Perry-Lecompton High School and Middle School 2010-2011

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©2010 School Datebooks, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in any retrieval system, or translated in any form without the written permission of School Datebooks, Inc. 2880 U.S. Hwy. 231 S., Suite 200 • Lafayette, IN 47909 • (765) 471-8883 http://www.schooldatebooks.com • [email protected] 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement Mission Statement...... 3 Tardies...... 18 The mission of Perry-Lecompton High School is to establish, within a safe and caring environment, a School Profile...... 3 Sign in - Sign Out...... 18 strong foundation for lifelong learning and civic responsibility. School Spirit...... 3 Make-Up Assignments...... 18 Building Hours...... 3 Illness...... 18 School Profile Visitors...... 4 Exclusion From School...... 19 With approximately 340 students, PLHS constitutes a distinct community. This community should be 2010-2011 Bell Schedule...... 4 Inoculations...... 19 an orderly, cheerful, democratic place if it is to serve any good purpose. Whether it will be such a place Academics...... 4 Hall Passes...... 19 depends upon its citizens . . . upon you and others involved in this school. There will be little need for Honor Roll...... 4 Posters, Flyers and Invitations...... 20 Academic Letters...... 4 Personal Appearance...... 20 rules and consequences if students will remember that they are citizens of this school community and Student in Good Standing...... 4 Book Bags/Purses...... 20 have responsibilities as well as rights. Kaw Excel Program...... 5 Safety Drills...... 20 Being careful to observe a few simple guidelines and principles will make school pleasant for you and Point 5 Club...... 5 Storm Warnings...... 20 will make this school the friendly and productive place that we all want it to be. Grade Cards...... 5 Lunch Program...... 21 1. Come to school regularly unless you have a legitimate excuse for being absent. (Consult the Student Conduct...... 5 Care of School Property...... 21 Attendance Policy.) Telephone...... 5 Food and Drink...... 21 Electronic Devices...... 5 Textbooks...... 21 2. Establish personal goals that will challenge you to do your very best at everything you attempt. Public Display of Affection...... 6 Lockers...... 21 3. Give due respect and consideration to all teachers, adults, students, and the property of others. Student Parking Lot...... 6 Technology and Acceptable Use Policy...... 21 Dances...... 6 Transportation...... 22 4. Be honest and play fair. Extra-Curricular Activities...... 6 Activities Bus...... 22 5. If you should have a difference with another person, ask for help from an adult before the conflict Organizations...... 6 Assemblies...... 22 develops into a serious matter. High School Disciplinary Policy...... 9 Field Trips...... 22 6. Don’t be afraid to ask for help before problems become overwhelming. Senior Year ~ At-A-Glance...... 10 Attendance at Extra-Curricular Activities...... 23 Perry-Lecompton Middle School Welcome...... 11 Student Activity Passes...... 23 The number of rules and regulations imposed upon the citizenry of a community depends upon the Mission Statement...... 11 Student Conduct...... 23 responsibility that each person develops within himself. The fewer the restrictions from within the person, Belief Statements...... 11 Unacceptable Behavior...... 23 the more the restrictions will come from outside oneself. The less responsible the individual is as a school Students in the Building...... 11 Nondiscrimination...... 23 citizen, the more restrictions are imposed upon him or her by the school community. Dismissal...... 11 Gun-Free Schools Policy...... 23 Order is fundamental to the functioning of any school. As a PLHS Kaw, you have a responsibility to Visitors at School...... 11 Weapons and Destructive Devices...... 24 uphold high standards of scholarship and citizenship. The major reputation of a school is the courtesy and Daily Schedule...... 12 Penalties for Possession...... 24 consideration students show members of the faculty, guests of the school, and one another. Naturally, Enrollment Fees Class Supplies...... 12 Drug-Free School Policy...... 24 District and School Newsletters...... 12 Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drugs...... 25 every person wishes to command the respect and admiration of others. Bicycles and Mopeds...... 12 Providence Working Canines...... 25 Important records a student establishes at Perry-Lecompton High School are records of scholastic Parking Lot...... 12 Release of Student Information...... 25 achievement, extra-curricular participation, and attendance. These records become permanent and will Reward Trips...... 12 Interscholastic Competition...... 25 be the basis for further education or employment. One should strive for outstanding records. Lockers...... 12 Philosophy...... 25 The faculty, staff, and administration are happy to welcome all Perry- Lecompton High School students Lost and Found...... 13 Goal...... 25 to a new school year. You are challenged to obtain a well-rounded education through academics, and Hall Conduct...... 13 Educational Principles...... 26 by participating in school clubs, sports, social, and recreational programs. Gym Traffic...... 13 Athletic Programs...... 26 Physical Education Class...... 13 Sports Participation...... 26 School Spirit ‑ What is it? Library Expectations...... 13 Physical Examination...... 26 Although we cannot see or touch school spirit, it is the most powerful force in our school. It is the driving Telephone Calls...... 13 Team Selection Procedures...... 26 force that makes us strive toward excellence. It is in our teams as they work hard to win. It is in our staff, Homework and Missing Assignments...... 13 Pre-Season Meetings...... 27 Progress Reports...... 14 PLHS: Guidelines for Participation in students and patrons as they support our school. Grading Policies for Middle School...... 14 Extracurricular Activities...... 27 It is the invisible yet warm, inner feeling we have when we stand in honor of our school during the playing Grading Scale...... 14 PLHS Eligibility Policy...... 27 of the school song, for example. School spirit is the one most valuable tradition inherited from students Classroom Syllabus...... 14 PLMS: Guidelines for Participation in who have preceded you. Keep it with you and use with pride. Honor Roll...... 14 Extracurricular Activities...... 27 8th Grade Graduation...... 15 Eligibility Policy...... 27 Building Hours Pep Club and Cheerleading...... 15 Academic Criteria...... 27 To avoid potential problems, add to security and provide adequate supervision, students are requested Perry-Lecompton Middle School Site Council...... 15 Citizenship...... 28 to report to the building no earlier than 7:15 a.m. and leave each afternoon by 3:45 p.m., unless they Middle School Disciplinary Policy...... 16 KSHSAA Eligibility Regulations...... 28 are under the direct supervision of a faculty member of the school district. Except for the East doors, all PLMS and PLHS Policies...... 17 Rules and Regulations...... 28 doors to the school will be locked from the outside at 8:15 a.m. Entry to the building after 8:15 a.m. for Attendance...... 17 Harassment...... 29 late arrivals and visitors is through the East doors. All late arrivals need to check-in at the office. Students Student Privacy Policy...... 17 Sexual Harassment...... 29 should conduct business matters at the office from 7:50 to 8:15a.m., at morning break, at lunchtime, or Excused Absence...... 17 Racial Harassment: Students...... 30 from 3:08 to 3:45 p.m. Once a student arrives at school they are to enter the building. They are not Unexcused Absence...... 17 Computer Usage...... 31 permitted to; loiter in the parking lot, drive their vehicles off campus once they enter the parking lot, or Excessive Absences...... 17 District or School Web Sites...... 32 pick up other students from school and take them off campus. Perfect Attendance...... 18 Hazing/Harrasment/Intimidation/ PLHS Student College Visits (PLHS Only)...... 18 Bullying/Menancing...... 32 Family Leave Request...... 18 Bullying Behavior Chart...... 33 2 3 Visitors Kaw Excel Program All visitors are expected to enter the building by the East doors and check in at the office. Parents are This program was developed with the intent to reward students who follow appropriate school behavior always welcome at PLHS and may visit at any time. Student visitors may not attend high school classes on a regular basis. A reward of one personal day or “day off” the following semester is awarded to eligible as guests of PLHS students for all or any part of the school day including lunch unless they acquire prior students. Spring semester, seniors can earn a personal day in May if they meet the criteria by May 1. approval from the administration. Nine week grades will be used for GPA information. 2010-2011 Bell Schedule Within the semester, a student will accrue: Most weekly schedules will follow this order: A day, E day, O day, E day, O day. 1. Less than 2 points on the Discipline point system. A Days - All classes meet. (normally Mondays) 2. 4 or fewer excused absences per class period. E Days - Even - 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes meet. (Normally Tuesdays & Thursdays) 3. No unexcused absences O Days - Odd - 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th classes meet. (Normally Wednesdays & Fridays) 4. 2.5 or above GPA “A” Day (M) w/seminar 5. Must be a student in good standing 8:16 - 9:02 - 1st Period Notification from the Honor Panel will be given to those students who meet all criteria. Only a student in good standing is eligible for personal day. Eligible students must submit to the office a personal day 9:06 - 9:51 - 2nd Period request that: 9:55 - 10:42 - 3rd Period 1. is submitted two (2) full school days before the requested date of leave; leave date must be taken 10:46 - 11:31 - 4th Period on or before Dec. 1, (1st semester) and May 1, (2nd semester) 11:35 - 12:52 - 5th Period/lunch 2. contains parental permission 12:56 - 1:42 - 6th Period 3. indicates approval by all teachers 1:46 - 2:31 - 7th Period 4. if the student takes a personal day, they must still be in school one-half day to participate in any “E” & “O” Block Day (T-F) w/seminar school activity. Exceptions can only be made by the administration. 8:16 - 9:50 - 1st/ 2nd Period Point 5 Club 9:50 - 10:00 - Break This club is designed to reward those students who IMPROVE their current GPA above their cumulative 10:00 - 11:32 - 3rd/ 4th Period GPA. Freshmen are eligible after second semester grades are reported. First semester grades are 11:36 - 12:52 - 5th Period/lunch considered their cumulative GPA. 12:56 - 2:28 - 7th/ 6th Period Rewards will occur after the GPAs are determined for first and second semester. The reward will be 2:33 - 3:15 - Seminar determined by the administration. 2:35 - 3:15 - Seminar Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores who meet one of the following criteria are considered members of the Point Five Club: **NOTE: Changes may be made to the bell schedule as needed. 1. Acquire a current GPA that is .5 points above their cumulative GPA ACADEMICS 2. Improve so that their current GPA is a 3.75 or better Honor Roll 3. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better. Each semester students receiving a GPA of 3.3 to 3.99 will be listed on the PLHS honor roll with students 4. (SENIORS ONLY) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. receiving a 4.0 and above listed separately. This honor roll listing will be reported to local newspapers Grade Cards for publication. Mid-semester reports are distributed every nine weeks to students. Students are expected to show these Following the end of the semester and the determination of GPA standings, an awards breakfast will be reports to their parents. Semester grades are mailed home ONE WEEK after the end of the semester. held and students will be honored. Students will be honored in the following manner: If students have not met monetary obligations, semester grade cards will be held until their name has Students receiving a 3.3 to 3.49 GPA for the semester will be awarded a certificate. been removed from the hold list. Student grades can be check at any time on the Power School grade Students receiving a 3.5 to 3.74 will be awarded a bronze medal. book system via the internet. Students receiving a 3.75 to 3.99 will be awarded a silver medal. Student Conduct Students receiving a 4.0 and above will be awarded a gold medal. Telephone Academic Letters Office phones are not for student use except in case of an emergency. Students may use their cell Letters will be awarded to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Students who maintain this standard phones to make a call at the office only. Incoming calls for students in the office will be handled by the after 3, 5, and 7 semesters are awarded a letter, bar and pin. An awards breakfast will be scheduled the secretaries. Only messages from parents will be reported to students and students will not be called spring semester of each year to present the above awards. from classes to take calls unless it is an emergency. Student in Good Standing Electronic Devices A student in good standing at Perry-Lecompton High School is one that obeys all the school rules and Student use of personal music devices are prohibited in the classrooms, with the exception of seminar. policies. The student does not create situations in the school that hinder the educational process or Students using these personal music devices must abide by the current seminar rules and be working positive learning experiences. To continue to maintain eligibility to compete or represent the school, on academic material. Music level must be low as to not disturb other students. Teacher have the right students must meet academic standards and continue to make successful academic progress. to ban personal music devices from their room should students fail to follow seminar rules. Students 4 5 are allowed to carry cell phones during the school day, but are not allowed to use these devices during one semester to maintain their membership. Members will have the opportunity to participate in a wide class time. There may be times teachers ask students to use their cell phones for class instruction. variety of activities throughout the year. Members will be expected to pay yearly dues, participate in Cell phone/personal music combination units ARE classified as cell phones and are not allowed during fundraisers (if needed) and be an active participant in various community service projects. class time. Parents should call the office when trying to reach students in an emergency situation and FCL: Family and Community Leaders of America is a student organization designed to promote growth not contact students through their cell phone during class time. Violation of the cell phone or electronic and leadership through Family and Consumer Science Education. Focusing on the multiple roles of device policy will result in confiscation of such articles. Articles will not be returned until the appropriate family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through character detention time has been served. development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and Public Display of Affection vocational preparation. Members will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities Some public displays of affection may be offensive to others; therefore, students should conduct throughout the year. *Members are expected to pay yearly dues, participate in fund-raisers, and be an themselves in a manner that is suitable for any work or public place. Kissing is not permitted. Other than active participant in various community service projects. holding hands, physical contact is not considered appropriate. Students who demonstrate disregard for International Club: The purpose of the International Club is to give students the opportunity to explore this policy will be placed on a behavior plan. the cultures of other countries. The club travels every other year to various destinations in Mexico and Europe. Club members host many fundraisers that help to fund student trips. Activities sponsored by Student Parking Lot the club have been Cafe Cabaret, the Halloween Dance, the Dinner Theater and the chili feed. Club A parking lot for students is provided on the south side of the facility. Students are expected to park in members also serve as hosts to exchange students at the high school. No foreign language class is an orderly manner, directed north and south, and not block one another. Students will need to apply for required for club membership, only a desire to learn about international culture. Dues for the club are a parking permit to park in the lot. Students are not to loiter in the parking lot before or after school or $4.00; sponsors are Dr. Maribel Johnson and Mrs. Susie Whitaker. during evening activities. National Honor Society: The National Honor Society was founded in 1921 to recognize and foster Safe driving practices and adhering to the 15 MPH speed limit is expected of all students who use the academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The parking lot. Student drivers are responsible for passengers and are not to allow passengers to ride in PLHS chapter is dedicated to these goals. the bed of open trucks/vehicles. Violation of these rules or failure to use good judgment will result in SADD: The purpose of the PLHS SADD Chapter is to provide students with the best prevention tools discipline consequences, and/or loss of parking lot privileges. possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, other drug use, impaired driving and other destructive Dances decisions such as information on the hazards of tobacco use and seatbelt safety. SADD members are School dances are held at PLHS. No grade school or middle school student may attend high school positive role models for other students and often go to other grade-levels to teach prevention tools to dances. Additionally, guests or dates are to be students, or at least “student age”. Students will be younger students. Membership dues are $2.00. expected to sign up out of school guests prior to the dance. The “one time in, one time out” procedure Scholars Bowl: began at PLHS in 1983 to foster competition in academic excellence. Membership on is followed. PLHS reserves the right to use breathalyzers for randomly selected students during school the team is open to anyone who is interested in developing their competitive abilities. The team practices sponsored dances. on a regular schedule and is divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity teams at competition time. There are several meets each year, including High-Q and League competition. EXTRA‑CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Team members can earn a Quiz Bowl letter by meeting the following three criteria. Organizations 1. Attend practice regularly There are several clubs and organizations at PLHS that are open to the student body. Participation is 2. Participate in at least one-half of all meets at the varsity level encouraged. The school expects leaders of all organizations to be exemplary in the areas of attendance, 3. Abide by all Kansas State High School Association rules discipline, and academics. Any officer that is suspended from school or becomes a student not in good standing may be removed from the office by the administration. Clubs and organizations are expected SkillsUSA: is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to to have a community service plan in order to have regularly scheduled meetings during seminar. ensure America has a skilled work force. It helps each student excel. SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in Ambassadors Club: The purpose of the Ambassador Club is to provide a welcoming face to visiting trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as teams, officials and new students. The Ambassadors are volunteers who serve by greeting newcomers VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). at the door with a smiling face and directing them to the appropriate locations on our campus. An Ambassador is assigned by the counselor to new students for their first day or two so that they may be Student Council: The purpose of the Student Council is to promote good citizenship, sportsmanship, welcomed and acclimated to PLHS. responsibility and equality among students and to provide fair and honest representation of the students to result in a more democratic school government. Meetings are to consist of discussions and actions upon Biology Club: The Biology Club is intended to give students more exposure to science related topics. the needs, concerns and ideas of the student body. The Council, acting in official capacity, possesses Past activities include zoo and museum visits, canoe trips, university orientations, and veterinary seminars. the right to make recommendations to the administration on behalf of students regarding the welfare New trip ideas are always under consideration. of the school. In addition to student government concerns, the Student Council organizes the following Blue Krew: The purpose of Blue Krew is to promote school spirit and support various teams and school activities: Homecoming, King and Queen of Winter Sports, several school assemblies, and organizations at PLHS. This club is open to all members of the PLHS student body. The Blue Krew community-public relations programs. Membership in Student Council consists of the Student Council makes posters and banners, and sponsors fundraising activities during the year. Students who join the Officers elected by the student body and the president, vice-president, secretary, and a student council Blue Krew will contribute $5.00 in annual dues representative from each class. Drama Club: Drama Club is open to all students interested in various phases of theatre. All members Writers-In-Residence: Each year students have the opportunity to submit original compositions to be pay small yearly dues and earn membership points by working in theatrical productions. Among many included in the literary magazine Writers-In-Residence. Teachers may also submit student work. The activities, the club participates in all-school functions such as the homecoming parade, takes uniquely magazine is compiled and published during the fourth quarter and copies are available for students to drama-oriented trips and provides necessary funds for special drama awards at recognition assemblies. purchase. FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America is a vocational education organization for all students in high school who are interested in office and/or business careers. Underclassmen must be enrolled in a business class to be eligible for membership. Seniors need only be enrolled in a business class for 6 7 School SITE Council: Meeting dates and times are published in the school calendar. Persons interested in presenting at a council meeting may request to be put on the agenda no later than seven days before the meeting date. The principal will share information on school activities, successes, and concerns with council members. The purpose of the Perry-Lecompton High School Site Council will be to:

1) Provide advice and counsel to the school in evaluating performance goals and objectives s request.)

