Barnard School Family Handbook 2019-2020

BARNARD SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK

2019-2020

The Home of the Hawks (updated August 2019)

BARNARD SCHOOL 219 Main Ave. South Hampton, NH 03827 Phone: (603) 394-7744 Fax: (603) 394-0267 Web: www.sau21.org/barnard

School Administrative Unit #21 Alumni Drive Hampton, NH 03842 Phone: (603) 926-8992 Fax: (603)-926-5157 Web: www.sau21.org/barnard

Superintendent of Schools Bill Lupini, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent of Schools David Hobbs, Ed.D.

Director of Student Services Caroline Arakelian, Ph.D.

Business Administrator Matthew Ferreira, M.S. Ed

Principal Walter G. Huston, Ed.D.

Director of Special Services Aline Donabedian, M.Ed.

South Hampton School Board Jim Kime, Chair Rebecca Burdick Sharon Gordon

INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have your child(ren) as a member(s) of the student body. We will make every effort to provide him/her with a positive educational experience. This handbook was designed to keep us all informed about rules, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Please review it carefully and keep it handy. The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citizen in a democracy. Developing and accepting the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship will help the student to become successful in the world of tomorrow. We welcome your input and hope that students and families will participate in varied activities and thus take advantage of those things within your school, which will enrich your lives.

Kindness Counts!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT BARNARD SCHOOL 3-8

GENERAL INFORMATION 9-20

GUIDELINES 21-24

POLICY (not all-inclusive) 25-32

3 ABOUT BARNARD SCHOOL COMMUNITY VISION

Create a school that continues the atmosphere and character of Barnard School which includes strong academics, a center of community focus, and an emphasis on the development of the whole person. The vision will be funded through creative financial planning both public and private.

OUR MISSION AT BARNARD SCHOOL IS TO (revised 5/06) 1. Emphasize the development of the whole person by * Meeting the needs of all learners in an inclusionary setting * Encouraging students to explore opportunities in the arts, athletics, and careers * Sharing our concerns for the safety of all children * Bringing the unique talents of the staff and community to the school 2. Provide a program of strong academics by * Aligning curriculum with State frameworks * Creating high expectations that challenge all learners * Working as a team to develop an integrated grade K-8 curriculum * Participating in professional development activities 3. Be a center of community focus by * Implementing a Character and Citizenship Education program that builds respect for self and others * Valuing volunteerism within the school setting and throughout the region * Honoring traditions and hosting cultural events * Opening the doors of current technology

PHILOSOPHY Barnard School must provide the foundation for life-long learning, teaching the basic skills and an understanding of the value of continuing education. • We believe each child must have the opportunity to develop independence, self-reliance, self-confidence, and a positive view of life and learning. • We believe high expectations are desirable for each child in developmentally appropriate programs at all age levels. • We believe it is important to develop children’s ability to transfer knowledge across content areas. • We believe the physical and mental well-being of each child is of paramount importance. • We believe the school community working cooperatively will develop a strong, active partnership, which will support the child throughout the educational experience. • We believe the elementary program must develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and also encourage increased use of technology in order to prepare each child for his/her place in our ever-changing world. • We believe it is necessary to understand, appreciate and respect cultural and individual differences in order to live successfully in a global community. • We believe the elementary school experience should afford South Hampton’s young people the opportunity to develop to their highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and creatively.

4 KINDERGARTEN PHILOSOPHY Kindergarten was first designed as a “garden for children.” In our “garden” children receive the nurturing needed to develop independence, responsibility, and respect for self and others. Emphasis is placed on educating the whole child, focusing on social/emotional, physical, intellectual, and cultural development. Play is the most important way by which children learn. Through play, our child-centered environment promotes creativity, imagination, cooperation, discovery, problem-solving, and motor expression. Opportunities are provided for participation in large and small groups as well as independent activity. These activities center around kindergarten children’s interests and satisfy their curiosity for learning. Using an interdisciplinary approach, children engage in meaningful and relevant activities to learn concepts and make connections to life experiences. At Barnard School we strive to ignite a passion for lifelong learning and to ensure that each child feels success in the process every single day.

GOALS Based upon its philosophy, Barnard School will strive to achieve the following goals. As a result of education in grades K-8, children should be able to 1. Enjoy, comprehend and summarize what is read. 2. Read critically and purposefully. 3. Write effectively to define, develop and refine their ideas, serve their daily needs, and express their creativity. 4. Communicate orally and listen effectively. 5. Communicate and reason mathematically. 6. Formulate and solve mathematical problems. 7. Develop the skills necessary to hypothesize, analyze, synthesize and evaluate. 8. Appreciate the interdependence of people and the environment and develop an understanding of the limited natural resources and the need for conservation. 9. Use geography skills. 10. Be aware of the major events in history and their impact on today’s world. 11. Develop an appreciation of the arts and the interrelationship between the arts and other content areas. 12. Apply the basic skills across all content areas. 13. Think critically and inferentially. 14. Understand the attitudes and behaviors necessary for physical and emotional well-being. 15. Demonstrate a questioning attitude, open-mindedness, and curiosity. 16. Experience the pride of accomplishment that results from hard work and persistence. 17. Recognize the value of education as a life-long endeavor. 18. Demonstrate attitudes and habits that will make them productive participants in life, school and society.

5 19. Develop a positive sense of self by recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses and dealing with them realistically. 20. Develop a sensitivity to and an understanding of the needs, opinions, concerns, customs, and languages of everyone in a global community. 21. Appreciate the merits of honesty, dependability, and self-discipline. 22. Demonstrate an appreciation of America, its heritage, and the values of a democratic society. 23. Acquire technical proficiency and responsible use of 21st century tools within the context of core subjects.

6 BARNARD SCHOOL MAP

MAIN LEVEL Conference Room ------221 Grade K/1 ------226 Grade 2/3 ------227 Grade 4/5------203 Guidance/Reading ------225 Language arts, grades 6-8 ------207 Learning Center ------217 Learning Center/Reading ------224 Main Office/Secretary ------215 Math, grades 6-8 ------208 Computer Lab ------209 Nurse ------213 Principal ------220 Science, grades 6-8 ------204 Director of Special Services------218 Work Center ------219

LOWER LEVEL Art/Music ------106 To Gymnasium

ELEANOR BATCHELDER GYMNASIUM Physical Education Sensory Motor Education Sporting events Meetings/Assemblies Lunch Mondays and Fridays

THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING Special Education Speech Occupational Therapy Skills

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8 BARNARD SCHOOL STAFF 2019 - 2020

