JENKS ALTERNATIVE CENTER 2016-172017-182014-15 STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK Helpful Alternative Center phone numbers Policies and procedures Emergency and community resource numbers for students and parents 20142016-17-15 school calendar JENKS ALTERNATIVE CENTER STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 A Guide for Students, Faculty, and Patrons All students are responsible for the information and regulations included in this handbook and are subject to all rules and policies set forth by the Jenks Board of Education, State Department of Education, Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, and the North Central Accrediting Association. All personnel hired by the Jenks Board of Education are authorized to enforce these policies. DIRECTORY Phone: 918-299-4411...............................................................Direct Dial:……………………………………..918-299-4415 + Extension Number Principal....................................................................................Amie Hardy…………………………………....................................................2420 Site Administrative Assistant.....................................................Michelle Meehleder………………………….………........................................2420 Transportation Director.............................................................Jeremy Hairrell…………………………………...............................................5700 Student Assistance Coordinator.................................................Paula Lau…………….............................................................................2340 Library/Media............................................................................Katy Blair/Shari McLaughlin…………………………………........................2359 Nursing Services........................................................................Janet Stewart/Lynne Clark.......................................................2263, 2280 Registrar....................................................................................Pauline Nagelschneider …………….......................................................2474 Special Education Coordinators.................................................Ramona Roberts/Stacy Nissley……………………………..................2436, 2437 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Policies And Procedures ........................................... 1 Academics .................................................................. 47 Activity Behavior (Social Events, Dances, Etc.) .......... 48 Asbestos Hazard .......................................................... 1 Activity Pass ............................................................... 48 Child Find/Identification, Location, and Evaluation ........ 1 Assembly Behavior ..................................................... 48 Copyright Policy ............................................................ 2 Behavior ..................................................................... 48 Credit for Learning ........................................................ 3 Cheating Policy ........................................................... 49 Custodial and Noncustodial Parental Rights ................. 3 Damage to School Property ........................................ 49 Deliveries ...................................................................... 4 Distinguished Service Graduate.................................. 49 Distribution by Students of Written Materials in School Fighting ....................................................................... 50 Facilities .................................................................. 4 Food and Beverages .................................................. 50 Distribution of Fliers/Posters-Others ............................. 5 Stealing ...................................................................... 50 Electronic Wireless Devices/Cell Phones ..................... 5 Computers and Computer Software ............................ 51 English Language Development Program (ELD) .......... 6 Concurrent Enrollment in College ............................... 52 Ethnic and Race Relations Policy ................................. 6 Credit for Learning (District Policy 3.08)...................... 52 Expenses ...................................................................... 8 Conduct ...................................................................... 52 Extracurricular Activities Contract ................................. 9 Decorations - Balloons ............................................... 52 Field Trips ..................................................................... 9 Digital Media Use Guidelines ...................................... 52 Harassment, Bullying and Intimidation .......................... 9 Disaster Drills ............................................................. 53 Health Services .......................................................... 11 Discipline .................................................................... 53 Insurance .................................................................... 14 District Wide Parental Involvement (Parents' Bill of Internet Based Instruction: Supplemental Online Rights) .................................................................. 54 Courses Dress Code ................................................................ 56 ................................................................................... 14 Early Graduation ........................................................ 57 Internet Policy ............................................................. 15 Child Nutrition ............................................................. 57 Messages ................................................................... 18 Grade Point Average .................................................. 58 Non-Discrimination Statement .................................... 19 Grading Policy ............................................................ 58 Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ....................... 19 Graduation Requirements ........................................... 60 Notification of Threat to Self or Others ........................ 23 Guidelines for School Activity and Athletic Uniforms, Parent/Guardian Concerns ......................................... 23 Costumes, Attire, and Performances .................... 61 Promotion of Trips and Travel ...................................... 23 Homebound Program ................................................. 61 Sexual Harassment..................................................... 24 Instructional Materials Selection and Review .............. 61 Severe Weather .......................................................... 25 Library Media Center .................................................. 62 Special Education ....................................................... 25 Lost and Found .......................................................... 62 Student Possession, Use, or Distribution of Alcohol and Lost/Damaged Books ................................................. 62 Illegal Drugs .......................................................... 26 Make-Up Work............................................................ 63 Extracurricular Activities Participant Alcohol and Illegal Minute of Silence ........................................................ 63 or Performance Enhanding Drugs Contract .......... 28 Pledge of Allegiance ................................................... 63 Parking Permit Application and Alcohol and Illegal Outside Credits ........................................................... 63 Drugs Contract ..................................................... 29 Programs/Plays/Banquets .......................................... 63 Testing Students with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and School Records .......................................................... 63 Illegal Chemical Substances ................................. 30 Section 504 ................................................................ 64 Student Behavior ........................................................ 32 Student Identification Requirement ............................. 64 Disciplinary Options .............................................. 34 Testing Services ......................................................... 64 Long-Term Out-of-School Suspensions ................ 37 Telephones ................................................................. 65 Short-Term Out-of-School Suspensions ............... 38 Tulsa Technology Center ............................................ 65 Gun-Free Schools Student Suspension Policy ...... 40 Wellness ..................................................................... 65 Weapons Policy .................................................... 41 Withdrawal .................................................................. 67 Violent Offenses ................................................... 43 Confiscated Property .................................................. 43 Site Specific Information .......................................... 67 Search Policy .............................................................. 43 Attendance ................................................................. 67 Transportation