well as in the academic program. Parents also have been willing to cooperate through organizations such as the PTSO and Boosters clubs. Students will find participation in the following activities of interest: Elyria City Schools has long been known for its outstanding athletic teams and athletes. Many of our athletes have achieved recognition at the college level while many others have become members of the community. Membership on Elyria Schools athletic teams is open to all students who wish to compete and who meet the scholastic and training standards.

14 Eligibility: Students who participate in interscholastic activities must be scholastically eligible according to Bylaw 44 of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Elyria City Schools Policies and Procedures. Scholarship Bylaw (4) requires all student athletes to be enrolled in and have passing grades in courses totaling at least five (5) credits toward graduation each grading period. Physical education does not count as one of the 5. Student athletes who do not meet the preceding requirements will be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletic contests for the next grading period. For example, if an athlete is enrolled in courses of five (5) credits, he/she must have passing grades in all courses at the end of the grading period to be eligible for the next grading period. In order to maintain athletic eligibility, student athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes (excluding physical education) per semester. If the athlete fails one of the courses, he/she is ineligible to participate during the next grading period. If the athlete does not satisfactorily meet the preceding requirements for the last grading period of the year, he/she will be ineligible the first grading period of the next school year. Summer school does not affect eligibility. In addition to the association requirements, student athletes must be in school during the day of the contest unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as a death in the family, accidents, or prior approval by school administrators. BICYCLES Students may ride bicycles to school. Bicycles are to be walked across intersections adjacent to the school and walked while on the school property. Bicycles are to be parked in the bike racks. Do not park bicycles in any other locations. Bikes should be locked and chained to the rack. Bring your own device (BYOD) program (File: EDEB-R) The use of an approved personal electronic device is a privilege, and students may be denied access at any time. Students wishing to participate in the Bring your Own Device program must comply with the following guidelines and procedures. Students: 1. must abide by the District Acceptable Use Policy and Regulations, and are subject to all student code of conduct restrictions and disciplinary consequences relating to use or misuse of technology. 2. are responsible for ensuring the safety of their own personal devices. The District is not responsible for the loss or theft of a device, nor are they responsible for any damage done to the device while at school. 3. will use approved devices only for an educational purpose, and only when directed by a classroom teacher or administrator. 4. must keep devices turned off when not directed to use them. 5. may not use the camera feature to capture, record, or transmit audio, video or still photos of other students, faculty, or staff without explicit permission given by the subject of the photo or video. 6. are not to use the device in a manner that is disruptive to the educational environment. 7. exhibiting harassing, intimidating behavior or found bullying through the use of a personal electronic device are subject to discipline under the District Hazing and Bullying policy and procedures. 8. are responsible for servicing their personal electronic devices. The District will not service, repair or maintain any non-district owned technology brought to, and used at school by students. CITY OF ELYRIA ORDINANCES Curfew Ordinance 509.09: No person having control/custody, being the parent/guardian of any minor child (under 18 years of age), shall permit such minor to be away from residence during the following hours: *Minors 15 years and under - between the hours of 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., seven days a week. *Minors 16 and 17 years - Sunday through Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday nights 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Criminal Trespassing 541.05 No person without privilege shall: • Knowingly enter or remain on land or premises of another; • Knowingly enter or remain on land of another which is lawfully restricted to certain persons, purposes, modes or hours, etc.

15 • Recklessly enter or remain on land, premises of another when a notice is posted, communication is given, or in a manner prescribed by law; etc. • Being on land or premises of another, negligently fail or refuse to leave upon being notified by signage posted or otherwise being notified to do so by the owner or occupant, or the agent or servant of either. This included premises owned, controlled or in custody of a public agency. These city ordinances can be obtained in their entirety by contacting the City of Elyria Departments: Clerk of Council Department 440-326-1550 Safety Service Department 440-326-1404 Law Director’s Department 440-326-1464 Or visiting the website at www.cityofelyria.org 1) Click the Department Tab 2) Click on Clerk of Council 3) Click on the “FOLIO” Tab 4) Click the Frame or No Frame Tab 5) Click Part 5 - General offenses and scroll down to ordinance 509.09 Curfew or 541.05 Criminal Trespass CLINIC If you think you are ill, get a pass from your teacher to report to the clinic. Your condition will be assessed. If you are ill, you will be permitted to call home. If you are not, you will return to class. No one is permitted to remain in the clinic. COUNSELORS The school counselors perform many different duties. The Guidance Department is built around helping the student develop in the areas of self-awareness, relationships with other students, and educational pursuits. YOU MAY SEE ANY COUNSELOR CONCERNING PERSONAL MATTERS. If you or a classmate are experiencing teen or dating violence, please talk to your counselor to learn more about the supports available. DOORS Immediately after the first period bell begins class, all outside doors are locked with the following exceptions: All visitors must enter through the main entrance door on Middle Avenue and late students must enter through the West Avenue door. EMERGENCY CARDS Parent or guardian must fill out an emergency card for each child in the building. Please make sure there are at least three working phone numbers listed on card. If emergency phone numbers change during the course of the school year, please notify the school as soon as possible so the information can be updated. Students may be excluded from school if there is no emergency card on file or their emergency card contains invalid information. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS In the event of an emergency which would require the closing of a school or possibly the closing of all schools, the following will be used to advise employees, parents, and pupils: Bulletins announcing closings will air on radio stations including, WEOL, 930 AM; WOBL, 1320 AM; WDLW, 1380 AM; and other AM and FM radio stations participating in a school closing network. While we can not guarantee television listings, the District will notify WKYC TV Channel 3, NewsChannel 5, Fox8 News WJW TV, and WUAB/ WOIO Channels 19/43. Closings also will air on The Elyria School Education Network Channel 95 and will be posted to www.elyriaschools.org. Parents and/or guardians listed with The Elyria Schools as their child’s primary emergency contact also will receive an automated phone message via the District’s phone notification system. Do not call the schools nor the broadcast stations. Occasionally, due to sudden changes in weather conditions, unforeseen heating problems, or other unpredictable calamities, we are forced to dismiss school prior to the regular time. Parents are advised to make arrangements in the event such circumstances occur.

16 FEES In many courses, fees will be collected to cover labs, workbooks, materials, and classroom supplies. It is the student’s responsibility to pay all fees and obligations when they are due. This includes library fines, lost books, athletic equipment, uniforms, additional ID’s, and monies owed for fund raising activities. All official school records (transcripts, etc.) will not be released until all financial obligations are paid. Fees must be paid to be eligible for dances. Students are responsible for all items in their lockers. Each student will be assessed a general fee of $10.00 for consumable supplies. This fee is in addition to any specific course fees and/or laboratory manual costs. This general fee will cover such things as paper for reproduction, computer paper, and other miscellaneous computer supplies. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS No one can realize the importance of such drills unless they have been in a place when there was an emergency. We intend to be prepared in the event that emergencies should occur. Teachers will advise students as to the route they are to follow in leaving the room or building. Directions are posted in each room. During drills be orderly, walk rapidly, never run and do not talk. Follow the orders or suggestions of the persons in charge. Go quietly so emergency orders can be heard. For fires, our goal is to completely evacuate the building in 90 seconds — we need the full cooperation of each student. GRADE CARDS Grade cards are distributed one week after the grading period ends. Check school calendar. Final grade cards are mailed out one week after students leave. HOMEROOM A time in the day to take attendance, give out papers and information. IMMUNIZATIONS The following listed immunizations are currently required by sections of the Ohio Revised Code 3313.67 and 3313.671 for School Attendance and action of the Elyria City Health District and Elyria City Schools Board of Education. All students enrolled at an Elyria City School’s Middle Schools and High School must have the following immunizations: (a) Basic Series of 4 or more diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DPT, DTaP) – If given before age 4, a 5th dose is required. (b) Basic series of 3 or more Polio vaccine (OPV, IPV) – If 3rd dose before age 4, a 4th dose is required. (c) MMR (2) doses (d) T-B Skin test (Optional) (e) Hepatitis B – Series of 3 prior to school entry. (f) HIB Vaccine – 1 dose prior to preschool entry. (g) Varicella (Chicken Pox) Kindergarten (2) doses. 1st – 6th grades (1) dose, Grades 7-12 (1) dose (h) Tdap booster prior to entry to 7th grade. (i) Meningococcal for student entering 7th and 12th grade Those students not meeting these requirements will be excluded from school. Students entering from another school must also meet the above requirements. INTERIMS Interims will be mailed out approximately at the beginning of October, December, March and May. Interims are only an indication of student’s progress at that point in time. Parents are encouraged to check their student’s progress before and after interims.

17 LOCKER USE Assignments Each student is assigned a locker by the homeroom teacher at the beginning of the school year. Since each student has his/her individual locker, the student should never attempt to share a locker with a friend, or store items in any locker other than the one assigned to the student. Locks – students must provide their own locks. Problems/Combinations/Theft Students should not give their locker combinations to any other person. If there is a problem with the locker report it to the main office immediately. Be careful that no one observes your combination as you open your locker. The school is not responsible for items removed or stolen from students’ lockers. Each student must have a lock on his/her own locker. EACH STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF HIS/HER ASSIGNED LOCKER. All lockers are the property of Elyria City Schools. End Of Year Procedure Lockers are to be emptied and the contents disposed of at the end of the school year. It is the student’s responsibility to empty his/her locker by the last day of the school year and be certain that all textbooks, library books, and other school items are returned to the appropriate class teacher, coach, or counselor. LOST AND FOUND Lost articles found by students or teachers should be turned in at the main office. Students seeking lost articles may find them by checking at the main office. MEDIA CENTER The Media Center is staffed by a Media Technician whose goal is to further the educational objectives. The Media Center serves the needs of students by providing reference materials and guides, along with the latest in reading materials. MEDICATION To take medication at school you will be required to have a medication form filled out by the doctor. All medication is kept at the clinic. If your child needs to use over the counter medication during the school day, an Over the Counter Medication form must be signed by the parent and medication will be kept in the clinic. MOVIES Only films rated G or PG are to be shown. If an R or PG 13 movie is to be shown, parent permission slips must be sent home and returned to the teacher. If a permission slip is not returned, the student DOES NOT have permission to watch the film. Alternate assignments must be available for and completed by students who do not view the film. PARKING Parking on school property is a privilege, not a right. Vehicles in school parking areas are subject to routine patrol and potential search when there is reasonable suspicion of illegal or unauthorized behavior or contraband. Students are not permitted to go to their cars during the school day without written permission from a school administrator. PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES The staff of the Elyria City Schools has instituted parent/student conferences. This is a time to: 1). give parents and teachers the opportunity to ask or express concerns: 2). review student’s strengths and weaknesses; 3). emphasize the family and the school working together for the benefit of the student. Parents will be advised when conferences are scheduled. PERMITS TO LEAVE SCHOOL In the best interest of academic success and good attendance, all effort should be made to make appointments, meetings, and conferences outside of school hours. Only when absolutely necessary should students/parents request a permit to leave school. Permits to leave school are processed through the Team Office and may be processed a day or two in advance. For example, a student with an appointment on Thursday may submit a request for a permit to leave on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of that week. A student is encouraged to not wait until the day of the appointment for a permit to leave. Please note that office personnel do not make the phone call, parents must telephone the school or submit a note in advance. Permits to leave shall not be processed to excuse students, from attending scheduled assembly programs.

18 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ATTIRE 1. Shorts or sweatpants (no cutoffs) 2. T-shirt or sweatshirt 3. Socks/Tennis shoes 4. Classes are conducted outside in the 1st and 4th quarters. Dress appropriately. PICTURE DAY Individual student pictures will be taken for the yearbook and identification cards at the same time. You will receive advance information as to the date picture day will be scheduled as well as dates for retakes. All students are required to have their pictures taken for identification cards. Purchase of picture packets is optional. Those students who miss picture day may be charged for their first and any subsequent identification card. RETENTION “Refer to Retention Policy in District Code of Pupil Conduct.” SCHEDULING All students scheduling is usually done during the month of February. SCHOOL SUPPLIES It is the responsibility of each student to be prepared for class, which includes bringing an ample supply of paper, pencils, and pens to school. Teachers will provide student with a list of supplies required in their classroom. SCHOOL TRIP There will be school trips. If space is limited, it will be on a first come, first served basis. Students must meet the eligibility requirements in order to attend any school trip. Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations established by the Elyria City Schools. STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS All students MUST have an Elyria High School student identification (I.D) card. The card is to be presented when requested by any EHS staff member and must be worn and clearly displayed during the school day. Students who are dismissed from school other than the regular dismissal time (CBI students, post secondary options, or special home lunch students) must have an I.D. card with the approved dismissal time noted. Students with permission to leave the school before the regular dismissal time are expected to leave EHS at the approved time. Early dismissal does not give a student approval to wander the hallways or loiter about the building. The EHS I.D. card is also needed to sign out media center materials or to utilize the computers with Internet access. The EHS ID is needed to purchase any food from the cafeteria and/or obtain free or reduced meals. Identification cards are part of the student picture process. Seniors may need to utilize their I.D. card from last school year or purchase a new card at a cost of $5.00 with additional cost for lanyards. The Elyria High School picture I.D. may be used for other purposes, such as admittance to the SAT/ACT test, admittance to the cafeteria, or for general identification. I.D. pictures are taken throughout the day in the Library. Note that replacement I.D. cards will cost a student $5.00. Students who do not wear their identification cards or who do not prominently display the identification card on their person are subject to any of the school district’s disciplinary measures. ID RULES 1. Every student is required to have an ID while in school or at a school event. 2. The ID must be clearly displayed above the waist on a lanyard. 3. Students not displaying his/her ID are subject to school discipline. 4. Lost or forgotten ID’s must be replaced immediately and replacement cost will be charged to the student. 5. An ID is required for school breakfast and/or lunch. 6. Theft of student ID’s will not be tolerated. 7. Students may not possess another student’s ID. 8. ID’s are the property of Elyria High School.