Staff Member Position Abram, Deanna ------Administrative Assistant Ashak, John ------Computer Technician Benosky, Stanley ------Custodian Bowen-Irish, Tere ------Occupational Therapist Casassa, Sara ------Grades 6-8 Language Arts Teacher Technology Integration Specialist Webmaster Cestrone, Carmelina ------Grades 6-8 Science Teacher Middle School Social Studies Teacher Health Co-Teacher Cole, Patty ------Spanish/ World Language Teacher Collins, Daniel ------Custodian Donabedian, Aline ------Director of Special Services/Teacher 504 Coordinator TBA ------Music Teacher/Band and Chorus Director Gioia, Peter ------Facilities Supervisor Hayes, Kira ------Nurse Health Co-Teacher Title IX Coordinator Healey, Charlotte ------Special Education Assistant Hernon, Joanne ------Special Education Teacher Huston, Walter ------Principal Homeless Education Liaison Volunteer Coordinator Lamontagne, Sherry ------Speech/Language Pathologist Lindsay, Heather ------Art Teacher Kernus, Alecia ------Literacy Specialist Meehan, Lynn ------Physical Education Teacher Moran, Tara ------Multiage K/1 Teacher Orlando, Joan ------Special Education Assistant Peterson, Courtney ------Multiage 4/5 Teacher Pruett, Amy ------Multiage 2/3 Teacher Rooney, Dani ------School Counselor Schwab, Marie ------Special Education Assistant TBA ------Grades 5-8 Mathematics Teacher Middle School Social Studies Teacher Tang, Gayla ------K-5 Teacher Assistant Wright, Haley ------Special Education Teacher/ Case Manager Wood, Stacey ------Special Education Assistant

Specialists Our specialists for Art, Music, PE, World Language, Guidance, Health, PT, and Speech all work part-time, and their days vary. Please contact the school office for scheduling information.

9 GENERAL INFORMATION School Office Hours Phone 394-7744 FAX 394-0267 If parents have any questions or wish to make an appointment with one of the staff, they are encouraged to call between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. At other times you may reach an answering machine. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. Attendance, Absenteeism and Truancy (See policy JH in its entirety.) 1. A pupil may enter kindergarten if his/her chronological age will be five on or before September 30 of the year of entering school. 2. Parents are asked to refrain from taking students out of school to go on a trip while school is in session. There are essential activities and instruction that occur daily that cannot be duplicated outside a classroom situation with make-up work. Being absent from school interferes with a student’s academic achievement and can result in a lower letter grade. The Principal may excuse an absence for a family vacation. The request to do so must be in writing prior to the trip. Because daily activity in the classroom cannot always be predicted, assigning make-up work in advance of the trip is not possible. Therefore, make-up work will be dispersed after the student returns from the trip. No loss of credit will occur if the work is completed within a reasonable time period and to the teacher’s satisfaction. It is the parents’ responsibility to monitor their child’s make up schedule. 3. Each student is required by law to attend school during all times the school is in session. Acceptable reasons for absences are personal illness, family emergencies, religious holidays or other situations that are cleared through the principal prior to the absence. Any student with ten half days of unexcused absence during a school year is considered "habitually truant" and will require a meeting with parents and the principal. 4. When a student is going to be absent from school, the parent/guardian must call the school (394-7744) the morning of the absence. Should a call not be received, the school secretary will call the home to insure the safety of the child. If both parents work, one parent will be called at work. Also, when a student returns to school after being absent, he/she must present to the homeroom teacher a written excuse signed by the parent/guardian which explains the reason for the absence even though contact was made with the school the day of the absence. If a student is absent from school more than 3 hours, he/she shall not participate in any after-school or evening activity that day. 5. Students who plan to be dismissed from school during the hours school is in session should bring in a note from home signed by a parent/guardian stating the reason. Parents must sign out their children in the office. 6. Students who arrive in their homerooms after 8:15 are tardy and should have checked in at the office. Time will be made up for an unexcused tardiness after school or at recess. If the second bus arrives late, second bus students only will be excused. 7. Tardiness is a serious infraction. The third and subsequent unexcused late arrival per trimester will result in a one-hour office detention. 8. There are times when after-school or evening activities are scheduled. We strongly encourage participation. (Also see #4.)

Administering Medicine to Students (see Policies JLCD and JLCDD in their entirety) Any pupil, who is required to take prescribed medication during the school day and/or on a school field trip, shall be supervised by the school nurse or another member of the school staff, so designated by the building principal, and subject to the School District having received and filed the following with the student health record: a. A written statement from the licensed prescriber detailing the method of taking the dosage and the time schedule to be observed. b. A written authorization from the parent/guardian of the pupil indicating a desire for the school to assist the pupil in the matters set forth in the physician’s statement, accompanied by a “hold harmless release” signed by the parent or guardian. Non-prescription medication shall be given only with the written request and permission of the parent/guardian. Dosages will not exceed label directions without a prescribing order. A responsible adult must deliver both prescribed and non-prescription medication to school in its original container and collect any dosages that were not dispensed. Any medication remaining at the school at the end of the school year will be discarded. Forms for giving prescription and/or over-the-counter medication are available upon request at the school office.

Snacks, Lunch, Milk Teachers will provide breaks according to their classroom’s schedules. Grades K-8 11:30 Recess Grades 1-8 11:50 Lunch Each day students need to bring nutritious snacks and lunches to school. Do not bring glass containers or food that requires heating or refrigeration. Please label lunch bags, boxes, etc. with the child’s name. White or chocolate milk may be purchased for lunch. Purchase price is 25 cents ($.25) payable on the first school day of the week. FLEX is an opportunity for students in grades K-5 to socialize, have a snack, use the restroom, etc.

Bus Schedule Students must be at the bus stop prior to the scheduled pick up. The driver cannot wait for late students and will not allow students to return to the house for forgotten items. The first school bus run starts on Route 150 about 7:15 AM and drops students off at Barnard School at approximately 7:45 AM. The bus leaves the school immediately for its second run and drops students off at Barnard School at approximately 8:15 AM. At 11:55 AM the kindergarten students will be transported home. In the afternoon the first bus run will leave Barnard School approximately at 2:35 PM. The second bus run leaves Barnard School at approximately 3:15 PM; second bus students will be home by approximately 3:45 PM. It’s great to have spectators at Barnard School’s athletic games. In order to allow this to happen, the following rules must be in place:

11 • Grade K-4 students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to enter the gym or playing field area and cannot be left unsupervised between the departure of 2nd bus and game time. • Grade 5-8 students may enter the gym or playing field area after the 2nd bus departure and without parental supervision, being fairly warned that even a single incident of poor behavior will result in being “uninvited” to the next two home games. Coaches are not there for day care. Spectators must not interfere with coaches or players preparing for game time. • Everyone is expected to be courteous and welcoming to the visiting teams.

Care of Books & Materials (Policy JQ and JQ-E) Students are responsible for all books and materials issued to them. A record is made of books and their condition when distributed. Students will be expected to pay for any lost or damaged books. Books should be covered, kept neat and clean, and treated with respect. Any item lost or defaced will result in the student paying for said item, with payment to be made to Barnard School. Report cards or transfer of records may be withheld until all obligations are met.

Cell Phones (See Use of Phones)

Character And Citizenship Education At Barnard School we strive daily to promote and practice strong values: respect, responsibility, kindness, fairness, self-control, hard work, moral courage, trustworthiness, caring, and citizenship. Staff in charge of implementing curriculum have the responsibility for integrating, as appropriate, character and citizenship education.

Community Service Barnard School would like to encourage students to participate in a variety of community service projects. We believe that good citizenship is an important educational goal. Throughout the year teachers may offer students an opportunity to share their time and skills with their community. (Also, detention time will include service to the school.)

