GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL the Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education

GROSSE POINTE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

The Grosse Pointe Public School System Board of Education Brian Summerfield, President Margaret Weertz, Vice President Judy Gafa, Treasurer Cynthia Pangborn, Secretary Kathleen Abke, Trustee Ahmed Ismail, Trustee Christopher Profeta, Trustee Superintendent Dr. Gary C. Niehaus

Main Office – (313) 432-3500 Main Office Fax – (313) 432-3544 Attendance Message Line - (313) 432-3501 9th & 11th GRADES – 432-3503 (Mrs. Murphy) 10th & 12th GRADES – 432-3531 (Mrs. Cavera) Counseling Center – 432-3519 Counseling Center Fax – 432-3527

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Administration………………………… 4 Graduation Requirements…………... 48 Absentee Consequences…………… 12 Guidance and Counseling………….. 58 Absentee Interventions……………… 12 High School Operations……………. 63 Administration of the Code of Home Athletic Contest Site………… 76 Conduct………………… 34 Interscholastic Sports………………. 77 Alcohol / Drug Abuse………………… 30 Leaving School………………………. 14 Alcohol and Detection Devices…….. 31 Medications…………………………… 66 Annual Notifications…………………. 70 National Honor Society……………… 74 Attendance Appeals…………………. 13 Nondiscrimination Statement……….. 3 Attendance Exceptions……………… 13 Non-Exempt Absences……………… 11 Attendance Policy……………………. 8 Parent/Guardian Calls……………….. 10 Attendance Responsibilities………… 8 Parking………………………………… 66 Bell Schedule………………………… 6 PBIS…………………………………… 17 Capped Absences and Class Personal Electronics………………… 32 Credit…………………… 10 Pre-Arranged Absences…………….. 11 Classroom Expectations……………. 15 Program of Studies………………….. 50 Class Level Change………………… 59 Schedule Changes………………….. 60 Code of Conduct…………………….. 17 Student Assistance Services………. 60 Code of Conduct Due Process Student Government, Activities, and Appeals……………. 40 and Athletics…………… 72 Dress Code…………………………… 31 Student Pledge of Academic Emergency Procedures……………. 45 Integrity………………… 90 Exams………………………………… 46 Student Searches……………………. 33 Exempt Absences…………………… 11 Smoking………………………………. 33 Extra-Curricular Handbook and Tardy Policy…………………………... 14 Code of Conduct……… 80 Test For Credit……………………….. 45 Faculty…………………………………. 5 Technology Use Policy……………… 87 Grading……………………………….. 54 Theft…………………………………… 34 Graduation……………………………. 47 Vision/Mission/Beliefs……………….. 7

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Grosse Pointe Public School System is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); Sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); or Handicap (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Grievance Regulations (G.P.P.S. Policy AC) are available for those who believe that this policy has been abused. Equal access is provided to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Stefanie Hayes, Director of Student Services 20090 Morningside Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Phone: (313) 432-3851 [email protected]

If the individual filling the grievance alleges that the Section 504/ADA coordinator has engaged in discrimination, then the individual filing the grievance must provide the documentation to the Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services at:

Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services 389 St. Clair Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 Phone: (313) 432-3016

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INCIDENTS REQUIRING REPORTS TO AUTHORITIES: Wayne Country Family Independence Agency – Protective Services (incidents of child abuse) (313)396-0300

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MAIN OFFICE (313) 432-3500 FAX (313) 432-3502

ADMINISTRATION Principal - Moussa Hamka Secretary - Linda Schultz Assistant Principal – Cindy Parravano Assistant Principal – Joe Spryszak Secretary - TBD Assistant Principal/Athletic Director – Jeremy Hawkins Athletics Secretary – Jane Schmidt

ATHLETIC OFFICE (313) 432-3541 FAX (313) 432-3544

COUNSELING CENTER Receptionist (313) 432-3519 FAX (313) 432-3527

COUNSELORS Nicholas Bernbeck – 432-3523 Eric Burson – 432-3524 Aja Perales – 432-3526 Troy Glasser – 432-3521 Beth Walsh-Sahutske – 432-3522

Social Worker, Douglas Roby – 432-3588 School Psychologist, Lisa Khoury – 432-3525

THIS SCHOOL IS UNDER SURVEILLANCE

2017 – 2018 FACULTY Adams, James, Science Modlin, Marianne, Lifeskills Amato, Bettina, Mod/Class Lang Monaghan, John, English Aro, Kit, Art Moon, Amanda, Mod/Class Lang Baer, Kristen, SRC Morefield-Pinder,Cindy, Mod/Class Lang Barczyk, Taylor, Lifeskills Moretz, Erin, Bus. Ed. Booth, Christopher, Social Studies Nardone, DeEtte, Social Studies Borja, Christine, Mod/Class Lang O’Hare, Patti, Lifeskills Bornoty, Elizabeth, Math Orban, Amanda, Math Bouda, Chris, Social Studies Overs, Melissa, Mod/Class Lang Bouda, Lisa, Science Palen, Peter, Social Studies Buksar-Cecil, Michelle, Art Parent, Katie, English Burson, Eric, Counselor Partalis, Christine, Mod/Class Lang Campion, Harry, English Pascoe, Dennis, English Caralis, Kendra, Social Studies Peck, Danielle, English Cayo, William, Bus. Ed. Peltier, Scott, Mod/Class Lang Cooper, James, Social Studies Philliben, Kristie, Math Cox, Kevin, English Pratt, Chris, Performing Arts Distelrath, Laura, Math Rennell, Michael, Social Studies Dolson, Jeanne, Tech Ed. Richman, Lisa, Mod/Class. Lang./English Donaghue, Carrie, SRC Roby, Douglas, Social Worker Dunham, Meaghan, English Roebuck, Jenna, Math Edgerton, Kaitlin, Journalism Rose, Margaret, Art Flynn, Jeanne, ESL Rothenbuhler, Shelly, Science Gerbi, Ashley, SRC Rotole, Jill, A.I. Geresy, Steve, ITV Shelson, Jacqueline, Math Glasser, Troy, Counselor Siemaszko, Sandi, Social Studies Griffin, Shantrel, E.I. Smith, David, Mod/Class Lang. Gross, James, Perf. Arts Sobolak, Claire, Science Harris, Christine, Science Staperfenne, Christin, SRC Henk, Ericka, English Stevens, Jodi, English Hepner, Chad, Social Studies Szmrecsanyi, Tom, Art Hernandez, Troy, Science Takis, Chris, Performing Arts Johnson, Amy, SRC Theisen, John, Science Khoury, Lisa, School Psychologist Treharne, Annie, Science Kim, Stephen, Science Tremain, Joel, A.I. Kline, Lisa, Math Triden, Liz, Social Studies Lauer, Melanie, English Truza, Kimberly, Mod/Class Lang Lee, Stephanie, English Vassel, Alan, Math Loughlin, Taryn, English Walsh-Sahutske, Beth, Counselor Lulis, Elizabeth, English Washburne, Crosby, Social Studies Martin, David, Math Westfall, Nicole, Health Martinuzzi, Dori, SRC Wheaton, Ryan, Math McConaghy, Alexa, Math Wieseler, Jessica, Science McCue, Sandra, English Wolfe, Emily, Art McCulloch, Lauren, Science Wozniak, Jennifer, Math McGuire, Courtney, Media Specialist Wozniak, Robert, ILO PE McGuire, Matt, Science Zaranek, Stephen, Phys. Educ. McNamara, Shawn, Science Department chair indicated in bold type. 5

Bell schedules TUESDAY – FRIDAY SCHEDULE “A” This schedule is followed Tuesday through Friday except on days to be announced. PLC Mondays follow Bell Schedule “B”.

LUNCH HOUR SCHEDULES:  FIRST Lunch – Main Bldg. – 1st floor, all of “S” Bldg.  SECOND Lunch – Main Bldg. – 2nd floor & 4th floor, all of IA Bldg.

Period Time 1 8:00 – 8:49 2 8:56 – 9:45 3 9:52 – 10:45 Includes announcements 10:52 – 11:28 Early lunch period 4E 11:28 – 12:17 Class for early lunch 4L 10:52 – 11:41 Class for late lunch 11:41 – 12:17 Late lunch period 5 12:24 – 1:13 6 1:20 – 2:09 7 2:16 – 3:05

BELL SCHEDULE “B” for P. L. C. MONDAYS “P.L.C. Mondays” – First hour will start at 8:42 a.m. every Monday, * except on exam days or other days to be announced. Monday late starts provide time for staff to meet as a Professional Learning Community (P.L.C.). Staff members will meet in teams with the focus on improving student achievement. Please note the schedule listed below for late start P.L.C. Mondays.

NOTE LUNCH HOUR SCHEDULES:  EARLY Lunch – Main Bldg. – 1st floor, all of “S” Bldg.  LATE Lunch – Main Bldg. – 2nd & 4th floor, all of IA Bldg.

Period Time 1 8:42 – 9:25 2 9:32 – 10:15 3 10:22 – 11:09 Includes announcements 11:16 – 11:52 Early lunch period 4E 11:52 – 12:35 Class for early lunch 4L 11:16 – 11:59 Class for late lunch 11:59 – 12:35 Late lunch period 5 12:42 – 1:25 6 1:32 – 2:15 7 2:22 – 3:05

VISION/MISSION/BELIEFS

VISION STATEMENT OF GPPS OneGP: Where everyone learns, every day. MISSION OF GPPS Promote Innovation Maximize Potential Embrace Community VISION OF GP SOUTH Educating students to be the best in, and for, the world. MISSION OF CP SOUTH The community of Grosse Pointe South High School is committed to ensure that all Grosse Pointe South High School graduates demonstrate the knowledge, creativity and skills necessary to establish self-worth as independent, contributing members of society, prepared for life-long learning and success in a changing world. BELIEFS * Every student can learn. * Learning must be a lifelong process. * Every student is entitled to the best possible education. * Education is a shared responsibility among educators, parents, and community. * Students are responsible for their own learning. * Every student is entitled to be respected, nurtured, and valued. * Individuals are responsible for the choices they make.

ATTENDANCE POLICY SUMMARY Administrative Guideline 5200 - The Board of Education as an agency of the State is required to enforce the regular attendance of students. The Board recognizes that the presence in the classroom enables the student to participate in instruction, class discussions, and other related activities. As such, regular attendance and classroom participation are integral to instilling incentives for the student to excel. Attendance shall be required of all District students, except those exempted under Policy 5223 or by other provisions of State law, during the days and hours that the school is in session or during the attendance sessions to which s/he has been assigned. The Superintendent shall require, from the parent of each student, a statement and/or confirmation of the cause for such absence. The Board reserves the right to verify such statements and to investigate the cause of each absence. The Board may report to the Intermediate School District infractions of the law regarding the attendance of students below the age of sixteen (16). Repeated infractions of Board policy requiring the attendance of enrolled students may result in the suspension or expulsion of the student from the District program. The Grosse Pointe Public School System believes that students should be in class, on time, every school day. The district believes that a good school attendance program is necessary in order to uphold standards, support academic success, and promote responsible, lifelong attendance habits. Attendance need not always be within the school facilities, but a student will be considered to be in attendance if present at any assigned place where school is in session by authority of the Board. The Board shall consider each student assigned to a program of other guided learning experiences, authorized under Policy 2370, to be in regular attendance for the program provided that s/he reports to such staff member s/he is assigned for guidance at the place in which s/he is conducting study, and regularly demonstrates progress toward the objectives of the course of study. PHILOSOPHY OF ATTENDANCE Good attendance is one of the most important single factors that contribute to greater levels of achievement by students. The Grosse Pointe Public School System, a partnership of parents, students, teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff believes that regular, punctual class attendance contributes strongly to a positive preparation for the demands of life after high school. Accordingly, the Grosse Pointe Public School System has developed a High School At- tendance Policy (JB) and a set of Attendance Procedure Regulations designed to promote good attendance in a guidance-oriented manner. The effectiveness of this policy and regulations de- pends upon parent, students, and school staff working together to see that students attend classes regularly and acquire a sound high school education as they prepare to be responsible citizens and members of society. ATTENDANCE RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENTS Students have the responsibility to attend all their classes regularly and to be on time in order to receive maximum benefits from the high school instructional program, to assist in keeping disruption of the educational environment to a minimum, and to develop lifetime habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and reliability. While it is possible for an absent student to make up some missed schoolwork, it is impossible to compensate completely for absence from classes. Irregular attend- 8

ance or tardiness not only threatens to retard the academic growth of the absent student, but it may also interfere with the learning progress of other students who are regular and prompt in attending all their classes. PARENTS Parents have the responsibility to call in each absence as soon as possible on the day of the absence. Calls must be made before the student leaves the building, for unavoidable appointment and no later than 10 AM the following school day for an all-day absence and to follow all attendance regulations. Parents also have the responsibility to set home priorities that support education, to require regular attendance of their sons and daughters, to provide effective discipline and guidance if unexcused or excessive absences occur, to react promptly to attendance information provided by the school, and to support the school’s efforts to improve student attendance. TEACHERS Teachers have the responsibility to encourage good attendance by planning and providing engaging instruction that motivates students to want to attend, keeping accurate daily records, and coop- erating with counselors, administrators, and office staff in communicating attendance issues promptly and accurately. COUNSELORS Counselors have the responsibility to respond to parent requests for timely information and insight on the attendance patterns of their children, to consult with students and teachers about instructional problems of students related to irregular attendance, and to counsel students and parents about unexcused or excessive absence. ADMINISTRATORS-SUPPORT STAFF Administrators have the responsibility to develop procedures that provide prompt feedback to students, parents, counselors, and teachers, to communicate these procedures clearly, to administer the attendance policy with fairness and consistency, and to monitor the results and effectiveness of the policy. The Board authorizes, but does not encourage the Superintendent, to suspend a student from a particular class or from school if sincere efforts by the staff and parents cannot rectify the pattern of absence. In keeping with its philosophy, the Board supports efforts to provide for out-of-school alternative educational opportunities for truant students rather than to heighten the effects of absence through suspension. The Superintendent shall develop procedures for the attendance of students which: A. ensure a school session which is in conformity with the requirement of the law; B. ensure that students absent for any excusable reason have an opportunity to make up work they missed; C. ensure the student is not given a failing grade or his/her credit is not unconditionally revoked where lack of attendance is the sole or primary determining factor; D. govern the keeping of attendance records in accordance with the rules of the State Board and the Michigan Department of Education Pupil Accounting Manual, including a written electronic attendance procedure, if applicable; E. identify the habitual truant, investigate the cause(s) of his/her behavior, and consider modification of his/her educational program to meet particular needs and interests; F. ensure that any student who, due to a specifically identifiable physical or mental im- 9

pairment, exceeds or may exceed the District’s limit on excused absence is referred for evaluation for eligibility either under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; G. establish consequences for excessive unexcused absences. Such guidelines should provide that a student’s grade in any course is based on his/her performance in the instructional setting and is not reduced for reasons of conduct. If a student violates the attendance or other rules of the school, s/he should be disciplined appropriately for the misconduct, but his/her grades should be based upon what the student can demonstrate s/he has learned. M.C.L.A.380.1531, 380.1561(3a-3c), 380.1586(3)

PARENT/GUARDIAN CALLS Please note: A parent/guardian cannot excuse any absence or tardy for a student who is on campus, or a student who leaves campus without prior permission from a parent and properly signing-out in the high school attendance office. South High School Attendance Office: 432-3501

A parent/guardian call excusing a student’s absence should be made as soon as possible on the day of the absence, or by 10 am the following day, at the latest, and must be before the student leaves the building for an unavoidable appointment, or it will remain unexcused. Following receipt of the parent/guardian call, the student’s absence will be marked excused and, if non-exempt (explained below); the absence is counted in the maximum of 10 allowable absences per class, per semester. An exempt absence is not counted in the maximum of 10. A student is subject to loss of semester course credit and a failing grade for the semester upon the eleventh (11) excused, non- exempt absence per class, per semester. To repeat: an absence is considered unexcused or a “skip” if: 1. Parent/guardian call is NOT received prior to the student leaving the building after attending class. 2. Parent/guardian call is NOT received by 10 am following the day of an absence unless documentation of an exempt absence is received. PLEASE NOTE: A student is subject to loss of semester course credit upon the 4th unexcused absence in a class, in a semester. CAPPED ABSENCES AND CLASS CREDIT To earn course credit and a passing grade, a student’s absences each semester must not exceed TEN (10) absences per class, per semester except where exemptions are noted, AND ALSO, to earn course credit and a passing grade, a student’s absences each semester (within this cap of 10) must not exceed THREE UNEXCUSED absences per class, per semester.

Under the High School Attendance Policy, all students are limited to a maximum of 10 non-exempt absences per class which includes excused absence and no more than two (2) unexcused absences, per semester, or 3 unexcused absences per semester per class, as defined in Administra- tive Regulation (JB-R). The upon the 11th capped absence or the 4th unexcused absence, a student may be dropped from the class and receive an “attendance R”, or be placed on an attendance contract. is loss of credit, Attendance ‘R’.

Note: A student tardy to class more than (6) minute after the bell rings receives an unexcused absences unless the parent/guardian calls to excuse the tardy no later than 10 am of the day following the tardy.

NON-EXEMPT ABSENCES (Counts towards capped 10) EXCUSED ABSENCE An absences is considered excused if: 1. A student is absent for a full or partial day and the parent has provided an explanation of the absence prior to 10 AM on the day following the absence. 2. Student signs out in the attendance office and parent provides a reason for departure prior to the student leaving campus.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE An absence is considered unexcused if the student is: 1. Absent for a full or partial day with no parent/guardian communication excusing the absence at the latest, by 10 AM on the day following the absence. 2. Arrival to class more than 6 minutes after the bell without parent/guardian communication excusing the absence at the latest, by 10 AM on the day following the late arrival. 3. Leaving the building without the attendance office receiving prior communication from a parent/guardian and properly checking out through the attendance office.

EXEMPT ABSENCES (Not counted towards capped 10) With appropriate written documentation as outlined in Administrative Guideline 5200, certain excused absences may be considered Exempt Absences. Exempt absences are not included in the total of absences used in determining a student’s eligibility for course credit, as defined in Adminis- trative Guideline 5200. Exempt absences are not counted in the cap ten (10) and include: 1. Illness and medical appointment with documentation 2. Professional appointments with documentation 3. School-related absences including counselor business, athletics, activities, field trips, exclusions 4. Funeral / bereavement with documentation 5. Court appearances with documentation 6. Observation or celebration of a bonafide religious holiday 7. Meetings with college representatives at the student’s high school 8. College visits (must provide documentation from the college verifying the visit)

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES If absences beyond the school-scheduled vacation period become necessary, prior to his/her absence, a student must:  obtain a pre-arranged absence form from his/her counselor, and  have his/her teachers sign the form as acknowledgement but not approval of the absence.  obtain permission from the Principal. If this process is not followed, teachers are not obligated to allow a student to make up missed work. 11

If this procedure is followed, students have the opportunity to complete assignments and make up tests, but teachers are under no obligation to provide extra help after vacations. Students have 3 days to make up assignments and tests after the return. If assignments and tests are not completed within 3 days, a failing grade for the test or assignment may be given. ABSENTEE INTERVENTIONS The school system believes that high standards are maintained by consistent enforcement of the district’s high school attendance policy. Toward that end, we employ 5 important forms of attendance support. 1. Early intervention and personal assistance with attendance problems by counselors, social workers, administrators, teachers, and office staff are offered whenever appropriate. 2. Attendance letters are emailed to notify parents when students have reached their 8th and 10th capped absence. 3. Administration meets with students when they have accumulated 3 unexcused absences in any class, per semester. 4. Administration meets with students when they have accumulated 4 unexcused absences and/or have reached their 11th capped absence to determine if student will be placed on an attendance contract or removed from class with an Attendance “R”. 5. Parents are contacted daily by the automated calling system for any unexcused absence including six (6) minute tardies. Attendance records will also be available to parents daily through Parent Connect. ABSENTEE CONSEQUENCES A set of firm consequences exist which includes assigning detentions through loss of semester credit for excessive absences for the course. The consequences for unexcused absences in a class, per semester are as follows: 1. First unexcused absence = half (1/2) hour after school detention and parent notification. 2. Second unexcused absence = one (1) hour after school detention and parent notification. 3. Third unexcused absence = three (3) hour Saturday school detention and parent notification.  Upon the 4th unexcused absence in a class a students may be placed on an attendance contract, or receive an “attendance R” and receive a reduced schedule, or receive and “attendance R” and be placed in a tutorial.  When removed from class the student is issued a letter ‘R’ grade, indicating removal from class for attendance reasons, with no credit assigned. The student will have an opportunity to earn credit in the class if he/she is able to pass (with a C+ or better grade) the District approved test-out assessment. In this case, the student will be issued a ‘G’ (passing) grade indicating credit earned. This grade will not be computed in the student’s semester or cumulative grade point average.  Failure to serve a scheduled detention may result in further disciplinary action including separation. A discipline issued as a result of detentions not served will not nullify the original detention issued.

NOTE: Year courses are broken into semesters for purposes of reducing credit. The student’s credit and grade earned in the other semester are not affected. PLEASE NOTE: An administrator has the discretion to exempt student absences as special circumstances may dictate during the school year. 12

ALSO NOTE: When a sensitive or personal issue is involved in an attendance matter, a parent, a student, or a student’s advocate may request that an administrator deal directly with the case. In such situations, administrator confidentiality and an exemption may be requested.

ATTENDANCE POLICY EXCEPTIONS In the event of extraordinary circumstances, parents may petition either an administrator who may decide the case without referring it to an ARB, or an ARB, before an anticipated absence to ask that it be excluded from the maximum of 10 allowed per semester, per class. Exception requests must be made in writing and submitted as early as possible, but normally no later than 10 days prior to the scheduled absence. A hearing about the request may be called, if necessary, before a decision is made about an attendance exception.

PLEASE NOTE: It is an administrative prerogative to review any attendance case at any point and determine it should be handled administratively.

APPEALS TO ADMINISTRATORS AND THE ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD Reasonable, timely reviews of student attendance patterns occur at two points: a) when a student is in imminent danger of semester credit loss due to poor attendance, or b) when a parent/guardian, an advocate, or a student appeals a loss of credit for the semester due to the student’s record of excessive absences (either more than 10 excused, non-exempt absences per class, per semester or more than 3 “skips” per class, per semester. To appeal removal from a class for poor attendance, student must appeal within 5 school days of loss of credit-failing grade notification in order to present a case to an ARB in a timely way. Ap- peals must first be heard by the building administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: After filing an attendance appeal, a student continues to attend his/her class and to do all work in the class until the attendance appeal is heard.