19 STUDENT COUNCIL Our Student Council is a member of the Ohio Association of Student Councils. We participate in many activities and programs offered by the organization. Some of the activities sponsored by our Student Council have been: assemblies, spirit activities, school decorating, dances, guides/orientation, Cedar Point, canned food drive, service projects, activities calendar. STUDENT PLANNER All students will be provided with a student planner, which they are required to use as part of their classroom curriculum. This should be carried daily to each class and home. Assignments should be recorded inside. Any planner, which is lost, stolen, or damaged, will have to be replaced. Cost of replacement planners will be the responsibility of the student. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Students are expected to treat substitute teachers as well as all staff members with courtesy and respect. SUMMER SCHOOL High school students can take up to two full credits throughout the Summer School session. Summer school runs for 6 weeks every morning (not July 4th) and ends sometime the last week of July. SUSPENSIONS Suspension from School: Students who violate school rules and regulations may be suspended from school. Accumulated or multiple violations will be considered in the application of disciplinary action. A parent(s) must accompany the student to school for a conference with an administrator before reinstate- ment will occur. During the period of a suspension, students are excluded from classes and all school activities. Class assignments may be completed. Alternative to Suspension Plan: The objective of the “Alternative to Suspension Plan” is to offer to students and parents an alternative to suspension. If a student has violated the discipline behavior code or is guilty of a violation of school rules and regulations and is subject to the normal suspension procedures, this plan may be offered as an alternative. Recommendation for Expulsion: 1. Any flagrant violation of school policy may result in a recommendation for an expulsion. 2. Accumulated non-flagrant or multiple violations may likewise be sufficient cause for a recommendation for expulsion. 3. The decision to recommend an expulsion will be made by the principal or his designee and the director of pupil personnel. TELEPHONES All school telephones are for business purposes. You should inform your parents of school activities and your plans before you leave home. TEXTBOOKS Students are responsible for proper care of textbooks. A charge will be made for any damages. Book covers on textbooks are encouraged and may be required by individual teachers. Students should carefully inspect their textbooks when issued and report any damage to their teacher immediately. Students who loan their textbook to another student are responsible if that student loses their book. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS Requests for high school transcripts (school grades, test data, credits, attendance, etc.) are to be made in the Main Office. EHS students may request transcripts be sent to colleges, universities, and the like. Please allow five working days to process transcript requests. Transcripts will not be processed unless all other school obligations have been met. VISITORS All visitors must report to the main entrance. It is important the office is aware of all visitors. Therefore, we ask parents and other visitors to register upon entering the building with a picture ID when visiting school. We encourage parental visitation, but we do ask that parents secure a building pass before visiting classrooms. Students from other schools are not permitted to visit unless they have special permission, in advance (prior to the day of visit), from the building principal.

20 WITHDRAWING FROM SCHOOL If a student is withdrawing from Elyria City Schools, the student and parent/guardian should notify his/ her counselor at least two days prior to the last day of expected attendance. A student must clear all obligations and fines, including textbooks, before grades will be released to another school. Please note that the student is responsible for returning textbooks to his/her teachers on his/her last day of school. YEARBOOK You will have the opportunity to order a yearbook. It includes group photos of teams, clubs, honors, as well as individual photos. Details regarding cost and how to order will be made available later. ELYRIA CITY SCHOOLS CODE OF CONDUCT The Elyria City School District recognizes that most students desire to exhibit good conduct. However, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.661, the following sets forth the types of misconduct for which students may be suspended, expelled and/or removed from school. These rules apply to all Elyria City School students on school premises or under the jurisdiction of school authority. Any previous conflicting rule is hereby rescinded. 1. ATTENDANCE Attendance of students in school is of paramount importance if the teaching/learning process is to be successfully conducted. The State of Ohio considers school attendance of such great importance that it has made laws with penalties against parents who do not send their children to school. The general principle of attendance must be that every child attend school every day that school is in session unless the student is ill or has other legitimate reasons for being absent. 1A. Absence When a student under the age of 18 is absent for any reason, the parent or guardian shall provide a written, dated note signed by the parent or guardian to cover the absence. The note will include the reason for the absence, the day or days absent, and the signature of the parent or guardian. Students 18 or over should provide a written statement explaining the reasons for their absence. If such a note or statement is not presented by the student, the student will be considered unexcused and will be subject to disciplinary action. 1B. Tardiness While tardiness is discouraged, it is far better for a student to come to school late than to remain at home because of fear or embarrassment. Tardy students will also bring a written note from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the tardiness. Each building has a procedure to follow when students are tardy to school. Students who are late to school due to appointments which cannot be scheduled outside of school time will be excused if they bring a note signed by the parent or guardian explaining the reason for the tardiness. Any student tardy to school without a written excuse from the parent or guardian will be considered unexcused. Tardiness to class is also a serious problem that interferes with the educational process. All unexcused tardiness to school class by students will be subject to disciplinary action. 1C Excused During School If a student needs to be excused from school for an appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of school time, a note from the parent or guardian must be brought to the school office stating the time and reason for leaving with the parent or guardian’s signature. 1D. Compulsory School Attendance Law Ohio Law requires students from the age of 6 to 18 to attend school. The above regulations provide for the application of that law within the Elyria City Schools. Students who violate the above by acts of truancy, which includes unauthorized absence or tardiness, will be subject to disciplinary action. Further examples of such offenses include class tardiness, class skipping, and leaving an assigned area without appropriate permission.

21 2. ATTENDANCE POLICIES 2A. STUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSES Regular attendance by all students is very important. In many cases, irregular attendance is the major reason for poor school performance. Therefore, all students are urged to make appointments outside of school hours. Reasons for which student absences may be excused include, but are not limited to: 1. Personal illness of the student 2. Illness in the student’s family; 3. Death in the family; 4. Quarantine for contagious disease; 5. Religious reasons 6. Absence for approved family vacation. 7. As determined by Superintendent Each student who is absent must immediately, upon return to school, make arrangement with teachers to make up missed assignments. Students who are absent from school for reasons not permitted by Ohio law may or may not be permitted to make up work. Each case is considered on its merits by the principal and the respective teachers. The Board does not believe that students should be excused from school for non-emergency trips out of the District. The responsibility for such absence resides with the parent(s), and they must not expect any work missed by their child to be retaught by the teacher. If the school is notified in advance of such a trip, reason- able efforts are made to prepare a general list of assignments for the student to do while he/she is absent. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish a hearing and notification procedure for the purpose of denying a student’s driving privileges if that student of compulsory school age has been absent without legitimate excuse for more than 10 consecutive days or a total of at least 15 days during a semester or term. 2B. MIDDLE AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY Both excused and unexcused absences are counted within 8 day limit. The distinction is made between “excused” and “unexcused” absences for the purpose of determining whether or not a student may have the opportunity for makeup work and whether or not disciplinary action is in order. If a student accumulates excessive unexcused absences, a referral will be made to the Home/School Counselor or/and the principal’s designee. The home school counselor or principal designee will give formal notice to the parent and child regarding mandatory attendance laws and the necessity for good attendance. The parent will be advised that an excuse from a medical doctor will be required for any absence for the remainder of the school year. Students who are chronically absent, tardy, or who skip class are subject to disciplinary action. Repeated violation of the attendance policy could result in a court referral. Extenuating circumstances such as hospitalization and extended illness may be appealed to the building principal for administrative consideration to further excuse a student, provided that documentation from a physician is submitted with specific dates of care noted. If a student accumulates five (5) days of unexcused absences, a referral will be made to the district’s Court Liaison or/and the principal’s designee. The Court Liaison or principal designee will give formal notice to the parent and child regarding mandatory attendance laws and the necessity for good attendance. The parent will be advised that an excuse from a medical doctor will be required for any absence for the remainder of the school year. If a student accumulates ten (10) days of unexcused absences during a single grading period, the student will automatically fail for that grading period. The following items pertain to this section: 1. A student who has failed for a grading period will still be expected to attend school daily. 2. A Court referral may be initiated by the school. 3. A student who fails to attend school will be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or/ and expulsion from school. 4. A student who is recommended for an expulsion for non attendance for the first time will not be expelled beyond the current grading period.

22 In any grading period following the grading period in which an Affidavit Hearing is held, a student having 5 days of unexcused absence may be referred to the Court, unless a referral has been made recently. Any student who accumulates 10 days of unexcused absences in a grading period during the same school year following any of the above, may be recommended for an expulsion. 2C. Loss of Driving Privileges High school students who fail to attend school without a legitimate excuse may be required to forfeit their driving privileges until they turn 18 or receive a diploma. When a student withdraws from school for a reason other than a change of residence or to attend another school, the Board of Education may report this fact to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and to the local juvenile court. After receiving this report, the Registrar must then suspend the driver’s license or temporary permit of the student in question. If the student has not yet been issued a license or permit, the Registrar must deny such issuance. The suspension of the driving privileges must remain in effect until the student is 18 or until the superintendent informs the Registrar that the student is now attending school. For the purposes of this section, an excused absence can include, but is not limited to: a. A physical or mental condition which does not permit attendance and which is verified by a licensed physician or psychologist. b. A demonstrated need for the student to remain at home for a limited period of time to perform essential work for his or her parents. c. Possession of an age and schooling certificate d. Illness in the student’s immediate family e. Religious reasons f. Absence for an approved family vacation 3. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION 3A. STUDENT EXPULSION The behavior of a student can be considered so serious as to justify total removal from the educational program for a prolonged period of time. Actions meriting expulsion are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Only the Superintendent may expel a student. Expulsion is the removal of a student for more than 10 days, but not more than one year. An expulsion can extend beyond the end of the school year if there are fewer school days than expulsion days remaining. The Superintendent may apply any remaining part or all of the period of the expulsion to the following school year. The Superintendent may require a student to perform community service in conjunction with or in place of an expulsion. The Board may adopt guidelines to permit the Superintendent to impose a community service requirement beyond the end of the school year in lieu of applying the expulsion into the following school year. The Superintendent shall give the student and parent(s) written notice of the intended expulsion, including reasons for the intended expulsion. The student and parent(s) or representative have the opportunity to appear on request before the Superintendent/designee to challenge the action or to otherwise explain the student’s actions. This notice shall state the time and place to appear, which must not be fewer than 3 days nor more than 5 days after the notice is given. Within 24 hours of the expulsion, the Superintendent shall notify the parent(s) of the student and the Treasurer of the Board. The notice shall include the reasons for the expulsion, the right of the student or parent(s) to appeal to the Board or its designee, the right to be represented at the appeal and the right to request that the hearing be held in executive session. The Superintendent will initiate expulsion proceedings against a student who has committed an act that warrants expulsion even if the student withdraws from school before the Superintendent has held the hearings or made the decision to expel the student. 3B. Permanent Exclusion If the offense is one for which the District may seek permanent exclusion, the notice shall contain that information.

23 3C. Expulsion Appeals To The Board Of Education Within 14 calendar days of the date of the expulsion letter, a student or a student’s parent(s) may appeal the expulsion by the Superintendent to the Board or its designee. They may be represented in all such appeal proceedings and are granted a hearing before the Board or its designee. All witnesses are sworn and a verbatim record is kept of the hearing which may be held in executive session at the request of the student or parent(s). The student may be excluded from school during the appeal process. Any student who is expelled from school for more than 20 days, or into the following semester or school year, is referred to an agency which works towards improving the student’s attitudes and behavior. The Superintendent/designee provides the student and his/her parent(s) with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the public and private agencies providing such services. 3D. Appeal to the Court Under Ohio law, the decision of the Board may be further appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. 3E. School Safety Zone A school safety zone consists of a school, the school building, school premises, school activity, or a school bus. A school building is any building in which any of the instruction, extracurricular activities, or training provided by a school is conducted, whether or not any is being conducted at the time a criminal offense is committed. A school activity is any activity that is held under the auspices of a board of education of a school district, a governing board of an educational service center, or the governing body of a school for which the State Board of Education prescribes minimum standards. 3F. Extracurricular Activities A superintendent or designee may bar a student from extracurricular activities if the presence of the student poses a continuing danger to persons or property or if the student poses an ongoing threat of disruption. No notice or hearing needs to be provided under this circumstance. Under such circumstances a student may be prohibited from participating in any or all extracurricular activities. Personnel employed by the district to direct, supervise, or coach a pupil activity program may prohibit a student’s participation in an extracurricular activity. A director, supervisor, or coach may prohibit participation by a student in any particular or in all extracurricular activities. 3G. Students Suspended In Another District Students who have been suspended in another school in the state, and the period of suspension has not expired, may be temporarily denied admittance to the district after having been offered an opportunity for a hearing. A student may be denied admittance until the period of the suspension set by the other Ohio district expires. (This provision does not apply to expelled students from private schools from out-of-state schools). 3H. No Notice Or Hearing For In-School Suspensions Prior to suspending a student out of school, the principal or other appropriate administrator must provide the student with written notice of the intention to suspend the student. The student must also be given the opportunity for an informal hearing to challenge the reasons for the intended suspension or to explain the student’s actions. A school need not hold such a hearing or give such notice if the suspension is to be served in school or entirely within a school setting. 3I. Expulsion For Students Who Withdraw From School Any student who commits an act that warrants an expulsion under the expulsion policy must be expelled even if the student has already withdrawn from school. The length of time of the expulsion must be the same as it would be for a student who had not withdrawn from school. 3J. College Courses Taken During An Expulsion A student who is under an expulsion may be denied high school credit for any courses taken while the student is expelled. If the student enrolls in college courses while serving an expulsion, or if the student is taking college courses when the expulsion is imposed, the student may not receive high school credit for the courses. If a student remains in college during an expulsion, the costs of all tuition, materials, books, and fees are the responsibility of the student. A college is not under any obligation to allow the student to remain in the college while the student is serving an expulsion. An expelled student cannot be granted high school credit if the college withdraws the student. If the student attends a private school or a school in another district, the college there has the option of accepting the student under the Post-Secondary Options plan.

