Muriel Williams Battle

High School

Established August 2013

7575 East St. Charles Road Columbia, Missouri 65202

2017-2018 Student Handbook

MISSION STATEMENT: “ will empower and equip the leaders of tomorrow in the disciplines of academic excellence and social responsibility” (adopted 2013)

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Table of Contents

Student Advocacy Team ...... 4 Principal’s Welcome ...... 5 Dr. Muriel Battle ...... 6 Battle High School... A Legacy Continues… Mission and Vision ...... 7 Battle Anthem ...... 8 Spartan Alliance & Important Information Spartan Alliance Welcome and Information ...... 9 District Calendars ...... 10 Campus Map ...... 11-12 Contact Information ...... 13 Bell Schedule ...... 14 School Announcements & Communication Daily Announcements ...... 15 Contacting Students ...... 15 Student Attendance ...... 15 Late Arrival ...... 15 Checking Out During the Day ...... 15 Truancy Policy ...... 15 Building Operations & Procedures Care of Facilities & Use of Commons ...... 16 Pass System ...... 16 Student Lockers ...... 16 Student Identification ...... 16 Lost and Found ...... 16 Assemblies ...... 16 Bus Transportation ...... 16 Driving and Parking ...... 17 Off Campus Lunch ...... 17 Health Services Illness ...... 17 Immunizations...... 17 Medications ...... 18 Returning to school/Injury/Surgery ...... 18 Food Allergies ...... 18 Media Center & Technology Services MC Procedures and Policies ...... 18 Academic Accountability & Expectations Course Audit ...... 19 Course Withdrawal ...... 19 Early Graduation ...... 19 Homework Requests ...... 19 Interim Progress Reports (IPR) and Grade Cards ...... 19 Home Access ...... 19 Pass/Fail Contract ...... 19 Schedule Changes ...... 19-20 Post-Secondary Planning ...... 20 A+ Schools Program ...... 20 ACT & SAT Dates ...... 20 High School Transcript Release Form ...... 21 Scholarships and College Planning ...... 21 Student Support AVID ...... 21 Credit Recovery Courses ...... 22

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Freshman and Sophomore Advisory & Study Hall...... 21 Gifted/EEE Program ...... 21 Multicultural Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars ...... 21 Spartan Time ...... 21 - 23 Success Center ...... 23 Student Conduct & Discipline Philosophy ...... 23 When School Rules Apply ...... 23 Expectations ...... 24 Standards of Dress ...... 24 Bullying and Hazing ...... 24 Disciplinary Consequences ...... 24-25 Crime Stoppers...... 25 Student Events, Activities & Athletics Eligibility ...... 26-27 Sports/ Activities MSHSAA Sports & Activities ...... 27 Clubs & Organizations ...... 27 Student Dances and Registration ...... 27-28 Fraternities and Sororities ...... 28

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Student Advocacy The legacy of Dr. Muriel Williams Battle will be an integral part of the way students learn and grow at Battle High School. Ensuring that each student receives support and encouragement as they challenge themselves academically is the foundation of our approach to learning for every student.

Battle administrative Team Dr. Kim Presko – Principal Mr. Adam Taylor – Assistant Principal for Activities/Athletics Mrs. Rachel McCarthy – Assistant Principal, Student Last Names A-M Mr. Kendall Lewis – Assistant Principal, Student Last Names A-M Mr. Josh Johnson– Assistant Principal, Student Last Names N-Z and Student Services Mr. Jacob Sirna – Assistant Principal, Last Names N-Z and Student Services Mrs. Leigh Spence – Director of Guidance

Battle Guidance & Counseling Team The Guidance & Counseling Department is open to assist students with academic planning, college and career readiness and personal/social concerns. Counselors are assigned alphabetically by students’ last names and are paired with an assistant principal to support students throughout the high school experience.

Mrs. Leigh Spence – Director of Guidance, AVID 9 & 10 Counselor, 504 Coordinator Mrs. Kathy Lewis – Registrar Mr. Jacob Biener – Counselor, Student Last Names A-C AVID 11 Mr. Elliot Stephenson- Counselor, Student Last Names D-I Mrs. Anna McMillen – Counselor Student Last Names J-M Mrs. Melissa Patterson – Counselor, Student Last Names N-SL, AVID 12 Ms. Amelia Fagiolo – Counselor, Student Last Names SM-Z Ms. Dana Harris – Outreach Counselor Mr. Russell Crane– A+ Coordinator Mrs. Leslie Aguilar – AVID Coordinator

Student Services Mr. Arnulfo Peat – Home School Communicator Officer Corey Bowden– School Resource Officer Mrs. Tammy Morawitz – School Nurse Mrs. Lisa Lamm– School Nurse

Information and technology services Mrs. Jayme Pingrey – Media Center Specialist Ms. Carolyn Chipley-Foster - Media Center Specialist Demetrius Davis– Building IT Specialist Mr. Ryan Pingrey – Building IT Teacher Support

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Dear Battle High School Supporters,

It is a great day to be a Spartan! I would like to welcome everyone to our fifth year at Battle High School. The 2017–2018 school year will be an exciting time to be a Spartan as continue building upon our Battle traditions and a sustain our outstanding culture of excellence for ALL at Battle High School. We are fortunate to have a dedicated staff, great students, and supportive parents who will all work together to make Muriel Battle High School an excellent place to learn and thrive.

Muriel Battle High School is an amazing facility full of amazing students and an outstanding faculty. Together we create an amazing educational experience and are counting on our students and families to be advocates, supporters, and contributors to the great traditions that make us an institution of academic excellence and successful in extracurricular activities and athletics.

The Battle High Mission is to equip and empower the leaders of tomorrow with the disciplines of academic excellence and social responsibility. Through our focused efforts, we will provide students the needed rigor and academic success through increased participation in advanced placement courses, overall college and career readiness options, and a celebration of a strong school spirit. There is no doubt that we will achieve greatness through our partnership with parents and our collective commitment to excellence.

Together, we will inspire our students to achieve College, Career, and Citizenship Readiness!

Kim Presko Principal, Muriel W. Battle High School

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Honoring the Legacy of

Muriel Williams Battle

Dr. Muriel Battle

Battle High School was named in honor of the late Dr. Muriel Battle, an inspiring woman and educator who served for 40 years. Muriel Battle, along with her husband, Dr. Eliot Battle, was a pioneer in this community. They broke the racial barriers to help desegregate Columbia Public Schools and make our school system what it is today.

Dr. Battle began her career as a social studies teacher at Douglass High School. Thirty years of her career were spent at what was previously West Junior High School where she worked as a teacher, department chairperson, assistant principal and principal. She retired as the first female associate superintendent of Columbia Public Schools.

Despite her many academic and professional achievements, one of Dr. Battle’s most notable accomplishments was making people of all ages feel valued and welcome. During her tenure at West Junior High School, the school motto was, “We’re glad you’re here.” We look forward to carrying forth her legacy to Battle’s students, families and community members.

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BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL…a legacy Continues!

Muriel Williams Battle High School (BHS) opened its doors during the 2013-14 school year after four years of planning and construction. Battle High School sits on 85 acres of land and the building is 300,000 square feet of space. BHS was built with input from a design team composed of over 25 teachers and students. The building is completely wireless including the football stadium.

