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| Written by Timothy McGlothlin | |
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STUDENT HANDBOOK The Dalles Wahtonka High School
The Dalles Campus (Grades 10-12)
Wahtonka Campus (Grade 9)
PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please return this sheet signed to school Sept. 22 Regarding student education records, I understand that certain personally identifiable information about my student is considered directory information and is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released to the public. Directory information includes, but is not limited to: the student’s name, address including email, telephone listing, photograph including “Web”, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. I have marked through those types of directory information listed above that I wish the district to withhold. I also understand that the district is required by law to release secondary students’ names, addresses and telephone numbers to military recruiters and/or institutions of higher education unless parents or eligible students request that the district withhold this information. I do __ do not __ authorize my secondary student’s name, address and telephone number be released to military recruiters. I do _ do not _ authorize my secondary student’s name, address and telephone number be released to institutions of higher education. I understand that unless I object to the release of any or all of this information within 15 school days of the date this student handbook was issued to my student, directory information may be released by the district for use in local school publications, other media and for such other purposes as deemed appropriate by the principal, and my secondary student’s name, address and telephone number will be released upon a request made by military recruiters and/or institutions of higher education. I also understand that certain student information is considered personally identifiable information and may be released only with prior notification by the district of the purpose(s) the information will be used, to whom it will be released and my prior written, dated and signed consent unless otherwise permitted by law. Personally identifiable information includes, but is not limited to: the student’s name, the name of the student’s parents or other family member, the address of the student or student’s family, and personal identifiers such as the student’s social security number, a list of personal characteristics or other such information that would make the student’s identity easily traceable. ______________________________________________[ ]__________ It is the policy of the North Wasco County School District Board of Education and School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about [equal opportunity and nondiscrimination] should contact the Superintendent at the North Wasco County School District Office, (541) 506-3420 ext. 1001.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Students usually fail to achieve their potential in school, not because they can’t succeed but because they won’t let themselves. At The Dalles Wahtonka High School we are dedicated to supporting students in achieving their potential. We urge you to visualize your goals for life and reach for them as soon as you can see them. Seek out people you can trust: teachers, mentors on staff and fellow students; share your ambitions and visions for the future. We are all here to support you and provide you with the tools you need to succeed. Plan now and follow your current Career Pathway; even if your plans change, all growing and learning experiences are yours for life. Take advantage of all the activities available at TDub. We have a great choice of athletics, fine arts and clubs. Most of our activities are actively seeking more participants; all are welcome. If you are a parent reading this message, please note that your student may need your direct encouragement to support him/her in taking the next step to becoming involved. Research data are very convincing in their support of the importance of extra curricular activities to student academic success. I wish you all an exciting and rewarding year, a year where you find that you belong to our school in the deepest sense. May you be richly rewarded with the joy of learning about the world and yourself in a way that you have never felt before.
MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT Through the ongoing establishment of collaboration as a routine in our school we will create an authentic culture of “Professional Learning Community” where:
SCHOOL IDENTTY School Colors Crimson and Gold
541-506-3400 Main Office The Dalles Campus
Principal Stephen Jupe 541-506-3400 ext. 2001
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
541-506-3430 Janet Williams Transportation Supervisor WHAT TO DO AND WHO TO CALL – THE HELP PAGE
No one may leave school without parent consent or of the Assistant Principal For LOST or STOLEN articles ………… Report loss or theft in the Main Office
A student seeking enrollment in the district for the first time must meet all academic, age, immunization, tuition and other eligibility prerequisites for admission as set forth in state law, Board policy and administrative regulations. Students and their parents should contact the office for admission requirements. The district may deny regular school admission to a student who is expelled from another school district and who subsequently becomes a resident of the district or who applies for admission to the district as a nonresident student. The district shall deny regular school admission to a student who is expelled from another school district for an offense that constitutes a violation of applicable state or federal weapons laws and who subsequently becomes a resident of the district or who applies for admission to the district as a nonresident student. Alternative education services will be provided to students expelled from another school district for violation of applicable state or federal weapons laws and who subsequently become a resident of the district. