Riverview East
Academy 3555 Kellogg Ave http://rivervieweast.cps-k12.org/ Cincinnati OH 45226
With pride in ourselves and our school community, we SOAR higher!
Safely practicing what we know to be right
Orderly moving upward in the right direction
Achieving our very best
Respectful in all situations
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
Riverview East Academy Main Office……….363-3400 Fax…………363-3420 Attendance Line ……….363- 3403 School Nurse 363-3421 Community Resource Coordinator 363-3489 ABC Before & After School 399-1731 Children’s Home Counselor 363-3448 Cincinnati Public Schools 363-0000 CPS Transportation 363-0330 First Student Transportation 761-6100 CPS Customer Service 363-0123
CPS Food Services (Lunch Application information) 363-0800 CPS Student Services (Special Education) 363-0293
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A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
August 2015 Dear Students:
Welcome back to another school year. We expect each student to be successful at Riverview East Academy. Successful people are described as being organized and well planned. Since our goal is have every student at Riverview achieve the highest caliber of education possible, we recognize the importance of the student and family role in this goal. This year we are asking you to use a planner on a daily basis to help with organization and planning. The planner is something that you should use on a daily basis for several reasons. The first reason is that you should use this planner to record any assignments that you have to do in your classes. This will help you to be organized and keep track of current and future assignments. The second reason you will use this planner is to track any reminders that you need to have handy. These may include reminders about books you need to remember for certain classes or even reminders about forms that you may need to get signed. The third reason the planner is important is the staff has put together school rules and policies that provide information to parents in a one place instead of getting many packets of papers. All of the information about Riverview will be in the planner. Of course, as the school year goes on, there may be information that changes, but for the most part, we have tried to make all of the information accessible in one place. The final reason the planner will be able to help your parents and teachers communicate regularly by writing in the planner, checking the planner, and asking for feedback. We believe that these reasons make the planner essential for you to use. You will also need their planner in order to be excused from the classroom. It will operate as a pass as you move outside of your classroom when you are not escorted by your teacher. You need to have your planner with you at all times. It is important that you treat the planner as carefully as you treat your cell phone or other prized possession. If you lose your planner, you will be responsible for paying a fee of $5.00 for a replacement, and you may have limited access outside the classroom as you will not have a pass to be out of the classroom. It is important that you have your planner to be a successful student. Teachers will be reviewing the rules and policies with you so that you could have a successful year. Please take every advantage that Riverview East has to offer and enjoy your 2015-2016 school year.
Sincerely yours, Charlene Myers Principal MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Riverview East Academy is to provide a safe environment that promotes respect, and motivates students to learn and act responsibly. We will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve by capitalizing on their individual strengths. We will prepare students by creating and delivering a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum. The elementary students will participate in wellness activities, while the high school students will be prepared to enter the healthcare workforce and/or post-secondary healthcare education. We believe education is the shared responsibility of the student, home, school and community.
THE HISTORY OF RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY
Riverview East Academy was established in 2005. It merged two K-6 schools, Linwood Academy and McKinley Elementary into one school, spanning preschool-12th grade. This Community Learning Center was established so that our students could go to one school through all 13 years at one location. The hope was to cut the dropout rate of our students when they left the community to go to high school. Riverview East has met that goal, with many graduating students having completed their journey starting either at Linwood or McKinley, and on through Riverview East.
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Table of Contents High School Course of Study………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Bell Schedule………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Important Dates 2014-2015…………………………………………………………………………..…….….…....7 Responsibilities of Students, Parents, Teachers and Administration…………………………..……………….8 Important Forms & Information……………………………………………………………...…………………..9-12 Emergency Medical Forms Administration of Medication Immunization Forms Photo Release Student Fees/Fines Waiver of Student Fees Field Trips Meals & Costs Attendance Policy…………………………………………………………………...…………………….…….13-16 Non-Attending Students Absences Before School Tardies Late Arrivals Early Dismissal Early Release After School Before & After School Care Uniforms………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….16 Discipline…………………………………………………………………………………………………………17-24 In School Discipline Exclusion of Students Emergency Removal Suspension Expulsion Permanent Expulsion ISS Expectations and Rules Search & Seizure Interrogation Due Process Zero Tolerance Bullying Policy Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………24-25 Weapons Visitors/Volunteers Drug/Tobacco Use Emergency Plans…………………………………………………………………………………..……………25-26 Calamity Days ALiCE Safety Plans Flooding Transportation…………………………………………………..……………………………………………….26-28 Student Parking Visitors Parking First Student Bus Service Metro Bus 3
Academic Information…………………………………………………………………………………………..28-33 Homework Policy 3rd Grade Guarantee Grade Placement for High School Dual Enrollment Requirements for Riverview East Graduation GPA Diplomas & Commencement Types of Diplomas Credits Internet Usage Policy…………………………………………………………………………………….……..33-35 Safety/Education Social Networks Network Etiquette & Safety Content Filtering Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy …………………………………………………………………..…..…..35 Student Eligibility for Athletics …………………………………………………………………………………35-36 Daily Attendance Sports by Season Extra-Curricular Activities………………………………………………………………………………………36-37 Student Leadership & Toastmasters Leadership Scholars Positive School Culture ……………………………………………………………………………………….…...38 Kidnergarten-4th Grade Behavior Management Honors & Accolades………………………………………………………………………………...…………..38-39 SOAR Matrix School Behavior………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………..40 Cafeteria Behavior………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….41 Bus Behavior…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………42 Corrective Strategies Matrix…………………………………………………………………………………....43-45 Riverview East Graduation Requirements Information Sheet…………………………………...……………..46 GPA Calculation Worksheet……………………………………………………………………………...………..47 School Song………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….48 Permission Slips & Important Forms …………………………………………………………………………49-57 Bully Reporting Form ………………………………………………………………………………………………59 ABC Enrollment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………61
School Based Health Center Consent to Treatment ……………………………………………………….63-70
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Riverview East Academy High School COURSE OF STUDY 2014-15
Grade Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 7 English English English English 9* English 10* English 11* English (4 7 8/8AA 12/12AA* Credits)* Math (4 Pre- Algebra Geometry* Algebra II* AQR/PreCalc AA* Pre-Calc AA Credits)* Algebra I*/Algebra I AA Science Science Science 8 Biology* Chemistry* Anatomy/Physiology* Pathophysiology* (3 7 Credits) Social Social Social Modern US American Studies Studies Studies 8 World History* Government/ 7 History* Economics* Health Intro to Intro to Health Health Health Found II Clin Clin Sci TPI 2* Careers Careers Careers Foundation Tech* Sci TPI 1* I* Electives Art I* Cause* Creative Reading* Ethnic Issues* Film Tech * OGT Preparation Physical Education 9-12/Sr. Hi Health* Senior Choir* Senior Band* Spanish 1* Spanish 2* Spanish 3* Work Study (IEP only)
Grades 7- 12 will have daily advisement bells with a mentor teacher. Mentor Teacher: ______
*Bell Schedules for all grades will be distributed once classes are finalized.
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Bell Schedule 2015-16
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IMPORTANT DATES 2015-16
08/19/15 First Day of School
09/03/15 Open House 4:330-7:30
09/07/15 No School
09/23/15 No School Teacher In-service
10/13/15 Staff Meeting
10/16/15 End of First Quarter No School
10/29/15 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30
11/03/15 No School
11/11/15 No School Veteran's Day
11/25/2015-11/27/15 No School Thanksgiving Break
12/18/15 End of Second Quarter
12/21/15-1/3/16 No School Holiday Vacation
01/04/16 School Re-Opens
01/15/16 No School Teacher In-service
01/18/16 No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/28/16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30
02/08/16 No School
02/12/16 No School Learning Teams
02/15/16 No School President's Day
03/11/16 End of Third Quarter
03/24/16 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30
3/28/2016-4/3/16 No School Spring Break
04/04/16 School Re-Opens
05/26/16 End of Fourth Quarter Last Day of School
05/27/16 Professional Meeting Day No Students
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Students are expected to meet the standards of behavior and academic achievement. Meeting these standards will require student’s commitment to the following: 1. Attending class daily and on time 2. Begin prepared for class daily with proper supplies 3. Completing and submitting school work on time 4. Behaving in a safe and orderly manner in class and throughout the school 5. Working to one’s maximum potential in all courses 6. Developing a sense of respect for self and others 7. Developing self-discipline and a positive self-concept 8. Developing a positive demeanor 9. Exercising academic and social honesty and integrity 10. Using civil, polite language in classroom and throughout the school 11. Participating in class activities 12. Following all prescribed rules 13. Students are to come to school daily in their school uniform 14. Students need to respond appropriately and respectfully to all adults requests 15. Students must respectfully identify themselves upon request by an adult in the building 16. Be proactive if a classmate is being bullied by informing an adult of any bullying you see PARENT RESPONSIBILITY Parents have the responsibility to visit the school on a regular basis, to attend school activities and functions, and communicate regularly with their child’s team and teachers. Meeting the following will enable Riverview East Academy parents to help their child to do his/her best: 1. Send their child to school every day on time and eager to learn. 2. Secure appropriate uniforms for their child and make sure students attend school in uniform daily. 3. Insure that their child is well rested, properly nourished, and appropriately dressed. 4. Encourage their child’s completion of all school assignments. 5. Encourage their child to preform to their maximum potential. 6. Provide their child with school supplies. 7. Attend parent-teacher conferences and Open House. 8. Be an active member of various school related organizations 9. Instill in their child a respect for self and others. 10. Request make up work whenever their child is absent. 11. Monitor Power School to keep up with behaviors, academics and attendance. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY The Riverview East Academy school teachers will help all students reach their maximum potential by meeting the following responsibilities: 1. Regularly communicate with parents 2. Provide and encourage opportunities for parental involvement 3. Provide a safe, orderly, clean and engaging learning environment 4. Fairly and consistently enforce district, school and classroom policies 5. Provide meaningful, engaging classroom activities that align with the state and district standards 6. Monitor and accurately repot student progress on regular intervals 7. Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement for all students 8. Support each parents efforts to educate his/her child 9. Provide positive feedback on academic success and student achievement 10. Provide make-up work for absent students upon their return 11. Be active members in the Riverview East community ADMINISTRATOR/STAFF RESPONISBILITY The Riverview East staff and administrators will help each student to achieve to the best of their ability by meeting the following responsibilities: 1. Effectively communicate the mission and goals to all members of the school community 2. Provide a safe, orderly, and engaging learning environment 3. Provide educational and support services to all students 4. Model respect for self, others and education 5. Consistently and fairly enforce district, school and teacher policies ;Support, promote and foster learning
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IMPORTANT FORMS & INFORMATION reasonable attempts to contact the parent before treatments. The school representative shall present the School Based Health Center student's Emergency Medical Authorization Form or a School Based Health Centers provide a comprehensive copy to the hospital or practitioner rendering treatment. range of clinical services that specifically meet the The Emergency Medical Authorization Form will be kept serious health problems of young people in the in a separate, easily accessible file in each school community. The medical provider is a nurse building during the school year. practitioner. Students may use these services as a site Any time a student or a group of students is taken out of for acute health care visits or as an integral part of their the District to participate in a school event, the staff in medical home. The services provided include: routine charge of the event must take the Emergency Medical physical exams, including work and sports physicals, Authorization Forms or comparable form for student asthma and other chronic illness diagnosis, acute participants. This does not include student spectators at illness and injury treatment, immunizations, routine lab events. tests, prescription medications, health education and Emergency medical authorization cards must be on file in counseling and referrals for health care services not the school office before any emergency medical provided at the clinic. All insurances are accepted, treatment is provided by a doctor. Students may be and Medicaid enrollment specialists are available on removed from school if it is not on file within two weeks site. from the beginning of school. Students must have a completed and up to date School It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to Based Health Center Enrollment Packet to receive supply school with any change of address or treatment. The clinic is available for student physicals, telephone number as they change as well. immunizations, well and sick visits and to complete Updated contact information ensures good communication between your child’s teacher student work permits. You can contact the clinic for more and you. information at Emergency Medical Form 5341 – Emergency Medical Authorization In the event emergency medical treatment for a student is necessary, the District will adhere to the instructions on the authorization form. If a parent refuses to grant consent for emergency medical treatment, the parent must indicate in the proper place on the Form (i.e., Part II) the procedure the parent wishes school authorities to follow in the event of a medical emergency involving the child. Even if a parent grants consent for emergency medical treatment, when a student becomes ill or is injured and requires emergency medical treatment while under school authority, or while engaged in an extra-curricular school activity, the building administrator(s) shall make 9
