2020-2021
Student Calendar
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2020-2021 Ritchie County Schools Employee Calendar and Information Guide
TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE! The 2020-2021 school year brings about many unknowns and will most definitely present numerous challenges for our school community. However, as Albert Einstein once said, “In the Midst of Every Crisis, Lies Great Opportunity!” I Torie Jackson, President encourage our schools to rise above the challenges we face Term Expires - June 30, 2024 by focusing on solutions and not the problem. This will require all of us to work together as a collective team, united to do the very best for the students we serve. Our sense of mission cannot be the opening of school but doing all that we can to stay in school. Indicative of how our school community functions and the standards we operate from, we are setting the bar Betsy Wells, Vice-President very high. Our district Reentry to School Operational Plan Term Expires – June 30, 2024 puts forth the necessary precautions and supports to maintain the health and safety of our students and employees. We have also developed a model reflective of the varied levels of concern and provides options to parents and students. Our plan is structured, and expectations are clearly defined but we also realize at any point in time we may need to pivot and adjust our strategies. As your Superintendent, please know my primary focus and guiding principles will always be the health and safety of students. In collaboration with our Board of Misty Ingram-Keen, Member Education, I will not hesitate to make the difficult decisions when it comes to the health and Term Expires – June 30, 2022 safety of our students. Currently, over seventy percent of our students will be returning for in-person learning. Having students physically present in school in the healthiest manner possible requires us to accept the premise that school will not look the same for the foreseeable future. The protocols outlined in our plan are practical, feasible, and appropriate for child and adolescent developmental stages given the challenges of operating school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understand, the opportunity to implement in-person learning is contingent on our ability to minimize exposure to our students and employees, and the Denver Nelson, Member strategies we have put in place gives us the best hope to accomplish that goal. With that said, Term Expires – June 30, 2022 we all must do our part in adhering to the protocols. Equally important, we have approximately thirty percent of our students opting for distance learning. Based on lessons learned during the school closure this past Spring, our distance learning model will be much improved and incorporate a learning process that is more consistent across classrooms, grade levels and schools. The model incorporates effective strategies to provide direct instruction, a more efficient method of accessing instructional lessons as well as the submission of assignments. However, this model requires Ryan Reed, Member a true commitment from our students, parents, and teachers to function as a partnership Term Expires – June 30, 2022 between home and school. This process will also provide an avenue for students to seamlessly transition back to school for in-person learning as the risks associated with this pandemic lessen. Our success this year will be measured by how well our school community comes together and functions as a TEAM. I truly believe as a collective body of ordinary people committed to the mission of serving our students we can and will have an extraordinary school year! Respectfully, Jim Brown, Superintendent of Schools
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Parent/Student Permissions
Please read calendar information, sign and return this page to your child’s school.
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS Student/Parent Technology Acceptable Use Agreement PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE FOR PUBLICATION OF
Technology is made available to students in order to support the educational process. It is a general policy that all STUDENT WORK/PICTURES computers and technology used through Ritchie County Schools are to be used in a responsible, efficient, ethical, and legal manner. Failure to adhere to this policy and the guidelines established below shall result in the revocation I understand that, from time to time, the school may wish to publish example of access privileges and/or disciplinary actions involving local, county, state, or federal agencies. student projects, photographs of students and/or student work in the local publications such as newspapers, newsletters, and electronic media. USE OF TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES WITHIN RITICHE COUNTY SCHOOLS IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT.
USER RESPONSIBILITIES (All Students) As the user of technology resources provided by the Ritchie County Schools, PLEASE CHECK AND SIGN. each student must read, understand and accept all of the following rules and guidelines stated in this section. My child’s work and photographs of my child may be published in • I understand that all technology use must be for educational purposes. school/local publications. • All equipment is to be handled with care and respect. • I will use technology resources and telecommunications for purposes that support the educational process.
• I will not use telecommunication services for personal purposes. Personal purposes include but are not limited My child’s work and photographs of my child may not be published. to social networking, personal shopping, or participating in online gaming, gambling, downloading music/ videos and auctions. Parent/Guardian Signature • I will not use technology to view, create, modify, or disseminate obscene, objectionable, violent, pornographic, or illegal material. • I will not use technology to send unsolicited, offensive, abusive, obscene, harassing, or other illegal communication. STUDENT AND PARENT SIGNATURE • I will not use external instant messaging email, chat services or any form of social media. • I will not listen to the radio or watch unapproved videos via the Internet. FOR CODE OF CONDUCT AND ATTENDANCE POLICY • I will not change a computers setting, this includes but not limited to desktop background, screen saver, I/We have received that 2020-2021 Ritchie County Schools Student desktop icons, etc. Calendar and Information Guide for Parents, and have read and • I understand that all use of the Internet must be authorized by an educator and must support the educational learning goals and objectives. understand the Ritchie County Attendance Policy, and Student Code of • All printer and copier usage is reserved for class assignments or with permission of a teacher. Conduct found within this calendar. We are aware that all county policies • All students must read and adhere to WV Department of Education Policy 2460. can be found at www. ritchieschools.com.
All students must have a signed Acceptable Use Agreement Form on file at their school before they can access any Parent/Guardian Signature technology. I have read the rules and regulations above. I also understand that any computer, as the property of Ritchie County Schools, is subject to random auditing for the purpose of determining the presence of unauthorized software, by Date the technology department staff.