Daily School Schedule Homeroom 8:15 (Students arriving at their homeroom after 8:15 with the exception of second bus students will be marked tardy) Instruction Begins 8:30 Kindergarten Dismissal 11:55 AM Recess and Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Grade 1-8 Dismissal Begins at 2:35 Damage to School Property Students should be careful not to damage either the building or its equipment in any way. We each have a responsibility to see that the building is used but not abused. If you should accidentally damage anything, please report it promptly to the office so that it can be repaired. If you should deliberately inflict damage to the building or its contents, you will be expected to pay for the damages and will also be subject to disciplinary action.

12 All property brought onto school grounds and/or into school by student shall be at the total risk of student and if the whole or any part shall be damaged, destroyed, misplaced, lost or stolen, no part of the loss or damage shall be charged to or borne by the school.

Delayed Opening and No School Procedure THERE WILL BE NO KINDERGARTEN CLASS ON DAYS WHEN THERE IS A DELAYED OPENING. A delayed opening procedure will be used for reasons such as severe inclement weather, unplowed roads, or heat or water problems in the school. The time schedule will be delayed two hours. This means that students should be at bus stops two hours later than usual and walkers should arrive two hours later than normal starting time. Dismissal will be at the regular time. The School Messenger communication system is in effect; however, in the event of a breakdown in communication, it is important that all concerned to listen for the radio announcements on the following stations: Radio: TV: WTSN AM 1270 Dover WBZ CHANNEL 4 Boston (CBS) WNBP AM 1450 Newburyport WHDH CHANNEL 7 Boston (NBC) WOKQ 97.5 FM Dover WMUR CHANNEL 9 Manchester (ABC) WBYY 98.7 FM Dover WHEB 100.3 FM Portsmouth WSHK 102.1 FM Dover WPKQ 103.7 FM Dover WSHK 105.3 FM Dover WERZ 107.1 FM Portsmouth Detention A student may be issued a detention notice by a teacher or the principal for infractions of school or classroom rules. This notice must be signed and returned immediately. Community service may be assigned. Transportation is then the responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian. Parents/Guardians are notified in advance of the detention.

Early Closure When rapidly worsening weather conditions require that students be sent home before the usual 2:35 PM dismissal time, the above radio stations will broadcast that announcement. Typically, in this situation, dismissal will be at 11:55 AM. Parents are advised to tune into these stations when it appears early closure is a possibility. We will also implement School Messenger

Educating Children with Disabilities Barnard School is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for all of our students. The provision of quality education, special education, related services, and early intervention for children with disabilities is considered integral to the total school program. High expectations are held for all children with disabilities insuring participation and progress in the general curriculum and in extra-curricular school-supported activities. Our children with disabilities learn and develop with their nondisabled peers, as appropriate. A continuum of services is

13 considered on an individual basis according to the needs of the child and within the least restrictive environment. Any person may make referrals for special education services. Persons normally making referrals include parents, school personnel and area agencies, such as physicians or human services agencies. The special education process is a team process that includes the parents as team members in all of the steps from evaluation to placement. Parents who are concerned about their child’s educational progress may wish to refer their child for consideration of special education services by contacting the classroom teacher or the Special Education Director. Emergency Cards, Insurance Forms Emergency information must be completed in annually for each student. Please print the name of the mother, father, or guardians, the correct address and telephone numbers. Please include the names of people you have contacted to be available for emergencies. Also include the names of immediate family members with whom your child should not go based on legal restriction. No child will be released to any unauthorized person. PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL IF CHANGES ARE REQUIRED. Follow the directions on the insurance form. Emergency Evacuation If evacuation is necessary due to an emergency situation during school hours, parents can go to the school and get their children. However, should children at school be evacuated by bus due to a radioactive emergency, all remaining students will be sent to Manchester Memorial HS or the adjacent Southside Middle School on South Jewett St. in Manchester, NH, on buses provided by our transportation company or by the office of Emergency Management. Students will NOT be left behind to wait for their parents. At this point, if it is a local emergency, the school will evacuated to the town offices across the street from the school. At the beginning of each school year each child will be given an “Authorization For Student Pickup” form, which must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned to school to be filed for use in the event of such an emergency.

Field Trips and Excursions Field trips are considered part of the curriculum, and student/faculty participation is expected. Student permission slips must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian before students will be allowed to go on these trips. Those without permission to attend will remain in school for the day and will be given an alternative learning assignment. If school bus transportation is provided for the trip, students must ride the bus to and from the trip. They are not allowed to be transported by a parent or guardian unless there is a special exception requested in writing in advance and granted by the principal. The use of electronics on a long bus trip may be allowed with special permission; however, no camera/phone/Internet may be used. If used inappropriately, electronics will be confiscated for parent pickup during a conference at the school. An infraction will be noted. Walking trips are permissible when the parent or guardian has signed written permission forms.

Fire and Emergency Drills Fire, lockdown, reverse evacuation, or other drills are conducted to insure that students and school personnel know the proper procedures in case of emergencies. The Fire Chief conducts fire drills according to NH law. Since drills are not always announced, footwear must be worn at all times.

14 Fund Raising (See policy KI) All fund-raising projects must be approved by the principal in advance of the activity.

Homework Parents should encourage children to strive for good work habits so that they will complete their work at school whenever possible. Homework is a very important part of a child’s education. The purpose of this is: (a) To start children in the process of carrying out independent reference work; (b) To provide a way of combining a child’s learning experiences in school and out of school; and (c) To encourage children to do more extensive reading than can be covered during the school day. A teacher shall carefully explain to his/her students how homework assignments relate to the grading system. Children are assigned homework regularly and appropriate to their grade level and ability. In Grades 6-8 missed homework assignments will be given an incomplete grade. In grades K-5 incomplete assignments will be completed during flex time and/or recess. Parents are encouraged to work closely with the teachers to make sure the child is doing his/her required work. After school Homework Club may be an option for those needing additional help.

Invitations Please do not have party or other invitations distributed in school unless the entire class is invited. If you have questions regarding this please contact your child’s teacher. Legal Custody and Restraining Issues Unless we have legal documentation on file, we are compelled to give full parental rights to all parents. If there are custody documents or restraining orders which affect your child, please provide the school with a copy each year. Notify the school in writing if you would like report cards or other information sent to a non-custodial parent.

Make-up and Missed Work When students return from an absence, it is their responsibility to make up missed assignments conforming to rules set up by individual teachers. Please be reminded that no work will be assigned prior to anticipated vacation absence while school is in session.

Notices WEDNESDAY is “Poly Day.” To provide ongoing home/school communication, notices will be sent home, in general, on Wednesdays in a poly envelope so that families will be aware of important information. There is also the option to receive some Poly notices via email.

Notes from Home According to State guidelines, when a student returns to school after being absent, he/she must bring a written note, signed by a parent or legal guardian, which explains the reasons for the absence.