24 3K. Expulsion Notices To Colleges When a student is expelled, the superintendent must notify in writing any college in which the student is enrolled for Post-Secondary Options that the student has been expelled. The notice must state the dates of the expulsion and it must state that the district has adopted a policy that can deny credit for college courses taken during an expulsion 3L. Expulsion for Weapons Possession Students who bring firearms to school or onto school property or onto other property owned by the school district must be expelled for 1 calendar year. The superintendent may reduce the length of the expulsion on a case-by-case basis. A student may be expelled for 1 year for bringing a knife to school or onto other school property. A student may also be expelled for a year for possessing a firearm or knife at school or on other school property when the knife or firearm was brought there by another person. The superintendent may reduce such expulsions on a case-by-case basis. 3M. Discipline of Disabled Students The Code of Student Conduct applies to all students. If a student is identified as disabled under I.D.E.A. or Section 504 and that student needs to be disciplined, the school administration will follow the appropriate discipline areas of the Special Education Discipline Flowcharts. The flowcharts follow the federal and state guidelines and mandates for disabled students. A student found to be engaging in misconduct may be suspended for a period of up to 10 days and/or expelled for the remainder of the current semester or into the next semester. A student can be expelled for 80 school days or for the remainder of a school year, whichever is lesser. Suspensions are limited to a maximum of 10 days. A student can be expelled into the next semester provided that the expulsion does not exceed 80 days. Expulsions can be carried over the last semester of a school year and into the first semester of the following school year. 4. DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL No student, by use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, fear, active or passive resistance, or any other conduct, shall intentionally cause the disruption or obstruction of any lawful process, or function of the school, or urge other students to engage in such conduct. 4A. Prohibited Disruptive Behavior: 1. Occupying any school building, school grounds, or part thereof, with intent to deprive others of its use; 2. Blocking the entrance or exit of any school building or corridor or room therein, with intent to deprive others of lawful access to or from, or use of, the building or corridor or room; 3. Setting fire to or damaging any school building or property; 4. Preventing or attempting to prevent by physical act the convening or continued functioning of any school, class, or activity, or of any lawful meeting or assembly on the school premises; 5. Preventing students from attending a class or school activity; 6. Except under the direct instruction of a school administrator, blocking normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic; Continuously and intentionally creating noise or acting in any manner so as to interfere with a teacher’s ability to conduct his/ her class; Taking another student’s property through coercion or threat of bodily harm. 4B. Transmitting or Making a False Alarm No student shall transmit a false alarm by telephone, in writing, by word of mouth, or by any other means. A student who transmits a false alarm shall be subject to disciplinary action which can include suspension or/and expulsion. 4C. Bomb Threats Any student who orally or in written form transmits a bomb threat in any way to any school building or other facility of the Elyria City School District, or to any school employee or student, shall be immediately recommended for expulsion from school. Students who cause any damages or expenses incurred by the Board of Education for such conduct shall be liable for the full payment of same.

25 5. DAMAGE OR THEFT OF SCHOOL OR PRIVATE PROPERTY 5A. Theft Any student who steals from another student, member of the staff, or other person, or from the Board of Education supplies, equipment, or materials shall be subject immediately to disciplinary action. The property shall be returned to the rightful owner and, in the event the property has been used, full restitution shall be made to the party aggrieved. 5B. Unauthorized Possession of School or Personal Property No student shall be in possession of the personal property of another without the express consent of the owner. No student shall be in possession of school property without the express consent of the teacher or other school official having responsibility for that property. Students found to be in unauthorized possession of such items will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion from school. Where appropriate, students and their families will be expected to make full restitution for any damage the property sustains. 5C. Extortion For the purpose of interpreting this policy, extortion is an action or threat that forces a person to pay money, to give materials, or to perform services that are not due the extorter. Because extortion is a criminal offense, students are encouraged to report any threat, attempt, or practice of extortion to the office immediately. In the event of extortion, vandalism, or theft, violators will be subjected to the following disciplinary measures: Parents shall be contacted immediately, restitution will be made in all cases detailed above, necessary legal steps shall be taken, a suspension of up to ten days may be administered, and the school administration may recommend expulsion. 5D. Arson or Other Damage Students who maliciously, willfully, or through gross negligence or carelessness (considering the age of the offender) burn, destroy, or ruin school property or the property of others shall make restitution and may be subject to further disciplinary action. 5E. Vandalism Any student who maliciously, willfully, or through gross negligence or carelessness, (considering the age of the student) burns, destroys, ruins, or permanently or temporarily defaces school property or the property of others, shall make restitution and may be subject to suspension or/and expulsion. Destroying, ruining, or temporarily or permanently defacing school property or the property of others includes writing graffiti or obscenity on such property. Parents are liable, up to the amount provided by law, for the willful destruction of property by a minor in their control. If parents are found liable for money damages, the Board may, with the agreement of the parents and pursuant to an order of the Court, allow the performance of community service in lieu of payment of any judgment. 5F. Liability For Property Damage Students and their parents, guardians, or legal custodians will be held liable for damages and repair costs, and may be subject to any other legal penalty, for damage to any school property which results from negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of the student. 6. ASSAULT, BATTERY, FIGHTING, AND VERBAL ABUSE Students are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner in order to facilitate the educational process. They are not to become involved physically in misunderstandings or disputes while under school jurisdiction. 6A. Assault Assault is considered striking a physical blow to another person or any other action that could cause physical injury to another person. For the purposes of interpreting this policy, students shall not cause or attempt to cause physical injury or behave in such a way that could be reasonably anticipated to cause physical injury to any person.

26 6B. Fighting Fighting is of such a serious nature that it will not be tolerated. These actions could include, but are not limited to: corrective counseling: warning the child of possible future disciplinary measures; notifying the parents and requesting their support; suspension; or a combination of the above. If continued fighting infractions occur, in addition to the aforementioned steps, one or more of the following may occur, depending on the severity of the incident: extended or shortened school day; in school assignment or up to 10 days of out of school suspension; a Court referral; or a recommendation for expulsion from school. Additional types of unacceptable behavior covered by this section may include but are not limited to the following: 6C. Threatening Any verbal, written, or physical signal causing another to fear harm or injury. 6D. Verbal or written abuse A cruel, vehement attack in words meant to cause mental pain, anguish, embarrassment, or shame to another person. 6E. Swearing and vulgar language Vulgar language is language that is profane, obscene, of an offensive nature, or sexually explicit. 6F. Defiant behavior Defiant behavior is challenging or failing to obey a reasonable request given by an adult in a position of authority. 6G. Immoral Behavior Social behaviors, particularly sex-related behaviors, which constitute a violation of moral standards generally accepted by the majority of citizens, and are prohibited by community standards, are also prohibited in school. Sex-related behaviors include, but are not limited to: voyeurism; intercourse; molestation; and exhibitionism. (6G-1) Public Displays of Affection -A student shall not be engaged in an inappropriate public display of affection while on school property or at school-related activities, including while being transported to or from a school-related event in a school-owned or school-leased vehicle. 6H. Sexual Offenses in General Any student who commits sexual offenses or engages in sexual harassment is subject to disciplinary action which may include suspension or/and expulsion. Sexual offenses are any offenses made criminal by the laws of Ohio including, but not limited to, rape, attempted rape, and felonious sexual penetration. 6I. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual conduct, especially that which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s school performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to: unwanted sexual advances, which may be verbal, or physical; verbal abuse; making suggestive comments, demands, or gestures of a sexual nature; propositioning; making threats of reprisal or actual reprisal after a sexual proposition is refused; unwanted physical touching; showing sexual pictures, cartoons, drawings, devices, or materials; making lewd sexual insults or comments; showing sexual insults or comments; applying subtle or overt forms of pressure for sexual activity or conduct; physical aggressiveness such as touching, pinching, and patting; writing sexually suggestive notes, letters, or comments; spreading unsubstantiated or malicious comments of a sexual nature about another person (i.e., that a person is a homosexual or lesbian or that a person is a whore or a slut). 6J. Discrimination/Harassment Through the Use of Electronic Communication Devices This is the policy as adopted by the Board and it includes the use of electronic communication devices: “The Board’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, staff, job applicants, the general public and individuals with whom it does business and applies to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, economic status, age or disability.

27 The Board does not permit discriminatory practices and views harassment as a form of discrimination. Harassment is defined as intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means including the use of electronic communications devices, of a climate of hostility or intimidation; or the use of language, conduct or symbols in such a manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred, contempt or prejudice or to have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing an individual. Employees or students who engage in discrimination of another employee or student shall be subject to disciplinary action. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to discrimination does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because he/she files a grievance; assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or hearing regarding the charge of discrimination of an individual; or because he/she has opposed language or conduct that violates this policy.” 6K. Ethnic Intimidation No student shall engage in ethnic intimidation. Ethnic intimidation shall be defined as engaging in behavior prohibited by any criminal statute of the Ohio Revised Code, by reason of the race, color, religion, or national origin of another person of group of persons. Such statutes specifically include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Disorderly Conduct: recklessly causing inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to another by any of the following: (1). Engaging in fighting, in threatening harm to persons or property, or in other violent behavior; (2). Making offensively coarse utterances, gestures, displays, or communicating unwarranted and grossly abusive language to any person; (3). Insulting, taunting, or challenging another, under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to provoke a violent response. b. Menacing: knowingly causing another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm to the person or property of such other person or member of his immediate family. c. Criminal Damaging: knowingly causing substantial risk of physical harm to any property of another without his consent, or doing so recklessly by means of fire, explosion, flood, or other inherently dangerous process or substance. d. Criminal Mischief: without consent or privilege, to knowingly move, damage, or improperly tamper with the property of another, or interfere with the use or enjoyment of another’s property by releasing any substances which may be harmful or offensive to persons exposed or which tends to cause public alarm. 6L. Disorderly conduct Disorderly conduct means recklessly causing inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to another by engaging in any of the following: (1). Engaging in fighting, in threatening harm to persons or property, or in other violent behavior; (2). Making offensively coarse utterances, gestures, displays, or communicating unwarranted and grossly abusive language to any person; (3). Insulting, taunting, or challenging another, under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to provoke a violent response. Students are prohibited from causing inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm to others. When disorderly conduct is committed in the vicinity of school or a school safety zone, it is a 4th degree misdemeanor. 6M. Misconduct off school property Students may be disciplined for misconduct that occurs at sites other than on school property or at a school activity. A student may be disciplined for (1) misconduct that occurs off the property owned or controlled by the district but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the school district and (2) misconduct that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a district official or employee, or the property of such official or employee.

28 (The 1-year expulsion provision for firearms or knife offenses and the provision for permitting a 1-year expulsion for offenses resulting in serious physical harm to persons or property apply to offenses that actually occur on school-controlled property or at a school activity. So for a student who threatens a teacher with a knife at the mall, that student could receive an 80-day expulsion. If the act occurred on school property, the student could be expelled for one year because the incident involved possession of a weapon on school property). 6N. Violent Acts On School Property Or At a School Activity: A student who commits certain violent acts at school or on school property or at an interscholastic competition, extracurricular event, or any other school program or activity may be expelled. The acts include those acts that (1) would be criminal offenses if they were committed by an adult and (2) result in serious physical harm to persons or property. Examples of such acts are: murder, manslaughter (voluntary or involuntary), felonious assault, aggravated assault, aggravated menacing, kidnapping, rape, extortion, inciting to violence, intimidation, burglary, gross sexual imposition, arson, aggravated rioting, abduction, assault upon a functionally impaired person, sexual battery, intimidation of a victim or witness in a criminal case, and robbery. 6O. Menacing Menacing is knowingly causing another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm to the person or property of such other person or member of his immediate family. 6P. Criminal Damaging Criminal damaging is knowingly causing substantial risk of physical harm to any property of another without his consent, or doing so recklessly by means of fire, explosion, flood, or other inherently dangerous process or substance. 6Q. Criminal Mischief Criminal mischief means, without consent or privilege, to knowingly move, damage, or improperly tamper with the property of another, or interfere with the use or enjoyment of another’s property by releasing any substances which may be harmful or offensive to persons exposed or which tends to cause public alarm. 6R. Telephone Harassment Telephone harassment involves telephone calls in which the caller: (1). Fails to identify himself or herself and calls for the purpose of harassment, abuse, or annoyance of any person at the premises to which the telephone call is made; (2). Engages in menacing; (3). Threatens to damage or destroy any property, which would result in physical danger or financial loss to the recipient of the telephone call, any member of the family of the recipient, or any person who resides at the premises to which the telephone call is made; or (4). Has been previously instructed not to call the recipient of the telephone call or the premises or any person at the premises to which the telephone call is made. 6S. Introduction of Foreign Substances No student shall introduce into the food or beverage of any staff person or other student any substance which that staff person or other student has not specifically requested the student to add, nor purposefully introduce a greater quantity of any substance than was requested to be added. No student shall introduce into the possessions of any staff person or other student, any object or substance with the intent to create a real or imaginary hazard, or with reckless disregard to the creation of a real or imaginary hazard. Any student who violates this section shall be subject to discipline, including suspension or expulsion and, in cases of possible felonies, shall also be referred to the county or municipal prosecuting attorney. 6T. Hazing and Bullying No student shall conspire to engage in hazing or commit an act that injures, frightens, degrades, disgraces, or tends to injure, frighten, degrade, or disgrace a fellow student. This is the new policy on

29 HAZING AND BULLYING Hazing means doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of intimidation or harassment to any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical harm to any person. Bullying is an intentional written, verbal or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another person and the behavior causes both mental or physical harm to the other person and is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for the other person. Permission, consent or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing and/or bullying does not lessen the prohibition contained in this policy. Prohibited activities of any type including those activities engaged in via computer and/or electronic communications devices are inconsistent with the educational process and are prohibited at all times. No administrator, teacher or other employee of the District shall encourage, permit, condone or tolerate any hazing and/or bullying activities. No student including leaders of student organizations, may plan, encourage or engage in any hazing and/or bullying. Administrators, teachers and all other District employees are particularly alert to possible conditions, circumstances or events that might include hazing and/or bullying. If hazing and/or bullying or planned hazing and/or bullying is discovered, involved students are informed by the discovering District employee of the prohibition contained in this policy and are required to end all hazing and/or bullying activities immediately. All hazing and/or bullying incidents are reported immediately to the Superintendent/designee and the appropriate discipline is administered. The Superintendent/designee must provide the Board President with a semiannual written report of all reported incidents of bullying and post the report on the District’s website. The administration provides training on the District’s hazing and bullying policy to District employees and volunteers who have direct contact with students. Additional training is provided to elementary employees in violence and substance abuse prevention and positive youth development. District employees, students and volunteers are provided with qualified civil immunity for damages arising from reporting an incident of hazing and/or bullying. Administrators, teachers, other employees and students who fail to abide by this policy may be subject to disciplinary action and may be liable for civil and criminal penalties in compliance with State law.” No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because he/she files a grievance or assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding or hearing regarding the charge of hazing and/or bullying of an individual. 6U. Instigating No student, by use of violence, force, fear, coercion, threat, intimidation, or any other means, shall cause another student to commit an act which is in violation of the Code of Pupil Conduct or the law in general. 6V. Stalking No student, by engaging in a pattern of conduct while in school or while on the way to or from school or at a school-related activity, shall knowingly cause another person to believe that the offender will cause physical harm or mental distress to the other person. “Pattern of conduct” means two or more actions or incidents closely related in time, whether or not there has been a prior conviction based on any of these actions or incidents. “Mental distress” means any mental illness or condition that involves some temporary substantial incapacity or mental illness or condition that would normally require psychiatric treatment. 7. WEAPONS Any student who has a weapon on school premises shall be reported to the school administration. For the purpose of interpreting this policy, a weapon is considered to be any instrument which may be used to inflict bodily harm or instill fear in another person. This includes objects which look-alike weapons, such as starter pistols or cap pistols, and other items which can be used as weapons, such as chains, wallet chains, or dog leash chains. It shall be left to the discretion of the school administrator to determine whether any object in the possession of a student constitutes a weapon. Any such weapon shall be immediately confiscated by the school authorities. Additional disciplinary action may be taken up to and including suspension, expulsion, referral to juvenile authorities, or any combination thereof. The weapon will be turned over directly to law enforcement officials.