Administration of Medication medication by the following routes: eye, ear and nose, 5330-Use of Medications topical, transdermal, lotions, or injections. Administration of Prescription Medications in School 2. The school designee can give medication by any route The school designee shall give a school-hours dose of as an emergency intervention to the student, before the medication to a pupil as prescribed, if necessary during emergency medical system has responded. school hours, according to the following guidelines: 3. Students may self-administer prescribed medication by A. Designation: injection or by inhaler with signed consent from the 1. To be named a designee, a person must be: parent/guardian. a. A licensed health professional; or D. A school designee may administer over-the-counter b. An employee of the District who has completed a (OTC) medication to any student with appropriate District-approved drug administration training program consent and per Board policy. conducted by a licensed health professional. 1. The Cincinnati Health Department school nurse, if 2. A designee may be identified either by name or by present can administer OTC medications to a student if position, training, qualifications, or similar distinguishing the OTC consent form is signed by the parent/guardian. factors. E. The Administration of Medication Form 3. Each school principal must ensure that he or an 1. Must list the name of the medication, dosage, time to employee at his school is designated. administer, how to administer, date to begin, date to 4. If a designee objects, on the basis of religious terminate administration, any severe reactions to be conviction, to administering the drug, he shall not be reported to the provider, and the signature of the provider required to administer it. ordering the medication. B. The school designee will be responsible for 2. Must be signed by the parent/guardian giving administering the medication, observing that the permission to the school designee to give a school-hours medication has been taken, and documenting the dose/doses of medication as prescribed by the provider. medications given on the appropriate form. 3. Must be provided to every person authorized to 1. The administration of medication requires accuracy administer the drug. and the school designee shall give full attention to this 4. Must be submitted to the CPS designee for any responsibility. This is explained by the six “R’s” • Right changes to the originally submitted Administration of child, using 2 identifiers e.g. name, birth date, picture • Medication Form. 5. Is subject to two renewal periods: Right medicine • Right time • Right dose • Right route of a. Each school year for prescribed medications, the administration • Right documentation Administration of Medication form for prescribed 2. The school designee has the right to refuse to medications requiring parent/guardian and provider administer any medication if there is any doubt about signature must be renewed. submitted forms, student identification, dosage, or b. Every three years for emergency medications: asthma appearance of medication or container. inhaler, EpiPen for allergic reactions, C. Prescription medication must be ordered by a Glucagon/GlucaGen for severe hypoglycemia, and rectal physician, nurse practitioner or dentist. diazepam/Diastat for seizures. 1. The school designee shall give oral or inhaler medication. Oral medication does not include giving
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Photo Release Riverview East is a unique building. As such, media and other community partners often choose to use Riverview as a backdrop for their photos. Students may be asked to be a part of these photo opportunities, and at such times parents/guardians will be notified of the request. However, no student will be permitted to participate in these opportunities unless the school has a Photo Release Form on file. This form must be updated every year. Student Fees
6152 Student Fees, Fines, and Charges Immunization Forms The Board of Education will provide the necessary
5320 Immunization textbooks and or curricular material by paper or The Board believes that immunization is the primary electronically as required by the course of study free of responsibility of the parent(s) It is mandatory that charge for its students. The Board may need to collect your child’s shot records are current. Failure to fees from students to facilitate the utilization of other comply requires removal from school. appropriate materials for curricular as well as co- The student will be allowed to attend school only if a curricular and extra-curricular, noncredit activities. Such physician's statement indicates there is no danger of charges would be made on expendable items such as contagion. magazines, workbook materials, paperback selections, A student may also be exempted from immunization if a and laboratory supplies, and materials, for clubs, parent or guardian objects for good cause, including independent study or special projects. religious conviction. Fines A student who has not completed immunization may be When school property, equipment, or supplies are admitted to school provided the necessary immunizations damaged, lost, or taken by a student, a fine will be are received in the fastest time consistent with the assessed. The fine will be reasonable, seeking only to approved immunization schedule and good medical compensate the school for the expense or loss incurred. practice. The late return of borrowed books or materials from the school libraries will be subject to appropriate fines. Deposit Requirements All fees are to be paid in cash or money order as required by Cincinnati Public Schools Treasury Department. In order to have your student fees waived, you must fill out a form for each child. If not done by the last day of school you child will be assessed the highest amount allowable. Graduating seniors must pay all fees and obligations prior to commencement. Note: Pre-school students are exempt from school fees. 6152.01 - WAIVER OF SCHOOL FEES 11
The Cincinnati City School District shall waive fees Field Trips assessed by the District only for students whose parent(s) 2340 –Field and Other District Sponsored Trip It is the policy of Riverview East that students attending or guardian are unable to afford them. The field trips must wear their uniforms as they are Superintendent may, as deemed necessary, establish representing the school when they are on a field trip. We additional procedures to supplement the procedures want them to represent the school with the school colors established in this policy regarding the requests for the and to be uniformly dressed. There are some exceptions waiver of fees. to this rule which would appear on the field trip Eligibility Standards permission form. Thank you for assisting in this effort. Students eligible for full or partial waiver of school fees For purposes of this policy, a field trip shall be defined as include, but are not limited to, the following: an extension of learning activities outside of the A. Students who qualify for free lunches or breakfasts classroom. under the School Free Lunch Program Act. Costs of field trips are not included in student fees. B. Students who are eligible to receive reduced price Additional fees may be charges for admission and lunch or breakfast. transportation for field trips. C. Students whose families have suffered very significant Students who are unable to demonstrate appropriate losses of income due to severe illness or injury in the behavior may be excluded from field trips at the family or unusual expenses including, but not limited to, discretion of the teacher or administrations. fire, flood, or storm damage. D. Other good and just reasons. Meals Breakfast Nondiscrimination All student in Cincinnati Public Schools will receive a The Board expects all staff members to exercise the Universal Breakfast every day for free. utmost care to see that, as a result of their actions or Lunch comments, students cannot differentiate between those students whose parents are unable to purchase required Parents are encouraged to fill out a new lunch application instructional materials or pay required fees and those each year. No free lunch is provided until the application whose parents can. has been approved by Food Services. This information will be provided to each applicant in writing. Your child will start each year with the same status (paid, reduced, or free lunch) that he/she finished last year.
Children can pack a lunch or eat a hot lunch. No students are permitted to leave school grounds at lunch time.
COSTS Lunch for K-8 students: $2.00 Reduced lunch for K-8: Free Milk $0.50 Lunch for 9-12 students: $2.00 Reduced lunch for 9-12: Free Milk $0.50
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ATTENDANCE POLICY reports to such staff member s/he is assigned for 5200-Attendance guidance at the place in which s/he is conducting study, The educational program offered by this District is and regularly demonstrates progress toward the predicated upon the presence of the student and requires objectives of the course of study. continuity of instruction and classroom participation. The Superintendent may excuse a student over fourteen Attendance shall be required of all students enrolled in (14) years of age from attendance at school for a future the schools during the days and hours that the school is in limited period for the purpose of performing essential session. work directly or exclusively for his/her parents or In accordance with the Ohio statute, the Superintendent guardians. Such excuse shall be limited to five (5) days shall require from the parent of each student of and can be renewed for five (5) additional days. At no compulsory school age or from an adult student who has point may such an excuse permit a student to be absent been absent from school or from class for any reason, a from school for more than ten (10) consecutive days. (written) statement of the cause for such absence. The A student will be considered habitually truant if the Board of Education reserves the right to verify such student is absent without a legitimate excuse for five (5) statements and to investigate the cause of each single or more consecutive school days, for seven (7) or more absence or prolonged absence. school days in one (1) month, or twelve (12) or more Repeated infractions of Board policy on attendance may school days in one (1) school year. result in suspension or expulsion of the student. A student will be considered chronically truant if the The Board considers the following factors to be student is absent without a legitimate excuse for seven reasonable excuses for time missed at school: (7) or more consecutive school days, for ten (10) or more personal illness (a written physician’s statement school days in one (1) month, or for fifteen (15) or more verifying the illness may be required) illness in the family (the absence under this school days in one (1) year. condition shall not apply to children under fourteen (14) years of age) Legitimate excuses for the absence of a student who is quarantine of the home otherwise habitually or chronically truant include but are death in the family necessary work at home due to absence or not limited to: incapacity of parent(s)/guardian(s) the student was enrolled in another school district; observation or celebration of a bonafide religious the student was excused from attendance in holiday accordance with R.C. 3321.04; or absence during the school day for medical or dental The student has received an age and schooling appointments certificate. such good cause as may be acceptable to the If a student is chronically truant and the student’s parent Superintendent Absences related to a student visiting with his or has failed to cause the student’s attendance, the Board her parent related to military leave or deployment authorizes the Superintendent to file a complaint with the College visits Attendance need not always be within the school Judge of the Juvenile Court. facilities, but a student will be considered to be in In order to address the attendance practices of a student attendance if present at any place where school is in who is habitually truant, the Board authorizes the session by authority of the Board. Superintendent to take any of the following intervention The Board shall consider each student assigned to a actions: program of other guided learning experiences to be in notify the Registrar of Motor Vehicles of the regular attendance for the program provided that s/he student’s absences 13
take appropriate legal action Later school day for practicum. The Superintendent is authorized to establish an Employment educational program for parents of truant students which Other outstanding circumstances is designed to encourage parents to ensure that their Late Arrival will be granted to high school students who children attend school regularly. Any parent who does display the following characteristics: not complete the program is to be reported to law Discipline Record....……….………..Acceptable enforcement authorities for parental education neglect, a Grades and graduation requirements…Acceptable fourth class misdemeanor if found guilty. Attendance Record………….……..Acceptable Absences Completed or currently enrolled in all required Please call the school office before 8:30am (363-3403) classes necessary to graduate and inform the main office of your child’s absence. The There are certain privileges that are lost as a result of visiting Teacher monitors all tardiness, early dismissals Late Arrival. They are as follows: and absences. When a student returns from being ill, the 1. Students must carry four credits and have at parent must provide a note explaining why the student least two academic classes. was absent. 2. Students are expected to arrive on school Before School grounds no more than fifteen minutes before Students who walk or come by car will enter though the their first scheduled class unless administration main entrance at the top of the front stairs. Students in is notified. grades K-3 are to remain seated in the cafeteria for a. Students may be considered trespassing breakfast until asked to line up by an adult. Students in if they are on school grounds without grades 4-12 will be excused from the cafeteria to report notifying administration. to class. Class begins promptly at 9:27 and parents are b. Students who are unable to provide requested to exit the building at that time. Tardies their own transportation will be 5230 Late Arrival and Early Dismissal provided with a class. The Board requires that the school be notified in advance 3. Students may not visit other schools while they of absences by written, personal, or verified telephone are in session unless it is community service call request of the student's parent, stating the reason for related. the tardiness. Justifiable reasons shall be determined by 4. Students must carry their Late Arrival passes on the principal. their person at all times. Students who arrive after 9:27 are tardy. They must 5. Students will not be considered truant due to sign in at the main office before being admitted to Late Arrival. class. Parents should provide a note explaining why Early Dismissal the student is late. Oversleeping, car trouble and traffic 5230 – Late Arrival and Early Dismissal. are all considered an unexcused tardy. No student will be released to anyone to go Late Arrival home early unless the parent notifies the The student named below is assigned a Late Arrival. school in writing or reports in person to the This Late Arrival can be granted by administration only. Main Office by 3:00. This applies to all students, The following are reasons for asking for Late Arrival: 14 even those who are of legal age (18). Each note must a. Students may be considered trespassing include the parent’s work or home phone telephone if they return to school without number in order for us to verify your request. This is for notifying administration. the protection of your child. Please do not call with b. Students who are unable to leave WILL verbal messages. Please do not send friends or relatives BE PLACED IN A CLASS BY to pick up your child without first notifying the school ADMINISTRATION. This privilege is only open to students who have their office or teacher. Early dismissal notes should be own transportation. submitted to the Main Office upon arrival to school and 8. Students may not visit other schools while they the main office will give the student an early dismissal are in session unless it is community service slip with the time of their dismissal. related. Early Release 9. Students must carry their early dismissal passes The student named below has earned an early dismissal. on their person at all times. This early dismissal can be granted by administration 10. Students will not be considered truant due to only. early dismissal.