During the inaugural year at Battle High School, the building housed approximately 1100 9th-11th graders. This school year we will see the addition of Battle’s first graduating class with a student population of approximately 1500. Maximum capacity at Battle is 1850 students.

Adding Battle as the district’s third comprehensive high school allowed the district to drastically reduce the number of transitions made by Columbia students throughout their academic careers. Instead of transitioning three times, students are only required to make two transitions. Similar to Rock Bridge and Hickman High Schools, Battle offers varsity competition in all sports and a multitude of student activities.

OUR Mission Battle High School will empower and equip the HALLENGE Be determined to leaders of tomorrow in the disciplines of academic C succeed. excellence and social responsibility.

OUR Vision & Continue the commitment to ONOR H legacy. excellence The Battle C.H.A.R.G.E. represents the commitment Empower and of the faculty and students at Battle High School to DVOCATE honoring the legacy of Dr. Muriel Williams Battle. A embrace differences. Each letter of “the C.H.A.R.G.E.” represents the beginning of a word associated with core values Value self, others, modeled by Dr. Battle. At Battle High, students and ESPECT teachers are committed to academic excellence and R and community. social responsibility. The C.H.A.R.G.E. represents how we will successfully meet the commitment. Serve your school IVE and community. G

Be accountable and be NGAGE E involved.

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The Battle Anthem

Lyrics by Jazz Rucker

Battle High Learning with innovation Battle High We live in excellence When we leave out on that Spartan Way No, we won’t forget Battle High Days

We are always armed with what we need Dedication, hard work’s how we’ll succeed We shall leave no fellow Spartan astray That’s the Spartan Way!

Battle High Learning with innovation Battle High We live in excellence When we leave out on that Spartan Way No, we won’t forget Battle High Days No, we won’t forget (CLAP CLAP/ *SPARTAN PRIDE) Battle High Days

*shout

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On behalf of the Spartan Alliance, welcome to Battle High School!

Dr. Battle’s vision was for everyone to feel "valued and welcome". That’s where the Spartan Alliance comes in – we are a parent, teacher and student organization founded for the purpose of uniting our school community. Our goal is to work together, side by side, to support our school. If we commit to this, we can become a model school for others to follow.

Getting involved with the Alliance is easy and fun.

Participate in Alliance meetings. We meet monthly throughout the academic year. Check the all-school calendar for meeting dates and times. Many of our meetings also include educational sessions related to school matters.

Volunteer. There are many opportunities for you to volunteer throughout the year. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, support our school and meet others within our Battle family. Anyone and everyone can volunteer...parents, teachers and students. Work in the concession stand or spirit store, join an event planning committee, become a leader!

Become a member of the Spartan Alliance. You can purchase a separate membership or an activities pass which includes a membership to the Spartan Alliance. With each membership, each member becomes a voice...an extension of the Alliance. For every membership, a portion goes to a sport, program or organization of that person’s choice.

Become a part of Battle High School and the Spartan Alliance. We are glad you are here!

Go Spartans!

Mary Flatt, President Spartan Alliance PTSO

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A118 A111 A119 A112 pe/lOCKEROOM A142 A117

A109 ENTRANCEPE / LOCKEROOM BOYS

GIRLS ENTRANCE BOYS A113 GIRLS C115 C113

A106 A100 A103 B104 B105 B106 A101 A102 A105 A107 B101 PERFORMING ARTS A104 D154 D149 D146 ARTSENTRANCE ENTRANCE D143 STAFF D155 LOADING ENTRANCE D131 D156 LOADINGDOCK DOCK (WEST) MAINMAIN OFFICE ENTRANCE D132 VISITORS' D101 ENTRANCE

Battle High School GIRLS F104 E116 F107 E117 F109A E101 F109B Battle High School F114 E102 F103 1st Floor1st Floor RoomsRooms F105 F108 E104 E103 F110 E106 F113 E105 E115 BOYS

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CPS District Phone Numbers Battle High School Phone Numbers Board of Education Building (Aslin) 214-3400 Admin Office (Lower)/Principal 214-3300 Columbia Area Career Center 214-3800 Admin Office (Upper) 214-3303 Douglass High School 214-3680 Guidance Office 214-3322 Student Transportation Services of 214-3860 Home School Communicator 214-3327 America (Bus Transportation) Media Center 214-3321 Gentry Middle School 214-3240 Nurse 214-3320 214-3000 Nutritional Services (Kitchen) 214-3326 Jefferson Middle School 214-3210 Student Activities 214-3304 Lange Middle School 214-3250 Battle High School Fax Numbers Oakland Middle School 214-3220 Main Office/Guidance 214-3301 214-3100 Upper Admin Office 214-3308 Smithton Middle School 214-3260 * All BHS staff have voicemail. If you know the voice mail number of the person you are calling, you may enter it at any West Middle School 214-3230 time during the message. Staff are encouraged to check their voice mail every day.

Digital Media URLs School Website www.cpsk12.org/bhs Home Access https://homeaccess.columbia.k12.mo.us/HomeAccess/ CPS Website www.cpsk12.org

Grading Scale A 94-100 B+ 87-89 B- 80-82 C 73-76 D+ 67-69 D- 60-62 A- 90-93 B 83-86 C+ 77-79 C- 70-72 D 63-66 F 59-00

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DAILY PROCEDURES AND • Unexcused Absence - an unexcused absence is PROCESSES one that does not have the proper DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS documentation to be excused. All unexcused Announcements concerning school activities and school absences will be considered truancies unless business are made first block everyday over the the absence is reported to the office by a parent intercom. In accordance with state statute, the Pledge within 48 hours. of Allegiance will be recited every Monday morning • Truancy – An elective absence that has not following the announcements. been approved by the parent and/or school official. A disciplinary consequence for truancy Announcements may occur at other times during the will also be assigned. Credit for make-up work school day in extraordinary situations. In addition to may be modified. being announced over the loudspeaker, they will also be accessible for students and parents on the Battle When a student has scheduled absences, e.g. field trips, website: www.cpsk12.org/bhs. sports, vacation, etc. it is the student’s responsibility to work with his/her teachers and pre-arrange when CONTACTING STUDENTS DURING THE DAY assignments are due. Students may not be able to use their personal phones during class times. Parents who need to reach their LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL children are welcome to call the school at 573-214- If a student arrives to school after 9:15 a.m. he/she 3300. should report to the attendance desk in the main office and receive a pass to class. A parent may excuse three Phones are available in the Main Office and Commons (3) tardies to school each semester. If a parent uses all for student use. three (3) excuses, additional tardies will be addressed by the assistant principal and may result in disciplinary STUDENT ATTENDANCE action. Regular school attendance and punctuality are expected of students at Battle High School. Students should CHECKING OUT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY strive to maintain a good attendance record, because If a student must leave the building during the school there is a direct relationship between school day for any reason, the student should sign out in the attendance and success in school. It is recognized that main office at the attendance desk. A student who absence from school may be necessary under certain becomes ill during the school day must receive conditions. However, every effort should be made by authorization from the nurse and check out through the students, parents/guardians, teachers and nurse’s office. administrators to keep absences and tardiness to a minimum. In the event an absence is unavoidable, TRUANCY PRACTICE parents/guardians should call the main office of Battle A student absent without the consent of his/her parent High School at 214-3300. Parents/guardians should call is truant. Truancy will be cause for disciplinary action. the school to report absences. You will be considered truant if you: • Arrive more than fifteen (15) minutes late to • Excused Absence - an excused absence is one class. considered unavoidable for illness, death in the • Leave school without signing out of the immediate family, unavoidable appointments, building. required religious observations, required court • Are absent from class without permission. appearances, or other extenuating • Become ill and go home or stay in the school circumstances explained to the satisfaction of building instead of reporting to the nurse’s the assistant principal. All excused absences office. require the appropriate documentation in order to be considered excused. CARE OF FACILITIES AND USE OF COMMONS • Parent Excused Absence - parents may excuse Students are responsible for helping keep the building up to seven (7) absences per year. A student and its facilities in excellent condition. Students will be must have appropriate documentation for held responsible for cost of repairs resulting from absences excused beyond these seven days. destruction of property.