For appeals denied by a building administrator, further appeal may be made to an ARB if a student’s parent or guardian makes a written request within (3) three school days of an appeal denied by an administrator. When an Attendance Review Board (ARB) is acting during an intervention or on a student’s or parent’s, or advocate’s appeal, the ARB reviews each situation on an individual case basis. An ARB consists of 1 administrator and 1 teacher. It meets as often as necessary during the school year. The Attendance Review Board examines the facts of each appeal to determine if a student is to be retained in a class with the opportunity for re-instatement of semester course credit. The ARB will include in its written decision a statement about how the student’s grade and credit for the course will be computed for the semester/year. A parent/guardian, or adult advocate for the student (e.g. the student’s counselor) must accompany the student during the scheduled ARB or the appeal is dropped due to lack of support, or re-scheduled due to an unexpected conflict. ARB options include:  uphold the loss of semester class credit with accompanying semester ‘R’ grade decision;

 allow a student to audit a class for remainder of semester;  design a set of specific criteria for “another chance” known as a performance contract;  reinstate the student in the class. LEAVING SCHOOL Students who must leave school during the school day for doctor appointments or other unavoidable absences that cannot be scheduled outside the school day must have their parent/guardian phone the Attendance Office BEFORE the student is excused from school. The student must obtain a dismissal slip from the attendance office prior to leaving the school building. Students who do not check out properly through the Attendance Office will be considered unexcused for all class periods that are missed. Upon returning to school, a student is responsible for checking back in to school through the Attendance Office. MAKE-UP PRIVILEGES Make-up privileges are allowed for absences that are excused. Grades can be earned if students make up their work within a reasonable time after the absence. A reasonable time is defined as no more than twice the number of days of the absence. If work is not made up within this time, a failing grade for the test or assignment may be given. VACATION The school system does not condone vacation absences that exceed school-scheduled vacation periods although a student may be excused if approved by the Principal. Any absence beyond school-scheduled vacation periods is counted in the maximum of 10 per class, per semester. PLEASE NOTE: Parents are responsible for restricting vacations to designated times.

TARDY POLICY

Tardiness is defined as entering a classroom without a pass from a faculty/staff member after the bell, up through the first 6 minutes of class. Tardies are monitored and issued consequences by teachers in support of the policy. The purpose of the GP South HS tardy policy is to promote student responsibility. In addition to the definition above, tardiness includes any unexcused appearance of a student beyond the scheduled time that a class or activity begins in that room. Excessive tardiness is a problem that may lead to appropriate interventions and/or consequences to correct the behavior. Every student tardy will be documented in attendance and monitored. To improve the use of class time and to encourage students to accept responsibility, the following tardy policy will be enforced:

1. Tardy to School: When a student arrives at school after the start of the school day, he/she will be required to sign-in at the Attendance Office, get a pass to enter class, and report directly to class. Students who are late by more than 6 min. will be issued an after school detention from the Attendance Office. Fail- ure to comply will be classified as truancy. 2. + 6 min. tardy Per board policy, tardies over 6 minutes are considered unexcused absences. Students may lose class credit at four unexcused absences. At all times, unless a student has permission, he/she must be in their assigned class. 14

3. Tardy to Class: Students who are tardy to class (6 minutes or less) and do not have a pass will speak with the classroom teacher and fill out a tardy slip. Students will begin to receive copies of the tardy slip and a consequence after their 3rd tardy per class.

TARDY Action/Intervention Consequence per class Warning. Teacher will discuss the importance #1 - 2 Teacher conference of being on time and re-teach expectation.

Expectation reviewed. Student signs tardy slip and #3 Teacher conference is provided a gold copy. Student serves 30 min detention the following school day. Parents contacted. Expectation reviewed. Student signs tardy slip and #4 Teacher conference provided a pink copy. Student serves 1 hour detention the following school day. Parents contacted. Expectation reviewed. Student signs tardy slip and Teacher conference and referral to #5 provided a yellow copy. Student conference with Administration administrator and parent contact. Administrator assigns student to Saturday School. Student conference with administrator. Parents Teacher conference and referral to #6 + contacted. Additional loss of privileges and Administration consequences, as deemed appropriate by administration. *Failure to attend detention will result in a loss of privilege, such as a week of closed campus lunch. 6+ min TARDY Action/Intervention Consequence 30 min detention issued by First Offense Teacher conference Attendance Office. One hour detention Issued by Second Offense Teacher conference Attendance office. Teacher conference; Saturday School Issued by Third Offense Conference with Assistant Princi- Administration. pal Parent contact. Attendance contract/intervention plan created. Fourth Offense Teacher conference; Saturday School Issued by Conference with Assistant Princi- administration. Parents contact- pal and Parent ed. Possible loss of class credit and loss of privileges.

Classroom Expectations We are Respectful, we are Responsible and we are Safe.

Developing our students’ sense of respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, perseverance, courage and tolerance for others will provide them with the tools necessary to be successful outside of the classroom and in life. PBIS character development allows us, as a collective community, to define and maintain a positive school culture.

DESCRIPTORS Be Respectful: 1. Participate Actively: Stay engaged - be an active participant in all classroom 2. activities. Allow others to speak while remaining attentive. Students who are engaged are not distracted by their cell phones, earbuds and other non-class materials. 3. Value the Opinion of Others: Understand and accept alternative perspectives. This helps us view ideas through the eyes of our peers, which builds our tolerance and empathy. It also allows us to gain a better understanding of classroom topics and our curriculum. 4. Use Positive and Supportive Language: Use respectful forms of communication with teachers and classmates. Keep a positive intent when listening to others and their view- points. Appreciate the efforts of others, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. 5. Use Classroom Materials Appropriately: Use materials for their intended purposes and keep them clean and in good shape.

BE RESPONSIBLE: 1. Meet Individual Class Expectations: Have required materials for each class. 2. Arrive On Time: Be in your seat and prepared to learn when the bell rings. Set 3. Be Motivated: Be awake, alert and prepared to learn. Take advantage of the many resources available. Speak up and advocate for yourself when you need clarification or support from a teacher or peer. 4. Be Resourceful: Use resources to promote academic success - Teachers, counselors, peers, NHS tutors, Library databases, staff websites/calendars, texts, notes, parents and/or outside resource materials

BE SAFE: 1. Use Self Control: Think before you speak or act. Respect others and their belongings; refrain from comments or actions that may incite fear, anger, intimidate others or discomfort others. 2. Follow Emergency Procedures: Know all emergency procedures for each class. To ensure safety in an emergency situation, adhere to all teacher directions. Do you know the procedure for each of the following?: a. Fire drill; b. Severe weather – shelter in place; c. Lockdown – take cover; d. Lockdown – shelter in place; and e. Building evacuation 3. Value Personal Space: Keep hands and feet to yourself and engage with others in a safe manner.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT

CODE OF CONDUCT

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT PURPOSE OF THE CODE The mission of the Grosse Pointe School System, in partnership with parents and community, includes ensuring that each student is challenged to fully develop individual abilities, skills and character to succeed in life. In addition, the vision of the district includes the creation of a school environment that cultivates the development of knowledgeable, responsible and caring citizens. To create and maintain such a school environment, respect for the rights of others, consideration of their privileges and cooperative citizenship shall be expected of all members of the school community. Students are expected to show respect for real and personal property, pride in their work, attain high achievement within the range of their ability, and demonstrate exemplary personal standards of courtesy, decency and honesty. The Code of Conduct identifies standards of conduct needed to support the educational objectives of the School System and to protect each student's right to a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment. While reasonable rules and regulations regarding behavior are necessary for a safe and orderly school environment, the district affirms its commitment to support the efforts of all students to manage their own behavior. Support for students may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including the following examples:

A. School practices and policies that promote appropriate school behavior and respectful learning environments B. Communication of student behavioral expectations to parents C. Communication of clearly stated expectations for student behavior to students D. Teachers using effective instructional and classroom management strategies E. Appropriate consequences for unacceptable behaviors F. Interventions and alternatives to exclusion from school whose purpose is to prevent the reoccurrence of inappropriate behavior. A sampling of alternatives to exclusion is listed elsewhere in this document. G. Specialized, intensive and individualized interventions for students whose pattern of unacceptable behavior warrants it.

When a student violates the expected standards of behavior, it is important that the district respond in a manner that restores the conditions that promote learning for all students while at the same time allowing the disciplined student to meet his/her learning obligations. The district should provide interventions and/or alternatives that are appropriate to the offense and proportional in degree, consistent with current law, normally progressive in nature, and constructive and limited to that which is reasonably necessary to promote the district’s educational objectives. The Board believes that the Code of Conduct must provide a clearly defined opportunity for a student who stands accused of unacceptable conduct to a fair appeal process and allow opportunity for the student’s learning to continue.

APPLICATION AND SCOPE OF THE CODE The Code of Conduct covers all students enrolled in The Grosse Pointe Public School System. The Code applies to a student who is on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- sponsored activity or trip, or who is using school telecommunication, networks, accounts or other district services. While the School System is not responsible for supervising or regulating off- campus activities, the School System may impose disciplinary or remedial measures in the event that off-campus activities of students, including travel to and from school, directly interfere with the operations, discipline, or general educational environment of The Grosse Pointe Public School System.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CODE Implementing the Code is primarily the responsibility of the principal. When used in the Code, the term “principal” is the assigned principal, an acting principal, an assistant principal, or any other individual so designated by the principal or central administration. Principals shall keep records of disciplinary action and notify central administration of disciplinary action that involves exclusion of a student from school. When the nature of an offense permits, disciplinary consequences will occur progressively, with the intent to provide guidance and counseling whenever possible. In cases of severe offense, however, it may be necessary to proceed directly to an advanced level of disciplinary action.

THE CODE AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE When a principal deems it appropriate under certain circumstances, the Code supports the use of an assistance program for a student whose conduct suggests a need for assistance. Student assistance programs are designed to intervene as early as possible when a student's conduct indi-

cates specific need. In providing assistance, program staff may work with counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FROM SCHOOL PENDING INVESTIGATION When an administrator deems it necessary, the administrator may temporarily remove from school a student charged with, suspected of committing, or suspected of being involved in, an infraction or incident, for a reasonable period of time necessary:

1. to complete the investigation of an alleged infraction or incident, 2. to defuse a situation that could become worse without such removal, or 3. for other reason(s) as renders such a removal in the best interests of a particular student, a school, its students, or its staff.

Such a removal shall not constitute disciplinary action, although the infraction or incident that prompts it may conclude in disciplinary action. If the incident that has prompted removal results in discipline, the time during which the student has been removed from school shall be credited to any disciplinary time imposed.

THE CODE AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF DISCIPLINARY RECORDS A student's record of disciplinary action is confidential. Parents may request and receive a copy of a school record of disciplinary action about their own child. Except as required by law or State mandate, or in keeping with a parent's written request, or a student’s written request if age 18 or older, a student's record of disciplinary action is not released.

THE CODE AND REPORTING CERTAIN OFFENSES TO LOCAL POLICE In compliance with MCL 380.1308 and the Michigan School Safety Response Guide, the Grosse Pointe Public Schools report certain incidents of student misconduct to local police agencies within the limits of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Listed on the next page are examples of offenses that must be reported to police and other offenses that may be reported depending on individual circumstances.

Required Reporting of Disciplinary Infractions  Column A – Reporting is required.  Column B – Reporting may be required depending on the specific circumstances of each incident and the corresponding requirements of MCL 380.1308.  Column C – Reporting these offenses will occur only when a school administrator believes a police report is in the best interests of the school system.

In judging whether to report an offense to local police, administrators consider multiple criteria including current law, severity of the incident, the pattern of the student’s behavior over time, and specific context of each incident. Whenever police are contacted, central administration is notified, and a record of the contact is kept.

A B C

Under MCL 380.1308, the Under MCL 380.1308, the Examples of other offenses School System School System May Report that the School System May Must Report to the Local to the Police Report to Police Police Administrative discretion is Administrative discretion is used on a case-by-case used on a case-by-case basis basis

◦ Active or Threatened Vio- ◦ physical assault ◦ gang or other hate-related lence Situation. Police must be activity contacted in any situation in which the safety of students and/or staff is jeopardized, including, but not limited to, possession of a weapon (including a firearm) by a student or anyone other than a law enforcement officer; bomb threat; drive-by shooting; any other active threat; an actual or suspected hostage situation; or gang violence. ◦ Minor in Possession (MIP) ◦ theft – under $100 ◦ hazing Alcohol, tobacco products; Include under influence ◦ possession, use, dealing ◦ vandalism – under $100 ◦ demonstrations / strikes drugs or other controlled sub- (intentional destruction of stances property

◦ arson ◦ bus with students involved in ◦ smoking accident or incident ◦ explosion ◦ verbal assault ◦ vandalism – over $100 (in- ◦ fighting; inciting or prompting tentional destruction of proper- others to fight; gang fighting ty) ◦ theft – over $100 ◦ illegal gambling ◦ robbery / extortion ◦ making a false alarm (such as pulling a fire alarm) ◦ criminal sexual conduct or ◦ a student on campus during sexual assault an out-of-school suspension ◦ suicide threat or attempt ◦ inappropriate use of vehicle on school premises ◦ intruder or trespasser who ◦ suspicious intruders refused to leave 20

A B C

◦ death, homicide, suicide ◦ suspected child abuse – must call Wayne Country Family Independence Agency: 1-855-444-3911 ◦ unauthorized removal of ◦ harassment / bullying / student threats ◦ other activities or behaviors that school administrators deem advisable

OFFENSES AND CONSEQUENCES The following pages contain a list that includes, but is not limited to, the types of student conduct that the Board of Education considers inappropriate and the corresponding disciplinary consequences for offenses. Restitution may also be required as appropriate. Any attempt to commit an offense may be treated as a completed offense.

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ALCOHOL/DRUGS – CONSUMPTION Five (5) day temporary separation up through expul- Using alcoholic beverages or *illegal drugs on school sion. Participation in a student assistance program premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- may be required. Under MCL 380.1308, local police sponsored activity or trip. must be notified. Any suspension over five (5) days for a first offense must first be approved by the super- Being under the influence of alcohol or *illegal drugs intendent. on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at ______a school-sponsored activity or trip. DETECTION: The Board understands that determining if a student has used alcohol can be difficult Willfully misusing medication or abusing other sub- without objective criteria short of administering a urine stances, including over-the-counter treatments or and/or a blood test. In those cases, the Board author- products (e.g., inhaling glue or aerosol can contents), izes the use of alcohol detection devices by school that result in or could result in intoxicating effects on officials. school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. ALCOHOL/DRUGS – POSSESSION Five (5) day temporary separation up through expul- Possessing alcoholic beverages, *illegal drugs, or sion. Participation in a student assistance program drug paraphernalia on school premises, in a school- may be required. Under MCL 380.1308, local police related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or must be notified. Any suspension over five (5) days trip. for a first offense must first be approved by the superintendent. ALCOHOL/DRUG – SUPPLY Ten (10 day suspension up through expulsion. Partic- Selling, supplying or arranging for the sale or supply ipation in a student assistance program may be of alcoholic beverages, *illegal drugs, drug parapher- required. Under MCL 380.1308, local police must be nalia, or “look-alike” substances that are misrepre- notified. sented as drugs to another person on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or a school-sponsored activity or trip. ARSON Suspension up through permanent expulsion from the Deliberately burning or attempting to burn any proper- school district. Under MCL 380.1308, local police ty, whether owned by the school or others, on school must be notified. premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- sponsored activity or trip. *Illegal drugs include but are not limited to, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, steroids, non-prescribed or prescribed medication,and any other illegal substance.

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ASSAULT – PHYSICAL (SEE DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR, Exclusion for up to 180 school days is required under FIGHTING, HARASSMENT / THREATS, HAZING) state law (MCL 380.1310) for physical assault against Intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical another student. harm to another through force or violence while on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a Suspension through expulsion for physical assault school-sponsored activity or trip. against another student.

NOTE: Ordinarily, a fight will not rise to the level of a Suspension through expulsion for physical assault physical assault, although an act which causes or against a school employee, volunteer, or contractor of incites a fight may constitute a physical assault if it is the School System. sufficiently serious, i.e., unprovoked, unanticipated, or unusually violent. Physical altercations that are not serious enough to be classified as a “physical assault” will generally be classified as “fighting” or “disruptive behavior.” ASSAULT-VERBAL (SEE DISRESPECT, PROFANITY, Warning up through expulsion. Under MCL 380.1308, HARASSMENT) local police may be notified. Communicating that, in the judgment of administration, is hostile and threatens to do harm to another person or to property on school premises, in a school- related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip.

Also, communicating that causes a reasonable sense of fear. BOMB THREAT Temporary separation up through permanent expul- Threatening to set off an explosive device or other sion. Under MCL 380.1308, local police must be dangerous device on school premises, in a school- notified. related vehicle, or a school-sponsored activity or trip.

Making a threat of danger that causes an evacuation of a building or event. CHEATING (SEE FORGERY AND PLAGIARISM) Failing grade on the assignment or test up through Copying or supplying class work, homework, tests, suspension. etc. for personal benefit. CLOSED CAMPUS VIOLATION Counted as an unexcused absence and detention Leaving school property without proper dismissal assigned. through the Attendance Office. CLOTHING – INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE First offense: Student is told to change into appropri- Lacking appropriate clothing, or wearing clothing that ate attire and is assigned to detention for class time interferes with the health and safety of students, or missed. creates, or potentially creates, a disruptive influence on the educational environment on school premises, Second (and subsequent) offense: Student is told to in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored change into appropriate attire and is assigned (deten- activity or trip in accordance with established district tion(s) through temporary separation. guidelines, which may be updated from time to time

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CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT Suspension through permanent expulsion from the Acting in violation of Michigan Criminal Sexual Con- school district. Under MCL 380.1308, local police duct Law (MCL 750.520a-g) on school premises, in a must be notified. school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. DEMONSTRATIONS/STRIKES Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Striking by students is prohibited. A strike shall mean up through expulsion. Local police will be notified if the concerted effort by two (2) or more students in administration deems it in the best interest of the any of the following activities: school system. A. Refusing to go to a class, refusing to leave a class, refusing to obey an order of a teacher, principal, or other person having authority to give the order. B. Refusing to leave school premises, a school- related vehicle, or a school-sponsored activity or trip when ordered to do so by a person having the authority to give the order. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY 1. Restitution and warning up through temporary A. Damaging property negligently and/or without separation. intention to do so. 2. Restitution and temporary separation up B. Deliberately or intentionally damaging property through expulsion. If damage exceeds $100, (e.g., vandalism) under MCL 380.1308, local police must be notified. If damage is under $100, police may be notified as appropriate. 3. In addition to the discipline described above, a student and the student’s parents, pursuant to MCL 600.2913, may be required to make full restitution for damages caused by the student’s malicious or willful destruction of district property. DISRESPECT Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Using abusive language that is intimidating or hostile through expulsion. Participation in a specified assis- in reference to, among other factors, race, gender, tance program may be required. religion, color, creed, disability, height, weight, physical appearance, sexual orientation, nationality, or ancestry, on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Failing to follow approved classroom and school rules up through suspension. that are consistent with Board policies and administrative regulations while on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. FALSE ALARM Intervention alternatives to exclusion through sus- Communicating a false alarm, tampering with fire or pension. Local police may be notified as appropriate. other alarm or emergency equipment that results in, or potentially results in, disruption of the educational environment on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip.

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FALSE IDENTIFICATION Intervention alternatives to exclusion through expul- Using another person’s identification or providing sion false identification to any school official with intent to deceive school personnel or falsely obtain money or property. FELONY Temporary separation through expulsion. Committing a criminal act on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip that results in being convicted of a felony offense. FIGHTING First offense: Intervention alternatives to exclusion up A. Engaging in hostile physical contact with an- through ten (10) day suspension. other individual while on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- Second (or subsequent) offense: Temporary separa- sponsored activity or trip. tion through expulsion. Local police will be notified if B. Inciting or prompting others to fight. Planning or administration deems in the best interest of the pre-arranging, while on school premises, in a school system for any involvement in an incident of school-related vehicle, or at a school- fighting. sponsored activity or trip, for a fight to occur at any location. FIREWORKS Temporary separation through expulsion. Possessing, handling, transmitting, concealing, or using any fireworks or firecrackers on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- sponsored activity or trip. FORGERY/MISREPRESENTATION (SEE CHEATING, Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion PLAGIARISM) up through 10-day suspension. Falsely producing or altering writing with the intent to have others believe something untrue. FRAUD Intervention alternatives to exclusion through expul- Causing another to be deceived by false or mislead- sion ing information in order to obtain anything of value on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. GAMBLING Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Engaging in an illegal game of chance or betting; or through suspension and confiscation of parapherna- possessing gambling paraphernalia, on school prem- lia. Local police will be notified if administration ises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- deems in the best interest of the school system. sponsored activity or trip. GANG ACTIVITY Temporary separation through expulsion Using violence, force, coercion, threat of violence, or gang activity, causing disruption or obstruction to the educational process on school premises, in a school- related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. Gangs are defined as organized groups of students and/or adults who engage in activities that threaten the safety of the general populace, comprise the general community order, and/or interfere with the school district’s education mission

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GANG ACTIVITY CONT. Gang activity includes any one of the following: A. Wearing or displaying any clothing, jewelry, colors, or insignia that intentionally identifies the student as a member of a gang, or otherwise symbolizes support of a gang. B. Using any word, phrase, written symbol, or gesture that intentionally identifies a student as a member of a gang, or otherwise symbolizes support of a gang. C. Gathering of two or more persons for purposes of engaging in activities or discussion of pro- moting gangs. D. Recruiting student(s) for gangs. HARRASSMENT / BULLYING / THREATS (SEE Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion DISRESPECT, ASSAULT-VERBAL, HAZING, through expulsion. Participation in a student assis- PRANKS, PRACTICAL JOKES) tance program may be required. Local police will be Threatening violence, bullying, directing unwanted notified if administration deems in the best interest of attention, by any means of communication, whether the school system. or not directed toward any specific individual or group, when that action has an adverse effect on another individual or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment, on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- sponsored activity or trip. HARRASSMENT – SEXUAL (FORM FOR STUDENT Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion OR STAFF MEMBER TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASS- through expulsion. Participation in an assistance MENT OR DISCRIMINATION IS 5517) program may be required. Local police will be notified Overt activity of a sexual nature when that activity if administration deems in the best interest of the has an adverse effect on another individual or creates school system. an intimidating, hostile, or offensive learning environment on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip.

Prohibited activity includes, but is not limited to: making unwelcomed sexual advances; making unwelcomed comments of a sexual nature; telling jokes having a sexual theme; using words, sounds, looks, gestures, or pictures to communicate an unwanted sexual message; showing pictures or drawings of a sexual nature; making demands for sexual favors accompanied by threats or accompanied by promises of preferential treatment; patting, pinching, unneces- sary physical contact, or inappropriately touching another person.