15 A student must bring a note if he/she is going anywhere but home. One note can be kept on file to cover a regularly scheduled activity, such as Brownies, childcare, etc. If a student plans to walk or ride a bicycle to or from school, a written note giving parental permission must be on file. (This includes skateboards, roller blades, etc.) In order to be excused from physical education classes a student must have a note from home. A doctor’s note is required for extended absences. If you would like your child to be given non-prescription drugs at school such as Tylenol or cough remedies, use the "Permission to Administer Medication in School" form in this handbook if you have not given this permission on the emergency card.

Parent / Teacher Conferences (after midterms) Conferences are held in the classrooms. Wed, Oct. 16, 2019 3:00-6:00 Wed, Jan 29, 2019 3:00-6:00 *These dates are subject to change. The school will notify families as soon as possible on the changes.

Progress Reports Marks Report Cards Distributed (gr.K-8) Close Distributed 1st term Oct. 9 Nov. 27 Dec. 4 2nd term Jan. 22 Mar. 12 Mar. 18 3rd term April 29 To be determined Last day of school *These dates are subject to change. The school will notify families as soon as possible on the changes.

Parking Visitors are asked to park in delineated spaces if available. There should be no parking at any time in the playground area or in the fire lanes in front of the school or surrounding the gymnasium. Please drop off and pick up at the circle at the south driveway or at the school entrance during bad weather or for morning activities.

Playground Supervision Before and After School A staff member will be on duty when the first bus arrives (7:35 AM). Children should not be in the school area before that time. If a parent is going to pick up a student in the afternoon, the student must be picked up by 2:35 PM. If a parent has not arrived to pick up his/her child by the time the child’s bus arrives, the child will board the bus and/or go home as usual. When the last bus leaves at the end of the day, students are no longer supervised by Barnard School staff unless special arrangements have been made in advance. School rules are in place before and after school hours.

Parent Teacher Association The PTA is a non-profit organization, which meets monthly during the school year. They exist to serve and support every student, the staff and their goals at Barnard School. Their membership is open to all parents, guardians and school staff. Officers are elected yearly.

16 In support of the students and staff, we hold various fund-raisers throughout the year. Throughout the years, the PTA has provided a lunch program twice a week for students in grades 1-8, a ski program for grades 3-8, a team building challenge course for our 7th and 8th graders, provided field trip transportation and expenses for all grades, including support for our sports programs and extra-curricular activities at school including music and arts programs. They have also provided classroom supplies and playground equipment to enhance and support the total school environment. They often provide the funds for the students to participate in school-wide enrichment activities through the Artist-in-Residence program. The PTA believes that our school, located in the center of our community, centers our community. The weekly “poly” provides valuable information regarding school events, time sensitive information, the PTA, and volunteer information and opportunities, and is frequently attached to a “Blackboard Connect” email. The PTA members volunteer in the school, working with staff and students throughout the year. The PTA believes that no child should be left behind, unchallenged or denied an opportunity. All of this hard work is not possible without support, time, creativity, effort and energy of their members. The PTA encourages everyone to get involved in whatever way that you can. Working together, this unique community can make a tremendous difference in the quality of the lives of the children in South Hampton. Please join them and make a difference. Reporting to Parents and Students The faculty at Barnard School recognizes the philosophy that when student expectation is high the result is increased student performance. The aim of the faculty is to work with parents so that each student may become a happy, productive citizen. Academic, artistic, musical, and physical talent as well as effort and conduct are considered vital to the overall development of each student. Report cards are issued three times per year in grades K through 8. The purpose of the report card is to convey the student’s progress to both the student and his/her parents/guardians. This reflects only one method of evaluating success in school. Students in grades K through 3 receive a primary level report, which will reflect the student’s progress, effort and conduct in both academic and special areas based on state standards. Students in grade 4-5 receive an intermediate level report, which will reflect the student’s progress, effort and conduct in both academic and special areas based on state standards. Students in grades 6-8 receive an upper level report with letter grades for academic subjects, number grades for levels of performance, and symbols for behaviors affecting success. In all cases, please sign and return the report card envelope ONLY. Mid-term progress reports will be sent home three times per year with students in grades K-8. A parent/guardian must sign and return one copy of the report.

Those students in grades 6 through 8 who have met the following standards will be awarded honor roll status after each trimester: Highest Honors: All A’s in academics All outstanding in behaviors

High Honors: A minimum of three A’s plus one B in academics All outstanding with the exception of one satisfactory in behaviors

17 Honors: All A’s and B’s in academics All outstanding or satisfactory in behaviors

Public Complaints (Policy KEB) While the School Board recognizes its obligation to be available to the public at all times, it also believes that individual complaints can usually be resolved most effectively by parties directly concerned. The Board, therefore, will not hear complaints from individual parents until such complaints have been raised, first with the child’s teacher, and, if not resolved, successively with the principal and superintendent.

School/Home Communication A parent or legal guardian who perceives a school-related problem exists relative to his/her child is advised to consult with the classroom teacher or special education case manager first. If the matter is not resolved at the initial level, the concern should be reduced to writing so as to provide adequate documentation of the issue. The following people are to be approached at each subsequent level until the problem is resolved: ü Appropriate Staff Member ü Principal ü Superintendent ü School Board For bus problems contact the Principal. Also see "Student Conduct on School Buses" in this handbook.

School Counseling Program The School Counselor is prepared to help students in such areas as personal, social and academic difficulties. The School Counselor also acts as a consultant and coordinator in assisting the teacher and the parent as they provide for the needs of the student. Teachers and parents may refer a child to the School Counselor. A student may request services. The School Counselor will inform and get permission from parents/guardians if a child is scheduled to meet with the Counselor on a regular basis or with concerns of a serious nature. School Dress The following applies to school and school-sponsored events. Please have your child dress according to predicted weather conditions as we do go outside on most days. Students who wear dresses should also wear shorts, leggings, or opaque tights if they plan to climb, tumble, or hang upside down on playground equipment. Students are not allowed to go barefoot. For your child’s safety, be sure footwear is appropriate (i.e. no slippers, wheeled heels roller skate shoes, or dangerously high heels). Sneakers and appropriate dress are required for physical education classes. Hands raised to the sky should not result in “tummies” showing. Tops and bottoms must overlap. Shorts, skorts, or skirts should be at a reasonable length. Shirts, crop tops, halter-tops, spaghetti straps or anything else showing too much bare skin should not be worn. Underwear straps, tops, or bottoms may not be visible. Students will not be allowed to wear clothing with inappropriate language or graphics, including reference to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. The administration has final discretion. Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes, to wear clothing inside out, or to wear clothing provided by the school, if necessary.

18 Students may not wear hats, hoods, bandanas, etc. in the school buildings except on designated spirit days.

Sports Eligibility In order for a student to be eligible to play Barnard School sports, the student must have no grade lower than 60% and no "unsatisfactory" marks in behaviors on his/her mid-term report or report card. In addition, students must present documentation from a doctor's office of a physical examination completed within the last twelve months.

Student Recognition Awards When students at Barnard School exhibit exemplary achievement, or citizenship, they are recognized with a Student Award at a weekly all-school assembly. Students in grades 6-8 are recognized monthly. It’s a terrific way to note the positive things that are happening. We sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful things that students do every day.