2) Help determine methods which could be used by the school to meet the goals and objectives Level 6 Referral Physical contact with staff with contact Physical Violent Threats Violent 13 POINTS and LONG TERM SUSPENSION *HEARING REQUIRED Drugs--possession/ use Explosives Weapons 3) Serve as a liaison between the school, the community, and the local board of education by collecting Vandalism--severe and disseminating information about school improvement 4) Provide other assistance that the school may request. Council members will be identified by the following groups: The principal is a standing member. 1 teacher, 1 classified staff member or teacher from the School Improvement Team, 2 parents from the Boosters, 2 PLHS students, PLHS athletic director, and 1 community law enforcement officer. Level 5 Referral Class Funds: Upon graduation, class funds will be kept in their respective class account for one year. Fighting Vandalism- school Vandalism- Theft Sexual Conduct 8 POINTS and 1-5 Days SUSPENSION (O.S.S. or I.S.S.) Threats to staff Under the influence of drugs Alcohol--possession/ influence Alcohol--possession/ If not withdrawn by the class treasurer, the remaining balance will be transferred into the PLHS general Drug Paraphernalia student activities account. Level 4 Referral t e m y P ol ic 13 po i n t S ys Fire alarm pull Tobacco possession/ use Tobacco Indecent Exposure day full - absence Unexcused school Friday serve to Failure Physical Intimidation 5 POINTS and Minimum- Friday School Verbal Conflict with staff Verbal Cheating--test or homework Gang behavior/ dress/ behavior dress/ behavior/ Gang False 911 call False 911 Level 3 Referral Skipping building level det. level building Skipping Intimidation, harassment, threats or verbal abuse 7th(+) tardy/ semester 3 POINTS and Minimum - 2 hour det. Verbal Conflict Verbal Physical Horseplay Assembly conduct violation conduct Assembly Inappropriate computer/ tech./equip. use Level 2 Referral r H i g h Sch ool D s ci pl na Inappropriate drawings drawings Inappropriate or words 6th tardy/ semester Show up for event when ineligible Skipping classroom detention 2 POINTS and and 2 POINTS det. hour 1 - Minimum Unauthorized call-in Forging passes Hazardous Driving Unexcused absence for one class Level 1 Referral Parking lot violation Class disturbance Profanity/ vulgarity 5th tardy/semester Electronic Device Violation 1 POINT and 1 POINT det. min. 30 Minimum- Cafeteria violation Dress code violation Excessive Affection Excessive Not working/ failure to to failure working/ Not cooperate * Each point earned will accumulate towards 13; a total of 13 points per semester; hearing is recommended for long term suspension or expulsion. * Zero is base of point system; there no banking points. student, and/or parent will be held. After any student has accumulated 8 points a conference of administrator, * * Students may be given the opportunity to earn back points upon completion of ISS/suspension after 8 point conference is held. (Upon student’ * Any illegal activities may warrant police involvement. * The administrator has the authority to set level and consequences for any specific violation. * *Any student with outstanding detention time or suspension is considered a not in good standing until that complete. 8 9 SENIOR YEAR ~ At-A-Glance Perry-Lecompton Middle School August Phone: (785) 597-5159 • Review career plans; decide which type of school is right for you. - Narrow college list to 3-5 schools. Web: www.usd343.net • Register for ACT or SAT dates – Check planner calendar for registration date deadlines. Welcome • Go to www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com to review scholarships. Perry-Lecompton Middle School is a special place. Young people enter this building the first time as • Review local scholarships listed on our PLHS website; take note of various deadlines. elementary students and exit four years later as high school students working toward their diploma. It September is the fervent hope of all who work here that the experience of each student is academically rewarding • Meet with visiting school admissions reps – listen for announcements. and full of enriching experiences. • Make a list of deadlines (tests, scholarships, admission applications, financial aid) at schools you are considering. Mission Statement • Schedule a visit with counselor – Review credits and go over plans/needs for senior year. The mission of Perry-Lecompton Middle School is to provide a positive and safe learning environment • Schedule college visits. Follow college visit procedure and pick up permission forms via counselor. where students will be academically challenged, make responsible decisions and become productive citizens. • Create an activities list your can refer to or include with college or scholarship applications. October/November Belief Statements • Take the ACT or SAT. – Check planner calendar for test dates and registration deadlines. We believe all students can achieve success given appropriate instruction, sufficient time, and the student • Review and work on admission, scholarship and financial aid applications. – Meet deadlines. attitude that learning is important. • Order caps, gowns and graduation announcements – A Jostens rep will meet with entire Senior We believe teachers will engage students in active, real-life learning experiences. class. We believe teachers will instruct and evaluate progress using varied techniques and evaluations, which December promote active learning to a mastery level. • Last ACT test date to use for K.U. scholarships or Kansas Scholar deadlines. We believe the ultimate accountability for learning lies with the student; however, the Board of Education, • Attend a Financial Aid Night. the administration, teachers, support staff, parents and community will cooperate to provide appropriate January educational opportunities. • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) @ www.fafsa.ed.gov . Submit after PLMS Office Expectations & Procedures Building January 1. The office will be open from 7:30 to 4:00 daily. The office phone will be answered during business hours. • Parents: Prepare your taxes early. Colleges may request verification of the tax information reported. On Friday the office will close at 3:30. • Verify name spelling to be printed on diploma at office. • Senior class meeting – Begin organizing graduation and senior luncheon plans. Students in the Building February Students may not enter the building before 7:45 nor remain in the building after 3:30 except under the • Attend a College Goal Sunday event to get help with financial aid. Check it out at www.collegegoal. direct supervision of a coach, sponsor, teacher, or with a parent or other adult designated by the parent. org Students must make prior arrangements with a teacher to enter the building before 7:45 and should • Submit your FAFSA if you have not. proceed directly to the designated meeting place. • Watch for PLHS local scholarships on district website - continue to review/work in scholarship Students who enter the building from 7:45 to 8:00 are to proceed to their respective Commons. Teacher websites. supervisors will be on duty in the commons and available for student questions. March Students shall not remain in the building after 3:30 PM without an adult sponsor or coach. • Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) you receive after your FAFSA is processed. • Complete local scholarship applications. Submit each by their deadlines upon completion. Dismissal • Pay for caps, gowns & graduation announcement order. – Jostens will mail payment/pickup reminder. To safeguard the students, advance notice for a change in the usual dismissal procedure should be • Complete and submit to office your SENIOR ACTIVITY WORKSHEET! made by the parent in writing and sent to the office. If possible, send this request to the office one day in advance. Students will be issued a “permit to leave” thus enabling them to leave class without April needing to have their parent come to the office. Students will not be released by a phone call except • Make final college decisions and send in deposits by deadlines. in special instances. • Let other schools know you won’t be attending or accepting offered scholarship money. The student loading zone is reserved for buses-only before school until 8:15 and after school from 3:00 • Carefully review housing or other deadlines. until buses depart. May • Request Highland CC transcripts (if applicable) from HCC to be sent to your future school. Visitors at School • Senior Check-out sheets – you are required to complete each item BEFORE you are officially checked All entrances to the school are locked during school hours. All visitors should enter the building through out. This includes repayment of any money owed or items to return to the school (HOLDS), clean the front (main east) doors, sign-in at the office and obtain a visitors badge. Unauthorized persons out locker and where to send your final transcript. You WILL NOT be allowed to walk the stage if in the building will be asked to leave. Students are requested not to bring relatives/friends to school. this is not completed. Parents are always welcome. Due to our time schedule it may be helpful to call for an appointment to • GRADUATE! speak to a specific staff member. VISIT COLLEGES! REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES FREQUENTLY! STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE COUNSELOR….. ASK QUESTIONS! 10 11 Daily Schedule Coats and jackets should be left in student hall lockers. Note: Gym lockers are for PE and athletic Doors open 7:55 purposes only. These lockers will be available for students before school, during PE class and after school only. All articles the student brings to school including book bags, purses, back packs, items for Breakfast served 7:55- 8:10 personal entertainment, etc. must be stored in his/her hall locker during the school day. Hints for good Locker break/Office Concerns 8:00- 8:10 use of lockers include the following: Announcements 8:13- 8:15 1. Every student must use the locker assigned. 1st hour 8:13-9:02 2. Lockers should be kept clean and neatly arranged at all times. 2nd hour 9:05-9:52 3. Do not tell anyone the combination to your commons area or gym locker. 3rd hour 9:55-10:42 4. Keep lockers locked to prevent possible problems with missing items. 4th hour 10:45-11:32 5. Do not use tape, glue, adhesive, or stickers in the lockers. 5th hour (& lunch 25 min.) 11:35-12:52 6. Do not “pre-set” your lock. REMEMBER - your locker belongs to the school; you are only using it for the school year. 6th hour 12:55-1:42 7th hour 1:45- 2:30 Lost and Found Each student should assume responsibility of taking care of his/her own possessions. Since each student 8th hour 2:34-3:18 is provided a locker, there should be a minimum of lost and misplaced articles. There will be a lost and Enrollment Fees Class Supplies found area located near the office. Enrollment fees are $35.00 per year. Families, who think they qualify for the free textbooks program Hall Conduct may pick up a form at the office, complete it and return it to. Always walk, never run, and remember to keep to the right when walking in the halls. To keep traffic Each student should see that all of his or her textbooks are used but not abused and that all textbooks moving, never walk with more than two together. Physical contact is unacceptable. Keep hands to are checked-in at the end of the school term. Students are discouraged from writing, marking, or storing yourself. papers and pencils in textbooks and should see that books are not thrown or tossed around or mishandled in other ways. Students who damage or abuse their textbooks may be charged for the cost of repairs, Gym Traffic rebinding, or replacement of the book. This includes library books. When entering or exiting the gym, please use the doors closest to the middle school hallway. Students In addition, a student needs notebook paper and spiral notebooks, a compass, protractor, ruler with both ate to walk across the west end of the gym to the locker rooms or when returning to class. English and Metric units, graph paper and 3x5” ruled index cards. It is also recommended that each Physical Education Class student have a set of colored pencils or markers. These items cannot be purchased from the school. Anyone who is, for an extended time, unable to participate in PE classes should bring notification from The school will provide each student a homework planner. a physician. Temporary exemptions require a note from the parent. In physical education classes it will Fifth and sixth grade students will be given a supply list at enrollment. This list will also be available be required for each student to provide their own uniform. Boys: athletic shorts, school t-shirt, athletic on-line on the school’s web page. supporter, white socks, gym shoes, and a towel. All items will be marked with the student’s name. Girls: District and School Newsletters athletic shorts with school t-shirt, white socks, gym shoes, and a towel. Absolutely no blue jean cut-offs will be allowed. School t-shirts with a place for the student to write their name are available at school. Failure The district and school newsletters are available online at www.usd343.org. A paper copy will also be to suit out in gym class more than 5 times without a doctor’s excuse will result in a failing grade in class. mailed if requested. Please call the PLMS office, email [email protected], or send a note to the office with a student to receive a copy. Library Expectations Bicycles and Mopeds Books must be checked out during school hours only. There is a penalty for having overdue library books. Library privileges will be suspended the day after the book is due. Lost and damaged books Bicycles and mopeds should be parked on the concrete pad in the east side of the 5/6 wing doors. A must be paid for before library privileges can be reinstated. Books may be checked out for a period of lock to prohibit “borrowing” is recommended. two weeks. Reference books are to be used in the library only. Parking Lot Telephone Calls Students who have a legal Kansas Drivers License and drive to school must park in the east parking Students will not be excused from classes to take telephone calls or make calls (from the phone in lot. Students who drive must check keys into the office before school begins and pick them up at the the gym) except in emergencies. Telephone numbers and messages will be taken and delivered to office after school ends. students at the convenience of the office. If a student must use the telephone, he/she must get a pass Reward Trips from the teacher, sponsor, or office first to use the student phone at the office. Students shall follow the The school may schedule a reward trip for students who are in good standing. To be in good standing a same procedure to use a cell phone. Cell phones should be turned off and left in their hall locker. Cell student may not have received an OSS or ISS during that semester or have more than seven discipline phones are prohibited from locker rooms. Contact with students is to be made through the office. points. Other criteria may be applied if announced to students at the beginning of each quarter. A Incoming phone messages must be received in the office before 2:30 p.m. Dismissal time is hectic and staff member will be available to stay with students not eligible for the reward trip. These students will too uncertain to guarantee delivery to a student which leads to miscommunication, missed rides, as well be in a study hall. as parents, teachers or bus drivers who don’t know where students are. All eighth grade students who are in good standing and are passing all of their fourth quarter classes Homework and Missing Assignments may take part in the 8th graders trip to Worlds of Fun at the end of the year. Each teacher will establish homework and missing assignment rules and policies at the start of the school Lockers year. In all classes, students have a minimum of two school days for each day of excused absence to submit make-up assignments for full credit. In all classes students will be expected to complete and Each student will be assigned a locker for coats and books. Seventh and eighth grade students will be submit all homework regardless of “credit”. Teachers will communicate with the office and parents as assigned a gym locker for physical education class. Locks for these lockers are built into the locker doors. needed regarding students who habitually fail to complete and submit their homework. 12 13 Progress Reports 8th Grade Graduation PLMS utilizes a method of reporting student progress to the parents in addition to grade cards. Beginning To participate in eighth grade graduation exercises students are expected to pass at least fourteen on the 3rd week of each grading period, weekly progress reports will be sent home with students on semester classes which includes Directed Studies, during their 8th grade year and must meet the each Monday until the end of the quarter. These reports are sent home with the students to make the citizenship requirements for eligibility, and must follow all expectations listed in the handbook including parents aware of the student’s progress so steps may be taken to improve the work of the student before expectations for attire. the end of the grading period. Pep Club and Cheerleading Parents are also encouraged to check student’s grades on-line through PowerSchool. Web sites and All PLMS students are considered to be members of the school pep club and will sit in the sections passwords are sent to parents at the beginning of the year. Please call the office for more information. designated for the pep club at all games and athletic contests. Students are under the supervision of Teachers may send informational reports home more often. the Pep Club Sponsor and responsible for following behavior expectations stated in the school handbook Grading Policies for Middle School as well as expectations distributed to students by the Pep Club Sponsor each season. Bus riders are required to furnish parental permission to the office in advance in order to stay for a game or contest. Students will be expected to pass all semester classes. Students scoring 60% or above will be considered passing. If a student does not accomplish this with support during the school year, extra support through Students may not leave the school building/campus when staying for an event. retention or summer school could be considered. Perry-Lecompton Middle School Site Council Grading Scale The Site Council is an appointed group of school personnel, parents, and community members responsible A+ (100% & above) C (73%-76%) for providing advice and counsel in evaluating state, school district, school site performance goals, and objectives. The council also helps in determining the methods that should be employed at the school A (93%-99%) C- (70%-72%) site to meet these goals and objectives. A- (90%-92%) D+ (67%-69%) The staff at Perry-Lecompton Middle School encourages all interested parents/community members B+ (87%-89%) D (63%-66%) wanting to serve on the Site Council to contact Armin Landis at (785) 597-5159, or stop by the school B (83%-86%) D- (60%-62%) office. Each appointed term will be for two years and can be extended to a second term with Council B- (80%-82%) F (59% & below) and School Board approval. C+ (77%-79%) INC INC: Student has not completed all the given requirements at this time. Classroom Syllabus Each 7th/8th grade teacher will provide a class syllabus containing: -Course Summary -Outcomes to be completed during the course -Grading policy -Homework policies -Course Outline by quarter Each 5th/6th grade teacher will also provide a class syllabus containing: -Outcomes for each content area -Supply List -Classroom procedures -Class Party Information Homework Scores Non-assessment grading measures may include quizzes, homework, projects, semester exams, or any other measurement that a teacher deems appropriate. Honor Roll Seventh and Eighth grade students meeting proficiency in all outcomes for core classes and earning qualifying grades, will be on the honor rolls at the end of the first semester and second semester. Semester Honors Kaw Honors All A grades in Core Classes High Honors All A- or A grades in Core Classes Honor Roll B+ average or better in All Classes End of Year Honors A Academic Ltr. All A grades in Core Classes A- Academic Ltr. All A- grades in Core Classes Honors Certificate B+ average or better in All Classes 14 15 PLMS and PLHS Policies Attendance It is the objective of the Board of Education, administration and faculty of USD 343 to provide each student with a maximum opportunity to receive a superior formal education. While we are aware that all learning is not confined to the classroom, the educational opportunities provided by the tax dollars of our citizens are severely limited for the individual student when that student is absent from the classroom