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HAZING (SEE DISRESPECT, HARASS- Temporary separation up through expulsion. Local MENT/BULLYING/THREATS/ASSAULT) police will be notified if administration deems in the Engaging in conduct which endangers the physical best interest of the school system. safety of a student, produces mental or physical discomfort, causes embarrassment, fright, humilia- tion, harassment or ridicule, or degrades the student, regardless of whether the hazing is done with or without the consent of the person(s) being hazed. INAPPROPRIATE CONSUMPTION OF FOOD Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion AND/OR BEVERAGES (SEE THROWING through temporary separation. FOOD/LITTERING) Eating and/or drinking in unauthorized areas on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. INAPPROPRIATE PHYSICAL BEHAVIOR Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Including roughhousing, shoving, hitting, slapping and through suspension. other behaviors that are inappropriate. INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL ACTIVITY Suspension through expulsion. Engaging in sexual activity, whether consensual or non-consensual, on school premises, in a school- related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip, when that activity does not rise to the level of criminal sexual conduct under state law. INSUBORDINATION (SEE DEMONSTRA- Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion TION/STRIKES, DISREPECT, PROFANITY/VULGARITY) through suspension. A. Failing to carry out a reasonable request by school personnel. B. Defying school personnel. C. Failing to complete an assigned disciplinary action; failing to leave school premises, a school-related vehicle, or a school-sponsored activity, when told to by school personnel. School personnel: adult w/ supervisor responsibility. LITTERING (SEE INAPPROPRIATE CONSUMPTION OF Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES, THROWING FOOD, DIS- through temporary separation. RUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Improperly disposing of food or refuse. PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (e.g., First offense: CELL PHONES, NOTEBOOKS, TABLET COMPUTERS, Warning through confiscation of the device. CAMERA PHONES, ETC.) Second (and subsequent) offense/s: Violating the personal communication device or Warning up through temporary separation. The de- personal electronic device policy. (See Page 32) vice will be confiscated, and parent must contact the school administration before the device is returned. The school or district will not be responsible for damage or loss of any personal communication device. PLAGIARISM (SEE ALSO CHEATING; FORGERY / Failing grade on assignment and possible temporary MISREPRESENTATION) separation up through failure for the quarter. Deliberately presenting as the product of one’s own ideas the words or ideas of another without clearly attributing the source. 27

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PRANK / PRACTICAL JOKE Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Mischief or antic resulting in harm, or the potential of through expulsion. harm, to person or property or which disrupts the educational environment on school premises, in a Local police will be notified if administration deems in school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored the best interest of the school system. activity or trip. PROFANITY / VULGARITY Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion On school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or through ten (10) day suspension. at a school sponsored activity or trip: Local police will be notified if administration deems in A. Intentionally using abusive, profane, or vulgar the best interest of the school system. words, gestures, pictures, or sounds when such profanity and/or vulgarity is specifically di- Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion rected toward another person or group. up through temporary separation. B. Unintentionally or incidentally using of such language or gesture as described above and/or when the use of such language or gesture is not specifically directed toward another person or group. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION First offense in a school year: Engaging in inappropriate displays of affection on Warning. school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a Second or subsequent offenses in a school year: school-sponsored activity or trip that results. Warning through temporary separation. SMOKING First offense: Possessing or using tobacco products, including Temporary separation until administrator contacts smokeless tobacco or paraphernalia, or electronic parents cigarettes, while on school premises, in a school- Second offense: related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or Three (3) day temporary separation until parent trip. confers with administrator. Third offense: Five (5) day temporary separation. Fourth and any subsequent offenses: Up to ten (10) day suspension.

Under MCL 380.1308, a minor in possession of tobacco must be reported to local police. TECHNOLOGY MISUSE Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Violating, in whole or in part, any of the Grosse through expulsion. Pointe Public School System Student Acceptable Use Restitution is required for some offenses. of Technology Agreement Local police will be notified if administration deems in the best interest of the school system. THEFT Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Any unauthorized taking or possessing of money or through expulsion. personal or public property of another on school Under MCL 380.1308, theft over $100 must be re- premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school- ported to local police. sponsored activity or trip. Theft under $100 may be reported to local police as appropriate.

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THROWING FOOD (SEE ALSO LITTERING AND/OR Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion CONSUMPTION OF FOOD/BEVERAGES - UNAUTHOR- through suspension. Inappropriate lunchroom behav- IZED) ior may result in separation from the school lunch Throwing food at an object or at an individual any- program. where on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. TRESPASSING / LOITERING Temporary separation through warning and/or inter- Entering upon the premises of the school district, vention alternatives to exclusion up through expul- other than the location to which the student is as- sion. signed, without authorization from proper school authorities or aimlessly lingering. If removed, sus- Under MCL 380.1308, a trespasser or loiterer who pended, or expelled from school, a student will not refuses to leave must be reported to the police. return to the school premises without permission of the proper school authorities. VANDALISM (SEE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY) VEHICLE USE – INAPPROPRIATE Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion Unsafe driving, inappropriate parking, violating of up through expulsion. other vehicle or traffic regulations on school premises or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. Local police will be notified if administration deems in the best interest of the school system.

WEAPONS – THREE (3) CATEGORIES 1. DANGEROUS WEAPONS / MATERIALS 2. TOY WEAPONS / LOOK-ALIKE / REPLICA 3. OTHER WEAPONS / OTHER MATERIALS A. UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT B. CONSEQUENCE

DANGEROUS WEAPONS / MATERIALS Firearms: Confiscation of the weapon and permanent Possessing, using, selling, or distributing any dan- expulsion from school district. gerous weapon or dangerous material on school Other dangerous weapons: Confiscation of danger- premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at school- ous weapon or material and suspension up through sponsored activity or trip. A. Dangerous weapon includes, but is not limited permanent expulsion from the school district. to, a firearm, a dagger, a dirk, a stiletto, a knife However, the district is not required to expel or per- with a blade over three (3) inches in length, a manently expel a student if the student can prove in a pocket knife opened by a mechanical device, clear and convincing manner that at least one (1) of an iron bar, a razor blade, brass knuckles, any the following statement is true: other similar object. A. The object or instrument possessed by student B. Dangerous weapon includes a device (e.g. a was not possessed by student for use as a starter gun) that will, or is designed to, or may weapon, or for direct or indirect sale, or delivery readily be converted to, expel a projectile by to another person(s) for use as a weapon. action of an explosive; or a destructive device B. The weapon was not knowingly possessed by including an incendiary charge, poison gas, a the student. bomb, a grenade, a rocket with a propellant C. The student did not know or have reason to charge of more than four (4) ounces, a missile know that the object or instrument in the stu- having an incendiary charge of more than one dent’s possession was a dangerous weapon. quarter (1/4) ounce, or a mine. D. The weapon was possessed by the student at the suggestion, request, direction, or permission of police or school authorities. 29

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DANGEROUS WEAPON / MATERIAL cont. There is a rebuttable presumption that expulsion for possession of a weapon is not justified if both of the following are met: 1. The superintendent or designee determines in writing that at least one (1) of the factors listed in subsections A through D above has been established in a clear and convincing manner. 2. The student has no history of suspension or expulsion. Under MCL 380.1308 police must be notified. TOY WEAPON / LOOK-ALIKE / REPLICA Intervention alternatives to exclusion through expul- Possessing, using, selling, or distributing a toy weap- sion. on, a look-alike or a replica weapon except with the prior approval of a teacher or an administrator for Local police will be notified if administration deems in appropriate educational use. the best interest of the school system. OTHER WEAPONS / MATERIALS Confiscation and warning up through expulsion. Possessing, using, selling, or distributing any other Under MCL 380.1308, certain other weapons / mate- weapon or material used as a weapon, including but rials must be reported to local police; other such not limited to, a martial arts weapon; a knife with a weapons or materials may be reported to local police blade three (3) inches long or less; any material as appropriate. which inherently, or by its use in a particular case, endangers personal health or safety. OTHER INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion The superintendent and principal of each school are through expulsion. each authorized to take appropriate action, including the imposition of discipline, in the case of other stu- Local police will be notified if administration deems in dent conduct that endangers, or has the potential to the best interest of the school system. endanger, the student’s self, other students, staff members, other persons, or property, or that otherwise disrupts, or has the potential to disrupt, the educational environment on school premises, in a school-related vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or trip. OTHER SCHOOL RULES Warning and/or intervention alternatives to exclusion The superintendent and the principal of each school through expulsion. are authorized to develop such other school rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to Local police will be notified if administration deems in govern the conduct of students of The Grosse Pointe the best interest of the school system. Public School System. Included in this authority is the imposition of discipline for violations of such rules and regulations.

ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE Date of Adoption: August 14, 1995 The Grosse Pointe Board of Education recognizes the serious societal problem of alcohol/drug abuse and dependency and also recognizes that the dependency state of chemical use is a primary illness. Chemical misuse, abuse or dependency seriously impedes the health, safety, well-being and welfare of students and employees. The Board of Education further recognizes the special needs of those living with a chemically dependent person. 30

The Grosse Pointe Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide a healthy, supportive, and safe school atmosphere. For this purpose, it has approved and supports a master plan for alcohol and drug free environment for students, employees and volunteers. The use of possession of alcohol and other drugs, chemicals, or paraphernalia undermines that atmosphere and interferes with the educational process. Recognizing its responsibility the Grosse Pointe Board of Education believes that prevention through education and supportive intervention are appropriate objectives for the school system. Intervention will include comprehensive student and employee assistance programs as well as educational programs for the entire school community. Substance abuse curricula will be taught on a regular basis to all age groups, K-12. Staff and parents shall be educated not only of the preven- tative aspects, but also on identification of and intervention in the addiction process. The Grosse Pointe Board of Education recognizes that the misuse/abuse of alcohol/drugs and other chemicals is a violation of student standards of conduct. The Board of Education will not condone use of alcohol or other drugs or chemicals by students. It is the expectation of the Board of Education that those violating these standards will be treated in accordance with the district regulations. Further, the Grosse Pointe Board of Education understands that making a determination that a student has used alcohol is sometimes difficult without some objective criteria short of a urine and/or blood test. In those cases, administrators are authorized to use an alcohol detection device in order to make that determination. Administrative regulations to implement this policy follow. The Board expects that the policy and regulations will be communicated to students and parents each year. ALCOHOL USE AND THE USE OF DETECTION DEVICES An alcohol detection device is a device that can give an objective determination of whether someone has consumed alcohol. It is our intent to use the alcohol detection device only as a determi- nant of such. If an administrator feels that there is reasonable suspicion that a student is under the influence of alcohol, the procedure below will be followed:  The student will be removed from the class/activity and interviewed by an administrator in the presence of at least one other adult in a private setting regarding the suspicion of alcohol consumption. If the student denies having consumed alcohol, he/she can choose to have a test. If the test is positive, the student’s parent will be called and appropriate consequences from the Student Code of Conduct will follow.  If the student chooses not to take the test, the parents will be called and, in the presence of the parent, the student will be given another opportunity to take the test.  If the student still chooses not to use the alcohol detection device and the parent supports that decision, a determination will be made by the administrator as to whether or not the student has consumed alcohol prior to or during the class/school sponsored activity, based on those objective facts which are available to the administrator. If the administrator determines that the student has consumed alcohol, the student will be sent home with the parent and the appropriate consequences will follow from the Student Code of Conduct. DRESS CODE The Grosse Pointe Public Schools dress code is in place to support a positive, safe, and respectful learning environment for all students.

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools dress code allows for comfort, individuality and choice as long as such clothing and manner of dress does not interfere with and/or disrupt the educational process, endanger health and safety or violate the student code of conduct.

We want students to take pride in their appearance, pride in their performance and pride in their school. Students should dress and groom in a manner which demonstrates respect for themselves and others. It is the responsibility of parents/guardians and students to see that school dress is appropriate and not disruptive to the educational process. The district does, however, set certain limitations which reflect appropriate attire for a school/business setting.

Building administration will exercise sound judgement when working with students, parents/guardians to ensure the dress code is enforced per the district code of conduct while treating students with dignity. The district reserves the right to revise dress code guidelines throughout the year, as deemed appropriate.

● Students should come to school prepared to go outside each day, even in the winter ● Clothing should not contain pictures, graphics, or language which are inappropriate for the school environment per the student code of conduct ● Students are expected to wear clothing that does not use or depict hate speech target- ing groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any other marginalized group per district policy 5517 - ANTI- HARASSMENT ● Students are expected to remove caps, hats and hoods in the building (religious or health-related headwear excluded) ● Students are expected to wear clothing that adequately covers the chest, back and mid- section ● Students are expected to wear clothing that is non-transparent ● All tops must have sleeves or straps. Straps must fit sufficiently so they do not fall off shoulders ● Clothing must cover undergarments (bra straps excluded) ● Shorts worn to school must cover undergarments, have an inseam and adequately cover a portion of the thigh at all times ● Skirts and dresses worn to school must cover undergarments and adequately cover a portion of the thigh at all times ● Students are expected to wear shoes that enable them to safely participate in all school activities (Flip flops and other shoes without a strap on the heel are only allowed at the middle and high school levels) ● Specialized courses/activities (physical education, science labs, industrial technology etc.) may require specialized attire, such as athletic wear or safety gear

PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES A student may have a cellular telephone and / or most other electronic communication devices on school premises. During all times when its use is not permitted, an ECD’s power , including its ring and vibrate functions, must be completely turned off, telephone calls may not be made or an- swered, and electronic communications or exchanges of information may not occur. Classroom teachers may, in their discretion, prohibit or allow the possession and use of electronic communication devices in their classrooms in particular circumstances. Use of ECDs is allowed in high schools at such times and in areas designated by the building 32

principal. In the middle school ECDs must be turned off and kept in a student’s locker during the school day. Use of electronic communication devices during before-school or after-school activities is at the discretion of the coach, director, or other adult in charge. Elementary schools shall establish guidelines for storage and use of electronic communication devices. Use of video, audio or photographic functions found on many ECDs to record is permitted only when the permission of those being recorded is obtained before the recording takes place and is consistent with provisions in the Student Code of Conduct. Use of video, audio or photographic functions to record in places where there is an expectation of personal privacy is prohibited. Addi- tional information about restrictions on recording may be found in Policy 9160 - Public Attendance at School Events. The district is not responsible for the loss, theft, damage or vandalism to student ECD’s as well as other student property. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to ensure that if students have ECDs in their possession, they should not leave them unattended or unsecured. Pursuant to state law, a student may not possess on school premises during the school day any electronic paging device without the express written permission of a school administrator following a parent’s written request (or the student’s request if over eighteen (18)) that is based on the student’s health or other unusual reasons. Using an electronic communication device in an unauthorized manner or in violation of the student code of conduct may result in disciplinary action, depending upon the nature of the prohibited activity and / or whether it is a repeat offense for that student. The administration reserves the right to modify the consequences as appropriate. SMOKING No person, regardless of age, shall use a tobacco product on school property or at any school related function. Students found smoking on school property (including e-cigaretes and vapes) will face a separation from school and may be referred to the Student Assistance Counselor on the first or second offense. In addition, a police report may be filed with the Grosse Pointe Farms/City Police Department and they may issue a ticket with a fine. See Student Code of Conduct. STUDENT SEARCHES (ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINE 5771) If the school principal has a reasonable suspicion that a student has violated, or is in possession of an object which violates, either a specific law or a specific school policy, and that a search of the student can reasonably be expected to produce evidence of the student’s violation, the principal may conduct a search of the student and/or the student’s possessions (including, without limitation, a vehicle if parked on school property). The principal’s reasonable suspicion may be based on any information received by the principal, including information conveyed by a member of the faculty or staff. SEARCH PROCEDURE The search may take place in the office of the principal or in another place in the school building adequate to protect the student’s privacy. Prior to the search, the student shall be advised of the reason(s) that the search is being requested. The student shall then be requested to empty items from pockets, purses, shoulder bags, backpacks, or briefcases, etc. Pat-down searches should not be conducted as a matter of course, but may be conducted, if deemed advisable by the principal, by an adult of the same gender as the student. No strip searches shall be conducted by District personnel or on school premises. All searches shall be carried out in the presence of an adult witness. Items obtained in the search which the principal believes are evidence of a violation of law or school policy shall remain in the custody of the principal, unless such items are turned over to 33

law enforcement officials, and if this is done, the principal shall receive a receipt for such item so delivered. THEFT Grosse Pointe South High School Community supports a safe environment, which actively pro- motes respect for property of self and others, encouraging personal and community responsibility. 1. Tell nearest adult as soon as theft has occurred: Teachers, hall monitors, and custodial staff, parking lot attendants. (Parking lot attendants, hall monitors and Assistant Principals have radios to communicate with each other.) Administration will inform all employees of appropriate action to take and post recovery procedure. (This way, everyone will be following the same steps). Check the Lost & Found to make sure your item is not there. 2. Report theft to the appropriate Assistant Principal. The appropriate Assistant Principal will make this a priority and will attempt recovery. If the appropriate Assistant Principal is not in his/her office, tell his/her secretary and she will attempt recover. 3. Call your parent from the appropriate Assistant Principal’s office. Be sure and tell them if keys, credit cards, driver’s license were part of the stolen property. (Locks might have to be changed). The parent may want to talk to an Administrator. 4. Fill out a report in the appropriate Assistant Principal’s office. The Assistant Principal will provide an opportunity for the police to be called and a report filed, if item is valued at $100 or more. The Assistant Principal will ask the questions of the student while filling out the report, hopefully calm- ing the student. 5. A student should periodically check the Lost & Found in the Counseling Center. 6. You are encouraged to contact the appropriate Assistant Principal within a few days to determine the progress of the recovery attempt. If you do recover your missing item, please contact the appropriate Assistant Principal. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT Progressive Levels of Disciplinary Action The principal determines appropriate and necessary disciplinary action that usually involves three (3) progressive levels of disciplinary action described below. Each specific offense contains a range of permissible consequences. In determining the appropriate consequence for a particular offense, the principal may consider all relevant factors, including the nature of the offense, whether the violator has previously committed the same or a similar offense, the violator’s overall disciplinary record, and other pertinent circumstances. In the case of graduating seniors who are suspended at an advanced disciplinary action level during the final days of the school year, the appeal process may be accelerated so that written notice of reasons for the suspension, a conference with the principal, and all stages of the appeal are implemented as rapidly as possible.

1. Discipline Not Involving Exclusion from Class/School a. Level I Warning, conference with the student and/or the student's parent(s) or guardian, detention, referral to a school counselor, social worker, psychologist, and/or the services of a student assistance program. b. Level I A student may be assigned to an in-school separation (assigned area of study in school). c. Level I Alternative interventions that more appropriately fit the nature of the offense may be imposed. 2. Discipline Involving Exclusion from Class/School a. Level II Temporary Separation by principal (up through five (5) days) or teacher (up to one (1) class) means the in-school exclusion of a student from one (1) or more classes, subjects, or activities or the exclusion out-of-school, for any period of time, up to and including five (5) school days.

Temporary Separation includes exclusion from extracurricular activities and school activities and trips except when the temporary separation is imposed by a teacher under MCL 380.1309. b. Level III Suspension by a principal means the exclusion of a student from school, activities, and trips for a period of more than five (5) school days but not more than sixty (60) days and terminating at a time specified. Suspension includes exclusion from extracurricular activities and school activities and trips. c. Level IV Expulsion by a principal means the exclusion of a student from school activities and trips for a period of more than 60 days but not more than 180 days, and terminating at a time specified. Expulsion includes exclusion from extracurricular activities and school activities and trips. d. Level V Expulsion for more than 180 days and permanent expulsion by the Superintendent means the exclusion of a student from the School System and the severance of all rights of and responsibilities to that student.

Intervention Alternatives to Exclusion from School When imposing consequences for unacceptable student conduct the administrator generally is given wide latitude of disciplinary alternatives. The administrator is guided by a sense of the intended effect of the consequence and imposed after consideration of all relevant factors, including the nature of the offense, whether the violator has previously committed the same or a similar offense, the violator’s overall disciplinary record, and other pertinent circumstances. In some situations the administrator may determine that there are equally satisfactory consequences that do not entail a student’s exclusion from school. Listed below are examples of some possible intervention alternatives to exclusion from school, with appropriateness dependent upon the type of infraction:

1. Classroom time out 2. Lunch time detention (s) 35

3. Before or after-school detention(s) with twenty-four (24) hour parent notification 4. Denial of participation in school or extracurricular events/activities 5. In-school restriction (where the student is not in the classroom but is supervised and allowed to do school work). 6. Saturday school 7. Parent-student-school contractual arrangements 8. Referral to a mental health specialist 9. Coordination of efforts with local social service agencies 10. A required written assignment specific to the unacceptable conduct 11. Confiscation of materials or items that are part of the unacceptable conduct 12. General cleanup or repair work assignment around the school 13. Required community service 14. Required, regular attendance at a smoking, alcohol and/or substance abuse work- shop/clinic 15. Full financial restitution required when there is property damage involved 16. Denial of permission to operate or park on school property 17. Towing of student vehicle at student expense 18. Student may be suspended from school until receipt of a statement from a qualified mental health professional that the student is not likely to be disruptive or dangerous to himself/herself or others upon re-entry 19. A student may be placed on probation status by the school, with required monitoring through required attendance at scheduled conferences 20. Referral to the local law enforcement agencies

Authority to Exclude a Student from Class/School 1. Level II - Temporary Separation Any principal may temporarily separate a student. Under MCL 380.1309, a teacher has the authority to temporarily separate a student for up to one (1) school day from a class, subject, or activity for which the teacher has responsibility if the student engages in disruptive behavior, as defined in Section III C.1.d. A teacher who exercises this authority must immediately report the student’s exclusion to the principal, must send the student to the office, and must arrange a conference about the separation with the student’s parent or guardian as soon as possible. 2. Level III – Suspension A principal may suspend a student from school; such action must be reported to the superintendent or designee without delay. The building administrator is required to consult with the superintendent to review the disciplinary action taken, and the length of the suspension. The superintendent shall report all exclusions of three (3) days or more to the Board of Education. 3. Level IV – Expulsion up to 180 days A principal is authorized to expel a student from the School System up to 180 days. 4. Level V – Expulsion greater than 180 days or permanent expulsion The superintendent or the superintendent’s designee is authorized to expel a student from the School System for greater than 180 days, or permanently. A principal who believes that a student should be expelled should first remove the student, and then make the recommendation to the superintendent that the student be expelled for greater than 180 days or permanently. The superintendent shall report expulsions of greater than 180 days or permanently to the Board.