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PASS SYSTEM REMEMBER: Lockers are school property and can be Students at BHS will use their iPad minis when traveling accessed by school officials when necessary during class time. Using an app, the teacher will write the date, time, location and sign for a student to leave STUDENT IDENTIFICATION (ID) the classroom. Only students with mini-iPads and a The school provides identification badges for each written note from the sending teacher should be in the student. ID’s will be required for ALL school privileges, hallways. When a student reaches his/her destination, especially to leave campus during lunch. some locations will require sign-in on a computer (media center, etc.). Passes will not be issued out of the LOST AND FOUND classroom the first ten (10) minutes of class and the last Lost and found items will be located in the main office ten (10) minutes of the period unless there is an on the lower level of the building. emergency or office request. ASSEMBLIES CAMPUS SECURITY AND VISITORS TO BATTLE At Battle High School, assemblies are an important The school’s main office will be open from 7:30 a.m. aspect of the overall school experience. Assemblies are until 4:30 p.m. designed for student participation, to present information, recognize the achievements of students, Battle operates on a buzz-in security system. This and promote a sense of school spirit and community. means the building will be completely locked down During the assemblies, students are to adhere to the after 9:15 a.m. Any student or visitor to the building student behavior expectations outlined in this during this time period will need to be buzzed in. handbook. Students will report to the appropriate assistant principal’s office. All others will report to the main BUS TRANSPORTATION office to sign in and receive a visitor’s badge. The Columbia School District provides transportation to and from school for all students in grades nine through For safety and security reasons, Battle students are twelve (9-12) who reside two (2) miles or more from prohibited from having visitors on campus to “shadow” their school of attendance. them. As a general rule, bus stops will be established at STUDENT LOCKERS locations which will require no student within the city Students will have the option of checking out a locker. limits or within an organized subdivision to walk more Those who choose to check out a locker will be required than two blocks and no other students to walk more to have a locker partner of the same gender and grade than 1/4 mile. Dead-end streets or roads, or other level. After schedule pickup days, students will be able unusual situations, may result in an exception to this to checkout a locker in the guidance office. rule. Exceptions will be determined by district Locker Expectations personnel. • Students should refrain from putting decorations, stickers, or posters on the outside Parents of students ineligible for transportation per the or inside of your lockers. This is to protect the above-referenced district policy may, on an individual lockers from materials that will cause the paint basis, contract with Student Transportation Services of to be damaged. America for transportation service. This service will be • ONLY SCHOOL LOCKS may be used on school provided if requested by parents, but only in those lockers. Any non-school lock will be removed or cases where the number of students and the routes of cut-off. Do not put your lock on another locker. travel justify such an arrangement. Pay ridership will A lost lock charge of $5.00 will be assessed for not be considered if it requires additional bus routes or all lost locks. a significant deviation to an existing route. The per- • Students may not switch lockers with another student cost of pay ridership for the year can be located student unless they have permission from the by contacting Student Transportation Services of office. America. Questions regarding student transportation • If you find a lost lock, please turn it into the can be directed to Student Transportation Services of office. If you lose your lock please report it to America, the district’s contracted bus service provider the office immediately. by phoning 573-474-9473.

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DRIVING AND PARKING ILLNESS Driving to school is a privilege. Parking will be restricted For minor illnesses at school, school personnel trained to eligible students who have purchased a parking hang in first aid will care for the student. Students are tag. Student Parking Permits are $50 for the year or required to have a pass from their teacher before being $25 if only applying for second semester. Only seen by health office personnel. To decrease the spread sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible for a of communicable diseases, students exhibiting permit. symptoms of impending illness will be sent home from school. Factors being considered before sending the Prior to receiving a permit, the following are required: student home are the effect of symptoms on their 1) Proof of insurance ability to be productive at school and/or a temperature 2) Valid driver’s license of 100 degrees or higher. Students should not come to 3) Completed parking application school if during the previous 24 hours they exhibit any of the following symptoms: temperature of 100 Students and parents may access the parking forms and degrees or greater, vomiting or diarrhea, any unusual or payment options by going to the Battle High School unexplained rash, persistent cough, or ongoing website www.cpsk12.org/bhs. symptoms of discomfort or immobility from an injury. Students with a communicable disease should have a The parking spots in the student parking lot (near the release from their physician to return to school. athletic facilities off Battle Ave.) will be on a first come, first serve basis. Students may park in any of the spots In cases of serious illness or injury, the school nurse will in the student lot, except those designated by a sign. be notified immediately. Emergency medical service may also be called (911). The nurse, designated school Students are expected to drive responsibly and follow personnel, and/or other emergency medical personnel parking rules including displaying the proper parking will care for the student. The parents will be contacted permit at all times and parking in designated student as soon as possible. Parents are responsible for parking areas. Failure to display a proper parking notifying the school of current phone numbers where permit, driving safely, and exercising prudent judgment they can be reached in case of an emergency. in operation of vehicles will result in loss of driving privileges and disciplinary action up to and including If a student becomes ill during the school day and needs suspension from school. to go home, they must checkout through the Nurse’s office. Contact will be made with a parent/guardian or CITY PARKING TICKETS AND TOW another emergency contact designated by the parent Parking in Battle parking lots without a parking permit is before the student is excused for the day. If your against City of Columbia Sec 14-551 & Sec 16-156 and student contacts you from their cell phone and wants to violators will be arrested, ticketed and/or towed according go home please remind them to come to the nurse's to city laws at owner’s expense. City tickets will also be given office. for parking in handicapped spots, non-parking areas, and parking in fire lanes (red or yellow curbs). IMMUNIZATIONS OFF CAMPUS LUNCH Please make sure your student’s immunizations are Only juniors and seniors will be allowed to leave updated before schedule pick up in August. Parents of campus for lunch. This is a district practice, meaning students requiring immunizations should have been RBHS and HHS have the same expectations. notified at the close of the previous school year. Please complete this task before your child picks up his/her Health Room/Nursing schedule in August. Students must be up to date on all Services immunizations to start the school year. State law requires both the date of the immunization and your Health Services for Battle High School are provided by doctor’s signature or clinic stamp be put on the card Tammy Morawitz, RN, Lisa Lamm RN and their Health and returned to the school nurse. If you received a Secretary and First Aid Provider, Sherry Miller. You may letter and you believe your student has had the reach the Nurse’s Office at 214-3320. immunization you may mail a copy to the school, fax a copy to the school or bring a copy of the immunization record with the physician’s signature or clinic stamp to schedule pick-up.