Student Signature Date Student Signature
Student Name (Please Print) Date As the parent I have read the aforesaid Technology Acceptable Use Policy 4110 and know my child must adhere to WV Department of Education Policy 2460. and have discussed this with my son/daughter. Parental/Guardian Signature Date 2
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Student Code of Conduct
Purpose: The purpose of the student code of conduct is to ensure that our motor vehicle, defacing school property/vandalism, fraud/forgery, hazing, school environment is conducive to learning and trespassing, harassment/bullying/intimidation, and threat of injury/assault promotes respect for individuals. The code is against an employee or student, or substance containing tobacco /nicotine. based on West Virginia Department of Education Policy 4373 Ritchie County Policy 7010 Expected Level 4: Safe School Act Behaviors – are consistent with those addressed Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools. Any form in West Virginia Codes. These include: battery against a school employee, of harassment, intimidation, bullying, substance felony, illegal substance related behaviors, and possession and/or use of abuse, violence, or other policy violation is dangerous weapon. unacceptable in Ritchie County Schools. All students enrolled in Ritchie County Schools shall Complaint Procedures: Violations of the Student Code of Conduct behave in a manner that promotes a school environment that is nurturing, observed by school employees or by students must be reported to the school orderly, and conducive to learning and personal-social development. principal or his/her designee for appropriate action to be taken as specified Inappropriate behaviors are classified into four levels: in this policy. For a copy of the complete policy, interventions, consequences, and corrective action please access www.ritchieschools.com and WV Policy Level 1: Minimally Disruptive Behaviors – disrupt the educational 4373. process and the orderly operations of the school but do not pose direct danger to self or others. These behaviors include cheating, deceit, disruptive Interventions and Consequences: This policy requires that all schools or disrespectful conduct, falsifying identity, inappropriate appearance, and respond immediately and consistently to any behavior that disrupts the inappropriate display of affection, inappropriate language, and possession learning environment in a manner that effectively deters future incidents and of inappropriate personal property, failure to serve detention, tardiness, and affirms respect for individuals. vehicle parking violation, or skipping class.
Level 2: Disruptive and Potentially Harmful Behaviors – disrupt the educational process and/or pose potential harm or danger to self and/ or others. The behavior is committed willfully but not in a manner that is Statement of Nondiscrimination intended maliciously to cause harm or danger to self and/or others. These It is the policy of the Board to afford equal opportunity behaviors include gang-related activity, habitual violation of school rules or policies, insubordination, leaving school without permission, physical fight for employment without regard to race, color, religion, without injury, possession of imitation weapon, possession of knife not national origin and disability, which can be reasonably meeting “dangerous weapon definition”, profane language/obscene gesture/ accommodated, gender, age, veteran status or political indecent act toward employee or student or technology misuse. affiliation. This policy of nondiscrimination prevails
throughout every aspect of the employment relationship Level 3: Severely Disruptive, Imminently Dangerous, Illegal and/or including recruitment, selection, placement, training, Aggressive Behaviors – are willfully committed are known to be illegal and/ or harmful to people and/or property. Behaviors in this level include: battery promotions, transfers, pay, benefits, discipline and other against a student, false fire alarm, gambling, larceny, sexual misconduct, terms and conditions of employment. inhalant abuse, imitation drugs, improper or negligent operation of a
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Attendance Policy
Rationale and Philosophy Unexcused Absences The Ritchie County Board of Education believes that regular school attendance is Any absence not meeting the above requirements shall be considered an unexcused essential for a student’s development in the classroom as well as in their future life absence. When a student is absent from school, a note from a parent, guardian/ endeavors. Irregular school attendance obstructs the potential to acquire basic skills custodian or physician must be presented within 72 hours upon returning to school. and the needed credentials from employment, high education, and overall success in Otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused. life. Make-Up Work Principles of Operation It shall be the responsibility of the student, parent or guardian to contact the class- Students are to attend school each day beginning with the school year in which room instructor to obtain make-up work due to student absences. A student will be the sixth birthday is reached prior to July 1 of such year upon enrolling in a publicly granted one full day for each absence to complete missed work. supported kindergarten program. School attendance continues to the seventeenth birthday or for as long as the student is enrolled in the school systems after the seven- Tardies – Sign In/Out Procedures teenth birthday. A student is considered tardy when they arrive after the appointed time for the commencement of the individual classes which they are scheduled to attend. Five Excused Absence tardies will initiate measures to prevent further occurrences of tardiness. Students Illness or injury of the student requiring a physician’s verification signing in late or leaving early will be charged with an absence for that period or Medical and/or dental appointment which cannot be scheduled outside subject. the school day
Illness or injury in the family when the student absence is verified as Drivers License essential by a physician Calamity, such as fire, flood, family emergency, or failure of bus to run WV Code requires students age 15 – 18 must maintain specified driving requirements: upon approval by the school administrator Death in the family, limit three (3) days for each occurrence except in the School attendance – no more than 10 consecutive absences or 15 days extraordinary circumstances total unexcused absences in a school year. Out-of-school suspensions are Leaves of educational value (Check policy for stipulations) considered unexcused. Observance of religious holidays Must maintain grades sufficient to allow for graduation in 5 years or by age Pediculosis or Scabies – One-day excused absence 19. Absence from school based upon approval of principal or administrator Student must not be suspended for assault and/or battery on school Illness of student verified by parent/guardian not to exceed three employees, possession of deadly weapon, sale of a narcotic drug, an act consecutive or five total days per semester that would constitute a felony, and unlawfully possessing a controlled Illness or injury of a student that is excused by the school administrator substance. or designee School approved curricular or extra-curricular activities Once the driver’s license is obtained, the student must maintain all the requirements. Participation in home/hospital instruction due to illness, injury, or other Students under the age of 18 who withdraw from a public school and do not enroll in extraordinary circumstances that warrants such another school (dropout) automatically have their driver’s license suspended.
For a complete copy of policies, go to www.ritchieschools.com.
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Character Trait of the Month: Adaptability - Be ready and willing to adjust as necessary to the changes in people and circumstances that arise in daily AUGUST 2020 life.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 2020 September 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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REMINDERS:
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each employee to sign the Employee Technology Acceptable Use Agreement Policy 4110 Acceptable Use Policy each year. The agreements are to be kept on file by the immediate supervisor. Every student is required to sign the Technology Acceptable Use Agreement (Technology/Internet Use) each year. A Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement must be signed by the student and parent/guardian.