Reasons for Exclusion of a Student from Class/School 1. Level II - Temporary separations will normally be applicable to: a. Students sent home to return on the same day for reasons such as a change of attire. b. Students whose immediate exclusion is necessary to protect the health and welfare of the student or the student population. A temporary separation may be imposed when a student’s conduct has prompted legal action, when the student has admitted to a violation of the law, or when the student's conduct disrupts normal activities of the school. c. Students determined to be in violation of rules, and one (1) to five (5) days of separation is the appropriate disciplinary action. d. Conduct which is so unruly, disruptive, or abusive that it seriously interferes with the teacher’s ability to teach the class, subject, or activity effectively, or interferes with the ability of other students to learn. e. The building administrator shall report all temporary separations of three (3) or more days to the superintendent, who in turn shall report this information to the Board. 2. Level III - Suspensions will normally be applicable to: a. Students whose conduct is in violation of rules of the school, whose conduct deprives other students of reasonable pursuit of their legally constituted rights, or whose conduct may have an adverse effect upon the health and welfare of the student or the school population. b. Students whose conduct has resulted in an accumulation of lesser offenses, resulting in cause for suspension. In such cases, the principal shall attempt to confer with the student’s parents, prior to the suspension being assigned. When such a conference cannot be held, a letter setting forth the details of the case shall be mailed or delivered to the parents. c. Students whose temporary separation is extended due to the failure of the student to meet the conditions accompanying the temporary separation, or when it is determined that an extended period of time is necessary to correct the problem associated with the separation in question, or when the conduct of the student has otherwise shown cause for suspension. The principal shall make reasonable efforts to confer with the student’s parents in cases involving such extensions. 3. Level IV - Expulsion up to 180 days will normally be applicable to: a. Students whose conduct is in gross or persistent violation of rules and regulations, or whose conduct may have an extremely adverse effect upon health and welfare. b. Students who have not satisfactorily fulfilled the conditions of a suspension within an appropriate period of time. c. Students whose expulsion is mandated by law. 4. Level V – Expulsion of greater than 180 days or permanent expulsion will normally be applicable to: a. Students whose conduct is in gross or persistent violation of rules and regulations, or whose conduct may have an extremely adverse effect upon health and welfare. b. Students whose expulsion is mandated by law.

Exclusion of Students with Disabilities The rules governing student conduct apply to all students. The School System will, however, fully comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Michigan Mandatory Special Education Act when disciplining students with disabilities.

Responsibility of the Excluded Student 1. Level I: Students who are assigned to in-school separation, which includes students excluded by teacher-initiated separation for one (1) class, subject, or activity under MCL 380.1309, are allowed make-up privileges with credit for homework, quizzes, and tests. This work will be completed on the due date if assignments have been promptly provided by the teacher; if not, the work will be completed upon the student's return to class. 2. Levels II-III: Students who are assigned out-of-school exclusion for more serious or repeti- tive infractions are encouraged to keep up with the work of their classes, and may receive credit for homework and assignments if arrangements can be made to submit work to the teacher within the specified time. These students receive credit for long-term projects and assignments, if submitted on due dates, and for unit or major tests, if made up on the date of student's return to school or as soon thereafter, as scheduled by the teacher. Teachers are not required to assist these students in preparing for tests or completing projects. 3. Level V Michigan Compulsory Education Law: Students under eighteen (18) years old who are expelled for greater than 180 days or permanently expelled from school are still subject to the state compulsory education law, MCL 380.11. It is the responsibility of the student and the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to locate a suitable alternative educational program and to enroll the student in such a program unless/until the student is reinstated to school in The Grosse Pointe Public School System or elsewhere or the student reaches the age of eighteen (18). The Michigan Dept. of Education Office of Safe Schools is charged with compiling information and options for alternative schooling. 4. Students who are expelled or permanently expelled are required to return to the principal, as soon as possible, all school-owned property such as I.D. passes, permits, books, learning materials, technology equipment, special education equipment, library materials, music equipment, athletic equipment and uniforms, and other school supplies/ materials/ equipment. 5. District Responsibility with Respect to Students Expelled under State Laws: With respect to students expelled or permanently expelled under the provisions of MCL 380.1311 (possession of a weapon, arson or criminal sexual conduct on school grounds) or 380.1311a (assault against a district employee, volunteer or contractor), the district shall: 1) enter on the student’s permanent record that he or she has been expelled pursuant to state law; 2) provide the student with information from the Michigan Department of Education about alternative school opportunities; and 3) refer the student to the appropriate county department of social services or county community health agency within three (3) days after the expulsion, and notify the student or parent of such referral. With respect to students expelled under the provisions of MCL 380.1310 (assault against another student), the district shall provide the student with information from the Michigan Department of Education about alternative school opportunities.

Summer School All of the foregoing procedures of the School System’s Student Code of Conduct shall be applicable to students attending any summer school program conducted by the School System with the following exceptions:

1. Temporary separation from summer school includes the exclusion of a student for any period up to and including two (2) consecutive school days. In addition, the provisions of MCL 380.1309, applicable to teacher exclusions, as defined in Section III.B.1 of this Code, remain in full effect during summer school. A teacher who exercises this authority must immediately report the student’s exclusion to the director, must send the student to the summer school office, and must arrange a conference with the student’s parent or guardian as soon as possible. 2. Suspension is the exclusion from summer school for a period of more than two (2) school days. Students who are assigned a suspension of such length that completion of their summer school studies is not likely or possible, are required to return all school-owned materials such as books, materials, equipment, etc. to the summer school director as soon as possible. 3. The summer school director is required to consult with the superintendent or designee for any suspension beyond two (2) school days. The Board will be informed of any summer school suspension beyond three (3) school days. 4. The determination of the summer school director affirming or modifying the suspension or other serious disciplinary action shall be made in writing and shall be presented to the student and parent within one (1) school day following the conference, together with a written notice to the student and parent of the right of appeal to a Disciplinary Review Panel. a. Disciplinary Review Panel will be composed of one (1) administrator, one (1) teacher, and one (1) Special Education representative who are convened as rapidly as possible to hear the appeal. The Disciplinary Review Panel shall be conducted in accordance with the following rules and procedures: 1. Written notice shall be given of the time, date, place where the hearing will be held. 2. The student may be represented by an attorney or advisor of the student’s choosing. 3. Witnesses may be presented at the hearing and the student or the student’s representative may question witnesses testifying against the student. b. A stenographic or electronic record of the Discipline Review Panel hearing will be made. c. Discipline Review Panel Hearings shall be closed to the public. 5. Discipline Review Panel may: a. Reinstate the student with or without any limiting conditions. b. Modify the terms and conditions of such suspension. c. Affirm the suspension. 6. The decision of the Disciplinary Review Panel shall be subject to appeal to the Superintendent or designee. An appeal brought by the student, parent, or director must be submitted to the Superintendent or designee within two (2) school days after receipt of the decision of the Dis- ciplinary Review Panel. 7. The decision of the Superintendent or designee shall be made within five (5) school days after receipt by the superintendent or designee of a request by the student or parent, or by the director for such appeal. The decision of the Superintendent or designee is final.

DUE PROCESS AND APPEAL RIGHTS

Notice of an Exclusion In the event of the disciplinary exclusion (i.e., temporary separation, suspension or expulsion) of a student, the following notices shall be given: 1. The student shall be provided a hearing, during which the student shall be presented with a) notice of the charges and the discipline being imposed; b) a summary of the evidence supporting and reasons for the exclusion; and c) an opportunity to be heard in his/her own defense. The hearing shall ordinarily be conducted prior to the exclusion. If the principal determines to exclude a student from school, written notice of the right to appeal along with the procedures to do so shall be given to the student at the time of exclusion. In cases where holding the hearing prior to exclusion is not feasible (such as when the student is not in attendance or the student's continuing presence endangers persons or property or threatens disruption of the academic process), the hearing shall be conducted as soon as practicable. 2. The student's parent(s) shall, whenever feasible, be notified of the exclusion and the reasons by the principal prior to the student's removal from school. A written notice of temporary separation, suspension, or expulsion shall be provided to the parent promptly after exclusion.

Review of a Temporary Separation 1. A student or parent may request a conference with the principal for the purpose of reviewing the reasons for a temporary separation. The conference shall be scheduled as soon after the receipt by the principal of such request as may be reasonable under the circumstances. 2. The principal may, at his/her discretion, stay enforcement of a separation pending the conference. 3. The principal's decision affirming or modifying the terms or conditions of a separation shall be final.

Review of a Suspension 1. A student or parent wishing review of a suspension shall first request a conference with the principal to review the suspension within five (5) school days of the mailing of written notice of the suspension. If no such conference is requested, the suspension shall be deemed final. 2. If a conference takes place, the principal shall issue a written determination affirming or modifying the suspension. The determination shall be mailed to the student and parent within 5 (five) school days following the conference, along with a written notice of the right of appeal to a Disciplinary Review Panel. 3. A suspension which has been the subject of a review conference with the principal may be appealed to a Disciplinary Review Panel by the student or parent by filing with the superintendent’s office a written request for appeal within 5 (five) school days following mailing of the principal’s written determination affirming or modifying the suspension. If no such appeal is filed, the suspension shall be deemed final. 4. The Superintendent or designee may stay enforcement of a suspension pending appeal. 5. Upon receipt of a request for appeal to a Disciplinary Review Panel, the superintendent or designee shall provide the student or parent written notice of the following:

a. The time, date, and location of the appeal hearing to be conducted by the Panel. b. That the student may be represented by an attorney or advisor of the student's choosing. 40

c. That witnesses may attend the hearing and present evidence to the Panel.

6. A Disciplinary Review Panel shall consist of the following persons: a. The superintendent or a designee, who chairs the Disciplinary Review Panel. b. An administrator selected from the School System by the superintendent. c. A classroom teacher selected from the School System by the superintendent.

The administrator and teacher panelists shall be from the same school level, but not from the same school, as the student.

7. The principal and other administrators from the student’s school, Board attorney, and any other persons the Panel believes are necessary may attend the appeal hearing as witnesses or advisors to the Panel, but shall have no vote in the decision. 8. A stenographic or electronic record of the Disciplinary Review Panel's hearing shall be made. 9. Disciplinary Review Panel Hearings shall be closed to the public. 10. During the hearing, the principal or other administrator shall first present to the Panel the facts of the case and the basis for the suspension. Thereafter, the student, (and/or the student’s representative and parent(s)) may present their defense. Panel members and other participants in the hearing may ask questions of witnesses. While the hearing process is subject to due process and may have some similarities to a court proceeding, it is not conducted in a court of law and court rules are not applicable. 11. After conducting a hearing, a Disciplinary Review Panel may: a. Affirm the suspension; or, b. Modify the terms and conditions of such suspension, with or without new conditions. In modifying the suspension, the Panel may impose consequences that are greater, lesser or different than imposed by the principal; or, c. Set aside the suspension. 12. The Disciplinary Review Panel shall issue its decision in writing within a reasonable time following the appeal hearing. The Disciplinary Review Panel’s decision shall be final.

Review of an Expulsion of 180 days or less 1. A student or parent wishing review of a expulsion shall first request a conference with the principal to review the expulsion within five (5) school days of the mailing of written notice of the expulsion. If no such conference is requested, the expulsion shall be deemed final.

2. If a conference takes place, the principal shall issue a written determination affirming or modifying the expulsion. The determination shall be mailed to the student and parent within 5 (five) school days following the conference, along with a written notice of the right of appeal to a Dis- ciplinary Review Panel.

3. A expulsion which has been the subject of a review conference with the principal may be appealed to a Disciplinary Review Panel by the student or parent by filing with the superintendent’s office a written request for appeal within 5 (five) school days following mailing of the principal’s written determination affirming or modifying the expulsion. If no such appeal is filed, the expulsion shall be deemed final.

4. The Superintendent or designee may stay enforcement of an expulsion pending appeal. 41

5. Upon receipt of a request for appeal to a Disciplinary Review Panel, the superintendent or designee shall provide the student or parent written notice of the following:

a. The time, date, and location of the appeal hearing to be conducted by the Panel. b. That the student may be represented by an attorney or advisor of the student's choosing. c. That witnesses may attend the hearing and present evidence to the Panel.

6. A Disciplinary Review Panel shall consist of the following persons:

a. The superintendent or a designee, who chairs the Disciplinary Review Panel. b. An administrator selected from the School System by the superintendent. c. A classroom teacher selected from the School System by the superintendent.

The administrator and teacher panelists shall be from the same school level, but not from the same school, as the student.

9. Disciplinary Review Panel Hearings shall be closed to the public.

10. During the hearing, the principal or other administrator shall first present to the Panel the facts of the case and the basis for the expulsion. Thereafter, the student, (and/or the student’s representative and parent(s)) may present their defense. Panel members and other participants in the hearing may ask questions of witnesses. While the hearing process is subject to due process and may have some similarities to a court proceeding, it is not conducted in a court of law and court rules are not applicable.

11. After conducting a hearing, a Disciplinary Review Panel may:

a. Affirm the expulsion; or b. Modify the terms and conditions of such expulsion, with or without new conditions. In modifying the expulsion, the Panel may impose consequences that are greater, lesser or different than imposed by the principal, but the Panel may not impose an expulsion greater than 180 days or a permanent expulsion; or c. Set aside the expulsion.

The Disciplinary Review Panel shall issue its decision in writing within a reasonable time following the appeal hearing. The Disciplinary Review Panel’s decision shall be final.

Imposition and Review of an Expulsion reater than 180 days or permanent expulsion

1. Upon receipt of a recommendation from a principal that a student be expelled for greater than 180 days or permanently, the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee shall promptly

schedule a hearing to review the recommendation, and shall provide the student or parent written notice of the following: a. the time, date and location of the hearing. b. that the student or parent may be represented by an attorney of advisor at the hearing. c. that witnesses may attend the hearing and present evidence to the Superintendent.

If the student or parent fails to attend a hearing after receiving notice, the Superintendent may proceed with the hearing and to a determination of whether to accept the recommendation.

2. The principal and/or other administrators from the student's school, the Board attorney, and any other persons the Superintendent or designee believes are necessary may attend the hearing as witnesses or advisors to the Superintendent or designee. 3. At the hearing, the student or parent shall be provided: a. notice of the charges against the student; b. a summary of the evidence supporting the recommendation and the reasons for the recommendation; and c. an opportunity to be heard in his/her own defense. 4. During the hearing, the principal or other administrator shall first present to the Superintendent or designee the facts of the case and the basis for the expulsion recommendation. Thereafter, the student, the student's parent and/or the student's representative may present their defense. The Superintendent or designee and other participants in the hearing may ask questions of witnesses. While the hearing process is subject to due process and may have some similarities to a court proceeding, it is not conducted in a court of law and court rules are not applicable. 5. After conducting the hearing, the Superintendent or designee shall mail to the student or parent a written decision with respect to the recommendation within five (5) school days following the hearing. The Superintendent or designee may: a. accept the recommendation and expel the student for greater than 180 days or permanently; b. impose consequences other than expulsion for greater than 180 days or permanent expulsion (including a suspension or expulsion of 180 days or less of such duration and with such terms as the Superintendent believes are justified); a. return the matter to the principal for imposition of consequences other than expulsion of greater than 180 days or permanent expulsion; or b. decline to impose discipline. 6. An expulsion greater than 180 days or a permanent expulsion may be appealed to the Board of Education by the student or parent within fifteen (15) days of the mailing of the letter of expulsion, pursuant to the provisions of Board Policy 5610.01. 7. The Superintendent may stay enforcement of the expulsion or discipline pending the appeal

REINSTATEMENT FOLLOWING EXPULSION Application for Reinstatement 1. Expulsion from The Grosse Pointe Public School System is regarded as permanent. Under the procedures set forth in this section, however, a student or the student's parent(s) may petition the Board of Education in writing for reinstatement of the student. 2. Following its receipt of a written petition to reinstate a student after expulsion, the Board may grant or deny such petition, in its discretion.

Time Limit for Applications 1. Students in Grade 5 or Below Parents or legal guardians of a student in grade 5 or below who has been expelled may petition the Board for reinstatement no earlier than sixty (60) days following the expulsion. Rein- statement may occur not earlier than ninety (90) school days following expulsion. 2. Students in Grade 6 or Above Parents or legal guardians of a student in grade 6 or above who has been expelled may petition the Board for reinstatement from expulsion no earlier than 150 school days following the expulsion. Reinstatement following such an expulsion may take effect not earlier than 180 school days following the expulsion.

Determination of Petition 1. Within ten (10) days of receiving a petition for reinstatement, the Board shall appoint a Rein- statement Review Panel of two (2) Board members, one (1) administrator, one (1) teacher, and one (1) parent. 2. Upon the appointment of a Reinstatement Review Panel, the superintendent or designee shall prepare and submit to the Panel information regarding the circumstances of the student’s expulsion and any mitigating factors. 3. Within ten (10) school days from appointment of a Reinstatement Review Panel, the Panel will review the petition and any supporting information; may, in its discretion, provide the student, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) an opportunity to appear and address the Panel; and shall submit a written recommendation to the Board: a. Against Reinstatement b. For Unconditional Reinstatement c. For conditional Reinstatement, with a list of recommended conditions for reinstatement 4. The Panel shall provide the Board with a written explanation for its recommendations. The Panel’s recommendations shall be based on consideration of the following risk factors.

a. potential risk of harm to students or staff b. potential liability risk to School System or individual c. Individual's age and maturity d. individual's school record before the expulsion e. individual's attitude toward the expulsion incident f. individual's behavior since the expulsion and prospects for remediation g. degree of parental cooperation and support, including receptiveness to possible conditions h. whether the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, which requires at least one (1) year expulsion for a student who brings a firearm to school, is applicable to the misconduct in question. 5. Upon its receipt of the Reinstatement Review Panel's recommendations, the Board will determine whether to approve, conditionally or unconditionally, or deny the reinstatement petition at its next regularly scheduled meeting or sooner. 6. The Board may require the written agreement of parents (or student at age eighteen (18)) to specific reinstatement conditions prior to approving a conditional reinstatement. Costs incurred implementing conditions shall be borne by the student, parents, and/or guardian. 7. The Board Secretary shall promptly notify the petitioner of the Board's decision in writing.

8. The decision of the Board of Education with respect to the petition for reinstatement shall be final. 9. Following Board denial of a petition for reinstatement, a new petition for reinstatement on be- half of that student may be filed after the expiration of one year following the Board's denial.

REINSTATEMENT OF FORMER STUDENTS

Students for whom suspension or expulsion is recommended and who leave the school district prior to the completion of the disciplinary process shall not be reinstated until the disciplinary process is completed and any consequences, if imposed, are served.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES An emergency condition occurring during the school day will be handled by following established procedures. If additional information is available, it will be given over the public address system. Emergency conditions that occur when school is not in session, and which affect school opening/closing, will be announced over local radio and TV stations. CRISIS/LOCK DOWN DRILLS Each year, schools are required by law to conduct two (2) practice crisis/lock down drills. A public address announcement will be made in the event of an intruder or crisis in the building. Students are to remain in assigned rooms and move with class to a position not visible from the hallway with locked classroom door; lights off and to keep quiet waiting for further directions. EMERGENCY STUDENT/FACULTY HOUSING PLAN An emergency plan to house students and faculty will be placed in effect if South High School were required to be evacuated for a lengthy period of time due to an unsafe condition. Grosse Pointe War Memorial and Grosse Pointe Memorial Church has offered its facilities for this purpose. Below are procedures to be followed in the event of such a disaster: 1. Fire drill alarm would be sounded. 2. Within a short period of time, a decision would be made by the building principal to: a) return to classrooms, b) relocate students and personnel to Grosse Pointe War Memorial, or c) cancel school and send students home EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - FIRE Each year, schools are required by the law of the State of Michigan to conduct six (6) practice fire drills. A fire alarm will sound indicating a fire drill has been called. Students evacuate the building via assigned stairways and exits. After a brief period, a bell sounds to end the fire drill EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - SEVERE WEATHER/TORNADO DRILL Each fall and/or spring, South High School conducts two (2) or more disaster drills for purposes of taking cover during potential disasters; e.g., tornado warnings, severe weather conditions. Each classroom is assigned to a particular area of the building. Ten (10) short bells and a public address announcement signal the start of a disaster drill. Students and school personnel seek cover at the lowest level possible in each building (assigned stations). After a reasonable length of time, students will be dismissed to their classes.

EXAMS MID-YEAR AND FINAL ASSESSMENTS  A final assessment shall be administered at the end of the semester. Teachers shall convene all classes for full, scheduled periods during final assessments. A final assessment may consist of a comprehensive test, project, paper, speech, or other appropriate demonstration of course mastery. Projects, papers, speeches, or take-home assessments should be assigned sufficiently far in advance of the assessment period so that they will not require a disproportionate amount of student preparation time during the assessment period, relative to time needed to study for other final assessments.  Information regarding final assessments/examinations will be published in a separate bulletin to students and parents well in advance of assessment time.  On the rare occasion that a student cannot take the assessment at the assigned time, a written request by the parent identifying the specific situation which includes: dates, specific events, and students’ responsibilities at the events should be sent to the principal. In conjunction with the teachers involved, the principal will determine whether a final assessment can be administered at an alternate time. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT REASONABLE REQUESTS DO NOT INCLUDE FAMILY VACATIONS.

TEST-OUT AND TEST FOR CREDIT PROVISIONS Michigan law provides for “test out” and “test for credit” options as part of the Michigan Merit Cur- riculum. Students who apply for test out or test for credit must meet district timelines and requirements associated with these assessments. These opportunities apply only to courses that can be used for credit under the times designated by the school administration and published in the Stu- dent Handbook. Arrangements to attempt test out or test for credit shall be made through the counseling office. TESTING OUT (while NOT enrolled in the course) When not enrolled in a course that is identified as part of the Michigan Merit Curriculum a student may apply to test out of the course. Credit will be granted if the student attains a grade of not less than C+ on the final exam in the course, or if there is no final exam, through the basic assessment used for the course, which may consist of a portfolio, paper, project or other established means. Successful completion of a test out will result in the student earning credit, but not a grade, on his/her transcript. TEST FOR CREDIT (while enrolled in the course) When enrolled in the course a student may apply to test for credit. Credit will be granted on a pass or fail basis if the student attains a grade of not less than C+ on an exam or series of exams used for assessment which the district has determined measure a student's proficiency in meeting the Michigan Merit course/content expectations. (Michigan Merit Curriculum High School graduation Requirements p. 37, #13).

GRADUATION CLASS RANK REPORTING Class ranking is not reported by the District.

M.C.L. 380.1165, 380.1166, 380.1278a, 380.1278b 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq. 29 U.S.C. 794 (Section 504 of Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) 42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES  The high school Principal is responsible for approving all commencement exercises. To participate in the commencement ceremony, a student must have met all graduation requirements.  Participation in commencement exercises is a privilege, not a right. A student does not have to participate in commencement exercises in order to receive a diploma. However, students who do participate in commencement exercises are subject to the standards of dress and decorum set forth by the high school administration for commencement  There will be no identification of a single valedictorian and salutatorian.

EARLY COMPLETION OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students who complete graduation requirements early and leave school after the first semester of senior year may receive a letter from the Principal certifying graduation. However, the official diploma will not be issued or graduation ceremonies held until June. Students who desire to complete their requirements in less than four (4) years must apply at the end of the first semester of their third year and must receive approval by the Principal.

