2018-19 STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK August 2018 Re: Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook Dear Edina Public Schools Families, Edina Public Schools (EPS) is committed to partnering with families to ensure successful learning opportunities for all students. In working together, we are able to maximize academic achievement and help all students attain the skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society. A safe, secure and welcoming environment is essential in helping students be successful. In partnership with the School Board, the district has developed comprehensive policies and procedures that define our students’ rights and responsibilities, and provide for a positive learning environment. This handbook serves as resource for students and families in understanding these policies and expectations, and their alignment with district procedures. EPS parents/guardians are asked to review this important handbook with their student(s). In addition, teachers will review the handbook with students at the beginning of the school year. I am confident that in working together, all of us – students, families, staff and community – can ensure that all of our learners have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Sincerely, Dr. John W. Schultz, Ph.D. Superintendent TABLE OF CONTENTS Leadership Team School Board and District Office Administration………………………......…………... 4 Elementary and Secondary Administration………………………………..…………… 5 District Policies Activity Programs…..……………………………………………………………………… 6 Attendance……………………………………………………………..…………....…….. 6 Corporal Punishment……………………………………………………………………... 6 Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises………………. 6 Do Not Attempt Resuscitation…..……………………………………………………….. 6 Dress and Appearance………………………………………………………………..…. 6 Education of Homeless Children…………………………..……………………………. 6 Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use………………………………………………. 7 Emergency Health Situations and District Insurance Limitations……………………. 7 Employee Background Checks…………………………………..……………………… 7 Equal Educational Opportunity………………………………………………………….. 7 Extended School Year……………………………………………………………………. 7 Field Trips and Travel………..…………………………………………………………… 7 Grading and Reporting of Student Progress…………………………………………… 7 Homework………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 . Immunization Requirements……………………………………………………………... 8 Interview of Students by Outside Agencies…………………………………………….. 8 Medication………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 . Pledge of Allegiance………………………………………………………………………. 8 Promotion, Acceleration, Retention and Educational Program Design……………… 8 Protection and Privacy of Student Records…………………………………………….. 8 Search of Lockers, Desks, Possessions and Persons………………………………… 8 2 Selection and Objection of Instructional Text, Materials and Content……………… 9 Special Accommodations and Services for Students with Special Needs………… 9 Staff Notification of Violent Behavior of Student……………………………………… 9 Student Fundraising………………………………………………………………………9 Student Surveys………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Student Use and Parking of Motor Vehicles…………………………………………...9 Students with Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions………………… 9 Tutoring for Pay…………………………………………………………………………...9 Use of Volunteers in Schools…………………………………………………………… 10 Video/Electronic Surveillance……………………………………………………………10 Wellness — Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity………………………………………… 10 EPS Commitment to Bullying Prohibition.................................................................10 Transportation – Student Bus Rider Responsibilities……………………………… 12 Student Conduct and Discipline Policy…………………..………………………… 15 Discipline Guidelines…………………………………………………..…………………… 17 Attendance………………………………………………………………………………... 17 Chemical Infractions……………………………………………………………………... 17 Dangerous and/or Nuisance Items…………………………………………………….. 18 Driving Infractions………………………………………………………………………... 20 Physical Infractions……………………………………………………………………… 21 Property Infractions……………………………………………………………………… 22 Scholastic Dishonesty…………………………………………………………………… 24 Technology Infractions………………………………………………………………….. 24 Threatening and/or Disruptive Behavior………………………………………………. 