VIROQUA AREA SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-2020 …because the children are our future Revised and Board Approved – July 15, 2019 We are Mobile ! To receive school delay and closing information, announcements, event calendars, daily menus and much more go to the App store on your phone and search "Viroqua Area Schools" and the Apptegy App should be your top choice. It's free! Just click and download. There is also a link to the App stores at the bottom of our school website. viroquaareaschools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS District Mission Statement 3 Discrimination Procedure Information 4 Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Students 4 Open Enrollment Program 4 Staff Directory (Board of Education, Administration, Staff) 4 Academic Responsibilities/Information 6 Wisconsin Civics Graduation Requirement 8 Early College Credit Program 10 Online Course Guide 11 Age of Majority 11 Attendance Responsibilities/Truancy 12 Change of Address, Parent/Guardian, Student Name 17 Daily Schedule 18 Definitions 19 Due Process Procedures 19 Health Information 20 Nutrition Programs 23 Obligations 24 Open Campus 25 Picture Day 25 Possession or use of weapons 25 Religious Accommodations 26 Rules and Expectations 26 Safety Notification 28 School Admission - Residency Admissions 28 School Grounds 29 School Trip Policy 30 Searches / Lockers, Personal Student, and Vehicle 31 Sportsmanship Information (WIAA Statement) 32 Public Attendance at School Events 33 Student Accident Insurance 34 Students Driving to School 35 Student Fees 35 Student Harassment 35 Student Records 40 Student Responsibilities 41 Detention/Discipline/Code of Student Conduct/Disorderly Conduct Student Suspension/Expulsion 42 Student Use of cell phones & electronic devices 44 Substance Use and Abuse 46 Technology Acceptable Use Policy 48 Technology Acceptable Use Rule 48 Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 48 Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Title I Parental Involvement Policy 54 Transportation Information 56 Viroqua Area Schools Information 58 Complaint procedure for federally funded programs, Public notice regarding directory information, Public notice regarding student records, Directory information, Inspection of information collection instrument Visitors 62 Weather/Emergency Announcements 63 Wellness Initiative (Student Accident Insurance) 64 Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 65 2 Handbooks and forms may also be printed from our school website. See our website for full version of Viroqua Area Schools, Board of Education approved policies and curriculum. VIROQUA AREA SCHOOLS DISTRICT MISSION The Viroqua Area School District provides a quality education for all students that inspires continuous learning, positive relationships, curiosity and compassion in an environment that welcomes diversity while developing respectful and responsible citizens. Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Policy #2260) The Board of Education is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity for all students in the District. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in any of its student program and activities. In order to achieve the aforesaid goal, the Board directs the District Administrator to: A. Curriculum Content review current and proposed courses of study and textbooks to detect any bias based upon race; color; age; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sex or sexual orientation; religion; national origin; ancestry; culture; creed; or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, ascertaining whether or not supplemental materials, singly or taken as a whole, fairly depict the contribution of both sexes various races, ethnic groups, etc. toward the development of human society. provide that necessary programs are available for students with limited use of the English language. B. Staff Training develop an ongoing program of staff training and in-service training for school personnel designed to identify and solve problems of race; color; religion; age; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sex or sexual orientation; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; national origin; ancestry; creed; cultural; or other bias in all aspects of the program. C. Student Access review current and proposed programs, activities, facilities, and practices to ensure that all students have equal access thereto and are not segregated on the basis of race; color; religion; age; creed; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sex or sexual orientation; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; national origin; or ancestry, in any duty, work, play, classroom, or school practice, except as may be permitted under State regulations. D. District Support require that like aspects of the District program receive like support as to staff size and compensation, purchase and maintenance of facilities and equipment, access to such facilities and equipment, and related matters. E. Student Evaluation require that tests, procedures, or guidance and counseling materials, which are designed to evaluate student progress, rate aptitudes, analyze personality, or in any manner establish or tend to establish a category by which a student may be judged, are not differentiated or stereotyped on 3 the basis of race; color; religion; age; creed; pregnancy; marital or parental status; sex or sexual orientation; physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability; or national origin. The District Administrator shall appoint and publicize the name of the compliance officer whose responsibility it will be to ensure that Federal and State regulations are complied with and that any inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or equal access are dealt with promptly in accordance with law. S/He shall also ensure that proper notice of nondiscrimination for Title II, Title VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is provided to students, their parents, staff members, and the general public. The District Administrator shall attempt annually to identify children with disabilities, ages 3-21, who reside in the District but do not receive public education. In addition, s/he shall establish procedures to identify students with limited English proficiency and to assess their ability to participate in District programs. ELIGIBILITY OF RESIDENT/NONRESIDENT STUDENTS (Policy # 5111) The Board of Education has established policy for determining the eligibility of students to attend the schools of the District. Go to www.viroquaareaschools.com to read complete policy. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (INTER-DISTRICT) (Policy #5113) The School District will participate in the Wisconsin Public School Open Enrollment Program in accordance with applicable law and the relevant policies and rules of the District, all as amended from time-to-time. Go to www.viroquaareaschools.com to read complete policy. BOARD OF EDUCATION/ADMINISTRATION/HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTORY OF BOARD OF EDUCATION President [email protected] Mrs. Angie Lawrence 637-6850 Vice President [email protected] Mrs. Vikki Koppa 637-0550 Clerk [email protected] Mr. Robert Nigh 689-2633 Treasurer [email protected] Mrs. Amanda Running 606-2963 Member [email protected] Mrs. Marina Abt 634-2094 Member [email protected] Mr. Matt Tubbin 920-650-8299 Member [email protected] Ms. Kim Littel 606-2037 ADMINISTRATION District Administrator [email protected] Dr. Kehl Arnson 637-1187 High School Principal [email protected] Jason Cress 637-1605 Middle School Principal [email protected] John Schneider 637-1603 Elementary School Principal [email protected] Mark Getz 637-1104 Pupil Services Designee [email protected] Jana Yashinsky 637-1182 Director of Business Services [email protected] Mike Brendel 637-1184 TEACHERS Riley Abing [email protected] HS Math 637-1611 Joel Anderson [email protected] Grades 7/8 Science 637-1528 Kendra Avery [email protected] HS Language Arts 637-1622 Renee Baker [email protected] Laurel High School 637-1625/1614 Chris Beine [email protected] HS Math 637-1620 Scott Benzing [email protected] HS Science 637-1527 Hannah BigJohn [email protected] E2 Montessori 637-1556 Brianna Bremer [email protected] HS/MS Art 637-1541/1617 Susan Campbell [email protected] HS Science 637-1628 Brad Compton [email protected] HS Special Education 637-1624 Vernon Daines [email protected] Grade 5 Social Studies 637-1513 Karen Diehl [email protected] HS/MS ESL 637-1509 Mary Erickson-Hare [email protected] Grade 8 Language Arts 637-1512 4 Julie Fergot [email protected] Grade 5 Language Arts 637-1503 Adam Fogelson [email protected] Better Futures/Special Education 637-1192 Alicia Freise [email protected] Grade 5 Math 637-1548 Tyler Gabrielson [email protected] HS/MS Technology Education 637-1641 John Gambrell [email protected] HS Special Education 637-1626 Kara Gardner [email protected]