GRADUATING WITH HONORS OR HIGHEST HONORS  Academic scholars are recognized at commencement and/or at other appropriate ceremonies as members of the Academic Hall of Fame for graduating with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher.  Seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and above at the end of the first semester, will receive a diploma with the words “Graduated with Highest Honors” in- scribed on the diploma.  Seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 through 3.49 as of the end of the first semester of their Senior Year, will have the words “Graduated with Honors” in- scribed.  A final determination of qualification for an honors diploma will be made at the end of the senior year. Any student who qualifies for an honors diploma on the basis of completion of the senior year may request such a designation from the high school administration.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED RULES All candidates for graduation must have earned a minimum of 21 approved credits and must have been in a Grosse Pointe High School for at least the senior year. Special problems regarding resi- dency may be resolved by the Grosse Pointe South High School principal and the principal of the student’s previous attendance center.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - 5460 It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to acknowledge each student’s successful completion of the instructional program or a personal curriculum appropriate to the achievement of District goals and objectives as well as personal proficiency, by the awarding of a diploma at graduation ceremonies. The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to every student enrolled in this District who meets the requirements of graduation established by this Board, the Michigan Department of Edu- cation (MDE), and as provided by State law. Special education students who properly complete the programs specified in their I.E.P., or in a personal curriculum, and meet the requirements for a high school diploma, and have received the recommendation of the I.E.P.C. may participate in graduation activities as recommended by the student’s I.E.P.C. Reasonable accommodation shall be made for students with disabilities, as defined under State or Federal law, to assist them in taking any required tests or assessments for graduation. A diploma will be issued to a student upon completion of the following requirements: A. Must be a student at GP North or South High School for at least the Senior Year; B. Must earn twenty-one (21) credits including the following required courses: 1. English (four (4) credits) including Freshman English (one (1) credit), American Litera- ture (one (1) credit), and either Power of Language or AP Language and Composition or AP Literature and Composition (one (1) credit)* 2. Mathematics (four (4) credits) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one (1) additional math or math-related credit. One (1) course must be taken in the final year 3. Science (three (3) credits) including biology (one (1) credit), chemistry or physics (one (1) credit) and one (1) additional credit 4. Social Studies (three (3) credits) including Government and Economics (one (1) credit), U.S. History and Geography (one (1) credit), and World History and Geography (one (1) credit) 5. World Language (two (2) credits) earned in the same language series (i.e. Spanish 1 and Spanish 2) 6. Health (one-half (1/2) credit) 7. Physical Education (one (1) credit) – earned in either 9th or 10th grade 8. Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (one (1) credit) 9. Computer course (one-half (1/2) credit) or a demonstration of competency 10. Online Learning Experience *A student may fulfill the Power of Language/AP Language and Composition/AP Literature and 48

Composition/AP Literature and Composition one (1) credit requirement with another English credit after a review by the Principal, if the English department chair and the counselor have determined that the unique needs of the student would be best served by earning an English credit in a different English course. Required courses identified above may be satisfied by designated, traditional, honors, college preparatory, essentials or advanced placement versions of these courses, as outlined in the High School Program of Studies. These requirements are considered to be minimal graduation requirements. Each student should consult with parents, teachers, and counselors in planning a course of study that meets his/her specific interests, abilities and career plans. Following State guidelines, students may substitute approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits for certain graduation requirements listed above. Such substitutions shall be approved by the Director of Secondary Instruction or the Deputy Superintendent for Educational Services. Students whose primary language is not English may require more than four (4) years of study in order to complete all graduation requirements. Following State guidelines, parents may petition the school for specific Personal Curriculum modi- fications following the guidelines established by the Michigan Department of Education. Admin- istration shall develop and provide parents documents and information regarding Personal Curricu- lum options. ANY DEVIATION FROM THIS POLICY IS DONE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SU- PERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION English…………… 4.0 Math……………… 4.0 Science…………... 3.0 Social Studies…… 3.0 Arts……………….. 1.0 (visual/performing or applied) Foreign Lang……. 2.0 (single language series) Health Ed………… .5 Physical Ed………. .5 Computer Literacy.. .5 Required Core ...... 14.5 Required Electives .... 6.5 21.0 Refer to the program of studies for visual/performing or applied art, foreign language, heath education, physical education and computer literacy requirements.

GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION At the end of the school year, credits earned determine the grade level classification for the beginning of the next school year. Grade Classification Credits Earned 49

10 ...... AT least 4.0 credits 11 ...... AT least 9.0 credits 12 ...... AT least 15.0 credits Standard High School Program When a seven (7) period schedule is in effect, students are required to enroll in six (6) credits in grades 9 through 12. The Principal may allow a reduced schedule in extraordinary circumstances. All students are encouraged to earn State endorsements in all areas designated by the State.

CORE SUBJECTS REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STUDENTS WHO PLAN A 4-YEAR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

PLANNING THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES Within a broad program of studies, there is ample opportunity for the student to plan in terms of individual needs. The high school student has many choices to make when planning course selections. There should be consultation with the counselor, parents, and teachers; consideration should be given to a number of potential careers and the education they require. Also, each student should become thoroughly familiar with the wide range of admission requirements for colleges. Subject choices should be based on ability, interest, and career goals, thus assuring a balanced program. ENGLISH REQUIRED CHALLENGING COLLEGE HIGHLY CHALLENGING PREP PROGRAM COLLEGE PREP PRO- GRAM GRADE 4 CREDITS AT LEAST 4 CREDITS AT LEAST 4 CREDITS FRESHMAN Freshman English (1.0) Freshman English – Freshman English Honors traditional or honors (1.0) (1.0) SOPHOMORE American Literature American Lit. and Comp. – American Lit. and Comp. (1.0) traditional or honors (1.0) Honors (1.0) JUNIOR Power of Language AP Lang. and Comp. (1.0);or AP Lang. and Comp. (1.0);or (1.0) AP Lit. and Comp. (1.0); or AP Lit. and Comp. (1.0); or Power of Language SENIOR Elective Course (1.0) AP Lang. and Comp. (1.0);or AP Lang. and Comp. (1.0);or AP Lit. and Comp. AP Lit. and Comp. (1.0); or

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM 4.0 or more credits in English, 2.0 of which are specifically required in FOUR areas 9th Grade a) Required – Freshman English…………………………………….. ……. (1.0 credits) 10th - 12th Grades b) AP Language and Composition…………………………………… ...... (1.0 credits) Debate………………………………………………………………… ...... ( .5 credits) Journalism……………………………………………………………...... (1.0 credits) Speech…………………………………………………………………...... ( .5 credits) Creative Writing………………………………………………………...... ( .5 credits) Expository Writing* OR Explorations in Reading*………………… ...... ( .5 credits) 50

*courses designed for students seeking skills growth. c) Required - Am. Literature………………………………………………...... (1.0 credits) AP Language & Composition………………………………………...... (1.0 credits) AP Literature & Composition………………………………………………………...(1.0 credits) Film Literature…………………………………………………………...... ( .5 credits) British Literature………………………………………………………...... (1.0 credits) Classics of World Literature…………………………………………… ...... (1.0 credits) Creative Writing…………………………………………………………...... ( .5 credits) Debate………………………………………………………………………………….( .5 credits) Lit. Culture & Humanities……………………………………………… ...... (1.0 credits) Journalism………………………………………………………………...... (1.0 credits) Mythology………………………………………………………………… ...... ( .5 credits) Shakespeare…………………………………………………………… ...... …( .5 credits) Speech…………………………………………………………………… ...... ( .5 credits) Expository Writing……………………………………………………… ...... …( .5 credits)

Adv. Debate I-II, Adv. Journalism I-II-III, Adv. Creative Writing do not count toward required 4.0 credits in English. d) Required – in 11th Grade – A.P. Language or Literature or The Power of Language

COLLEGE PREPARATORY HONORS SEQUENCE MATH REQUIRED SEQUENCE GRADE 4 CREDITS: AT LEAST 4 CREDITS AT LEAST 4 CREDITS Algebra I (1.0) Honors Geometry (1.0) Algebra I CP (1.0) FRESHMAN Algebra Support Geometry (1.0) Honors Algebra II (1.0) Geometry CP (1.0) SOPHOMORE Geometry Support Algebra II (1.0) Honors Pre-Calculus A/B Algebra II (over 2 Algebra II CP (1.0) JUNIOR (1.0) years) AP Calculus AB; or Advanced Math (1.0) Pre-Calculus (1.0) SENIOR AP Calculus BC (1.0) Statistics; or

Introduction to Calculus (1.0)

Note: Computer Mathematics courses may NOT be used to meet the mathematics requirement.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY HONORS SEQUENCE SCIENCE REQUIRED SEQUENCE GRADE 3 CREDITS: AT LEAST 3 CREDITS AT LEAST 3 CREDITS Honors Biology and/or Earth Science – traditional or Earth Science (1.0) Honors Earth Science FRESHMAN honors (1.0) (1.0) Biology – traditional or Biology (1.0) Honors Chemistry (1.0) SOPHOMORE honors (1.0) Chemistry – traditional or Physical Science (1.0) Honors Physics (1.0) JUNIOR honors (1.0) AP Courses and/or other AP Courses and/or other Other electives SENIOR electives (1.0) electives (1.0)

SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIRED COLLEGE PREPARATORY SEQUENCE GRADE 3 CREDITS: AT LEAST 3 CREDITS FRESHMAN World History and Geography (1.0) Honors World History and Geography (1.0) SOPHOMORE U.S. History and Geography (1.0) AP U.S. History (1.0) JUNIOR Government (.5) and Economics (.5) AP U.S. Government and Politics (1.0) AP Microeconomics (.5); or Other electives SENIOR AP Macroeconomics (.5)

DETERMINATION OF HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT EARNED BY MIDDLE SCHOOL STU- DENTS District-approved high school courses successfully completed by a middle school student will appear on the student’s high school transcript. Those middle school students taking high school courses have the option to have their grade reflected on their high school transcript and computed in their cumulative high school GPA or to have the credit reflected on their high school transcript with no grade. Such election may be made at any time before entry into high school. If parents do not indicate a preference to have the grade reflected on the high school transcript, only credit without the grade will be noted. High school courses taken during middle school will be recorded as part of the student’s middle school report card. DUAL ENROLLMENT CREDIT The law requires a pupil to designate whether the course is for high school or postsecondary credit, or both at the time of enrollment. Pupils also are required to notify the high school of his/her decision. Pupils taking more than one postsecondary course may make different credit designa- tions for different courses. A student enrolling in a dual enrollment course may elect to either have the earned grade placed on their high school transcript and be used in the computation of their GPA or they may elect a pass/fail grade. This election must be made within thirty (30) days of the completion of the course. GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST (G.E.D.) In keeping with the policies and standards of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleg- es, the District encourages students who have terminated their formal educational experiences to take and pass the General Educational Development Test. However, the Board does not recognize passing of the GED test for credit and the Board does not issue diplomas or certificates indicating 52

graduation from high school on the basis of the test. MAXIMUM CREDITS ALLOWED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR The maximum number of credits a student may typically earn toward graduation in any academic year in grades 9-11 shall not exceed the number that may be earned in full time attendance. How- ever, with the Principal’s advance permission, a student may enroll in an approved accredited school at his/her own expense and earn additional credit. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Students who meet the following standard are eligible to receive the recommendation of the Princi- pal. The high school counselor will make an official recommendation for a student based on the student’s high school experiences including the academic record. A program of study must be completed which the Principal believes will adequately prepare the student for the proposed future studies. RULES FOR STUDENTS TRANSFERRING INTO A GROSSE POINTE HIGH SCHOOL Recognizing that different schools/different countries utilize different scales for assigning values and credits, every attempt will be made by the high school administration to reconcile grade/course credit equivalents for a student transferring into a Grosse Pointe high school. The final judgment for determining grade/course credit equivalency rests with District administration. In general, credit is granted equivalent to the credit granted by the sending school with the normal limitation of 7 credits earned per year. In determining equivalent credit from a “4 x 4” block scheduled sending school, up to eight (8) credits per year maximum may be transferred. SUMMARY OF GRADE/COURSE CREDIT TRANSFER-IN RULES A. All courses, except religious and military science courses, are given equivalent credit. B. Transcripts of students who have attended school in a foreign country are evaluated by the administration on an individual basis and generally given credit equivalent to that which would have been awarded by the District. C. Credit earned in other high schools based on pass/fail courses or credit/no credit grading sys- tems are not computed in grade point averages; test-out results are always pass/fail. D. Upon enrolling in high school, transfer students must meet all high school graduation and course load requirements with the exception of health and physical education for students entering the 12th grade. Students entering in grade 12 are exempted from health and physical education requirements. TRANSFERS FROM PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS Grade/course credit equivalency for transfer students from both public and nonpublic schools are evaluated by District administrators in the same manner. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:  Students transferring from schools that do not grant credit for physical education either will be awarded credit as awarded in the District or will have the requirement waived.  The administration will determine the status of students who transfer out of the District and then return later to the District.  Summer school credits from other schools will be accepted only with prior permission.  Senior students who have spent four (4) years in high school and need extra time to

graduate may take fewer than the number of courses normally required for seniors.

GRADING The District’s grading system is explained in faculty and student handbooks. It is recommended that teachers review their criteria for determining grades every year and communicate them to students, parents, and the community. At the end of each school year, principals shall collect and store teachers’ grade records for five (5) years. AUDITING A CLASS With the written permission of the school principal, a student may audit a class rather than earn credit for it. The audited class fulfills the student’s requirement to attempt sixty (60) hours. However, no grade is assigned for an audited class, and no credit is earned. An audited class is shown on the student’s transcript as AUDIT. A request for permission to audit a class must be submitted to the school principal in writing in advance of the class. The principal will grant permission if the class is an appropriate placement for the student and there is room in the class. To receive permission to audit, the student must agree to maintain good attendance, observe all class rules, keep up with assigned work, and take all class tests. If a student does not meet these requirements in reasonable fashion, he or she is subject to immediate loss of the audit privilege for this class. DETERMINING STUDENT GRADES In evaluating student work such as tests, papers, speeches, oral reports, products, and performances, teachers shall apply the concept of fairness and reasonableness and shall use criteria developed coop- eratively by teachers and administrators. As determined by the teacher, a grade may reflect mastery of content, learning progress, skill development, and other criteria such as form and structure. While poor attendance may diminish a student’s learning performance, the student’s attendance record shall not be used in the computation of a grade. Teachers shall explain to students the value of all grades assigned and maintain a record of the values. The record shall be open to appropriate examination by a student, parent, or administrator upon request. A student’s grades shall always be treated as confidential. COMMUNICATING LEARNING PROGRESS Teachers are encouraged to communicate both early and regularly with students and parents regarding a student’s learning progress throughout the course. Such early communication will allow students and parents to respond constructively while there is sufficient time to address problems or concerns. Teachers are encouraged to communicate this information by sending interim reports home by mail, making telephone calls, sending written notes, or exchanging e-mails with parents. Board Policy 2624 requires that teachers work so that students and parents may be kept apprised of student progress in the course. COMPUTING A GRADE AND GPA A grade point average (GPA) is a mathematical average of all District-approved letter grades earned by a student (including approved credit transferred from another school). Pass-fail grades including test-out results are not included in the GPA. Grades from military science or religious courses are also not included in the GPA.  For purposes of assigning a grade, the teacher of the course is the judge of the ade- 54

quacy of a student’s learning. A mathematical average is not ever the sole determiner of a grade and does not serve as an automatic indicator of passing or failing work.  In determining a course grade, each marking period counts as two fifths, and the final assessment grade counts as one-fifth of the final course grade.  A grade for a marking period, final assessment, or a course may have a plus or a mi- nus.  In calculating a course grade, teachers take a student’s marking period grades and assessment grade(s), accord each grade the proper value from Step One below, and follow the two-step process. A. STEP ONE Compute the mathematical grade average using the values in the scale below: A+ 4.33 B+ 3.33 C+ 2.33 D+ 1.33 E 0 A 4.00 B 3.00 C 2.00 D 1.00 A- 3.67 B- 2.67 C- 1.67 D- .67 B. STEP TWO Teachers use the results of Step One (the mathematical average) along with their own best judgment, and determine where a student’s grade falls in the grade ranges below. A grade is usually assigned within the same grade range as the mathematical average. Assigning a grade lower than the grade range of Step One (the mathematical average) is permissible but requires a Discrepancy Explanation. A RANGE = 3.50 to 4.33 B RANGE = 2.50 to 3.49 C RANGE = 1.50 to 2.49 D RANGE = .50 to 1.49 E = 0 to .49 FINAL GRADES Mathematical grade values are computed by assigning each marking period the value of two-fifths of the final grade for the course and the final assessment is valued at one-fifth of the final course grade. Mathematical grade values for a course level change are computed using only the grades earned at the new level, not grades earned in the previous level, when a student moves to the new level any time from the beginning of the course to within two (2) weeks following the issuance of the first report card unless the first teacher files a Discrepancy Explanation within two (2) weeks following the first report card. If the level change occurs at the end of the first card marking, the grade for the new level is calculated by assigning the second report card grade the value of two-thirds and the final assessment, the value of one-third of the final grade for a semester course or the semester portion of a year course. GRADE EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to pass each marking period of a course and the final assessment. In order to maintain the District’s high standards, it is expected, as a minimum, that a student achieves passing grades for the two (2) marking periods or one (1) of the two (2) marking periods and the final assessment. However, attaining or not attaining two (2) passing grades for a course does not 55

automatically equate to passing or not passing a course; the teacher’s judgments about the ade- quacy of learning achievement in the course is the determiner of the grade. These expectations are published in student handbooks and clearly communicated to students and parents on a regular basis by teachers. GRADING PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING LESS THAN A FULL SEMES- TER Teachers shall apply the concepts of fairness and reasonableness when determining grades for students who attend a course for less than a full semester. The following shall govern a situation in which a student enrolls in a course after the semester has begun: A. For students newly enrolling in a District school, the counselor and teacher shall consider how to account for grades and other examples of student work transferred from the previous school. B. District students who elect a level change as described above shall not have their work and grades earned in the initial course be considered for the purposes of grading in their new course. C. If a student enrolls in a course during the first quarter of a semester with less than three (3) weeks remaining in the quarter, the teacher shall report the first quarter grade as an ‘N’ and compute the final course grade using the final exam, the second quarter grade, and a pro-rated portion of a first quarter grade when computing the final grade in the course. IMPROVEMENT OF A GRADE If a student re-takes a high school course, the new grade, if higher, replaces the previous grade as long as the student has not passed a course higher in sequence since first taking the course. The replacement grade becomes the grade of record for the transcript and is used in computing the student’s grade point average. Students who take an online course or course outside of the District for the purpose of grade replacement must obtain approval before registering for the course. INCOMPLETE GRADES Students must complete and submit all incomplete work (e.g., projects, assignments, exams) no later than three (3) weeks after the end of the card marking period end date. A mark of Incomplete is to be changed by the teacher to a grade no later than three (3) weeks after the grade entry cutoff date. Exceptions to the three (3) week rule must be approved by a school administrator. PASS/FAIL GRADES Students in grades 11 or 12 may take a maximum of twenty (20) credits on a PASS/FAIL basis. Courses eligible for a grade of PASS/FAIL are those other than the courses designated in specific subject areas and beyond the total number of credits required for graduation. Requests to take more than twenty (20) credits of PASS/FAIL in a student’s high school career must be approved in advance by the counselor and administrator. The decision to elect a course on a PASS/FAIL basis must be made during scheduling or no later than the fifth week of the class. A change from PASS/FAIL to a graded basis must occur no later than the fifth week of the class. A change to a PASS/FAIL or to a graded basis must be approved by the student’s counselor and signed by the teacher, parent, and student. After five (5) weeks, no changes in grading status will be made. Students who elect to take a course on a PASS/FAIL basis are expected to meet all regular classroom obligations with respect to attendance and assignments. Teachers will keep the usual grade average with the standard grading scale. An equivalent of C- or higher is required before a course 56

is recorded as PASS and credit is posted. A grade equivalent below C- is recorded as FAIL. Re- sults will be reported as PASS/FAIL on the report card and transcript. WEIGHTED GRADES Grades and courses, which have the designation of advanced placement in their titles and follow the particular course content specified by the Educational Testing Service, are weighted with multiplier of 1.1 in determining student grade point averages. The weighted grades are awarded only to students in courses designated advanced placement who take the appropriate advanced placement examinations. Weighted grades are reflected on student report cards for each marking period. DISCREPANCY EXPLANATION A final grade that is mathematically higher than the computed average range of all the student’s individual marking period grades plus the final assessment grade, will be accepted by the school system. A teacher’s final grade for a course that is lower than the computed average range will not be accepted unless the teacher has submitted to the principal a Discrepancy Explanation form. REVIEW OF A GRADE Determination of a student’s grade is the responsibility of the teacher. However, a student or parent may request a review of a grade no later than fifteen (15) school days after receipt of the report card. Exceptions to the fifteen (15) school days rule must be approved by the Principal. A. STEP 1 - The first level for resolving a disagreement about a grade is a conference with the teacher and the student and/or parent. The teacher may consult with the principal or other administrator for assistance in resolving a disagreement. B. STEP 2 - If the disagreement is not satisfactorily resolved at Step 1, a request for a further review may be made in writing, to the principal within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Step 1 meeting. The principal’s role is to facilitate the further review of the grade. If a student and/or parent request a review of a grade after the close of the school year, the principal shall attempt to contact the teacher and follow the procedures described in Step 1 above. If the teacher is not available, the review shall normally be delayed until the opening of school. However, special circumstances may exist which, in the judgment of the principal, make it desirable to conduct a review immediately. For example: 1. The teacher will not be available in the fall at the start of the new school year. 2. The student and/or parent demonstrates a pressing need to conduct the review promptly for purposes of college enrollment or employment. 3. If an agreement about a grade change is reached or if other extenuating circumstances are evident. In conducting a grade review, the principal may examine the record book and/or student work. APPEAL OF A GRADE If the disagreement is not satisfactorily resolved by the end of Review Step 2, an appeal of the grade may be made in writing, to the principal within fifteen (15) days of the Step 2 meeting. The matter shall then be referred to a Grade Appeal Panel that is composed of one (1) administrator designated by the Superintendent, one (1) teacher selected by the teacher bargaining unit, and one (1) teacher mutually agreed upon by the administration and the teacher bargaining unit. The teachers on the panel should be selected from the same level as the appealed grade (elementary, middle school, or high school) and should be tenured staff members. No panel member should work in the same school at which the appeal is made and no panel member should have been involved in the appeal at its earlier stages. The panel hearing shall not be open to the public. 57

The panel shall evaluate the reasons for the proposed grade change by conducting a hearing and then deliberating the matter among panel members. In the process of making its determination, the panel may review such documents and interview such witnesses as, in its discretion, it deems appropriate. The panel may make a recommendation to the teacher about the proposed grade change. However, determination of the student’s grade remains the responsibility of the teacher. The student and/or parent making the appeal shall be informed in writing of the outcome of the review as soon as possible after the panel completes its work. The determination of the teacher following the review panel shall be final.