Town Library (394-7319) Monday 6-8 PM Wednesday, Thursday 10-5 PM Friday 12-4 PM Please feel free to check the library to double check their hours. In the event of a fire when classes are visiting the town library, students should leave through the library front door, if possible, and go to the paved basketball court to meet the classroom teacher. If that area is blocked, students should meet in the Town Hall parking area.

Use of Telephone / Cameras Children are not allowed to make or accept telephone calls except under unusual circumstances. We encourage all parents to make arrangements for their children before they come to school. Phone messages for where to go after school, etc. must be kept to a minimum. All cell phones must remain off and stowed in backpacks while in school, at a school event, on the playground, and on the bus. Students may use the school phone or a cell phone with a staff member or coach’s permission. For safety reasons, staff members use cell phones and walkie- talkies on playground duty, during emergencies, and on field trips. For school projects the school will supply digital cameras and camcorders. Students do not need their own cameras at school. Since students have a right to privacy, taking a picture of another student with personal equipment will not be allowed. Should a student be caught taking a picture, a staff member or bus driver will take the device and shall give it to the principal for a parent/guardian to pick up and delete photos as needed.

Visitors to the School We welcome visitors to our school but must balance our hospitality with a need to protect the safety and privacy of our children as well as valuable instructional time. We respectfully emphasize that all visitors sign in at the main office and don a visitor pass before going to any other part of the building. If a visitor needs to speak to a staff member, an appointment can be made through Mrs. Abram, Administrative Assistant, who will also take messages.

19 Lunches, books, musical instruments, permission slips, and other items to be given to your child should be delivered to the school office. Mrs. Abram will be certain that items are delivered for you.

Volunteer Program We consider the help and expertise of others to be a vital part of our program. There are many avenues one may choose in becoming active at Barnard School. Confidentiality and a good nature are required. Participants function under the direct supervision of a staff member and will be given a confidentiality agreement to be signed. If interested, contact your child’s teacher, the PTA, or the school’s coordinator for the volunteer program. It is important to note that in March 2013 the School Board updated the policy (IJOC) governing volunteers at the school. “Designated volunteers” will be required to undergo a background investigation and a criminal records check (See Policy GBCD). A “Designated Volunteer” is defined as a volunteer who: 1) comes in direct contact with students on a daily basis, or 2) meets with students on a one-to- one basis, or 3) meets with students without a staff member present, or 4) is so designated by the School Board or Superintendent.

GUIDELINES Parent/Guardian Guidelines 1. When dropping off or picking up students, enter the driveway. In good weather, turn right to drop off at the circle by the south driveway so students can go down to the playground. In inclement weather morning recess is in the Gym and students enter at the main entrance and go through the building. Students who participate in morning activities need to arrive by 7:45 and enter by the front entrance. If parents need to park, use one of the marked spaces to the left front or left side of the building. Please do not park in the fire lane. 2. When your child is absent from school, follow a two-step process. First, call the office the day of the absence prior to 9 AM to inform us that the child is out. This helps verify the whereabouts and safety of every child every day. Second, upon the child’s return, send in a note stating the child’s name, date, reason for the absence, and a parent/guardian signature. This written documentation meets the regulations of the State Department of Education. 3. Parents/guardians should let the teacher on duty know if their child is leaving with them. 4. If a student plans to walk or ride a bicycle (or skateboard, roller blades, etc.) to or from school, a written note giving parental permission must be on file. Helmets are mandatory. 5. A student must bring a note if he/she is going anywhere but home. One note can cover a regularly-scheduled activity such as Brownies, child care, etc. Students may not be dropped off at a stop that is not an established bus stop. 6. If a student is to be dismissed during school hours, a note should be sent to the homeroom teacher. THE PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL SIGN THE CHILD OUT IN THE OFFICE. 7. As a safety measure the school doors will be locked. There is a video monitor and buzzer at the main entrance door. Visitors must report to the main office upon entering the building. 8. Barnard School is in a tobacco, alcohol and drug-free school zone. Neither students nor adults can smoke anywhere on school property. Tobacco and alcohol advertising and logos are prohibited in school, on grounds, on/in vehicles, in school publications, or on clothing or merchandise. (See policies JICG and JICH)

Student Guidelines - Rules are in effect beyond the regular school hours both inside the buildings and on the playground for the safety of students, staff, parents, delivery people, etc. who are entering and leaving the buildings. Also read parent/guardian guidelines, in particular, #8 above. 1. Honesty in communication, both written and verbal, is expected in all aspects of school life. 2. All students are to be respectful and responsible toward each other and adults in their speech and in their action. A reminder…Kindness Counts! 3. State and federal laws as well as school policy JICI make it illegal for anyone to have a weapon on school grounds, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored activity. Weapons include but are not limited to firearms, explosives, incendiaries, martial arts weapons, electronic defense weapons, clubs, billies, metallic knuckles, mace, and pepper gas. (See RSA 159:24) This guideline prohibits guns (including BB, pellet, or antique) or other weapons, real or toy. 4. Students will respect school property, individuals’ possessions, and others’ projects. 5. Voices are to be normal speaking voices and poor language is never to be used. 6. Gum chewing is prohibited except under certain circumstances with teacher permission. 7. Littering is not permitted. 8. Pushing, hitting, spitting, fighting, etc. are not allowed. 9. The use of audio or video devices and electronic equipment (gaming systems, cell phones, music players, etc.) is not allowed in school. On the bus (and at the bus driver’s discretion), students may use headphones for the sole purpose of listening to music. Breaking this rule will be considered an infraction. The device will be taken from the child and left in the office for parent/guardian pick up. A teacher may allow the use of an electronic book in the classroom. The school does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage to such personal property. 10. Students need permission to use any telephone. 11. Students are to line up quickly and quietly in a courteous manner at the beginning of school. Then and at all other times they are to be orderly when entering and leaving the building and when passing from classroom to classroom. Running is not permitted going to and from recess, in the school building, or between classes. All should stay on the right side when going up or down stairs or when passing in corridors or on sidewalks. 12. Students are not allowed to bring laser pens to school, on the bus, or on the playground. 13. Students will comply with individual classroom rules. 14. Students will not enter a classroom until the preceding class has departed and a teacher is present. 15. Bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, etc. are not to be ridden in the playground area. Written parental permission is required to bring these to school. Students must stay away from the bicycle rack during school hours. 16. Unless there is an emergency, permission and/or a pass signed by a staff member is needed to enter the building, go into the shed, or use the lab during recess, before/after school, etc.

21 17. For safety reasons students must remain within the designated boundaries of the playground (from the dumpster to the first field, excluding the grassy area leading down to the playground). If playground balls go beyond the boundaries, students must ask permission to retrieve the ball. No ball games or Capture the Flag-type games are allowed in the mulch areas. 18. Food is not allowed on the playground at lunch recess. At other times, if teachers allow students to bring a snack to the playground, it can only be consumed while sitting at a picnic table. 19. Any activity that threatens the safety of others is not allowed. Examples include but are not limited to the following: a. snowball throwing d. king of the hill b. rock throwing e. lifting others c. sliding on ice f. tackling 20. Swings, slide, and other playground equipment shall be used in compliance with school guidelines. 21. Students need permission to leave the school grounds. 22. Indoor recess guidelines state that recess will be a quiet time for reading, homework, conversation or indoor games, not to include running, throwing, chasing, etc. 23. Students are not allowed to use computers for personal email or for listening to music (unless, of course, there is a classroom requirement). Each student's home page must be the Barnard School site. Only the standard wallpaper is allowed. Students cannot download programs, create screen savers, or customize settings on any school computer.