After School Early dismissals will be granted to high school students Parents of students in grades K-8 are asked to who display the following characteristics: wait for their children outside at 3:45.During Discipline Record inclement weather parents may wait in the front ..…………..….……..Acceptable hall only. Grades and graduation Students will exit through assigned doors. requirements…..Acceptable Walkers and car riders will exit through the Attendance front entrance. Bus riders will use stairway A Record……………………..Acceptable (secondary) and B (elementary). Students Completed or currently enrolled in all required should NOT go to other classrooms to pick up classes necessary to graduate siblings. Early dismissals are also granted to students who are Students must leave school grounds promptly at enrolled in the APEX program as part of the needs for dismissal unless they are staying afterschool for their program. supervised club or activity. Students who are There are certain privileges that are lost as a result of found on school property 15 minutes after early dismissal. They are as follows: dismissal may face disciplinary action. 6. Students must carry at least five credits to If a student is serving an after-school detention, participate in sports. brothers and sisters many not wait for him/her 7. Students are expected to leave school grounds on school grounds. Parents must arrange for immediately after their last bell. Students may someone else to accompany younger siblings return to school with administration prior home. notification or if they are attending a rehearsal Students staying for the after-school activities or performance. will be escorted to the after school program location.
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Parents may drive through and turn around on No leggings or stilettos. the Congress side and pick up students or park Clothing must not distract from a hospitable and walk to the sidewalk in front of the learning environment. building. Long Pants: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Must be solid navy or khaki with no design. Must be docker style or dress casual style. 2262 – School Age Child Care/Extended Day Must be proper length – may not drag on the Activities Beyond the Classroom (ABC) provides an ground and no frayed bottoms. academically enriching and asset-building after school Must stay unassisted, without a belt, at the top of Program at Riverview East Academy. the hipbone or above. The after school is available Monday through Friday Must not be excessive in length and may not have from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. oversized belt buckles; no chains allowed. Please request a Registration Packet or additional activity Pants are to not be form-fitting materials, i.e. Lycra, information from Tracy Bishop at 399-1731. spandex, dri-weave, etc. No denim. SCHOOL UNIFORMS Capri/Crop Pants (Girls Only):
The wearing of school uniforms for students in the Same requirements as pants except length Cincinnati Public Schools is a decision made at the local Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, Dresses, Jumpers: school level. Based on the decision, attending students Same requirements as pants except length. must comply with the school’s established uniform Shorts and skirts must be at or below the knee. policy. No slits above the knee. Shirts: General Guidelines: Must be polo style (collared) shirts that have no All clothing is to be clean, in good repair, and more than two of the top buttons open. properly fitted May be long or short sleeve standard collared polo. Clothing must be worn in a manner that does not Must be a plain solid color with no design and no expose the shoulder, torso, midriff, chest, cleavage, stripes. back, buttocks, or undergarments. Must be blue, yellow, or white. No headwear such as hats, head coverings, etc. Plain t-Shirts, thermals, turtlenecks, or long sleeve o No Bandanas – (violates district and t-shirts (blue, white, or yellow) are permitted but police policy regarding gang-related must be worn under the polo shirt. clothing) Sweaters/Sweatshirts: No coats, jackets, or hooded sweatshirts may be Must be blue, yellow, or white (read guidelines worn or carried during the school day below) The building administrator may allow Must be a plain solid color. modifications to the dress code on specific days Button down cardigan sweaters may be worn, but (e.g. spirit days, holidays, or other school wide only over an approved style polo shirt. events) Sweaters are allowed under the uniform shirt, but No accessorizing by wearing items over polo shirts must be uniform colors. such as wearing scarves or vests. 16
No hoods, hoodies, or zippers. D. respect the rights of others; Approved Riverview East spirit wear t- E. obey constituted authority and respond to those who shirts/sweatshirts/sweaters may be worn on Fridays hold that authority. only. The Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code Students involved in sports may wear their warm- designates sanctions for the infractions of rules, ups on game days only. excluding corporal punishment, which shall: A. relate Shoes: in kind and degree to the infraction; Must be closed toe shoes. B. help the student learn to take responsibility for If shoes have laces, they must be laced and tied. his/her actions; No slippers, moccasins, crocs, or flip flops. C. be directed, where possible, to reduce the effects Friday: Students may wear shirts that have Riverview East of any harm which may have been caused by the on them. This only applies to shirts. No hoodies are allowed. student’s misconduct. Uniform pants must be worn. No sweatpants allowed Students may be prohibited by authorized school THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRESS personnel from participating in all or part of co-curricular CODE AS NEEDED. and/or extra-curricular activities without further notice, DISCIPLINE hearing or appeal rights. A student who has been 5600 – Student Discipline disorderly on a school bus may be suspended from The Board of Education acknowledges that conduct is transportation services consistent with Board policy and closely related to learning - an effective instructional the Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code. program requires an orderly school environment and the The Superintendent shall publish to all students and their effectiveness of the educational program is, in part, parents the rules of this District regarding student reflected in the behavior of students. The Board believes conduct and the sanctions which may be imposed for that the best discipline is self-imposed and that students breach of those rules. should learn to assume responsibility for their own The Superintendent shall inform the Board periodically of behavior and the consequences of their actions. The the methods of discipline imposed by this District and the Board has zero tolerance of violent, disruptive or incidence of student misconduct in such degree of inappropriate behavior by its students. specificity as shall be required by the Board. The The Board shall require each student of this District to Superintendent, principals, and other administrators shall adhere to the Student Code of Conduct/Student have the authority to assign discipline to students, subject Discipline Code adopted by the Board and to submit to to the Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code such disciplinary measures as are appropriately assigned and, where required by law, to the student’s due process for infraction of those rules. Such rules shall require that right to notice, hearing, and appeal. Teachers, school bus students: drivers, and other employees of this Board having A. conform to reasonable standards of socially- authority over students may take such action as may be acceptable behavior; necessary to control the disorderly conduct of students in B. respect the person and property of others; all situations and in all places where such students are C. preserve the degree of order necessary to the within the jurisdiction of this Board and when such educational program in which they are engaged; 17 conduct interferes with the educational program of the policy and the student/parent handbook, additional schools or threatens the health and safety of others. procedures and considerations shall apply to students No student is to be detained after the close of the regular identified as disabled under the IDEA, ADA, and/or school day unless the student’s parent has been contacted Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. and informed that the student will be detained. If a parent [See Policy 2465, "Suspension/Expulsion of Disabled cannot be contacted, the student should be detained on Students."] Students may be subject to discipline for violation of the another day. Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code even if In School Discipline 5610.02 – In School Discipline that conduct occurs on property not owned or controlled by the Board but where such conduct is connected to It is the purpose of this policy to allow for an alternative activities or incidents that have occurred on property to out-of-school suspension. The availability of in-school owned or controlled by the Board, or conduct that, discipline options is dependent upon the financial ability regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a District of the Board of Education to support them. In-school official or employee, or the property of such official or discipline will only be offered at the discretion of the employee. For purposes of this policy and the Student principal for offenses found in the Student Code of Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code, the following Conduct/Student Discipline Code. The Superintendent is shall apply: to establish administrative guidelines for the proper A. "Emergency removal" shall be the exclusion operation of such programs. As long as the in-school of a student who poses a continuing danger to District disciplinary alternatives are served entirely in the school property or persons in the District or whose behavior setting, they will not require any notice, hearing or appeal presents an ongoing threat of disrupting the educational rights, except as required by due process, procedural process provided by the District. [See Policy 5610.03 safeguards and IEP services for students with disabilities. "Emergency Removal"] Removal/Suspension/Emergency Removal/Expulsion 5610 – Removal, Suspension, Expulsion 5610.03 – Emergency Removal of Students EXCLUSION OF STUDENTS If a student’s presence poses a continuing danger to The Board of Education recognizes that exclusion from persons or property, or an ongoing threat of disrupting the educational program of the schools, whether by the academic process taking place either in a classroom emergency removal, out-of-school suspension, expulsion, or elsewhere on school premises, then the or permanent exclusion, is the most severe sanction that Superintendent, principal or assistant principal may can be imposed on a student in this District, and one that remove the student from curricular activities or from the cannot be imposed without due process. school premises. Due process procedures required for No student is to be removed, suspended out-of-school, students with a disability will be adhered to. A teacher expelled and/or permanently excluded unless his/her may remove the student from curricular activities under behavior represents misconduct as specified in the the teacher’s supervision, but not from the premises. If a Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code teacher makes an emergency removal, the teacher will approved by the Board. The Code shall also specify the notify a building administrator of the circumstances procedures to be followed by school officials when surrounding the removal in writing, as soon as implementing such discipline. In addition to the practicable. No prior notice or hearing is required for any procedural safeguards and definitions set forth in this 18 removal under this policy. In all cases of normal B. "Suspension" shall be the temporary exclusion disciplinary procedures where a student is removed from of a student by the Superintendent, principal, assistant a curricular activity for less than one (1) school day and principal, or any other administrator from the District’s is not subject to further suspension or expulsion, the instructional program for a period not to exceed ten (10) following due process requirements do not apply. If the school days. Suspension may extend beyond the current emergency removal exceeds one (1) school day, then a school year, if at the time a suspension is imposed, fewer due process hearing will be held within three (3) school than ten (10) days remain in the school year. The days after the removal is ordered. Written notice of the Superintendent may apply any or all of the period of hearing and the reason for the removal and any intended suspension to the following year. The procedures for disciplinary action will be given to the student as soon as suspension are set forth in the Student Code of practical prior to the hearing. If the student is subject to Conduct/Student Discipline Code and Board Policy 5611 out-of-school suspension or assignment to the A2S/A3E "Due Process Rights". The Superintendent may also hold (Alternative to Suspension/Alternative to Expulsion) up to ten (10) days of a suspension in abeyance as program, the student will have the opportunity to appear specifically provided in this policy and the Student Code at an informal hearing before the principal, assistant of Conduct. principal, Superintendent or designee and has the right to C. "Expulsion" shall be the exclusion of a student challenge the reasons for the intended suspension or from the schools of this District for a period not to otherwise explain his/her actions. Within one (1) school exceed the greater of eighty (80) school days or the day of the decision to suspend, written notification will number of school days remaining in a semester or term in be given to the parent(s)/guardian(s) or custodian of the which the incident that gives rise to the expulsion takes student and Treasurer of the Board of Education. This place or for one (1) year as specifically provided in this notice will include the reasons for the suspension, the policy and the Student Code of Conduct/Student right of the student or parent(s)/guardian(s) to appeal to Discipline Code. Only the Superintendent may expel a the Board or its designee and the student’s right to be student. The procedures for expulsion are set forth in the represented in all appeal proceedings. If it is probable Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code and that the student may be