Level 6 Referral environment. Parents must be aware of student absences and reduce unnecessary loss of class time. A student is considered absent when he or she is not in regular school classes or involved in a school Violent Threats Violent Physical contact with staff with contact Physical Weapons Explosives Drugs--possession/ use Vandalism—severe *HEARING REQUIRED 13 POINTS and LONG TERM SUSPENSION sponsored activity. It is the parents responsibility to call when their student is absent. Upon return from an absence, a student is required to obtain an admit slip from the office prior to attending class. An excuse, written or oral, from a parent or guardian must be provided within 24 hours of the absence. Upon receipt of the excuse, a determination will be made as to the excused or unexcused status of the absence. The principal will be the final determiner in all cases concerning absences. Student Privacy Policy The superintendent, the board and staff shall protect the right of privacy of students and their families in connection with any surveys or physical examinations conducted, assisted or authorized by the board Level 5 Referral or administration. The district shall provide parents notice of their rights under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment annually, at the beginning of each school year, and at any other time the school

Theft Sexual Conduct Drug Paraphernalia Fighting Alcohol--possession/ influence Alcohol--possession/ Under the influence of drugs Threats to staff Vandalism- school Vandalism- 8 POINTS and 1-5 Days SUSPENSION - Either ISS or OSS combination district policies in the area are substantially changed.

t e m y P ol ic 13 po i n t S ys Excused Absence An excused absence is an absence by a student with permission from the parent and accepted by the school administrator. Family trips and college visits must be approved by the school prior to the absence to be designated as excused. Medical/dental appointments will be approved by presenting to the office the appointment card or receipt(s) from the doctor’s office. Absence due to illness will be approved with a phone call from the guardian or with a written note. Family emergencies will be approved on a case by case basis by administration.

Level 4 Referral PLHS/PLMS administration will excuse all absences and tardies that are related to being ill, medical appointments, funerals, and pre-approved family trips and pre-approved college visits. Family emergen-

False 911 call False 911 Fire alarm pull Unexcused absence - full day full - absence Unexcused Indecent Exposure Cheating/ Plagiarism --test or or --test Plagiarism Cheating/ homework Verbal Conflict with staff Verbal Tobacco possession/use Tobacco 5 POINTS and Minimum - 1 Day ISS cies will be dealt with on an individual basis. PLHS administration will not excuse absences and tardies that relate to oversleeping, car trouble, waiting for trains, or forgetting homework. Students are allowed four tardies prior to receiving discipline consequences. Unexcused Absence An unexcused absence is an absence by a student without parental and school permission. PLHS/PLMS administration will make the final determination on whether an absence is excused or not. Students with unexcused absences must make-up all missed work and credit will be at the discretion of the teacher. Consequences for unexcused absences are listed on the Discipline point system. Level 3 Referral Excessive Absences Inappropriate computer/ technology/ equipmentuse Acts intended to demean or ridicule others Intimidation, harassment, threats, verbal abuse or Acts intended to demean or ridicule others Skipping building level det. level building Skipping Confrontation-pushing- physical Assembly conduct violation conduct Assembly Verbal Conflict Verbal Defacing propertyothers of 3 POINTS and detention hour 2 - Minimum In order to ensure good attendance for a positive learning environment, the faculty of Perry-Lecompton Middle and High School has established the following policy:

• 5 Absences – After 5 absences in a class, a letter will be sent home to parents/guardians advising them of the absences and possible consequences for additional absences. r on M idd le Sch ool D i s ci pl na • 8 Absences – After 8 absences in a class, a mandatory meeting will be held with the student, his/ her parent or guardian(s), the principal. A plan of action to correct the situation will be developed at this time. The student may be assigned to make up time for the missed class/classes. Level 2 Referral Tardy 6th (+) Unexcused absence for 1 class Inappropriate Inappropriate or words drawings

Show up for event when ineligible Unauthorized call-in/ Forging Notes 2 POINTS and Minimum - 1 hour toward detention • 10 Absences – After 10 absences in a class, the student will no longer be considered a student in good standing for that semester. The student will be on the ineligible list for the remainder of the

semester. Also at this time, a PLHS student may be disenrolled from the class, which would result in an “F” for a final grade. A student with 10 or more absences may be required to provide a doctors -L e c o m p t

y note for each subsequent absence. • *Any absence required by a doctor is exempt from this policy. A doctor’s note must be specific as to which days the student must be out of school in order to qualify for the exemption. Level 1 Referral P e rr Bus referral Tardy 5th Electronic Deviceviolation Class disturbance Profanity/ vulgarity Not working/ uncooperative 1st PDA 1st Dress code violation code Dress 1st Cafeteria violation General Rules Violation Rules General 1 POINT and 1 POINT Minimum- 30 min. toward detention * Each point earned will accumulate towards 13; a total of 13 points per semester; hearing is recommended for long term suspension or expulsion. * Zero is base of point system, there no banking points. student, and/or parent will be held. After any student has accumulated 8 points a conference of administrator, * * Students may be given the opportunity to earn back points upon completion of ISS/suspension after 8 point conference is held. (Upon students request.) Any illegal activities may warrant police involvement. * The administrator has the authority to set level and consequences for any specific violation. * *Any student with outstanding detention time or suspension is considered a not in good standing until that complete. *Students with 8 or more disciplinary points are considered as students not in good standing *Repeated/chronic behaviors will receive escalating consequences 16 17 Perfect Attendance Guidelines for Dispensing We have many students with excellent attendance records. Perfect attendance is defined as a student USD #343 will assist in dispensing medication to a student if necessary during the school day. Before having no absences except for school sponsored activities. No truancies, tardies, suspensions, or failing ANY medication will be dispensed to a student, the following procedures must be followed: grades are allowed. The medication must be sent to school in the original dispensary container or the original pharmacy Those students with perfect attendance will be recognized in an assembly at the end of the semester, container on which the child’s name, dosage, and type of medication are clearly noted. receive a certificate, and have their names published in the school newsletter. The School cannot give the 1st dosage of any medication to a student. PLHS Student College Visits (PLHS Only) The school must have on file a written document from the physician and the parent/guardian giving Prior to May 1 students may visit a college or post-secondary school. Students who wish to have this school personnel permission to dispense prescription medication, stating reason for giving medication absence counted as excused will need to bring documentation from the college visited. and noting the period of time over which medication should be dispensed to the student. Family Leave Request The school must have on file a written document from the parent/guardian giving school personnel A Student Request for Family Leave form is available in the office and must be turned in to the administration permission to dispense non-prescription medication, stating reason for giving medication and noting the for approval prior to departure. All trips are not automatically approved. Current attendance status will period of time over which the medication should be dispensed to the student. be one determinant. Academic arrangements must made prior to leaving, A copy of the medication form was distributed at enrollment and a copy can be found in this handbook. More forms are available in the school office. We understand that this policy can require extra work on Tardies the part of the parent. However, a change in state law requires we follow it. It is designed to safeguard All students are expected to arrive to all classes on time. A student is recorded tardy if he or she is not children. in the classroom ready to begin class from the time the bell rings until 10 minutes have passed, (20 minutes during PLHS block classes). After that time, he or she will be counted absent for the period. Exclusion from School The following criteria apply to PLHS only. 1. The following conditions require medical attention before returning to school: If a child develops 1. Any student arriving late for class without a pass from a teacher will be sent to the office for a tardy pass. any of these during the day, parents will be called immediately to pick up the child. Please be sure 2. Office staff will determine the excused or unexcused status of each tardy and record such status. that we have an accurate daytime number on file. 3. Individual unexcused tardies will be assigned a 10-minute before or after school detention Chicken Pox - Child should be excluded from school for 6 days after the onset of the first crop of 4. Failure to serve the 10-minute detention may result in further consequences as specified in the vesicles (blisters). It is highly recommended that all blisters be scabbed before your child returns Discipline Point system. to school. Sign In ‑ Sign Out Pink Eye - Cases should be excluded from school until the discharge from the infected eye ceases. When a student arrives late to school, he or she is expected to report to the office and sign the Sign Strep Throat - Children with strep throat should be excluded from school until they have been on In-Sign Out book. At that time the student should request an admit slip to class. The student is expected medication for 24 hours and are fever free. to show the admit slip to his or her teacher upon returning to class after an absence. Impetigo - Children with impetigo should be excluded from school until receiving medical treatment. If a student finds it necessary to leave the building for any reason, he or she is expected to come to Scabies - Children who are infested should be excluded from school until treatment with an appropriate the office and request permission to sign out. Before leaving school grounds, students must report to antiparasitic drug has begun. the office, request permission to sign out, and verify parental approval through a note submitted to the Ringworm - Infected children may return to school if receiving treatment. office or through a telephone conversation between the parent/guardian and a member of the office staff. 2. When a child acts as though his/her head itches, he or she will be referred to the office to be checked Students who leave school without following proper procedure for checking out will not be excused for lice. If lice or nits are found, all members of the household will be checked. The following policy even if parents call in later. Failure to follow proper procedure will result in the appropriate discipline applies whenever lice or nits are found. consequences. Head Lice - The child will be separated from his/her class. After the child is separated, the parent Make-Up Assignments will be contacted to take the child home. After treatment, the child will be eligible to be transported Students are responsible for work missed when absent and should contact teachers before or after by bus and return to school. school to discuss make-up assignments. Students will be expected to submit missing work within two 3. When a child exhibiting any of these conditions has been in class part of the day, notes may be sent school days following each day of absence. home to inform families of classmates of the situation. Due to privacy considerations, the student In laboratory classes, special arrangements may need to be made for making up a laboratory activity. will not be identified. Some work cannot be made up because of its nature: guest speaker, demonstrations or performance. Inoculations Illness All students enrolling in school shall provide proof of immunization of certain diseases or furnish If a student becomes ill at school, an attempt will be made to contact the parents. If parents cannot be documents to satisfy statutory requirements. Students who are not immunized may be excluded from contacted the person designated as your emergency contact on the enrollment form will be notified. school during an outbreak. Accidents and Insurance Attendance and Activities At the start of school, there will be a low cost accident insurance policy available. These forms are For a student to participate in any school activity, he or she must be present at least one-half day of available at the office. school. If a PLHS student takes a personal day they must still be in school one-half day. Exceptions Students participating in athletics or cheerleading are covered by the Kansas State High School Activities can only be made by the administration. Association Insurance. Hall Passes First Aid and Medication A student must have a hall pass or planner signed by an administrator, teacher, counselor or secretary to The PLMS/PLHS staff cannot offer more than basic first aid to any student. Our school encourages the be in the corridors during class time. The student’s school provided organizer will function as the hall pass. home to dispense medication whenever it is at all possible. Students are not to go to the parking lot during school hours unless they are personally supervised by Diagnosis or treatments of injuries or medical conditions are within the responsibilities of the school. a staff member or have permission from the office. 18 19 Posters, Flyers and Invitations Other media that will be notified as time permits would be KSNT TV – Channel 27, KTKA TV – Channel All signs, flyers, or invitations distributed at PLHS or PLMS must be approved at the office and meet 49, KTPK Radio – FM 106.9, KLWN Radio – Channel 1320, KANU Radio – Channel 91.5 and Sunflower the following criteria. Cable in Lawrence – Channel 6. 1. It must benefit USD 343 students. Broadcasts will begin at 6:00 a.m. for all stations and will be reported approximately every 15 minutes 2. Limit of two (one for each Commons). until 9:00 a.m. School closings announced the preceding day would be broadcast on the 10:00 p.m. newscast. WDAF Fox, TV Channel 4 has a broadcast at 9:00 p.m. and again at 10:00 p.m. and runs 3. Flyers placed only at the office for students to take. school closings in alphabetical order at the bottom of the screen during the newscast. In all cases, the 4. Private commercial promotions, ads, and flyers are prohibited. final decision regarding school attendance during inclement weather rests with the parents. 5. Private party invitations of any kind are prohibited. Personal Appearance Lunch Program PLMS and PLHS have a closed lunch hour. This means that students are not allowed to leave school Appearance and behavior are related. Proper attire is necessary in creating an environment conducive grounds during their lunch hour. Students will remain in the commons area during their lunch period and to learning. Therefore it is important that students’ appearance should be neat, clean and in good taste. will not return to their classrooms or lockers until the designated time. In addition, students, as representatives of our school, are expected to follow the guidelines for personal appearance at all extra-curricular activities, whether at home or another site. Seniors have the privilege to leave the lunchroom. Senior Privilege Procedures will be distributed to members of the senior class by class officers at the beginning of the school year. Bare midriffs, loose fitting tank tops, muscle shirts, fish net shirts, transparent shirts, halter tops, and tops with plunging necklines or spaghetti straps (straps less than 1 inch), and skirts or tops that do not Each student at PLMS/PLHS may open a personal food account for food service purchases. Initial deposits cover undergarments are inappropriate for school attire and are not acceptable. At PLMS, shorts or to activate the account may be made at enrollment or any school day before 8:10 a.m. with the food skirts that do not cover mid thigh are unacceptable. service secretary. Each time a student purchases a meal or Ala carte items, the cost of the food will be deducted from the student’s personal food account. Additional deposits by students should be made in the Any garment which advertises alcoholic beverages or drug-related material, tobacco products, obscene or morning before school in the kitchen or through the online Easy Pay system to keep the account current. suggestive slogans, pictures or patches, affiliate colors (gangs), or depicts violence (hate speech), gender or sexual harassing statements, are not permitted to be worn or displayed. Hats, caps, sweatbands, When students forget their meal money, they may charge meals, but a $5.00 charge limit will be enforced. and “do-rags”, will not be worn in the building during school hours and should be kept in lockers. To Upon reaching the $5.00 charge limit, the student’s lunch privilege will be revoked until payment is show courtesy to others, hats should be removed during music and theatre performances. Trench received on the account. If students have a negative balance in their accounts, they will not be able to coats, dusters, chains, spiked collars, and spiked wrist bands are not to be worn during school hours. purchase Ala carte items. If a student’s general appearance does not comply with the guidelines for personal appearance, he Care of School Property or she will be asked to change his/her appearance. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. This is your school! Students should respect the facilities that tax payers have provided and exercise care of the property. Students who willfully deface or destroy school property will pay the cost of replacement and all Book Bags/Purses necessary repairs. All such incidents will be reviewed for disciplinary action or prosecution when appropriate. For safety reasons students may only take book bags and purses that will fit under the student desk. Any book bag or purse that does not meet this criterion will be kept in the student’s locker. Students Food and Drink are expected to use their lockers for storage of books and academic materials. (PLHS only). No book Food and drink are to be consumed only in the commons area. The hallways and theatre are not bags or purses are allowed in PLMS classrooms. considered the commons. Students need to refrain from taking food or drink to these areas. Students may place lunches in their lockers for noon lunch or field trips, but these should be consumed in the Safety Drills appropriate places and removed at the end of the school day. Bottled water is allowed in the hallways Drills are conducted as prescribed by regulations of the State of Kansas and the local school board. and in the classrooms at teacher discretion. Students are not allowed to bring any open beverage Procedures have been developed to ensure the safety of all students. container into the school building at any time. Additionally, outside food and drink are not allowed Teachers will discuss the following Emergency Procedures with their classes. at extra curricular activities such as football and basketball games. 1. When the alarm sounds or an announcement is made, stop all activity and wait quietly where you Textbooks are until your teacher gives directions. Each student should see that all of his or her textbooks are used but not abused and that all textbooks 2. Leave all books and belongings. are checked-in at the end of the school term. Students are discouraged from writing, marking, or storing 3. If directed to do so, leave the room in a quiet and orderly fashion in line. papers and pencils in textbooks and should see that books are not thrown or tossed around or mishandled 4. The last person should close the door when exiting the classroom. in other ways. Students who damage or abuse their textbooks may be charged for the cost of repairs or 5. Proceed in line to the designated area without talking. Your teacher will tell your class where to wait. replacement of the book. This includes library books. 6. Remain in the evacuation areas until the signal is given for the return to the classroom. Lockers 7. Return to the classroom without a lot of noise. Lockers should be neat and locked at all times. Students are advised not to keep valuables or money 8. If you are out of the classroom, walk at once to the nearest class in proceeding to the evacuation area. in lockers. All objects put on lockers must be attached with magnets. No tape is allowed. Storm Warnings Technology and Acceptable Use Policy Should it become necessary to close school due to inclement weather, road conditions, or other emergency USD#343 Perry Public Schools provides technology resources to its students and staff for educational and situations, Perry USD #343 will notify parents with the School Reach system. Additionally USD #343 will administrative purposes. The goal in providing these resources is to promote educational excellence in the post school closing information on the district web site, www.usd343.org and make immediate contact Perry School system and among its students. The use of these technology resources is a privilege, not a right. with the following broadcast stations: With access to computers and people all over the world comes the potential availability of material that may WDAF TV – Kansas City, TV Channel 4 not be considered to be of educational value in the context of the school setting. Perry USD #343 firmly WIBW – Topeka, TV Channel 13, 580 AM and 94.5 FM believes that the value of information, interaction and research capabilities available outweighs the possibility We recommend staying tuned to one of the stations listed above in order to receive this information in that users may obtain material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the district. The district a timely manner. will make every effort to assist students in using the technology in a responsible, ethical and polite manner.