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Many students receive immunizations throughout the The Battle Media Center works in partnership with years (TDAP, Hep A, Gardisil, Meningitis etc.). Please teachers to provide a successful learning experience for make sure you bring us a copy when they are received all students. Our staff consists of Library Media so we can keep an updated record for you. Most Specialists and support staff to assist students and colleges will ask for a complete record when your teachers in their information access, recreational student applies and if you keep us updated we will be reading and technology-related needs. The Media able to print a copy for you when the time comes. Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Over 12,000 print and non-print resources are available for MEDICATIONS checkout to meet the needs of our diverse school Only prescription medicine will be given by school population. Selected online research databases are personnel. NO over-the-counter medication (including available from school and home. aspirin and Tylenol) will be given unless it is prescribed by a physician and an order is provided to the health Technology is an important component of the Library office. Medication to be administered through the Media Center program. Each student will be issued an health office must be delivered to school by a iPad for academic use. Further, staff members are parent/guardian or designated adult. (Students may available to assist with technology related NOT bring in their own medication). Medicine troubleshooting and training Wireless internet access is prescribed by a physician or authorized prescriber must available on our campus. have a pharmaceutical label to be accepted at school. Your pharmacist can give you an extra bottle to use for The Media Center staff may collect and inventory medicine to be sent to school. Battle High School laptops at any time throughout the year. If a school- students ARE NOT allowed to carry medications issued laptop is broken, lost or stolen, the student must considered to be in the "schedule II" category of report it to the Media Center staff immediately. controlled substances (examples: Adderall, Dextrostat, Ritalin, etc.) These medications must be stored and Students must abide by the Technology Acceptable Use administered through the nurse's office. Students ARE Policy. Students who wish to use the school computers allowed to carry all other prescriptions and over the and iPads must have a signed 2017-2018 Technology counter medications. All self-administered medications AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) Form on file with Battle must be in a properly labeled pharmaceutical bottle High School. Student accounts will be set up once a containing only the amount needed for the school day. 2017-2018 Technology AUP Form is on file. They may not share medication with other students. For security, safety, and maintenance reasons, students RETURN TO SCHOOL AFTER INJURY/SURGERY may only bring drinks that are able to be closed (i.e. Be sure to contact the nurse's office in advance if your water or soda bottles, but not takeout cups) into the child is returning to school with crutches or otherwise Media Center. The Media Center is not responsible for limited mobility. We want to provide the appropriate the loss or theft of students’ personal property. accommodations and this may involve advanced Laptops, graphing calculators, books, and other planning. materials are issued to students through the Media Center. Students are responsible for all items once they FOOD ALLERGIES are checked out to them. Students will be held If your child has a food allergy, it is important to note on accountable for lost materials or any damage beyond the health update whether this has required emergency normal wear. A student who loses any electronic treatment in the past. If your child requires a food equipment, calculators or other media center resources substitution in the cafeteria, a physician order must be will need to notify the Media Center staff immediately. presented. There is a form on the CPS website under "food service" or the doctor may write the order on a prescription pad. Academic Media Center & Accountability & Technology Expectations Services COURSE AUDIT In some cases, students may wish to re-take a course to have a firmer foundation of understanding even though 18 they have earned credit in the original class. In this semester, cumulative credits, semester grade point instance, a course audit agreement will be made average and cumulative grade point average. between the student and teacher. All students who are auditing will not receive a grade or credit for the course, Grade Due Dates but they are expected to participate fully in discussions, 2017-2018 School Year assignments, and assessments. Semester Grades Submitted Grades 1 by 9:00 am Available COURSE WITHDRAWAL IPR 1 Wednesday, Friday, In cases where students are struggling in a course, the September 13 September 15 first step will be to provide additional supports to help IPR 2 Wednesday, Friday, October the student be successful making withdrawal October 11 13 unnecessary. However, when a student and IPR 3 Wednesday, Friday, parent/guardian feel it is necessary to make a change, November 15 November 17 the following applies: Grade January TBD January TBD • Students may withdraw from a course through the Card week following the first Interim Progress Report

each semester without the course appearing on the transcript. Semester Grades Submitted Grades 2 by 9:00 am Available • Students withdrawing from a course after the IPR 1 Wednesday, Friday, deadline each semester will be assigned to a study February 7 February 9 hall. In most cases, a notation of “WF” for withdraw/fail will be recorded on the transcript and IPR 2 Wednesday, Friday, March factored into the student’s grade point average. March 14 16 IPR 3 Wednesday, April Friday, April • Parent/guardian permission must be obtained before a student may request to withdraw from any 18 20 course. Grade May/June TBD May/June TBD • Students involved in MSHSAA-regulated activities Card by Building by Building must obtain a signature from the Assistant Principal of Activities/Athletics before dropping a class to HOME ACCESS ensure eligibility is maintained. Parents/Guardians who wish to have access to their students’ grades and attendance by registering for a EARLY GRADUATION login and password to the district’s Home Access Students who will complete all their graduation website should contact the Battle Guidance Office. requirements prior to second semester of their senior Parents should then use their login and password on year may apply for early graduation. Students must the following website: obtain signatures from their parent/guardian and the https://homeaccess.columbia.k12.mo.us/HomeAccess/. school principal. Early graduates may elect to participate in the graduation ceremony and other senior PASS/FAIL CONTRACT activities, but may not qualify for some scholarships. Certain circumstances may necessitate the use of a Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Pass/Fail Contract in a course or courses. Students who are out of school for extended periods for illness or HOMEWORK REQUESTS other issues may be recommended for this When students are going to be absent from school for arrangement. An agreement is reached between the two or more days, a request for homework can be teacher, student, parent/guardian, counselor and made by contacting the assigned assistant principal’s assistant principal. Students on Pass/Fail Contracts will office. Families are asked to allow 24 hours to collect earn either Pass or Fail for the semester course, earning the work before coming to school to pick it up. a half credit for each Pass. This grade appears on the transcript, but does not affect the grade point average. INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS (IPR) AND GRADE CARDS Progress reports are distributed to students during the SCHEDULE CHANGES school day to share with their families three times each Student schedules are developed based on course semester. Semester grades are mailed to the student’s requests submitted in the spring. Every effort is made to home and will indicate the credit earned during that provide students with schedules that include their first