Purpose Network The purpose of this policy is to bring Ritchie County Schools in compliance with The district network includes wired and wireless computers and peripheral West Virginia Department of Education Policy 2460 – Educational Purpose and equipment, files and storage, e-mail and Internet content (blogs, web sites, web Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources, Technologies and the Internet and the mail, groups, wikis, social media, networking, etc.). The district reserves the right Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). to prioritize the use of, and access to, the network. All use of the network must support education and research and be consistent The Ritchie County Board of Education recognizes that an effective public with the mission of the district. education system develops students who are globally aware and civically engaged. The Board also believes that students need to be proficient users of Acceptable network use by district students and staff includes: information, media, and technology to succeed in a digital world. Creation of files, projects, videos, web pages and podcasts using network
resources Therefore, Ritchie County School District will use electronic resources as a in support of educational research; powerful and compelling means for students to learn core subjects and applied skills in relevant and rigorous ways. It is the district’s goal to provide students Participation in blogs, wikis, bulletin boards, social networking sites and with rich and ample opportunities to use technology for important purposes in groups and the creation of content for podcasts, e-mail and web pages schools just as individuals in workplaces and other real-life settings. The that support educational research; district’s technology will enable educators and students to communicate, learn, With parental permission, the online publication of original educational share, collaborate and create, to think and solve problems, to manage their material, curriculum related materials and student work. Sources outside work, and to take ownership of their lives. the classroom or school must be cited appropriately; Staff use of the network for incidental personal use in accordance with all The Board directs the Superintendent or designee to create strong electronic district policies and guidelines; educational systems that support innovative teaching and learning, to provide Connection of any personal electronic device is subject to all guidelines in appropriate staff development opportunities and to develop procedures to this document. support this policy. Unacceptable network use by district students and staff includes but Procedure is not limited to: These procedures are written to support the Electronic Resources, Personal gain, commercial solicitation and compensation of any kind; Technologies and the Internet Policy of the West Virginia Board of Education Disclosing any confidential records without adequate authority to do so; and to promote positive and effective digital citizenship among students and Downloading, installation and use of unauthorized and/or non-educational staff. Digital citizenship represents more than technology literacy: successful, games, audio files, video files or other applications (including shareware technologically fluent digital citizens live safely and civilly in an increasingly or freeware) without permission or approval from the school principal or digital world. They recognize that information posted on the Internet is public technology staff; and permanent and can have a long-term impact on an individual’s life and Support or opposition for ballot measures, candidates and any other career. Expectations for student and staff behavior online are no different than political activity; face-to-face interactions. Hacking, cracking, vandalizing, the introduction of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, time bombs and changes to hardware, software, and monitoring All staff and students are required to abide by this policy and by WV BOE Policy tools; 2460 Any attempt to disable or overload any computer system or to circumvent Educational Purpose and Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources, any system intended to protect the privacy or security of another user; Technologies and the Internet. Signed agreements are required for all employees and students. Employee supervisors shall annually review technology acceptable use with employees under their supervision and require 7
Character Trait of the Month: Compassion - Show kindness and concern for others in distress by offering help whenever possible. SEPTEMBER 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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BOE MEETING
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LABOR DAY STUDENTS GRADES 4, 5 STUDENTS GRADES 3, 6 STUDENTS GRADES 2, 7 STUDENTS GRADES 1, 8 NO SCHOOL AND 9 WILL REPORT AND 10 WILL REPORT AND 11 WILL REPORT AND 12 WILL REPORT BEGIN 1ST 6 WEEKS
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 KINDERGARTEN GROUP KINDERGARTEN GROUP KINDERGARTEN GROUP KINDERGARTEN GROUP A AND STUDENTS GRANDPARENTS B AND STUDENTS BLENDED LEARNING* A AND STUDENTS B AND STUDENT DAY GRADES 1-12 WILL GRADES 1-12 WILL GRADES 1-12 WILL GRADES 1-12 WILL REPORT REPORT REPORT REPORT
BOE MEETING
20 21 22 23 24 MID-TERM 25 26 PRESCHOOL GROUP A PRESCHOOL GROUP B PRESCHOOL GROUP A PRESCHOOL GROUP B AND STUDENTS GRADES AND STUDENTS GRADES AND GRADES K-12 WILL AND GRADES K-12 WILL K-12 WILL REPORT K-12 WILL REPORT REPORT REPORT
August 2020 October 2020 27 28 29 30 S M T W T F ALL STUDENTS WILL S M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 REPORT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 BOE MEETING 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 REMINDERS: “Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason * Blended learning from home will be every Wednesday until further why so few engage in it.” notice. (Holidays excluded). Calendar subject to change. ― Henry Ford
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chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response. All schools/principals will Policy 4110 Acceptable Use Policy monitor and ensure that these requirements are being implemented and followed. (Technology/Internet Use) Continued Filtering and Monitoring Unauthorized access to other district computers, networks and Filtering software is used to block or filter access to visual depictions that are information systems; obscene and all child pornography in accordance with the Children’s Internet Bullying, hate mail, defamation, harassment of any kind, discriminatory Protection Act (CIPA). Other objectionable material could be filtered. The jokes and remarks, or any other use of school equipment to threaten, determination of what constitutes “other objectionable” material is a local harass, or insult another person in violation of West Virginia Code § 18- decision. 2C-2. Emphasis is added as it pertains to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability; Filtering software is not 100% effective. While filters make it more difficult Information posted, sent or stored online that could endanger others for objectionable material to be received or accessed; filters are not a (e.g., bomb construction, drug manufacture); solution in themselves. Every user must take responsibility for his or her Accessing, uploading, posting, sharing, downloading, storage and use of the network and Internet and avoid objectionable sites; distribution of violent, obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit Any attempts to defeat or bypass the district’s Internet filter or conceal material; and Internet activity are prohibited: unauthorized virtual private networks Attaching unauthorized equipment to the district network. Any such (VPNs), proxies, https, special ports, modifications to district browser equipment will settings and any other techniques designed to evade filtering or enable be confiscated and destroyed. the publication of inappropriate content; Unauthorized disclosure use, or dissemination of personal information E-mail inconsistent with the educational and research mission of the regarding yourself (if student) or of any student. district will be considered SPAM and blocked from entering district e-mail Using social media to engage in non-professional interaction between boxes; employees and students in an inappropriate manner, as set forth in The district will provide appropriate adult supervision of Internet use. The WVDE Policy 2460, Section 5.8. first line of defense in controlling access by students to inappropriate All other prohibited activities as listed in WVDE Policy 2460, Section material on the Internet is deliberate and consistent monitoring of student 6.3. access to district technology; The district will not be responsible for any damages suffered by any Staff members who supervise students, control electronic equipment or user, including but not limited to, loss of data resulting from delays, non- have occasion to observe student use of said equipment online, must deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions caused by its own make a reasonable effort to monitor the use of this equipment to assure negligence or any other errors or omissions. The district will not be that student use conforms to the mission and goals of the district; and responsible for unauthorized financial obligations resulting from the use Staff must make a reasonable effort to become familiar with the Internet of, or access to, the district’s computer network or the Internet. and to monitor, instruct and assist effectively.