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Alternative education program options have been established and approved by the Board to meet the individual needs of students. These programs will be made available to students who are unable to succeed in the regular programs because of erratic attendance or behavioral problems; for students who have not met or who have exceeded all of Oregon’s academic content standards; when necessary to meet a student’s educational needs and interests; to assist students in achieving district and state academic content standards; or when a public or private alternative program is not otherwise readily available or accessible. Such programs consist of instruction or instruction combined with counseling and may be public or private. Private programs must be registered with the Oregon Department of Education. Home schooling shall not be used as an alternative education program placement. The district may, based on district criteria, provide alternative education programs for students expelled for violation of applicable state or federal weapons laws. In-District Alternative Education Programs Parents may request additional in-district alternative education programs by submitting written requests to the principal. Non-district Alternative Education Programs The district pays the alternative education program cost or an amount equal to 80 percent of the district’s estimated current year’s average per student cost, whichever is less, for placing students in non-district alternative education programs. The student’s placement must have the prior approval of the district. The district will not assume alternative education costs for any student not placed in an alternative program according to procedures established by the district and Oregon law. If a parent receives an exemption on a semi-annual basis to withdraw a student age 16 or 17 from school, the district has no obligation to pay for an alternative education program. If a student is not successful in the alternative education program or the alternative education programs are not accepted by the student/and or parent, there is no obligation to propose or fund a second program. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - ESTABLISHMENT Proposals from parents or students for the establishment of an alternative education program shall be submitted in writing to the superintendent or designee. Proposals for alternative education programs shall include the following: Proposals must be submitted to the superintendent or designee prior to November 1 for programs to be implemented the following school year. Proposals will be reviewed by the district. Contact the building principal or district office for additional information on submitting proposals, the evaluation and approval process. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION NOTIFICATION Individual notification to students and parents regarding the availability of alternative education programs will be given semi-annually or when new programs become available under the following situations, as appropriate: Individual notification shall be hand-delivered or sent by certified mail. Parents shall receive individual notification prior to an actual expulsion which shall include: [* The district will not provide alternative education programs for students expelled for violations of applicable state or federal weapon laws.] ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY The Student Council of The Dalles Wahtonka High School comprises the student government which leads the student body by sponsoring activities. Student Council is a group of elected/appointed students who meet regularly to promote citizenship, scholarship, leadership, human relations, cultural values and school involvement. Membership in the student council requires individual commitment and individual involvement. ASSEMBLIES A student’s conduct in assemblies must meet the same standard as in the classroom. A student who does not abide by the district’s Student Code of Conduct during an assembly shall be subject to disciplinary action. All students will attend assemblies unless excused by Administration. ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO CLASSES Students are assigned to classes based on the individual needs of the student, staffing and scheduling considerations. Parent requests to place a student in a particular class may be submitted to the building principal or a counselor to change a student’s assigned class after the quarter begins. Final decisions are the responsibility of the building principal or designee. ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS Students are required to attend the school in the attendance area in which they reside, unless as otherwise provided by state and federal law. While parents have the option of placing their students in a private school or obtaining additional services (such as tutoring) from a private individual or organization, the district is not obligated to cover resulting tuition or costs. If a parent wishes the district to consider a publicly-funded private placement or private services, he/she must give the district notice and opportunity to propose other options available within the public school system before the private placement or services are obtained. A parent(s) of any student receiving regular education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) services must provide notice to the district at the last individualized education program (IEP) meeting prior to obtaining private services or in writing at least ten business days prior to obtaining such services. The notice must include the parent’s intent to obtain private services, the parent’s rejection of the educational program offered by the district and the parent’s request that the private services be funded by the district. Failure to meet these notice requirements may result in a denial of any subsequent reimbursement request. ATTENDANCE All students between the ages of 7 and 18, who have not completed grade 12, are required to attend school unless otherwise exempted by law. School staff will monitor and report violations of the state compulsory attendance law. Any parent who fails to send a student to school within three days of notification by the district that their student is not complying with compulsory attendance requirements may be issued a citation by the district for the student’s failure to attend school. Failure to send a student to school is a Class C violation of law and is punishable by a court imposed fine, as provided by ORS 339.925. The district will notify the parent in writing that, in accordance with law, the superintendent will schedule a conference with the non-attending student and his/her parent(s) to discuss attendance requirements. The written notification will be in the native language of the parent. Additionally, a parent or guardian, or other person lawfully charged with the care or custody of a student under 15 years of age, may, under ORS 163.577 (1)(c), be found by the courts to have committed the offense of failing to supervise a child who has not attended school as required. Failing to supervise a child is a Class A violation. Violations, as determined by the court, may be punishable by a requirement to complete a parent effectiveness program approved by the court and/or a fine. A student dropped from enrollment due to 10 consecutives days of either unexcused, excused, or a combination of both [defined by Oregon Revised Statute] will be notified by letter. The student, parent/guardian, and administration will meet in order to proceed through the re-enrollment process. This process will include reviewing the student’s attendance history, transcript, in-school interventions, community assistance, academic and/or attendance action plans, and Career Information Service assistance.