19 choices. Battle High School cannot honor requests for shadowing as arranged by the A+ Coordinator. The specific teachers or courses offered during a particular student must attend a mandatory tutor training block. session prior to placement. • Maintain good citizenship and avoid the unlawful Students should be aware of the following guidelines use of drugs and alcohol. regarding adding or dropping classes at the start of the • Achieve a score of proficient or advanced on the school year or second semester: Algebra 1 end-of-course exam. • All schedule corrections will be completed before other requests are reviewed. The A+ Schools Program scholarship is available for up • No changes will be made until the student has to 48 months of attendance during the four-year period completed an A and B day. after graduation from high school. To access the funds, • The counselors will begin reviewing requests for qualified participants must: attend a Missouri schedule changes the third day of school. community college or post-secondary Note: Exceptions to any of these guidelines are rare and vocational/technical school on a full-time basis and require the approval of the guidance director and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher; submit a Free assistant principal. Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) form prior to enrollment; and have registered for Selective Service POST-SECONDARY PLANNING (male U.S. citizens, age 18 and older). School counselors work closely with students and their families in helping to develop a plan of study that meets ACT AND SAT DATES the students’ post-secondary goals. Through one-on- ACT and SAT registration materials can be found on the one consultation and classroom presentations, students Internet at www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com. will explore their options for after high school, including Registration information can be obtained in the four and two-year colleges, technical training, military Guidance Office. Most students choose to begin taking enlistment and employment. Once a goal has been set, these college entrance exams during their junior year of counselors will help students to do all the preparation high school. Students are not penalized for taking the necessary to be successful in reaching their post- ACT or SAT more than once and most students choose secondary goals. to take them at least twice.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM ACT Test Dates Battle High School is a part of the Missouri A+ Schools Test Date Registration Deadline Program. Students who would like to enroll in the A+ September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 Program should talk with their guidance counselors or October 28, 2017 September 22 , 2017 the A+ Coordinator. Applications are available in the December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 Guidance Office or can be downloaded from the BHS February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 webpage. Participation in the A+ Schools Program may April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 qualify students to receive reimbursement of the cost of June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 fees and tuition at any Missouri public two-year community college, or vocational/technical school. SAT Test Dates Some Missouri four-year colleges also offer some Test Date Registration Deadline scholarship money for completion of A+ Program October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 requirements. November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 To qualify for an A+ financial incentive, a student must: March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 • Complete a written A+ Schools Application. May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 • Attend an A+ designated school for three June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 consecutive years prior to graduation. • Graduate with at least a 2.5 GPA for the four years HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM of high school (cumulative average). Students applying for scholarships, completing college • Have at least 95% attendance rate for the four years applications or seeking employment or participation in of high school (cumulative average). special programs may require an official high school • Perform 50 hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring. transcript. To obtain a certified transcript, students Twenty-five percent of this time may include job 20 must complete a transcript release form, found on the MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT COMMITTEE (MAC) BHS website or in the guidance office. Students who are SCHOLARS younger than age 18 must have a parent signature on The Multicultural Achievement Committee (MAC) file for distribution of the transcript to outside entities. Scholars promotes academic involvement and Each transcript costs $2 for postage and handling. achievement among minority students. Students have access to the MAC Scholars Resource for small group SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE PLANNING work and a quiet study space. Many types of grants and scholarships are available to students as they are preparing for college. In addition, SPARTAN TIME most colleges and universities offer their own Every student at Battle High School will have 30 minutes scholarships based upon high school achievement. each day dedicated to getting teacher help or additional Some scholarships may be available based on study time. Spartan Time will include enrichment for competitive examinations. The National Merit is an students who are meeting and exceeding expectations example of this type of scholarship. Other scholarships in their classes as well as intervention to assist those may be granted to students who possess special skills, who are struggling. such as athletic or musical ability. Juniors will meet with counselors second semester to learn more about Spartan Time is thirty (30) minutes each day between financial aid and college planning. first and second block that is dedicated to academic enrichment and assistance, along with relationship Student Support building. Students receive direct intervention AVID instruction, can work on enrichment assignments, meet Students are selected for this program based upon a with faculty for assistance or can enjoy time off because rigorous interview process, their commitment to taking they are achieving at a high level. Advanced Placement and honors courses and willingness to dedicate themselves to two hours of How are students assigned to their Spartan Time class? study time each day. AVID offers study skills instruction, Students have the same teacher for Spartan Time that peer and adult tutoring, college exploration and other they have for their first block class on “A” day. This is college-readiness activities. defined as the students’ Spartan Time homeroom class. Each intervention period lasts two weeks so CREDIT RECEOVERY COURSES assignments are reset on the first “A” day of every other Eleventh grade students who need to recover credit week (first assignments are delivered September 7). may be recommended for online credit recovery or for Summer School to assist in meeting graduation What enrichment & intervention opportunities occur? requirements. Guidance counselors, students, assistant Students will have intervention time embedded into the principals and parents/guardians will meet to discuss regular school day for tutoring, make-up assignments the options. and tests, EOC/ACT testing practices, basic math skill practice, writing skills, homework help, Advanced FRESHMAN ADVISORY AND STUDY HALL Placement support and test preparation as well as An alternating block for ninth grade students, Advisory interactions through club and activity sponsorships. is a mandatory class that will serve two purposes: to help students transition to Battle High School smoothly What options do students have in Spartan Time? and to provide dedicated study time. Think of this as a Students’ options during Spartan Time vary depending year-long orientation to high school. 10th, 11th, and 12th on their grade level and privilege status. Options are as grade students needing additional study time may elect follows: to take study hall. • Student Directed: Any student with a class score of a 69.44% or lower is directed GIFTED/EEE PROGRAM (mandatory) to go to a specifically assigned A teacher certified in gifted education provides area with the instructor of the course to which additional support for students who have been the student has this grade. This assigned area identified as gifted in accordance with state guidelines. will be with the teacher in the class the student This teacher provides enrichment opportunities, is failing. At times they may also be assigned a independent study options, and academic supports that general academic intervention classroom. are tailored for students in the EEE program.

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• Student Requested: Any student may be courses will be ordered based on the course requested to attend Spartan Time in a specific with the highest grade, best relationship class. Teachers may require students, who are between student and teacher, and where the not mastering course essential learning student will experience the most success. A outcomes to attend Spartan Time for academic sheet will be given to each student and support even if the student qualifies for indicate the order of classes each student privileges. should attend. For example, Student A should • Student Initiated: Any student not directed or attend Algebra 1, then World History. Once the requested may still attend one of their student completes the Algebra 1 coursework, academic classes should space allow. Prior that teacher would sign the sheet and send the arrangement with the teacher is requested. student to the World History teacher the next intervention period. When are students allowed to travel during Spartan Time? How long will students remain unable to travel? At the beginning of Spartan Time, students with • When a student loses privileges, he/she will privileges and those students with an assigned location remain in Spartan Time until the bi-weekly will have three minutes to check in with their Spartan report shows all course grades are above Time homeroom teacher then reach their assigned or 69.44% or all teacher signatures on the desired destination. students’ sheet have been garnered. • When a student has all grades above 69.44%, What are the available interventions we have s/he can still be requested by a teacher to established for our students? attend Spartan Time. Reasons for student • Classroom teachers will focus on individual requested might be to pre-teach vocabulary for student mastery of essential learning outcomes an upcoming lesson, re-teaching of a concept (ELO). Spartan Time will be utilized to provide the teacher knows the student is struggling focused support for individuals struggling to with, etc. The teacher would simply write a master their respective ELOs. pass for the student on his/her mini-iPad to • A+ tutors will be active as a support for attend on a specific date. Should the student classroom teachers. Tutors will be assigned not attend, the teacher should investigate why through coordination with the A+ coordinator. before sending a disciplinary referral. The Their focus will be to support student mastery teacher can use the sending teacher and the of designated ELO’s. student’s assistant principal for help. • An intervention team composed of an assistant • Once the student no longer qualifies as principal and counselor (but may include the Directed or Requested for all classes, the nurse, social worker, content teacher, special student’s privileges will be reinstated per the education case manager, and/or other faculty guidelines below. member of the building) will meet regularly to review and evaluate students’ progress. If a Privileges student is struggling academically or socially, • If students receive privileges they may opt to this team will determine what academic remain in their Spartan Time classroom to interventions are needed to assist the student. work on their studies, travel to the media center for a quiet place to study as an What is the process for student placement in individual or study group, or they may elect to interventions? visit the school store or cafeteria to grab a • Teachers will monitor student progress in class, snack, or hang out in the commons with their especially mastery of course ELOs. Every two friends or in study groups. The following weeks, the intervention time will reset and the guidelines will serve those students who have intervention team will determine those privileges. students who are Student Directed. • Through September 7, all students will remain • Should a student have below a 69.45% in or report to their Spartan Time homeroom for multiple classes, once s/he has met the community building activities. Privileges qualifications for one class, s/he will be begin Tuesday, September 8, A Day. assigned to another class. These multiple • During Spartan Time on Tuesday, September 8,