30 7A. Mandatory Expulsion for Possession of Dangerous Weapons Students are prohibited from bringing or possessing a firearm, knife, or other dangerous weapon while on school property, in a school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored activity, or while otherwise under the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Board. Any student bringing or possessing a firearm as described above shall be expelled from school for a period of 1 calendar year. Any such expulsion shall extend, as necessary, into the school year following the school year in which the incident occurred. The superintendent may reduce this requirement on a case-by-case basis. 7B. Deadly weapons or dangerous ordnances on school premises Any person is prohibited from: (a). knowingly conveying or attempting to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance into a school safety zone. (b). knowingly possessing a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance in a school safety zone. 7C. Look-alike weapons on school premises Students are prohibited from knowingly possessing an object on school premises, in a school or school building, at a school activity, or on a school bus if both (a) the object is indistinguishable from a firearm, whether or not the object is capable of being fired and (b) the person indicates that the person possesses the object and that it is a firearm, or the person knowingly displays or brandishes the object and indicates that it is a firearm. Security personnel and other people with written authorization are exempt from this prohibition as they are exempt from the prohibition against possessing actual firearms. 7D. Improperly Discharging A Firearm At Or Into a Habitation Or School Students are prohibited from discharging a firearm at or into an occupied structure that is a permanent or temporary habitation of any individual or at, in, or into a school or school safety zone. Violation of this law is a 2nd degree felony. 7E. Firearm or Knife Possession at Off-Property School Events A student who brings a firearm or knife to, or possesses a firearm or knife at an interscholastic competition, an extracurricular event, or at any other school program or activity that is not on school property may be expelled. The superintendent may reduce such expulsions on a case-by-case basis. 8. DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO 8A. Drugs, Alcohol and Counterfeit Controlled Substances Students shall not have or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; nor shall students be in posses- sion of counterfeit controlled substances, or substances the sale of which is prohibited to minors. This shall include but not be limited to counterfeit controlled drugs and medicines and counterfeit alcoholic substances, or substances in containers which imitate or appear to be the containers normally used in a commercial sale of alcoholic substances. Any student suspected of having or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be sent to the office for further investigation and disposition, including disciplinary action and/or referral as may be deemed appropriate. a. Anabolic Steroids Anabolic steroids, counterfeit alcoholic substances, or substances in containers which imitate or appear to be the containers normally used in a commercial sale of alcoholic substances are prohibited. Any student suspected of having or being under the influence of anabolic steroids, drugs or alcohol will be sent to the office for further investigation and disposition, including disciplinary action and/or referral as may be deemed appropriate. 8B. Tobacco Students are not permitted to use or be in possession of any form of tobacco or tobacco products on school property, or in any area under the control of the school district, or at any activity supervised by any school within the district. The Board prohibits the use or possession of electronic cigarettes or alternative nicotine delivery device by any student in any area or vehicle under the control of the District or at any activity supervised by any school within the District.

31 8C. Inhaling or Ingesting Glue or Other Substances No student shall sniff, inhale, or ingest glue, varnish, or other substances for the purpose of engaging in a mind-altering experience or for the purpose of becoming intoxicated. This includes huffing or any activity that involves inhaling fumes or gasses that might cause intoxication, euphoria or death. Further, no student shall possess any glue, varnish, or other substances on school premises where such posses- sion is related to or for the purpose of engaging in a mind-altering experience or becoming intoxicated. 8D. Possession of Drugs or Prescription Medication Any student found to be in possession of any drug or prescription medication without a valid prescription shall be subject to disciplinary action. Any student found to be distributing any drug or prescription medication shall be subject to disciplinary action, whether or not he or she possesses a valid prescription. Disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to one of more of the following: suspension; expulsion; permanent confiscation of the drugs or medication; and/or referral to the appropriate law enforcement or a government agencies. Any student found to be in possession of any drug or prescription medication must be able to verify that such possession is pursuant to a valid prescription. Drugs or medication found in any container other than a properly labeled prescription bottle shall rebuttably be presumed to be possessed without a prescription. The Board does not permit any student to possess, transmit, conceal, offer for sale, consume, show evidence of having consumed or used any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, non prescribed drugs, look-alike drugs or any mind-altering substance while on school grounds or facilities; at school-sponsored events; in other situations under the authority of the District or in school-owned or school-approved vehicles. Included in this prohibition are any substances represented as a controlled substance, nonalcoholic beers, steroids, tobacco and tobacco products and drug paraphernalia. 9. TRESPASSING AND LOITERING 9A. Trespassing and Loitering Students shall not trespass or loiter in or around school buildings or on property owned by the Board of Education. 9B. Suspended Or Expelled Students Being On School Property Students who have been suspended or expelled from school shall not be in any school building or on any school property during the time of their suspension of expulsion. Students who have been suspended or expelled from school shall not attend any school-related or school-sponsored events. Any student who violates this rule shall be subject to further disciplinary action, including further suspension or, if appropriate, additional days of expulsion. 10. FORGERY AND FRAUD A student who forges the signature of another person, misrepresents herself or himself, or falsifies information presented to school authorities will be subject to disciplinary action. 10A. CHEATING A student shall not engage in academic misconduct including cheating, copyright infringement, or plagiarism. Students who engage in cheating may receive a zero and they may receive additional disciplinary actions. 11. POSSESSION OF COMBUSTIBLE, FLAMMABLE, EXPLOSIVE OR BURNABLE ITEMS While on school property, no student shall be in possession of any article which is combustible, flammable, burnable or explosive, while that student is on school property. These prohibited items include, but are not limited to, lighters, matches, portable heaters, firecrackers, bombs or similar items. This prohibition does not apply to the use of such items in classrooms or in situations which are under the direct supervision of a teacher, administrator or other appropriate staff person, nor does it apply to situations in which students are directed to use equipment such as Bunsen burners or other combustible or other flammable items as part of classroom related activities. Any student found in possession of any of the aforementioned prohibited items shall be reported to the school administration. Any such item shall be confiscated by the school authorities and, where appropriate, such item will be turned over to the proper city or county law enforcement agency. Disciplinary action may be taken by the school authorities, including suspension and/or expulsion of the student. 32 12. POSSESSION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND LOOKALIKE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES Students may be permitted to possess electronic devices while on school property as directed by a classroom teacher or building administrator. Further, the possession and use of these devices should not cause a distraction or disruption to the educational process. Use of these devices in violation of this rule may result in confiscation of the device and disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. Other electronic devices that are determined by school officials to be inappropriate may be confiscated, and their possession may result in discipline up to and including expulsion. Due to sexting, Instant Messaging, and other concerns, cell phones can be a major distraction in schools and as such they affect student safety. For students whose phones have been taken because they violated this section of the Conduct Code, the following actions may be taken by school administrators: First offense: The student may retrieve the cell phone from the administrator that day after school. Second offense: The cell phone will be returned only after a meeting with the student’s parent or guardian. The district assumes no liability if these devices are broken, lost, or stolen. 12A. POSSESSION OF MUSIC AND PLAYING DEVICES Except with the permission of the building administrator, students should not be seen on school property with iPods, MP3 players, radios, televisions, headphones, pagers, small TVs, cameras, PDAs (personal digital assistants), data watches, DVD players, CD players, or other devices that play, store, or record music. Where administrators allow music to be played or heard, the music shall not be loud and it shall not contain offensive or lewd lyrics. The building administrator will determine whether or not lyrics are offensive or music is too loud. 13. POSSESSION OF OBSCENE MATERIALS Any student who is found to be in possession of obscene materials while under the jurisdiction of the school shall be subject to disciplinary action. Such action may include, but not be limited to, suspension, expulsion, permanent confiscation of the obscene materials, and/or referral to the appropriate law enforcement or government agencies. Obscene materials shall include, but not be limited to: video tapes, cards, posters, pictures or photographs, drawing, books, films, magazines, cassettes, records, and compact disks. What is obscene shall be determined on a case by case basis, but for the purpose of guidance shall include, but not be limited to: language, whether written or oral, and/or depictions, which are lewd, vulgar, degrading, sexually explicit or suggestive, or which appeal to prurient interests or pose a clear and imminent threat to school discipline and decorum. 14. LUNCHROOM BEHAVIOR Students will respect the rights of others and the authority of adults in the lunchroom. The following list, in addition to other behavior described in the Code of Conduct, is deemed inappropriate and subject to disciplinary action. 1. Running in the lunchroom 2. Intentionally creating loud disturbances 3. Throwing food or other objects 4. Leaving the lunchroom without permission 5. Refusing to clean up after oneself 6. Bringing in, or having delivered, “fast food” orders.

33 15. GUIDELINES FOR GOOD GROOMING The public schools of Elyria are deeply interested in each student as an individual and are committed to providing experiences for the student that will strengthen any weaknesses and capitalize on strengths. The schools are working to establish an educational climate that provides the student the opportunity to learn and the faculty the opportunity to teach. It is with this in mind that the student’s dress and groom- ing should be neat and clean and shall be such that it does not take away from these aforementioned opportunities, nor shall it at any time constitute a hazard to the student himself or herself or to others in the school. Individual freedom is important, but it must not infringe upon the rights of others. All students shall be required to dress and groom for school with attention and emphasis on cleanliness, decency, and safety. 15A. Clothing shall be appropriate to the school activity in which the student is engaged. 15B. Footwear must be worn at all times and should be of such design that damage to floors and furniture will not be likely. In addition, footwear should not create a safety hazard. 15C. Clothing designed for outside wear should be worn outside unless the building principal determines that conditions warrant otherwise. 15D. Sagging Pants: All pants must be size-appropriate and they must be worn waist-high with belts or suspenders. All pants must be worn waist high or higher. Sagging pants pose a safety threat and they are not to be worn in school. 15E. Head Gear (See Section 16, too). Students are not to wear: ‘do rags, wave caps, scarves, hats, or other apparel that covers the head or scalp. This restriction does not apply to students who, for religious, medical, or similar reason must wear certain head gear. These students may be allowed to wear this head gear at the discretion of the building administrator. 15F. In reference to shirts, tops, and other attire, the building administrator has the right to determine whether or not an item of clothing is too revealing. Oversized shirts can pose a safety issue and they are not to be worn in school. When either dress or grooming is questionable, the school administrator or his or her representative shall make the final decision about its appropriateness. 16. GANG ATTIRE The Elyria Board of Education is committed to ensuring the safety of all its students and staff. In order to carry out this commitment, the Board is prohibiting the presence of gangs and gang activity on school property or at school-related functions. A gang is defined as any non-school-sponsored group, whose membership may be secret or exclusive, whose purposes, practices, or intent is to commit violent or illegal acts, establish “turf” or territory, violate school rules, or threaten the safety or welfare of others. No student shall knowingly participate in gang-related activities or knowingly wear gang-related attire or attire which is associated with gangs. Such activity may include, but is not limited to: wearing gang slogans or markings; making gang “hand signs;” wearing gang colors, clothing, graffiti, or body markings; wearing medallions or insignias (like swastikas) which are associated with gang activity; wearing bandan- nas, “head rags,” or other head attire which can be associated with gangs; wearing tattoos; recruiting, initiating, or hazing students for gang membership; or defacing school property with gang graffiti. Any student found to be engaged in the aforementioned activity shall be suspended, or/and recommended for an expulsion, or/and referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Any student who engages in recruiting, while on school property or at a school-related event, of another student for gang membership, or who threatens, assaults, or intimidates another student for purposes of promoting or encouraging gang-related activity shall be immediately suspended and recommended for an expulsion from school. Any student who is involved in a gang-related attack, or who threatens a gang-related attack, on a student or school employee on school property or at a school-related event shall be immediately suspended and recommended for an expulsion from school.