Students who fail to maintain regular enrollment in school may have either their driving privileges suspended or the right to apply for driving privileges suspended. The superintendent or designee may, under ORS 339.257, notify the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) of the withdrawal of a student who is at least 15 years of age and under 18 years of age. Upon notice by the district that a student has withdrawn from school, ODOT shall notify the student that driving privileges will be suspended on the 30th day following the date of notice unless the student presents documentation that complies with ORS 807.066. A student shall be considered to have withdrawn from school if the student has: Absence and Excuses When returning to school after an absence, a student must bring a note signed by the parent that describes the reason for the absence. Absence from school or class will only be excused under the following circumstances: Students may be excused on a limited basis from a preplanned classroom activity or from selected portions of the established curriculum on the basis of a disability or for personal, religious or ethnic considerations. A student who must leave school during the day must bring a note from his/her parent. A student who becomes ill during the school day should, with the teacher’s permission, report to the school nurse or attendance office. They will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student’s parent, as appropriate. A student who has been absent for any reason is encouraged to make up specific assignments missed and/or to complete additional in-depth study assigned by the teacher to meet subject or course requirements. Parents should contact the office to arrange for the collection of homework assignments for a student who will be absent several days. Failure to make up assigned work within a reasonable amount of time as determined by Administration will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. Absenteeism will not be used as a sole criterion for the reduction of grades. A student who is absent from school for any reason will not be allowed to participate in school-related activities on that day or evening. The school may grant an exemption from compulsory attendance to the parent of a student who is 16 or 17 years of age or an emancipated minor provided the student is: Truancy A student who is absent from school or from any class without permission will be considered truant and will be subject to disciplinary action. Possible consequences include; detention, Saturday school, suspension, expulsion, ineligibility to participate in athletics or other activities and/or loss of driving privileges, or alternative education placement. CHEATING/PLAGIARISM Cheating in any form is not acceptable. Students who cheat dishonor themselves, the school, their teachers and their fellow students. Students caught cheating for the first time will receive a zero for the specific assignment or test. Subsequent incidents may lead to more severe consequences such as withdrawal from the class and/or long-term suspension. Plagiarism is considered to be a form of cheating and will be treated accordingly. CLASS RANKING The district’s valedictorian and salutatorian may be permitted to speak as a part of the district’s planned graduation program at the discretion of the building principal or designee. Titles and/or privileges available to or granted to students designated as valedictorian or salutatorian may be denied or revoked for violation of Board policy, administrative regulation or school rule.
CLOSED CAMPUS The Dalles Wahtonka High School has a closed campus policy. Students are to be on campus from the start of their first scheduled class to the end of the last scheduled class. Sophomores, juniors and seniors who take classes at the Wahtonka campus, or other off campus classes like Cadet Teaching, Co-op Work Experience, Mentorship, etc., may leave campus during the assigned class period. Freshmen, located on the Wahtonka campus, may not leave campus during lunch. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors on the TD campus may leave during lunch. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Student clubs and performing groups such as the band, choir, rally, dance, drama and athletic teams may establish rules of conduct – and consequences for misconduct – that are more strict than those for students in general. If a violation is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the consequences specified by the district shall apply in addition to any consequences specified by the organization. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES Parents of a student with a communicable or contagious disease are asked to telephone the school nurse/principal so that other students who have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. A student with certain school restrictable diseases is not allowed to come to school while the disease is contagious. This restriction is removed by the written statement of the local health officer or a licensed physician (with the concurrence of the local health officer) that the disease is no longer communicable to others in the school setting. For those diseases indicated by an asterisk (*) below, the restriction may be removed by a school nurse. For head lice, indicated by a double asterisk (**) below, the restriction may be removed after the parent provides a signed statement that a recognized treatment has been initiated. These diseases include chicken pox*, diphtheria, measles, meningitis, mumps*, lice infestations**, whooping cough, plague, rubella, scabies*, staph infections*, strep infections* and tuberculosis. Parents with questions should contact the school office. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Initiating a Complaint: Step One
COMPUTER USE Students may be permitted to use the district’s electronic communications system to conduct business related to the management or instructional needs of the district or to conduct research related to education consistent with the district’s mission or goals. Personal use of district computers, including e-mail access, will conform to Board policy, the general use prohibitions/ guideline/etiquette and other applicable provisions set forth in administrative regulations and the Technology Plan. The district’s electronic communications system meets the following federal Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements: The district retains ownership and control of its computers, hardware, software and data at all times. All communications and stored information transmitted, received or contained in the district’s information system are the district’s property and are to be used for authorized purposes only. Use of district equipment or software for unauthorized purposes is strictly prohibited. To maintain system integrity, monitor network etiquette and ensure that those authorized to use the district’s system are in compliance with Board policy, administrative