REPORT CARD AND INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS – 5420A Report cards are paperless and are available in the “Marks” section of ParentPortal and Stu- dentPortal. Grades for the most recently completed marking period will become visible approxi- mately 6 school days after the marking period ends, but the report card remains accessible throughout the school year. In ParentPortal’s email notification area, parents can select to receive an email alert at the end of each quarter when those grades have been posted to the report card. A print button is available in the left menu area. If you still need a paper report card because of issues with accessibility to technology, please make this request in writing to your school. These requests should be made well in advance to ensure timely delivery. Report cards are available on parent connect four times a year and report the attendance record and grades in each subject. Marking periods will be announced at the beginning of the school year. Midway through a marking period the teacher may send an interim report to inform parents of the student’s progress in the course. Many teachers use this report to indicate exceptional improvement. It must be issued when the student is in danger of failing. Parents are encouraged to discuss reports with students and to telephone the respective teacher by calling 432-3500 and leaving a return call message.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING A comprehensive guidance program is offered to the student body. It reaches out through five guidance counselors into the homerooms and classrooms of a guidance-conscious teaching staff. Counselors are always at hand to assist students in framing college plans, making career choices, and identifying personal problems. Each student is assigned to a guidance counselor who will be his/her advisor throughout high school. The counselor makes all school resources available to the student and parents in order to help the student plan a worthwhile program of studies. To enable him/her to make college and career recommendations and to supply needed references, the counselor keeps a record of the student’s academic achievement, attendance and extracurricular activities. Additional assistance is available to students through the services of several support personnel. The school social worker and psychologist help in concerns regarding achievement and/or adjust- ment. Students who do not speak the English language may receive assistance in obtaining the necessary skills. Those who are certified as eligible for assistance because of an identified learning disability may receive the help of a special teacher. Extensive files of college and career information are available in the Counseling Center, the Career Resource Center, and the school library. College representatives visit our school throughout the year and are available for interviews with both students and parents. This is announced through the Career 58

Resource Center. Students are encouraged to become acquainted with their counselors as soon as possible. The student may come to the Counseling Center for a private conference before school, at lunch time, during study periods, or after school. He/she may see the counselor during class periods by first making an appointment. Facilities are available for leaving a message or requesting an appointment if the counselor is busy at the time the student visits the center. CLASS LEVEL CHANGE Students in grades 6-12 may request, with input from the teacher and counselor, to change a class level. The final determination with level changes rests with administration. A class level change occurs when a student moves from one level of a course to another level. For example, a student moving from Honors Biology to Biology is a level change. Typically, level changes are made during the summer and at the semester change. The following are the procedures and timing required to facilitate a level change during a semester. A. Level changes may only be considered during the first quarter and the first two (2) weeks of the second quarter of a semester. Level changes may not occur beyond the second week of the second quarter of a semester. B. In the event a student drops a course to pursue a level change after the second week of the second semester the situation will continue to be governed by ‘C’ in the Withdrawal of a Course listed on page 61. C. When considering a level change, the student, parent, counselor, and teacher should communicate regarding the best interest of the student.

COLLEGE ADMISSION RECOMMENDATION The high school counselor will make an official recommendation for a student who wishes college or university admission based upon an assessment of that student’s ability, potential, and high school record as related to the college or university to which the student makes application. HOMEWORK GUIDELINES Guidelines for Parents: ○ Set a regular time and place for study ○ Remove distractions ○ Have supplies and resources on hand ○ Set a good example ○ Show an interest ○ Encourage student to keep tract of assignments in an organized way ○ Be available to help student with assignments when necessary ○ Review completed assignments with student as needed ○ Avoid the temptation to do the work for the student ○ Monitor and limit television viewing and telephone/computer usage ○ Guide student as he/she chooses classes and scheduled activities, keeping in mind the homework load and time commitment each will entail ○ Recognize that the amount of time spent on homework will depend on a student’s ability and work/study habits ○ Communicate openly with teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators

Guidelines for Students: ○ Take responsibility for ethical practices in completing homework assignments. ○ Seek a study buddy/partner/group for each class. ○ Keep tract of materials and assignments using organizers. ○ Have a clear understanding of homework assignments before leaving school. ○ Communicate homework with family and ask for help when needed. ○ Complete assignments and turn them in on time. ○ Take advantage of study aides and before/after school programs when available. ○ Find out about missed assignments in a timely manner. ○ Consider a balance of activities such as athletics, clubs, etc. due to the demands made on time. ○ Understand that selection of courses implies some expected differences in work load such as for AP and honors classes. ○ Seek support and advice from school counselors at the middle and high school when needed. SCHEDULE CHANGES Course changes are sometimes necessary. They are, however, disruptive to the instructional program, expensive, and consume hours of staff time. We urge you to think through course selections with care. Every effort will be made to complete all schedule changes by the end of the 2nd week of school. Students making schedule changes after the start of the school year must remain in all classes until the request for a schedule change is approved. Absences from class while a request for a drop is being processed are considered UNEXCUSED and may result in an attendance R. All schedule changes are processed through your counselor. Schedule changes will be approved for the following reasons only: 1. Scheduling errors due to computer errors. For example: two tutorials in the same semester; less than the required six credit hours appearing on the schedule, etc. 2. Necessary adjustments to schedules because the June failure in a course prerequisite; because a failed course needs to be repeated to fulfill a graduation requirement or; because of successful completion of a summer school, program which dictates course changes. 3. Balancing classes to facilitate and improve student-to-teacher ratios which may involve (a) assigning a student to a different, existing class section with a reduced class size; or, (b) assigning a student to a newly created class section with a reduced class size. These adjustments will take into account the disruption to a student’s overall schedule and will only be carried out in those instances where the disruption is critical to the efficiency of the Master Schedule. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE REQUESTS FOR CLASS PERIOD CHANGES, TEACHER CHANGES, LUNCH HOUR CHANGES, TUTORIAL CHANGES, OR ADDITIONS TO CLASSES THAT ARE CLOSED. STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES The Student Assistance Program is designed to recognize and offer help to any student in the Grosse Pointe School System who is experiencing personal or family problems with particular emphasis on problems related to alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol and other drug abuse intervention and prevention services are available for students, K-12, who: (1) have alcoholic parents, (2) have been abusing alcohol or other drugs, and/or (3) exhibit 60

behavioral, or academic problems or are experiencing stress that could be related to family or student alcohol or other drug abuse. The purpose of the Student Assistance Program is to better serve the needs of all students and particularly to assist those whose lives are being affected by alcohol and other drugs. Methods will include: 1. Identifying students in need or at risk. 2. Assessing the nature and severity of the problem. 3. Intervening or motivating students to accept help. 4. Providing appropriate referrals either within or outside the school system. 5. Supporting students in any adjustments for a new lifestyle. 6. Helping parents understand the nature of the problem and the help and support needed. 7. Ensuring strict confidentially. Students are referred to the program through one of three ways: 1) Confidential referral - Any student or adult within or outside the school can make a confidential referral if he/she thinks a student may have a problem. 2) Self-referral 3) Mandatory referral - through disciplinary action. To make a referral or gain more information, call the School Social Worker at 313-432-3588 or stop by the office for an appointment. STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Board believes a school based K-12 student assistance program provides a means for the district to continue quality education in each classroom while providing a mechanism for address- ing high risk behaviors in students which may interfere with their academic and/or social development. The Board believes that Board policies regarding substance abuse are intended to assist in sup- plementing parent and community efforts. One of the district’s roles is to help students make healthy decisions about the use of alcohol and drugs through education and cooperation with the community. The district shall encourage students to seek assistance by emphasizing substance abuse assessments and treatment when enforcing school behavior and athletic codes. The objective of the district’s school based student assistance program is to assist, identify, refer and follow-up with students experiencing or at high risk for problems, including, but not limited to: substance abuse, depression, suicide, incest, family violence, family problems, or health related issues. All district and school rules and regulations, or state and federal laws, shall be enforced by district officials. Each student’s rights and responsibilities shall be adhered to as the standard administrative practice regarding students’ discipline and students’ rights. The Board shall establish a program or programs to provide education, assistance, and support for students affected by chemical dependency or other substance abuse-related problems, according to the following guidelines: a) the possession, manufacture, use, delivery, or sale of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by students in school or district sponsored events is forbidden; b) reductions in length of any suspensions or extracurricular ineligibility, or withholding of expulsion may be revoked whenever a student fails to demonstrate compliance with expecta- 61

tions of or satisfactory progress in the student assistance program; c) any student judged by a district administrator to be a possible danger to himself or to others may be excluded from school until a professional evaluation is obtained; d) no records of a student’s participation in a student assistance program shall become a part of the permanent record or cumulative file; e) prescription medications are exception to this policy when used by the individual for whom they are prescribed and in the manner and amount prescribed; f) each building administrator shall develop procedures consistent with this policy and provide for the necessary staff orientation and training for implementation; g) this policy shall apply to all of the district’s students; and h) offenses accumulate from one year to the next with the consequences being applied progressively. SUMMER SCHOOL A course taken outside the District by a student who expects to transfer the course credit into the Dis- trict, must be pre-approved by a counselor or high school administrator. If a student re-takes the same high school course in a summer school session or in a pre-approved summer school outside the Dis- trict, the new grade, if higher, replaces the previous grade as long as the student has not passed a course higher in sequence since first taking the course. TUTORIALS All students who elect fewer than seven (7) classes each semester will automatically be assigned to tutorials during the periods they do not have regular classes. Students may request to attend available departmental learning centers, computer labs or library. Students who are removed from a class due to an attendance Drop/Fail will be assigned to that period’s tutorial. The purpose of the tutorial is to gain extra help from the teacher in charge, do homework and improve studies. Students who do not abide by the policies and procedures of the tutorials will be assigned to a more restrictive program. Those students who skip their tutorial will be assigned a consequence to include detention up to and including separation from school. WITHDRAWAL OF A COURSE A. At the end of each school year, a student’s record must show evidence of a minimum of six (6) credits attempted in grades 9-12, with an accumulated total as indicated below: By End of Grade Required Attempted Credits 9 6 10 12 11 18 12 24 B. With the exception of an IEP which specifies something different, a student may withdraw from a course without penalty of a failing grade for the course if the withdrawal occurs. The district has no obligation to provide a replacement course when the student withdraws from a course: 1. No later than the first two (2) weeks after the issuance of the first report card of each semester provided that the attempted credits do not fall below six (6) credits or below required minimum accumulated credits for the grade level. 2. The student’s transcript and report card will reflect only earned grades. Following counselor confirmation, the student’s transcript will no longer reflect the attempted-and-withdrawn 62

semester course, the course that was dropped due to level change or semester portion of the year course. The teacher shall be notified immediately of the student’s withdrawal. C. When a student withdraws from a course at any time later than the times specified in “C” (above) but before the final assessment of the course: 1. The student’s transcript shows a “W” (withdrawn) to reflect the attempted-and-withdrawn semester course or semester portion of the year course. However, the student’s grade point average will not be impacted by the “W”. 2. The teacher is notified immediately of the student’s withdrawal.

HIGH SCHOOL OPERATIONS ADVERTISING IN SCHOOLS  No political advertisements may be displayed in or on School System facilities.  No commercial advertisements may be displayed in or on School System facilities without the prior approval of the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s Designee. Any commercial advertising that involves a written contract requires school board approval.  However, commercial and political advertisements may be displayed for instructional purposes only, and in a manner not disruptive to the educational environment.  The placement within school buildings of informational material regarding activities of interest to students in the School System shall be governed by Policy EGA.  Upon application to and approval of the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s De- signee, the advertising of non-commercial, non-political, community-related events may take place in specially designated locations on School System property.  Advertising in student or school-sponsored publications or in conjunction with school- sponsored events may promote products by brand name according to rules and regulations developed by the Superintendent. Such advertising may not promote controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, pornography, or any other items or services that would be dangerous or inappropriate for students. COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER The College Resource Center is located in the Library of the “S” building. The CRC is open daily each morning to aid students with career research and assist with the college application process. Materials for Colleges, Universities, Careers, Scholarships, Summer Programs and Testing are available to check out for home use. Students are encouraged to utilize the CRC for help with and use of “Naviance”. This is a computer program which can be another source for college and career information. Counselors often refer students to the CRC to obtain brochures and informational packets from our extensive collection from colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. All college applications are reported to the CRC personnel who are willing to assist students needing help matching their “Common Application” account with “Naviance”. The College Resource Center webpage is a great reference tool where students of all grades can check which college representatives are expected to visit Grosse Pointe South, view over 40 pages of scholarship opportunities, check out an extensive list of summer programs in the United States and abroad. The College Resource Center is a great service and highly recommend. Please take time to peruse the College Resource Center site at http://gpschools.schoolwires.net/southcrc.

DANCES All in-school dances are scheduled for three hours. Doors to the dance close one (1) hour after the scheduled start time and do not re-open until 30 minutes prior to the scheduled end time. All dance times are posted prior to the dance. School sponsored dances are subject to the school’s code of conduct, including the dress code and use of illegal substances. If a student is found to be dressed inappropriately, a change of clothing will be expected. If a student is found to be under the influence of illegal substances, the consequence will be a five-day or more suspension from school and all school related activities, along with exclusion from all dances for one calendar year. FEES, TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES The Grosse Pointe Public School System provides all educational textbooks, supplies, and services with the exceptions of those listed below. While there is no charge for class materials, a student is expected to replace such materials if lost or damaged. In accordance with State guidelines, students rent or pay for the following items: 1. Class or organizational dues. 2. Admissions fees to extracurricular activities. 3. Student athletic passes on a voluntary basis. 4. Fees for external tests, such as college entrance examinations. 5. Club dues. 6. Lunch. 7. Yearbooks. 8. Shoes for participation in interscholastic athletics. 9. Gym shoes and gym suits and all other items of personal wearing apparel. 10. School sponsored education trips, unless such trips are a requirement of the course. 11. Summer school courses. 12. Graduation caps and gowns (rental). 13. Insurance fees for interscholastic athletics consistent with present statutes. 14. School publications. 15. Such medical certificates required by statute to indicate the immunization and tuberculin status for children entering a Michigan school for the first time. In previous years, the school system has required pupil physical examinations at the elementary, middle and senior high school level. Although a continuation of this policy is desirable and recommended, the examination is no longer required. However, it shall continue to be the policy of the school system to require evidence of a physical examination prior to participation in interscholastic athletics. 16. Parking Permit FIELD TRIPS (IFCB-R) All field trips and excursions are regarded as school activities, and are therefore governed by board policies and regulations pertaining to school activities. Students are subject to all provisions of the student code of conduct while on field trips and excursions. Adult supervisors and other participants are likewise subject to policies and regulations which pertain to school events, including, without limitation, policies and regulations barring smoking, consumption of alcoholic beverages, or possession of weapons on school premises, in school-related vehicles, and/or at school. ID CARDS Every student at South will be issued an ID card. ID cards are needed for testing, for admittance to school functions, and library usage. If lost, there will be a replacement fee of $1.00. 64

IMMUNIZATION State Law and the Wayne County Immunization Code prohibit a principal or teacher from admitting children to school without the required immunizations. All health records will be reviewed upon entering high school and those students whose records are not up to date will be notified and will face possible exclusion. INSURANCE An accident insurance policy is offered to the students at the beginning of the school year at nomi- nal premium. The insurance is not compulsory, but students who do not have the policy must assume the responsibility for all medical expenses which occur as a result of a school injury. Stu- dents must report all injuries immediately to the teacher, the coach, or at the school office. All students taking part in the extracurricular athletic program are encouraged to purchase school insurance. The applications for insurance are available in the Athletic Office at the beginning of the school year. Completed applications and premiums are to be returned to the principal’s office. In case of injury, claims for insurance and procedures for filing a claim are available in the office. LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER The Library Media Center is located on the first floor of the “S” Building. The library opens daily at 7:05 a.m. When closed for testing, Lab 254 is available for computer access. The library closes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with free National Honors Society tutoring available. We are closed on Mondays and Fridays after-school. Students are also welcome without a pass during lunch to work independently at the tables or on the computers when space is available. Students wanting to spend their tutorial hour in the library must sign up for a pass before the first morning bell in the morning or obtain a pass after-school the day before. Books are checked out two weeks at a time and are assessed a $.05 cent fine each day late. Student library accounts are linked to the public library as we are a cooperative. All students must clear all outstanding fines their senior year in order to receive their cap and gown. LOST AND FOUND All lost and found articles should be turned in to the Counseling Office. They will be returned to owners after being properly identified. LUNCH Students may purchase a lunch from the cafeteria, bring lunch from home, or leave campus for lunch. During the early fall and late spring, students may eat their lunches in designated areas on the front lawn. At other times lunches are to be eaten in the cafeteria or student commons. When students leave the campus during the lunch period, they are expected to respect the rights of area property owners and should not litter or loiter in residential or business areas. Since lunch is only 36 minutes in length, many students who go out to lunch have difficulty in making it back to their fourth or fifth period class on time or at all. These absences are treated like any other unexcused absence, with the potential for receiving an attendance R or revocation of the ‘S’ lot parking permit if one was assigned. FIRST LUNCH - 10:52 A.M. TO 11:28 A.M.  Main Bldg. – Main Bldg. 1st floor, all of “S” Bldg. SECOND LUNCH - 11:41 A.M. TO 12:17 P.M.  Main Bldg. – 2nd & 4th floor, all of IA Bldg. 65

MEDICATIONS Annual written permission must be received for a student to carry and self-medicate. A parent and physician must sign the medical form, found at www.gpschools.org and turned in to the District Office. “Medication” includes prescription, non-prescription and herbal medications, and include those taken by mouth, inhaler, injection, topical ointments, or drops. Medication must be in a labeled container as prepared by a pharmacy, physician, or pharmaceutical company with the pupil’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. Board Policy 5330 allows students to carry and self-medicate as long as the doctor indicates that on the form. For more details on this policy, visit www.gpschools.org and under the School Board dropdown, click policy. MESSAGES Messages for students will be taken or delivered only in case of emergency. Please do not ask to have classes interrupted for such messages as reminders of after-school appointments or requests from friends to borrow materials. In general, messages will be considered emergencies only when they come from parents who absolutely must reach the student. OPEN CAMPUS  In May 1988, the Grosse Pointe Board of Education approved an open campus - 4th period lunch at both high schools, with the understanding that Open campus is a special privilege and a program which will be continuously reviewed by the administration and the Student Association.  Parents have the option of requesting that their sons or daughters be excluded from fourth hour lunch open campus privilege. PARKING Because of limited parking lot facilities, S-lot parking is a privilege granted only to senior drivers, by lottery. The following guidelines have been developed for the proper usage of the parking facility: 1. Courtesy, respect and cooperation must be demonstrated to parking lot attendants. 2. All automobiles parked in South High’s S-Lot must be registered with the school and must display a current parking permit. The cost of an Individual Parking Permit is $50.00 per semester. 3. Most Seniors who submit an application will receive a permit for one semester. a) Selling or giving parking sticker to another student results in loss of on-campus parking privileges. b) Selling or giving stickers lost or stolen must be reported immediately to office. c) Replacement of sticker will be subject to decision of Assistant-Principal-Administrative Services. d) One sticker per student. 4. An Individual Parking Permit is a decal that must be affixed to the lower left corner of windshield (driver’s side). Decals not fastened directly to the windshield are invalid, and will be confiscated and parking privileges will be revoked. Decals may not be moved from one car to another without prior registration of new car. Failure to do so will result in loss of parking privileges.