Internet Safety: Personal Information and Inappropriate Content The WVDE and West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) operate the statewide infrastructure to provide access for all Pre-K-12 public Students and staff should not reveal personal information, including a home schools. In accordance with state purchasing guidelines, filtering will be installed address and phone number, on web sites, blogs, podcasts, videos, social at the state level for Internet access. This will provide filtering for all public media, wikis, e-mail or as content on any other electronic medium. Students schools in a cost effective manner and with efficient management. The Ritchie and staff should not reveal personal information about another individual on any County School District and/or schools may also add other electronic filters. electronic medium. No student pictures with names can be published on any class, school or district web site unless the appropriate permission has been granted. If students encounter dangerous or inappropriate information or Copyright messages, they should notify the appropriate school authority. Downloading, copying, duplicating and distributing software, music, sound files, movies, images or other copyrighted materials without the specific written Internet Safety: Instruction permission of the copyright owner is generally prohibited. However, the The school district will educate all students about appropriate online behavior, duplication and distribution of including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in
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Character Trait of the Month: Contemplation - Think things through OCTOBER 2020 with proper care before taking action.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday September 2020 November 2020 1 2 3 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 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 29 30
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 BOE MEETING END 1ST 6 WEEKS BEGIN 2ND 6 WEEKS REPORT CARD DAY
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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MIDTERM BOE MEETING
HALLOWEEN REMINDERS: “Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration.” * Blended learning from home will be every Wednesday until further ― Thomas Edison notice. (Holidays excluded). Calendar Subject to change.
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Any and all information transmitted or received in connection with Policy 4110 Acceptable Use Policy network and e-mail use. (Technology/Internet Use) Continued materials for educational purposes are permitted when such duplication and No student or staff user should have any expectation of privacy when using the distribution fall within the Fair Use Doctrine of the United States Copyright Law district's network. The district reserves the right to disclose any electronic (Title 17, USC) and content is cited appropriately. message to law enforcement officials or third parties as appropriate and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and policies. Web Publishing Ritchie County Schools recognizes the educational benefits of publishing Disciplinary Action information on the Internet by school personnel and students. It also recognizes All users of the district’s electronic resources are required to comply with the the importance of having guidelines that address content, overall responsibility, district’s policy and procedures and agree to abide by the provisions set forth in potential contributors, quality, technical standards and student protection. In the district's Technology Acceptable Use Policy. addressing these issues, it will be the policy of the Ritchie County Board of Education to follow the “Web Publishing Guidelines” as set forth in WVDE Violation of any of the conditions of use explained in the Technology Acceptable Policy 2460 Section 10 -Educational Purpose and Acceptable Use of Electronic Use, Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources, Technologies and the Internet Resources, Technologies and the Internet. Policy or in these procedures could be cause for disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion from school and suspension or revocation of network Network Security and Privacy and computer access privileges. Students will be disciplined for violations in Passwords are the first level of security for a user account. System logins and accordance with West Virginia BOE Policy 2460, and employee violations will be accounts are to be used only by the authorized owner of the account, for addressed in accordance with the Employee Code of Conduct and, if necessary, authorized district purposes. Students and staff are responsible for all activity on West Virginia Code § 18A-2-8. their account and must not share their account password. These procedures are designed to safeguard network user accounts: Change passwords according to district policy; Do not use another user’s account; Do not insert passwords into e-mail or other communications; If you write down your account password, keep it out of sight; Do not store passwords in a file without encryption; Do not use the “remember password” feature of Internet browsers; and Lock the screen, or log off, if leaving the computer.
Student Data is Confidential District staff must maintain the confidentiality of student data in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Ritchie County Schools
No Expectation of Privacy where we believe in The district provides the network system, e-mail and Internet access as a tool for education and research in support of the district’s mission. The district reserves the right to monitor, inspect, copy, review and store, without prior every student notice, information about the content and usage of: and The network; embrace their potential User files and disk space utilization; User applications and bandwidth utilization; every day! User document files, folders and electronic communications; E-mail; Internet access; and 11
Character Trait of the Month: Courage - Face difficulty or danger and NOVEMBER 2020 express your beliefs even if you are afraid.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DAYLIGHT ELECTION DAY SAVINGS NO SCHOOL ENDS
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 BOE MEETING VETERANS DAY (OBSERVED)
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END 2nd 6 WEEKS
22 23 24 25 26 THANKSGIVING DAY 27 28
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
29 30 October 2020 December 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S BEGIN 3RD 6 WEEKS 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 108 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31
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REMINDERS: “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” ― Henry Ford
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Policy 3020 Anti-Harassment and Violence Policy
The purpose of this policy is to prevent racial, sexual, religious/
ethnic or disability harassment or violence, by or toward students and staff, to protect the academic environment, and to assure that Ritchie County Schools respond to harassment and/or Policy 3010 Tobacco Control violence incidents when they occur in a manner that effectively Purpose deteres future incidents and affirms respect for individuals. It is the intent of the Ritchie County Board of Education to ensure that the learning and working environments are free from any type of harassment or violence. Ritchie County Board of Education works to promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles by students and employees and to provide a healthful environment in which students and staff members may learn and work. The purpose of this policy is to promote achievement of these two goals by prohibiting the use or Application consumption of tobacco products in school buildings, on school grounds, in school- This policy applies to any student, staff member or member of the leased or owned vehicles, and at all school affiliated functions in order to improve the health of West Virginia students and school personnel. public during any school related activity or during any education sponsored event whether in a building or other property used or Definition For purposes of this policy, tobacco products shall be defined as any substance operated by the Ritchie County Board of Education or in another containing tobacco nicotine, any other chemical substitute or paraphernalia facility being used by the Ritchie County Board of Education. The intended for the manufacture sale and/or use of tobacco or nicotine products. term “staff members”, as used in this policy, shall encompass all
Students under the age of 18 may not possess any tobacco product at any time. employees, volunteers and independent contractors of the Ritchie No one of any age may use tobacco in any school building or on any school County Board of Education. grounds. The use of tobacco products has a direct link to numerous health problems, and this policy is intended to prevent students, school personnel, and visitors from being exposed to secondhand smoke and to prevent youth addition to No student, staff member or member of the public, during any tobacco products. This policy is intended to promulgate a positive, pro-active approach to tobacco control. In addition, school personnel shall act as positive role school related activity or during any education sponsored event, models for students by not distributing or using tobacco products in school whether in a building or other property used or operated by the buildings, or school grounds, in school leased or owned vehicles, and all school Ritchie County Board of Education or in another facility being affiliated functions. used by the Ritchie County Board of Education, shall engage in In compliance with state board policy, these regulations apply to any building or sexual, racial, ethnic/religious, disability harassment or violence. other property owned or operated by the Board of Education, the surrounding grounds, Board employees and students. This policy also applies to all vehicles Persons found to have violated this prohibition shall be subject to owned or operated by the Board and includes private automobiles or other non- the penalties outlined herein. Board owned vehicles used for school activities when students are present.