subject to expulsion, the hearing Board Policy 5611 "Due Process Rights". The will take place within three (3) school days and will be Superintendent may also hold up to seventy (70) days of held in accordance with the procedures outlined in the an eighty (80) day expulsion or up to one hundred Policy 5611 – Due Process Rights. The person who seventy days of a one (1) year expulsion in abeyance as ordered or requested the removal will be present at the specifically provided in this policy and the Student Code hearing. If the Superintendent or principal reinstates a of Conduct. student prior to the hearing for emergency removal, the D. "Permanent exclusion" shall mean the student teacher may request and will be given written reasons for is banned forever from attending a public school in the the reinstatement. The teacher cannot refuse to reinstate State of Ohio. (See Policy 5610.01) the student. In an emergency removal, a student can be If a student is expelled for more than twenty (20) school kept from class until the matter of the misconduct is days or for any period of time that extends into the next disposed of either by reinstatement, suspension, school year, the Superintendent shall provide the student expulsion, or assignment to A2S/A2E. and his/her parents with the names, addresses, and 19 telephone numbers of those public or private agencies in expulsion is imposed. The written notice shall indicate the community which offer programs or services that the date the expulsion is scheduled to expire and that the help to rectify the student's behaviors and attitudes that Board has adopted a provision in Policy 2271 under contributed to the incident(s) that caused the expulsion. R.C.3313.613 to deny high school credit for Alternative to Suspension/Expulsion The District is postsecondary courses taken during an expulsion. If the committed to providing safe and orderly learning expulsion is extended, the Superintendent shall notify the environments and, therefore, inappropriate behavior will college of the extension. not be tolerated. The Board believes that suspending or Other Provisions expelling students who misbehave does not necessarily The Superintendent may require a student to perform result in a change in the student’s behavior when, and if, community service in conjunction with or in place of a s/he returns to school. To wit, the Board authorizes the suspension or expulsion. The Board may adopt guidelines Superintendent to provide an "Alternative to to permit the Superintendent to impose a community Suspension/Expulsion Program". This program is to service requirement beyond the end of the school year in provide an on-going learning experience. Students lieu of applying the suspension or expulsion into the assigned to this program shall continue their academic following school year. A copy of this policy is to be studies in core subjects (i.e., Language Arts, posted in a central location in each school and made Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science). Credit shall available to students and parents upon request. Key be awarded to students who qualify based upon the provisions of the policy should also be included in the District’s criteria. In addition, students shall receive parent-student handbook. services designed to improve student outcomes in the ISS Expectations and Rules areas of behavioral, social/emotional health. The ISS assignments are made at the discretion of the building Superintendent shall develop the administrative administration. When students are assigned to ISS the guidelines necessary to implement this policy and rules below must be followed. Failure to follow the rules provide the structure necessary to operate such a will result in further disciplinary action. ISS requires program. additional staff therefor this option may not be available Expelling Students Who Withdraw daily. The Superintendent shall initiate expulsion proceedings 1. Students in grades 4-12 should report to their against a student who has committed an act that warrants lockers and then Room 22107 expulsion under Board policy even if the student 2. Students must bring all books and related withdraws from school prior to the hearing or decision to materials with them at the start of day. impose the expulsion. The expulsion must be imposed for 3. Student will not be allowed to leave the room to the same duration it would have been had the student go to their lockers, to see or visit teachers, remained enrolled. administrators or counselors without prior approval Expulsion of Postsecondary Enrollment Students from the ISS supervisor or assigning administrator. When a student is expelled from this District, the Security personnel will accompany them. Superintendent shall send written notice to any college in which the expelled student is enrolled under Postsecondary Enrollment Options at the time the 20
4. Two (2) restroom breaks will be granted. The bringing contraband or weapons to school. The method of morning break will be at 9:40 a.m. The afternoon the search is predetermined and random in nature, break is at 12:35 p.m. prohibiting race and gender bias. Once the random 5. Students must bring a lunch from home. Milk method is selected and the search is begun, it is not is the only item, which a student may purchase. changed unless reasonable suspicion occurs. If reasonable Lunch will be eaten in the ISS room. suspicion is aroused, then the action listed below under "Reasonable Suspicion" will be taken. Some examples of 6. Students must report to school on their assigned random search methods include: locker searches, students ISS days. caught in a hall sweep, selected classrooms, and vehicles 7. A student assigned to ISS is expected to do in the parking lot. Security personnel shall be trained in current schoolwork. The ISS instructor may assign the use of hand-held metal detectors. In a random search, work to supplement the classroom teacher(s) if the device is activated, the individual will be asked to assignments. remove any metal objects. If the device is activated a 8. Students must raise their hands to ask questions. second time, the individual will be escorted to a private must 9. The students stay in their assigned seats. area where a more thorough search can be conducted. 10. Students may not talk to other students while in Reasonable Suspicion Search ISS. This type of search may be conducted when there is 11. Students assigned to ISS will not be permitted reasonable evidence pointing to a specific individual(s) to participate in any extracurricular activities during who may be in violation of criminal statutes or school the period of In-School Suspension. The student rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the may resume extracurricular activities on the first day seriousness of the alleged infraction and the student's age. following the completion of their ISS assignments. The following types of searches are examples of 12. Students will be dismissed from ISS at the end Reasonable Suspicion Searches: lockers, personal; limited of their school day and may not be excused early. clothing; pat down; request to empty pockets, purses, 13. Students must cooperate fully with the ISS backpacks, boxes, etc.; or vehicle. instructor. Those students who commit infractions Student Lockers and Storage Areas will be returned to their administrator, resulting in an Student lockers, desks, and other storage areas remain the out-of- school suspension. property of the Board. Where locks are provided for such Search & Seizure places, students may lock them against incursion by other 5771-Search and Seizure students, but in no such places shall students have such an The Board of Education is committed to providing a expectation of privacy as to prevent examination by a quality education to students in an environment that is school official. The Board directs that school principals conductive to learning and protects the health and safety conduct a routine inspection at least annually of all such of the school community. To that end, school storage places. Student lockers and other storage spaces administrators are authorized to conduct legal searches of are subject to random searches by school officials. students and their property, and school-owned property Searches may also be conducted where there is reasonable such as lockers, as described below. Random or suspicion that the locker or its contents contain evidence Systematic Searches of a student's violation of a criminal statute or a school These searches are conducted in a random and systematic rule. manner, without specific suspicion, to keep students from Canine Searches 21
The Board authorizes the use of canines, trained in administrator will not contact either parent prior to the detecting the presence of drugs or devices, when the interview. The building administrator or a designated Superintendent has reasonable suspicion that illegal drugs guidance counselor or school social worker will remain in or devices may be present in a school. the room during questioning. This means of detection shall be used only to determine All attempts to notify the parents should be documented the presence of drugs in locker areas and other places on diligently. school property where such substances could be When an authorized law enforcement officer or children's concealed. Canine detection must be conducted in services agency removes a student, the building collaboration with law enforcement authorities or with administrator shall notify the parent and the organizations certified in canine detection and is not to be Superintendent. used to search individual students unless a warrant has No school official may release personally identifiable been obtained prior to the search. student information in education records to the police or Interrogation children's services agency without prior written 5540 – Interrogation of Students permission of the parent, a lawfully issued subpoena, or a The Board of Education is committed to protecting court order. students from harm that may or may not be directly (See Board Policy 8330). associated with the school environment but also Due Process recognizes its responsibility to cooperate with law 5611 – Due Process Rights enforcement and public children's services agencies. Such The Board of Education recognizes that students waive agencies should investigate alleged violations of the law certain constitutional rights, regarding their education. off school property if at all possible. An investigation can Accordingly, the Board establishes the following take place immediately on school property at the request procedures: of the building administrator if the alleged violation of A. Student subject to suspension: law took place on school property or in emergency When a student is being considered for an out-of-school situations. When police or other authorities arrive at the suspension by the Superintendent, principal, or other school and wish to interview a student or investigate an administrator: alleged violation of law, they must contact the building The student will be informed in writing of the potential administrator indicating the nature of their investigation suspension and the reasons for the proposed action. and their desire to question a student or students. Before The student will be provided an opportunity for an the student(s) is (are) questioned as a witness to or suspect informal hearing to challenge the reason for the intended in an alleged violation of law, the building administrator suspension and to explain his/her actions. shall attempt to contact the parent prior to questioning and An attempt will be made to notify parents or guardians by shall remain in the room during the questioning. telephone if a suspension is issued. 4. Within one (1) If the student is the subject of a child abuse/neglect school day of the suspension the Superintendent, investigation, the building administrator shall attempt to principal, or other administrator will notify the parents, contact the parent prior to questioning, and s/he or a guardians, or custodians of the student and the Treasurer designated guidance counselor or school social worker of the Board. The notice will include the reasons for the will remain in the room during questioning. If an agency suspension and the right of the student, parent, guardian, investigating child abuse/neglect indicates that the parent or custodian to appeal to the Board or its designee; the is believed to be the perpetrator, the building right to be represented at the appeal; and the right to 22 request the hearing be held in executive session if before student found responsible for harassment, intimidation or the Board. If the offense is one for which the District may bullying. seek permanent exclusion, then the notice will contain Investigating Report of Bullying that information. Collect and analyze the written report If a student leaves school property without permission (Reporting Form found in planner or in immediately upon violation (or suspected violation) of a designated areas of the building) provision of the Student Code of Conduct/Student If the person reporting the bullying identified Discipline Code or prior to an administrator conducting himself/herself or is a staff member, speak to an informal hearing as specified above, and the student him/her. fails to return to school on the following school day, the Speak to the person being bullied and principal, assistant principal, Superintendent, or any other implement strategies for restoring a sense of administrator, may send the student and his/her safety parent(s)/guardian(s) notice of the suspension, and offer Locate and speak to any witnesses to provide the student and/or his/her parents an informal Speak with the bully and apply corrective hearing upon request to discuss the reasons for the strategies suspension and to allow the student to challenge the Ensure that the teacher or administrator follow reasons and to explain his/her actions, any time prior to up with the student being bullied and the bully the end of the suspension period. over a minimum of a 3 week period to make Appeal of Suspension to the Board or its designee sure the issue has been resolved and corrective The student who is eighteen (18) or older or the student’s strategies have been applied. parent(s) or guardian(s) may appeal the suspension to the If it is determined after the investigation that the Board or its designee. They may be represented in all bullying is or becomes a category II or III such appeal proceedings. A verbatim record will be kept offense then a referral must be written. of the hearing which may be held in executive session at Corrective Strategies the request of the student, parent, or guardian, if held Corrective Strategies for those reported for bullying: before the Board. The procedure to pursue such appeal All students are taught to care for one another, to use will be provided in regulations approved by the peer-to-peer strategies for addressing bullying, and to Superintendent. Notice of appeal must be filed with the understand social, emotional, and legal consequences for Treasurer or the Superintendent within five (5) school bullying (including practice using social skills to address days of the notice to suspend. face-to-face and cyber bullying). Zero Tolerance Bullying Policy First offense – phone call home and watch Board Policy 5517.01 video about bullying to reteach desired Bullying and Other Forms of Aggressive Behavior behaviors. The student will be able to talk to the Bullying, harassment, and intimidation, of any student, Administration about other choices they should by any means, by any student or school personnel, on have made. He/she may write or draw how they school property, at a school-sponsored event, or on think the person they are bullying felt. He/she school-provided transportation, is strictly prohibited. will write an apology letter/draw a picture to the Disciplinary action, including the possibility for person being bullied to make amends. suspension or expulsion, will be taken against any