34 17. COMPUTER NETWORK USE No student shall attempt unauthorized access to any board of education computer, computer file, or computer network. No student shall use any board of education computer or computer network to gain unauthorized access to any other computer, computer file, or computer network. No student shall use any board of education computer or computer network to transmit obscene material or to invade the privacy of or harass any other person. Students who violate this section shall be liable for all of the resulting charges and/or damages and may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or expulsion. 17A. COMPUTER/ONLINE SERVICES (Acceptable Use and Internet Safety) Technology can greatly enhance the instructional program, as well as the efficiency of the District. The Board recognizes that careful planning is essential to ensure the successful, equitable and cost-effective implementation of technology-based materials, equipment, systems and networks. Computers and use of the District network or online services support learning and enhance instruction, as well as assist in administration. Computer networks allow people to interact with many computers; the Internet allows people to interact with hundreds of thousands of networks. All computers are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical and legal manner. Failure to adhere to this policy and the guidelines below will result in the revocation of the user’s access privilege. Unacceptable uses of the computer/network include but are not limited to: 1. violating the conditions of State and Federal law dealing with students’ and employees’ rights to privacy; 2. using profanity, obscenity or other language which may be offensive to another user or intended to harass or bully other users; 3. reposting (forwarding) personal communication without the author’s prior consent; 4. copying commercial software and/or other material in violation of copyright law; 5. using the network for financial gain, for commercial activity or for any illegal activity; 6. “hacking” or gaining unauthorized access to other computers or computer systems, or attempting to gain such unauthorized access; 7. accessing and/or viewing inappropriate material and 8. downloading of freeware or shareware programs. The Superintendent/designee shall develop a plan to address the short- and long-term technology needs and provide for compatibility of resources among school sites, offices and other operations. As a basis for this plan, he/she shall examine and compare the costs and benefits of various resources and shall identify the blend of technologies and level of service necessary to support the instructional program. Because access to online services provides connections to other computer systems located all over the world, users (and parents of users who are under 18 years old) must understand that neither the school nor the District can control the content of the information available on these systems. Some of the information available is controversial and sometimes offensive. The Board does not condone the use of such materials. Employees, students and parents of students must be aware that the privileges to access online services are withdrawn from users who do not respect the rights of others or who do not follow the rules and regulations established. A user’s agreement is signed to indicate the user’s acknowledgment of the risks and regulations for computer/online services use. The District has implemented technology-blocking measure to prevent students from accessing inappropriate material or materials considered to be harmful to minors on school computers. The District has also purchased monitoring devices which maintain a running log of Internet activity, recording which sites a particular user has visited. “Harmful to minors” is defined as any picture, image, graphic image file or other visual depiction that: 1. taken as a whole and with respect to minors appeals to a prurient interest in nudity, sex or excretion; 2. depicts, describes or represents, in a patently offensive way with respect to what is suitable for minors, an actual or simulated sexual act or sexual contact, actual or simulated normal or perverted sexual acts or lewd exhibition of genitals or 3. taken as a whole, lacks serious literacy, artistic, political or scientific value as to minors. 35 A student who wishes to have computer network and Internet access during the school year must read the acceptable use and Internet safety policy and submit a properly signed agreement form. Students and staff are asked to sign a new agreement each year after reviewing the policies and regulations of the District. 18. STUDENT JOURNALISM Student handbooks, newspapers, yearbooks, and other official student publications are a part of the school curriculum and as such they are subject to the editorial control of school authorities. School authorities also have the right to control the time, place, and manner of distribution of such publications on school property. 19. REPEATED VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS Students who repeatedly and consistently violate the rules and regulations of the school and of the Code of Student Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion from school. 20. VIOLATIONS OF LAW Students who violate the law, or whose actions would be a violation of the law if committed by an adult, may be subject to suspension and expulsion. 20A. Other Violations Of School Board Or Building Policies And Regulations No student shall willfully fail to comply with; (1) policies, procedures, rules, and regulations established for the operation of the respective buildings, classrooms, other school district premises, and all curricular and extracurricular activities; (2) lawful requests or directions given by teachers or other persons in authority; or (3) the requirements of other disciplinary measures. 20B. Violation of The Lorain County Joint Vocational School Code of Pupil Conduct Elyria City School District resident students attending the Lorain County Joint Vocational School are subject to the Code of Pupil Conduct of that school. Violations of that Code may result in suspension and/or expulsion from the Elyria City Schools. 21. IN-SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT and PIC 21A. PIC (Positive Intervention Center) The purpose of the In School Assignment (ISA) Room or the Positive Intervention Center (PIC) is to allow students to remain in school while they are under suspension. ISA related offenses are usually of such a nature that they are not as serious as those for which an out of school suspension would be appropriate. In some instances, a school administrator may find it appropriate to allow a student to remain at school while under suspension. In such instances, a student may be required to attend the In School Assignment Room for a period of time as deemed appropriate by the school administrator and to comply with any reasonable restrictions that may be imposed by the school administrator. 22. EMERGENCY REMOVAL A student engaging in any of the previous types of misconduct may be promptly removed from any curricular or extra-curricular activity by a staff person or school administrator. The student may also be removed from the school premises by the superintendent, associate superintendent, principal, or assistant principal. Suspension and/or expulsion may follow. Behavior such that the student’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property. Behavior such that the student’s presence poses an on-going threat of disrupting the academic process taking place whether within a classroom or elsewhere on the school premises. 23. PERMANENT EXCLUSION The Board of Education may seek the permanent exclusion of a student 16 years of age or older who is either convicted in criminal court or adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for any of the following offenses which occur on school grounds or at a school function: Illegal conveyance or possession of a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance, carrying a concealed weapon, aggravated trafficking involving the possession of a bulk amount of a controlled substance or the sale of a controlled substance and/or: 36 Aggravated murder, murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, felonious or aggravated assault, rape, gross sexual imposition, or felonious penetration. In addition, complicity in any of the above acts may be the basis for permanent exclusion. Any building administrator witnessing or having knowledge of one of these acts must report the incident to the Superintendent within 24 hours, whether or not the student is over 16 years of age. If the Superintendent believes that a permanently excluded student no longer represents a danger to the health and safety of other students or staff, the Superintendent may seek the readmission of the student. If a plan satisfactory to the Superintendent developed and consent to follow such plan is provided by the student and his parents or legal guardian, then the Superintendent will recommend that the Board allow the student to attend classes within the district. The Board will act on the recommendation within 14 school days. If a student violates the terms of the re-admission plan, the Superintendent may immediately remove the student pending action by the Board. The Board’s action must take place within 5 school days from the receipt of the Superintendent’s recommendation to revoke the re-admission. A student who is in compliance with a probationary re-admission may request either an extension of the plan for an additional 90 days or for the Superintendent to recommend that the permanent exclusion be revoked. 24. LOCKER USE Lockers assigned to students remain the property of the Elyria City Schools. Students should use lockers only for the purpose intended for them. Misuse or abuse of lockers may result in disciplinary action. Authorized school personnel reserve the right to inspect lockers, without prior notice, for damage, misuse, unauthorized contents, or school property. 25. SEARCHES Inherent in the authority granted to school boards to manage their schools is the right to Inspect students’ school lockers or articles carried upon their persons and to interrogate individual students as necessary. 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Quote of the Week “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” – Henry Ford

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Saturday, October 15 Sunday, October 16

Word of mutable – changeable. A folding screen creates a mutable partition in a large room. the Week datebookstore.com 55 Monday, October 17

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-leg-, -lect- (to read, to choose) – legible, eligible, election, select Wednesday, October 19

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Quote of the Week “It is best to learn as we go, not go as we have learned.” – Leslie Jeanne Sahler

56 @schooldatebooks Thursday, October 20

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Friday, October 21

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 INSERVICE/RECORDS DAY NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS

Saturday, October 22 Sunday, October 23

Word of canard – lie, falsehood. Her ridiculous excuse was clearly a canard. the Week datebookstore.com 57 Monday, October 24

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Tuesday, October 25

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biblio- (book) – bibliography, bibliophile, Bible Wednesday, October 26

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Quote of “It is our choices...that show us what we truly are, far the Week more than our abilities.” – J.K. Rowling

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Word of halcyon – peaceful, calm. Amidst the turmoil, she dreamily recalled her halcyon days on the Week the beach. datebookstore.com 59 Monday, October 31

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Tuesday, November 1

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-luc- (light) – elucidate, lucid, translucent Wednesday, November 2

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Quote of the Week “Think it more satisfactory to live richly than die rich.” – Sir Thomas Browne, Sr.

60 @schooldatebooks Thursday, November 3

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Saturday, November 5 Sunday, November 6

Standard Time returns

Word of choleric – irritable, short-tempered. The choleric receptionist became enraged by the Week several prank phone calls. datebookstore.com 61 Monday, November 7

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Tuesday, November 8

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Election Day

-erg- (work) – energy, ergonomic, ergometer, metallurgy Wednesday, November 9

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Quote of “There is nothing in life more liberating than to fight for the Week something more than yourself.” – John McCain

62 @schooldatebooks Thursday, November 10

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Saturday, November 12 Sunday, November 13

Word of coterie – group of persons with a similar purpose. The women’s coterie liked to discuss the Week their favorite books. datebookstore.com 63 Monday, November 14

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Tuesday, November 15

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-fid-, -fide-, -feder- (faith, trust) – confidante, fidelity, confident, infidel, federal, confederacy Wednesday, November 16

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Quote of the Week “Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?” – Frank J. Giblin II

64 @schooldatebooks Thursday, November 17

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Word of diluvial – pertaining to a flood. Saturday’s rain brought yet another diluvial disaster to the Week the region. datebookstore.com 65 Monday, November 21

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-phon- (sound) – symphony, telephone, phonetic, phonograph, euphony, cacophony, telephone Wednesday, November 23

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 CONFERENCE MAKE-UP DAY NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS

Quote of “Dreams come true; without that possibility, nature would the Week not incite us to have them.” – John Updike

66 @schooldatebooks Thursday, November 24

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Friday, November 25

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 THANKSGIVING VACATION SCHOOLS CLOSED

Saturday, November 26 Sunday, November 27

Word of feckless – ineffective, worthless. His girlfriend’s father felt he was feckless, even though the Week he tried to find a job. datebookstore.com 67 Monday, November 28

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Tuesday, November 29

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-anthrop- (man) – anthropology, misanthrope, philanthropy Wednesday, November 30

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Quote of the Week “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott

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Word of apathy – lack of interest. Student apathy forced the club to dissolve. the Week datebookstore.com 69 Monday, December 5

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-ine (nature of) – masculine, genuine, medicine, opaline, Benedictine Wednesday, December 7

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Quote of the Week “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.” – Tom Hanks

70 @schooldatebooks Thursday, December 8

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Saturday, December 10 Sunday, December 11

Mawlid al-Nabi begins at sundown

Word of foible – minor weakness. While the employee’s resume is outstanding, her late arrival is the Week a foible. datebookstore.com 71 Monday, December 12

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dis-, dif- (not) – discord, differ, distrust Wednesday, December 14

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Quote of the Week “Learn to listen. Opportunity could be knocking at your door very softly.” – Frank Tyger

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Word of laudatory – praiseworthy. The principal commended our laudatory work. the Week datebookstore.com 73 Monday, December 19

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Tuesday, December 20

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-aster- (star) – asterisk, asteroid, disaster Wednesday, December 21

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other First Day of Winter K-12 WINTER BREAK SCHOOLS CLOSED

Quote of “Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it the Week what you’ve got.” – Steven Pressfield

74 @schooldatebooks Thursday, December 22

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Friday, December 23

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Saturday, December 24 Sunday, December 25

Hanukkah begins at sundown Christmas

Word of penury – poverty. The decrepit buildings gave the area a mark of penury. the Week datebookstore.com 75 Monday, December 26

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Tuesday, December 27

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-plac-, -pac- (please) – placid, placebo, placate, complacent, pacify Wednesday, December 28

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 WINTER BREAK SCHOOLS CLOSED

Quote of “The lips know only shallow tunes. The heart is where the Week great symphonies are born.” – Calvin Miller

76 @schooldatebooks Thursday, December 29

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Friday, December 30

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Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1

New Year’s Day

Word of impious – lacking reverence or respect. His callous attitude toward others reflects his the Week impious character. datebookstore.com 77 Monday, January 2

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Tuesday, January 3

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 WINTER BREAK ENDS SCHOOLS RESUMED

ego- (I, self) – egoist, egotist, egocentric Wednesday, January 4

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Quote of “Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that the Week is where your future lies.” – Ann Landers

78 @schooldatebooks Thursday, January 5

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Word of kitsch – tacky decorative objects. Their home is full of 1950s kitsch. the Week datebookstore.com 79 Monday, January 9

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Tuesday, January 10

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-mono- (one) – monopoly, monologue, monorail, monotonous, monomania, monolithic, monotone Wednesday, January 11

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Quote of the Week “The way to get ahead is to start now.” – William Feather

80 @schooldatebooks Thursday, January 12

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Friday, January 13

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 END OF SECOND GRADING PERIOD 47 DAYS

Saturday, January 14 Sunday, January 15

Word of itinerant – traveling from place to place. The itinerant circus will make its next stop in the Week my town. datebookstore.com 81 Monday, January 16

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Tuesday, January 17

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civi- (citizen) – civilization, civilian, civil Wednesday, January 18

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Quote of “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that the Week makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams

82 @schooldatebooks Thursday, January 19

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Saturday, January 21 Sunday, January 22

Word of assuage – make less severe. The government has tried to assuage the public’s fears. the Week datebookstore.com 83 Monday, January 23

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Tuesday, January 24

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-sed-, -sess-, -sid- (sit) – sediment, session, obsession, possess, preside, president, reside, subside Wednesday, January 25

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Quote of “If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep the Week walking, eventually you’ll make progress.” – Barack Obama

84 @schooldatebooks Thursday, January 26

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Saturday, January 28 Sunday, January 29

Chinese New Year

Word of enigmatic – puzzling. The Mona Lisa has a famously enigmatic smile. the Week datebookstore.com 85 Monday, January 30

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Tuesday, January 31

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deb-, -debit- (to owe) – debt, indebtedness, debenture Wednesday, February 1

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Quote of the Week “The point is not to pay back kindness, but to pass it on.” – Julia Alvarez

86 @schooldatebooks Thursday, February 2

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Friday, February 3

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Word of jettison – to cast overboard, discard. Before their move to Florida, the couple jettisoned the Week their winter clothes. datebookstore.com 87 Monday, February 6

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Tuesday, February 7

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com- (with, together) – combine, commerce, communicate Wednesday, February 8

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Quote of “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly the Week find out how far one can go.” – T. S. Eliot

88 @schooldatebooks Thursday, February 9

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Saturday, February 11 Sunday, February 12

Lincoln’s Birthday

Word of evanescent – vanishing, not lasting. Lovely yet evanescent, the sunrise lifted her spirits. the Week datebookstore.com 89 Monday, February 13

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Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Valentine’s Day

-vale-, -vali-, -valu- (strength, value) – equivalent, valiant, validity, evaluate, value, valor Wednesday, February 15

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Quote of the Week “There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” – Victor Hugo

90 @schooldatebooks Thursday, February 16

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Word of temerity – reckless boldness. She had the temerity to call me a liar. the Week datebookstore.com 91 Monday, February 20

Lang. Arts Math Science

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Tuesday, February 21

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bio- (life) – biology, biography, biochemist Wednesday, February 22

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Washington’s Birthday

Quote of “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to the Week win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” – Zig Ziglar

92 @schooldatebooks Thursday, February 23

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Word of maladroit – awkward, tactless, inept. His maladroit response to criticism upset the Week would-be voters. datebookstore.com 93 Monday, February 27

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cata- (down, break) – catastrophe, cataract, catapult Wednesday, March 1

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Ash Wednesday

Quote of the Week “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” – Charles Dickens

94 @schooldatebooks Thursday, March 2

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Word of kismet – destiny, fate. Jane likes movies depicting characters accepting their true kismet the Week in life. datebookstore.com 95 Monday, March 6

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-pell-, -puls- (to drive) – repel, expel, propellant, compulsion, pulsate Wednesday, March 8