No tobacco product shall be used at any time by any person in any area defined Complete policies can be found at www.ritchieschools.com. above. School personnel supervising students off school grounds are prohibited from using any tobacco products while in the presence of students or any time while engaged in any activities directly involving students.
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Character Trait of the Month: Honesty - Be truthful in all you do and never deceive, steal, or take advantage of the trust of others. DECEMBER 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 REPORT CARD DAY
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HANUKKAH
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WINTER BEGINS CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Break- No School
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REMINDERS: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ― Unknown
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Parent Involvement Policy – Policy 6010 The goal of this policy is to enhance cooperative efforts between homes and Ritchie County Schools, in cooperation with state and local agencies, will schools in the county that will encourage parents, through a variety of means, provide on-going, timely training to administrators, teachers, and parents to become involved in the education of their children. in methods and procedures required to develop and implement home-
school partnerships. We are committed to developing the six components The term “parents” as used in this policy are those individuals with legal or of Epstein’s Framework in an effort to guarantee the success of all quasi-legal custodianship (i.e. biological, adoptive, foster parents). The term students. also expands to include family members (i.e. aunts, brothers, grandparents, etc.) and significant others whose involvement may be important to the child.
One percent of Title I, Part A, funds received by the Ritchie County Board of
Education, in the amount of $500,000 or more, must be reserved for parental involvement, and at least 95 percent of the of reserved amount must be distributed to the schools. The schools may voluntarily return some their funds Notice to Parents to the Ritchie County Board of Education to conduct county wide parental As the parent of a student of the Ritchie County School District, involvement activities, if they wish. An evaluation process (semi-annual Parent you have the right to know the professional Involvement Survey) is to be conducted annually to determine weaknesses, qualifications of the classroom teachers who strengths, and necessary areas of improvement. instruct your child. Federal law allows you to ask
Research shows that when schools and families work together to support for certain information about your child’s learning, children tend to succeed in school and in life. In fact, the most classroom teachers and requires us to give you accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is the extent to which a this information in a timely manner if you ask for it. child’s family creates a home environment that encourages learning, expresses high (but not unrealistic) expectations, and becomes involved in their child’s Specifically, you have the right to ask for the following information education at school and in the community. Title I personnel of Ritchie County Schools recognize the shared responsibilities of family, school and community about each of your child’s classroom teachers: for children’s learning and development. Therefore, it is important that schools and families develop partnerships that help all children to Certification areas in which the teacher is certified including succeed in school and in life. the grades/subjects this individual may teach. Whether the West Virginia Department of Education has Epstein's Framework of Six Types of Involvement As Interpreted for Ritchie County Schools decided that the teacher can teach in a classroom without 1. Parenting: Help all families establish home environments to support being licensed or qualified under state regulations because children as students. of special circumstances. 2. Communicating: Design effective forms of school-to-home and home-to- The teacher’s college degree; whether the teacher has any school communications about school programs and children's progress. 3. Volunteering: Recruit and organize parent help and support. advanced degrees, and if so, the subject of the degrees. 4. Learning at Home: Provide information and ideas to families about how to Whether any teacher’s aides or similar paraprofessionals help students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities, provide services to your child and, if they do, their decisions, and planning. qualifications. 5. Decision Making: Include parents in school decisions, developing parent If you would like to receive any of this information please leaders and representatives. 6. Collaborating with Community: Identify and integrate resources and contact Deborah Bever at (304) 643-2991 ext. 103. services, for example, Packs of Plenty, Shoes for Students, Ritchie County Ambulance Authority School Supplies Drive, community based Coats for Kids Drive, local Ministerial Association Angel Tree drive, dictionaries sponsored by Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us/federal-programs/ local Grange organizations, from the community to strengthen school programs, family practices, and student learning and development.
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Character Trait of the Month: Initiative - Take responsible action on your own, without prompting from others. JANUARY 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday December 2020 February 2021 1 2 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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NEW YEAR’S DAY 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NO SCHOOL 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 30 31 28 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BOE MEETING END 3RD 6 WEEKS
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 MARTIN LUTHER KING TH REPORT CARD DAY JR DAY BEGIN 4 6 WEEKS NO SCHOOL
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 BOE MEETING
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REMINDERS: “Read, read, read. Read everything ― trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write.” ― William Faulkner
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School Closings
Recognizing the need for parents, students, employees, and citizens to be informed about emergency school closings, the Ritchie County School System provides the following information:
An Automated Phone Message System will be used to notify
students/parents about school closings.
School Messenger is an essential tool to keep students, parents, and staff well in- formed of school closing and emergency notifications. Schools will be closed if… There are unsafe road conditions such as snow, ice, or flooding. Parents, students, employees, and the community can check the following However, failure of mechanical or electrical equipment in schools, sources to be notified when schools are closed… heating fuel shortages, epidemics, or other emergency situations could make it inadvisable to operate schools on certain days. Chapter 18, TV Article 4, Section 10 relating to the School Laws of West
WXIL 95.1 FM WRZZ 106.1 FM WTAP Parkersburg Virginia designates the Superintendent of Schools to make the decision to close schools. FROGGY 99 FM WDMX 100.1 FM WDTV Weston-Clarksburg WKYG 1230 AM WNUS 107.1 FM WBOY Clarksburg If there is a two/three-hour delay, it is recommended that… Parents, students, employees, and citizens listen to the radio and WADC 1050 AM WRVB 102.1 FM WNRJ 103.9 FM television for final announcements concerning delays or closings. We WLTP 1450 AM WFBY 106.5 FM WRRR 93.9 FM have found that once children get to school, it is better to keep them all day so highway crews can treat the roads. However, in emergency WHAR 1340 AM WSSN 102.3 FM WV Public Radio 88.9 FM situations, we will send the children home as soon as possible.