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Second offense – parent meeting with child and successful using a method as simple as thumbs administrator about bullying and try to get to up/down. root of issue surrounding the child doing the SAFETY bullying Weapons 5772 - Weapons Third offense – 3 day removal with another parent meeting, referral to Children’s Home for The Board of Education prohibits students from therapy possessing, storing, making, or using a weapon, including Fourth Offense – A2S for 4-12, K-3 continued a concealed weapon, in a school safety zone and any parent conferences and 3 days out setting that is under the control and supervision of the Along the way teachers will complete reports in the log Board for the purpose of school activities approved and entry section of PowerSchool to report bullying and authorized by the Board including, but not limited to, show that it is happening over time to the same child. A property leased, owned, or contracted for by the Board, a bully is not someone who picks on one student one day school-sponsored event, or in a Board-owned vehicle. then another student another day. It needs to be the Policy exceptions include: same student(s) over a period of time. After 3 A. weapons under control of law enforcement consecutive incidents with same student it can be personnel; reported on Discipline log entry on Power School. B. theatrical props used in appropriate settings; **A teacher or administrator will follow up with the Students shall report any information concerning student over a minimum of a 3 week period to ensure that weapons and/or threats of violence by students, staff corrective strategies have been applied and to support members, or visitors to the principal. Failure to desired behaviors. report such information may subject the student to Restoring a Sense of Safety for Victim disciplinary action. This policy shall be The student who is bullied will receive the following: implemented through the Code of A discussion with his/her teacher and/or an Conduct/Student Discipline Code, Policy 5610, administrator and Policy 5610.01, and through administrative Parent will be contacted guidelines. A chance to create an “I feel...... when...... and I Visitors/Volunteers want...... ” This document will be given to the 3120.09 Volunteers Riverview East encourages parents to take an active roll bully so he/she can see firsthand what his/her actions did to the person that was bullied – K-2 in their child’s education. Parents/Guardians should feel may talk to bully, 3-12 should write a statement welcome to participate in school activities with their to bully. child. If parents wish to visit with their The student will receive an apology child’s teacher, they need to call or email at letter/picture from the bully. least 24 hours before their desired The teacher and/or administrator will follow up appointment. Teacher’s classroom phones with the student for 3 weeks following the report to ensure that the bullying has ceased and to are set to go to voicemail during the school make sure the student feels that the process was day. Teachers will get back with parents within 24 hours. 24
Riverview East hosts several events throughout the records checks as a condition of continued volunteer school year to welcome parents into the building, service. including parent conference night and school wide open If a criminal records check indicates that a volunteer was house. Parents are encouraged to attend. convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses Visitors who choose to enter the building, should listed in Ohio Revised Code 109.572 (A)(1), the adhere to the following guidelines: volunteer’s service will terminate. During the school day you may park under the Drug/Tobacco Usage building in designated spots only 5530 – Drug Prevention Enter the building by coming up the front main The Board of Education recognizes that the misuse of stairs and waiting to be admitted through the drugs is a serious problem with legal, physical, and social security doors implications for the whole school community. Go directly to the office to sign in and receive a For purposes of this policy, "drugs" shall mean: visitors badge A. all dangerous controlled substances as so designated Any visitor not wearing a visitors badge will be and prohibited by Ohio statute; asked to leave the building B. all chemicals which release toxic vapors; The District shall recruit community volunteers based on C. all alcoholic beverages; their capabilities, and make appropriate placements. D. any prescription or patent drug, except those for which Each volunteer: permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to A. is required to abide by all Board policies and District Board policy; guidelines including, but not limited to, the volunteer's E. anabolic steroids; obligation to keep confidential and not release or permit F. any substance that is a "look-alike" to any of the access to any and all student personally identifiable above. information to which s/he is exposed except as The Board prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or authorized by law; distribution of any drug or any drug related paraphernalia B. will be covered under the District's general liability as the term is defined by law, or the misuse of a product insurance policy; containing a substance that can provide an intoxicating or C. is informed that the District does not provide any type mood-altering effect on school grounds, on school of benefits, nor is the person eligible for workers' vehicles, or at any school-sponsored event. compensation; and It further establishes a drug-free zone within 1000 D. will be asked to sign a form releasing the District of feet of any facility used by the District for educational any obligation should the volunteer become ill or receive purposes. an injury as a result of his/her volunteer services. The Board of Education prohibits the use of tobacco Volunteers who perform unsupervised work with on/in any property owned, leased or contracted for by children must display appropriate behavior at all times the Board. Such prohibition also applies to Board- and are required to provide a criminal records check owned and/or operated vehicles and contracted vehicles before they can begin their duties. It is within the used to transport students. discretion of the Board to require subsequent criminal For purposes of this policy, "use of tobacco" shall mean all uses of tobacco, including cigars, cigarettes, pipe 25 tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, or any other matter or Cincinnati Public Schools — Open: Two-hour Delay, substances that contain tobacco, in addition to papers no morning preschool used to roll cigarettes. Students who walk to school or are driven to school by parents should arrive at school two hours later than the EMERGENCY PLANS normal start time. When emergencies or severe weather are impacting Yellow buses will pick up students two hours later than Cincinnati Public Schools, an alert banner will be scheduled. visible at the top of every page of this Website. Morning preschool classes are cancelled.
• For an emergency, the banner Afternoon dismissal will be at the regularly scheduled will be RED, and the appropriate time. Important Information for Students Who Ride information and plan of action will be Metro Buses to School: Metro buses cannot change announced. schedules to match a CPS two-hour delay. Metro buses • For severe weather, the banner will run as close to scheduled times as the weather will be ORANGE, and it will announce permits. whether schools are closed or delayed. If Flooding needed, additional information will be In the event that the river should rise above flood stage provided. and Riverview East becomes inaccessible, classes will be Calamity Days held at the Jacob’s Center. Transportation will be The Cincinnati Public Schools’ severe weather procedure provided for all students. Students who are not aims to minimize the loss of instructional time while traditionally bus riders will be shuttled to the Jacobs being mindful of students' and employees' safety. Center. Students should meet in the parking lot across When severe weather is predicted, parents should check from school (at the corner of Stanley and Kellogg). local television or radio stations for school closing announcements or go to the CPS Web site ALiCE Safety Procedure A.L.i.C.E is the new protocol adopted by the Cincinnati (www.cpsk12.org). Public Schools in the unlikely event of an armed intruder CPS rarely will dismiss schools early, but it does happen into one of our buildings. A.L.i.C.E is an acronym for occasionally. Please update your emergency contact Alert – inform people of the threat, giving as much information with the office at your child’s school. information as possible. Cincinnati Public Schools — Closed Lockdown – Students and Staff can choose to lockdown Any decision to close schools because of weather is made and barricade the room that they are in if they determine only after analyzing much data and expert opinion. that it is not safe to evacuate. After reviewing all this information, the superintendent Inform – pass on as much information as possible to consults with senior staff and reaches a decision as early others and to First Responders, including contacting as possible. 911. We know that no-school days (“snow days”) represent an Counter – an effort of last resort, if an armed intruder is inconvenience to parents, and we do our best to declare able to get into the space that they are in; students are them only when necessary. 26 being trained to use every effort to stop the intruder convened to consider whether this will result in decreased instead of being passive victims. access to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). If Evacuate – If it is safe to do so, all are encouraged to so, the IEP Team will ensure that an alternative means of evacuate the building, and remove themselves from the transport is arranged, and, if necessary, revise the IEP to threat. include transportation as a related service, and develop TRANSPORTATION strategies for improvement of the problem behavior Student Parking If the Superintendent or designee determines that a Cincinnati City School District Bylaws & Policies – 5515 student's behavior on a school vehicle violates school rules, s/he may suspend the student from school bus- Use of A Motor Vehicle riding privileges for the length of time deemed The Board of Education regards the use of motor vehicles appropriate for the violation and remediation of the for travel to and from school by students as an assumption behavior. Any such suspension must comply with due of responsibility on the part of those students -- a process and the Student Code of Conduct/Student responsibility in the care of property, in the observation of Discipline Code. safety rules, and in the display of courtesy and 5610.04 Suspension of Bus Riding/Transportation Privileges consideration toward others – and an assumption of
Students on a bus or other authorized Board of Education liability on the part of those students and their transportation vehicles are under the authority of and parent(s)/guardian(s). directly responsible to the bus/vehicle driver. The driver The Superintendent shall develop administrative has the authority to enforce the established regulations for guidelines for the operation and parking of motor vehicles bus/vehicle conduct. Disorderly conduct or refusal to by students which shall include the requirement that submit to the authority of the driver will be sufficient students are licensed drivers. The Board shall not be reason for refusing transportation service to any student. responsible for motor vehicles which are lost, stolen, or
A student may be suspended from school bus/vehicle damaged while on school property. riding privileges for all or part of a school year for any Student Parking Registration2015-16 violation of established regulations for bus conduct and/or Name: ______for conduct occurring on the bus/vehicle in violation of Last name First name the Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code. Home Address: ______Grade Level: ______Before a suspension from bus/vehicle riding privileges is Driver’s License #______Color of Vehicle ______imposed, the Superintendent or other designated District Model & Year ______personnel will provide a student with notice of an License Plate #______intended suspension and an opportunity to appear before Registration Placard #______Parent/Guardian Name: the Superintendent or other designated District personnel. ______Disciplinary suspension periods will be commensurate Home Phone: ______Cell Phone:______with the infraction(s) committed as determined by the I grant ______permission to drive to Superintendent or designated District personnel. school and park vehicle in the student parking lot. I understand failure to follow school policies and Ohio If transportation privileges for a student with a disability driving laws will result in the loss of this privilege. Parent signature______are revoked for any period of time, the IEP Team is 27
Visitor Parking Visitor parking is designated on school ground in marked locations. There are visitor parking spots under the building as well as in the lot to the left of the school building. Please do not park in the circle in front of school. There are school buses that use that location for drop off and pick up of students throughout the day.