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ONLY seniors, juniors, sophomores, and PHILOSOPHY freshmen who meet the following Battle High School insists on establishing a tradition of requirements will be allowed to enjoy travel high expectations for all students and adults. An privileges: no grade lower than a 69.45% excellent education requires that we have high expectations in all that we do at Battle High School. Spartan Time Guidelines Good discipline is a characteristic of a positive 1. Students who are enjoying privileges will, at the educational experience. designated time, be allowed to travel to their destination (sometimes the bell that ends first The Administrative Team reserves the right to increase block). consequences based on the frequency or severity of the 2. Spartan Time is intended for academic assistance offense. No handbook can contain policies for every and enrichment. possible eventuality. Any action that would create an 3. Students with privileges that want to meet with a environment contrary to Columbia Public Schools and teacher must report to that room at the beginning Battle High School’s Vision and Mission, will not be of Spartan Time and use soft voices while traveling acceptable. If the action creates an environment in in instructional areas. which learning is not the primary focus discipline action 4. Students with privileges may use the common areas may result. Students are expected to use “common (commons, outside amphitheater, guidance, media sense” in making decisions about their behavior center, gymnasium, athletic field). choices. Ensuring safe and respectful environments is a 5. Students who do not attend Directed or Requested major goal of Columbia Public Schools. We believe sessions (but are assigned) will be considered truant every student and staff member is entitled to safety and and will be referred to their appropriate respect. administrator. WHEN SCHOOL RULES APPLY Media Center Guidelines During Spartan Time The list of specific rules is not intended to be all- 1. Students on travel privileges will be allowed to use inclusive. Students will be subject to disciplinary action the media center during Spartan Time. any time their behavior is disruptive, illegal or 2. Media Center use during Spartan Time is limited for inconsiderate of others. schoolwork and should be used as a quiet work environment. Socializing should be completed in Specific consequences will be assigned by the school the student commons. administration. Rules apply at all times while students 3. Computers can be used but are on a first come, first are: served basis. • on or off campus and/or in proximity to campus 4. Computers should only be used for academic • on school-sponsored field trips purposes and students may not engage in chat • on school buses, at school bus stops, and while rooms, games, music, etc. traveling to or from school 5. The door will be locked after passing time for the • at school-sponsored events and activities duration of Spartan Time. No late students will be • at any other time and place that their conduct allowed to enter. may affect the safety or well-being of other 6. No food or drinks are allowed in the Media Center students or staff during Spartan Time. Additionally, the principal, any public school official, or 7. There will be no passes issued to leave the Media designated chaperone is authorized to take Center during Spartan Time. administrative action to address student misconduct away from school or during a school activity. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE EXPECTATIONS Battle follows district student disciplinary guidelines. The following guidelines describe the standards of Refer to district policies online www.cpsk12.org/bhs.) or student conduct and discipline for Battle High School to in the district handbook for secondary schools ensure a safe, orderly and purposeful school. (http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/misc/sechand.pdf)

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EXPECTATIONS FOR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR accessories may include, but are not limited to the The classroom is certainly the most critical area of an following: educational institution, and we ask that students’ • Gang-related attire: because gang-related attire behavior and attitude in the classroom reflect the is constantly changing, the administration will importance of the serious business of learning. More determine attire that is deemed a safety issue specifically, teachers will insist that students: and inappropriate. • arrive to class on time • Undergarments should not be visible. • are prepared for class, with all materials • Excessively tight or revealing clothes that necessary for class that day overexpose the body. • are attentive to the task at hand until dismissed • Clothing depicting or referencing drugs, alcohol, by the teacher or illegal activities. • show respect and consideration for others • Spiked jewelry, chains, or any other attire or • demonstrate care and consideration for school accessory that poses a safety issue. property and property of others • Sagging - the wearing of pants below the waist Each teacher is able to establish the rules and and/or in a manner that allows underwear or procedures for his or her classroom. Students are bare skin to show is prohibited. expected to observe those rules and to respond • Students may not wear highly distractive or promptly to the direction of their teachers. altered clothing. • Shoes must be worn on campus at all times. TARDY PRACTICE • Sunglasses should not be worn inside the This year tardy sweeps will be in process for each class building unless a verified medical condition period. Teachers will close their doors at the beginning exists. of each period and students who are late to class (late • Bandanas or the “hood” portion of a hoodie are to class is defined as one second late to class) will be not to be worn over the head inside the escorted by a teacher to the lower level administrative building. office. Each student will be issued a consequence and then escorted back to his/her assigned class. BULLYING General Information – Tardy 1 - warning In order to promote a safe learning environment for all – Tardy 2 - warning/parent contact students, the Columbia School District prohibits all forms – Tardy 3 - one lunch detention of bullying, hazing and student intimidation on school – Tardy 4 - two lunch detentions property, at any school function, or on any school bus. – Tardy 5 - one after school detention Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate – Tardy 6 - one after school detention conduct will be disciplined in accordance with JG-R1. – Tardy 7 - two after school detentions Such discipline may include, but is not limited to, – Tardy 8 - Saturday detention suspension or expulsion from school and removal from – Tardy 9 - two Saturday detentions participation in activities. The district also prohibits – Tardy 10 - one day ISS reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports any – Tardy 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - one day ISS act of bullying among or against students. for each – Tardy 15 and beyond - individualized In addition, district staff, coaches, sponsors and plan with assistant principal volunteers shall not permit, condone or tolerate any form of bullying or hazing or plan, direct, encourage, STANDARDS OF DRESS assist, engage or participate in any activity that involves Dress and grooming are considered matters of bullying or hazing. individual taste. The primary responsibility of appropriate dress for school is left to students and their Definitions parents. Bullying – In accordance with state law, bullying is defined as intimidation, unwanted aggressive behavior, However, extremes in dress and/or grooming which or harassment that is repetitive or is substantially likely may be a health or safety hazard or which detract from to be repeated and causes a reasonable student to fear a desirable educational setting are not appropriate for for his or her physical safety or property; that school. Examples of inappropriate clothing and substantially interferes with the educational

