2017-2018 Junior/Senior High Student Handbook Independence Jr/Sr High School 700 20th Avenue SW Independence, IA 50644 Phone: (319) 334-7405 * FAX: (319) 332-1296 Independence Website: www.independence.k12.ia.us Start Here…Succeed Anywhere! Table of Contents Cover Letter .................................................................................................................................... 5 School Calendar ................................................................................................................................ District Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs .................................................................................. 7 Independence Learner Performance Goals ..................................................................................... 8 District Policies (Board policies are referenced for convenience) ................................................ 10 Bullying and Harassment (Board Policy 106) .................................................................................................. 10 Description of a Homeless Child/Youth (Board Policy 501.17) ............................................................... 12 Dissemination of Student Information (Board Policy 506.2R1) .............................................................. 12 Equal Educational Opportunity (Board Policy 103) ...................................................................................... 12 Equal Employment Opportunity (Board Policy 401.2) ................................................................................ 13 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Board Policy 506.1E9) ..................................................... 14 Freedom of Expression (Board Policy 502.5) .................................................................................................. 14 Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies (Board Policy 502.11) ...................................................... 14 Non Resident Student/Open Enrollment (Board Policy 501.2) ............................................................... 15 Reasonable Force (Board Policy 402.3R1) ........................................................................................................ 15 Search and Seizure (Board Policy 502.10) ........................................................................................................ 15 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973 (Board Policy 103.E4) ................................................. 16 Statement of Non-Discrimination (Board Policy 103.E1) ........................................................................... 16 Student Records -- Confidentiality and Access (Board Policy 506.1) .................................................... 16 Building Specific Procedures ........................................................................................................ 17 Absences .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Academic Integrity ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Acceptable Use Policy Information Technology Resources ....................................................................... 18 1:1 Laptops and Carrying Case ............................................................................................................................... 19 Backpacks/Book Bags ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Bus ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Cafeteria Rules .............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Cell Phones/Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................................. 20 Child Custody ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Computer Use ................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Cyberbullying ................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Junior/Senior High Student Handbook Page 2 Consequences for Violation ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Supervision and Monitoring .................................................................................................................................... 21 Counseling and Guidance.......................................................................................................................................... 22 Daily Bulletin/Announcements ............................................................................................................................. 22 Dances............................................................................................................................................................................... 22 District Newsletter ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 Dress Code ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Violations: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Due Process .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Emergency Procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Field Trips ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Food and Drink ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Good Conduct Code ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Grade Classification..................................................................................................................................................... 29 Grading Scale/Reporting .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Graduation Credit Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 30 Graduation Participation .......................................................................................................................................... 30 Early Graduation .......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Health Services .............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Emergencies ................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Food Allergies ................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Illness or Injury at School ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Immunizations .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Medications .................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Nurse’s Office ................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Homework/Make-Up ................................................................................................................................................. 33 Honor Roll ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Learning Resource Center .......................................................................................................................................