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ADAMS COUNTY OHIO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2015-2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..................................................................................... 1 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY ................................................... 1 ENROLLMENT .............................................................................. 2 WITHDRAWAL .............................................................................. 3 ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE............................................................ 3 TARDINESS .................................................................................... 5 SCHOOL PROCEDURE for TRUANCY ....................................... 5 DAILY ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE .................................................. 5 BICYCLES ...................................................................................... 6 BUS TRANSPORTATION ............................................................. 6 STUDENT SELF-TRANSPORTATION ........................................ 8 LOCKERS ....................................................................................... 9 RESPECT for PROPERTY of OTHERS ......................................... 9 PERSONAL PROPERTY to be left at HOME .............................. 10 LOST and FOUND ........................................................................ 10 DISTRICT LIBRARY RESOURCES ........................................... 10 TELEPHONE ................................................................................ 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS .................................................................... 11 COMPUTER ACCESS .................................................................. 11 MEDICAL ..................................................................................... 12 EMERGENCY SITUATIONS/EARLY SCHOOL CLOSINGS .. 13 VISITORS...................................................................................... 14 VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOL ....................................................... 14 STUDENT Rules/Regulations ....................................................... 15 RULES ........................................................................................... 15 LEAVING SCHOOL ..................................................................... 18 DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS ..................................................... 19 DUE PROCESS/SAFEGUARDS .................................................. 19 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ................................................................. 20 EDUCATIONAL TRIPS ............................................................... 20 EXTRACURRICULAR ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ..... 21 EXTRACURRICULAR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS ........... 21 SCHOOL DANCES ....................................................................... 22 PARTIES ....................................................................................... 22 SCHOOL-SPONSORED ASSEMBLIES ...................................... 23 CLASS OFFICERS........................................................................ 23 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY .................................................. 23 SCHOOL FUND-RAISING .......................................................... 24 i PETS and ANIMALS .................................................................... 24 LOST or DAMAGED SCHOOL PROPERTY .............................. 24 STUDENT FEES ........................................................................... 24 WORK PERMIT ............................................................................ 25 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE ......................................... 25 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES ................................................. 25 OFFER v/s SERVE BREAKFAST ................................................ 25 OFFER v/s SERVE LUNCH ......................................................... 26 ADVANCE PAY and CHARGING .............................................. 26 MEAL BENEFITS/ALTERNATES .............................................. 28 CLOSED CAMPUS ....................................................................... 28 GRADING - ELEMENTARY ....................................................... 29 PROMOTION and RETENTION .................................................. 30 GRADING - SECONDARY .......................................................... 31 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 32 EARLY GRADUATION ............................................................... 36 CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER ............................................ 36 CREDIT FLEXIBILITY ................................................................ 36 COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS (CCP) ................................................ 37 HOME SCHOOLING .................................................................... 39 PART-TIME ENROLLMENT ...................................................... 39 DIPLOMA WITH HONORS ......................................................... 40 CLASS RANK ............................................................................... 41 GUIDANCE SERVICES ............................................................... 42 NOTIFICATION POLICES of NON-DISCRIMINATION ......... 43 FERPA ........................................................................................... 43 PPRA .............................................................................................. 44 STATE TESTING CALENDAR ................................................... 46 RECRUITER OPT-OUT ................................................................ 47 ii ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL RICHARD SEAS 544-2336 SUPERINTENDENT 544-5586 NORTH ADAMS ELEMENTARY NORTH ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL MARLA YOUNG, PRINCIPAL MATT YOUNG, PRINCIPAL DEIRDRE MILLS, ASST. PRINCIPAL DEREK TACKETT, ASST. PRINCIPAL 386-2516 386-2528 PEEBLES ELEMENTARY PEEBLES HIGH SCHOOL AMANDA LAMB, PRINCIPAL TIM DAVIS, PRINCIPAL CARRIE FULLER, ASST. ERIC HAMBRICK, ASST. PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL 587-2681 587-2611 WEST UNION HIGH SCHOOL WEST UNION ELEMENTARY BEN KING, PRINCIPAL SHAY PENNINGTON, PRINCIPAL ROGER TAYLOR, ASST. PRINCIPAL EMILY COLLETT, ASST. PRINCIPAL FRANKIE STEPHENS KARL BOERGER ASST. PRINCIPAL 544-5553 544-2951 BUS GARAGE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER LARRY BENNINGTON, DIRECTOR JASON VESEY, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION FRANKIE STEPHENS, ASST. 587-2761 PRINCIPAL 544-2336 General Disclaimer – Should the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Department of Education, or the Adams County Ohio Valley Board of Education adopt new law or administrative rules, the rules and regulations of the ACOVSD Student Handbook are secondary to the above mentioned agencies. ACOVSD Policy is superior to the Student Handbook and any changes made in board policy will be followed if there is a conflict between the policy and the student handbook. District Website http://www.ovsd.us Parents have the right to request information regarding the professional qualification of their child’s teacher. Contact Human Resources at 544-5586 WELCOME Welcome to the Adams County Ohio Valley School District. This handbook is for your use to make you and your parents* aware of the rules, policies, and information necessary for a successful year. We urge you and your parents to read this book carefully and keep it handy for reference. Please contact your building principal or superintendent if you have any questions. We value your input and know that by working together, (students, parents, school staff and community), our school district will improve in its quality of education and you will be proud to say, “I am from the Adams County Ohio Valley School District.” Have a good year! EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY The Board of Education and staff believe in the following educational philosophy for the Adams County Ohio Valley School District: MISSION STATEMENT “Our mission is to reach excellence through continuous improvement.” BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe that: All children can learn. The instructional program must be challenging and provide appropriate opportunities for all students. Technology is an integral part of an instructional program. School employees are accountable for the work they do and for the things over which they have control. Our schools must provide a caring, friendly, and safe climate for learning. Our schools are an integral part of and belong to our community. Public education is vital to community development and well being. Our school facilities and equipment must be able to support quality education. High expectations of individual behavior and achievement will encourage each student and district employee to realize his/her potential. Learning brings joy and is a lifetime pursuit for students and employees. * In this handbook any reference to parent or parents is meant to include the court appointed guardian. 1 PARAMETERS The educational needs of our students will be our highest priority. The physical and emotional health, safety, and welfare of our students will not be jeopardized. We will not allow the lack of funds to impede the pursuit of quality education. We will communicate openly, honestly, and in a timely manner to foster trust and understanding. No significant change in operation will be implemented unless mandated by law without student, employee, and community involvement in the planning process. In order to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and maximum educational value, we will not institute or continue programs without cost/benefit analysis. ENROLLMENT/WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES ENROLLMENT 1. Students are