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Quote of the Week “Leadership is action, not position.” – Donald H. McGannon

96 @schooldatebooks Thursday, March 9

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Saturday, March 11 Sunday, March 12

Daylight-Saving Time begins

Word of gustatory – relating to sense of taste. Sara’s cooking was full of gustatory delights. the Week datebookstore.com 97 Monday, March 13

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-dat- (to give) – data, mandate, date Wednesday, March 15

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Quote of the Week “The only way to have a life is to commit to it like crazy.” – Angelina Jolie

98 @schooldatebooks Thursday, March 16

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Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other St. Patrick’s Day

Saturday, March 18 Sunday, March 19

Word of retrogress – go backward. The project’s failure forced the team to retrogress. the Week datebookstore.com 99 Monday, March 20

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Tuesday, March 21

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circum- (around) – circumnavigate, circumspect, circumscribe Wednesday, March 22

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Quote of the Week “A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” – Francis Bacon

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Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other K-12 END OF THIRD GRADING PERIOD 47 DAYS

Saturday, March 25 Sunday, March 26

Word of irascible – easily angered. Her frequent outbursts show she’s becoming more irascible the Week as she ages. datebookstore.com 101 Monday, March 27

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-brev- (short) – brevity, abbreviate, breviary Wednesday, March 29

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Quote of “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run the Week over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers

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April Fools’ Day

Word of hinterland – wilderness. The family moved out of the city and into the hinterland. the Week datebookstore.com 103 Monday, April 3

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-ac, -ic (like, pertaining to) – cardiac, aquatic, dramatic, metallic Wednesday, April 5

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Quote of “If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you can create the Week it, you can become it.” – William Arthur Ward

104 @schooldatebooks Thursday, April 6

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Palm Sunday

Word of spurious – false, not genuine. They made spurious claims of personal injury. the Week datebookstore.com 105 Monday, April 10

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Tuesday, April 11

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-put-, -putat- (to trim, to calculate) – computation, amputate, putative Wednesday, April 12

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Quote of the Week “We can do anything we want as long as we stick to it long enough.” – Helen Keller

106 @schooldatebooks Thursday, April 13

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Friday, April 14

Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Good Friday K-12 SPRING BREAK BEGINS SCHOOLS CLOSED

Saturday, April 15 Sunday, April 16

Easter

Word of gourmand – lover of fine food. Jeff became a real gourmand after years of peanut butter the Week sandwiches in college. datebookstore.com 107 Monday, April 17

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Tuesday, April 18

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bi- (two) – bicameral, biennial, bicycle Wednesday, April 19

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Quote of “I come from a long line of family whose belief was, you can do the Week it, but you have to work really hard.” – Condoleeza Rice

108 @schooldatebooks Thursday, April 20

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Friday, April 21

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Saturday, April 22 Sunday, April 23

Earth Day

Word of gregarious – sociable. She was a gregarious, outgoing person even in new settings. the Week datebookstore.com 109 Monday, April 24

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Tuesday, April 25

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-doc-, -doct- (to teach) – docile, document, doctor Wednesday, April 26

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Quote of the Week “Life is a promise; fulfill it.” – Mother Teresa

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Word of adroit – accomplished, skillful. The dancer was adroit enough to succeed in tap and the Week ballet. datebookstore.com 111 Monday, May 1

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-tempor- (time) – contemporary, extemporaneous, temporize Wednesday, May 3

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Quote of “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often the Week more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

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Lang. Arts Math Science Soc. Studies Other Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 6 Sunday, May 7

Word of fortuitous – happening by chance. The collapse of its competitors brought fortuitous the Week gains to the company. datebookstore.com 113 Monday, May 8

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contra- (against) – contradict, contrary, contrast, contraband, contravene Wednesday, May 10

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Quote of the Week “The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Mother’s Day

Word of largess – generous bestowal of gifts. My grandpa showed great largess by giving me his the Week restored hot rod. datebookstore.com 115 Monday, May 15

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-astr- (star) – astronomy, astrology, astronaut, astrophysics, astrolabe Wednesday, May 17

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Quote of “Other people may not have had high expectations for me... the Week but I had high expectations for myself.” – Shannon Miller

116 @schooldatebooks Thursday, May 18

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Word of quell – to quiet, pacify. Police were called in to quell the restless crowd. the Week datebookstore.com 117 Monday, May 22

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de- (down, away) – debase, decant, depart, default Wednesday, May 24

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Quote of the Week “Courage means doing the impossible within the possible.” – Elie Wiesel

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Word of jocular – playful, suited to joking. The students were jocular as they counted down the the Week hours until spring break. datebookstore.com 119 Monday, May 29

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Tuesday, May 30

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-tort- (twist) – torture, retort, extort, distort, contort Wednesday, May 31

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Quote of the Week “I haven’t failed, I’ve found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” – Thomas Edison

120 @schooldatebooks Thursday, June 1

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Saturday, June 3 Sunday, June 4

Word of encomium – high praise. An encomium by the students ended the teacher’s farewell the Week dinner. datebookstore.com 121 Monday, June 5

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bene-, bon- (well, good) – benefactor, benevolence, bonus Wednesday, June 7

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Quote of “You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the Week the farther you get.” – Michael Phelps

122 @schooldatebooks Thursday, June 8

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Word of irreverent – showing disrespect. The television program takes an irreverent look at the Week doctors. datebookstore.com 123 Monday, June 12

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Tuesday, June 13

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dec- (ten) – decade, deciliter, decimal, decagon, decathlon Wednesday, June 14

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Quote of the Week “I will prepare, and some day my chance will come.” – Abraham Lincoln

124 @schooldatebooks Thursday, June 15

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Father’s Day

Word of lugubrious – melancholy, sorrowful. She knew he was upset by his lugubrious attitude. the Week datebookstore.com 125 JUNE 2017

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datebookstore.com 127 LANGUAGE ARTS {parts of speech}

A WORD THAT NAMES A PERSON, PLACE, A WORD THAT DESCRIBES OR NOUN THING, QUALITY, ACT OR FEELING. MODIFIES NOUNS AND PRONOUNS. ADJECTIVE ADJECTIVES SPECIFY COLOR, SIZE, NUMBER AND THE LIKE. Common nouns are general and do not refer to a specific person, location or object. Examples: red, large, three, gigantic, miniature Examples: man, city, tonight, honesty, happiness Adjectives have three forms: positive, comparative, Proper nouns are capitalized and refer to a and superlative. particular person, place or thing. The positive form describes a noun or pronoun Examples: Reggie, Market Square Arena, Saturday without comparing it to anything else. Example: My apple pie is good. A WORD THAT TAKES THE PLACE PRONOUN OF A NOUN. The comparative form compares two things. Example: Aunt Betty’s apple pie is better than mine. Nominative Case Pronouns replace the subject The superlative form compares three or more things. of a sentence or clause. Example: Mom’s apple pie is the best of all! Examples: She took the bus to visit Aunt Jane. A WORD (OR GROUP OF WORDS) We are looking forward to visiting Oregon. THAT SHOWS HOW A NOUN PREPOSITION OR PRONOUN RELATES TO Objective Case Pronouns receive a verb’s action ANOTHER WORD IN A SENTENCE. or follow a preposition. Examples: Please give me the papers. Timothy’s outstanding service earned him the Examples: The man walked into the gym. award. The horse leaped over the fence. Their team won the meet in spite of several players Possessive Case Pronouns show ownership or being injured. possession. Examples: The cougar escaped from its cage. A WORD THAT CONNECTS Their CONJUNCTION INDIVIDUAL WORDS OR car slid off the icy road. GROUPS OF WORDS.

A WORD THAT EXPRESSES ACTION OR A STATE OF BEING. IT ALSO INDICATES THE Coordinating conjunctions connect a word to a VERB TIME OF ACTION OR STATE OF BEING. A VERB HAS DIFFERENT FORMS DEPENDING ON ITS word, a clause to a clause, or a phrase to a phrase. NUMBER, PERSON, VOICE, TENSE AND MOOD. The sentence elements joined by a coordinating conjunction must be equal. Common coordinating Number indicates whether a verb is singular or plural. conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so. The verb and its subject must agree in number. Coordinating conjunctions used in pairs are called Examples: One dog barks. Two dogs bark. correlative conjunctions. Common correlative Person indicates whether the subject of the verb conjunctions are: either, or; neither, nor; not only, is 1st, 2nd or 3rd person and whether the subject is but also; both, and; whether, or. singular or plural. Verbs usually have a different Examples: Raccoons and squirrels frequently form only in third person singular of the present tense. invade our bird feeders. Examples: Singular Plural Neither Mary Ann nor Julie will be able to go with 1st Person: I stop. We stop. you. 2nd Person: You stop. You stop. Subordinating conjunctions connect and show the 3rd Person: He/She/It stops. They stop. relationship between two clauses that are not Voice indicates whether the subject is the doer or equally important. Common subordinate the receiver of the action verb. conjunctions are: until, unless, since, where, before, Examples: Cathy wrote the letter. (active voice) as, if, when, although, after, because, while, as long as, The letter was written by Cathy. (passive voice) as if, though, whereas. Examples: Until you decide to study, your grades Tense indicates when the action or state of being won’t improve. is taking place. If I hadn’t already made plans, I would have enjoyed Examples: We need the information now. (present) going to the mall with you. Reggie shot the ball. (past) A WORD THAT IS USED IN A You will enjoy the school play. (future) SENTENCE TO COMMUNICATE STRONG EMOTION OR SUR- INTERJECTION PRISE. PUNCTUATION IS USED A WORD THAT DESCRIBES OR MODIFIES TO SEPARATE AN INTERJECTION A VERB, AN ADJECTIVE OR ANOTHER FROM THE REST OF THE ADVERB ADVERB. AN ADVERB TELLS HOW, SENTENCE. WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW OFTEN AND HOW MUCH. Examples: Hooray! We finally scored a touchdown. Examples: The ball rolled slowly around the rim. Oh, no! I forgot the picnic basket. Soccer scores are reported daily in the newspaper. Yes! Her gymnastic routine was perfect. Ah, we finally get to stop and rest. 128 LANGUAGE ARTS {punctuation}

PERIOD COLON . :

Use: to end a sentence that makes a statement Use: after words or that gives a command not used as an introducing a list, quotation, exclamation. question or example. Example: Go to your room, and do not come Example: Sarah dropped her book bag and out out until dinner. spilled everything: books, pens, pencils, homework and makeup. Use: after an initial or an abbreviation. Examples: Mary J. Jones, Mr., Mrs., Ms. SEMICOLON ; COMMA , Use: to join compound sentences that are not Use: to separate words or groups of words in connected with a conjunction. a series. Example: It’s elementary, my dear Watson; Example: I used worms, minnows, larva, bread balls the butler is clearly responsible. and bacon for bait. Use: to separate groups of words. Note: Some stylebooks and teachers require a Example: I packed a toothbrush, deodorant comma before “and” in a series. and perfume; jeans, a raincoat and sweatshirts; Example: He ran, jumped, and yelled. and boots and tennis shoes. Use: to separate an explanatory phrase from the QUOTATION MARKS rest of the sentence. Example: Escargots, or snails, are a delicacy “” that I relish. Use: to frame direct quotations in a sentence. Only the exact words quoted are placed within Use: to distinguish items in an address and in the quotation marks. a date. Example: “I don’t know,” she said, “if I will Examples: John Doe, 290 Main Street, Midtown, be able to afford the vacation.” IN 48105 September 20, 1960 Use: to distinguish a word that is being discussed. Example: Mr. Jones suggested I replace the word Use: to separate a title or an initial that follows “always” with “often” in my theme. a name. Example: Joseph Jones, Ph.D. Use: to indicate that a word is slang. Example: Julie only bought that outfit to show that she’s “with it.”

QUESTION MARK Use: to punctuate titles of poems, short stories, ? songs, lectures, course titles, chapters of books Use: at the end of a direct or indirect question. and articles found in magazines, newspapers Example: Did your relatives invite you to visit and encyclopedias. them this summer? Examples: “You Are My Sunshine,” “Violence in Our Society,” “The Road Not Taken” Use: to punctuate a short question within parentheses. SINGLE QUOTATION MARK Example: I am leaving tomorrow (is that possible?) to visit my cousins in France. ‘’ Use: to punctuate a quotation within a quotation. Example: “My favorite song is ‘I’ve Been Working APOSTROPHE on the Railroad,’ ” answered little Joey. ,

Use: to show that one or more letters or numbers have been left out of a word to form a contraction. EXCLAMATION MARK Examples: do not = don’t | I have = I’ve ! Use: followed by an s is the possessive form of Use: to express strong feeling. singular nouns. Example: Help! Help! Example: I clearly saw this young man’s car run that stop sign. Use: possessive form of plural nouns ending in s is usually made by adding just an apostrophe. An apostrophe and s must be added to nouns not ending in s. Example: bosses = bosses’, children’s 129 LANGUAGE ARTS {MLA style of documentation}

Your works-cited list should appear at the end of your essay. It provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and retrieve any source you cite in the essay. Each source YOUR WORKS-CITED LIST you cite in the essay must appear in your works-cited list; likewise, each entry in the works-cited list must be cited in the text.

According to the Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition: {1} Double-space all entries. {2} Begin the first line of an entry flush with the left margin, and indent lines that follow by one-half inch. {3} List entries in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. If you are listing more than one work by the same author, alphabetize the works according to title. Instead of repeating the author’s name, type three hyphens followed by a period, and then give the title. {4} Italicize the titles of works published independently. Books, plays, long poems, pamphlets, periodicals and films are all published independently. {5} If the title of a book you are citing includes the title of another book, italicize the main title but not the other title. {6} Use quotation marks to indicate titles of short works included in larger works, song titles and titles of unpublished works. {7} Separate the author, title, and publication information with a period followed by one space. {8} Single space after a colon. {9} Use lowercase abbreviations to identify parts of a work (for example, vol. for volume), a named translator (trans.), and a named editor (ed.). However, when these designations follow a period, the first letter should be capitalized. {10} Use the shortened forms for the publisher’s name. When the publisher’s name includes the name of a person, cite the last name alone. When the publisher’s name includes the name of more than one person, cite only the first of these names. {11} Commonly used with electronic sources, the abbreviation n.p. indicates that neither a publisher nor a sponsor name has been provided. Use n.d. (for no date) when the web page does not provide a publication date.

