Middle School/High School Student Handbook
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Middle School/High School Student Handbook Bon Homme School District #04-2 July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Our Beliefs 3 Our Mission 3 Our Vision 4 School Song GRADES K-12 POLICIES 5 General Policy 5 Federal Programs Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Grievance Procedure 5 Disclaimer - Discipline, Rules, or Procedures 5 Accidents and Illness 6 Administration of Medication 7 Asbestos Management Plan 8 Automobile/Vehicle Rules 9-12 Behavior 13-14 Bomb Threats 14 Book Bags/Backpacks 14-15 Bus Rules 15 Child Custody 15 Complaints 15 Credits from Non-Accredited Schools 15 Detention 15 Drug Free Workplace 15 Drugs, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco, and Weapons 16 Dues and Fees 16 Electronics/Telephones/Cell Phones 17 Email/Internet Users 17 Enrollment Information 17 Equal Rights Statement 17-18 Fire or Fire Drill 18 Food Service 18 Harassment 18-19 Hearing – Formal Procedure 19 Immunization Required 19 Insurance 19 Lost and Found 19 Lunch Period 19 Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) 19-20 Personal Appearance 20 Police Questioning & Apprehension 20 Release from School 21 School Calendar 22 School Starting and Dismissal Times 22 Search & Seizure 22 Sexual Harassment 22 Social Security Numbers 22 Special Services 23 Student Conduct 23-26 Student Due Process 26-27 Student Grievance 27 Student Lockers 27 Student Records 27-28 Student Rights and Responsibilities 28 Suspension/Expulsion 28 Tardies 29 Teacher Qualifications 29 Tornado Warning System 29 Truancy 30 Visitors, Volunteers, and Parents Entering the School 1 30 Weather Information and Cancellation 30-32 Wellness Policy MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES 32-33 Attendance 33-34 Conduct in Halls, Study Hall, and Classrooms MIDDLE SCHOOL POLICIES 34 Dances and Parties 34 Eligibility 34 Homework 34 Honor Roll 34 Middle School Field Trip 34-35 Promotion and Retention HIGH SCHOOL GUIDELINES 35 Academic Letter 35 Classification 35 Dances and Parties 35-36 Dual Credit, RTEC Academy, Yankton AHEC, SDVHS, APEX, Alternative or Summer School 36 Eligibility 36-37 Grade Point Averages 37-38 Graduation Exercises 38 Honor Roll 38 Independent Study 38 Semester Tests 38-39 Senior Open Campus Privileges PERMISSION INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 39-40 Counseling Services 40 Federal Programs Grievance Complaints Regarding Use of Federal NCLB Funds 40-41 Home School Compact 41-42 K-12 Guidance Plan 43-44 Parent Involvement Policy 44 Parents Right to Know 44-45 Privacy Rights of Parents and Students 45 Use of Computers and Networks 45 Youth Experiencing Homelessness 2 OUR BELIEFS • We believe that children are life-long learners who must be prepared to meet the challenges of the future. • We believe that a positive classroom environment with high expectations is important to student success. • We believe that students are entitled to receive instruction from highly qualified, professional staff. • We believe that education is the joint responsibility of the parents, the community, and the school. • We believe that students need to become productive citizens of a rapidly changing world. Adopted: November 12, 2007 Reviewed: June 2008 OUR MISSION To ensure that our students have the resources to succeed in a changing world. Adopted: 1994 Reviewed: June 2008 OUR VISION The vision of Bon Homme School District is to provide the opportunities for each Bon Homme student to succeed as a lifelong learner in our changing world. The most relevant and rigorous educational program possible will be provided through positive leadership, quality academics, and opportunities for social, emotional, and character development. All Bon Homme graduates will successfully pursue and enjoy lifelong learning, understand the importance of community involvement, and successfully compete in the work force. Bon Homme Schools must strive to accelerate all students' mathematical problem solving and reading comprehension skills as applied across the curriculum. To achieve this vision, we will maintain a climate of low anxiety, high expectations, and high productivity using technology and available resources to enhance quality learning experiences. The District will support and encourage professional development across the curriculum with the understanding that only through high quality professional development and instruction will students reach maximum achievement potential. Adopted: 2007 Reviewed: June 2008 3 SCHOOL SONG Go Bon Homme Cavaliers Show us all your might Give a yell for the red and the blue For victory’s ours tonight Fight, fight, fight Although we’ve just begun, spirit and pride make us number one So stand up and cheer For the best team that’s here We’re rooting for the Bon Homme Cavaliers! 