If on any given school day a school bus cannot deliver a child to his/her home bus stop because of road conditions, how will parents Tips for Parents to assist school authorities in emergency situations: know the status of their child? School board policy prohibits a bus driver from putting a child off the bus at any 1. Have a phone, radio and/or TV available to listen for announcements stop other than the child’s home bus stop or the child’s school unless specific of school closings permission is given by the parent or guardian to do otherwise.
2. Unless the school principal or teacher is properly notified in advance, Are there emergency plans for keeping children at school should each child will be released from school to return home in a regular conditions prevent them from getting home? manner. Notification to the school of special procedures for a child to Yes. The principals, in cooperative effort with the Superintendent of follow should be in writing and signed by the parent- guardian. Schools, will mobilize resources to enable emergency feeding and School board policy prohibits releasing a child from school to anyone housing of students should a situation dictate an overnight stay at the except the child’s parents or guardian unless specific permission is school. given by the parent or guardian to school authorities. 17
Character Trait of the Month: Loyalty - Show others that you are faithful and dependable when you have a commitment to them. FEBRUARY 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 January 2021 March 2021 5 6 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 GROUNDHOG DAY 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 31 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 BOE MEETING 6PM @ CCES
MIDTERM
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VALENTINE'S PRESIDENT'S DAY DAY 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 BOE MEETING 6PM @ HES
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REMINDERS: “When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand.” ― Alex Haley
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Transportation Procedures
LOADING AND UNLOADING OF YOUNG CHILDREN AT THE BUS STOP The Ritchie County school system is pleased to be transporting your child As required by West Virginia State Board of Education Policy 4336.11.9: Pre-K to and from school this year. We are very proud of our school buses and students require adult supervision at both pickup and delivery at the bus stop. If the professionalism of our transportation team. Please help us ensure your the pre-k parent/guardian elects to designate another adult, they shall make a child’s safety by following these simple but important information. request in writing to the Transportation Department listing the names of all adults to be approved. The parent/guardian or their designee shall be at the bus Provide your child with a backpack or book bag. Loose papers or other stop for both pickup and delivery of all students in kindergarten through the items are dangerous as children get off the bus. second grade. If the parent/guardian elects to designate another adult or sibling Check your child’s clothing for the presence of long drawstrings or other (6th grade through 12th grade) they shall make a request in writing to the dangling items. Long drawstrings or other dangling items could get Transportation Department listing all approved names. snagged in the bus door as the child gets off the bus; therefore, these items should be removed from your child’s clothing. In the event no one is at the bus stop for delivery, the bus driver will radio the Bright clothing and clothing or backpacks with reflective material makes school to ask assistance in locating the parent. If the parent cannot be reached, your child more visible at the bus top. the student will be returned to school. Make sure your child arrives at the designated bus stop at least five minutes early each day. Children who are late for the bus may panic and chase the bus or run into the road. Insist that your child wait for the bus safely in an orderly fashion, back from the roadway. Behavior problems at the bus stop can create hazardous conditions for children. When the bus arrives, your child should wait for the bus driver’s signal before boarding the bus. Children should board in single file. Teach your child to sit quietly on the ride to and from school. Behavior problems could distract the bus driver and result in an accident.
It is important that our drivers are able to concentrate on driving the route safely. If anything makes your child feel unsafe at the bus stop or on the bus ride, please contact us at the transportation department, (304-643- 2777), rather than trying to discuss it at the bus stop. We are deeply committed to the safety of Ritchie County students. The Ritchie County Board of Education recognizes the importance of providing a safe and efficient transportation system to all students enrolled in Ritchie County Schools.
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Character Trait of the Month: Optimism - Strive to be hopeful and positive in your beliefs about yourself, others, and the future. MARCH 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 END 4th 6 WEEKS BEGIN 5th 6 WEEKS REPORT CARD DAY
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 BOE MEETING 6PM @ SES
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS
ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPRING BEGINS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 BOE MEETING MIDTERM 6 PM @ RCMS/HS
28 29 30 31 February 2021 April 2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S PALM SUNDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 25 26 27 28 29 30
REMINDERS: “There has never yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering.” ― Theodore Roosevelt
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Nutrition Program Information
Ritchie County Schools will offer Federal Civil Rights Law the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the 2020-2021 school year In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulation and policies, the USDA, its For ALL STUDENTS. Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in Ritchie County students will receive a or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal healthy breakfast and lunch at school or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity at NO CHARGE conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency Please be aware of the following: (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are
deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA • Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a free and reduced-price through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, meals application. program information may be made available in languages other than • Students who are currently enrolled in Ritchie County High/ English. Middle School or Ritchie County Elementary Schools are eligible for these free meals. However, students transferring to a To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Non-CEP school during 2020-2021, will be responsible for Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: any potential meal charges and/or applications. http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaintfilingcust.html and at any USDA • Meal Pricing for adults: Adult Breakfast: $3.50 and Adult office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter Lunch $4.50 all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the • ALL UNPAID BALANCES FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEARS complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form WILL NEED TO BE PAID FOR ALL STUDENTS. or letter to USDA by: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, If you have any questions, contact Washington, D.C. 20250-9410: Fax: (202) 690-7442: or email: program. David B. Weekley, Director, Student Support Services [email protected]. Ritchie County Schools, 304-643-2991 ext. 104.