First Student Bus Service
First Student Transportation 761-6100
Assignment of bus stops is based on the legal residence of the student, which is provided to the school. When a family moves, it is critical that the new address be provided to the child's school prior to the move because a different stop location may be assigned based on the new address. The Pupil Transportation Branch makes every effort to place bus stops between one-fourth (1/4) and one-half mile (1/2) apart.
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Metro Bus should help students develop responsibility and good work habits. Metro schedules 621- 4455 Online information www.go-metro.com Homework is a natural extension of the school Extra Route service information 632-7528 day and an important part of the student’s Metro service for Cincinnati Public Schools and the education experience. nonpublic and charter schools will be available on the first Homework should be designed to be completed day of school. On the first day, students will need to pay independently. the full rush-hour fare in the morning. If their student The three generally recognized types of enrollment data is correct, they will receive their new homework are practice, preparation, and passes at schools in time to use for the return trip home. extension. Passes can be picked up and signed for only at the Practice homework reinforces newly acquired student's school by the student. These passes are to be skills taught in class. used to and from school only. If the student forgets his/her pass or has used the two (2) rides per day allowed, Preparation homework helps student prepare for payment of a regular bus fare will be required upon upcoming lessons, activities, or tests. boarding. Students in grades 9 through 12 are required to Extension homework provides challenging, often pay a fare drop along with showing their bus passes to and longer term, opportunities for enrichment and from school. They also must pay for a transfer. For more extension that parallel class work. information on replacement passes, go to Bus Pass Students should be taught student techniques, Information on the CPS website. includes the wise scheduling and use of time for ACADEMIC INFORMATION both daily and long-range assignments. Homework 2330 - Homework Within five days of a student returning from an
The Board of Education acknowledges the educational excused absence, the student must work out a validity of out-of-school assignments as adjuncts to and plan for making up missed work with the extensions of the instructional program of the schools. teacher. "Homework" shall refer to those assignments to be o This should be done by making an completed outside of the regular period of instruction. The appointment time with the teacher so Superintendent shall develop Administrative Guidelines that the student and the teacher can for the assignment of homework. work together to make this happen.
Purpose and Philosophy: The teacher may approve make up work missed
Homework is an integral part of the learning during an unexcused absence depending upon process and includes opportunities for students to the reasons for unexcused absence and length of reinforce, synthesize, and extend classroom time. learning. o Academic SOS and other interventions
Homework should be meaningful and engaging, are in place to assist students with should purposefully support the curriculum, and making up missed work. Students are
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expected to take advantage of these Teach students the skills they need to study opportunities. independently including organizing, outlining,
Recommended Time by Grade Level: note-taking, etc. Assure that students have concepts and skills Times below are daily averages since students do not necessary to do the assignment; insufficient always have homework in all subjects every night. preparation for homework may result in higher Grades K- 15 minutes levels of student frustration. Grade 1 – 20 Minutes Make clear the homework expectations for Grade 2 – 25 Minutes students in completing assignments and turning Grade 3-4- 45 Minutes them in on time. Grade 5-6- 50-60 Minutes Be clear about how homework assignments are Grade 7-8 – 70-80 Minutes tied to grades. Grade 9-12 – Up to 120 Minutes ( 2 Hours) Review and complete the assignment before If students do not have written homework to fulfill their giving it to students and anticipate required homework time, they should be using the time to difficulties. Feel confident that students at read and log their reading time in their planner. All grade various levels of achievement have a reasonable levels have an independent reading component that is chance of successfully completing the required to pass language arts. assignment, or differentiate it as needed. Homework Rules for: Design and assign homework that is meaningful, Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents engaging, and supportive of the curriculum. Administrators: Vary homework assignments: short-term and Ensure that homework policies and regulations long-term; practice of new skills; written or oral are shared with staff, students, and parents. reports; preparation for upcoming lessons; Promote coordination, consistency, and enrichment exercises; assignments to spur articulation among teachers within grades, teams, creativity, etc. and departments. Make sure students understand the reasons for Monitor the implementation of homework the assignment and know how to complete it policies and regulations. successfully. Provide specific written Monitor the relationship between curriculum explanation and rubrics to students and parents standards and homework assignments. for long-term assignments and check progress Support and/or develop programs and practices periodically. that assist students in completing homework. Make sure students have access to any materials Make homework a topic of parent and faculty needed to complete an assignment. meetings. Direct students to write down assignments or Limit homework assignments during state- hand out rubrics for long-term assignments. mandated assessments. Daily assignments should not be overly long; Teachers: research shows that teachers usually Never give homework as punishment. 30
underestimate the amount of time necessary for Set aside a regular study time that is not students to complete homework. interrupted by family plans, school activities, Coordinate homework assignments with other television or computer time, and with a definite teachers whenever possible so that students do beginning and ending time. not receive excessive assignments on a single Establish a study area, away from household night. Care should also be taken to prevent any distractions, with good light and space for one subject from dominating a student’s studying. homework time. Make sure your children have the materials they Give consideration to limiting assignments over need to do assignments and a safe place to store holidays, vacation time, and weekends. them. Refer to homework content in class and use in Help your children organize school materials and classroom assignments to reinforce its value. keep their bookbags cleaned out. Give prompt feedback on checking homework, Be supportive when students get frustrated or correcting errors, and reviewing important discouraged with particularly difficult concepts. assignments, but do not complete assignments Students: for them. Provide encouragement and reinforce Write down all the day’s assignments in a the importance of doing the work. specific place. Emphasize the importance of reading by Be sure all assignments are clear; don’t be afraid encouraging your children to read independently to ask questions before you leave class. and read aloud to them. Organize and take home all materials necessary Be supportive of teachers and contact them to complete assignments. whenever necessary to clear up any Set aside a regular time to study each evening. misunderstandings, troubleshoot problems, and Have a quiet, well-lit place to study. be better informed about the teacher’s Complete assignments carefully and thoughtfully expectations. with attention to detail and quality of work. Impress the importance of turning in assignments Complete assignments on your own and to the by the specific due date. best of your ability. Provide educational activities that broaden your Complete and turn in assignments by the specific child’s interests, such as visits to museums, the due date. zoo, the library, and places of historical Talk to your teacher about problems with significance. understanding of assignments, skills, content, Request assignments for students when short- term volume of homework, or other circumstances absences are necessary. that the teacher needs to know. 3rd Grade Guarantee Read nightly for pleasure. Board Policy 2623 Third Grade Guarantee The Board shall annually assess the reading skills of each Parents: student enrolled in kindergarten to third grade by the thirtieth day of September and shall identify students 31 who are reading below their grade level. For each student Under certain circumstances and in accordance with identified as having reading skills below grade level the Policy 2370, students may earn credits toward graduation district shall provide immediate intensive reading by participation in various educational options. instruction and intervention services (as defined in Policy Implementation of this Policy 2623.01) to the student, and provide to the student’s The Superintendent shall establish whatever parent or guardian, in writing, all of the following: administrative guidelines are necessary to ensure • Notification that the student has been identified as compliance with State rules and regulations. having a substantial deficiency in reading; Dual Enrollment • A description of the current services that are provided 2271 – Postsecondary Enrollment Programs to the student; and The Board of Education recognizes the value to students • A description of the proposed supplemental and to the District for students to participate in programs instructional services and supports that will be provided offered by accredited colleges and universities in Ohio. The Board will approve participation by students who to the student. meet the State Board of Education’s criteria, to enroll in • Notification that if the student fails to receive a score in approved postsecondary programs during the ninth, tenth, the range designated as passing on the assessment before eleventh, or twelfth grade year while in attendance in the the start of fourth grade, the student may be retained. District. Students will be eligible to receive secondary Pursuant to State law, the Board will provide intervention credit for completing any of these programs. No student for those students whose performance on these tests and may participate without the written consent of the assessments indicates a need for it. All schools will Superintendent and for those students under the age of promote student success by employing an instructional eighteen (18), the written consent of the parents or without attending the counseling services offered in framework. relation to this educational option. If a student fails to attain a passing score on the The Board may deny high school credit for postsecondary assessment given to measure skill in English language courses any portion of which are taken during the period arts expected by the end of third grade, the student of a student’s expulsion. If the student has elected to may be retained in third grade. receive credit for course(s) toward fulfilling graduation Grade Placement in High School requirements as well as postsecondary credit, that election A student’s placement is based upon the total credits is automatically revoked for all college courses in which earned by him/her by the first day of the new school year, the student enrolled during the college term in which the and shall be as follows: expulsion is imposed. When a student is expelled, the Board directs the Superintendent to send written notice of • Placement in grade 10 requires a minimum of the expulsion to any college in which the expelled student five (5) units of credit. is enrolled under R.C. 3365.03 (Postsecondary Enrollment • Placement in grade 11 requires a minimum of Options) at the time the expulsion is imposed. This notice ten (10) units of credit. shall indicate the date the expulsion is scheduled to expire • Placement in grade 12 requires a minimum of and that the Board has adopted a policy under R.C. fifteen (15) units of credit and the ability to complete 3313.613 to deny high school credit for postsecondary the course requirements for graduation in their courses taken during an expulsion. If the expulsion period school by June of that year. is later extended, the Superintendent shall notify the college of the extension. • Credits Earned Through Educational Options
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Requirements for Riverview East Academy Standards for Ohio's schools in compliance with R.C. Graduation section 3313.603, and will reflect any and all changes the 5460- Graduation Requirements State of Ohio makes to graduation requirements including It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to the 2014 Core requirements plus an additional elective. acknowledge each student's successful completion of the The 2014 Core requirements are effective immediately with the exception of the fourth credit in math (Algebra II Quarter – or equivalent) which will phase in during 2014. Students Grades Semester Exam Grade 25%
37.5% each A B C D F should plan their high school programs of study so that A A A A A B B graduation occurs with their class. A B A B B B B A C B B B B C A D B B C C C Whenever a student has completed the required number A F B C C C F of credits in compliance with the district's graduation B B B B B B C requirements, he/she shall be awarded a diploma. If the B C B B C C C student is enrolled in a high school and attends another B D B C C C C school for make-up and/or additional credits, the diploma B F C C C D F shall be awarded by the high school where the student is C C B C C C C enrolled. C D C C C D D Acceptance of credits from out of district schools is done C F C C D D F at the discretion of the school where the student is D D C C D D F enrolled. If the student is not enrolled in a high school and D F D D F F F completes graduation requirements at an adult school, the F F F F F F F diploma shall be awarded by the adult school. instructional program appropriate to the achievement of Credits for Credits for Post-Secondary, Dual Enrollment District goals and objectives as well as personal and Online Courses proficiency by the awarding of a diploma at fitting Grades submitted before 1st semester grade calculation graduation ceremonies. will be counted as a semester grade for GPA and class The Board shall award a regular high school diploma to rank purposes. Grades submitted during or following the every student enrolled in this District who meets the 2nd semester will be averaged for final grade. The requirements of graduation established by this Board or following ODE/PSEOP conversion chart below will be who properly completes the goals and objectives specified used to determine the number/percentage of credits to be in his/her individualized education program (I.E.P.) granted: including the requirement to complete the achievement tests required by the State Board in order to graduate. 7.5 quarter hours = 1 credit 5.0 semester hours = 1 credit Each student must also demonstrate at least a proficient 5.0 quarter hours = .666 credit level of skill on the achievement tests required by the 4.0 quarter hours = .533 credit State Board to graduate. The graduation requirements for 3.0 quarter hours = .400 credit the Cincinnati Public Schools are aligned with the State of 2.0 quarter hours = .266 credit Ohio guidelines for graduation as listed in the Operating 34
Accepted local college conversion: participation in the ceremony of graduation when personal Cincinnati State: 2 quarters = 1 credit conduct so warrants or other District obligations or University of Cincinnati: 3 trimesters = 1 credit requirements have not been met. The Board also shall grant a diploma of adult education to all District residents Xavier University: 2 semesters = 1 credit over the age of twenty-one (21) who meet the End of Course Exams requirements established by the State Board of Education. Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, 9th grade students If a student is enrolled in high school and attends an adult may be subject to End of Course Exams in place of the school for make-up and/or additional credits, the diploma OGT. Legislation was pending at the time if printing. shall be awarded by his/her high school. If the student is Grade Point Average (GPA) Current GPA- The Current GPA is an unweighted average not enrolled in a high school and completes the basic of the current quarter’s grades. The Current GPA is used graduation requirements at an adult school, then the to determine Honor Roll status. diploma shall be awarded by the adult school.