regulations and law, school administrators may routinely review user files and communications. Files and other information, including e-mail, sent or received, generated or stored on district servers are not private and may be subject to monitoring. By using the district’s system, individuals consent to have that use monitored by authorized district personnel. The district reserves the right to access and disclose, as appropriate, all information and data contained on district computers and district-owned e-mail system. Students who violate Board policy, administrative regulations, including general system user prohibitions, shall be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion and/or revocation of district system access up to and including permanent loss of privileges. Violations of law will be reported to law enforcement officials. COMMUNITY SERVICE Each student will complete as a graduation requirement, 20 hours of service to the community. Counseling office clerk will record hours of service provided by the student. Service will not be recorded for paid experience, experience that earns the student credit, or work done for parent(s). Counseling office will assist the student in developing ideas for service projects. Service hours may be accumulated during the student’s enrollment at The Dalles Watonka High School. CONDUCT Students are responsible for conducting themselves properly, in accordance with the policies of the district and the lawful direction of staff. The district has the responsibility to afford students certain rights as guaranteed under federal and state constitutions and statutes. Students may be disciplined for conduct violations during the school day but off school grounds. Student Rights and Responsibilities Among these student rights and responsibilities are the following: The district has authority and control over a student at school during the regular school day, at any school-related activity, regardless of time or location and while being transported in district-provided transportation. Students will be subject to discipline including detention, Saturday school, suspension, expulsion, denial and/or loss of awards and privileges and/or referral to law enforcement officials for the following, including but not limited to: * In accordance with Oregon law, the superintendent may request that the driving privileges of the student, or the right to apply for driving privileges, be suspended for no more than one year for any student who has been expelled for bringing a weapon to school or suspended or expelled at least twice for assaulting or menacing a district employee or another student, for willful damage or injury to district property or for use of threats, intimidation, harassment or coercion against a district employee or another student; or the student has been suspended or expelled at least twice for possessing, using or delivering any controlled substance or for being under the influence of any controlled substance at a school or on school property or at a school-sponsored activity, function or event. A second such request for a subsequent violation may result in suspension of driving privileges or the right to apply for driving privileges until the student is age 21. A meeting with the parent or guardian will be held prior to submitting such request to ODOT. A student may appeal district decisions regarding driving privileges under established due process procedures for suspensions and expulsions. ** In accordance with Oregon law, any person under age 18 possessing a tobacco product commits a Class D violation and is subject to a court-imposed fine, as provided by ORS 167.400. Any person who distributes, sells or causes to be sold, tobacco in any form or a tobacco-burning device, to a person under 18 years of age commits a Class A violation and is subject to a fine, as provided by ORS 163.575. An unlawful drug is any drug not prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner. Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance to a student or minor within 1,000 feet of district property is a Class A felony, as provided by ORS 475.999. *** Under state and federal law, expulsion from school is required for a period of not less than one year for any student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school. The superintendent may modify the expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, in accordance with Oregon law, any person who intentionally possesses a firearm or other dangerous weapon in or on district property or recklessly discharges a firearm in school is subject to criminal prosecution, a maximum five years imprisonment, $125,000 fine and forfeiture of firearm and/or other dangerous weapon or both. Any person 13 to 17 years of age convicted of intentionally possessing a firearm in a public building is subject to denial of driving privileges for 90 days. Dangerous weapon is defined by Oregon law as any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance which, under the circumstance in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing death or serious injury. Deadly weapon is defined as any instrument, article or substance specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death or serious physical injury. Firearm is defined by federal law as any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. This includes the frame or receiver of any such weapon or firearm, muffler or silencer. Destructive device is defined as any device with an explosive, incendiary or poison gas component or any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device or from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. A destructive device does not include any device which is designed primarily or redesigned primarily for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line-throwing, safety or similar device. In accordance with the federal Gun-Free School Zone Act, possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone is prohibited. A “school zone” as defined by federal law means, in or on school grounds or within 1,000 feet of school grounds. CONFERENCES Regular conferences are schedule annually in the fall and spring to review student progress. Students and parents may also expect teachers to request a conference: (1) if the student is not maintaining passing grades or achieving the expected level of performance; (2) if the student is not maintaining behavior expectations; or (3) in any other case the teacher considers necessary. The district encourages a student or parent in need of additional information or with questions or concerns to confer with the appropriate teacher, counselor or principal. A parent who wishes to confer with a teacher may call the office for an appointment before or after school, during the teacher’s preparation period or request that the teacher call the parent to arrange a mutually convenient time. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES A student may earn a maximum of [five] units of credit by correspondence. These credits may be applied toward state or local graduation requirements. All correspondence courses taken for credit must be approved by the counselor/principal prior to enrolling in such courses. Contact a counselor for correspondence course details. COUNSELING Academic Counseling Students are encouraged to talk with a district counselor, teachers and building administrators in order to learn about the curriculum, course offerings and graduation requirements. All students in grades 9-12 and their parents shall be notified annually about the recommended courses for students. Students who are interested in attending a college, university or training school, or pursuing some other advanced education, should work closely with their counselor so that they may take the courses that will best prepare them for further work. The counselor can also provide information about entrance examinations required by many colleges and universities, as well as information about financial aid and housing. Personal Counseling A counselor is available to assist students with a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, emotional, academic, drug, alcohol or tobacco dependency. The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address personal concerns. CREDIT BY EXAMINATION A student who has had sufficient prior formal instruction, in a program aligned to appropriate level state Content Standards, by an appropriately content endorsed and certified teacher, as determined by the district and on the basis of a review of the student’s educational records, may gain credit for a course by passing an examination based on the common curriculum goals of the course. A student may not use credit by examination to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. Students meeting proficiency standards will receive a Pass and the credit attached to the course and will have their transcripts marked accordingly. Students not meeting proficiency will receive a No Pass and no credit. Transcript will reflect nothing associated with the attempted Credit by Examination. For more complete description please refer to the Prospectus. A student who is found to have damaged district property will be held responsible for the reasonable cost of repairing or replacing that property. The district will notify students and parents of all such charges. If the amount due is not paid within 10 calendar days of receipt of the district’s notice, the amount will become a debt owed and the student’s grade reports, diploma and records may be withheld. DANCES/SOCIAL EVENTS Please refer to Appendix R. The rules of good conduct and grooming shall be observed for school dances and social events. Guests will be expected to observe the same rules as students attending the events. The person inviting the guest will share responsibility for the conduct of the guest. Anyone leaving before the official end of the activity will not be readmitted. DISCIPLINE/DUE PROCESS A student who violates the Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. A student’s due process rights will be observed in all such instances, including the right to appeal the discipline decisions of staff and administrators. The district’s disciplinary options include using one or more discipline management techniques, including counseling by teachers, counselors and administrators; detention; suspension; expulsion; loss of driving privileges and loss of right to apply for driving privileges; loss of privileges, honors and awards and removal to an alternative education program. Disciplinary measures are applied depending on the nature of the offense. The age and past pattern of behavior of a student will be considered prior to any suspension or expulsion. In addition, when a student commits substance abuse, drug or drug paraphernalia, alcohol- and/or tobacco-related offenses or any other criminal act, he/she may also be referred to law enforcement officials. Violations of the district’s weapons policy, as required by law, shall be reported to law enforcement. Community Service A student may be assigned “community service” in lieu of detention or in-school suspension. The assigned consequence may include common clean up tasks such as external or internal campus clean-up. Detention A student may be detained outside of school hours for not more than two hours on one or more days if the student violates the Student Code of Conduct. The detention shall not begin, however, until the student’s parents have been notified of the reason for the detention and can make arrangements for the student’s transportation on the day(s) of the detention. Student may also be assigned to lunch detention during the school day. Saturday School A student may be assigned Saturday School for not more than four hours if the student violates the Student Code of Conduct. This consequence would be used in lieu of out of school suspension, and/or in-school suspension. If an assigned student fails to attend this assignment an out of school suspension will be assigned. The same behavior expectations that apply for in-school suspension are expected for Saturday School assignees. Suspension A student may be suspended from school for up to and including 10 school days for willful violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The district may require a student to attend school during nonschool hours as an alternative to suspension. An opportunity for the student to present his/her view of the alleged misconduct will be given. Each suspension will include a specification of the reasons for the suspension, the length of the suspension, a plan for readmission and an opportunity to appeal the decision. Every reasonable and prompt effort will be made to notify the parents of a suspended student. While under suspension, a student may not attend after-school activities and athletic events, be present on district property nor participate in activities directed or sponsored by the district. School work missed by a student while on suspension may be made up upon the student’s return to school if the work missed reflects achievement over a greater period of time than the length of the suspension. Students may be allowed to make up daily assignments while under suspension as determined by Admin. Expulsion A student may be expelled for severe or repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct. No student may be expelled without a hearing unless the student’s parent or the student ( if 18 years of age) waives the right to a hearing, either in writing or by failure to appear at a scheduled hearing. An expulsion shall not extend beyond one calendar year. The district will provide appropriate expulsion notification including expulsion hearing procedures, student and parent rights and alternative education provisions as required by law. See alternative education programs and alternative education notice in this handbook. Discipline of Disabled Students When a student being served by an individualized education program (IEP) engages