Consequences 1. Minor offenses will be given a warning. When a teacher feels that he/she has given fair warning, the next offense becomes an infraction. 2. Ordinary infractions -- The student will make an oral plan with a teacher (member of the staff) in order to identify the particular offense, identify rules that might have been broken, and initiate a plan for solving the problem. The student will receive an appropriate consequence, and the offense will be recorded. Multiple infractions will result in a conference with parents. 3. Failure to show up for a penalty results in a detention. Parents will be notified. 4. During detention, the student will meet with the principal or other designated staff member to develop a plan to see that the offense does not continue. The student will present the plan to the individual who issued the detention. In addition, the student may be asked to do additional service to the school. 5. Fighting - First offense is an in-school suspension. Second and additional offenses will result in an out-of-school suspension with parent meeting and an action plan for re-entry. 6. Drugs, tobacco, and alcohol – Suspension. Police may be notified. 7. Weapons – Suspension or expulsion. Police may be notified. 8. Firearms – Expulsion for not less than one year (365 days)

22 9. Infractions against individual classroom rules may be handled in the classroom. Infractions would include but are not limited to cheating and plagiarism. 10. Serious incidents of cheating or plagiarism will be addressed by administration and could result in suspension.

23 Performance Guidelines Audience ♥ If you arrive earlier than the appointed time, be patient as you wait for the doors to officially open. Staff and students need time to warm up and do last minute preparations. And, please be on time. If you absolutely cannot be there five minutes before the performance starts, wait in the foyer until a break in musical performances or between scenes of a play. ♥ Of course there will be laughter and polite applause, but other kinds of disruption from the audience, even whispering, are a true distraction to the performers and make it difficult for other members of the audience to hear. Shhh! ♥ If you must have your cell phone, pager, etc. with you, set them to silent mode. ♥ Everyone should find a seat and remain seated until the performance is over or there is an announced break. Barnard School students will remain in assigned seats with their teachers. Preschool children should be seated in the audience with a parent; they should not be running around and climbing. If you think your little one will need a motor break, choose a seat near the door and quietly slip outside. ♥ No food or drink is to be consumed during the performance. ♥ Let's remember, the focus should be on all of the performers who have worked hard in preparation!

Students ♥ School rules apply - no gum chewing, hats, etc. ♥ Meet with your teacher in your classroom prior to a performance (usually 15 minutes early). ♥ If necessary, use the restrooms and get a drink before the performance. ♥ When you are not performing, sit in your assigned seat with your teacher and remain there until the end of the performance. ♥ After you perform, refrain from emotional disruptions. Shhh! ♥ After others perform, applaud appropriately but not in unison or with hoots, hollers, high- fives and whistling. ♥ At times, food and drink may be allowed but not during the performance. ♥ No running in the gym on performance nights - even after the performance.

24 OTHER POLICIES (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE) Please visit our website.

Promotion, Assignment, Retention (Policy IKE) The decision to promote, assign or retain a student will be made by the teachers and families on an individual basis. In order for a student to be promoted or assigned to the next grade, he/she must meet certain academic requirements which may vary according to the individual.

Extended Learning Opportunities (See Policies IHCA and IJOA) Students are expected to participate in scheduled class field trips which are considered appropriate extensions of the classroom. They are designed to stimulate student interest and inquiry and to provide opportunities for social and cultural development. The Board recognizes that student learning is an ongoing process and that it is important for students to engage in learning activities even when not attending school. Therefore, the Board encourages students to have a plan for summer activities that supports student learning. Such activities may include reading, attending an education-themed summer camp, or engaging in other extended opportunities that support student learning.

Acceptable Internet Use Procedures – Students (Policy JICL-R) See Policy JICL and JICL-R in their entirety which includes the School District Rights and the School District Internet Code of Conduct School District Internet Access Release Form As a condition of my right to use the School District network resources, including access to the Internet, students understand and agree to the following: 1. To abide by the District Acceptable Use Procedures and Code of Conduct. 2. That District administrators and designated staff have the right to review any material stored on District computers in files and to edit or remove any material which they, in their sole discretion, believe may be unlawful, obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable and students hereby waive any right of privacy which I may otherwise have to such material. 3. That the School District will not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages due to information gained and/or obtained via use of the District's network resources. 4. That the School District does not warrant that the functions of any District network, or any network accessible through District resources, will meet any specific requirements you may have, or that the network resources will be error-free or uninterrupted. 5. That the School District shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including lost data or information) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use District networks and resources. 6. That the use of the District network(s), including access to public networks, is a privilege which may be revoked by network administrators at any time for violation of the Acceptable Use Procedures and Code of Conduct. The School District will be the sole arbiter(s) of what constitutes violation of the Acceptable Use Procedures or Code of Conduct.

25 7. In consideration for the privilege of using the School District network resources and in consideration for having access to the public networks, I hereby release the School District, its operators, and any institutions with which they are affiliated from any and all claims and damages of any nature arising from my use, or inability to use, the District network resources.

Computer Security, Email, and Internet Acceptable Use Policy See Policy EHAA (also GBEF, GBEF-R, JICL, and JICL-R) in its entirety which includes the rights of the District to: 1. Monitor all activity. 2. Make determinations on whether specific uses of systems are consistent with acceptable use procedures. 3. Log network use, monitor disk storage space, delete or print electronic data, etc. 4. Determine what appropriate use is. 5. Remove a user’s access to the network at any time it is determined that the user engaged in unauthorized activity or has violated these acceptable use procedures. 6. Proceed with disciplinary action if terms of acceptable use are violated.

Student Conduct On School Buses (Policy JFCC) School boards and staff members of School Administrative Unit #21 are very much concerned about safety as we transport pupils. Cooperation from both parents and students is requested as we attempt to keep the buses safe for all concerned. Bus Regulations 1. No smoking at all on any bus, including charter trips. 2. No profane language, obscene gestures, excessive noise, fighting, wrestling, or other acts of physical aggression will be tolerated. 3. Keep head, hands, feet, etc., inside the bus. 4. Once a student has boarded the bus he/she may not get off except at his/her destination. (Exception will be made only with a note from a principal/parent.) 5. Students may ride only the bus to which they have been assigned. (Exception will be made only with a note from a principal or designee.) 6. Stay in your seat until you reach your designated stop and the bus has stopped. Emergency doors are for emergencies only. 7. Take a seat promptly when getting on the bus. 8. The law allows and students are expected to sit three per seat. 9. No eating or drinking on the bus. 10. No marking or defacing the bus. 11. No throwing things in the bus, at the bus, or out the window. 12. Always cross the street in front of the bus. 13. You are due at your bus stop before the bus is due; the driver does not have to wait for you. 14. The driver is allowed to assign seats.