Cumulative GPA: Unweighted GPA- The Unweighted Types of Diplomas Regular Diploma – meeting the requirements as defined GPA includes all courses, is not weighted by course below. value, and is cumulative from first semester of ninth Honors Diploma – Criteria determined by State of Ohio. grade. Credits Cumulative GPA: Weighted GPA- The Weighted GPA is Credit may be earned at an accredited postsecondary composed of the core academic courses of English, institution. Every high school may permit students below mathematics, social studies, science, languages, and the ninth grade to take advanced work for credit. This certain approved courses offered in alternative programs. work shall count toward the graduation requirements Course values are weighted and the Weighted GPA is listed above if it was both: cumulative from the first semester of the 9th grade. • taught by a person who possesses a Diplomas and Commencement license/certificate issued under State law that is
A diploma shall be issued to every student who meets the valid for teaching high school; and requirements specified above. An honors diploma shall be • Designated by the Board as meeting the awarded to any student who meets the established high school curriculum requirements. requirements for graduation or the requirements of his/her INTERNET USAGE POLICY 7540.03 Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and I.E.P.; attained the scores on the achievement tests Safety required by the State Board of Education for graduation; Cincinnati Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy and and meets any additional criteria the State Board may Internet/Network Safety Agreement establish. Statement of Purpose Commencement exercises will include only those The purpose of providing Internet and network access in students who have successfully completed schools is to support the District's educational objectives. requirements for graduation as certified by the Terms of Agreement high school principal. No student who has completed In order for a student to be allowed access to a school the requirements for graduation shall be denied a diploma computer system, computer network, and the Internet, as a disciplinary measure. A student may be denied 35 parents and students must sign and return the attached Assume that anything you post is on the internet consent form. permanently and cannot be removed upon any requests. Rules for Internet/Network Usage Do not ever agree to meet in person someone you’ve met The District is providing access to its school computer on a social networking site or chat room. systems, computer networks, and the Internet for Basic Internet/Network Etiquette & Safety Rules educational purposes only. If you have any doubt about Be polite. Use appropriate language and graphics. whether a contemplated activity is educational, you Teachers may allow individual students to use email, should consult with the person(s) designated by the school electronic chat rooms, instant messaging, and social to help you decide. Use of the computer network and networking sites and other forms of direct electronic Internet is a privilege, not a right. A user who violates this communications for educational purposes only and with agreement shall, at a minimum, have his or her access to proper supervision. the network and Internet terminated and is subject to Privacy - Network and Internet access is provided as a disciplinary action by the school administrator. The tool for your education. The District reserves the right to District may also take other disciplinary actions. monitor, inspect, copy, review and store at any time and Accordingly, regulations for participation by anyone on without prior notice any and all usage of the computer the Internet/network shall include but not be limited to the network and Internet access and any and all information following: transmitted or received in connection with such usage. All Student Safety/Education such information files shall be and remain the property of Cyber-bullying may be defined as a situation when a the District, and no user shall have any expectation of person is repeatedly tormented, threatened, harassed, privacy regarding such materials. If you choose to search humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted using text inappropriate topics the district automatically notifies the messaging, email, instant messaging, posting text or administration. Discipline action will be taken. images, by means of electronic technology. Any cyber- Copyright - All students and faculty must adhere to the bullying, harassment, or intimidation is strictly prohibited. copyright laws of the United States (P.L. 94-553) and the If a student is found to have engaged in cyber-bullying, Congressional Guidelines that delineate it regarding disciplinary action will be taken. If a student believes software, authorship, and copying information. Do not he/she is the victim of cyber-bullying, it is important to download copyrighted material or software without not respond to the cyber-bullying. Instead, the situation permission of the owner. should be reported to an adult staff member, such as a Students may not sell or buy anything over the Internet. teacher, principal, etc. Additionally, students are Students must not make, reproduce or distribute videos, encouraged to notify school staff if they suspect another images, sound recordings or other mediums that show student is being victimized. behavior prohibited by the code of conduct on school Social Networks/Chat Rooms property or at school events including using school owned Do not ever post personal information, such as full name, or personal electronic devices on social networking sites. social security number, address, telephone number, bank Any representations of prohibited behavior must be trued or credit card number, etc. over to the principal or the principals designee. Consider not posting photographs of yourself. Reproduction and distribution of these items will result in Do not ever post sensitive photos. If you do post a photo, suspension or expulsion. consider whether it’s one your mother would display in Use of the Internet/network for any illegal activity is the living room. prohibited. Illegal activities include (a) tampering with 36 computer hardware, software or data, (b) unauthorized theft, loss, damage, or vandalism to cellular telephones or entry into computers and files (hacking/cracking), (c) ECDs brought onto its property. knowledgeable vandalism or destruction of equipment, Parents/guardians are advised to contact their child and (d) deletion of computer files. Such activity is during the school day via the school office. considered a crime under state and federal law. Do not Students may use school phones to contact use the network or Internet to send messages relating to or parents/guardians during the school day. in any way supporting illegal activities such as sale or use Administration and teachers will allow use of cell of drugs or alcohol; support of criminal or gang activity; phones and electronic devices at specific times threats, intimidation or harassment of any other person. for educational purposes. Signs will be posted in Network/System Security/Content Filtering If any student attempts to search inappropriate topics the classrooms and throughout the school to district automatically notifies the administration. designate cell phone approved areas. Discipline action will be taken Our school policy is: Attempts to log on as a system administrator will result in cancellation of privileges. We see it, we hear it, we take it. CELLPHONES & ELECTRONIC STUDENT ELIGIBLITY FOR DEVICES ATHLETICS 2430.01 Cincinnati Public School Eligibility Board Policy 5136
Cellular Telephones and Electronic Communication Devices Possessed by Eligibility for each school-sponsored extracurricular activity in Students grades 7-12 is determined by grades received during the This Policy pertains only to equipment possessed by students and not owned by preceding grading period. Semester, final, rubric or summer the District. For District-owned equipment that is possessed by students, Policies in the 7550 Section take precedence. school grades have no effect on eligibility. A student may possess a cellular telephone or other Grades 9-12: Students who wish to participate in extracurricular electronic communication devices (ECD) (paging activities in grades 9-12 must be currently enrolled and must devices/beepers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), have been enrolled in school during the immediately preceding notebooks, laptops and similar devices designed to grading period. During the immediately preceding grading receive and send an electronic signal) in school, on period, the student must have received passing grades in a school property, at after school activities and at school- minimum of five (5) one (1) credit courses or the equivalent related functions, provided that during school hours and which count toward graduation. To meet the minimum standards on school vehicles (including on school and Metro buses) of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), each the cellular telephone or other ECD remains off and student must maintain a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) stored out of view. Students may not use cellular of no less than 1.0. According to the academic standards adopted telephones or ECDs on school property or at a school- by the Cincinnati Public Schools, students in grades 9-12 who sponsored activity to access and/or view Internet web wish to participate in extracurricular activities must maintain a sites that are otherwise blocked to students at school. 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. (All courses will be The student who possesses a cellular telephone or ECD is counted in the cumulative average and quarterly eligibility is responsible for its care. The Board is not responsible for independent of the eligibility status of previous quarters.)
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Students eligible by OHSAA standards with a cumulative . There is no minimum G.P.A. requirement for students in G.P.A. of less than 2.0 during the immediately preceding Grades 7 and 8. grading period may participate provided they actively participate Grade 8: Students in the eighth Students entering the eighth in identified academic intervention programs as formally grade must meet the following grade for the first time will requirements: have eligibility determined on established by his/her school. These intervention measures may grades received during the fourth quarter of their seventh include weekly eligibility checks, tutoring sessions, study table, grade year until grades are etc. Failure to participate in such intervention programs will issued at the end of the first quarter of the new school result in ineligibility until the conclusion of the quarterly grading year. Students must receive a period. passing grade in at least seventy-five percent (75%) of Note: In grades 9-12 failure to pass a the core subjects taken. All academic ineligibility will quarterly minimum of other elements of student occur in only one (1) of five (5) subjects that academic eligibility are based three (3) ways: A. count toward on the same formula used for graduation; seventh graders outlined above. for students whose
cumulative G.P.A. is less than 2.0, failure to participate in the Daily Attendance school's academic intervention program; To participate in extracurricular activities, a student must be in or, attendance for at least one-half (1/2) of the school day on the carrying a G.P.A. of less than 1.0. day of the activity. Exceptions, due to special circumstances,
will be at the discretion of the principal. Activity sponsors **There is no provision for mid-term eligibility or Academic should check the absentee list to make certain that all Probation. Eligibility is established on a quarterly basis with no participants are meeting their daily attendance requirements. exceptions. Students identified as disabled under R.C. Chapter 3323 and the The eligibility or ineligibility of a student continues until the IDEA are subject to the eligibility standards established by this start of the fifth school day of the next grading period at which policy unless specifically exempted by the express terms of their time the grades from the immediately preceding grading period individualized education program (IEP). An IEP can specify the become effective. Exception: Eligibility or ineligibility for the criteria by which a grade will be determined for [a] course[s], first grading period commences with the start of the fall season. given the individual student’s disability.