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Character Trait of the Month: Perseverance - Continue to work hard and persist toward the goal even when obstacles and difficulties arise. APRIL 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday March 2021 May 2021 1 2 3 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S SPRING BREAK 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 NO SCHOOL 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SPRING BREAK NO SCHOOL EASTER SUNDAY
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 BOE MEETING
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 BOE MEETING REPORT CARD DAY EARTH DAY END 5th 6 WEEKS BEGIN 6TH 6 WEEKS
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REMINDERS: “The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.” ― Edward Phelps
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Healthy Schools
Medication and Health Services
Parents are encouraged to give prescribed medications at home if possible. Prescribed medications that are required to be administered during the school day must be in the original container from the pharmacy. Many pharmacists will issue two separate bottles for school and home medications. Daily medications require a special form available in each school’s office. Prescribed medications also include inhalers. Health Care providers must specify whether a student is able to self-administer and carry his/her inhaler. Over the counter medications (example: Tylenol, Motrin, Tums, cough drops) require a special from to be completed each school term. (This form is available in each school’s office.) This form requires parent and health care provider signatures and indications of when the medications should Health Requirements be administered. The parent is responsible for purchasing medications for Dental Exams and Immunizations the student. This applies to students in all elementary schools. Students WV Policy 2423 requires that a dental examination be attending Ritchie County Middle School and Ritchie County High School can completed for students entering school in Pre-K and receive over the counter medication with parental permission at the Health Kindergarten and subsequently in grades 2, 7, and 12. For and Wellness Center. more information and to obtain a dental form, please contact your school principal or http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/
Health Care Guidelines Specific immunizations are also required before entry into school. 1. Parents need to return the Emergency Card to school promptly. It is important that schools have working home telephone numbers if the • For Pre-Kindergarten Program Enterers – All Children entering student becomes ill. Pre-Kindergarten programs must be age appropriately 2. Parents should keep ill students at home. Students who have a fever immunized. requiring medication should be monitored at home. Schools have limited space for students not feeling well. Any student suspected of • New School Enterers – State law requires that all children having a contagious illness such as chickenpox should not be sent to entering school in West Virginia for the first time in grades school to be evaluated. This may cause unnecessary exposure to k-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, illness for other students. pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella 3. Parents should notify the schools when any change occurs in the and hepatitis B. student’s health. This includes medication or dosage changes. 4. Parents should send prescribed emergency medication to school 7th & 12th Graders – State law requires that all children (example: epi-pen). entering school in West Virginia in grades 7 and 12 must 5. All students are eligible to use services at the School Based Health show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, and Wellness Center located at Ritchie County Middle School/High tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless properly School. Please call 304-869-3650 for an appointment. medically exempted. 6. All students are encouraged to practice frequent hand-washing. Many schools have hand sanitizer available in the classroom and cafeteria.
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Character Trait of the Month: Respect - Show consideration and regard for yourself, others, and the world around you. MAY 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 BOE MEETING ELECTION DAY MIDTERM NO SCHOOL MOTHER’S DAY
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR PRESCHOOL FOR SENIORS STUDENTS (TENTATIVE)
23 24 April 2021 June 2021 GRADUATION BOE MEETING S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 2 PM 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 31 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 REMINDERS: “Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” ― Louis D. Brandeis
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The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal Law, The right to request that a school correct records which they believe requires that Ritchie County Schools, with certain expectations, obtain the to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend parents’ written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a information from your child’s educational records. However, Ritchie County formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to Schools may disclose appropriately designed “directory information” amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to without written consent, unless you have advised Ritchie County Schools place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about to the contrary. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the contested information Ritchie County Schools to include this type of information from your child’s education record in certain school publications. Examples include: Parents have the right to access information only about their own child. When the education record includes information about other The annual yearbook; student, the information must be separated. Honor roll or other recognition lists; Graduation programs; and Sports activity sheets, such as for football FERPA allows schools to disclose records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions: Directory information, can also be disclosed to outside organizations School officials with the legitimate education interest without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but Other schools to which a student is transferring are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings, or publish Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes yearbooks. Appropriate parties regarding financial aid If you do not want Ritchie County Schools to disclose directory information Organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of school from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you Accrediting organizations must notify us in writing by September 20, 2020. Ritchie County Schools To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena has designed the following information as directory information: Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to Student’s name, Address, Telephone Listing, Photograph, specific State Law Date and Place of Birth, Major Field of Study, Participation in officially recognition activities and sports, weight and height of School principals and/or other designate personnel are responsible for the members of athletic teams, and degrees, honors, and rewards collection, maintenance, security, and dissemination of information contained in student records. Ritchie County Schools maintains a list of authorized Ritchie County Schools wants you, as the parent of a student or a student school personnel who have access to educational records. A record of each over eighteen years of age, to have a clear understanding of the content of access, showing the signature of each person accessing the record, the date student records, how records are handled, and your rights with respect to of access, and the specific reason, will be maintained as part of the student’s education records. Your rights include: file.
The right to inspect and review the student’s education records In order to protect the privacy of the student data, Ritchie County Schools maintained by the schools. Education records include- will adhere strictly to the laws designed to safeguard such information. A handwritten, video, or audio tape, electronic or computers media, copy of the complete Ritchie County Schools policy relating to the collection, film and print. maintenance, and disclosure of student data may be obtained upon request from the Board of Education. If any person should wish to file a complaint Surveillance cameras are used in schools and buses to improve concerning violations of these procedures, the addresses of proper officials safety and monitor activities. These tapes become records when are found in the policy. disciplinary action occurs.