Author’s last name, first name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. WEbSITES Publisher or sponsor, date of resource creation (if available or n.d. if you (GEnERAL GUIDELInES) don’t know the date). Web. Date of access.

pAGE On A WEbSITE “How to Change Your Car’s Oil.” eHow.com. eHow, n.d. Web. 5 Jan. 2015.

ARTICLE In A Wheelis, Mark. “Investigating Disease Outbreaks Under a Protocol to the jOURnAL fROM Emerging Infectious Diseases A WEbSITE Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.” (ALSO In pRInT) 6.6 (2014): 595-600. Web. 8 Feb. 2015.

ARTICLE In Author’s last name, first name. “Article title.” Periodical title. A pERIODICAL (GEnERAL GUIDELInES) Date: inclusive pages. Medium of publication.

bYLInED ARTICLE Barringer, Felicity. “Where Many Elderly Live, Signs of the Future.” fROM A DAILY nEWSpApER New York Times 7 Mar. 2014, nat. ed., sec. 1: 12. Print.

UnbYLInED ARTICLE “Infant Mortality Down; Race Disparity Widens.” Washington Post fROM A DAILY nEWSpApER 12 Mar. 2015: A12. Print.

ARTICLE fROM A Willis, Garry. “The Words that Remade America: Lincoln at Gettysburg.” MOnThLY OR bIMOnThLY MAGAzInE Atlantic June 2015: 57-79. Print.

ARTICLE fROM A Hughes, Robert. “Futurisms Farthest Frontier.” Time 9 July 2015: 58-59. WEEKLY OR bIWEEKLY MAGAzInE Print.

“A Question of Medical Sight.” Editorial. Plain Dealer 11 Mar. 2015: 6B. EDITORIAL Print.

130 LANGUAGE ARTS {MLA style of documentation}

Author’s last name, first name. Book title. Additional information. book City of publication: Publishing company, publication date. (GenerAL GuideLines) Medium of publication.

book by one Author Wheelen, Richard. Sherman’s March. New York: Crowell, 1978. Print.

Garreau, Joel. Edge City: Life on the New Frontier. New York: Doubleday, 1991. two or More books by the sAMe Author Print. ---. The Nine Nations of North America. Boston: Houghton, 1981. Print.

book by two or Purves, Alan C., and Victoria Rippere. Elements of Writing About a Literary three Authors Work. Urbana, Ill.: NCTE, 1968. Print.

book by four or Pratt, Robert A., et al. Masters of British Literature. Boston: Houghton, 1956. More Authors Print.

book by A The Rockefeller Panel Reports. Prospect for America. New York: corporAte Author Doubleday, 1961. Print.

book by An Literary Market Place: The Dictionary of American Book Publishing. AnonyMous Author 2003 ed. New York: Bowker, 2002. Print.

book with An Author Toomer, Jean. Cane. Ed. Darwin T. Turner. New York: Norton, 1988. And An editor Print.

Morris, William. “The Haystack in the Floods.” Nineteenth Century A work in An AnthoLoGy British Minor Poets. Eds. Richard Wilbur and W. H. Auden. New York: Dell, Laurel Edition, 1965. 35-52. Print.

An edition other Chaucer, Geoffrey. The Riverside Chaucer. Ed. Larry D. Benson. 3rd ed. thAn the first Boston: Houghton, 1987. Print.

siGned ArticLe in Wallace, Wilson D. “Superstition.” World Book Encyclopedia. 1970 ed. A reference book Print.

unsiGned ArticLe in “Tharp, Twyla.” Who’s Who of American Women. 17th ed. 1991-1992. A reference book Print.

131 SCIENCE {periodic table of the elements} 18 Neon Lr Ar Argon Xenon Xe Radon Kr Lu Ne Helium (222) (294) (262) He Rn 4.003 39.95 83.80 131.3 175.0 20.18 Krypton Lutetium Uuo 2 10 18 36 54 86 118 71 103 VIIIA Ununoctium Lawrencium I F 17 At Cl Iodine Br Yb (210) (294) (259) VIIA No 35.45 19.00 79.90 126.9 173.1 Fluorine Chlorine Astatine Bromine Nobelium Uus Ytterbium 117 17 9 35 53 85 70 102 Ununseptium This table is as of May 1, 2013. This table is as of May S 16 O Se Te Sulfur VIA Lv Po Oxygen (209) (258) 16.00 32.07 127.6 168.9 Thulium Tm Md Selenium Tellurium Polonium 8 16 34 52 84 116 69 101 78.96(3) Mendelvium Livermorium P 15 N VA Bi Er As Sb Erbium (288) (257) 14.01 30.97 74.92 121.8 209.0 167.3 Arsenic Fm Bismuth Nitrogen Fermium Antimony Uup 7 15 33 51 83 115 68 100 Phosphorus Ununpentium Tin C 14 Si Lead Fl Es Sn Silicon Pb Ge IVA (252) Carbon 12.01 28.09 72.64 118.7 207.2 164.9 Ho Holmium Flerovium 6 14 32 50 82 114 67 99 Einsteinium Germanium 13 B Al In Tl Cf IIIA Boron Indium Ga (284) (251) Gallium 204.4 Dy 10.81 26.98 69.72 114.8 162.5 Thallium Uut Aluminum Ununtrium 81 5 13 31 49 113 66 98 Californium Dysprosium 12 Zinc IIB Zn Bk Tb (285) (247) Cd Cn 112.4 200.6 158.9 Hg Terbium Mercury Cadmium Berkelium 30 48 80 112 65 97 65.38(2) Copernicium Symbol of Symbol the Element IB 11 Gold Silver Ag Rg Au (272) (247) Cu Curium Copper 63.55 107.9 197.0 157.3 Gd Cm 29 47 79 111 64 96 Gadolinium Roentgenium Silver Ag 107.9 10 47 Pt Ni Nickel Pd Ds Eu (271) (243) 58.69 106.4 195.1 152.0 Am Platinum Palladium Europium Americium 28 46 78 110 63 95 Darmstadtium Element Name Element

9 Ir Cobalt Pu Iridium Co Rh (244) (268) Mt 58.93 102.9 192.2 150.4 Sm Rhodium Plutonium 62 94 77 109 27 45 VIIIB Samarium Meitnerium

8 Atomic Mass Atomic Iron Fe Os Hs Ru (277) (145) (237) 55.85 101.1 190.2 Np Hassium Osmium Pm 26 44 76 108 61 93 Ruthenium Neptunium Atomic Number Atomic Promethium

7 U (98) Tc Re Bh (264) VIIB 54.94 186.2 144.2 238.0 Nd Bohrium Mn Uranium Rhenium Transition Metals Transition 107 25 43 75 60 92 Technetium Manganese Neodymium For elements with no stable isotopes, the mass number of the isotope with the longest half-life is in parentheses. elements with no stable isotopes, the mass number of isotope longest half-life is in parentheses. For temporarily assigned. names are claimed but not confirmed. Element of elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 are Discoveries 6 VIB Pr W Sg Pa Cr (266) 52.00 183.9 140.9 231.0 Mo Tungsten Chromium Seaborgium 95.96(2) 24 42 74 106 59 91 Molybdenum Protactinium Praseodymium 5 V VB Ta Ce Th (262) Cerium 180.9 50.94 92.91 140.1 232.0 Nb Db Dubnium Niobium Thorium Tantalum Vanadium 23 41 105 58 90 73

4 Ti Rf Zr La Ac IVB Hf (261) (227) 47.87 91.22 178.5 138.9 Hafnium Titanium Actinium Zirconium 22 40 72 104 57 89 Lanthanum Rutherfordium # 3 ## Group IA (excluding Hydrogen) comprises the alkali metals. Hydrogen) IA (excluding Group IIA comprises the alkaline-earth metals. Group VIIIA comprises the noble gases. Group Y Sc IIIB 57-71 44.96 88.91 Yttrium 89-103 Scandium 39 21 2 IIA Sr Be Ca Ba Ra 9.012 24.31 40.08 87.61 (226) Calcium Barium Mg 137.3 Radium Series Series Beryllium Strontium 4 12 20 38 56 88 Magnesium Actinoid Actinoid ## Lanthanoid # *Numbering system adopted by IUPAC. system adopted by *Numbering the mid-20th century. system widely used from **Numbering 1* K H Li Fr Cs IA** Na Rb (223) Lithium Cesium Sodium 1.008 22.99 39.10 85.47 132.9 Rubidium Francium Hydrogen 1 3 11 19 37 55 87

Potassium 6.941(2)

Notes: Notes: æ dia Britannica, and others and Britannica, dia Encyclop (IUPAC), Chemistry Applied and Pure of Union International The Source:

132 SCIENCE {unit conversions}

English to mEtric convErsions

To Convert Multiply By To Find

arEa square inches 6.45 square centimeters square feet 0.09 square meters square miles 2.58 square kilometers acres 0.40 hectares

lEngth inches 2.54 centimeters feet 0.30 meters yards 0.91 meters miles 1.61 kilometers

mass anD WEight ounces 28.30 grams pounds 0.45 kilograms pounds 4.45 newtons short tons 0.91 metric tons

volumE cubic inches 16.39 cubic centimeters cubic feet 0.02 cubic meters quarts 0.95 liters gallons 3.79 liters mEtric to English convErsions

To Convert Multiply By To Find

arEa square centimeters 0.16 square inches square meters 10.76 square feet square kilometers 0.39 square miles hectares 2.47 acres Freezing Point of Water Freezing Point of lEngth centimeters 0.39 inches meters 3.28 feet meters 1.09 yards kilometers .62 miles

mass anD WEight grams 0.04 ounces kilograms 2.20 pounds metric tons 1.10 short tons newtons .023 pound force

volumE cubic centimeters 0.06 cubic inches cubic meters 35.3 cubic feet tEmpEraturE liters 1.06 quarts liters 0.26 gallons Fahrenheit to celsius: subtract 32, then multiply by 5 and divide by 9. celsius to Fahrenheit: multiply by 9, divide by 5, then add 32.

133 SCIENCE {weights & measures & formulas}

WeighTs And MeAsures

engLish MeTriC Area Area 1 square foot (ft2) ------144 square inches (in2) 1 sq centimeter (cm2) ---100 sq millimeters (mm2) 1 square yard (yd2) ------9 square feet 1 sq meter (m2) ------10,000 sq centimeters 1 acre ------43,560 square feet 1 hectare (ha) ------10,000 square meters 1 square mile (mi2)------640 acres 1 sq kilometer (km2) ------1,000,000 sq meters Capacity Capacity 1 cup (c) ------8 fluid ounces (fl oz) 1 milliliter (ml) ------.001 liter (L) 1 pint (pt) ------2 cups 1 centiliter (cl) ------.01 liter 1 quart (qt) ------2 pints 1 deciliter (dl) ------.1 liter 1 quart ------4 cups 1 dekaliter (dal) ------10 liters 1 gallon (gal) ------4 quarts 1 hectoliter (hl) ------100 liters 1 kiloliter (kl) ------1,000 liters Length 1 foot (ft) ------12 inches (in) Length 1 yard (yd) ------36 inches 1 millimeter (mm) ------.001 meter (m) 1 yard ------3 feet 1 centimeter (cm) ------.01 meter 1 mile (mi) ------5,280 feet 1 decimeter (dm) ------.1 meter 1 mile ------1,760 yards 1 dekameter (dam) ------10 meters 1 hectometer (hm) ------100 meters Time 1 kilometer (km) ------1,000 meters 1 minute (min) ------60 seconds (s) 1 hour (h) ------60 minutes Mass/Weight 1 day (d) ------24 hours 1 milligram (mg) ------.001 gram (g) 1 week (wk) ------7 days 1 centigram (cg) ------.01 gram 1 year (yr) ------12 months (mo) 1 decigram (dg) ------.1 gram 1 year ------52 weeks 1 dekagram (dag) ------10 grams 1 year ------365 days 1 hectogram (hg) ------100 grams 1 century (c) ------100 years 1 kilogram (kg) ------1,000 grams 1 metric ton (t) ------1,000 kilograms Weight 1 pound (lb) ------16 ounces (oz) 1 short ton (T) ------2,000 pounds

FOrMuLAs

Perimeter of a rectangle ------P = 2(l+w) FOrMuLA KeY Perimeter of a square ------P = 4s Perimeter of a regular polygon ------P = ns A = area (n = number of sides) b = base, length of any side of a plane figure Area of a rectangle ------A = lw B = area of base Area of a square ------A = s2 d = diameter Area of a parallelogram ------A = bh h = height, perpendicular distance from Area of a triangle ------A = ½bh the furthest point of the figure to the Area of a trapezoid ------A = ½h(b1 + b2) extended base Area of a circle ------A = πr2 l = length Circumference of a circle ------C = πd, or 2πr P = perimeter Volume of a rectangular prism ------V = lwh r = radius Volume of any prism ------V = Bh s = side Volume of a cylinder ------V = πr2h sa = surface area Volume of a pyramid ------V = ⅓Bh V = volume Volume of a cone ------V = ⅓πr2h w = width Surface area of a cylinder ----SA = 2πr2 + 2πrh Pythagorean Theorem ------a2 + b2 = c2 (sides of a right triangle)

Simple interest ------I = prt I = interest, p = principal, r = rate, t = time

Distance ------d = rt d = distance, r = rate, t = time 134 MATHEMATICS {algebra & mathematical symbols}

ALGEBRA

Expanding Laws of Exponents Logarithms r s r+s {1} a(b+c) = ab+ac {1} a a = a {1} Log (xy) = Log x+Log y r s r-s {2} (a+b)2 = a2+2ab+b2 {2} a /a = a {2} Log xr = r Log x r s p r+s-p {3} (a-b)2 = a2-2ab+b2 {3} a a /a = a {3} Log x = n x = 10n (Common log) 2 {4} r s rs n {4} (a+b)(a+c) = a +ac+ab+bc (a ) = a {4} Logax = n x = a (Log to the base a) r r r {5} (a+b)(c+d)=ac+ad+bc+bd {5} (ab) =a b {5} Ln x = n x = en (Natural log) r r r {6} (a+b)3 = a3+3a2b+3ab2+b3 {6} (a/b) =a /b (b≠0) {6} Log (x/y) = Log x-Log y 0 {7} (a-b)3 = a3-3a2b+3ab2-b3 {7} a =1 (a≠0) -r r e=2.71828183 {8} a2-b2 = (a+b)(a-b) {8} a =1/a (a≠0) 3 3 2 2 {9} a +b = (a+b)(a -ab+b ) if r and s are positive integers {10} a3b-ab = ab(a+1)(a-1) {11} a2-2ab+b2=(a-b)2 {12} a3-b3=(a-b)(a2+ab+b2)