in conduct which would warrant suspension of more than 10 days or expulsion for a nondisabled student, the student’s parents will be notified within 24 hours of the circumstances of the misbehavior and the time and location of the student’s IEP team meeting addressing the infraction and its relationship to the disability. The IEP team will determine whether the misconduct is a manifestation of the student’s disability. Should the IEP team conclude the misconduct has no relationship to the student’s disability, the student may be disciplined in the same manner as would other students. If the IEP team concludes the misconduct is a consequence of the student’s disability, the team may review and revise the student’s IEP and determine whether a change in placement is needed. The district may not suspend for more than 10 days or expel a disabled student or terminate educational services for any behavior which is a manifestation of the disability. A student may be removed from the current educational placement to an appropriate interim alternative educational setting for the same amount of time that a student without a disability would be subject to discipline, but for not more than 45 calendar days in a school year for a drug or weapon violation as provided in district procedures. Additionally, the district may request an expedited due process hearing to obtain a hearings officer’s order to remove a student to an interim alternative educational setting for not more than 45 days if the student is exhibiting injurious behavior. For the purpose of this request, “injurious behavior” is defined as behavior that is substantially likely to result in injury to the student or to others. DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE Complaints regarding the interpretation or application of the district’s nondiscrimination policy shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures: Informal Procedure Formal Procedure DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIAL All aspects of school-sponsored publications, including web pages, newspapers and/or yearbooks, are completely under the supervision of the teacher and principal. Students may be required to submit such publications to the administration for approval. Written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes or other visual or auditory materials may not be sold, circulated or distributed on district property by a student or a nonstudent without the approval of the administration. Materials not under the editorial control of the district must be submitted to the principal for review and approval before being distributed to students. Materials shall be reviewed based on legitimate educational concerns. Such concerns include whether the material is defamatory; age appropriate to the grade level and/or maturity of the reading audience; poorly written, inadequately researched, is biased or prejudiced; not factual; or not free of racial, ethnic, religious or sexual bias. Materials include advertising that is in conflict with public school laws, rules and/or Board policy, deemed inappropriate for students or may be reasonably perceived by the public to bear the sanction for approval of the district. DRESS AND GROOMING The district’s dress code is established to promote appropriate grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption and avoid safety hazards. Any attire deemed inappropriate for a workplace shall not be acceptable. Shoes must be worn at all times. Individual classroom may restrict appearance and attire with special consideration for safety. Clothing that might offend staff or students must be replaced or covered up until the item can be conveniently replaced. Repeat offenders will be sent home. Backpacks and coats (insulated-heavily lined at or lower than the waist) are to be left in the student’s locker. Students who represent the school in a voluntary activity may be required to meet additional dress and grooming standards approved by the principal and may be denied the opportunity to participate if those standards are not met. DRILLS - FIRE, EARTHQUAKE AND OTHER EMERGENCY DRILLS A map/diagram of the fire escape route to be followed is posted near all classroom doorways and reviewed with students. When the fire alarm is sounded, students must follow the direction of staff quickly, quietly and in an orderly fashion. DRUG, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM The possession, selling and/or use of illegal and harmful drugs, alcohol and tobacco is strictly prohibited. This includes substance abuse and drug paraphernalia. This prohibition applies during the regular school day and/or at any district-related activity, regardless of time or location and while being transported on district-provided transportation. Student in violation of the district’s drug, alcohol and tobacco policy will be subject to disciplinary action and referral to law enforcement officials, as appropriate, in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Since drug, alcohol and tobacco use is illegal for students and interferes with both effective learning and the healthy development of students, the district has a fundamental and ethical obligation to prevent drug, alcohol and tobacco use and to maintain a drug-free educational environment. An intervention program to eliminate drug, alcohol and tobacco use has been implemented throughout the district. As part of this program, an age-appropriate drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention curriculum will be taught annually to all students. Parents are encouraged to contact the counseling office for information on district and community resources available to assist students in need. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT A student who becomes ill or is injured at school must notify his/her teacher or another staff member as soon as possible. In the case of a serious illness or injury, the school shall attempt to notify parents according to information provided on emergency forms submitted by parents. Parents are encouraged to update this information as often as necessary. If the student is too ill to remain in school, the student will be released to the student’s parent, guardian, or to another person as identified on the student’s emergency form. School staff may administer emergency or minor first aid, if possible. The school will contact emergency medical personnel, if necessary, and will attempt to notify the student’s parents whenever the student has been transported for treatment. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION In case of hazardous or emergency conditions, the superintendent may alter district and transportation schedules, as are appropriate to the particular condition. Such alterations include closure of all schools, closure of selected schools or grade levels, delayed openings of schools and early dismissal of students. END-OF-THE-YEAR EARLY RELEASE Parents requesting to have their student leave school before the last day must: EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES All students, regardless of their ability levels, are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities and the many worthwhile learning experiences that involvement in student government, student clubs, organizations, athletics and other activities has to offer. FEES, FINES AND CHARGES Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided without charge to a student. A student is expected to provide his/her own supplies of pencils, paper, erasers and notebooks and may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including: The district will withhold the grade reports, diploma and records of any student who owes a debt for unpaid school fees, fines and charges. All such materials shall be released upon payment of moneys owed. Any required fee or deposit may be waived if the student and parent are unable to pay. Application for such a waiver may be made to the principal. Debts not paid within 10 calendar days of the district’s notice to the student and parent will result in the student’s grade reports, diploma and records being withheld until the debt is paid and possible referral of the debt to a private collection agency or other methods available to the district. FIELD TRIPS Field trips may be scheduled for educational, cultural or other extracurricular purposes. All students are considered to be “in school” while participating in district-sponsored field trips. This means students are subject to the school’s student conduct rules, applicable Board policy and such other rules as may be deemed appropriate by the field trip supervisor. FLAG SALUTE Students will be provided an opportunity to salute the United States flag at least weekly by reciting The Pledge of Allegiance. FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS The school may enroll a maximum of [ 6 ] students from other nations from those exchange programs officially recognized by the Board. Foreign exchange students admitted to school under an F-1 Visa status will be required to pay tuition as required by law and at the rate established by the Board. Exchange students attending school under a J-1 Visa will be granted tuition waivers. Foreign exchange students may be awarded an honorary high school diploma upon satisfactory completion of the school’s prescribed course of study. FUND RAISING All school activity fund raising must be pre-approved by the superintendent or designee. All funds raised or collected by or for school-approved student groups will be receipted, deposited and accounted for in accordance with Oregon law and applicable district policy and procedures. All such funds will be expended for the purpose of supporting the school’s extracurricular activities program. Administration is responsible for administering student activity funds. The student body treasurer serves as the student government representative for student activity funds. Fund raising projects involving the sale of products must be approved prior to activity. Solicitation of funds is prohibited without the superintendent’s consent. The presence of gangs and the violent activities and drug abuse that often accompany gang involvement can cause a substantial disruption of school, district activities and a student’s ability to meet curriculum and attendance requirements. A gang is defined as any group that identifies itself through the use of a name, unique appearance or language, including hand signs, the claiming of geographical territory or the espousing of a distinctive belief system that frequently results in criminal activity. In an effort to reduce gang involvement, the district encourages students to become involved with district-sponsored clubs, organizations and athletics and to discuss with staff and district officials the negative consequences of gang involvement and to seek the assistance of counselors for additional guidance and district and community resources that offer support to students and alternatives to gang involvement. No student on or about district property or at any district activity shall wear, possess, use, distribute, display or sell any clothing, jewelry, emblem, badge or any other such symbol evidencing gang membership or affiliation. No student shall use any speech, either verbal or nonverbal (gestures, handshakes, etc.) signifying gang membership or affiliation. No student shall solicit other students for membership in any gangs nor commit any other illegal act or other violation of district policies. Students in violation of the district’s gang policy will be subject to discipline in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct. GRADE REDUCTION/CREDIT DENIAL Punctual and regular attendance is essential to the academic success of students. District staff may consider a student’s attendance in determining a grade reduction or credit denial, though attendance will not be the sole criterion used. Such decisions will not be based on nonattendance due to religious reasons, a student’s disability or an excused absence, as determined by district policy. Due process will be provided to any student whose grade is reduced or credit denied for attendance rather than for academic reasons. GRADUATION EXERCISES Students in good standing who have successfully completed the requirements for a high school diploma, a modified diploma or other certificates of completion or attendance that may be awarded by the district, may participate in graduation exercises. Students who have not met the district’s diploma/certificate requirements will not be permitted to take part in the district’s graduation exercises. Additionally, students may be denied participation in graduation exercises for violation of Board policies, administrative regulations or school rules. The valedictorian(s), salutatorian(s) or others may be permitted to speak as part of the graduation exercise program at the discretion of the building principal or designee. All speeches will be reviewed and approved in advance by the building principal or designee. Graduation programs may be planned by the senior class on the date selected by the school board. Student speeches may be permitted at the discretion of the district and shall be reviewed and approved in advance by the building principal or designee. In order to graduate from high school in the district, a student must successfully complete [28] units of credit. The state of Oregon requires all students to complete a certain series of courses. Additionally, students in the graduating class of 2007 and thereafter must: HATS/HEADBANDS/HOODIES/BANDANAS These clothing articles are NOT to be worn in the school buildings during the regular school day upon entering the buildings, until the end of the school day unless otherwise authorized by the administration. Students who habitually fail to comply will have hats/headbands/hoods confiscated and retained by the office until parent come to school and pick up clothing. HAZING/HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION/BULLYING/MENACING