20 21 District Rights: USD#343 reserves the right to monitor all activity on the district network system, review Attendance at Extra-Curricular Activities any material on user-accounts, including e-mail accounts and any material stored on the network, deem Students are encouraged to attend extra-curricular activities. Respect to the participant is important and what is appropriate use of the network system and make a determination on whether specific uses of the “one time in, one time out” policy will be followed. Extenuating circumstances to this policy must be the network are consistent with the acceptable use policy. cleared with an administrator before leaving the building or grounds. District Responsibilities: The district will attempt to provide a safe, secure and reliable system. It will not be held responsible for information that may be lost, damaged or unavailable due to technical or other Student Activity Passes difficulties. The district will also not be held responsible for any costs incurred by students. The district All high school students will be assessed an activity fee at enrollment and will be issued an activity will cooperate fully with any investigation concerning or relating to any USD#343 activities. pass. This pass will admit the student: to all PLHS home athletic activities except tournaments, to one Disciplinary Action: These acceptable use procedures apply to all district students. Any disciplinary performance each of the musical and spring play, to Homecoming and King & Queen of Winter Sports action for users shall be consistent with district standard policies. dances, and pay in full the student’s class dues (freshman, sophomores, junior, and senior class dues). PLMS students are all also issued an activity pass. This pass is good for all PLMS athletic events. Acceptable Use: The purpose of computer and Internet access is to provide research and education through technology. Persons using the school’s technology are expected to use the system and equip- Students are expected to stand for the national anthem, school song, and time-out cheers. In addition, ment following district guidelines set forth here. All users must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy. students are expected to give their schoolmates the respect they deserve for participating and representing our school by applauding and providing positive encouragement at appropriate times. Students are Unacceptable Use: USD#343 reserves the right to deny computer and Internet access to any student or expected to follow all Kaw Valley League and KSHSAA (Rule 52) sportsmanship guidelines. staff who violate the district Acceptable Use Policy. Unacceptable activities include, but are not limited to: Student Conduct 1. Students will not violate any copyrights, license agreements or other contracts. Students are under the authority of any teacher, counselor, administrator, security officer, custodian, 2. Students will not interfere or disrupt network performance by harassment of another user; sending unwanted bus driver or secretary at PLMS and PLHS any time they are on the school grounds or at any school e-mail, chain letters or “broadcasting” messages; uploading or installing viruses or worms; invading the function or field trip regardless of the location. Students are expected to give respectful attention to the privacy of or modifying or destroying another user’s files; vandalism of district hardware and software. requests and directives of all staff members, not just the instructors they know. 3. Students will not use the network to access inappropriate materials such as obscenity, pornography, threatening or violent materials, or material that is racially offensive and/or abusive. Unacceptable Behavior 4. Students will not use any school technology for commercial activities, product advertisement or Acts of behavior that interfere with the maintenance of a good learning environment or jeopardize the political lobbying. welfare of others are not acceptable. If necessary, law enforcement personnel will be contacted. Some specific acts of behavior that could lead to disciplinary action can be found outlined on the PLMS or 5. Students will not share passwords with other students. PLHS Discipline Point system grid. The list of actions on the point system grid is not inclusive. The Transportation administration reserves the right to determine what behavior is unacceptable to guarantee a safe school Changes to morning route must be made 15 minutes before the designated pickup by calling the bus barn and insure a positive learning environment for all. Any misconduct on the part of a student may result at 597-5303. Changes to evening routes must be made by calling the child’s attendance center before in suspension or expulsion. 2:30 p.m. Students who ride the bus to and from school or on an activity trip shall make themselves A student who has detention time to make up, is assigned in or out-of-school suspension, is not in good stand- familiar with requirements for safe transportation and shall remember that the school bus operator is in ing and is thereby prohibited from attending or participating in any extracurricular activity during the period control at all times. Students must obey the bus driver and sponsors promptly. Violation of rules will be of suspension. A student who is out-of-school-suspended is not eligible to practice, attend, or participate. reported to the school administration who can deny the privilege of riding the bus. Nondiscrimination Activities Bus The district shall maintain a learning environment free from discrimination, insult, intimidation, or harass- An activity bus will be provided after sport practices for those people who are involved in a PLMS/PLHS ment due to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. activity. Students who stay after school for detention hall or for study sessions may also ride the activity Any incident of discrimination in any form shall promptly be reported to a teacher, the principal or other bus. All rules regarding bus transportation apply to the activity bus. Parents who wish to pick up their appropriate school official for investigation and corrective action by the compliance officer. child after athletic practice should do so in the south PLHS parking lot. Please avoid the parking lot west Any student who engages in discrimination, insult, intimidation, or harassment will be reprimanded and of the PLMS/HS gyms. This is a bus loading zone. counseled by an administrator as to school policy and the law regarding harassment. The student will The district runs an activity bus nightly to transport students from PLHS/PLMS to specified drop off sign a statement acknowledging that he/she met with the administrator and the policy was explained. locations. Any student who engages in further discriminatory behavior may be disciplined in a matter deemed appropriate by the administration which could include suspension or expulsion from school. Assemblies Gun-Free Schools Policy A variety of assemblies are scheduled at PLMS/PLHS: pep assemblies, award assemblies, educational A student will not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered assemblies and assemblies for entertainment. Students are expected to represent themselves and their a weapon on the school grounds or off the school grounds at a school activity, function or event. school in a respectable manner. This policy shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any Some assemblies are optional. If a student chooses not to attend an assembly, he or she will report to facsimile of a weapon. the announced classroom. Possession of a firearm shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one year (186 days), except Field Trips that the superintendent may recommend that this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by-case Field trips provide enriching opportunities and extend educational experiences for students while being basis under the provisions of the JDC policy (probation). recreational and enjoyable. As used in this policy, the term “firearm” means any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is Teachers will submit a list of students scheduled to attend the field trip to the office and staff. Students designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of any explosive, the frame ineligible or not in good standing may not be permitted to attend the field trip. or receiver of any such weapon, or any firearm muffler or silencer; or any destructive device. As used in this policy, the term “destructive device” means any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, An emergency procedure form must be on file in the high school office for any student to participate in grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or off-campus trips. incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine, or other device similar to any of these devices. 22 23 Weapons and Destructive Devices Students who are suspended or expelled under the terms of this policy will be afforded the due process A student shall not knowingly possess, handle or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered rights contained in board policies and Kansas statutes, K.S.A. 72-8901, ct seq. Nothing in this policy a weapon at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event. This shall include any weapon, is intended to diminish the ability of the district to take other disciplinary action against the student in any item used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile of a weapon. accordance with other policies governing student discipline. Drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs are available for district students. If a student agrees to enter and complete a drug education As used in this policy, the term “weapon” and/or destructive device shall include, but shall not be limited to: or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be borne by the student and his or her parents. • Any item being used as a weapon or destructive device; A list of available programs along with names and addresses of contact persons for the programs is on • Any facsimile of a weapon file with the board clerk. Parents or students should contact the directors of the programs to determine • Any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the the cost and length of the program. action of an explosive; A copy of this policy will be provided to all students, and the parents of all students. Parents of all students • The frame or receiver of any weapon described In the preceding example; will be notified that compliance with this policy is mandatory. • Any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drugs • Any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a propellant charge of more There is no place for alcohol, tobacco, herbal chew or other drugs (or drug-like) in any form at PLMS/ than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than1/4 ounce, mine or PLHS. Students shouldn’t use or possess these items on school property or within school jurisdiction. similar device; Any violation of a controlled substance will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. • Any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an Providence Working Canines explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than ½ inch in diameter; USD #343 has contracted with a company that provides detection canines (drug dogs) to perform any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive random sweeps of the building, parking lots, and grounds for the purpose of providing a safe and secure device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device environment for learning. If suspicion results from a search, the student’s locker and vehicle may be may be readily assembled; searched by administration. • Any bludgeon, sand club, metal knuckles or throwing star; Release of Student Information • Any knife, commonly referred to as a switchblade, which has a blade that opens automatically by Both the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT (NCLB) and the NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife ACT require all school districts that receive federal monies to give military recruiters the same access having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity or by an outward, to secondary school students as they provide to colleges, universities and prospective employers. downward or centrifugal thrust or movement. Upon request, the name, address, and telephone number of each secondary school student will be • Any electronic device designed to discharge immobilizing levels of electricity, commonly known as a stun gun. released unless the student or the student’s parent has advised the District that this information is not • A knife of any shape or size is not permitted at school or on school property. to be disclosed without written consent. If a parent does not want the District to disclose any directory information, without the parent’s prior written consent, the parent must notify the District, in writing, on Penalties for Possession or before September 15. Possession of a firearm or other weapon shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one calendar year, except the superintendent may recommend this expulsion requirement be modified on a case-by- Interscholastic Competition case basis. Possession of a facsimile of a weapon may result in suspension or expulsion. Expulsion hearings for possession of a weapon shall be conducted by the superintendent or the superintendent’s Philosophy designee. Excellence in interscholastic athletic competition is a fundamental part of pride, tradition and positive Students violating this policy shall be reported as having a felony or misdemeanor and also refereed to the school climate within a high school. To develop competitiveness and dedication in athletic programs at appropriate law enforcement agency(ies) and if a juvenile to SRS or the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice. PLMS/PLHS, the Board of Education supports the following: 1. The primary goal of varsity level teams is to become successfully competitive during contests. Drug-Free School Policy This can only be achieved by advancing an attitude of cooperative team effort and personal skill If PLMS/PLHS is to be a safe and pleasant place to get an education, it must be a drug-free environment. development. Students who demonstrate the greatest physical, mental and emotional tools toward It is the policy of U.S.D. #343 for the administration to make necessary searches of lockers and/or student attaining this goal will participate on the varsity team, regardless of age or class. property if there is reasonable suspicion that matter prohibited by law or school regulations exists. In 2. Freshmen and Junior Varsity programs focus primarily on developing and evaluating the lesser addition, the administration may authorize law enforcement officers or licensed private agencies to use skilled athletes physically, mentally and emotionally. At the same time, the freshman and junior trained dogs on school premises to identify student property which may contain illegal or illicit materials varsity programs will promote the same attitude, and goals integral to the varsity level. and to determine whether materials are present which may threaten the general health, welfare, and safety of students and/or district employees. 3. The purpose of PLMS programs is to focus on skill enhancement, teamwork, sportsmanship and participation. Maintaining drug free schools is important in establishing an appropriate learning environment for the district’s students. The unlawful possession, use, sale or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students Goal on school premises or as a part of any school activity is prohibited. This policy is required by the 1989 The goal of the sports program at Perry-Lecompton Middle and High School is to instill the ideals of good amendments to the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 102-226, 103 St. 1928 sportsmanship, ethical behavior and integrity through involvement in the sports arena. As a condition of continued enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this policy. Students shall not unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages, or any mind altering substances on school district property, or at any school activity. Any student violating the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials, and will be subject to the consequences list on the PLMS/PLHS Discipline Point System. 24 25 Educational Principles Pre-Season Meetings There are ten educational principles for athletes who compete at Perry-Lecompton Middle and High School: Each sport will conduct a pre-season meeting with parents and athletes. The Athletic Director and Head 1. Learning to compete within a given set of rules. Coaches will set a schedule and communicate the information through the building newsletter. These 2. Learning how to maintain physical well-being. meetings are very important for both the athletes and their parents. A record of attendance will be kept and athletes and their parents who are unable to attend will be expected to sign a statement indicating 3. Learning the importance of constructive release of energies. they are aware of responsibilities, rules and regulations for participation. 4. Learning how to handle socially acceptable recognition. Coaches will address the following topics: 5. Learning how to understand other people’s feelings and attitudes. 6. Learning emotional control 1. coach’s philosophy 7. Learning the importance of self-discipline. 2. sports calendar/deadlines/conferences 8. Learning how to persevere toward a goal 3. general athletic values 9. Learning to think under pressure. 4. team rules and goals 10. Learning how to be loyal to a situation, cause, school or nation. 5. athletic letter award policy Athletic Programs 6. question and answer period Programs are offered three seasons. These programs are: PLHS: Guidelines for Participation in Extracurricular Activities FALL WINTER SPRING The following rules and regulations are put in writing in an effort to better inform students and parents Boys Cross Country Boys Basketball Boys Baseball* about student’s responsibilities when participating in extracurricular activities at Perry-Lecompton High School. Participation is a voluntary endeavor and certain restrictions and expectations are placed on Girls Cross Country Girls Basketball Boys Golf* us, whether we agree with them or not. Boys Football Boys Wrestling Girls Softball* Girls Golf* Girls Track PLHS Eligibility Policy Boys Soccer* Boys Track The eligibility policy is to be used in an effort to raise standards and keep more students on a positive Girls Tennis* path towards graduation. Girls Volleyball * Denotes PLHS program only Basic policy: During the summer there is a weightlifting/conditioning program for students. 1. Grades are checked every week. Grades are checked via Power School on Wednesday. The student has until the following Tuesday to raise his or her grades to a passing cumulative semester grade. Sports Participation These are not weekly grades. In all sports, when estimated participation are less than three above the required number to make up 2. Students must be passing 6 classes. Students not passing 6 classes will be classified as a “1A” will a team, by rule definition, serious consideration will be given to not offer the sport for that school year. be on probation for a period of one week. After the week of probation if student is still not passing The following team definitions are: 6 classes will, they will be classified as a “1” and would be ineligible to participate in or attend any Boy’s Basketball 5 per team Girl’s Basketball 5 per team or all extra curricular activities the following week from Tuesday to Tuesday. This would include Football 11 per team Volleyball 6 per team athletics, field trips, any school sponsored function and any extra curricular activity that happens Girl’s Golf 4 Boy’s Golf 4 after the school day. If an athlete is ineligible the coach may have him or her sit on the bench in Wrestling 5 Cross Country 5 street clothes. If a student must attend an activity because it is a class requirement, the teacher Girl’s Tennis 4 Boy’s Track 5 may have them attend the activity. If the student is still not passing 6 classes at the end of the week he or she will be classified as a “2” and will remain on the ineligible list until eligibility is reached. Girl’s Track 5 Baseball 9 per team The only exemption for this policy pertains to seniors with a shortened schedule during the spring Softball 9 per team Boy’s Soccer 11 per team semester. They must be passing 5 classes. Physical Examination 3. If the student believes that a correctable error has been made, they may talk to the teacher. The To be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletics/spirit groups, a student must have on file with teacher may change the grade if an error has been made, thus taking the student off the list and the office a physical form signed by a practicing physician or registered physician’s assistant certifying making the student eligible. The grade change must be completed by 2:30 on the following Tuesday. the student has passed an adequate physical examination and is physically fit to participate. The annual history and the physical examination shall not be taken earlier than May 1 preceding the PLMS: Guidelines for Participation in school year for which it is applicable. The KSHSAA recommends completion of this evaluation by athletes/ Extracurricular Activities cheerleaders at least one month prior to the first practice to allow time for correction of deficiencies and implementation of conditioning recommendations. Eligibility Policy Physical forms can be picked up at the school office or are available on our web site. To be eligible for participation (practice or play) in extra-curricular activities at PLMS, students must meet all KSHSAA guidelines including the requirement to be in “good standing” with the school. Students Team Selection Procedures must meet the following criteria for both academics and citizenship to be in “good standing” at Perry- Tryouts can be held in each sport. If a tryout period is held, the Head Coach determines the procedures Lecompton Middle School. Fifth and sixth grade students are not eligible to participate in middle school and length of time. This information is distributed to athletes and parents at the pre-season meeting. At extracurricular activities in any capacity. the end of the tryout period, the Head Coach will determine which athletes will be assigned a uniform and will post this information at a designated time and place. It should be understood by the coach, Academic Criteria athlete and parent that the assigning of a uniform to an athlete indicates a good probability that he or Beginning on the third Monday each semester, a student’s eligibility list will be established weekly. For she will suit up for contests but does not guarantee it and playing time is not assured. PLMS has a no each failing grade a student will be listed on “Warning” in that class for the next week. During their warning cut policy for all athletic teams. week the student has the opportunity to raise their grade to passing. If the student does not raise the 26 27 grade to a passing level by the following week, the student is ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular 1. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages, any form of tobacco, illegal drugs or improper use of activities. Eligibility may be reestablished by posting a passing grade on the next regularly scheduled other drugs is prohibited. eligibility check. If a student is failing, ineligible in any class, then he/she will not participate-in or attend 2. When applicable, jewelry should be worn in accordance with KSHSAA Regulations. If a student fails any game or other competition until the next eligibility check eligibility is reestablished. A student is to comply, an official may deny that student participation. guaranteed the opportunity to raise his/her grade to passing between eligibility checks. 3. Proper grooming is essential to safety and hygiene of the student. Citizenship 4. A student who has been out-of-school suspended cannot participate in practices, contests or Students who are not in good-standing may not attend or participate in either games or practices. If performances while suspended from school a suspension (ISS or OSS) is the imposed consequence, the student will be ineligible to practice and 5. A student who has an excusable absence all day or any part of the day may practice or compete in game participation for the duration of the suspension. a contest the same day, provided both principal and coach or sponsor agree that participation would not jeopardize the student’s health or well-being. If the student takes a personal day they must still KSHSAA Eligibility Regulations be in school one-half day. Exceptions can only be made by the administration. As a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, we are required to adhere to 6. A student who has an unexcused absence all day or any part of the day will not be allowed to certain eligibility regulations for interschool competition. The following are not inclusive but represent participate in a practice, contest or performance. The particular practice, contest or performance the most applicable: may or may not be the same day as the unexcused absence. The principal and coach or sponsor 1. A student is required to pass at least five subjects of unit weight in his or her last semester of will take into consideration extenuating circumstances. A coach or sponsor may require the presence attendance. Vocational or Trade school courses approved by the Kansas Department of Education of the student at practice, contest or performance even though participation will not be allowed. are acceptable. 7. Unexcused absences from practice, contest or performance will not be tolerated. Disciplinary action 2. A student must be enrolled in at least five subjects of unit weight during the current semester. will occur on the first and second unexcused absence and immediately following the third unexcused absence, a recommendation for dismissal will occur. 3. A student must be a bona fide student in good standing. 8. A student has responsibility to the team, group and self to notify the coach or sponsor of any absence. 4. A student who is under suspension from school or whose character or conduct brings discredit to Failure to do so in itself may be grounds for an unexcused absence. the school or to the student is not in good standing. 9. Listed below are some examples of inappropriate behavior that may reflect a poor attitude and may 5. A student who uses any form of tobacco, illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc., at school or school bring about disciplinary action: events is not in good standing. A. Failure to attend practice on time. 6. If a student competes under an assumed name, he or she shall be ineligible in all sports. B. Showing a lack of respect to teammates or those in authority. 7. A student cannot be nineteen years of age on or before September 1 of the school year in which he C. Failure to listen when coach or sponsor is speaking. or she competes. Request for a waiver can be made to the KSHSAA. D. Use of profane language or gesture. 8. A student must not have completed eight total semesters of high school attendance nor more than E. Poor care of equipment. four seasons in one sport beginning with the ninth grade. His or her last two semesters of possible F. Habitual unexcused tardies to school or during the school day. eligibility must be consecutive. 10. Each student is expected to ride on transportation provided by the school to and from contests when 9. A student must not engage in outside competition in the same sport during a season in which he or contests are at other schools. A parent may request for their son or daughter to ride home with them she is representing his or her school. from an away contest. The parent should verbally communicate the request at the event to the sponsor 10. A student shall not participate in training sessions or tryouts held by colleges while a member of a or coach. Notes signed and dated by the parent are also acceptable for giving students permission school athletic team. to ride home with their parent or other parents. A note must be given directly to the sponsor or coach prior to the student leaving the activity. If the coach or sponsor feels it is in the best interest of the 11. A student must not have competed under a false name for money or merchandise of intrinsic value, team or group to ride home together, the request of the coach or sponsor should be respected. and must have observed all other provisions of the amateur and awards rules. 11. A student must have an emergency sheet on file in the office before participating in his or her first 12. A student cannot be a member of any fraternity or other organization prohibited by law or by the practice. rules of the KSHSAA. 12. There may be times when practices will require a student to provide his or her own transportation 13. A student is not eligible to practice or represent his/her school in interschool athletics, cheerleading, or to another attendance center within the district. pom pom until there is on file with the school a signed statement by a practicing physician certifying 13. When a student has a detention to serve, the detention must be served on time before the student the student has passed an adequate physical examination and is physically fit to participate in will be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activity. interschool competition, athletics, cheerleading, or pom pon. This statement shall also be signed by a parent or legal guardian, stating the student has permission to participate. The physical examination Harassment shall not be taken any earlier than May 1, proceeding the school year for which it is applicable. Sexual Harassment Rules and Regulations The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environ- Students who participate in extracurricular activities at PLMS/PLHS are representing an outstanding ment, free from discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment institution. Students should conduct themselves at all times in a manner that contributes to good school shall not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district morale. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations listed below will result in dismissal, suspension, by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others or other disciplinary action. In the event dismissal from a team or organization is warranted, the coach having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. or sponsor will bring the situation to the attention of an Activity Panel. When needed, an Activity Panel Sexual harassment is unlawful discrimination of the basis of sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments is composed of two organization sponsors, two coaches and the Director of Activities. When the person of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of serving as Director of Activities fills the position of a coach involved with the situation, that position will sexual harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, be represented by the Assistant Principal. The student will be under suspension from applicable activities programs or events. Sexual harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, pending the decision of the panel. PLHS rules and regulations are: whether or not the harassment occurs on school grounds. 28 29 It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to It shall be a violation of this policy for any student, employee or third party (visitor, vendor, etc.) to sexually harass any student, employee, or other individual associated with the school. It shall further racially harass any student, employee or other individual associated with the school. It shall further be be a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate a violation for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint, or to fail to investigate or or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other inappropriate Racial Harassment is racially motivated conduct which: oral, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by a member of the school staff to a 1. Affords a student different treatment, solely on the basis of race, color or national origin, in a manner student or when made by any student to another student when: (1) submission to such conduct is which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, made, explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of the individual’s education; (2) submission to or rejection activities or programs of the school; of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that individual; or 2. Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s academic or professional academic environment; or performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment. 3. Is sufficiently severe, pervasive or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of interfering with Sexual harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written or graphic material. Sexual a student’s academic performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities harassment may include, but is not limited to: verbal harassment or abuse; pressure for sexual activity; or programs of the school. repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implication; unwelcome touching; or suggesting Racial harassment may result from verbal or physical conduct or written graphic material. or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning a student’s grades, participation in extra-curricular activities, etc. The district encourages all victims of racial harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of racial The district encourages all victims of sexual harassment and persons with knowledge of such harassment harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. to report the harassment immediately. The district will promptly investigate all complaints of sexual harassment and take prompt corrective action to end the harassment. Any student, who believes he or she has been subject to racial harassment or has witnessed an act of alleged racial harassment, should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, another Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the administrator, the guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. Any school employee who alleged harassment with the building principal, another administrator, the guidance counselor, or another receives a complaint of racial harassment from a student shall inform the student of the employee’s certified staff member. Any school employee who receives a complaint of sexual harassment from a obligation to report the complaint and any proposed resolution of the complaint to the building principal. student shall inform the student of the employee’s obligation to report the complaint and any proposed If the building principal is the alleged harasser, the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance resolution of the complaint to the building principal. If the building principal is the alleged harasser, coordinator. The building principal shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be the complaint shall be reported to the district compliance coordinator. The building principal or district resolved. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may compliance coordinator shall discuss the complaint with the student to determine if it can be resolved. initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student in this meeting, the student may initiate a formal complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. (See KN) Computer Usage Complaints received will be investigated to determine whether, under the totality of the circumstances, Use of District Computers/Privacy Rights the alleged behavior constitutes sexual harassment under the definition outlined above. Unacceptable Computer systems are for educational and professional use only. All information created by staff shall student conduct may or may not constitute sexual harassment, depending on the nature of the conduct be considered district property and shall be subject to unannounced monitoring by district administrators. and its severity, pervasiveness and persistence. Behaviors which are unacceptable but do not constitute The district retains the right to discipline any student, up to and including expulsion and any employee, harassment may provide grounds for discipline under the code of student conduct. up to and including termination, for violations of this policy. An employee who witnesses an act of sexual harassment shall report the incident to the building principal. Copyright Employees who fail to report complaints or incidents of sexual harassment to appropriate school officials Software acquired by staff using either district or personal funds, and installed on district computers, may face disciplinary action. School administrators who fail to investigate and take appropriate corrective must comply with copyright laws. Proof of purchase (copy or original) must be filed in the district office. action in response to complaints of sexual harassment may also face disciplinary action. Installation When a complaint contains evidence of criminal activity or child abuse, the building coordinator or district coordinator shall report such conduct to the appropriate law enforcement or SRS authorities. (See GAAD) No software, including freeware or shareware, may be installed on any district computer until cleared by the network administrator. The administrator will verify the compatibility of the software with existing To the extent possible, confidentiality will be maintained throughout the investigation of a complaint. The software and hardware, and prescribe installation and de-installation procedures. Freeware and desire for confidentiality must be balanced with the district’s obligation to conduct a thorough investigation, shareware may be downloaded only onto workstation floppy disks, not hard drives. Program files must to take appropriate corrective action or to provide due process to the accused. have the Superintendent’s approval to be installed on any district server or computer. Students shall Racial Harassment: Students not install software on district computers or computer systems. The board of education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working Hardware environment, free from discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color or national origin. Staff shall not install unapproved hardware on district computers, or make changes to software settings Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color or national origin (“racial harassment”) shall not that support district hardware. be tolerated in the school district. Racial harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certificated and support personnel, student, vendors, and any others having Audits business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited. The administration may conduct periodic audits of software installed on district equipment to verify Racial harassment is unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin under Titles VI legitimate use. and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination. All forms of racial Privacy Rights harassment are prohibited at school, on school property, and at all school-sponsored activities, programs Employees and/or students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or other or events. Racial harassment against individuals associated with the school is prohibited, whether or official communication systems. Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers not the harassment occurs on school grounds. or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the administration.

