Custer School District 16-1 Hermosa School Student/Parent Handbook 2017-2018 Where Students Come First!! CUSTER SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Tom Martin, Board Chairperson Jeff Prior Bob Morgan Heather Grace Jared Carson Travis Hartshorn Michelle Lehman CUSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT (673-3154) 527 Montgomery, Custer, SD 57730 Superintendent: Mr. Mark Naugle Business Manager: Lisa Fluck Nurse: Jean Witt/Lisa Parsons Maintenance Supervisor: Joe Uhrich District Librarian: Sandy Arseneault Special Education Director: Marsha Leininger HERMOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-8 (605) 255-4345 11 4th Street/PO Box 27, Hermosa, 57744 Principal: Lori Enright CUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-6 (605) 673-4483 1415 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD 57730 Principal: Barb Paulson CUSTER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 7-12 (605) 673-4473 Wildcat Lane, Custer, SD 57730 Principal: Orion Thompson Activities Director/Dean of Students: Stephanie Ornelas 2 Table of Contents SCHOOL HOURS .........................................................................................................................6 Drop-Off..............................................................................................................................6 Inclement Weather Drop-Off/Pickup ..............................................................................6 Dismissal .............................................................................................................................6 STAFF .............................................................................................................................................7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT ...............................................................................8 NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE ...........................................................................................8 CONFLICT RESOLUTION .........................................................................................................9 EMERGENCY PLANS Accessibility Contingency Plan .......................................................................................10 Fire, Tornado and Security Drills ..................................................................................10 Storm Policy .....................................................................................................................10 GENERAL INFORMATION/SCHOOL RULES Animals at School .............................................................................................................11 Students and Home Pets ......................................................................................11 Teachers and Classroom Pets .............................................................................11 Service Animals ....................................................................................................11 Students with Medical Concerns ........................................................................11 Law Enforcement .................................................................................................12 Liability .................................................................................................................12 Attendance ........................................................................................................................12 Tardies ...................................................................................................................12 Truancy .................................................................................................................13 Bicycles/Skateboards/Rollerblades etc. and Safety .......................................................13 Bullying Statement/Policy ...............................................................................................14 Communication with School ...........................................................................................15 Conferences ......................................................................................................................15 Church Night ....................................................................................................................15 Dances and Other Social Events .....................................................................................15 Dress Code ........................................................................................................................16 Electronic Devices ............................................................................................................16 Enrollment ........................................................................................................................17 Field Trips.........................................................................................................................17 Fundraising .......................................................................................................................17 Health & Medication .......................................................................................................17 Immunizations ......................................................................................................17 Managing Allergies ..............................................................................................18 Medication Procedures ........................................................................................18 Medical Treatments .............................................................................................19 Managing Communicable Illnesses …………………………………………...19 Consent for Medical Administration .................................................................19 Recess ....................................................................................................................19 High School Transition ....................................................................................................19 Homework ........................................................................................................................19 Insurance ..........................................................................................................................20 3 Internet............................................................................................................................ 20 Library ..............................................................................................................................21 Lockers ..............................................................................................................................21 Lost & Found....................................................................................................................21 Patriotism..........................................................................................................................21 Physical education ............................................................................................................22 Preschool ...........................................................................................................................22 Promotion, Retention, Grade Skipping .........................................................................22 Report Cards and Grading Standards ...........................................................................23 School Supplies .................................................................................................................23 School Transportation .....................................................................................................23 Sex Offenders ...................................................................................................................24 Student Conduct...............................................................................................................24 Buzz Bucks ............................................................................................................24 Above and Beyond ...............................................................................................24 Negative Behavior ................................................................................................24 Beliefs about School Rules and Expectations ....................................................26 Core Beliefs ...........................................................................................................26 Classroom Rules ...................................................................................................26 Respect for Property ............................................................................................26 Harassment ...........................................................................................................27 Weapons ................................................................................................................27 Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs......................................................................................27 Strategies for Self-Control ..................................................................................27 Recess Rules ..........................................................................................................27 Detention ...............................................................................................................28 In-School Suspension ...........................................................................................28 Out-of-School Suspension 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