KAUKAUNA HIGH SCHOOL HOME OF THE GALLOPING GHOSTS www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us STUDENT HANDBOOK CO-CURRICULAR POLICY 2021-2022 High School Administration 766-6113 Principal, Chris McDaniel Ext. 6151 Associate Principal, Joshua Chudacoff Ext. 6152 Associate Principal, Michelle Vraney Ext. 6153 Activities Director, Nate Werner Ext. 6154 Dean of Students, Shawn Cleveland Ext. 5124 Student Services Department Counselor, Michelle Feucht Ext. 5218 Counselor, Warren Fischer Ext. 5220 Counselor, Terri Josephs Ext. 5212 Counselor, Matt Binsfeld Ext. 5228 Nursing Services, Emily Jansen Ext. 5250 School Resource Officer, Adam Vander Hyden Ext. 5303 Psychologist, Joel Rausch Ext. 5301 Psychologist, Tina Scott Ext. 5216 Social Worker, Ryan Sievert Ext. 5252 Support Staff Administrative Assistant, Vicki Becker Ext. 5448 Administrative Assistant, Megan Brouch Ext. 5471 Administrative Assistant, Jane Fuhrmann Ext. 5472 Administrative Assistant, Joan Rueden Ext. 5001 All Kaukauna Area School District employees can be reached via E-mail at: [email protected] The Kaukauna High School Parent-Student Handbook is not a contract between the school and parents or students. It can be amended at any time at the discretion of the school district. If the district makes changes to the handbook during a school year, the administration will communicate those changes in ways that are designed to inform parents and students of the new or revised information. Please understand that this Handbook is intended to serve as a reference and guide for your use. However, during the course of the school year, it is impractical to address every circumstance or situation that could possibly occur. Therefore, the principal and/or district administrator has the authority to make decisions in the best interest of the students, faculty and the school. Please refer to the Board Policies in the handbook. A copy of the district’s board policies is available online at www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us TABLE OF CONTENTS KAUKAUNA HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT ............................... 4 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE ..................... 5 CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONDUCT GUIDELINES .............................. 6 CODE OF CONDUCT ....................................................... 6 CONDUCT GUIDELINES ................................................ 11 STUDENT DISCIPLINE ................................................... 15 DATES AND TIMES ................................................................................. 18 CALENDAR ..................................................................... 18 DAILY TIME SCHEDULES .............................................. 19 EMERGENCY CLOSINGS .............................................. 19 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ............................ 19 TRIMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES ....................... 20 PEOPLE TO KNOW ................................................................................. 20 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ......................................... 20 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION ........................................ 20 CO-CURRICULAR ADVISORS 2021-2022 ..................... 20 FACULTY LISTING ......................................................... 21 PUPIL SERVICES…………………………………………...22 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM………….. .22 STUDENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES................................................ 22 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY….…………….22 ATTENDANCE ................................................................ 23 CELL PHONES IN CLASSROOM……………………… …25 CHROMEBOOK POLICY ................................................ 26 CONDUCT AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES............................. 32 DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (STUDENTS)33 DOG SEARCHES ............................................................ 35 GUIDELINES FOR DRESS ............................................. 35 GUIDELINES FOR FOOD AND DRINK .......................... 36 INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY GUIDELINES . 36 LOCKER, CAR AND STUDENT SEARCHES ................. 39 OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS AT LUNCH ............................ 40 PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES.............................. 40 PRESCRIBED MEDICATION .......................................... 40 PRIVACY IN LOCKER ROOMS/RESTROOMS .............. 41 READING INSTRUCTION ............................................... 41 SCHOOL PROPERTY ..................................................... 41 STUDENT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (ATODA) ........................................................................................ 42 STUDENT BULLYING/HARRASSMENT ......................... 50 STUDENT ID CARDS ...................................................... 53 STUDENT PARKING....................................................... 53 SUSPICIONLESS RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF GRADE NINE (9) – TWELVE (12) STUDENTS PROGRAM ........................... 54 TEST RE-TAKE PROCEDURE ....................................... 59 TESTING PROGRAMS ................................................... 59 TRANSPORTATION TO CO-CURRICULAR EVENTS ... 60 VISITORS - STUDENT .................................................... 60 WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PREMISES ............................ 61 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................................... 63 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD .... 63 WISCONSIN TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP 65 COURSE AUDIT PROCEDURE ...................................... 69 COURSE REQUEST CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE 69 DETERMINING TRANSFER CREDITS ........................... 70 FULL TIME STUDENT DEFINITION ............................... 71 GRADES ......................................................................... 72 GRADUATION ................................................................. 73 EARLY GRADUATION……………………………………...76 EARLY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAM………………….77 HONOR ROLL ................................................................. 78 LAUDE SYSTEM ……………………………………………78 PROGRESS REPORTS .................................................. 80 SENIOR RELEASE PROGRAM ...................................... 80 START COLLEGE NOW PROGRAM……………………..81 SUMMER SCHOOL PARTICIPATION ............................ 82 TESTING AND ASSESSMENT ....................................... 83 TRIMESTER SCHEDULE AT KHS.................................. 83 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ......................................................... 84 AGE OF MAJORITY ........................................................ 84 ALL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES .................... 84 ANNOUNCEMENTS........................................................ 85 ASSEMBLAGE ................................................................ 85 BUS RIDERSHIP ............................................................. 85 DANCES .......................................................................... 85 FUNDRAISERS ............................................................... 86 LOST AND FOUND ......................................................... 86 LUNCH PROGRAM ......................................................... 86 MAILING LIST ................................................................. 86 OPEN ENROLLMENT ..................................................... 87 PERMISSIONS ................................................................ 87 PERSONAL BUSINESS .................................................. 88 PROCEDURES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS . 88 PUBLICATIONS .............................................................. 88 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS................................ 88 WORK PERMITS ............................................................ 90 KAUKAUNA HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 CO-CURRICULAR POLICY…91 3 HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Kaukauna High School, as a proud community of learners, is to ensure students graduate as well-educated, ethical citizens equipped to succeed and contribute in a changing world by providing challenging and diverse learning opportunities, through a staff committed to excellence, in an environment that nurtures and inspires the development of all learners. Welcome KHS Students and Parents! It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year! Here at Kaukauna High School we understand that the choices we make each and every day will define our success. By showing up and doing the work, we will make each day better than the day before it. We are very proud of our strong educational and co-curricular opportunities that KHS has to offer. Students have the opportunity to experience a variety of curricular offerings to help them unlock a passion and meet the challenges of our global society. KHS also strives to provide many leadership opportunities for students to engage in so that students understand the voice and role they have in our culture. Key to our success is parent/guardian involvement in their son or daughter’s education. Please take some time to stay informed and involved by following our social media pages, reading school communications, staying in touch with teachers, taking part in our parent advisory council, or simply asking questions of your student. We all want success for your student and working together is the best way to get there. Our community support of our schools continues to be a pride point of our district. We will continue to engage community organizations to find connections that will help our students as they make their path. Allowing opportunities not only for our students to learn from our community, but also opportunities