24 performance, opportunities or benefits of any student Designated Officials without exception; or that substantially disrupts the The principal of each building is hereby designated as the orderly operation of the school. Bullying includes, but is individual to receive and investigate reports of bullying. not limited to: physical actions, including violence, Each building principal shall designate at least one other gestures, theft, or property damage; oral, written, or professional employee (teacher level or above) in the electronic communication, including name-calling, put- building who is authorized to receive and investigate downs, extortion, or threats; or threats of reprisal or reports of bullying in the principal's absence or at the retaliation for reporting such acts. principal's discretion. Cyberbullying – A form of bullying committed by transmission of a communication including, but not The list of district building principals and designees limited to, a message, text, sound or image by means of authorized to receive reports of bullying shall be kept on an electronic device including, but not limited to, a file at central office, along with a copy of this policy. telephone, wireless telephone or other wireless communication device, computer or pager. The district The district compliance officer appointed in policy AC will has jurisdiction over cyberbullying that uses the district's serve as the districtwide antibullying coordinator. The technology resources or that originates on district districtwide antibullying coordinator will receive all property, at activities or technology resources. The completed investigative reports from all buildings and district will impose consequences and discipline for analyze the reports to identify any information that those who engage in cyberbullying if there is a sufficient would inform the district's antidiscrimination and nexus to the educational environment, the behavior antibullying education and training programs. In materially and substantially disrupts the educational addition, the antibullying coordinator will assist in environment, the communication involves a threat as making any relevant reports as required by state and defined by law, or the district is otherwise allowed by law federal law. to address the behavior. Hazing – For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as Reporting Bullying any activity, on or off school grounds, that a reasonable District employees are required to report any instance of person believes would negatively impact the mental or bullying or hazing of which the employee has firsthand physical health or safety of a student or put the student knowledge to the building principal or authorized in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting designee. District employees who witness an incident of position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, bullying or hazing are required to report the incident to admission, membership or maintenance of membership the building principal or authorized designee within two in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team school days of the employee witnessing the event, unless including, but not limited to, a grade level, student the principal or authorized designee are the subject of organization or school-sponsored activity. the report. In that case, the report should be made directly to the district's compliance officer as designated Hazing may include those actions that subject a student in Board policy AC. to extreme mental stress including, but not limited to, sleep deprivation, physical confinement, forced conduct Students who have been subjected to bullying or hazing, that could result in extreme embarrassment or criminal or who have witnessed or have knowledge of bullying or activity, or other stress-inducing activities. Hazing may hazing, are encouraged to report such incidents to a also include, but is not limited to: acts of physical school employee within two school days. Any school brutality; whipping; beating; branding; exposing to the employee receiving such a report shall promptly transmit elements; forcing consumption of any food, liquor, drug the report to the building principal or designee. or other substance; forcing inhalation or ingestion of If a verbal report of bullying is made, the reporter will be tobacco products; or any other forced physical activity asked to submit a written bullying complaint form to the that could adversely affect the physical health or safety building principal or designee. If the reporter refuses or of an individual. Hazing is not acceptable and is a is unable to submit a written complaint form, the violation of this policy, even when all students are willing building principal or designee will summarize the verbal participants. complaint in writing using a written complaint form. School Day – A day on the school calendar when students Bullying complaint forms will be made available in all are required to attend school. building principals' offices, in all guidance/counseling offices, at central office and on the district website.

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If a bullying or hazing incident involves students from any student, teacher, administrator or other school more than one district building, the report should be personnel who retaliates against any such person. made to the principal or authorized designee of either building. The building designees shall determine which Consequences building will investigate and shall communicate across Students who participate in bullying or hazing or who the buildings involved during the investigation, as retaliate against anyone who reports bullying or hazing appropriate. will be disciplined in accordance with the district's discipline code. Such discipline may include, but is not Upon receipt of a report of bullying or hazing, the limited to: detention, in-school suspension, out-of- building principal or authorized designee shall notify the school suspension, expulsion, removal from participation victim student's parents/guardians of the reported in activities, exclusion from honors and awards, and incident(s) within two school days of the principal's or other consequences deemed appropriate by the designee's receipt of the report, unless the principal or principal or superintendent. The district will also contact designee is specifically directed by law enforcement law enforcement when required by law or notify social and/or the Children's Division (CD) of the Department of media companies of inappropriate online activity when Social Services not to do so. appropriate.

Investigation District employees and substitutes who violate this policy Within two school days of receiving a report of bullying will be disciplined or terminated. Discipline may include, or hazing, the principal or designee will initiate an but is not limited to: suspension with or without pay, a investigation of the incident. If at any time during the negative evaluation, prohibition from being on district investigation the principal or designee determines that property or at district activities, mandated training or the bullying or hazing involves illegal discrimination, other appropriate remedial action. Volunteers who harassment or retaliation as described in policy AC, the volunteer. principal/designee will report the incident to the compliance officer for investigation pursuant to policy Policy Publication AC. Such referral to the district compliance officer does The district shall annually notify students, not relieve the building principal/designee of the parents/guardians, district employees, substitutes and requirement to complete a bullying investigation under volunteers about this policy and the district's prohibition this policy. against bullying. A copy of this policy shall be included in The investigation shall be completed within ten school student handbooks. days of the date the report of bullying or hazing was received, unless good cause exists to extend the DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, the Lunch Detention: A student is required to attend Lunch principal will decide whether bullying or hazing occurred Detention instead of their normal lunch routine for and, if so, whether additional discipline is warranted in violation of minor infractions. This is a 30-minute time accordance with the district's student discipline code. period in a location determined by school The principal will generate a written report of the administrators. A student may be assigned multiple investigation and findings and send a copy of the Lunch Detentions, depending on the infraction. completed report to the district's antibullying coordinator. The principal or designee will document the One Hour Detention: The location where this incident and report as provided by district procedures. consequence is held will be determined by All reports will be kept confidential in accordance with administration at the start of the school year. Students state and federal law. who receive a one hour detention must report to the location no later than 4:15 p.m. and complete Retaliation coursework assignments under the supervision of The district prohibits retaliation against any person who school staff. The detention ends at 5:00 p.m. Students files a complaint of bullying, hazing, cyberbullying or should always bring homework or a reading book to retaliation, and further prohibits retaliation against any detention as part of the time may be spent in a silent person who testifies, assists or otherwise participates in study hall. any investigation, proceeding or hearing relating to such Saturday Detention: Another disciplinary consequence bullying, hazing, cyberbullying or retaliation. The district used at Battle is a Saturday detention. Students who will discipline or take other appropriate action against receive a Saturday detention must report to Hickman

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High School on the date assigned. Students must arrive students to continue coursework until the out of school by 7:50 a.m. and bring sufficient school work to do for suspension time has been completed. the four hour detention which ends at noon (12:00 pm). VIDEO SURVEILLANCE Block Detention: (for one or multiple blocks at a time): To maintain the health, safety and well-being of all, A student is removed from their daily schedule but Battle High School is routinely monitored with video his/her work will be provided to him/her during school surveillance. If necessary, tapes of such observations hours. An administrator may assign one (1), two (2) or shall be available for use by the school district and its three (3) Block Detentions for a student to serve. This is administrative staff to enforce the law and provisions of sometimes used as an intermediate alternative before school district policy. Any questions about video giving a student a full day of In School Suspension. surveillance cameras should be addressed to the School Students will be supervised on campus in the in-school- Resource Officer, the student’s assistant principal, or suspension room. building principal.