5. If a parking permit is lost or stolen, the Office of Assistant Principal – Administrative Services must be immediately notified and a new permit will be issued for a replacement fee of $5.00. One sticker per student allowed. 6. Students must not loiter in their cars at any time. Students may not go to their cars during school time without written permission from a school administrator. Students may go to their cars at lunchtime but may not eat their lunches in their cars while they are on the school grounds. Violation of this regulation will result in revocation of parking privileges of the student whose car is involved. 7. Student vehicles may be subject to search if there is “reasonable suspicion” that weapons, drugs, alcohol, stolen property or other contraband are present in the vehicle. If any of these items are found, there will be a loss of parking privileges. 8. There will be no parking on grassy areas of the school grounds. Students are to park cars in approved parking spaces only. Cars parked otherwise will be ticketed and/or towed. 9. Students park their cars on school grounds at their own risk. The school will not be responsible for vandalism, damage, or theft. 10. A speed limit of 5 miles per hour must be observed in the parking areas. Speeding and/or reckless driving will result in loss of parking privileges. 11. If a student’s attendance is affected (absences or tardies) in their first hour class or their fourth or fifth hour class because of the use of their automobile, their parking privileges can be either suspended or revoked. 12. If littering becomes a problem in the student parking lot, the lot may be closed for a period of time. PHYSICAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS  All students in physical education will wear a uniform. It is recommended that a student purchase their own uniform through the bookstore. The department has “used” uniforms to lend if a student does not purchase their own uniform.  Lockers and/or combination locks will be issued to everyone enrolled in a physical education class. The student is responsible for all personal property as well as the lock/locker they are using. The student must be sure that the locker is locked when not in use. Valuables should never be brought into the locker room. Students are only allowed in the locker rooms immediately before and after their physical education class period – no other times during the day. School books, backpacks and outerwear should be left in the student’s assigned hall locker.  Safety lenses are available upon request for all students who wear glasses.  Students must inform the teacher about any preexisting medical conditions prior to physical activity. Medical exceptions are considered only when presented with official documentation from a medical doctor (not a family member).  No food or drink in the locker rooms. SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS The Tower is South’s weekly student newspaper, published by the Advanced Journalism class and distributed to subscribers each Wednesday. Looking Glass, South’s literary magazine, is published periodically. South’s yearbook, Viewpointe, is published annually and distributed during the final week of the school year. TEXTBOOK RETURN 1. Books are on loan to students from the school district. The basic responsibility for book return belongs with the students borrowing the books. Students should note that signing for a book at

the time it is issued implies accepting it in the condition designated on the book loan card. If there are any questions about book condition, these should be noted on the reverse side of the book card. 2. Books must be returned during the designated times and by the proper deadline. Textbooks will be evaluated during the final examination period. 3. Fines for book lost, damaged, or not returned will be fairly assigned by bookstore personnel after the book has been turned in. 4. Students should note that our textbook records must be cleared by June 30. It is a student obligation to clear loans by that date. New materials for replacement must be ordered immediately in order to arrive by September. 5. Students will not be eligible to register for the current school year unless all obligations from the previous year have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION Most students walk to South. There are SMART buses running on Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Boulevard, Jefferson and Mack. Please phone the SMART office for a schedule. The SMART Passenger Conduct Code is as follows: 1. Students are expected to show their I.D. cards upon boarding the bus and whenever requested to do so by the driver. 2. Passengers who do not have proper I.D. will pay the full fare and/or may be prevented from riding the bus. 3. Passengers who have seats are expected to remain in their seats once the bus has left the school. There will be no standing while seats remain available. 4. To allow for quick boarding, passengers are to line up in single file. 5. Passengers are expected not to smoke, eat, or drink on the bus. 6. Obscenities, profanity and yelling will not be tolerated. 7. Passengers will not wrestle, fight, or push on the bus. 8. Passengers are not to play radios, tape players/recorders, etc. on the bus. 9. If a SMART driver finds it necessary to return to the high school because of inappropriate student behavior on the bus, no refunds will be made to students on the bus by South High School. SEARCHES OF LOCKERS (JCAB) All lockers in school buildings, whether assigned to students or unassigned, are the property of the School System. The lockers in the school buildings shall be under the supervision and control of the school principal or designee. Lockers are assigned to students for the storage of school materials and authorized personal items. Students shall not use lockers for any other purpose, unless specifically authorized in advance by Board policy or the principal. The principal or designee shall have custody of the combination or key to all locker locks, which shall be stored in a place and manner designed to guard against unauthorized access or use. Only regularly issued school locks may be used on school lockers. The principal or designee may search any locker at his or her discretion while respecting the student’s privacy and dignity. Such a search may be made without notice to, and without obtaining the prior consent of, the student to whom such locker is assigned or the student’s parent(s) or guardian. When conducting a locker search, the principal or the principal’s designee may seize any illegal or unauthorized items, items in violation of district or school policies or rules, or any other items rea-

sonably determined to be a potential threat to the safety or security of others. Where appropriate or required by law, law enforcement officials shall be notified of items seized. The parent(s) or guardian of a minor student, or a student eighteen (18) years of age or older, shall be notified by the principal or the principal’s designee of items removed from the student’s locker. SKATEBOARDING, ROLLERBLADING AND ROLLER SKATING Skateboarding, rollerblading and roller skating are not permitted on school property.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Board recognizes that it has the responsibility to assure students the legal rights that are theirs by virtue of guarantees in the federal and state constitutions and statues. Among these rights are the following: 1. The right to a free and full education in the public schools. 2. The right to equal educational opportunity and freedom from discrimination. 3. The right to due process of law with respect to suspension, expulsion, unreasonable searches and seizures, or administrative decisions which the student believes have injured his legal rights. 4. The right to free inquiry and expression. 5. The right to privacy as defined by law. With rights come responsibilities. Students’ responsibilities include regular school attendance, consci- entious effort in classroom work, and conformance to school rules and regulations. Students share with the administration and faculty a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that is condu- cive to learning. No student has the right to interfere with the education of other students. It is the responsibility of each student to respect the rights of all who are involved in the educational process. The Board believes that students must assume the following specific responsibilities in order that all students may be assured of their rights to: 1. Attend school daily, except when excused, and to be on time to all classes and other school functions. 2. Pursue and attempt to complete the course of study prescribed by state and local school authorities. 3. Make necessary arrangements for making up work when absent from school. 4. Assist the school staff in running a safe school for all students enrolled therein. 5. Be aware of all school rules and regulations and conduct themselves accordingly. 6. Assume that until a rule is waived, altered, or repealed it is in full effect. 7. Be aware of and comply with state and local laws. 8. Protect and take care of the school’s property and the property of others. 9. Dress and groom themselves to meet standards of safety and health, and in a manner not distracting and/or disruptive to the educational process. 10. Avoid inaccuracies and obscene language in student newspapers or publications. 11. Express their ideas in a manner that will not offend or slander others. 12. Become involved in decision-making whenever feasible and appropriate. 13. Conduct themselves in an appropriate manner that is fitting to the school atmosphere. 69

STUDENT SALES Only recognized school groups may hold in-school sales. The guidelines are available in the Stu- dent Activities office. VISITORS Anyone visiting the school is asked to report first to the Principal’s office to gain permission for access to other areas of the building or to contact staff members or pupils. The only adequate reasons for visitation by high school aged students are the following: 1. A student from a foreign country who wishes to observe an American school and who may be of use as a resource person. 2. A student (students) from another high school who presents an administrative request to visit the school for an approved educational reason. 3. All students from other schools or young adults who are coming out of curiosity or because their own schools are not in session, may not visit during school hours. WORK PERMIT For those high school students, who are under the age of 18 and desire to obtain employment, the following procedures apply: 1. Secure employment. 2. Obtain “Work Permit” form from the receptionist in the Counseling Center at South. 3. Students and employees should be aware of the passages listed below from the Standards for Issuance of work permits which state:  “R409.5(5) Upon written notice to the minor and the employer, the issuing officer shall place a minor on a 30-calendar-day probationary period when a minor’s poor school attendance results in a consistent academic performance at a level lower than that which preceded the minor’s employment” (6) Following the 30-calendar-day probationary period, and upon written notice to the minor and the employer, the issuing officer may suspend a minor from work for a period of not more than 30-calendar- days when a minor’s poor school attendance results in a consistent academic performance at a level lower than that which preceded the minor’s employment.”  A permit may be revoked by the school if: (1) poor school attendance results in a level of school work lower than that prior to beginning employment, or (2) the Michigan Depart- ment of Consumer and Industry Services/U.S. Department of Labor informs the school of an employer’s violations of state or federal laws or regulations. Any minor who has a permit revoked shall be informed of the appeal process by the school. 4. Complete the work permit form. (The prospective employee and employer must fill out their respective sections of the work permit.) 5. Return the completed form to the Counseling Center at South.

ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS State law now requires The Grosse Pointe Public School System to send the Michigan Department of Education, online, personally identifiable information about each of our students including name, address, telephone number, date of birth, grade level, teachers (K-3), attendance record, and certain disciplinary records.

The Michigan Department of Education is compiling this information into a single state data base in order to better evaluate and audit state and/or federally funded programs, enforce federal regulations, and measure public school performance. To protect privacy, the Department may not dis- close confidential student information to other persons except for strictly approved research purposes. PARENT AND STUDENT RIGHTS RELATED TO SCHOOL RECORDS In accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, eligible persons, i.e. students eighteen years of age or older or the parents or guardians of students under the age of eighteen, have the right to examine the official records of the school district which are directly related to that student, Specifically this Act mandates the following: 1) The right to have no records released to non-eligible agencies, institutions, or persons without prior consent. 2) The right to be informed of the release of records to all eligible agencies, institutions, or persons. 3) The right to challenge at any time the accuracy and fairness of student records. 4) The right of due process in matters related to student records. Information concerning these rights is available in the Student Records Policy (Policy JR) and accompanying GPPSS Administrative Regulations. PARENT AND STUDENT RIGHTS RELATED TO SCHOOL RECORDS In accordance with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, eligible persons; i.e., students eighteen years of age or older, or the parents or guardians of students under the age of eighteen, have the right to examine the official records of the school district which are directly related to that student. Specifically this Act mandates the following additional rights: 1 The right to have no records released to non-eligible agencies, institutions, or persons without prior consent. 2. The right to be informed of the release of records to all eligible agencies, institutions, or persons. 3. The right to challenge at any time the accuracy and fairness of student records. 4. The right of due process in matters related to student records. THE FAMILY PRIVACY ACT In accordance with the provisions of the Family Privacy Act of 1974, The Grosse Pointe Public School System is required to give public notice of the type of information related to students that it considers directory information: and thus available to the general public. Directory information includes the following data about the student: Name, address, telephone number, picture, parent or guardian, date and place of birth, major field of study, weight, height, participation in and eligibility for officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance or grade placement, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or school attended by the students. It is also possible that photographs or videotape of students may be broadcast or released to newspapers, web site, and other media sources in connection with school activities, awards, and honors. In addition, two federal laws required local educational agencies (LEA) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent. If stu- 71

dents or parents do not want to have directory information, photographs, or videotaped pictures made available to the public, with the exception of random group pictures such as at a sporting event from which it would be difficult to exclude specific pictures, they may have the directory information and photographs excluded by sending a notice to the Department of Support Services, The Grosse Pointe Public School System, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. STUDENT GOVERNMENT, ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS STUDENT GOVERNMENT South’s Student Government is referred to as the Student Association. There are also Class Councils for the Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. Officers and Senators are elected by the student body in the Spring of each year. Ambassadors are appointed by the Advisor for each level of Student Government. Fresh- men Officers and Senators are elected in the Fall. An interim council for incoming Freshmen is chosen in May of their 8th grade year. STUDENT OFFICERS Student Association Officers President ...... Rachel Harris Vice President...... ….Julia Rapai Secretary…………..Laura Fleckenstein Treasurer ...... Maren Roeske Historian ...... Simon Chen Advisor…………………Laura Distelrath

Senior Class Officers President…………Blair Cullen Secretary…………Elizabeth Rooney Vice President…...Carla Voigt Treasurer…………Dani Dulworth Advisor…………..…..…..Katherine Parent

Sponsors Mary Jane & Kelly Cullen Karen Nardone Sarah & Michael Bowe MaryJo & Alan Harris Joann Muller & Bill Rapai Annette & Don Calcaterra Mary Montgomery & Mike Skaff

Junior Class Officers President ...... Jack Bellamy Secretary Sarah Bellovich Vice President ...... Amy Ellis Treasurer Allison Frazer Advisor…………...... Marianne Modlin

Sponsors Amber & Brad Byarksi Chin & Greg Rivard Michelle & Greg Brecht Janine & Andy Eckert Michelle & Bob Tiderington Audra & Jamie Brockway Jennifer & Todd Hutchison Heather & Arif Ulk Wendy & Tom Bruetsch Ann Vanker & Thad Mackrell

Sophomore Class Officers President ...... Imran Siddiqui Secretary Shannon Kerr Vice President ...... Andrew Flemming Treasurer Olivia Stricker Advisors ...... Mike Rennell

Sponsors Paige & Chris George Amy & Al Ludvigsen Terri & Glen Burton Amy Hilentzaris Sheri & Mark Rieth Nicole & Joe DesNoyer Beth & Frank Kurta Lisa Segletes Laura & Doug Gabrion Nancy & Tim Labadie Laura & Jerry Wholihan 72

Freshman Class Officers Freshmen elect officers after school starts in September Advisor ...... Kendra Caralis

Sponsors Grant & Sue Gartrell Tricia Poupore Brian & Stephanie Schantz Ann Jackson Tami & Todd Riley Tracy & David Skupien Victor & Cheryl Maraldo David & Amanda Roraff Jeff & Kristen Smolen Roger & Isabelle Mason Tanya & Rob Rulison

BOOSTERS’ CLUB President, Christa Froelich, (313) 910-1505 The Athletic Boosters Club at South High School provides moral and financial support of student activities, particularly athletic. From Sports Awards Night to assisting with game administration, the Booster Club members are a vital part of South High School. MOTHERS’ CLUB OF GROSSE POINTE SOUTH (PARENTS CLUB) President, MaryJo Harris, (313)205-5388, [email protected] Founded in 1929, the Mothers’ Club serves as the parent club of Grosse Pointe South. The purpose of the Mothers’ Club is to enhance and enrich the student body’s experience at Grosse Pointe South. This is made possible through various endowments and fundraising activities, including our annual Spring Benefit, Community Partnership and Friends mailings, and in-kind donations. Support is distributed under three categories: classroom & educational enrichment, preservation of our historical building and scholarships for graduating seniors. Money raised recently has been used to help with the Greenhouse restoration, hallway lighting projects, restroom and conference room renovations, class field trips, technology improvements, and scholarships for over 70 graduating seniors annually. In addition to the three funding areas, the Mothers’ Club facilitates communication between the school and student families through the monthly e-newsletter called High Pointes. It also maintains a website (www.mothersclubgps.com) with a school calendar and a Facebook page (Mothers’ Club of Grosse Pointe South) with up to the minute information on what’s happening at Grosse Pointe South. In addition, the Mother’s Club produces and distributes the Student Directory. Student activities such as Homecoming, student dances, prom and the All Night Party for graduating seniors are also supported and chaperoned by our Mother’s Club volunteers, including dads, grandparents, GPS staff and alumni. Annual dues are $25, which includes a Student Directory. For a contribution of $50, you canl become a Patron Member and receive two directories. Membership through the GPPS registration process or through our website. CLUBS Grosse Pointe South High School has a wide variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for students to explore and expand their interests. Meeting times and locations are announced through the school’s video announcements, and with flyers, on bulletin boards in the hallways. Some activities require class registration as a pre-requisite. Unless it is recognized, combined program, students from another school may not participate. At Registration, students who wish to participate in any club or activity will be expected to pay a $75.00 student activity fee. Following is a list of our current clubs: 73

ALL-SCHOOL MUSICAL MOCK TRIAL TEAM ARCHERY CLUB NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ART HONOR SOCIETY PADDLE TENNIS ASIAN CULTURE CLUB PEER TO PEER BIOLOGY CLUB PEP BAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA POINTE PLAYERS CHESS CLUB QUIZ BOWL CONSERVATION CLUB ROBOTICS COVER TO COVER BOOK CLUB SENIOR CLASS (2016) DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUB (DECA) SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB FILM CLUB SOLAR CAR CLUB FRENCH CLUB SOPHOMORE CLASS (2018) FRESHMEN CLASS (2019) SPANISH CLUB FRENCH CLUB SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY FULL ORCHESTRA STRENGTH & FITNESS CLUB GAMERS, COMICS, ANIMATION STUDENT ASSOCIATION GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE STUDENTS 4 LIFE GERMAN CLUB TOWER INTERACT TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY ITALIAN CLUB UFO & PARANORMAL CLUB JAZZ BAND VARSITY CLUB JUNIOR CLUB (2017) VIDEO CLUB KEY CLUB YEARBOOK/VIEWPOINTE LATIN CLUB YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM LINK CREW LOOKING GLASS Any student interested in forming a new club should contact Mrs. Mitzel, the Student Activities Coordinator. Mrs. Mitzel will provide information and the appropriate application forms. The Stu- dent Activities Office is Room 131. Studies indicate that students involved in club or activities are generally more successful in school. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Cum Laude Chapter of the Grosse Pointe South High School National Honor Society is an organization designed to recognize students of high academic achievement and strong character who have participated and served in school clubs, school activities and in the Grosse Pointe community. Juniors and Seniors with a Cumulative GPA of 3.33 or above at the end of their 5 semester or 7 semester, respectively will be invited to submit a Student Activity Form for consideration of membership by the Faculty Council. Invitations to apply will be delivered in the month of February of each school year. 74

Qualification Process Membership in the NHS is based on these four equally weighted categories: 1. Scholarship 3. Leadership 2. Service Activities 4. Character Teachers, counselors, and administrators, evaluate National Honor Society Candidates “Charac- ter.” The numerical scale listed below is used for rating purposes: Scale 4.0 ...... Outstanding 2.0 ...... Average 3.5 ...... Excellent 1.5 ...... Below average 3.0 ...... Very Good 1.0 ...... Poor 2.5 ...... Good 0...... Unacceptable The Definition of good “CHARACTER” is based on the following criteria: 1. Demonstrates high standards of personal honesty, reliability, and integrity. 2. Shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others. 3. Cooperates fully with regulations and directives. The advisor averages the ratings. A student must receive an averaged 3.0 rating for character. CRITERIA FOR NHS FACULTY COUNCIL RATINGS The Faculty Council shall review the Student Activity Information Form and faculty evaluations in order to determine membership. The five members of the council panel each vote after careful deliberation on each candidate that applies for admission. The faculty council considers the quality, range and variety of activities as well as the time spent in the areas of leadership and service. Service and leadership for the betterment of the school and community should be emphasized by the students as they complete their Student Activity Forms. A candidate must receive a yes vote from three of five members of the panel in both categories. The NHS advisor tabulates all data in the areas of character, leadership, and service. Those receiving a majority vote of the Faculty Council are offered membership. Each candidate must sign a form stating that she/he will support the NHS consti- tution and the chapter By-Laws and assume the stated membership responsibilities before being accepted. The selection of new, active members shall be held in the spring of each school year. STUDENT ACTIVITIES / ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Video/public address announcements will be made each day at the beginning of the third period. These messages will focus on student activities/athletics and other pertinent information for students and faculty. Announcements should be brief and bear the signature of a faculty member, advisor, or coach. All messages must be approved by the Assistant Principal - Administrative Services. Emergency announcements will be made as the situation dictates. Athletes will be notified of cancellation of games or practices or other schedule changes by the Assistant Principal - Athletics.

HOME ATHLETIC CONTEST SITE FALL SPORTS Cross Country – Boys & Girls ...... Lake St. Clair Metropark Field Hockey – Girls’…………………………………………G. P. South Stadium Football ...... GP South Stadium Field Golf – Girls’ ...... Burning Tree Golf Club Soccer – Boys’ – Varsity/JV ...... G. P. South Stadium Soccer – JV B...... Barnes Swim/Dive – Girls’ ...... Boll Athletic Center Tennis – Boys’ ...... Elworthy Tennis Courts Cheerleading ...... GP South Main Gym Volleyball – Varsity/JV/Freshman………………………….GP South Main Gym WINTER SPORTS Basketball – Boys’– Varsity/JV ...... GP South Main Gym Basketball – Boys’ – Freshman ...... GP South Main Gym/Boll Athletic Center Basketball – Girls’ –Varsity ...... GP South Main Gym Basketball – Girls’ – JV/Freshman ... GP South Main Gym/Boll Athletic Center Gymnastics ...... GP North Main Gym Ice Hockey Boys’ ...... Fraser Hockey Land Ice Hockey Girls’………………………………………...East Side Hockey Arena Swim/Dive – Boys’...... Boll Athletic Center Wrestling ...... GP South Main Gym Cheerleading ...... GP South Main Gym Synchronized Swim ...... Boll Athletic Center SPRING SPORTS Baseball – Varsity...... GP South Diamond Baseball – JV/Freshman ...... Elworthy, or GP South Diamond Golf – Boys’ ...... Gowanie Golf Club, Mt. Clemens Softball – Varsity ...... GP South Softball Diamond Softball – JV ...... Messner, or GP South Softball Diamond Soccer – Girls’ – JV / Varsity ...... GP South Stadium Soccer – Girls’ – Freshman ...... Barnes Tennis – Boys’ ...... Elworthy Tennis Courts Track – Boys’ & Girls’ ...... GP South Stadium Lacrosse – Boys’ ...... GP South Stadium Lacrosse – Girls’...... GP South Stadium Crew – Boys’ and Girls’ ...... Detroit Boat Club Sailing – Coed ...... Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS Boys’ Sports Girls’ Sports Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Football Varsity, Junior Varsity Softball Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Basketball Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Volleyball Varsity, Track Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Basketball Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Baseball Varsity Swimming/Diving Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis Varsity Track Varsity Swimming/Diving Varsity and Junior Varsity Tennis Varsity Cross Country Varsity Gymnastics Varsity, Junior Varsity, and JV B Soccer Varsity Cross Country Varsity and Junior Varsity Wrestling Varsity, Junior Varsity, and JV B Soccer Varsity Ice Hockey Varsity, and Junior Varsity Cheerleading Varsity Golf Varsity, Junior Varsity, and JV B Lacrosse Varsity, Junior Varsity and JV B Lacrosse Crew/Rowing Crew/Rowing Sailing Sailing Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman Field Hockey Varsity Golf Synchronized Swimming Varsity Ice Hockey Figure Skating

MACOMB AREA CONFERENCE SCHOOL LOCATIONS Sport schedules and locations can be accessed at highschoolsports.net ANCHOR BAY HIGH SCHOOL DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 6319 County Line Road 21051 21 Mile Road Fair Haven, MI 48023 Macomb, MI 48044 (586) 648-2528 (586) 723-2800

CENTER LINE HIGH SCHOOL DAVIS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 26300 Arsenal 11311 Plumbrook Center Line, MI 48015 Sterling Heights, MI 48077 (586) 757-6660 (586) 825-2200

CHIPPEWA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL EAST POINTE HIGH SCHOOL 18300 19 Mile 15501 Couzens Clinton Twp., MI 48038 Eastpointe, MI 48021 (586) 723-2400 (586) 445-4490

CLINTONDALE HIGH SCHOOL EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL 35200 Little Mack 6500 25 Mile Road Clinton Twp., MI 48035 Shelby Twp., MI 48316 (586) 791-6300 (586) 797-1300

COUSINO HIGH SCHOOL EPPLER JUNIOR HIGH 30333 Hoover Road 45461 Brownell Warren, MI 48093 Utica, MI 48087 (586) 574-3100 (586) 797-2900

FITZGERALD HIGH SCHOOL 23200 Ryan Road LAMPHERE HIGH SCHOOL Warren, MI 48091 610 West 13 Mile (586) 797-7072 Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-3943 FRASER HIGH SCHOOL 34270 Garfield Road LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Fraser, MI 48026 22900 Federal (586) 439-7252 Warren, MI 48089 (586) 758-8314 GROSSE POINTE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL MADISON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 707 Vernier Road 915 East 11 Mile Road Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 Madison Heights, MI 48071 (313) 432-3217 (248) 399-0455

HENRY FORD II HIGH SCHOOL MALOW JUNIOR HIGH 11911 Clinton River 6400 - 25 Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Shelby Twp., MI 48316 (586) 797-1608 (586) 797-3500

HERITAGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MARINE CITY HIGH SCHOOL 37400 Dodge Park 1085 Ward City Sterling Heights, MI 48077 Marine City, MI 48039 (586) 797-3160 (810) 676-1916

JEANNETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MARYSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 40400 Gulliver 1325 Michigan Avenue Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Marysville, MI 48040 (586) 797-3300 (810) 455-6084

L’ANSE CREUSE HIGH SCHOOL NEW HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL 38495 L’Anse Creuse 57700 Gratiot Harrison Twp., MI 48045 New Haven, MI 48048-2000 (586) 783-6400 (586) 749-5105

L’ANSE CREUSE NORTH HIGH PORT HURON HIGH SCHOOL 23700 21 Mile Road 2215 Court St. Macomb, MI 48042 Port Huron, MI 48060 (586) 493-5270 (586) 984-2611

LAKE SHORE HIGH SCHOOL PORT HURON NORTHERN HIGH 22980 Thirteen Mile Road 1799 Kraft St. Clair Shores, MI 48082 Port Huron, MI 48060 (586) 285-8920 (810) 984-2671

LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL ROMEO HIGH SCHOOL 21100 E. 11 Mile Road 11091 W. 32 Mile Road St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 Romeo, MI 48065 (586) 445-4000 (586) 752-0431

ROSEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 17855 Common Rd. Roseville, MI 48066 (586) 445-5577

ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 2200 Clinton Avenue St. Clair, MI 48079 (810) 676-1700

SHELBY JUNIOR HIGH 51700 Van Dyke Shelby Twp., MI 48316 (586) 797-3700

SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL 21900 Nine Mile Road St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 (586) 435-1441

STERLING HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 12901 Fifteen Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI 48312 (586) 698-4622

STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL 39701 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 (586) 268-4700

UTICA HIGH SCHOOL 47255 Shelby Road Shelby Twp., MI 48317 (586) 797-2278

WARREN MOTT HIGH SCHOOL 3131 Twelve Mile Warren, MI 48092 (586) 698-4577

WARREN WOODS TOWER HIGH 27900 Bunert Road Warren, MI 48088 (586) 439-4566

ADMISSION PRICES FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS NOTE: Common ticket prices have been set for all Macomb Area Conference athletic games by the MAC Athletic Directors. These are as follows: Freshmen/Jr. Varsity/Varsity Games $5.00 Season Tickets - $50.00 (at registration) and $60.00 (after registration) NOTE: Senior citizens may request gold cards, which give free admissions to home athletic events. Call 313-432-3007.

