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Parent Student Handbook VOLUME 16 2017-2018 CHEMAWA INDIAN SCHOOL Academic and Residential Life Handbook 3700 Chemawa Rd Salem, OR 97305 503-399-5721 1- 877 - CHEMAWA 3700 CHEMAWA ROAD NE SALEM, OREGON 97305 Phone 503.399.5721 Fax 503-399-5757 academic * 503-399-5848 residential Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................... 3 Homework ......................................................... 26 School Mission Statement .................................. 3 Honor Card Program ........................................ 26 History, Traditions .............................................. 4 Honor Code Policy ............................................ 27 Guidelines for Success ...................................... 5 Honor Roll ......................................................... 27 Internet Use ...................................................... 27 2017-2018 School Calendar .............................. 6 Law Enforcement .............................................. 28 Academic Design ............................................... 7 Library ............................................................... 29 Academic Standards .......................................... 7 Mail ................................................................... 29 Academic Support Programs ............................. 7 Make Up Work .................................................. 30 Administrative Leave (Student) .......................... 7 Medication Distribution ..................................... 30 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ................ 7 Miss Chemawa ................................................. 30 Assembly Program ............................................. 7 Motor Vehicle Policy ......................................... 30 Assessments ...................................................... 8 Off Campus Appointments ............................... 30 Athletics .............................................................. 8 Oregon Health Plan .......................................... 31 Attendance Policy (Academic) ........................... 8 Parent Portal ..................................................... 31 AVID ................................................................... 9 Personal Property of Students ......................... 31 Bank ................................................................... 9 Prohibited and Restricted Areas....................... 32 Behavior Guidelines ......................................... 10 Relationship Misbehavior ................................. 32 Cafeteria ........................................................... 10 Report Cards .................................................... 32 Care of School Property ................................... 11 Rights and Responsibilities .............................. 32 Cell Phones ...................................................... 11 Scholarships ..................................................... 34 Check Out Policy .............................................. 11 Security ............................................................. 34 Classroom Management .................................. 12 Sickbay ............................................................. 34 Class Schedule Changes ................................. 12 Student Concern Form ..................................... 34 Clubs and Activities .......................................... 12 Student Government ........................................ 35 College Visits .................................................... 13 Student ID Card/Room Key .............................. 35 Contraband ....................................................... 13 Student Safety .................................................. 35 Counseling........................................................ 13 Student Travel .................................................. 35 Cultural Education ............................................ 14 Student Store .................................................... 37 Daily Schedule ................................................. 14 Student Work Opportunities ............................. 37 Day Students .................................................... 14 Study Hour ........................................................ 38 Disciplinary Referrals ....................................... 15 Telephone Use ................................................. 38 Discipline Policy ............................................... 15 Test Policy ........................................................ 38 Displays of Affection ......................................... 16 Tobacco ............................................................ 38 Dormitory Assignments .................................... 16 Town Trips ........................................................ 38 Dress Code....................................................... 16 Transition Programs ......................................... 38 Drug/Alcohol Use/Abuse Interventions ............ 17 Valedictorian/Salutatorian ................................ 39 Due Process ..................................................... 18 Visitor Policy ..................................................... 39 Due Process Hearing Procedures ................... 20 Withdrawals ...................................................... 39 Evening Tutorial ............................................... 21 Grading ............................................................. 21 Appendix A – Directory of Contacts ................ 40 Graduation Requirements ................................ 21 Appendix B – Discipline Matrix Index ............. 41 Guidance Services (academic) ........................ 23 Appendix C – Discipline Matrix ....................... 42 Hall Passes....................................................... 23 Appendix D – IHS Pediatric Policy .................. 46 Harassment Policy ........................................... 24 Appendix E – Technology Acceptable Use..... 49 Health Services ................................................ 24 Appendix F – Asbestos Letter ......................... 50 Home Emergencies .......................................... 25 Appendix G – Definitions ................................ 51 Chemawa Indian School Established 1880 “Let us put our minds together to see what we can build for our children.” -- Tatanka Iyotake, Sitting Bull handbook should be much more than a rulebook. As the name suggests, it is something to keep close at hand, to provide guidance in our common life together. So rather than dwell on A rules, this handbook seeks to focus on standards for a community. It is the responsibility of every student and parent to familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook. Inevitably, the guidelines outlined in the handbook will not cover every detail or situation that may arise. Therefore, should a student be in doubt regarding any part of this handbook, he/she should approach administration for clarification, rather than attempt to determine on his/her own what is permissible. The School Superintendent will have the final determination when interpreting any situation, rule or consequence. At their discretion, the School Superintendent may deal directly with any issue that the regulations do not explicitly cover or when she determines the spirit of the policy has been violated. This handbook has been prepared to help you become better informed about the programs at Chemawa Indian School. Parents and Guardians, please feel free to come to the school anytime, day or night to visit or talk with our staff members concerning the welfare and progress of your student. We at Chemawa are honored that you have chosen us for the education of your child. It is our philosophy that this school was designed to meet the need of Alaskan Natives and Native American youth. The school needs and appreciates input and direction from parents concerning the operation of the school. Chemawa Indian Boarding School is fully accredited through AdvancED, the State of Oregon and the Bureau of Indian Education. School Mission Statement: The mission of Chemawa Indian School is to provide opportunities for every Chemawa student to achieve success. One Chemawa: On this campus we are….. One Chemawa – Honoring our unique tribal cultures while we work as one people One Chemawa – Courageously rising to every challenge One Chemawa – Striving for excellence each day One Chemawa – Supporting each other to achieve success One Chemawa – When one of us succeeds, we all succeed We are Chemawa, strong and proud! 3 School History: Founded in 1880 at Forest Grove, Oregon as the Indian Industrial Training and Normal School, Chemawa is the oldest continuously operating off-reservation boarding school in the United States. The first students to arrive were eighteen Puyallup boys and girls, brought by steam engine to the campus of Pacific University. Once there the children had to literally build their own school buildings and dormitories. In the early years the students included not only children, but also sometimes entire families. In 1885, the U.S. government moved the school to a site named Chemawa on the Southern Pacific railroad line north of Salem, Oregon. Indian students and staff not only built the buildings, but also worked in hop fields to buy the first acreage on which the school is located today. Known at first as the Salem Indian Training School, it soon became known as simply the Chemawa Indian School. The name “Chemawa” may have origins in
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