30 31 Ownership of Employee Computer Materials Computer materials or devices created as part of any assigned district responsibility or classroom activity undertaken on school time shall be the property of the board.

Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using district e-mail or computer systems. E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational purposes. Students must use appropriate someone and excluding them from a group Ignoring humiliation Arranging public tricks to embarrass someone language in all messages. Students are expected to use the system following guidelines approved by Playing mean Nonverbal •

teachers or the administration. • • Any e-mail or computer application or information in district computers or computer systems is subject to monitoring by the staff and/or administration. The school retains the right to duplicate any information created by students in a computer system or on any individual computer. Students who violate these rules or any other classroom rules relating to computer use are subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension from school. District or School Web Sites

The board may establish a district web site and may allow creation of web sites for individual schools. A Bullying district web site shall be under the control of the superintendent and school web sites shall be supervised rumors relationships looks, clothes, boys/girls, etc. with exclusion against instant messaging, e-mail, e-mail, messaging, instant etc. writing as (such places comments derogatory the in someone about bathroom) school someone by threatening others if they don’t comply Gossiping Starting or spreading about publicly Teasing Enforcing total group by the building principal. Ostracizing using notes, public in slander Posting S ocial group acceptance Harm to someone’s Verbal • • • • Web Site Rules • •

Detailed rules relating to web sites are found in appropriate handbooks or in documents approved by the - board and filed with the clerk and/or principals. School rules shall include the following areas: • data privacy and FERPA regulations; • copyright rules, relating to access and use of materials and the property rights of the district, students or employees who create material; board and administration shall determine web site content and monitor use by employees and students. District and school web sites are maintained to support the public relations and educational programs of the district and/or the schools. Web sites may be modified or terminated at any time by board action. property, such as clothing, clothing, as such property, books, jewelry bias against your race, color, religion, ethnic ity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation Destroying personal Writing graffiti with insulting gestures insulting Giving dirty looks Holding nose or other other personal property, such as clothing, locker, or books related toof enemy an considered a person this country Defacing school work or Saying someone is General Information vi o r C h a rt • • Nonverbal • • The following statements are to be included in all appropriate district handbooks: • • Student Privacy Rights Identifiable student images shall not be posted on district or school websites without prior written permission from the student and, if under 18, the student’s parent or guardian. The mailing address, telephone number or other personally identifiable information about any student shall not be posted on district or school web sites. All applicable requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Bullying Act (FERPA) shall be followed. Copyrighted Material Posted On Websites ) against the law calls intelligence, athletic race, color, ability, religion, ethnicity, or disability, gender, sexual orientation Insulting family phone with Harassing Insulting your size, possessions, clothes, physical appearance Insulting remarks Calling names about Teasing of bias against your religion, race, color, gender, ethnicity, or sexual disability, orientation Any original materials created by students are owned by those students. Original materials will not be because you Harassing ) against the law posted on district or school web sites without prior written permission of the student who created the i ng B e h a ully B E motional self-esteem or feeling safety Harm to someone’s Verbal • • • • • • • work. The building principal shall be in charge of monitoring permission to post copyrighted materials. are Software Copyright are Software acquired by staff using district or school web sites, and installed on district computers, must comply with copyright laws. Proof of purchase (copy or original) must be filed in the district office. Downloading Copyrighted Materials Students and staff shall not download copyrighted materials without prior, written permission being obtained from the author or creator of the material in question. See ECH for “fair use exceptions” which gestures from others causing a fall in a violent, threatening manner weapon may allow for limited use of copyrighted materials. Making threatening Defacing property Pushing/ Shoving small items Taking Damaging property Stealing Starting Fights Scratching or biting Pushing, tripping or Assaulting property Destroying Setting fires Physical cruelty Repeatedly acting Assaulting with a Nonverbal HAZING/HARRASMENT/INTIMIDATION/ BULLYING/MENANCING • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The board is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Hazing, harassment, intimidation, menacing or bullying by students, staff or third parties is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated in the district.

Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and Bullying including expulsion. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the superintendent or board. superiority for the starting the conflict. harm and/or graphic threats (harassing) (such as taking lunch money. silent: “If someone you tell it will be a lot worse Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials. Expressing physical Blaming the victim physical Threatening Making repeated Practicing extortion keep to Threatening Verbal P hysical body or property Harm to someone’s • • • • • • LEVEL ONE LEVEL TWO ( some o f these b ehaviors LEVEL THREE (M ost o f these b ehaviors LEVEL 32 33 MONDAY 2 TUESDAY 3 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5 FRIDAY 6 August

August 2010 September 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 7 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 8 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Reg. Deadline for Sept. 11th ACT Test Date Daily Events Daily Events

pre- (before) – prelude, preposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor, preview, trepidation – apprehension; involuntary trembling. He entered the dimly lit cave with trepidation. premier, precedent 34 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 35 MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13 August

August 2010 September 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” – Charlotte Bronte Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 14 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 15 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

9:00 AM - Transportation Meeting Ramadan begins at sundown 12:00 PM - Transportation Teacher Inservice Teacher Inservice @ DO 10:00AM-2:00PM PLMS Self- Meeting @ DO 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting Guided Tours 6:00 PM - PLMS/PLHS Sports Time Cards Due Meeting 7:00 PM - PLMS/PLHS Football Equipment Checkout Daily Events Daily Events

sultry – hot and humid. He could not adjust himself to the sultry climate of the tropics. semi- (half) – semitone, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal, semiconscious, semifinal

36 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 37 MONDAY 16 TUESDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 18 THURSDAY 19 FRIDAY 20 August

August 2010 September 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – William Shedd Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 21 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 22 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

PLMS/PLHS 1st Practice Fall 11th-12th Grade ACT Prep. 1st Football Practice with Pads Mileage Vouchers Due Sports 9th Grade Orientation 6:00 PM - 5th-8th Grade Open PLHS Fall Picture Day Teacher Inservice First Day of School for Students House September Trip Requests Due 5:00 PM - PES Sneak Peak 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM - Leadership 6:00 PM - LES Sneak Peak Breakfast (Perry-Lecompton High School) Daily Events Daily Events

annotate – comment; make explanatory notes. The director chose to annotate the script for the benefit of the actors. -vol- (will) – malevolent, benevolent, volunteer, volition 38 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 39 MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27 August

August 2010 September 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.” – Helen Keller Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 28 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 29 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Junior Class Magazine Sales 1:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf Jeff 4:30 PM - Blue and White Begins West Invitational (Lake Perry Scrimmages 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting Country Club) 5:30 PM - PLHS Site Council Meeting 7:00 PM - Blue Krew Welcome Back Dance Daily Events Daily Events

scrupulous – conscientious; extremely thorough. I hired a scrupulous young woman for the position. -fy (make) – beautify, fortify, simplify, magnify, glorify, testify 40 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 41 MONDAY 30 TUESDAY 31 WEDNESDAY 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 3 September

September 2010 October 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” – James Crook Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 4 Laylat al-Qadr begins at sundown 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Mission Valley Class #3 Class #3 Tournament (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 5 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis Seaman Tournament (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 8:00 AM - Varsity Girls Golf PLHS 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country Jeff West 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football Invitational (Away) Soccer vs Piper High School Invitational (Home) 4:00 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country Jeff West vs Marysville High School (PLHS Soccer Field) Invitational (Away) (Home) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Football vs Basehor-Linwood 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer High School (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bishop Ward High vs Piper High School (PLHS School (PLHS Soccer Field) Soccer Field) 5:00 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Rossville MS (PLHS Football Field) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball Doniphan West, ACCHS, Immac (Away) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Football vs Basehor-Linwood Daily Events Daily Events High School (Away) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bishop Ward High School (Home) 6:30 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Rossville MS (PLHS Football Field) sub- (under, below) – subterranean, subway, subtract, substandard, subordinate, submarine, refurbish – renovate. The plan to refurbish the old building was met with much enthusiasm. submerge, subterfuge, substantial, subtle, subvert 42 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 43 MONDAY 6 TUESDAY 7 WEDNESDAY 8 THURSDAY 9 FRIDAY 10 September

September 2010 October 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” – Sandra Carey Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 11 ACT Test Date (Reg. Deadline Aug 6th) 8:00 AM - Freshman Girls Class #3 Class #3 Volleyball Jeff West Invitational (Away) 8:00 AM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Baldwin Varsity Invitational (Away) 9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Tennis Class #4 Class #4 Hiawatha Tournament (Away)

SUNDAY 12 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

PLHS Musical Tryouts Eid al-Fitr begins at sundown Labor Day 7:45 AM - Varsity Girls Golf Piper Varsity Golf Tourney (Away) Rosh Hashanah begins at 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) Time Cards Due 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis Hayden, Atchison, Wamego (Away) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) Labor Day 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball vs Atchison Middle School (Atchison sundown 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Holton MS (PLHS Football Field) 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football Middle School) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Tonganoxie High School Labor Day 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball vs Atchison Middle School (Atchison PLHS Musical Tryouts (Tonganoxie HS) vs Sabetha High School Middle School) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) No School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Turner High School 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) (Away) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs Jefferson West High School (Turner HS) (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Atchison Middle School (Atchison 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Jefferson West High Middle School) School (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs Atchison Middle School (Atchison 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Topeka High Quad (Topeka Middle School) High HS) 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Atchison County 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Jefferson West High School

Daily Events Community HS, Cair Paravel (Cair Paravel) Daily Events (PLHS Gym) 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Cair Paravel (Away) 5:30 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball McLouth, Shawnee Heights, 5:30 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Atchison County Community Royal Valley (McLouth HS) HS, Cair Paravel (Cair Paravel) 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Holton MS (PLHS Football Field) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Turner High School (Turner HS) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Tonganoxie High School 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Cair Paravel (Away) (Tonganoxie HS) super- (over, above) – supervise, superb, superior, supercede, superscript, superfluous, emollient – soothing remedy. He applied an emollient to the sunburned area. supercilious, supernatural, superintendent 44 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 45 MONDAY 13 TUESDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 15 THURSDAY 16 FRIDAY 17 September

September 2010 October 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” – Harold Geneen Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 18 9:00 AM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country vs Bonner Springs High School (Away) Class #3 Class #3 12:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country vs Clark MS (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 19 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf vs Osage City HighSchool (Away) 4:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Valley MS--Mayetta) Newsletter Items Due 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball vs Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) Yom Kippur begins at sundown 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball vs Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) Tonganoxie MS (Tonganoxie MS) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal 8:30 AM - Varsity Girls Tennis 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Hiawatha Middle School (Hiawatha MS) October Trip Requests Due Valley MS--Mayetta) 4:30 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country Hiawatha Invitational 4:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Maur Hill-Mount Baldwin Invitational (Away) (Fun Run) (Away) Reg. Deadline for Oct. 23rd ACT Tonganoxie MS (Tonganoxie MS) Academy (PLHS Soccer Field) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Mill Valley High School 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal (Mill Valley HS) Test Date 4:00 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis 4:30 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country Hiawatha Invitational (Away) Valley MS--Mayetta) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football Hiawatha, Sabetha (Away) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) Valley MS--Mayetta) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley High School vs Nemaha Valley High School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha High (Home) School (Jeff West HS) 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley High (Away) Football vs Sabetha High School School (Home) 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha High 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Royal Valley High School (Home) Daily Events Daily Events (Home) School (Sabetha High School) 5:30 PM - Freshman Boys Football vs Silver Lake High School (Away) 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha High School 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Hiawatha Middle School (Hiawatha MS) (Sabetha High School) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Mill Valley High School (Mill 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Maur Hill-Mount Valley HS) Academy (PLHS Soccer Field) cauterize – burn or sear a wound. The blood vessels needed to be cauterized in order to stop the bleeding. -ous (full of, having) – gracious, nervous, pompous, courageous, vicious 46 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 47 MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 September

September 2010 October 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “Truth is powerful and it prevails.” – Sojourner Truth Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 25 KU Band Day 7:00 AM - Varsity Boy/Girl Cross Country Rim Rock (Away)

Class #3 Class #3 8:00 AM - 7A Girls Volleyball PLMS A-Team Tournament (Home) 8:00 AM - 8A Girls Volleyball PLMS A-Team Tournament (Home) 8:00 AM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Tonganoxie Varsity Tournament (Away) 8:30 AM - 7B Girls Volleyball B-Team Tournament (Away)

Class #4 Class #4 8:30 AM - 8B Girls Volleyball B-Team Tournament (Away) 8:30 PM - Varsity Girls Tennis Baldwin Round Robin Tournament (Away) SUNDAY 26 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

3:30 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country vs Tonganoxie High 1st Day of Autumn Mileage Vouchers Due School (Away) First Day of Autumn No School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLMS Mid Quarter Progress Reports 1st Day of Autumn 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football Gym) 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting No School for Students Football vs Nemaha Valley 4:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLMS vs Santa Fe Trail High School Gym) 4:00 PM - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30 AM - Junior Varsity Girls Tennis High School (Home) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLHS Gym) 4:00PM-8:00PM Baldwin Invitational (Away) Jr. Kaw Cheerleaders (Home) 4:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLHS Gym) 2:00 PM - Parent Teacher Conferences-- 4:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Desoto, Mill Valley (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer 4:00 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country Tonganoxie 2:00PM-8:00PM Invitational (Away) vs Bonner Springs High School 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf vs Hayden High 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Royal Valley MS (PLHS (Bonner Springs HS) Football Field) School (Cypress Ridge Golf Course) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLMS 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs 4:15 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Highland Daily Events Gym) Bonner Springs High School Daily Events 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball Santa Fe Trail, Holton (PLMS Park High School (Highland Park HS) Gym) (Bonner Springs HS) 5:45 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Royal Valley MS (PLHS Football Field) 7:00 PM - KU Honors Program Highland Park High School (Highland Reception Park HS)

gratis – free. The company gave one trip gratis to every salesman. -form- (form, shape) – uniform, conform, formulary, perform, formal, formula

48 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 49 MONDAY 27 TUESDAY 28 WEDNESDAY 29 THURSDAY 30 FRIDAY 1 September

September 2010 October 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “When you cease to dream, you cease to live.” – Malcolm S. Forbes Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 2 8:30 AM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country Baldwin Invitational (Away) Class #3 Class #3 8:30 AM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country Baldwin Invitational (Away) TBA - 7A Girls Volleyball Big 7 League Tournament (Away) TBA - 8A Girls Volleyball Big 7 Class #4 Class #4 League Tournament (Away)

SUNDAY 3 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha Middle 8:30 AM - Varsity Girls Tennis Bonner Springs Invitational School (PLMS Gym) 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf Santa End of Junior Class Magazine (Away) HOMECOMING 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha Middle Fe Trail Invitational (Away) Sales 1:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Golf Jeff West Invitational 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football School (Sabetha MS) (Village Greens) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Jeff West MS (Jeff vs Royal Valley High School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Football vs Santa West MS) Fe Trail High School (Away) Volleyball vs Nemaha Valley Volleyball Topeka West, 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Hayden High HOMECOMING (Home) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs High School (Home) Topeka High, Silver Lake School (PLHS Soccer Field) Tonganoxie High School (PLHS Soccer Field) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs Holton High 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha Middle 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls (Away) School (Home) School (Sabetha MS) Volleyball vs Nemaha Valley 7:00 PM - HOMECOMING 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Holton High 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Volleyball vs Sabetha Middle School (Home) High School (Home) PARADE 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Holton High Daily Events School (Sabetha MS) Daily Events School (Home) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Football vs Santa Fe 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Jeff West MS (Jeff Trail High School (Away) vs Nemaha Valley High School West MS) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Tonganoxie 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Hayden High School High School (PLHS Soccer Field) (Home) (PLHS Soccer Field) -mor-, -mort- (mortal, death) – mortal, immortal, morality, mortician, mortuary, mortify, tawdry – cheap and gaudy. He won a few tawdry charms at the carnival. mortgage 50 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 51 MONDAY 4 TUESDAY 5 WEDNESDAY 6 THURSDAY 7 FRIDAY 8 October

October 2010 November 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “To tend, unfailingly, unflinchingly, towards a goal, is the secret of success.” – Anna Pavlova Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 9 8:00 AM - Freshman Girls Volleyball PLHS Freshman Tournament (Home) Class #3 Class #3 9:00 AM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Atchison High School Atchison Varsity Tournament Invitational (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Tennis Regionals (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 10 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

8:30 AM - Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Bonner 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf Rossville Tournament (Away) 3:00 PM - Varsity Girls Golf Silver PLHS Picture Retakes & Group 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Cross Country Sabetha Time Cards Due Lake Golf Tournament (Away) Springs Invitational (Away) Invitational (Fun Run) (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Pictures 4:00 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross Country Sabetha 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football 4:15 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Tennis Baldwin High School (PLHS Soccer 7:00 PM - 7th-8th Grade Band Invitational (Away) vs Holton High School (Away) vs Baldwin High School (Away) 4:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Maur Hill-Mount Academy Field) concert (PLHS Gym) (PLHS Soccer Field) TBA - Varsity Girls Tennis 4:30 PM - Fr/So Boys Football vs 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs Carbondale Elementary Regional Girls Tennis (Away) Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) School (Away) Royal Valley High School (Away) 4:30 PM - Freshman Boys Football vs Holton High School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball (Home) Soccer vs Immaculata High vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Santa 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Pleasant Ridge, Fe Trail HS) Jackson Heights (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Pleasant Ridge, Jackson Daily Events School (Immaculata HS) Daily Events 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Santa Heights (Senior Recognition) (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer Fe Trail High School (Santa Fe Trail HS) 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Maur Hill-Mount 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Baldwin Academy (PLHS Soccer Field) vs Immaculata High School 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs Carbondale Elementary (Immaculata HS) High School (PLHS Soccer Field) School (Away) syn- (together) – synthetic, synchronize, synthesis, synchronous, syndicate, syndrome, synonym, adamant – unyielding; firm in opinion. The teacher was adamant about homework being done. synopsis, syntax 52 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 53 MONDAY 11 TUESDAY 12 WEDNESDAY 13 THURSDAY 14 FRIDAY 15 October

October 2010 November 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “It is better to ask some of the questions than to know all the answers.” – James Thurber Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 16 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball SFT Tourney (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Tennis State Class #3 Class #3 (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 17 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Columbus Day (Observed) 4:30 PM - 7th Boys Football vs PLHS PSAT Test Date 4:00 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Cross November Trip Requests Due 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Football Sabetha Middle School (PLHS PLHS PSAT Test Date Country Big 7 League Meet 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football vs Holton High School (Home) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Football Field) 7:00 PM - 7th-12th Grade Vocal (Santa Fe Trail HS) vs Tonganoxie High School vs Basehor-Linwood High School 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Music Concert (PLHS Little 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Senior Recognition (Home) (PLHS Soccer Field) Volleyball Tonganoxie, Piper Theatre) Volleyball Eudora, Tonganoxie, TBA - Varsity Girls Tennis State 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs (Home) Lansing (Eudora HS) (Away) Basehor-Linwood High School 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Senior Recognition (PLHS Soccer Tonganoxie, Piper (Home) Daily Events Field) Daily Events 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting 6:00 PM - 8th Boys Football vs TBA - Varsity Girls Golf Regionals Sabetha Middle School (PLHS (Away) Football Field) effulgent – brilliantly radiant. The windows of the skyscraper reflected the effulgent rays of the un- (not) – unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, uncooked, unharmed, setting sun. unattended 54 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 55 MONDAY 18 TUESDAY 19 WEDNESDAY 20 THURSDAY 21 FRIDAY 22 October

October 2010 November 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there’s love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.”

Class #2 Class #2 – Ella Fitzgerald SATURDAY 23 ACT Test Date (Reg. Deadline Sept 17th) Taste of Elegance Class #3 Class #3 TBA - Varsity Boy/Girl Cross Country Regionals (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Volleyball Sub- State (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 24 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl vs Mileage Vouchers Due 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (PLMS Gym) End of 1st Nine Weeks Bonner Springs High School (Away) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (PLHS Gym) Soccer vs Bishop Miege HS 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting 4:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl JCN Taste of Elegance Set-up (Away) 5:00 PM - Freshman Girls Volleyball vs Invitational (Away) Hiawatha High School (Away) 10:00 AM - Blood Drive 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl JCN 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball 5:30 PM - PLHS Site Council Invitational (Away) vs Jefferson West High School Football vs Tonganoxie High 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Soccer vs Eudora High Atchison, Pleasant Ridge, Jackson Meeting School (Eudora HS) (Away) School (Away) Heights (Away) 6:00 PM - PLMS/PLHS Winter 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (PLMS 6:30 PM - Freshman Boys Football 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Gym) Hiawatha High School (Away) Sports Meeting 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (PLHS Gym) vs Tonganoxie High School 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Topeka High, 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Pleasant 7:00 PM - National Honor Society Highland Park (Away) Daily Events (Away) Daily Events Ridge, Jackson Heights, Atchison Induction 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball Topeka High, Highland 6:30 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs (PLHS Gym) Park (Away) Bishop Miege HS (Away) 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Soccer vs Eudora High School 5:00 PM - Varsity Girls Volleyball vs (Eudora HS) TBA - Varsity Girls Golf State (Away) Hiawatha High School (Away) invalidate – weaken; destroy. She wanted to invalidate his argument with facts contradicting what he’d said. -archy (chief, first, rule) – monarchy, oligarchy, hierarchy, anarchy, patriarchy 56 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 57 MONDAY 25 TUESDAY 26 WEDNESDAY 27 THURSDAY 28 FRIDAY 29 October

October 2010 November 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “I am what time, circumstance and history have made of me, certainly, but I am also much more than that. So are we all.” – James Baldwin Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 30 TBA - Varsity Boy/Girl Cross Country State (Away) TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer Class #3 Class #3 Regionals (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Volleyball State (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 31

Class #5 Class #5 Halloween Halloween Halloween Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

1/2 Day Teacher Work Day 2nd Nine Week Begins TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Football Elementary Parties and Parade No School for Students 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha 3:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boy/ Regionals (Away) vs Basehor-Linwood High 7:30 PM - International Club Middle School (Hiawatha Armory) Girl Scholars Bowl vs Bonner School (Away) Halloween Dance 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha Springs High School (Away) TBA - 7A Girls Basketball TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer Middle School (Hiawatha MS) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Football vs TBA - 7A Girls Basketball Basehor- Basehor-Linwood Invitational Regionals (Away) Jefferson West High School (Home) Linwood Invitational (Away) (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Volleyball 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha TBA - 8A Girls Basketball Basehor- Middle School (Hiawatha Armory) TBA - 8A Girls Basketball State (Away) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha Linwood Invitational (Away) Basehor-Linwood Invitational Daily Events Daily Events Middle School (Hiawatha MS) TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer (Away) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Football vs Regionals (Away) Jefferson West High School (Home) TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer Regionals (Away) Regionals (Away)

wary – very cautious. The old man grew wary of his daughter’s motives. -ician (specialist) – technician, musician, beautician, physician, statistician, clinician, electrician

