Jenks Middle School Student/Parent Handbook 2018-19 Dr. Nick Brown, Site Principal...........................................................................................................918-299-4415 x5303 Mary Gerlach, Site Admin. Assistant................................................................................................918-299-4415 x5307 Mailing Address: 205 East B Street, Jenks, OK 74037-3900 A Guide for Students, Faculty, and Parents All students are responsible for the information and regulations included in this handbook and are subject to all rules and regulations set forth by the Jenks Board of Education, State Department of Education, and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Introduction This student handbook is designed to assist middle school students in having a successful and enjoyable year. Jenks Middle School provides a challenging and caring school climate that seeks to develop strong academic foundations, discover special interests, and provide activities for personal and social growth. The handbook information is lengthy, but each part of it is important for the effective functioning of our schools. The hand- book includes policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Education and policies that are specific to Jenks Middle School. Students will have an opportunity to review the handbook in orientation sessions with teachers. We encourage parents/guardians to read the handbook and to keep the copy that is sent home with students. Jenks Middle School provides excellence in education for early adolescents. These are important years, and we want students to be successful and build on the skills and abilities they have learned in the elementary years. If you, students or parents/guardians, have any questions, please feel free to ask. Motto (Vision) “A Tradition of Excellence with a Vision for Tomorrow” Mission Statement of Jenks Public Schools Jenks Public Schools, inspired by our tradition of excellence, is committed to the shared responsibility of preparing all learners for productive responsible citizenship in an ever-changing world. Revised by the Board of Education, June 1996 Aim Statement of Jenks Middle School At Jenks Middle School, we celebrate curiosity, inquiry, and exploration as we become self-advocates for lifelong learning. Table of Contents ACADEMICS ................................................................................................... 1 1:1 INITIATIVE ................................................................................................................1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Project Objectives ................................................................................................................................ 1 Chromebook ........................................................................................................................................ 1 Distribution of the Chromebooks .......................................................................................................... 1 District Responsibilities for the use of the Chromebook ........................................................................ 1 Parent and Student Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 1 Digital Citizenship Tips for Teens ......................................................................................................... 2 Damaged Chromebooks ...................................................................................................................... 2 General Care of the Chromebook ......................................................................................................... 2 Guidelines for Appropriate Use ............................................................................................................ 2 ACADEMIC CREDIT .......................................................................................................3 Internships, Apprenticeships, and Mentorships .................................................................................... 3 CREDIT FOR LEARNING ...............................................................................................3 NON-ACCREDITED HOME SCHOOL ADMISSIONS ....................................................4 HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS EARNED PRIOR TO HIGH SCHOOL ENTRY OR DURING SUMMER SCHOOL.........................................................................................................4 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS UNDER SECTION 504 AND TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ..........................................................5 Qualified Individual with a Disability ..................................................................................................... 5 Mitigating Measures ............................................................................................................................. 5 Appropriate Education ......................................................................................................................... 5 Educational Setting .............................................................................................................................. 6 Evaluation and Placement ................................................................................................................... 6 Section 504/Title II Plan ....................................................................................................................... 6 Procedural Safeguards ........................................................................................................................ 6 Retaliation ........................................................................................................................................... 6 EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS .....................................................................7 Report Cards/Progress Reports ........................................................................................................... 7 GRADING POLICY..........................................................................................................7 GRADING SCALE ...........................................................................................................7 REMEDIAL COURSES ....................................................................................................7 MAKE-UP WORK ............................................................................................................7 RETENTION AND PROMOTION OF STUDENTS ..........................................................7 Secondary Grades (7th-12th) ................................................................................................................. 7 Appeals Process .................................................................................................................................. 8 STUDENT RECORDS .....................................................................................................8 SUMMER SCHOOL.........................................................................................................8 WITHDRAWALS .............................................................................................................8 TESTING .........................................................................................................................9 OKLAHOMA STATE TESTING PROGRAM ...................................................................9 CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTING ...........................................................................9 COPYRIGHT POLICY .....................................................................................................9 District Copyright Policy ..................................................................................................................... 10 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION AND REVIEW.......................................10 SITE INTERVENTION TEAMS ......................................................................................11 Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 11 CHILD FIND/IDENTIFICATION, LOCATION, AND EVALUATION ..............................11 Child Find/Identification ...................................................................................................................... 11 Referral ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Evaluation ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Collection of Personally Identifiable Information ................................................................................. 11 SPECIAL EDUCATION .................................................................................................12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ELD) .......................................12 GIFTED PROGRAM ......................................................................................................13 HOMEBOUND PROGRAMS .........................................................................................13 TUTORING AND OTHER SERVICES ...........................................................................13