25 Other Behavior Infractions……………………………………………………………… 28 3 EDINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP TEAM School Board Leny Wallen-Friedman – Chair Sarah Patzloff – Vice Chair 952-848-3617 952-848-3616 [email protected] [email protected] Erica Allenburg – Clerk Matthew Fox – Treasurer 952-848-3612 952-848-3613 [email protected] [email protected] Ellen Jones – Assistant Treasurer Amir Gharbi – Assistant Clerk 952-848-3614 952-848-3611 [email protected] amir.gharbi@edinaschoolsorg Owen Michaelson – Assistant Clerk 952-848-3615 [email protected] District Office Leadership 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424 952-848-3900 Superintendent Director, Equity and Enrollment Strategic Planner John W. Schultz, Ph.D. Mary Manderfeld Susan Costello-Tennyson 952-848-4000 952-848-4961 952-848-4067 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Director, Business Services Director, HR & Operations Director, Student Support Services Margo Bauck Gwen Jackson, Ph.D. Jeff Jorgensen 952-848-4004 952-848-4946 952-848-4960 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Coordinator, Communications Director, Media & Technology Svcs Director, Teaching & Learning Mary Woitte Steve Buettner Randy Smasal 952-848-3919 952-848-4980 952-848-4951 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Director, Community Ed Svcs Director, Research & Evaluation Valerie Burke Donna Roper 952-848-3960 952-848-4942 [email protected] [email protected] 4 SCHOOL BUILDING LEADERSHIP Elementary Leadership Secondary Leadership Concord Elementary School (K-5) South View Middle School (6-8) 5900 Concord Avenue S. Edina, MN 55424 4725 South View Lane 952-848-4300 Edina, MN 55424 Susie Prather, Principal 952-848-3700 [email protected] Tim Anderson, Ed.D., Principal [email protected] Cornelia Elementary School (K-5) Ryan Carlson, Asst. Principal 7000 Cornelia Drive [email protected] Edina, MN 55435 Tami Jo Cook, Dean of Students 952-848-4600 [email protected] Lisa Masica, Principal [email protected] Valley View Middle School (6-8) 6750 Valley View Road Countryside Elementary School (K-5) Edina, MN 55439 5701 Benton Avenue S. Edina, MN 55436 952-848-3500 952-848-4700 Shawn Dudley, Principal Karen Bergman, Principal [email protected] [email protected] Beth Cornwell, Assistant Principal Creek Valley Elementary School (K-5) [email protected] 6401 Gleason Road Erik Lowe, Dean of Students Edina, MN 55439 [email protected] 952-848-3200 Kari Dahlquist, Ph.D., Principal Edina High School (9-12) [email protected] 6754 Valley View Road Edina, MN 55439 Highlands Elementary School (K-5) 952-848-3800 5505 Doncaster Way Edina, MN 55436 Andy Beaton, Ed.D., Principal 942-848-4500 [email protected] Katie Mahoney, Principal Jenn Carter, Assistant Principal [email protected] [email protected] Jenny Johnson, Asst Prin./Activities Normandale Elementary School (K-5) [email protected] French Immersion School Michael Pretasky, Asst Prin./FineArts 5701 Normandale Road [email protected] Edina, MN 55424 Troy Stein, Asst Prin./Athletics 942-848-4100 [email protected] Chris Holden, Principal Heidi Howard, Dean of Students [email protected] [email protected] 5 DISTRICT POLICIES STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW Below is a summary of Edina Public Schools’ policies that define student rights and responsibilities. Complete texts of these policies are available on the district’s website at www.edinaschools.org/Policies or upon request from a school office. Activity Programs The district recognizes that middle school and high school student activity programs are an integral part of a total education program. The activities are intended to provide experiences not otherwise provided in the instructional curriculum in the areas of athletics and academics. Families are encouraged to contact the activities office located at Edina High School for more information about the opportunities available through the programs. (Policy 627) Attendance Students are required to attend all assigned classes and study halls every day school is in session, unless the student has been excused by the school board from attendance because the student has already completed state and district standards required to graduate from high school, has withdrawn, or has a valid excuse for absence. Families should fill out the form for Pre-Arranged Personal Absences, Family Vacations, and Significant Educational Opportunities (Appendix II to Policy 503) five (5) days in advance of the absence to be considered excused. Each school has established attendance procedures that support regular school attendance. These procedures will be shared by each school and require the support of students and families. (Policy 503) Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment is prohibited. No employee or agent of the district will engage in or cause the infliction of corporal punishment on any student. (Policy 507) Distribution of Nonschool-Sponsored Materials on School Premises