58 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 59 MONDAY 1 TUESDAY 2 WEDNESDAY 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAY 5 November

November 2010 December 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Class #2 Class #2 – Maya Angelou SATURDAY 6 TBA - Varsity Boys Football Regionals (Away) TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer State Class #3 Class #3 (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 7

Class #5 Class #5 Standard Time returns Daylight Saving’s Time Ends Daylight Saving’s Time Ends Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Election Day 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Reg. Deadline for Dec 11th ACT Royal Valley MS (Royal Valley 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) Test Date ES--Hoyt) Lansing, Pleasant Ridge 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer State 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs (Lansing MS) Jeff West MS (PLHS Gym) (Away) Royal Valley MS (Royal Valley TBA - Varsity Boys Football Bi- 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs MS--Mayetta) District (Away) Jeff West MS (PLMS Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal Valley TBA - Varsity Boys Soccer 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Quarterfinals (Away) Jeff West MS (PLHS Gym) Daily Events ES--Hoyt) Daily Events 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Royal Valley MS (Royal Valley MS--Mayetta)

juxtapose – place side by side. Comparison will be easier if you juxtapose the two items. -itis (infection) – appendicitis, tonsillitis, bursitis, arthritis, gastroenteritis, colitis

60 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 61 MONDAY 8 TUESDAY 9 WEDNESDAY 10 THURSDAY 11 FRIDAY 12 November

November 2010 December 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open.” – Thomas Dewar Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 13 KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK 8:15 AM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Silver Lake Tournament Class #3 Class #3 (Away) 7:00 PM - PLHS Musical Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 14

Class #5 Class #5 KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK Veterans Day KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs December Trip Requests Due Carbondale Elementary School 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Time Cards Due KSHSAA BUFFER WEEK 7:00 PM - PLHS Musical Holton, Jeff West (Away) 1:00 PM - PLHS Musical Dress Veteran’s Day TBA - Varsity Boys Football (Scranton Jr High) Veteran’s Day 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Rehearsal 3:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl Sectionals (Away) Carbondale Elementary School Holton, Jeff West, Lansing Turner JV Invitational (Away) (Carbondale) 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Middle 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs (Away) School (PLMS Gym) Carbondale Elementary School 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Middle (Scranton Jr High) School (PLHS Gym)

Daily Events Daily Events 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Middle 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs School (PLMS Gym) Carbondale Elementary School 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Middle (Carbondale) School (PLHS Gym) 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting 5:30 PM - PLHS Musical Dinner Show obtuse – lacking in intellect. Because he was so obtuse, he could not follow the teacher’s reasoning. -cise- (cut) – excise, incisors, incision, incisive, precise, concise, decision 62 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 63 MONDAY 15 TUESDAY 16 WEDNESDAY 17 THURSDAY 18 FRIDAY 19 November

November 2010 December 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 20 8:30 AM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Rossville Tournament (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 21 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Eid al-Adha begins at sundown Mid-Quarter Progress Reports 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Mileage Vouchers Due 1st Day of Practice for PLHS 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting Holton MS (Holton MS) TBA - Varsity Boys Football Sub- Winter Sports 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs State (Away) Newsletter Items Due Holton MS (Holton HS--Aux Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (Holton MS) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Daily Events Daily Events Holton MS (Holton HS--Aux Gym)

sedentary – inactive; characterized by too little exercise. She led a sedentary life filled with TV -scrib- (write) – scribble, inscribe, scribe, describe, conscription, transcribe, subscribe, prescribe, watching. manuscript 64 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 65 MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY 24 THURSDAY 25 FRIDAY 26 November

November 2010 December 2010 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Great things are not done by impulse, but a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 27 TBA - Varsity Boys Football State (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 28 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs 4:30 PM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Thanksgiving Break--No School Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Break--No School Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Jeff West, Mill Creek (PLMS Thanksgiving Gym) Gym) Thanksgiving 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Thanksgiving Break--No School Hiawatha Middle School (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS

Daily Events Gym) Daily Events 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLHS Gym) -logy (study, science) – biology, anthropology, geology, neurology, entomology, philology, thwart – prevent from taking place. He felt that everyone was trying to thwart his plans. mythology 66 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 67 MONDAY 29 TUESDAY 30 WEDNESDAY 1 THURSDAY 2 FRIDAY 3 December

December 2010 January 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.” – Matsuo Basho Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 4 9:00 AM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Big 7 League Tournament (Home) Class #3 Class #3 1:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl Washburn HI Q (Away) TBA - District Band and Choir Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 5 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Jeff West MS (Ozawkie 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs 4:30 PM - 7th/8th Boys Wrestling Hanukkah begins at sundown 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Attendance Center) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Jeff West MS (Jeff West MS) Royal Valley MS (PLMS Gym) Royal Valley, St. Marys (Away) 6:30 PM - Senior Finanical Aid Wrestling Silver Lake, ACCHS 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Atchison County 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Night (Home) Comm High School (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Atchison County Royal Valley MS (PLHS Gym) 7:00 PM - 7th-8th Band and Vocal 5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Comm High School (Away) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Jeff West MS (Ozawkie 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Music Concert Silver Lake, ACCHS (Home) Attendance Center) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs Jeff West MS (Jeff Royal Valley MS (PLMS Gym) West MS) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Atchison County Comm High School (Away) Royal Valley MS (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Atchison County Comm Daily Events Daily Events High School (Away) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Atchison County Comm High School (Away) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Atchison County Comm High School (Away) -dict- (say) – dictionary, predict, malediction, dictation, dictator, interdict, contradict, edict, inundate – flood. The celebrity was inundated with requests for his autograph. verdict, benediction, abdicate 68 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 69 MONDAY 6 TUESDAY 7 WEDNESDAY 8 THURSDAY 9 FRIDAY 10 December

December 2010 January 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together.” – Vesta Kelly Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 11 ACT Test Date (Reg. Deadline Nov 5th) 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Boy/ Class #3 Class #3 Girl Scholars Bowl Hiawatha Invitational (Away) 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Eudora Varsity Tournament (Away) 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Class #4 Class #4 Eudora Varsity Tournament (Away)

SUNDAY 12

Class #5 Class #5 1:00 PM - PLHS Site Council Meeting 2:00 PM - PLHS/PLMS Winter Band and Singers Concert Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Muharram begins at sundown 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball 3:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl January Trip Requests Due 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Time Cards Due 4:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) Scholars Bowl Eudora (Away) vs Turner High School (Away) 1:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Eudora Varsity Carbondale Elementary School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball 5:00 PM - 7A Girls Basketball vs Tournament (Away) vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) 7:00 PM - 5th-6th Grade Band & Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha 1:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Eudora Varsity (PLMS Gym) Tournament (Away) 4:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Vocal Music Concert High School) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Sabetha Carbondale Elementary School Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) 5:00 PM - 8A Girls Basketball vs Sabetha High School (Away) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Sabetha High (PLHS Gym) Middle School (Sabetha MS) School (Away) 5:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) 6:00 PM - 7B Girls Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Sabetha High 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha School (Away) Carbondale Elementary School 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Sabetha High Daily Events (PLMS Gym) Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) Daily Events High School) School (Away) 5:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - 8B Girls Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Sabetha High Santa Fe Trail High School (Home) Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha School (Away) Carbondale Elementary School 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Sabetha High (PLHS Gym) MS) School (Away)

loquacious – talkative. He is very loquacious and spends hours on the telephone. -neo- (new) – neologism, neophyte, Neolithic, neoclassic, neonatal

70 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 71 MONDAY 13 TUESDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 15 THURSDAY 16 FRIDAY 17 December

December 2010 January 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.” – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 18 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 19 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

6:00 PM - 5th-8th Grade Band 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting 7:00 PM - K-1st Grade Music 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Concert vs Silver Lake High School (PLHS 7:00 PM - 2nd-4th Grade Music Program vs Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Gym) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Program vs Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Silver Lake High School (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Silver Lake High School (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Silver Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Lake High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs

Daily Events Daily Events Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Silver Lake High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Silver Nemaha Valley High School (Away) Lake High School (PLHS Gym)

repugnance – loathing. She looked at the criminal with repugnance. ad- (to) – adhesive, adapt, addendum, addition, adherent, advent, advocate

72 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 73 MONDAY 20 TUESDAY 21 WEDNESDAY 22 THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 December

December 2010 January 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” – Ayn Rand Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 25 Christmas Christmas Christmas Class #3 Class #3 KSHSAA Non-Practice Date Winter Break--No School Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 26

Class #5 Class #5 Kwanzaa begins KSHSAA Non-Practice Date Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

First Day of Winter Mileage Vouchers Due 1st Day of Winter Elementary Winter Parties KSHSAA Non-Practice Date KSHSAA Non-Practice Date PLHS Finals 1st Day of Winter End of 2nd Nine Weeks Winter Break--No School Winter Break--No School PLHS Finals PLHS Make-up/Activity Day 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (PLHS Gym) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Jefferson

Daily Events West High School (PLHS Gym) Daily Events 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (PLHS Gym)

rescind – void. Because of public resentment, the legislature had to rescind the new law. -centri- (center) – centrifugal, centripetal, centrist, concentric, decentralize, eccentric

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December 2010 January 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 1 New Year’s Day New Years Day Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 2 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

KSHSAA Non-Practice Date Winter Break--No School Winter Break--No School Winter Break--No School New Year’s Eve Winter Break--No School Winter Break--No School Daily Events Daily Events

-duc-, -duct- (lead) – induce, seduce, produce, reduce, conduct, ductile, abduct, induct, product, taut – tight. They pulled the rope taut for a firm hold. reduction, deduction, reproduction 76 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 77 MONDAY 3 TUESDAY 4 WEDNESDAY 5 THURSDAY 6 FRIDAY 7 January

January 2011 February 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “I change myself, I change the world.” – Gloria Anzaldua Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 8 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Jeff West Invitational (Away) Class #3 Class #3 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling Piper Invitational (Away) 9:00 AM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Jeff West Invitational (Away) Class #4 Class #4 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Rossville Wrestling Tournament (Away) SUNDAY 9 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

No School for Students 3rd Nine Weeks Begins 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Teacher Inservice & Work Day Reg. Deadline for Feb 12th ACT Holton MS (PLMS Gym) vs Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Test Date 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Holton MS (PLHS Gym) vs Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Holton MS (PLMS Gym) Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) Holton MS (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling

Daily Events Daily Events Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) Jeff West, Hiawatha (Jeff West HS) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs 5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Jeff Hiawatha High School (PLHS Gym) West, Hiawatha (Jeff West HS)

grandiose – imposing; pompous. The professor’s grandiose manner overwhelmed his students. -spir- (breath) – spirit, conspire, inspire, aspire, expire, perspire, respiration, aspirator

78 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 79 MONDAY 10 TUESDAY 11 WEDNESDAY 12 THURSDAY 13 FRIDAY 14 January

January 2011 February 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” – e.e. cummings Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 15 9:30 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Basehor-Linwood Varsity Tournament (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 16 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Time Cards Due 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Royal February Trip Requests Due 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Basketball vs Royal Valley High Valley MS (Royal Valley MS--Mayetta) Newsletter Items Due Scholars Bowl PLHS 3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Basehor- Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars School (Away) Invitational (Home) Linwood Varsity Tournament (Away) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Bowl Pleasant Ridge High School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha Middle School (PLHS Gym) vs Royal Valley High School (Away) 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Invitational (Away) Holton High School (PLHS Gym) 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Wrestling Mill Valley JV Match- 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Royal 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Holton Big 7 League Meet (Jeff West HS) Valley MS (Royal Valley MS--Mayetta) High School (PLHS Gym) Royal Valley High School (Away) up (Away) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Holton 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs 6:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Royal High School (PLHS Gym) Hiawatha Middle School (PLMS Gym) Royal Valley High School (Away) Valley MS (Royal Valley MS--Mayetta) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Holton High Daily Events 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Daily Events 7:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Royal School (PLHS Gym) Hiawatha Middle School (PLHS Gym) Royal Valley High School (Away) Valley MS (Royal Valley MS--Mayetta) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Holton 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Holton High Royal Valley High School (Away) School (PLHS Gym)

maniacal – insane; raving mad. His maniacal laughter frightened the children. -fer- (carry) – transfer, infer, refer, defer, ferry, confer, aquifer, auriferous

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January 2011 February 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “To love what you do and feel that it matters – how could anything be more fun?” – Catharine Graham Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 22 9:30 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Holton Invitational (Away) TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball Class #3 Class #3 Baldwin Invitational (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 23 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Jeff West 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting Mileage Vouchers Due 3:30 PM - Junior Varsity MS (PLMS Gym) 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Carbondale Martin Luther King Jr. Day 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Jeff West Elementary School (Scranton Jr High) Boys Wrestling Holton JV No School for Students MS (PLMS Gym) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Carbondale Tournament (Away) Teacher Inservice 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Elementary School (Carbondale) TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball TBA - FBLA District II Contest Oskaloosa High School (Oskaloosa HS) 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Carbondale Baldwin Invitational (Away) 6:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Jeff West Elementary School (Scranton Jr High) MS (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Carbondale 6:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Jeff West Elementary School (Carbondale) MS (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling Daily Events 7:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Daily Events Santa Fe Trail, Sabetha (Santa Fe Oskaloosa High School (Oskaloosa HS) Trail HS) TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball Baldwin 5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Santa Fe Invitational (Away) Trail, Sabetha (Santa Fe Trail HS) -pend- (hang) – pending, pendulum, pendant, impending, depend, pendulous, suspend, expletive – profanity. The coach did not allow expletives to be used in the locker room. appendage, expenditure 82 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 83 MONDAY 24 TUESDAY 25 WEDNESDAY 26 THURSDAY 27 FRIDAY 28 January

January 2011 February 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 Class #1 Class #1 30 31 Weekly Quote: “I don’t know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future.” – Ralph Abernathy Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 29 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Baldwin Invitational (Away) TBA - 7B Boys Basketball Class #3 Class #3 Jefferson County North B-Team Tournament (Away) TBA - 8B Boys Basketball Jefferson County North B-Team Tournament (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball Class #4 Class #4 JCN Invitational (Away)

SUNDAY 30 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball Sabetha Middle School (PLMS Middle School (Hiawatha Armory) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha Scholars Bowl Baldwin (Away) Wrestling ACCHS, Holton JCN Invitational (Away) Gym) Middle School (Hiawatha MS) (ACCHS) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha 5:30 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Sabetha Middle School (PLHS Middle School (Hiawatha Armory) ACCHS, Holton (ACCHS) Gym) 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Middle School (Hiawatha MS) Sabetha Middle School (PLMS 5:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Oskaloosa High School (PLHS Gym) Daily Events Gym) 7:00 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Daily Events 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Oskaloosa High School (PLHS Gym) Sabetha Middle School (PLHS TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball JCN Gym) Invitational (Away)

remiss – negligent. He is remiss in his obligation if he doesn’t give a contribution. -dom (quality, realm) – kingdom, freedom, wisdom, stardom, chiefdom

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February 2011 March 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “The character of every act depends upon the circumstances in which it is done.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 5 Regional Piano Festival Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 6 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Groundhog Day Chinese New Year No School 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Holton MS (Holton MS) vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) Ground Hog Day No School for Students 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Sabetha High School (PLHS Gym) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs vs Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) Mid Quarter Progress Reports 2:00 PM - Parent Teacher 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Holton MS (Holton HS--Aux 4:00 PM - Parent Teacher Conferences--2:00PM-8:00PM Sabetha High School (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Gym) Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) Conferences--4:00PM-8:00PM 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Sabetha High School (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Scholars Bowl Regionals 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Sabetha Holton MS (Holton MS) Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) (Away) High School Winter Royalty (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Sabetha High School (PLHS Gym) Daily Events Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) Daily Events Holton MS (Holton HS--Aux 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Sabetha 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs High School Winter Royalty (PLHS Gym) Gym) Santa Fe Trail High School (Away) TBA - Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling Big 7 League Tournament (Away) -micro- (small) – micron, microscope, microwave, microfilm, microphone, microcosm, compatible – in harmony with. They were compatible neighbors, never arguing over anything. microorganism 86 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 87 MONDAY 7 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 9 THURSDAY 10 FRIDAY 11 February