Loss of Privilege: There are many privileges for students SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER who attend Battle High School. These privileges are Battle High School has safety and security services earned through appropriate behavior, grades, and provided by a full time School Resource Officer (SRO), a attendance. These privileges may increase as a student sworn member of the Columbia Police Department. This matures. When a student is issued a loss of privilege officer works to enhance and complement safety and (LOP), he/she will be unable to utilize some or all of the security procedures in use. The SRO is assigned to work privileges that are available. These privileges may with faculty, staff, and community members to assure a include, but are not limited to, student parking, optional safe school environment. The officer is available during eating areas at lunch, enrichment rewards, and the school day to answer questions and work with attendance at, and/or participation in, extracurricular students. activities. Student events, In School Suspension: Students assigned to In School activities & Suspension are removed from their daily schedule for a time period determined by a school administrator. An athletics administrator may assign one (1) to ten (10) days of in Battle High School is a member of the Missouri State school suspension. Students will be supervised on High School Activities Association and abides by rules campus in the in-school-suspension. Work will be and regulations formulated by member schools for provided to each student from his/her teachers during participation in interscholastic activities. A physical school hours. exam by a physician of your choice and proof of health insurance is required before a student can participate in Out of School Suspension: The primary purpose of interscholastic sports (practice or contests). Additional suspension should be to temporarily remove the information about interscholastic competition is offender from the school community, assist in the included in the athletic/activities handbook which can rehabilitation of the offender, and to deter future be located on the Battle High School website. disciplinary problems. Recognizing that we are working with individuals, all cases must be considered separately ELIGIBILITY and all factors weighed carefully. An administrator may In order to participate in a school activity, a student assign one (1) to ten (10) days of out of school must attend school on the day of the activity (or on suspension. Students who are suspended from school Friday for a weekend activity) and the day after unless are prohibited from attending school functions or being special arrangements have been made with the on school property during the time they are suspended. assistant principal. Students participating in Instead, of attending BHS during these days, students interscholastic events that are sponsored by the are assigned to the ACE program. Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) are bound by the citizenship guidelines to ACE (Alternative Continuing Education): The ACE which each student agrees at the beginning of the program is located at an alternative site for a student season. MSHSAA also has academic eligibility who is suspended out of school. This program allows requirements for students outlined in the table below. Students who participate in school activities may lose

27 participation privileges from these activities for • Currently, you must be enrolled in, and regularly inappropriate behavior at school or for violations of the attending, courses that offer 3.5 units of credit or citizenship agreement. 80-percent of the maximum allowable credits which FALL SEMESTER participation requirements: may be earned, whichever is greater (Freshmen and Senior: Sophomores need to be enrolled in 3.0 units of Have earned at least 3.5 credits in the spring semester credit or 80 percent of maximum allowable credits junior year and be enrolled in 3.5 credit-earning classes which may be earned). Junior: • If you are a beginning ninth grade student, you Have earned at least 3.0 credits in the spring semester must have been promoted at the close of the sophomore year with a Sophomore Advisory and be previous school year. enrolled in at least 3.5 credit-earning classes • You must be making satisfactory progress toward Sophomore: graduation as determined by your local school’s Have earned at least 3.0 credits in the spring semester policies. freshman year with a Freshman Advisory and be • Do not drop courses without first consulting with enrolled in at least 3.5 credit-earning classes your assistant principal, assistant principal for Freshman: activities/athletics or counselor to determine Promotion from the 8th grade whether it will affect your eligibility.

WINTER SEMESTER participation requirements: Sports/Activities Senior: These are the MSHSAA Sanctioned sports and activities Have earned at least 3.5 credits in the fall currently offered at Battle High School. semester senior year and be enrolled in at least 3.5 credit-earning classes MSHSAA SPORTS Junior: Fall Winter Spring Have earned at least 3.5 credits in the fall Football Wrestling Baseball semester junior year and be enrolled in at least Soccer (B) Swimming (G) Golf (B) 3.5 credit-earning classes Golf (G) Basketball (B&G) Soccer (G) Sophomore: Volleyball Tennis (B) Have earned at least 3.5 credits in the fall Softball Track (B&G) semester sophomore year and be enrolled in at Swimming (B) Lacrosse (G) least 3.5 credit-earning classes Cross Country (B&G) Freshman: Tennis (G) Have earned at least 3.0 credits in the fall semester freshman year with a Freshman Advisory and be MSHSAA ACTIVITIES enrolled in at least 3.0 credit-earning classes and Cheer, Dance, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Speech & Debate, freshman advisory and Drama

• Credits earned or completed after the close of the ATHLETIC SEASONS semester will not fulfill the requirements. Summer Fall Season: July 31 is the first possible school courses for fall semester academic eligibility practice date for Cross-Country, may count provided courses are necessary for graduation or promotion (no electives), and are Football, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, placed on the school transcript. No more than one Softball, Boys Swim and Dive, credit in summer school shall be counted toward Girls Tennis, and Volleyball eligibility. • Please check with your counselor and the assistant Winter Season: October 28 is the first possible principal for activities/athletics regarding credit practice date for Wrestling, Boys recovery, correspondence courses, etc. and Girls Basketball • You must have earned, the preceding semester of November 4 is the first possible attendance, a minimum of 3.0 units of credit or practice for Girls Swim and Dive have earned credit in 80-percent of the maximum allowable classes in which any student can be enrolled in the semester, whichever is greater.

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Spring Season: February 24 is the first possible STUDENT DANCES/GUEST REGISTRATION practice date for Baseball, Boys School sponsored dances must be scheduled and Golf, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis approved through the Student Activities/Athletic Office and Boys/ Girls Track and they must be scheduled at least 10 weeks in advance. Approval or disapproval of a dance request CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS will be based on how the proposed dance fits into the Listed below is the comprehensive list of Battle High overall school calendar. Battle students may bring one School clubs and organizations. A detailed description of guest as a date not enrolled at Battle High School. A each club and organization may be found in the guest must complete a Battle permission form five (5) Athletic/Activities manual on the Battle High School school days prior to the dance, and the guest must be in website. A fulfilling high school experience is based on high school or under the age of 20. Attending dances academic achievement, healthy relationships and are a privilege. This privilege may be restricted based involvement in your school. We encourage all students on compliance with the school’s code of conduct. to check out the various offerings listed below and Students and their guests must be in good standing at become an active member of Battle High School. school to attend dances. Valid Photo ID’s will be required for all school dances SAPS (AP Club) FFA National Anime Club Gay-Straight Spanish Honor FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES Archery Club Alliance Society Battle High School prohibits the organization of Art Club Global Issues Science Club fraternities, sororities, and secret organizations wherein Avid HOSA Science membership is determined by members themselves Battle Gaming Junior Olympiad rather than on the basis of free choice. Battle High Battle MAC Classical STUCO School considers those organizations or memberships in Scholars League The Battle those organizations detrimental to the good conduct Dead Poets Key Club Literature and and discipline of the school. Interference with the Society Model Art Magazine instructional program of Battle High School by those DECA United The Battlefront groups will not be condoned, and no organizational Dumbledore’s Nations The Fellowship activities will be permitted. Army MU Alpha TOP Encore (Drama Theta True False Film Club) National Club Environmental French Yearbook Impacts Honor FBLA Society FCCLA National FCA Honor Society

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