Grade 7: Students entering the Students must receive a Riverview East Academy Sports By Season seventh grade for the first time may passing grade in at least Fall: Football; Volleyball participate in extracurricular seventy-five percent (75%) of Winter: Girls and Boys Basketball; Boys activities for the first quarter of the core subjects attempted. school year regardless of past Wrestling academic performance. After the Spring: Boys Baseball; Track first quarter, participation is based on meeting the following requirements: EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Core subjects are those that 5610.05 –Prohibition from Extra Curricular Activities meet every day and are used Participation in extra-curricular activities, including to determine promotion or retention. interscholastic sports, is a privilege and not a right. Eligibility is determined by grades received during the Therefore, the Board of Education authorizes the immediately preceding Superintendent, principals, and assistant principals and grading period. other authorized personnel employed by the District to
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Discipline Code for a period not to exceed the remainder 1. To provide Riverview East students of the school year in which the offense or violation of the the background necessary to develop Student Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code took leadership skills and make a positive change place. within the student body. In addition, student athletes are further subject to the 2. To assist students in creating vision Athletic Code of Conduct and may be prohibited from and plan for their futures. Possible Topics participating in all or part of any interscholastic sport for • Understanding your personality type- violations therein. (assessment piece). Students prohibited from participation in all or part of any • Self-Inventory How to assess your extra-curricular activity are not entitled to further notice, areas of strength and areas to be further hearing, or appeal rights. developed. This policy shall be posted in a central location in each • Creating a vision for your life. school building and will be available to students upon • Goal setting – How and why it is request. important to set future goals? • Formulating a five year plan for your WHENEVER A STUDENT BECOMES A MEMBER OF A life. DISTRICT-ESTABLISHED STUDENT GROUP OR NATIONAL • How to capitalize on your personal ORGANIZATION SUCH AS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, strengths and strategically work on skills which IN ORDER TO REMAIN A MEMBER, S/HE MUST CONTINUE need further development. TO • What key components do great leaders MEET ALL OF THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ABIDE possess? BY • Interpersonal skills and THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES ESTABLISHED BY THE GROUP OR ORGANIZATION communication-How good communication Student Leadership & skills and refining my image can help me Toastmasters Organization achieve my vision. Grades 9-12 • How to influence positive change in During the course of the school year Riverview East my life and my community. students work with our Great American partner to gain • Understanding diversity and levering leadership tools which will assist them as they pursue differences. • How to deal with conflict and work high school and higher learning opportunities. Great toward a resolution. American partners mentor students as they seek to gain How to skills and practice opportunities these skills through a variety of experiences. During the 2012-2013 school years one such endeavor began with the • How to work effectively in small groups Riverview Hawks Voices Toast masters organization. • How to facilitate a meeting 39
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activity) Green Leadership Scholars Ready to Learn Leadership Scholars is a research-base organization that Yellow is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by Oops, Think about it educating inner city students on how to be successful in Red school and life. The program works to empower parents Consequence Time with strategies to support their children, cultivates in children a mindset of hard work, persistence, and Honors and Accolades optimism, and establishes a knowledge of college to best Honor Roll Grades 1-12: position them to earn college admission and scholarship. Quarterly, Honor Roll is calculated at Riverview. It is based POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE upon a formula that is designated by Cincinnati Public Schools. A well behaved Riverview East student is one who can Student qualification for Honor Roll is based on the unweighted
SOAR High. They demonstrate, safety, order, (4.0) average of each quarter’s grades. Students will be achievement and respect in all areas of the school. All recognized for the highest Honor Roll category earned. A report
Students are expected to follow the SOAR behavior of all qualified students will be calculated each quarter and matrix. Students will have the opportunity to earn a posted in the front of the school. variety of rewards for their positive behaviors. These Honor Roll categories are listed below. rewards include but are not limited to: Honor Roll Criteria Movie and Popcorn A Honors An A is reported for every subject Additional Outdoor/Recess Time A Average An overall quarterly grade point average (GPA) of Hawk Bucks 3.51 must have Uniform Treats- monthly from the been earned without a grade of D, F, X, or I in any subject B administration for students who come in uniform for the month Average An overall quarterly grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 Hawk Breakfast- Breakfast put on by the must have been earned without a grade of D, F, X, or I in any administration for students who earn a Hawk subject. Award and Honor Roll Quarterly, there is an Honor Roll Breakfast that recognizes Kindergarten through Grade 6 students. This breakfast is sponsored by the East End Teachers will monitor student behavior using a 5 color Community behavior chart. Students who SOAR during the day will Council. Each quarter, students who earn Honor Roll earn an be able to move their clip up on the behavior chart, and “Out of Uniform” armband as a reward. earn rewards for their positive choices. Students who Hawk Award Grades K-12: need corrections and/or redirection will move their clip Quarterly, students can be recognized by teachers and staff for down resulting in a consequence. the Hawk Award. This award is bestowed upon students who
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Each quarter, students who earn the Hawk Award earn an “Out level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS of serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence
Uniform” armband as a reward. in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character Daisy Chain Grade 11: (and Citizenship for NJHS). This honor organization are comprised of the top 10% of Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 85 students in the junior class who have a weighted GPA that percent, B, 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to meet the scholarship qualifies them in the top 10% of their class. Additionally, requirement for membership. These students are then eligible for students may have no F grades in their junior year. Students consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character who have been suspended or served time in A2S are not eligible (and citizenship for NJHS). for the Daisy Chain. For additional information about membership, please visit this Daisy Chain students are pinned as Daisy Chain Students which website: http://www.nhs.us/ means that there is a brief ceremony where the student wears a Attendance Award Grades K-2: pin to recognize their accomplishment. Students also earn an The Perfect Attendance Award is given to students who are not
“Out of Uniform” arm band as a reward for their absent or tardy during the quarter. accomplishment. Daisy Chain students are recognized at Class Most Improved Award Grades K-2:
Day which is a Senior Awards Day along with presiding over The Most Improved Award is given to students who show graduation. There is a dress code to be part of Daisy Chain. marked improvement in a core content area during one quarter. National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society Grades 7-12:
The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor
Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations
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Assembly Hall/Stairs Restroom Classroom S Walk orderly to the Be alert: eyes ahead Wash your hands and Follow classroom rules designated area and and walk on the right turn off the water Be careful of others Safety leave orderly as using a paper towel physical space directed Keep your hands and feet to yourself O Sit where you are Travel with a hall pass Use quickly and Use your planner to directed which includes your return to your organize work Order Follow adult directives destination assigned area or class deadlines at all times Use a quiet/soft voice Be prepared for class: books, paper, folders and writing instruments A Use proper audience Be on time for class Use the restroom at an Always do your very etiquette Plan ahead for using appropriate time best work Achievement the restroom and Complete assignments lockers on deadlines Use PowerSchool to track grades R Limit conversations Be considerate and Be neat: Clean up Be ethical: do your Use indoor voices aware of others behind yourself own work Respect Throw all garbage in Follow all reasonable the trash can requests Always be considerate and wait for your turn Take pride in our school by keeping property at its best SOAR WITH SCHOOL PRIDE BE PROUD, BE RESPECTFUL
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Enter and exit Be careful of When eating stay Report wet spills S staying to the others physical in your right, following space designated area Safety staff instructions Keep your hands and feet to yourself
Wait in line for Clean up after Speak in a O your turn yourself. conversational Throw away trash tone. Order Keep our cafeteria Create a family Show hawk pride A beautiful: friendly space -pick up any trash Achievement you see
Be courteous Respectful Respect all R communications lunchroom staff are a must at all by putting things Respect times. in their proper place.
Hawks SOAR with: SAFTEY, ORDER, ACHIEVEMENT, RESPECT
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Stand on the side Board the bus at WALK directly toward Put headphones on S walk as directed by the appropriate your bus after exiting after boarding the the building. bus. school staff. time. Safety Enter the bus and Use a Sit in assigned seat Wait until the bus O quickly take your conversational and remain seated. comes to a seat. voice on the bus. complete stop Order before exiting.
Use good Board and exit the bus A passenger at your assigned stop. etiquette: Achievement -Riding the bus quietly -Respect others personal space
Use respectful Respect the bus driver Help others in need Metro riders must still R communication by keeping music at a while boarding and follow school rules reasonable volume. exiting the bus. while boarding, and keep your transferring and Respect hands to yourself. riding the bus.
Hawks SOAR with:
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How to Calculate Your GPA (Grade Point Average)
Your Grade Point Average is a calculation of your grades and credits combined. A GPA can be calculated for the semester and is called a Semester GPA or for the entire length of your high school career, which is called the Cumulative Grade Point Average. Many decisions are made from your grade point average such as admission into college, scholarship approval, and participation in extra-curricular activities. With so much riding on this number, it is crucial that you learn how to calculate it for yourself. For weighted GPA, courses are separated into two categories – Weighted and included in weighted GPA or unweighted but included in weighted GPA. All core academic courses (math, science, English, social studies, and foreign language) including courses that are related to a core academic are included in weighted GPA. Each letter grade you receive can be equated to a point value depending on the level of the course (Regular, AA, or AP) as indicated in this chart. Grade point averages can be weighted or unweighted. An unweighted GPA is calculated using the point value for the Regular level courses—even if you are taking honors or AP courses. Some colleges/scholarships request your unweighted GPA. However, others will take above. into account your weighted GPA, which is calculated using the Honors and AP point values as indicated in the chart
Try it out! Calculate the weighted and unweighted GPA by filling in the chart below: Mark #Reg. Grade Point # AA Grade #AP Grade Grade Point Point Point Earned A X 4 + X 5 + X 6 + =
B X 3 + X 3.75 + X 4.5 + =
C X 2 + X 2.5 + X 3 + =
D X 1 + X 1.25 + X 1.5 + =
F X 0 + X 0. + X 0 + = Total Grade Points Earned Divided By / Number of Classes
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RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY SCHOOL SONG We Climb and Soar
Written by Barbra James There’s a place along the river where dreams are made. There’s room to grow in the dawning of each of day. With encouragement to be, to accomplish anything So we can climb, so much higher till we soar.
There’s a place along the river where life begins. Any goal can be achieved. The victory’s ours to win. Opportunity awaits new challenges to take. So we can climb, so much higher till we soar.
High above the clouds, the River Hawks soar. Reaching higher heights, never reached before.
Because of you, Riverview There’s room to be just what we choose.
Gold and blue, we will be true.
Rise to the test to be our best So we can climb, so much higher till we soar. So we can climb, so much higher till we soar.
Yes, we will climb, so much higher till we soar.
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RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY PARENT & STUDENT POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE
SOAR COMPACT Riverview East Academy staff and students are committed to nurturing a positive school culture, which will allow all students to meet and exceed the academic, social skills necessary for today’s world. It is our belief that our curriculum and positive school culture expectations prepare our students to meet and exceed these demands. Parent involvement is key to your child’s success. Students, parents and staff are joined in partnership to build a strong foundation for each student’s success in future academic and career endeavors. Your signature below indicates your agreement to ensure your child meets academic responsibilities and school behavior expectations. Student signatures indicate a commitment to pursue academic excellence and to follow all school rules and expectations.
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This agreement is effective for the 2015-16 school year.
Riverview Hawks SOAR
Safely practicing what we know to be right
Orderly moving upward in the right direction
Achieving our very best
Respectful in all situations
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Student Name:______
Homeroom:______
Signatures below indicate that we have read and discussed the 2015-16 Student Handbook for Riverview
East Academy.
Student Signature:______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______
Date: ______
Please sign and return to your teacher.
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Report Bullying Form
Name (optional) ______Date______
Person being bullied: ______
Person doing the bullying: ______
What did the bully do to the person?
When did it happen (remember bullying takes place over time)? How many times did it happen?
Where did it take place?
How would you like the situation to be improved?
Did you report it to an adult? If so who?
(When you have completed this for please place it in the designated box in the Parent Center (1st floor) or outside Assistant Principals Office (2nd floor).)
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