February 2011 March 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence, but it comes from within. It is there all the time.” – Anna Freud Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 12 Lincoln’s Birthday ACT Test Date (Reg. Deadline Jan 4th) Class #3 Class #3 TBA - Varsity Boy/Girl Scholars Bowl State (Away) TBA - Varsity Boys Wrestling Big 7 League Tournament (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 13 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs 1:00 PM - Randy Nadler Program Time Cards Due March Trip Requests Due 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Jefferson 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs Royal Valley MS (PLMS Gym) West High School (Away) 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Jefferson Nemaha Valley High School (PLHS Gym) 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs West High School (Away) vs Jeff West MS (Ozawkie 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Royal Valley MS (PLHS Gym) 5:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling Anderson Attendance Center) Nemaha Valley High School (PLHS Gym) County, Hayden (Home) 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs 5:00 PM - Varsity Boys Wrestling Anderson County, 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Nemaha Valley High School (PLHS Gym) Royal Valley MS (PLMS Gym) Hayden (Senior Recognition) (Home) Jeff West MS (Jeff West MS) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Nemaha 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Jefferson 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs West High School (Away) 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball Valley High School (PLHS Gym) Royal Valley MS (PLHS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Jefferson West vs Jeff West MS (Ozawkie 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Daily Events High School (Away) Daily Events Nemaha Valley High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Jefferson Attendance Center) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs West High School (Away) 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Nemaha Valley High School (PLHS Gym) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Jefferson West High School (Away) Jeff West MS (Jeff West MS)

mesmerize – hypnotize. The music seems to mesmerize her into a trance. -hydro- (water) – hydroplane, hydroponics, hydraulic, dehydrate, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia

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February 2011 March 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 19 State Piano TBA - Varsity Boys Wrestling Regionals (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 20 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Mawlid al-Nabi begins at sundown 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting 5:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Mileage Vouchers Due Valentine’s Day Royal Valley High School (PLHS Gym) Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball vs No School for Students 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha High School (Away) Teacher Inservice Royal Valley High School (PLHS Gym) High School) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball vs Valentine’s Day 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs 5:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha High School (Away) 4:00 PM - 7A Boys Basketball vs Carbondale Royal Valley High School (PLHS Gym) Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Elementary School (PLMS Gym) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Royal Hiawatha High School (Away) MS) 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs 4:00 PM - 8A Boys Basketball vs Carbondale Valley High School Senior Recognition 6:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Elementary School (PLHS Gym) Hiawatha High School (Away) (PLHS Gym) Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Hiawatha 5:00 PM - 7B Boys Basketball vs Carbondale 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs

Daily Events Daily Events High School (Away) Elementary School (PLMS Gym) Royal Valley High School (PLHS Gym) High School) 5:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs Carbondale 6:00 PM - 8B Boys Basketball vs 7:30 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Hiawatha 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Royal High School (Away) Elementary School (PLHS Gym) Valley High School Senior Recognition Sabetha Middle School (Sabetha TBA - Varsity Boys Wrestling Regionals (Away) 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting (PLHS Gym) MS) genealogy – family tree; lineage. He was proud of his genealogy and referred to his ancestors often. -photo- (light) – photograph, photometer, photon, photogenic, photosynthesis 90 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 91 MONDAY 21 TUESDAY 22 WEDNESDAY 23 THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY 25 February

February 2011 March 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – Oprah Winfrey Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 26 TBA - Varsity Boys Wrestling State (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 27 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Presidents’ Day Washington’s Birthday 7:00 PM - PLHS Band Concert 6:00 PM - PLHS Site Council TBA - Varsity Boys Wrestling President’s Day 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Meeting State (Away) vs Holton High School (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Basketball 7:00 PM - PLMS/PLHS Spring vs Holton High School (Away) Sports Parents’ Meeting 6:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Holton High School (Away) 6:00 PM - Varsity Girls Basketball vs Holton High School (Away)

Daily Events 7:30 PM - Freshman Girls Basketball vs Daily Events Holton High School (Away) 7:30 PM - Varsity Boys Basketball vs Holton High School (Away)

equitable – impartial; just. I am seeking an equitable solution to this dispute. -pan- (all) – panorama, panoply, pandemic, pantheism, pantheon, pandemonium, Pan-American

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March 2011 April 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent.” – Isaac Newton Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 5 TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball Sub-State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball Class #3 Class #3 Sub-State (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 6 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

1st Day of Practice for PLHS TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball Reg. Deadline for Apr 9th ACT Springs Sports Sub-State (Away) Sub-State (Away) Test Date TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball Sub-State (Away) Sub-State (Away) Daily Events Daily Events

replica – copy. This is a replica of the original Constitution. -ess (female) – goddess, lioness, actress, princess, baroness, priestess, waitress

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March 2011 April 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” – Abigail Adams Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 12 TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball Class #3 Class #3 State (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 13

Class #5 Class #5 Daylight-Saving Time begins Daylight Savings Time Starts Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

7:00 PM - 6th-8th Grade Band Ash Wednesday Time Cards Due End of 3rd Nine Weeks Concert Ash Wednesday TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball Mileage Vouchers Due TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball State (Away) Newsletter Items Due State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball TBA - Varsity Boys Basketball TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball State (Away) State (Away) State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Basketball State (Away) Daily Events Daily Events

affable – pleasant. Although our principal is firm, she is an affable individual. -penta- (five) – pentagram, pentagon, pentameter, pentathlon, pentarchy, pentahedron

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March 2011 April 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 19 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 20

Class #5 Class #5 First Day of Spring 1st Day of Spring Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Spring Break--No School Spring Break--No School Spring Break--No School St. Patrick’s Day Spring Break--No School 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting Spring Break--No School St. Patrick’s Day Daily Events Daily Events

-tele- (far) – telescope, telephone, telegraph, telegram, television, telecast, telekinesis, telepathy, mores – customs, morals. Mores differ among social groups, depending on accepted traditions. teleology 98 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 99 MONDAY 21 TUESDAY 22 WEDNESDAY 23 THURSDAY 24 FRIDAY 25 March

March 2011 April 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.” – Harriet Woods Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 26 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 27 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

April Trip Requests Due 4th Nine Weeks Begins 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting No School for Students 7:00 PM - 8th Grade Enrollment Teacher Inservice & Work Day Daily Events Daily Events

-vid-, -vis- (see) – video, evident, provide, providence, vide, visible, revise, supervise, vista, visit, nebulous – cloudy; vague. Your theories are too nebulous; please clarify them. vision 100 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 101 MONDAY 28 TUESDAY 29 WEDNESDAY 30 THURSDAY 31 FRIDAY 1 March

March 2011 April 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.” – Louis Pasteur Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 2 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 3 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball 4:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys State FBLA April Fools’ Day vs Mc Louth High School DH Baseball vs Maur Hill-Mount April Fool’s Day (McLouth Sports Complex) Academy (Home) State FBLA 6:00 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track vs Maur Hill-Mount Academy Baldwin (Away) (Home) Daily Events Daily Events

burly – big and sturdy. He easily hoisted the logs atop his burly shoulder. -poly- (many) – polyphony, polygon, polychrome, polytheist, polygamy, polyp

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April 2011 May 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am

Class #2 Class #2 afraid.” – Audre Lorde SATURDAY 9 ACT Test Date (Reg. Deadline Mar 4th) Regional Music Festivals--Solos Class #3 Class #3 and Small Ensembles (Baker University) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 10 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

1:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf vs 2:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf Mill 4:00 PM - Fr/So Boy/Girl Track Jeff Time Cards Due Wamego High School (Away) Valley Invitational (Away) West Invitational (Away) 2:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Baseball 3:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 7:00 PM - PLHS Spring Vocal vs Spring Hill High School DH SFT, Jeff West, Mission Valley Golf Jeff West JV Invitational Music Program (Home) (Away) (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track 4:30 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Track vs Jefferson West High School DH vs Basehor-Linwood High Big 7 League Quad @ SFT (Jeff West HS) School (Away) (Away) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball vs Daily Events Daily Events Spring Hill High School DH (Away) 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Jefferson West High School DH (Jeff West HS) crevice – crack; fissure. The mountain climbers found footholds in the tiny crevices in the re- (back, again) – return, report, review, retract, regain, reiterate, retell, revive, revise, mountainside. regenerate, regurgitate 104 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 105 MONDAY 11 TUESDAY 12 WEDNESDAY 13 THURSDAY 14 FRIDAY 15 April

April 2011 May 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.” – James Oppenheim Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 16 PLHS AFTER PROM PLHS PROM Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 17

Class #5 Class #5 Palm Sunday PLHS After Prom Cleanup Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track State Music Festival--Large State Music Festival--Large May Trip Requests Due vs Royal Valley High School PLHS Invitational (Home) Groups Groups Newsletter Items Due DH (Home) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Baseball vs Royal Valley High Osage City HighSchool (Away) Softball vs St. Thomas Royal Valley High School DH School DH (Away) 4:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track Aquinas High School (Home) (LEC Softball Field) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Jeff West Invitational (Away) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting Softball vs Royal Valley High vs Jefferson West High School School DH (Away) DH (PLHS Baseball Field) Daily Events Daily Events 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs St. Thomas Aquinas High School DH (Home)

alleviate - relieve. Aspirin should alleviate the pain of your sore throat. -ward (in the direction of) – westward, backward, toward, downward, leeward, landward

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April 2011 May 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” – Alice Walker Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 23 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf vs Osawatomie High School (Away) Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 24

Class #5 Class #5 Easter Easter Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Passover begins at sundown 3:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Mid-Quarter Progress Reports 4:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Golf Sabetha, Earth Day 10:00 AM - Junior Varsity Boys Golf vs Nemaha Valley, Hiawatha (Away) Bonner Springs High School (Away) Golf vs Immaculata High Mileage Vouchers Due 4:00 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track Eudora Good Friday School (Away) 8:45 AM - Transportation Meeting Invitational (Away) Good Friday 3:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track Perry 4:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf Sabetha, Nemaha Relays (Home) 3:30 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track Valley, Hiawatha (Away) No School 4:00 PM - Fr/So Boy/Girl Track Tonganoxie Baldwin, Louisburg, Harrison 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Baseball vs (Away) Rossville High School DH (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball vs MO (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball vs Lansing Holton High School DH (Grantville 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys High School (Grantville Softball Field) Softball Field) Baseball vs Holton High 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball vs Rossville Daily Events Daily Events High School DH (Home) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball vs Holton School DH (Away) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball vs Rossville High High School DH (Home) School DH (Home) 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Holton 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Rossville High High School DH (LEC Softball Field) School DH (Home)

docile – teachable; obedient. As docile as he seems, the lion was once very ferocious. -hypo- (below, beneath) – hypodermic, hypocrite, hypotenuse, hypothermia, hypothesis

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April 2011 May 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Our lives improve only when we take chances – and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.”

Class #2 Class #2 – Walter Anderson SATURDAY 30 State Music Festivals--Solos and Small Ensembles TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball Class #3 Class #3 Varsity Baseball Tournament (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 1 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

No School for Students 9:00 AM - Varsity Boys Golf vs St. Administrative Professional’s Day 3:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Golf vs TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball Teacher Inservice Day Marys High School (Away) 7:00 PM - PLHS Art Fair/Jazz Horton High School (Away) Varsity Baseball Tournament 4:00 PM - Fr/So Boy/Girl Track PLHS 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Concert 3:30 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track (Away) Fr-So Invitational (Home) Baseball vs Santa Fe Trail Lexington Trails Invitational (Away) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball vs Santa Fe Trail High School DH High School DH (Home) vs Hiawatha High School DH (Away) 4:30 PM - JV/Var Boy/Girl Track (Grantville Softball Field) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball vs Big 7 Quad @ Royal Valley 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Santa Fe Trail High School DH (Away) Hiawatha High School DH (LEC Daily Events Daily Events (Away) 7:00 PM - PLMS Spring Vocal Softball Field) 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Santa Music Program TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball Varsity Fe Trail High School DH (Away) Baseball Tournament (Away)

dexterous – skillful. The dexterous magician entertained the crowd with his sleight of hand. pseudo- (false) – pseudonym, pseudopodia, pseudomorph, pseudoscience, pseudoevent

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May 2011 June 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” – James Joyce Class #2 Class #2

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Class #5 Class #5 Mother’s Day Mothers Day Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

3:30 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track 3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf vs 8:00 AM - Junior Varsity Boys Cinco de Mayo Reg. Deadline for Jun 11th ACT Eudora Invitational (Away) Rossville High School (Away) Golf Jeff West Invite II (Away) 3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf PLHS Test Date 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 7:00 PM - PLMS/PLHS 5th-12th Invitational (Home) 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track Golf Sabetha, Royal Valley, Baseball vs Wellsville High Grade Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM - K-2nd Spring Concert Wellsville (Away) SFT (Home) School DH (Home) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball 7:00 PM - 3rd-4th Grade Spring Baseball vs Jefferson West vs Wellsville High School DH Concert High School DH (Jeff West (Away) HS) Daily Events 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Golf Daily Events Sabetha, Royal Valley, SFT (Home)

winsome – charming. She was elected homecoming queen because of her winsome attitude. -hood (order, condition) – manhood, adulthood, parenthood, falsehood, sisterhood

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May 2011 June 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”

Class #2 Class #2 – Christopher Reeve SATURDAY 14 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 15 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

3:00 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Golf Big 7 Time Cards Due 3:00 PM - Varsity Boys Golf Big 7 3:30 PM - Varsity Boy/Girl Track Newsletter Items Due League Golf Tournament (Hiawatha 1:00 PM - 7th/8th Boy/Girl Track League Tournament (Santa Fe Big 7 League Track (Home) Country Club) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Baseball vs Big 7 League Meet (Royal Trail HS) 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Boys Baldwin High School DH (Away) Valley HS) 7:00 PM - PLHS Pop Show Baseball vs Rossville High 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls Softball vs 4:30 PM - Junior Varsity Girls School DH (Home) Silver Lake High School DH (Silver Softball vs Valley Falls High Lake HS) 4:30 PM - Varsity Boys Baseball vs School (Away) 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball

Daily Events Baldwin High School DH (Away) Daily Events 4:30 PM - Varsity Girls Softball vs Silver vs Valley Falls High School Lake High School DH (Silver Lake HS) (Away) 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting

savory – tasty. The family feasted on Aunt Helen’s savory fried chicken. -neuro- (nerve) – neuron, neurosurgeon, neurosis, neurology, neuralgia, neurotomy

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May 2011 June 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” – Marian Wright Edelman Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 21 Armed Forces Day 2:00 PM - PLHS Graduation Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 22 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball PLHS Seniors Last Day and TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball Mileage Vouchers Due Regionals (Away) Checkout Regionals (Away) Regionals (Away) 9:00 AM - PLHS Senior Awards TBA - Varsity Boys Golf Regionals TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball TBA - Varsity Girls Softball TBA - Varsity Girls Softball Assembly (Away) Regionals (Away) Regionals (Away) Regionals (Away) 10:30 AM - PLHS Senior TBA - Varsity Girls Softball TBA - Varsity Girls Softball Graduation Practice Regionals (Away) Regionals (Away) TBA - Varsity Boy/Girl Track Regionals (Away) Daily Events Daily Events

affinity – kinship. He felt a special affinity for anyone who struggled with foreign languages as he did. -tom-, -tomy- (cut) – atom, tonsillectomy, appendectomy, dichotomy, anatomy, lobotomy 116 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 117 MONDAY 23 TUESDAY 24 WEDNESDAY 25 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27 May

May 2011 June 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1

Weekly Quote: “Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you.” – Henri-Frédéric Amiel Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 28 TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Softball State Class #3 Class #3 (Away) Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 29 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

TBA - Varsity Boys Golf State 5th-6th Grade Track Meet--PM PLHS Finals Last Day of School for Students PLHS Finals Make-up Day (Away) Elementary Field Day--AM 7:00 PM - PLMS Graduation PLHS Finals Teacher Inservice Day TBA - Varsity Boy/Girl Track State (Away) TBA - Varsity Boys Baseball State (Away) TBA - Varsity Girls Softball State (Away) Daily Events Daily Events

noxious – harmful. The building was evacuated because of the noxious gases. -hema- (blood) – hematic, hematite, hematology, hematoma, hemal, hematosis

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June 2011 July 2011 S M T w T F S S M T w T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Class #1 Class #1 31 Weekly Quote: “Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke Class #2 Class #2

SATURDAY 4 Class #3 Class #3 Class #4 Class #4

SUNDAY 5 Class #5 Class #5 Class #6 Class #6

Class #7 Class #7 HALL PASS To Time Initials Class #8 Class #8

Memorial Day (Observed) Memorial Day Daily Events Daily Events

-proto- (first) – protoplasm, prototype, protocol, protagonist, protozoan, proton, protohuman, furtive – stealthy. The girl gave a furtive glance to the teacher’s open grade book. protomorphic 120 www.thezonelive.com www.eventlink.com 121 JUNE 2011

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Ramadan begins at sundown 31

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