CANTON LOCAL SCHOOLS District Handbook 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Canton Local Mission/Vision Statements...................................................................................... 3 Reporting Student Progress .......................................................................................................... 17 Directory ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Philosophy of Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 17 Parent Teacher Organizations ......................................................................................................... 5 Purposes of Grading ............................................................................................................................ 17 School Starting/Closing Times ........................................................................................................ 5 Continuous Progress............................................................................................................................. 17 Tardy Bell - Dismissal ............................................................................................................................. 5 Grades ................................................................................................................................................ 18 Equal Education Opportunity .................................................................................................................. 5 Grade Point Average ............................................................................................................................ 18 Emergency School Closing ...................................................................................................................... 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences and Visitations .......................................................................................... 18 Professional Development Days.............................................................................................................. 5 Homework .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Calamity Days for 2019-20 .................................................................................................................... 6 Field Trips ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Fire, Tornado & Security Drills ................................................................................................................ 6 Teacher Qualifications .......................................................................................................................... 18 School/Community Communications .............................................................................................. 6 Grading Periods ................................................................................................................................... 18 Board of Education ................................................................................................................................ 6 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................... 19 District Newsletter .................................................................................................................................. 6 Curriculum Requirements for Graduation .............................................................................................. 19 Media Release ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Honors Diploma Classes 2020 .............................................................................................................. 20 Visitors in the School .............................................................................................................................. 6 Classes of 2021 and Beyond ................................................................................................................ 20 Preparedness for Toxic & Asbestos Hazards ............................................................................................. 7 Early Graduation ................................................................................................................................. 20 Use of School Facilities ........................................................................................................................... 7 Educational Options ............................................................................................................................. 20 Student Use of School Equipment & Facilities........................................................................................... 7 Recognition of Student Achievement ..................................................................................................... 20 Facility Use and Rental ........................................................................................................................... 7 Protection and Privacy of Student Records ............................................................................................ 21 Admittance to Canton Local Schools ............................................................................................... 7 Ohio High School Honors Diploma .................................................................................................. 22/23 Stark County Integrated Preschool .......................................................................................................... 7 Student Support Services ............................................................................................................... 24 Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Nutrition Service Program .................................................................................................................... 24 Entering Kindergarten or First Grade ...................................................................................................... 8 Free or Reduced Price Meals ................................................................................................................. 24 To Enter Kindergarten ............................................................................................................................ 8 Guidance and Counseling Services ........................................................................................................ 24 Immunizations....................................................................................................................................... 8 Library Services ................................................................................................................................... 24 Compulsory Attendance Laws ................................................................................................................. 8 Lockers ............................................................................................................................................... 24 Student Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 8 Student Valuables ................................................................................................................................ 24 Student Well Being................................................................................................................................. 8 Lost and Found .................................................................................................................................... 24 Injury and Illness ................................................................................................................................... 8 Use of Office Telephones ...................................................................................................................... 24 Scheduling and Assignment of Classes ..................................................................................................... 8 Student Dress Code ........................................................................................................................ 25 Work Permits......................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Dress Standards ...................................................................................................................... 25 Transfer Out of District ........................................................................................................................... 9 Student Discipline Code .............................................................................................................26-29 Withdrawal from School ......................................................................................................................... 9 Expected Behaviors 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