26 15. Anything that would create a safety hazard for the passengers or vehicle will not be permitted. 16. The bus drivers are in complete charge of the bus and their decisions are to be followed. 17. Only authorized riders will be permitted on the buses. A. The school bus operator is responsible for proper discipline while students are on the bus. B. Any rules infractions should be brought to the attention of the Principal who, in turn, will notify parents. Repeated violations of rules will be cause to exclude student from transportation service for a stated period of time up to the remainder of the school year. C. No student shall be put off the bus while traveling to and from school unless a dangerous situation occurs. Parents shall be notified and the daily trip shall be completed before the student can be removed from transportation service. Administrative Procedure on Student Conduct, Discipline, and Due Process (Revised and Adopted 5/2019) (See Policy JICD in its entirety) At all times, students are required to conduct themselves in accordance with behavioral standards set forth in Policy JIC and all other applicable Board policies and all District or school rules. Failure to comply can lead to disciplinary consequences as set forth in this policy and applicable law.

Disciplinary Measures A. "Definitions". Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, restriction from activities, probation, and expulsion. 1. "Removal from the classroom" means a student is sent to the building Principal's office. It is within the discretion of the person in charge of the classroom to remove the student. 2. "Detention" means the student's presence is required for disciplinary purposes before or after the hours when the student is assigned to be in class. The building Principal is authorized to establish guidelines or protocol for when detention shall be served (either before school or after school). Whether a student will serve detention, and the length of the detention, is within the discretion of the licensed employee disciplining the student or the building Principal. 3. "In-school suspension" means the student will attend school but will be temporarily isolated from one or more classes while under supervision. An in-school suspension will not exceed ten (10) consecutive school days. 4. "Out-of-school suspension" means the temporary denial of a student's attendance at school for a specific period of time for gross misconduct, for neglect, or refusal to conform to school rules or policies. a) "Short-term suspension" means a suspension of ten (10) school days or less. Ed 317.04(a)(1). b) "Long-term suspension" means the continuation of a short-term suspension under RSA 193:13, I (b)-(c), and also means a suspension in excess of ten (10) school days under Ed 317.04(a)(2). 5. "Restriction from school activities" means a student will attend school, classes, and practice but will not participate in other school extra-curricular activities, including competitions. 6. "Probation" means a student is given a conditional suspension of a penalty for a definite period of time in addition to being reprimanded. The conditional suspension will mean the student must meet the conditions and terms for the suspension of the penalty. Failure of the student to meet these conditions and terms will result in immediate reinstatement of the penalty.

27 7. "Expulsion" means the permanent denial of a pupil's attendance at school for any of the reasons listed in RSA 193:13, II and III.

B. Standards for Removal from Classroom and Detention. Students may be removed from the classroom at the classroom teacher's discretion if the student refuses to obey the teacher's directives, becomes disruptive, fails to abide by school rules or policies, or otherwise impedes the educational purpose of the class. Likewise, classroom teachers may assign students to detention for similar conduct. The building Principal may assign students to detention under the same standard.

C. Standards for In-School Suspension, Restriction of Activities, and Probation. The building Principal is authorized to issue in-school suspensions, restrictions of activities, or place a student on probation for any failure to conform to school or School District policies or rules, or for any conduct that causes material or substantial disruption to the school environment, interferes with the rights of others, presents a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, and visitors, is otherwise inappropriate, or is prohibited by law. Restriction of activities may also be issued pursuant to rules or policies pertaining to specific clubs or teams.

D. Process for Out-of-School Suspension. The power of suspension is authorized for gross misconduct, for neglect, or refusal to conform to School District policies and rules as follows: 1. Short-term Suspensions. The building Principal, or Assistant Principal, as designated by the Superintendent, is authorized to suspend a student for ten (10) school days or less. The Principal, or Assistant Principal, shall consult with the Superintendent prior to issuing any suspension. As required by RSA 193:13(a), educational assignments shall be made available to the suspended pupil during the period of suspension. Due process standards for short-term suspensions (ten (10) days or less) will adhere to the requirements of Ed 317.04(f)(1). 2. Long-term Suspensions. The Superintendent is authorized to continue the suspension and issue a long-term suspension of a pupil for a period in excess of ten (10) school days, provided only that if the Superintendent issued the original short-term suspension, then the School Board may designate another person to continue the short-term suspension and issue the long-term suspension. Prior to a long-term suspension, the student will be afforded an informal hearing on the matter. The informal hearing need not rise to the level and protocol of a formal hearing before the School Board, but the process must comply with the requirements of Ed 317.04 (f)(2) and Ed 317.04 (f)(3)(g), including, without limitation, the requirements for advance notice and a written decision. Any suspension in excess of ten (10) school days, as described in Paragraph 2 of this Section, is appealable to the School Board, provided the Superintendent receives the appeal in writing within ten (10) days after the issuance of the Superintendent's decision described in Paragraph 2. Any suspension in excess of ten (10) school days shall remain in effect while this appeal is pending.

E. Process for Expulsion. 1. Any pupil may be expelled by the School Board for (a) an act of theft, destruction, or violence as defined in RSA Chapter 193-D, (b) for possession of a pellet paint ball gun or BB gun or rifle as provided by RSA 193:13, II, or (c) for gross misconduct, or for neglect or refusal to conform to the reasonable rules of the school. An expulsion under this paragraph will run until the School Board restores the student's permission to attend school. A student seeking restoration of permission to attend school shall file a written request with the Superintendent which details the basis for the request. The Board will determine whether and in what manner it will consider any such request.

28 2. Additionally, any pupil may be expelled by the School Board for bringing or possessing a firearm as defined in Section 921 U.S.C. Title 18 in a safe school zone, as defined in RSA 193-D:1, unless such pupil has written authorization from the Superintendent. Any expulsion under this provision shall be for a period of not less than twelve (12) months. 3. Prior to any expulsion, the District will ensure that the due process standards set forth in Ed 317.04(f)(3) are followed. 4. Any decision by the Board to expel a student may be appealed to the State Board of Education. 5. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to modify the expulsion or suspension requirements of Sections E.1 and E.2 above on a case-by-case basis.

F. Sub-committee of Board. For purposes of sections D and E of this policy, "Board" or "School Board" may either be a quorum of the full Board, or a subcommittee of the Board duly authorized by the School Board.

G. Disciplinary Removal of Students with Disabilities. If a student is disabled under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the New Hampshire RSA 186-C, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other law providing special rights to disabled students, those laws shall govern and shall supersede these local policies to the extent these local policies are inconsistent with those laws. Accordingly, any suspension or expulsion of a child with a disability as defined in Ed 1102.01(t) shall be in accordance with Ed 1124.01.

Safety and Violence Prevention STUDENT SAFETY (See Policy JLI - Joint Loss Management Committee) The safety of students shall be assured through close supervision of students in all school buildings and grounds and through special attention to the following: 1. Maintaining a safe school environment. 2. Observation of safe practices on the part of school personnel and students, particularly in those areas of instruction on extracurricular activities which offer special hazards. 3. Offering safety education to students as germane to particular subjects, such as laboratory courses in science and health as well as physical education. 4. Providing first aid care for students in case of accident or sudden illness. In addition to the above safety measures, school personnel shall be constantly on the lookout for suspicious strangers loitering in or near school buildings or seated in parked automobiles nearby. The Principal shall notify the police if the circumstances seem to warrant it. Teachers must bring the procedures for fire drills to the attention of the class at the start of the year. Emergencies do not wait until we are fully prepared to meet them. Teachers are responsible for getting pupils out of the building following procedures established by the Principal.