Grosse Pointe Public School System Extracurricular Hand- book and Code of Conduct Effective Date: August 1, 2016

This document only pertains to extracurricular activities. This document does not apply to co- curricular activities.*

All school sponsored activities that are not co-curricular are considered extracurricular.

The Grosse Pointe Public School System’s Extracurricular Code of Conduct identifies the purpose of extracurricular activities, defines eligibility, explains attendance procedures, and identifies behavior expectations and disciplinary consequences for all participants.

Participation in extracurricular activities in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools System (GPPSS) is considered an honor and a privilege that entails a commitment by a student to an individual school, the District and the community. The Extracurricular Code of Conduct is in effect from the first day a student joins a GPPSS extracurricular activity. The Code remains in effect 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (regardless of time of day, week, month, or year, location of events / place of events, and/or particular sport season) until completion of a student’s participation in extracurricular activities.

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System Extracurricular Code of Conduct has been developed to provide a common set of rules for all students participating in athletics and extracurricular activities. The Extracurricular Code of Conduct deals with specific violations that apply within every program; however, the code is not intended to be all-inclusive. If an infraction occurs that is not included in the code, the coach or advisor has the authority to determine the consequence.

All Grosse Pointe students are governed by the Student Code of Conduct. In addition, students who participate in extracurricular activities may be further governed when applicable by the rules and regulations of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), National Federation, league rules and specific team/activity rules. For complete rules pertaining to athletics visit www.mhsaa.com.

Purpose: GPPSS believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of the student.

Extracurricular activities play an important part in the life of our students. Young people learn a great deal from their participation in extracurricular activities. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and how to win and lose gracefully are an integral part of each team in our extracurricular program. Extracurricular activities also help the individual student develop a healthy self-concept as well as a healthy body. Competition adds to our school spirit and helps all students - spectators, as well as participants, develop pride in his or her school.

The major objective of the GPPSS extracurricular program is to provide wholesome opportunities for students to develop favorable habits and attitudes of social and group living.

Leadership should be of the highest quality so as to exemplify the desired type of behavior to be developed from the extracurricular program. Measurement of leadership success should not be in terms of the tangible evidence of the victory and defeat record, but rather in the intangible personality development factors that are an outgrowth of the major objectives of the extracurricular program.

The extracurricular program offerings should always be in conformity with the general objectives of the school. At no time should the program place the total educational curriculum secondary in emphasis; the program should constantly strive for the development of well-rounded individuals, capable of taking their place in society.

The District believes that the opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected activities is a vital part of the student's educational experiences. Such participation is a privilege that car- ries with it responsibilities to the school, to the activity, to the student body, to the community and to the student themselves.

Opportunity to Participate The following applies to both athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities. Eligibility: 1. To be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities a student must meet the following: a. A student must have passed four out of six classes if taking six classes or five out of seven classes if taking seven classes the previous semester. b. A student must currently be passing four out of six classes if taking six classes or five out of seven classes.

When evaluating a student's eligibility status grades of D- or better and a mark of G are considered passing.

2. If the student is ineligible based on the previous semester final grades, the student will be ineligible for participation for the complete following semester.

Note - all new 9th graders are initially eligible for extracurricular activities for the Fall season of their freshman year.

Deficiencies, including incompletes and failures from a previous semester, may be made up using an appropriate credit recovery process. Eligibility may be reinstated when the school accepts the credit.

The Grosse Pointe Public School System, however, encourages much higher academic achievement. As an incentive for academic excellence, those athletes achieving a grade point of at least 3.0 during their season of competition are honored at their season-ending Athletic Awards program. Varsity athletes who receive a grade point average of at least 3.0 receive a league Academic Team Certifi- cate. Junior Varsity and Freshman level athletes receive a Grosse Pointe Public School System Aca- demic Certificate.

Grade Checks: A. Athletic and Extracurricular Activities except for Level II and II Student Groups: Administration shall conduct grade checks of all participants every three weeks. Additionally, administration shall review grades after progress reports and report cards are distributed. Administration shall identify for advisors, coaches, teachers and students the dates for grade checks at the beginning of each school year. B. Level II and Level III Student Groups: Participants shall have their grade checks completed using the following timeline:

Semester of Participation Semester to Verify Grades

Fall (Aug-Jan) Spring of preceding year

Spring (Jan-June) Fall of current year

If after any grade check, progress report or report card the student falls below ‘eligibility’ as defined above he or she will have one week to reestablish eligibility. During this week students may participate in extracurricular activities if the coach and administration feels it is appropriate. If after one week the student has not reestablished eligibility, the student must sit out at least one week from competitions to allow the student to focus on academic obligations. At any point after sitting out for one week the student may re-establish eligibility as defined under #2 above.

Academic Probation: If at any point (either the start of a season or after a grade check) a student falls below the Academic Extracurricular Expectations listed below the student will be placed on Academic Probation.

Once on Academic Probation a student will have 3 school weeks to demonstrate he or she has met the Academic Extracurricular Expectations identified below. At the conclusion of the three week period if the student has met the Academic Extracurricular Expectations he or she will be removed from Academic Probation. If after three weeks the student has not met the Academic Extracurricular Expectations below he or she will be considered ineligible for all extracurricular activities until he or she establish that he or she has met the requirements to be removed from Academic Probation.

Academic Extracurricular Expectations: A student shall be successfully passing five out of seven classes or four out of six classes if taking a tutorial, of which at least three classes must be a grade of C- or better (a “G” is a passing grade and will be counted towards the three “C-’s”).

ATTENDANCE FOR COMPETITION BASED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Regular Practices Practices are essential for proper conditioning, improvement of techniques, and acquisition of teamwork skills. Therefore, participants are required to attend scheduled practices. Participants who are absent from school are excused from practice on the same day as the absence. Participants who are suspended or temporarily separated from school may not participate in practices or competition during the suspension. Participants assigned a partial day of in-school separation may not participate on the same day unless granted the privilege by administration. Participants suspended from school or temporarily separated from school twice during the same season are suspended from the team/activity for the remainder of that season. Participants must attend a minimum of 3 classes in middle school and 4 in high school the day of a competition unless the absence is approved administratively.

Vacation Practices Practice schedules and attendance rules are set by coaches and advisors in a consistent and fair manner and are approved by the assistant principal before implementation. Attendance procedures are developed for the protection of both the student and the coach/advisor and for the orderly pro- gression and development of the total team. Athletes who do not train during an extended vacation could be seriously injured if allowed to participate under highly competitive game conditions. Teams cannot be developed to their fullest potential when all members are not present.

Attendance for Non-Competition Based Extracurricular Activities Participation and attendance expectations for non-competition based extracurricular activities shall be determined on an activity specific basis by the faculty advisor.

Acceptable and Unacceptable Behavior Students participating in extracurricular activities are expected to maintain good conduct at all times and all locations, whether on or off-campus, and not to engage in any conduct or behavior which brings discredit to themselves, their family, their team, school, or the District.

Offenses and Consequences Extracurricular Attendance Violation: Unexcused absence from a practice, event or contest. Consequence: Warning through removal of activity for up to one year Determiner of Discipline: Coach/advisor in consultation with assistant principal Failure to Cooperate with an Investigation: Impeding or intentionally failing to support the investigation of a potential violation of the Extracurricular Code of Conduct. Consequence: Warning through removal from the activity for up to one year Determiner of Discipline: assistant principal

General Misconduct: Engaging in illegal, unethical or inappropriate conduct including insubordination. Consequence: Warning through removal from the activity for up to one year Determiner of Discipline: Coach/advisor in consultation with the assistant principal Lack of Sportsmanship: Extracurricular participants are expected to demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship at all times. Extracurricular participants are to display personal control under practice and game conditions toward their teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and spectators. In addition, it is understood that any harassment, racial or ethnic slurs said at any time, is unacceptable and will be dealt with accordingly. Consequence: Warning through removal from the activity for up to one year Determiner of Discipline: Coach/advisor in consultation with the assistant principal Possession or Use of Illegal Substances: Possessing, using, being under the influence of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, or other behavior-altering substances, except medication as prescribed by a licensed physician. Consequence: First Offense of the School Year: 1. The student will be suspended from a set number of the season‘s competitions or organization‘s activities (see consequence range chart below). Suspensions from games or activities could impact two sports seasons or two terms. 2. The student will lose captaincy, leadership positions or leadership role for the current school year. 3. The student who violates this policy after club, sport or school government elections in the spring will be removed from office, captaincy or leadership positions for the next school year. Second Offense During a School Year: Removal from all Extracurricular Activities for an amount of competitions double the first offense per the range chart below. Third Offense During Secondary Enrollment: Permanent removal from all Extracurricular Activities for the remainder of the student’s school career. Determiner of Discipline: assistant principal Supporting the Use of Illegal Substances: Intentionally being in the presence of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, or other behavior-altering substances, except medication as prescribed by a licensed physician without using the illegal substance. A student will not be in violation of this portion of the Extracurricular Code of Conduct if the student makes a reasonable effort to remove himself/herself from the inappropriate situation.

Consequence: First Offense of the School Year: 1. The student will be suspended from Extracurricular Activities for half of the noted period of time identified for Possession or Use of Illegal Substances (see consequence range chart below). Suspensions from games or activities could impact two sports seasons or two terms. In the event a suspension results in a fraction of a competition, the student shall sit out for that fraction. 2. The student will lose captaincy, leadership positions or leadership role for the current school year.

3. The student who violates this policy after club or school government elections in the spring will be removed from office, captaincy or leadership positions for the next school year. Subsequent Offenses in the Same School Year: Further suspension from participation in activities through removal from all activities for the remainder of the season. Determiner of Discipline: assistant principal Note: if a substance abuse infraction occurs before the competitive season or during the “off” season, the competitive suspension will begin during the next competitive season. The summer vacation period is part of the “off” season.

ACTIVITY SPECIFIC CONSEQUENCE CHART FOR FIRST OFFENSE FOR POSSESSION OR USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES Understanding that each extracurricular activity offered in GPPSS schools has a different number of competitions and activities, the following chart that includes ranges will be used to determine the consequence metered out to students for violating the Possession or Use of Illegal Substances portion of this code of conduct.

# of Competitions Length of Suspension from Competition

1-9 2 games/competitions/performances

10-18 3 games/competitions/performances

19-27 4 games/competitions/performances

28-36 5 games/competitions/performances

36-45 6 games/competitions/performances

Definition of ‘competition’: For the chart above a competition is defined as one complete activity. For example, one competition in football would be equal to one game. One competition in wrestling would be equal to all the matches in one specific meet/invitational. One competition in theater would be equal to one performance (not dress rehearsal.) All calculations using this chart shall be based on the initially scheduled number of competitions identified at the start of the season or activity. Consequence for Year Round Activities: For extracurricular activities that are year round such as French Club the student shall be suspended from participation for one quarter. For extracurricular activities that are less than year round, but that do not have competitions the administrator shall identify an appropriate period of time for the student to be suspended from participation that is consistent with the ranges below. Applying Consequences for Students in Multiple Activities: For students that participate in multiple extracurricular activities the assistant principal shall have the authority to apply consequences as appropriate. If at the time of the consequence being determined the student is participating in multiple extracurricular activities the student’s participation in all of these activities shall be impacted. Students shall be impacted in both the competition/performance based extracurricular activities as 85

well as year-round activities. Examples of competition/performance based extracurricular activities include all sports, DECA and musicals. Examples of year round extracurricular activities include SADD, the Diversity Club and the German Club. Timing of Consequences: To avoid a student simply electing to participate in an activity solely to complete their consequence as identified below, an administrator has the discretion to ensure that the student legitimately serves their consequence. For example, a student who joins a sport with a suspension previously in place must serve the suspension and legitimately complete the season of that sport. The student cannot simply serve the suspension and quit the track team. Additionally, a student with a consequence in place shall not join a year round based extracurricular activity (such as French Club) to simply complete his or her suspension.

 It is important to note that if a student receives a consequence for violating the extracurricular code of conduct the consequences shall be applied in such a way that participation in performance based activities is impacted rather than a student simply serving a consequence in a non-performance based activity. For example if a student is provided a 3 game suspension from a performance activity, that suspension will not be fulfilled solely by not participating in a non-performance based activity.

Administration shall use good judgement and reason when making decisions regarding the application of suspensions. In general, suspensions shall not carry on beyond one year from the incident occurring. For example, a 9th grader in the Diversity Club who consumes alcohol is suspended from Diversity Club for one quarter. If in her junior year she tries out for volleyball and makes the team she does not have a suspensions to serve and can participate in matches at the start of the season.

Suspensions that cross multiple seasons shall be prorated across those seasons. For example, a football player who receives a 2 game suspension prior to the final football game of the year shall sit out one football game. If the student then elects to play basketball in the winter he or she would still have an outstanding suspension of one football game which equates to a two basketball game suspension.

When a student is suspended from competing in an extracurricular activity for violation of this code of conduct they may participate in practices at the discretion of the coach/advisor. Students may not be in team uniform while suspended from participating in a competition.

If a substance abuse infraction occurs before the competitive season or during the “off” season, the competitive suspension will begin during the next competitive season. The summer vacation period is part of the “off” season.

Examples of the Extracurricular Code of Conduct Being Applied: Example #1: In September a GPPSS student who is currently participating in boys soccer and French Club is identified as having consumed alcohol on the weekend. The student is simultane- ously serves a 3 game suspension from the soccer team as well as is suspended from the French Club for one quarter. Example #2: In December a student who is in the French Club is identified as drinking on the weekend. The student is removed from French Club for one quarter. Additionally, when the student 86

joins the track team in the spring the student must serve a 3 meet suspension from the track team. Example #3: In November a student in the Diversity Club is identified as having violated the code of conduct of the consumption of alcohol. This student is suspended from Diversity Club for a quarter since Diversity Club is a non-performance activity. The student then is selected to be in the chorus of the musical. The musical has 5 performances (excluding dress rehearsal). Per the chart below, the student is not permitted to perform in the first two performances of the musical. Since this student served his suspension via the musical he can participate in baseball games at the start of the season.

The examples above may not consider or address all possible permutations. Administration shall have the discretion to apply consequences in a manner consistent with this code.

Appeal of Discipline Students who receive a consequence of discipline greater than the loss of 2/9ths of a season or participation period may appeal within five days of the imposition of discipline to the building principal. The principal shall meet with the student and his/her parent(s) as well as the coach/advisor and/or assistant principal. During this meeting the student will be provided by the principal an opportunity to explain his/her rationale for the alteration of the discipline imposed. Within five school days of this meeting the principal shall issue a written decision that either upholds the imposed discipline or refers the matter back to the assistant principal for some other level of discipline less than the previously imposed discipline. The principal shall also have the discretion to administer some other level of discipline consistent with this code. The principal has the final authority to hear all appeals. Students may not appeal a disciplinary decision resulting from this code of conduct beyond the building level.

Reinstatement A student who is permanently removed from all extracurricular activities due to a violation of this code of conduct may apply to the principal for reinstatement after one full year. The principal has the final authority to determine reinstatement.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY The Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) provides a wide variety of technology to its students and staff for educational purposes and research. This technology includes but is not limited to computers, a network, presentation tools, Internet access and electronic mail (e-mail) accounts. In order to access and use this technology, students and parents must read and agree to the following Acceptable Use Policy. GPPSS provides access to the World Wide Web (Internet) for all students. Internet access is monitored by staff and is filtered to block inappropriate information from reaching the GPPSS network and its student users. However, no filtering system is failsafe and it is technologically impossible to block everything that should be blocked. GPPSS believes that the value of using the Internet for education strongly outweighs the possibility that students may obtain material that is not appropriate for the educational setting. GPPSS educates its students about proper Internet safety precautions and eti- quette. However, it is the responsibility of the student to refrain from trying to access inappropriate 87

information and to follow the guidelines set forth in the Acceptable Use Policy. The extent of access varies depending on the grade-level and abilities of the student and specific needs of a class. Access to and use of technology is a privilege, and is subject to all rules and regulations found in the Student Code of Conduct. Use of technology is considered an extension of a student’s presence in school. Students that abuse technology or violate the terms of the Acceptable Use Policy are subject to loss of access to technology and other disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Abuse or intentional disruption of technology services is considered a disruption of the educational process. Demonstrated intent to violate the Acceptable Use Policy is treated as an actual violation thereof. GPPSS makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services it is providing. The District will not be responsible for damages such as loss of data or service interruptions, or for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through Internet resources. This policy is subject to change or modification and all students will be informed when this occurs. General Policies 1. GPPSS technology is to be used for educational purposes only. Use of technology for private or personal purposes is expressly prohibited. Student may be liable for expenses incurred by using technology for private, personal or illegal purposes. 2. Storage and bandwidth usage quotas will be established by GPPSS. Only school-related files are to be uploaded to or stored on the GPPSS network. 3. All communications with persons outside the GPPSS network must be reported to your teacher in advance and is subject to monitoring. 4. Report any threatening or unwelcome communications, internal or external to your teacher or administrator immediately. 5. There is no expectation of privacy when using the District’s technology. Students’ browsing history, e-mail accounts, storage space and access records can be reviewed by the appropriate GPPSS staff at any time. 6. External storage space or personal technology (hard-wired or wireless) connected to GPPSS technology or its network is considered a part of the GPPSS network and is subject to the Ac- ceptable Use Policy. This includes the District’s right to review any and all material on its network. External storage or personal technology previously connected to the GPPSS network or its technology falls under this guideline. External storage includes but is not limited to flash drives, CDs, DVDs and external hard drives. Personal technology included but is not limited to laptops, net books, cell phones, personal data assistants and handheld computers. 7. If a student identifies a security issue, he or she shall inform a teacher or administrator immediately. 8. Never share your password with anyone. It is prohibited to allow another person to access the GPPSS network with your log-in and password. 9. It is prohibited to access the GPPSS network using the log-in and password of another student. 10. Students will not download and/or install any software, malicious or harmless, on any district computer under any circumstances. 11. GPPSS will cooperate fully with authorities investigating criminal activity conducted with GPPSS technology. CARE AND USE OF EQUIPMENT 1. Students will not tamper with or in any way alter the physical or virtual setup of any technology unless expressly directed to do so under direct supervision by a staff member. 2. Any vandalism will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to loss of all privileges for 88

use of technology. Vandalism is any attempt to physically or virtually disable or damage technology, including hardware and software. INTERNET ACCESS 1. Students will only use the Internet for purposes consistent with the educational process. Educa- tional appropriateness of materials will be determined by staff as it relates to the given class in which those materials are being used and accessed. 2. Students shall not intentionally seek obscene, vulgar or otherwise inappropriate material. Student are expected to use good judgment and report any infractions to a teacher or administrator. 3. No person shall attempt to circumvent filtering technology established by GPPSS. 4. Use appropriate language when on the Internet. Students are representatives of GPPSS when using the Internet for learning and are expected to behave in a manner consistent with that representation. Never use vulgarities or otherwise inappropriate language. Never engage in threatening, disparaging or bullying behavior. 5. Students will keep personal information private. Do not reveal your home address, phone number or those of others under any circumstances. When using external web-based resources that require registration, only give information that is required and ensure that the privacy settings of the external resource are set to minimize the information available to other students. 6. Respect copyrights and fair usage when using material obtained on-line. Cite sources and give credit every time. Do not use technology to plagiarize any materials. 7. GPPSS is not responsible for financial or obligations resulting from unauthorized use of its technology. E-MAIL 1. Students that are provided with a district e-mail account shall use that account only for purposes consistent with the educational process. 2. When accessing GPPSS or external (personal) e-mail accounts, the Acceptable Use Policy is still in effect. 3. Never reveal personal information in e-mails. 4. Use appropriate language. Students are representatives of GPPSS when using e-mail for learning and are expected to behave in a manner consistent with that representation. Never use vulgarities or otherwise inappropriate language. Never engage in threatening, disparaging or bullying behavior. 5. Never open attachments unless you are sure of their origin. If you are unsure, ask your teacher or technology staff for assistance. 6. Any e-mail and its associated attachments sent or received via the GPPSS network are subject to review by appropriate district personnel account and are subject to the Acceptable Use Policy. 7. If you inadvertently receive inappropriate material, report it immediately to your teacher or an administrator.

STUDENT PLEDGE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THE GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Students in The Grosse Pointe Public School System sign a pledge of academic integrity confirming that the assignments they submit are their own creation. The Pledge certifies that if research is included in a student’s submitted assignment, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, verses, charts, tables, graphics, etc. that are taken from another writer or another source, whether quoted or paraphrased, are properly credited to the creator following documentation rules in the “Grosse Pointe Guide to Communication.” (online) TO PLAGIARIZE  to use and attempt to pass off as one’s own, the ideas or writings of another  to appropriate for use as one’s own, passages or ideas from another  to plagiarize the ideas or words of another Plagiarism is inappropriate, never acceptable, and always a very serious academic offense. If you ever have any doubt about the integrity of your completed assignment or the correct- ness of your documentation of sources, ask your teacher before submitting the work. IMPORTANT: Plagiarizing another student’s written work is as unacceptable as plagiarizing a professional writer’s work. Likewise, having someone else write your assignment, in full or in part, for a fee or at no charge, is also defined as plagiarism and is subject to the same serious penalties. According to the Grosse Pointe Public School System Student Code of Conduct, the penalty for plagiarism is loss of credit for the assignment, possible temporary separation from school and, depending on the seriousness of the case, an additional academic penalty up and including potential loss of credit for the quarter. The penalty will be determined by school administration in consultation with the student and the teacher. Community service may also be required. I understand the concept of academic integrity and the penalties I will suffer if I violate the Grosse Pointe Public School System Student Code of Conduct. I hereby pledge that the written work I submit is my own creation and that all inclusions in it from other writers or sources are properly documented.

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______Student Signature Parent Signature As a sign of my understanding of academic integrity and a certification of the fact that I have followed the rules of documentation, I include this statement on written assignments as directed by my teacher: The work I am submitting is my own creation. I have followed the “Grosse Pointe Guide to Communication” in properly documenting all material included in my work that was written/produced by someone else.

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Date: ______NOTE: Plagiarism may impact one’s eligibility to qualify for the National Honor Society 90