Quadratic Formula When given a formula in the form of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0

-b+ b2-4ac The solution can be derived using the quadratic formula x = 2a

MATHEMATICAL SYMBOLS

plus greater than circle minus less than arc of circle plus or minus greater than or equal to square multiplied by less than or equal to rectangle divided by infinity parallelogram equal to is to (ratio) triangle not equal to as (proportion) angle nearly equal to pi (--3.14159) right angle square root of x therefore perpendicular --- root of x because parallel percentage absolute value of x degrees sum of and so on minutes

135 MATHEMATICS {area & volume}

PARALLELOGRAM RECTANGLE RIGHT TRIANGLE

A B b C l c b a h a h

A b D C a B

Area of ABCD = bh Perimeter = 2(l + h) Area = ab/2 Area = l x h c2 = a2 + b2 (Pythagorean Theorem)

ISOSCELES TRIANGLE CIRCLE RECTANGULAR PRISM

C w l a a r h h

A b B

Surface area of a prism = Area = bh/2 Circumference of a circle = 2πr 2(wl + lh + wh) 2 Area of a circle = πr Volume of a prism = l x w x h

SPHERE CYLINDER CONE PYRAMID

h r l l h h r r B

Surface area of a pyramid Surface area of Surface area of a Surface area of a cone = B + Lateral Area (Lateral a sphere = 4πr2 cylinder = 2πrh + 2πr2 = πrl + πr2 (l=slant height) area=sum of triangular faces) Volume of a sphere Volume of a cylinder Volume of a cone Volume of a pyramid = 4πr3/3 = πr2h = πr2h/3 = Bh/3 (B = area of base)

CIRCLE THEOREMS

D x x a C r C b P Q C 2x A B

∠ x = 90° C is the center of the circle ∠ a = ∠ b (PQ is the diameter) (Both angles intercept arc AB)

136 GEOGRAPHY {world map}

137 HEALTHY LIVING {alcohol & tobacco} FACT AND FICTION: Substances and your body

Home is where the heart is. Your body is your home. A home you can’t move out of, trade, or replace. Unlike a home made of lumber and nails, what you do in your home can’t be repaired. It stays with you forever. The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs makes our homes grow old faster. Things can begin to break, look worn, and fall into disrepair surprisingly quickly. Since substances can make a person feel good for a little while, they can make a user forget the damage they are doing.

Alcohol Tobacco A legal intoxicant that is unarguably A leafy plant which contains nicotine, the most dangerous drug on the planet. an addictive stimulant. Out of 20 often- Each year, more people are injured used drugs, nicotine ranked third or die from Alcohol-related most addictive, just behind Heroin accidents or illnesses than any and Cocaine. other drug. Tobacco… Drinking… …stinks. Smoking smells …makes skin brittle and awful and pollutes the air. dry, causing cracking, blem- Chewing tobacco can stain ishes, and bloating of the the teeth, cause bad breath skin; especially in the face and gum recession. and stomach regions. …has tons of harm- …harms every organ ful chemicals. If you in the body. Alcohol smoke, you are coating damages the entire your lungs with tar, digestive system. It hydrogen cyanide (rat can cause scarring of poison), benzene (a the liver and eventu- gasoline additive), and ally lead to liver disease. formaldehyde (a chemi- Alcohol can cause your brain chem- cal used to preserve dead bodies), just istry to change, causing memory loss to name a few. That can’t be good for and sudden mood swings. anyone. …is packed with empty calories. …is so addictive that even a couple Alcoholic beverages are very high in of cigarettes can cause dependence. calories and can cause weight gain Studies have shown this addiction and increase the risk of diabetes, even to be just as powerful as that of a if taken in moderation! regular smoker! “Just this once,” can Learn More At: very easily become a long, drawn-out www.alcohol-facts.net struggle with nicotine. Don’t fall into the tobacco trap! Learn More At: www.acde.org/ “Addiction” Defined: Be careful and treat your …to be “addicted” is to be chemically- body with respect! dependent. When addicted, a person will compulsively seek out a substance despite knowing and experiencing its harmful effects upon themselves and those around them.

138 HEALTHY LIVING {stop cyberbullying}

139 HEALTHY LIVING {internet safety tips}

Online Safety

Be Smart! Be Respectful! Be Secure! The internet is a real life place with real life dangers. Be smart and take steps to keep yourself safe online. Be Smart! Everything you post online stays online forever! It can be copied, saved, and distributed by anyone. Think, before you post images or words you might regret! Be Respectful! When online, people sometimes forget that they are communicating with other people and not with their computer screen. They might say or do things online they would never say or do in person. These people are called Cyber-Bullies. Remember to treat others online as you would want to be treated. Don’t say or do anything that you wouldn’t say or do to someone face-to-face. Be kind, courteous, and respectful to others. Cyber-Bullying is serious and a crime in many states. Be Secure! The online world is not a game. It is real life. Keeping your personal and financial information safe is important. Here are a few tips on how to keep your information safe online: Ò If it isn’t required, don’t fill it in. Ò Keep your passwords and login information to e-mail, social networking sites, and other accounts secret from even your best friend. Change your password(s) periodically. Ò Pick a password that has numbers and letters in it, varied capitalization, and has more than seven characters. Ò Make sure your connection is secure before logging in. Ò Check the URL (www. Address) of the website you are logging into. Don’t trust the appearance of the site itself. Ò If you get an e-mail about something important, research the e-mail and make sure it isn’t a scam. Don’t use the e-mail’s links or download information from your e-mail. Ò Use up-to-date Anti-Virus software, and do regular scans for viruses. Have you or someone you know... …ever had money stolen from them online? Discuss …ever posted something or had something posted they would rather not have online? Discuss …ever accidently or purposefully sent an e-mail or text to someone and hurt their feelings? Discuss Why is it important to be smart, safe and respectful online? Answer on a separate piece of paper.

140 SUCCESS SKILLS {plan for success}

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DON’T BECOME SUCCESSFUL BY LUCK. THEIR SUCCESS IS THE RESULT OF SETTING GOALS AND WORKING TO ACHIEVE THOSE GOALS. IN PLAN FOR SUCCESS OTHER WORDS, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE PLAN TO SUCCEED. YOU, TOO, CAN PLAN TO SUCCEED. DON’T PROCRASTINATE. GOOD INTENTIONS WILL NOT HELP YOU SUCCEED. START PLANNING FOR SUCCESS TODAY!

{1} Organization – Getting organized is the first step to success. Remember that you are responsible for knowing about and completing your assignments and special projects. Use your datebook to write down your homework, extracurricular activities, community activities and home responsibilities. Make sure you have all the materials you need when you go to class and when you do your homework. {2} Time Management – Managing time wisely will help ensure that you have the opportunity to do both the things you need to do and the things you want to do. Plan a definite time to do your homework. Plan time for extracurricular and social activities as well as home responsibilities. Commit yourself to your time plan, but be flexible. For example, if something happens that makes it impossible for you to do homework during the regularly scheduled time, plan an alternate time to do the homework. {3} Set Priorities – If you have lots to do, it is important to set priorities. Rank each task in 1, 2, 3 order. Start with #1 – the most important task – and continue on down the list. When doing homework, start with the subject in which you need the most improvement. Check off finished tasks. If you frequently find that you cannot finish all the tasks on your list, you may need to prioritize your optional activities and eliminate some that are low on your priority list. {4} Set Goals – Just wishing to get better grades or to excel in soccer accomplishes nothing. You need a plan of action to achieve your goals. Setting goals will result in better grades and higher self-esteem. Best of all, setting goals will make you feel in control of your life. Some hints for setting goals: Be specific. List specific goals for each academic subject. Also list goals for other school and home activities. Set time limits. Your goals can be both short-term (within a month or on the next quiz or test) and long-term (within the semester or within the school year). Set realistic goals. For example, if math has always been difficult for you, don’t aim for an “A” in Algebra at the beginning of the year. If you usually get a “C-” in math, you may want to begin by setting a short-term goal of “C+” or “B-”. Reaching that first short-term goal will give you the confidence to raise your goal for the next test or the next grading period. Draw up a step-by-step plan of action for reaching each goal; then go for it! Write your goals down, and put them in several places (your locker, your datebook, your bulletin board) so you will see them several times a day. Share your goals with others – your parents, teachers, good friends, etc. They can give you encouragement. Keep at it! Be determined, and keep a positive attitude. Visualize yourself achieving your goals. Reward yourself when you reach a goal.

141 SUCCESS SKILLS {preparing for college}

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

The College Application Process {1} The application process begins in NINTH grade. Your grades and coursework will directly impact your admittance to college. {2} Fill your schedule with a variety of subjects and difficulty. Colleges are looking for well-rounded students who are highly motivated. Do your best in each class. Do not let a class slip because it does not interest you. Colleges look for a consistent performance in all subjects. {3} Take the SAT or ACT in time to include scores on your college applications. {4} Look at as many potential colleges as possible. Do not limit your options. {5} Visit as many campuses as possible and talk to students, staff and the office of admissions while at the college. {6} Send applications to prospective colleges beginning in early fall of your senior year. You can obtain applications and information in the guidance office or online at university and college websites. {7} Fill out any potential scholarship forms and send them to the appropriate personnel. {8} Allow at least two weeks for your counselor to process your applications. {9} Many schools will respond to your application within four to six weeks. Steps for Juniors {1} Talk to your counselor about filling your junior-year class schedule with coursework in English, foreign language, social studies, science, and mathematics. It is recommended that students take as many mathematics courses as possible. {2} Colleges are looking for well-rounded students in the arts, business, drama, and speech. {3} Find out when potential universities are visiting your school or when your school is going on visitations to potential colleges. {4} It is best to visit campuses when classes are in session. (Not spring break, Christmas or any major holiday.) {5} Take a course that prepares you for the SAT or ACT. {6} At the beginning of your junior year, take the PSAT exam to practice and gauge yourself for the SAT. {7} Take the SAT or ACT in the spring of your junior year. If you feel the score does not reflet your ability, retake the exam during your senior year. {8} Start applying for any scholarships for which you feel you are qualified. {9} If you know your intended field of study in college, schedule your senior year with an emphasis in that area. {10} Plan to visit as many colleges during the summer as possible. Steps for Seniors {1} Attend as many college fairs as possible in your local area. {2} Visit as many institutions and universities as possible. It is best to visit campuses when classes are in session. (Not spring break, Christmas, or any major holiday.) {3} When visiting colleges, meet with the admissions office and financial aid office as well as speak with professors in your intended field of study. {4} Talk to older friends and students about that particular college or university. {5} Ensure that your SAT or ACT scores meet the requirments of the colleges and universities that interest you. If necessary, retake the entrance exams. {6} Make a list of admission deadlines at the colleges you are interested in attending. {7} Submit completed college applications to your guidance counselor, and be sure to include any application fees. {8} File a financial aid form. {9} Inquire about any available scholarships, and be sure to meet the appropriate requirements and deadlines. {10} Keep a file of any correspondence from potential colleges for future reference. 142 SUCCESS SKILLS {leadership — leadership qualities}

Leadership Qualities Load up on What Leaders need Heard the phrase, “born leader”? Don’t believe it. Good leaders learn and then practice their skills, just like everyone else. True, there’s a boatload of skills that go into spelling “Leadership.”

tHey incLude:

Listening  Everyone deserves their say. Good leaders share the floor L and carefully consider what others suggest.

exampLe  Showing is always more powerful than telling, so your E actions speak louder than words. Pitch in and model what you want others to do. attitude  Believing you and your group can accomplish something is A the biggest part of the equation. Be positive, encouraging and optimistic. It’s catching! diaLogue  Anyone can talk at someone. It’s a special skill to make it D a true give-and-take dialogue, a discussion that includes everyone and all points of view. Good leaders know the value of dialogue. energy  Effective leaders are often described as tireless. Although you E can get some rest, the energy you bring to your group will be a motivator and component in your success. responsibiLity  The buck stops here, good leaders know, meaning R they’ve got to do what’s expected, keep their word and follow through every step of the way. standards  This one’s especially tough. You’ve got to raise the bar, S rise to the occasion and go beyond the norm. Good leaders set and achieve high standards. HumiLity  With all your success as a leader, shouldn’t you get to brag H a bit? No. Good leaders give credit to the workers, volunteers, the whole team. Humble pie, you’ll find, is pretty tasty! integrity  With so many looking up to leaders, expectations are high. I That’s where integrity comes in. Be true to yourself, your group, your cause. The highest ethics and truthfulness will serve you well. passion  Good leaders do more than care. They passionately P care. They go the extra mile. And passion instills other to act and stay committed.

143 CHARACTER {anti-bullying}

BanishBanish BulliesBullies Look around you. How many times a day do you witness someone being a bully? Bullies are those bad apples who intentionally and repetitively abuse other people who are less powerful than they are. The bad news is this: Bullies have a toxic effect on themselves and everyone around them, whether you happen to be the direct victim of their nastiness or not. Sources: USA Today, Centers for Disease Control Today, Sources: USA Even innocent bystanders are negatively affected. And, if you stand silently by, you’re showing your approval, even if you don’t approve. There is no surefire way to ban- Let ’em know. ish bullies, but there are some Bullies pick on people things you can do. For starters: they think are different. Let your friends and fellow Don’t students know you won’t stand be a bully. If by while someone is teased you feel angry and out of control, stop, or taunted for being a breathe deeply and Work with different size or sex, relax. Don’t take it student leaders and school officials race or religion. out on someone to create safe, anonymous else. ways to report threats, drug use, weapons possession, etc. Remem- ber, there’s a fundamental difference between being a snitch and coura- geously taking a stand against Stick with the group. aggressive and potentially Whenever possible, avoid Be dangerous behaviors. being alone. Walk away. If you see a bully or SMART someone who looks suspicious, take another route. Stay Exude confidence. You’re less likely to be targeted by attackers if you appear poised and unafraid. Follow your hunches. If a situation feels creepy, get SAFE out of it. To reduce your Keep your eyes open. When you’re out in public, chances of stay aware of the people around you. Also, key in physical harm: on what they are doing and why that makes you feel uncomfortable. Be in the know. The better you size up a person and a situation, the safer you’ll be.

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