PUPIL SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION (See Policy JICK in its entirety) The South Hampton School Board believes that students are entitled to learn in a school environment that is safe and secure. Students are expected to conduct themselves with respect for others and in accordance with policy JICK, other Board policies, and school rules governing student conduct. The South Hampton School Board will take reasonable steps to

29 protect all students from the harmful effects of bullying and cyberbullying that occur at school and/or that interfere with student learning and orderly school operations.

HAZING (Policy JICFA) It is the policy of the District that no student or employee of the District shall participate in or be members of any secret fraternity or secret organization that is in any degree related to the school or to a school activity. No student organization or any person associated with any organization sanctioned by the Board of Education shall engage or participate in hazing. For the purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as an activity which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education. "Endanger the physical health" shall include, but is not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping; beating; branding; forced calisthenics; exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, alcoholic beverage, drug or controlled dangerous substance; or any forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of the individual. "Endanger the mental health" shall include any activity, except those activities authorized by law, which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as prolonged sleep deprivation, forced prolonged exclusion from social contact which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual. Any hazing activity, upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization sanctioned or authorized by the Board of Education is conditioned, directly or indirectly, shall be presumed to be a forced activity, even if the student willingly participates in such activity. This policy is not intended to deprive School District authorities from taking necessary and appropriate disciplinary action toward any student or employee. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include expulsion for students and employment termination for employees.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT/VIOLENCE POLICY (See Policies JBAA, GBAA, JGF in their entirety) The South Hampton School District seeks to provide an educational environment in which everyone may work and learn in an atmosphere of respect for the dignity and worth of all. This environment must be free of sexual harassment. In order to promote this environment, the administration will review with all staff and appropriate students the laws, policy, and procedures currently in effect that are designed to protect people from being sexually harassed. Sexual harassment of any employee or students by any other employee or student, or by anyone a student or employee may interact with in order to fulfill job or school responsibilities, is not only illegal as a form of sex discrimination as defined by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, but also is a violation of this District’s policy and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated conduct, or communication of a sexual nature when:

30 1. Submission to such conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment or of obtaining an education; 2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual's employment or education; 3. That conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s employment or education, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment or educational environment. Any sexual harassment as defined when perpetrated on any student or employee by any student or employee will be treated as sexual harassment under this policy. Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to 1. verbal harassment and/or abuse of sexual nature; 2. subtle pressure for sexual activity; 3. inappropriate patting or pinching; 4. intentional brushing up against a student's or employee's body; 5. demands for sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an individual's employment or educational status; 6. demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential treatment with regard to an individual's employment or educational status; 7. any sexually motivated, unwelcome touching; or 8. sexual violence which is a physical act of aggression that includes a sexual act or sexual purpose. The School District will take such disciplinary action it deems necessary and appropriate, including warning, suspension, or immediate discharge to end sexual harassment and sexual violence and prevent its recurrence.

Exclusion from School 200:39 Whenever any student exhibits symptoms of contagion or is a hazard to himself/herself or others, he/she shall be excluded from the classroom and his/her parents or guardians shall be notified as soon as possible. RULES relative to Immunization Chapter 200:26, 200:38, 200:39 Rule ED 311.01 filed in the Office of Legislative Services numbered 1739 effective 4/2/81 is as follows: School Immunization Program PART ED 311.01 RSA 200:26, 200:38, 200:39 (a) Current recommendations of the Division of Public Health Service shall be applicable to all children entering school at any level, K-12. (b) The local school board, when granting exemptions from immunization under provision of RSA 200:38, II, shall inform the parent of the possibility of exclusion from school under RSA 200:39. (c) If a child is not immunized as in ED 311:01 (a), does not have a religious or medical exemption, or is unable to provide evidence of immunization being in process of completion before October 15 or 30 days from admission, he/she shall be excluded from school.

Nondiscrimination (Policy AC) See RSA 354-A:7

31 The District shall not discriminate in its education programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, or handicap under the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing these laws may contact the Superintendent of Schools.

Student Drug and Alcohol Use (Policy JICH) Note: See RSA 571-C:2 Dangerous and narcotic drugs, which a student has on prescription and carries into school property for ingestion as prescribed by a doctor, will be kept in the nurse’s or principal’s office. Taking of illegal drugs, and/or possession of same, in any form, is not permitted at any time. Parents will be informed immediately if the student is in violation of this policy, and the matter will be brought to the attention of the school board and other proper authorities. a. In case a student appears to be under drug influence, the parent will be notified by school authorities to come for the student and remove him/her to his/her home or to medical facilities. b. In severe cases, the principal is authorized to call an ambulance to remove the student to the hospital. Parents will be notified of this action and be responsible for the incurred expenses. c. Upon reasonable evidence of the illegal possession and/or use of drugs by any student on District property, the student may be suspended from school for at least five days. A conference between the parents, child and principal should be held as soon as possible. d. Any student found selling, distributing, or giving away illegal drugs will be turned over to police authorities immediately and suspended from school at once pending Board action. e. Any student convicted in court for illegally selling drugs on or off school property will be suspended from school pending Board action. Alcoholic beverages will not be permitted on school property at any time. Any student in possession or under the influence of alcohol will be immediately suspended from school for not less than five days. No person shall drink, or have in his/her possession, any intoxicating beverage while in attendance as a spectator or otherwise, at any place where a school interscholastic athletic contest is being conducted. Students or employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action which may include expulsion for students and employment termination for employees.

Student Records (FERPA) (See Policy JRA in its entirety) The student records policy complies with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The Annual Notice of Rights under FERPA is mailed to households annually. Student records are kept in the custody of the principal and may not be transferred outside the district without written permission of the parent, except as permitted by FERPA. A parent or legal guardian shall have access to the student record and in special circumstances may have copies at 25 cents/page. Authorized school personnel shall have access to the record. If a parent/legal guardian wishes to review his/her child’s school records or request an amendment of the student’s education records that he/she believes are inaccurate, the request must be in writing and dated. To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA, write to: Family Policy Compliance Office; US Dept. of Ed.; 400 Maryland Ave, SW; Washington DC 20202-5901.

Student Rights and Responsibilities (Policy JI) The privileges and rights of all students shall be guaranteed without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, national origin, or sexual orientation. Students shall have the right to advocate change of any law, policy, or regulation. Students may exercise their right to freedom of expression through speech, assembly, petition, and other lawful means. The exercise of this right may not interfere with the rights of others. Freedom of express may not be utilized to present material which tends to be obscene or slanderous, or to defame character, or to advocate violation of federal, state, and local laws, or official school policies, rules, and regulations. Students may present complaints to teachers or administration officials. Adequate opportunities shall be provided for students to exercise this right through channels established for considering such complaints.