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Character Trait of the Month: Responsibility - Demonstrate that you consider yourself to be accountable for your actions and that you follow JUNE 2021 through on your commitments.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 LAST DAY OF REPORT CARD DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS END 6TH 6 WEEKS
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 BOE MEETING
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 FLAG DAY
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SUMMER WV DAY HOLIDAY BOE MEETING BEGINS FATHER’S DAY
WV Day 27 28 29 30 May 2021 July 2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
REMINDERS: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
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McKinney-Vento Act
The Federal McKinney-Vento Act and West Virginia state law and policy the first series of immunizations and a TB skin test result, you will be guarantee that you can enroll in school if you live: enrolled, but homebound instruction will immediately be provided until In a shelter (family shelter, domestic violence shelter, youth shelter or appropriate immunizations and TB test results can be obtained. transitional living program); In a motel, hotel or weekly rate housing; When you move, the following should be done In a house or apartment with more than one family because of Contact the school district’s liaison for help in enrolling in a new school economic hard- ship or loss; or arranging to continue in the school you have been attending. In an abandoned building, a car, at a campground or on the street; Contact the new school and provide any information necessary to In substandard housing (no electricity, no water, and/or no heat); or assist the teachers in helping you adjust to new circumstances. With friends or family because you are a runaway or unaccompanied Ask the local liaison, shelter staff, or a social worker for assistance with youth. clothing and supplies, if needed.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, all children and youth are required to have You can help your child by equal access to free and appropriate public education. This program also Providing any information necessary to assist teachers in helping your requires state and local education agencies to remove barriers to enrollment child adjust to their school environment and attendance that children may experience. Your child has a right to: Making sure your child attends school every day Full participation in all school activities and programs, if otherwise Reading to your child- even a few minutes a day makes a difference eligible Making education a family priority Stay in the school that he or she is attending or transportation to the Helping your child develop good study habits school of origin whenever feasible Meeting with your child’s teacher and other school personnel Free school meals Checking with school staff, DHHR or the county liaison for assistance Enroll in school immediately, even if you do not have all the necessary with supplies and materials, if needed paper- work, such as your child’s school records, medical records, proof of residency, certified birth certificate, or legal guardian papers. Ritchie County Schools Receive the same public education that is provided to other children David B. Weekley including preschool McKinney-Vento Liaison for Ritchie County Schools 134 South Penn Avenue, Access the same special programs and services that are provided to Harrisville, WV 26362, 304-643-2991 Ext. 104. other children, including special education, migrant education, vocational education and extended day/year programs and other educational West Virginia Department of Education assistance programs under Title 1 Part A. Rebecca Derenge Coordinator, Homeless Education If you live in one of these situations, as for all students enrolling in West Email: [email protected] Virginia schools, you may enroll in school without the following documents in Website: http://wvde.state.wv.us hand; how- ever, your full cooperation is needed with county and school Phone: (304) 558-7805 personnel in trying to obtain these documents as soon as possible. 1. Proof of residency Office of Federal Programs 2. School records Bldg. 6 Room 330 3. Certified birth certificate 1900 Kanawha Blvd., 4. Legal guardianship papers East Charleston, WV 25305-0330 5. Immunization records and/or a TB skin test result (in-state students only) 6. However, if you are coming from out of state without proof of at least 27
Text 66746, Then Type TIPS
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For Updated Middle School Sports Schedules: For Updated High School Sports Schedules: Website: www.wvssac.org Website: www.wvssac.org Click: Rosters/Schedules Click: Rosters/Schedules
Select: Ritchie County Select: Ritchie County Middle Choose: Sport Choose: Sport Choose: Schedule or Roster Choose: Schedule or Roster Choose Program: Senior Choose Program: Mid/Jr Click: Submit Click: Submit Or visit the new high school athletics website for updated news, photos and schedules: https://ritchiecountyhighschool.bigteams.com 34
RITCHIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 201 Ritchie County School Road STE. 1 CREED COLLINS Ellenboro, WV 26346 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL* Phone: 304-869-3526 512 Collins Avenue Fax: 304-869-3031 Pennsboro, WV 26415 Phone: 304-659-2140 Principal: Kelly Waggoner Ext. 201 Fax: 304-659-3322 Asst. Principal: Chris Wells Ext. 202 Counselor: Brooke Waugaman Ext. 203 Principal: Debbie White Ext. 401 Counselor: Jodi Walters Ext. 208 Secretary: Melinda Jones Ext. 400 Secretary: Becky Boley Ext. 200
RITCHIE COUNTY HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL* MIDDLE SCHOOL * 1201 East Main Street Harrisville, WV 26362 Phone: 304-643-2220 201 Ritchie County School Road STE. 2 Fax: 304-643-2710 Ellenboro, WV 26346
Phone: 304-869-3512 Principal: Laura Snodgrass Ext. 501 Fax: 304-869-3519 Secretary: Johni O’dell Ext. 500
Principal: Randa Lamp Ext. 301 Asst. Principal: Jacob Clevenger Ext. 302 SMITHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL* Counselor: Kym Martin Ext. 303 Secretary: Rita Morton Ext. 300 157 Main Street Smithville, WV 26178 Phone: 304-477-3273 Fax: 304-477-3118
*School wide (SW) Title I: This model funds a comprehensive plan to upgrade all Principal: Casey Kerns Ext. 601 instruction in the school, without distinguishing between “eligible” and “ineligible” Secretary: Vickie Williams Ext. 600 children. School wide programs are justified on the grounds that once poverty reaches a certain threshold (at least forty percent), it makes more sense to try to improve the whole instructional program than to provide services separately to some of the students. A school must first be selected by the ELA as a participating school. Any eligible school that desires to operate a school wide program must first develop a comprehensive plan for reforming the total instructional program in the school.
34 RITCHIE COUNTY BOARD OF Secretaries EDUCATION Teresa Bumgardner Ext. 106 County Student Support Services Executive Secretary 134 South Penn Avenue Harrisville, WV 26362 [email protected] Name Extension Phone: 304-643-2991 Fax: 304-643-2994 Lisa Chancey Ext. 108 NURSE Finance Secretary [email protected] Parsons, Leandra 204 Jim Brown Ext. 106 Superintendent Shepler, Alisa 604 [email protected]
Stacy Harper Ext. 109 STUDENT SUPPORT Lori Wells Ext. 102 Student Support Secretary Shannon Cress 116 Director of Finance [email protected] Speech Pathologist [email protected] Kelsey Waggoner 510 Amanda Hayes Ext. 110 Federal Programs Secretary Speech Pathologist Debbie Bever Ext. 103 [email protected] Gretchen Johnson 117 Director of Federal Speech Assistant Programs and Kathy Roby 118 Special Education School Psychologist [email protected] TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Transportation and Maintenance 121 David Weekley Ext. 104 Kathy Jones Pat Boone Ext. 199 TIS Director of Student Transportation Supervisor Sonya Haught 308 Support Services [email protected] TIS [email protected] Noah Laugh 254 Brad Tallhamer Ext. 114 TSS Maintenance April Haught Ext. 105 Chance Hughart 254 [email protected] Director of Personnel TSS and Instructional Service [email protected] Tom Haddox Ext. 114 Maintenance [email protected]