4 GENERAL POLICY It shall be the policy of the Board that the student rules and regulations as contained in this handbook shall be the directives under which the school system shall be administered. Each and every student will be advised of the rules and will thereafter be expected to know them. Ignorance of the policy will not be accepted as a valid excuse for noncompliance. It is the policy of the Board that the schools be operated on broad general policies. Should the actions of the students prove that they are incapable of disciplining themselves, then additional rules and regulations necessary to maintain order shall be adopted. It shall be the policy of the Board that the few individuals who are unable or unwilling to comply with the policies of the District shall not jeopardize the freedom of the student body. Students who violate the rules that have been instituted risk losing the privilege of continued attendance. It is not possible to include everything that could happen during a school year in this handbook. The administration will make every effort to act consistently and fairly if any incident occurs that is not specifically covered in this handbook. The situation along with the best interests of the students, school, and community will dictate what disciplinary steps and consequences will be administered. FEDERAL PROGRAMS POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Bon Homme School District #04-2 will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. All middle/high school students may participate in Career Technology Education Programs. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with Federal Law, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: 504 Coordinator Ms. Barbara Lindquist Title IX Coordinator Lisa Tolliver Both individuals may be reached at Bon Homme School District #04-2 1404 Fir Street, Tyndall, SD 57066 Telephone: (605) 589-3388 South Dakota Regional Office for Civil Rights: Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut St, 3rd Floor, Suite 320 Kansas City MO 64106 Telephone: 816-268-0550; Fax: 816-268-0559; TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER - Discipline, Rules, or Procedures Four commonly held views of discipline are: 1. The degree of order maintained in the classroom, on school grounds, and at school activities. 2. The means employed to establish, maintain, or restore order in the classroom, on school grounds, and at school activities. 3. The specific means we use to punish offenders. 4. The means we use to develop self-discipline or self-control. ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS All students are instructed in general safety procedures. In the event that an accident does occur, the following procedures will be used. All accidents will be reported as soon as possible after they occur to the principal's office. The report will be made in writing and will include the name of the student(s) involved, what happened, how it happened, type, and seriousness of any injuries and action taken. Forms for making the report will be available in the office. In case of injury, students will be given first aid and a parent will be notified. In case of a medical emergency, the student will be taken to the clinic or hospital and all precautions will be taken so as not to endanger the student's welfare. Students with any contagious or communicable disease will be sent home and allowed to return upon a physician's authorization. When a staff member suspects a student of having some type of communicable disease or health problem, the principal will be notified, the family contacted, and the District communicable disease policy will be put into effect. 5 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION (Policy JHCD) Parents are encouraged to give medications at home whenever possible. If it is necessary to administer medications to students during school hours, the following regulations will be observed: 1. Medication to be administered by school personnel must be provided in a labeled container from the pharmacy or physician with the student’s name, date, medication name, dosage, and frequency to be given, including the doctor’s signed prescription order. 2. An official consent form must be signed by a parent/guardian. The form will specify what the school is responsible for administering, i.e. the noon dose. Medication will not be given without this written permission. Medication doses other than the dose listed on the consent form will not be administered i.e. missed morning doses. 3. There will be a consent form with lines for each medication. 4. A parent/guardian or designated adult MUST deliver to the school all medications including refills to be administered by school personnel. 5. All medications brought to the school will be counted and documents on MEDICATION COUNT form with two verifying signatures. 6.