COMPLAINT PROCEDURE The following definitions and procedures shall be used for reporting, investigating and resolving complaints of hazing, harassment, intimidation, bullying and menacing. Retaliation/False Charges Complaint Procedures HOMELESS STUDENTS The district provides full and equal opportunity to students in homeless situations as required by law, including immediate enrollment. School records, medical records, proof of residence or other documents will not be required as a condition for admission. A student is permitted to remain in his/her school of origin for the duration of his/her homelessness or until the end of any academic year in which he/she moves to permanent housing. Transportation to the student’s school of origin will be provided, at the request of the parent, or in the case of an unaccompanied student, at the request of the district’s liaison for homeless students. For additional information concerning the rights of students and parents of students in homeless situations or assistance in accessing transportation services, contact the district’s liaison for homeless students. HOMEWORK Homework is assigned to provide students an opportunity to practice independently what has been presented in class, to improve the learning processes, to aid in the mastery of skills and to create and stimulate interest. Whatever the task, the experience is intended to be complementary to the classroom process. IMMUNIZATION A student must be fully immunized against certain diseases or must present a certificate or statement that, for medical or religious reasons, the student should not be immunized. Proof of immunization may be personal records from a licensed physician or public health clinic. Any student not in compliance with Oregon statutes and rules related to immunization may be excluded from school until such time as he/she has met immunization requirements. Parents will be notified of the reason for this exclusion. A hearing will be afforded upon request. INFECTION CONTROL/HIV, HBV AND AIDS** Although HIV, AIDS and HBV are serious illnesses, the risk of contracting the disease in school is extremely low and generally limited to situations where non-intact skin or mouth, eye or other mucous membranes would be exposed to blood or any body fluids contaminated with blood from an infected person. Since any risk is serious, however, the district requires that staff and students approach infection control using standard precautions. That is, each student and staff member is to assume all direct contact with human blood and body fluids is regarded as known to be infectious for HIV, AIDS, HBV and/or other infectious diseases. Infection/Disease Instruction An age-appropriate plan of instruction about infections/diseases including AIDS, HIV, HBV and HCV has been included as an integral part of the district’s health curriculum. Any parent may request that his/her student be excused from that portion of the instructional program required by Oregon law by contacting the principal for additional information and procedures. HIV, HBV, AIDS - Students As a general rule, a student six years of age or older infected with HIV or HBV, and who does not present special risks to others in an educational setting is entitled to remain in a regular classroom setting and eligible for all rights, privileges and services as provided by law and Board policy. The district recognizes that a student (parent) has no obligation to report an HIV or HBV condition diagnosis to the district. “Special risk” student means those students infected with HBV or HIV whose health-care provider has reasonable grounds to believe present special risk to other students or adults in an educational setting. Such special risks include, but are not limited to, a student’s ongoing history of biting others. If the district is informed, the district is also prohibited by law from releasing information unless the infected person or parent gives permission for such release. If a student (parent) wishes to divulge such information and continues attending school, the district will meet with the infected individual or representative to develop appropriate procedures. Parents of an HIV student five years of age or younger, or any other HIV student deemed special risk by the student’s health-care provider, as well as parents of any student with AIDS, are required to notify the superintendent of the student’s infection in order for the student to be granted permission to continue to attend school. Failure to do so will result in an order by the Oregon Department of Human Services, Health Services, or local health department excluding the student from school or the parent may voluntarily withdraw the student from school. In either case, students and parents will be notified of alternative education programs. Individuals with questions regarding these requirements of law or district procedures should contact the school nurse/superintendent. INSURANCE At the beginning of the school year, the district will make available to students and parents a low-cost student accident insurance program. Parents are responsible for paying premiums (if coverage is desired) and for submitting claims through the district office. The district shall not be responsible for costs of treating injuries or assume liability for any other costs associated with an injury. The school district does not provide medical insurance for students. If you do not have medical insurance for your child/ren now, you may want to purchase the available student insurance. For complete information regarding school insurance plans, school time and full time plans, ask for the student insurance brochure at the school office. Parents wishing insurance for their child should complete the application forms, enclose the fee in the envelope, and return it to the school. The school will forward the premium to the insurance company. LOCKERS Lockers and other district storage areas provided for student use remain under the jurisdiction of the district even when assigned to an individual student. The district reserves the right to inspect all lockers. A student has full responsibility for the security of the locker and is responsible for making certain it is locked and that the combination is not available to others. Valuables should never be stored in the student’s locker. Lockers may be routinely inspected without prior notice to ensure no item which is prohibited on district premises is present; maintenance of proper sanitation, mechanical condition and safety; and to reclaim district property including instructional materials. LOST AND FOUND Any articles found in the school or on district grounds should be turned in to the school office. Unclaimed articles will be disposed of at the end of the school year. Loss or suspected theft of personal or district property should be reported to the school office. LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM The district participates in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk and Commodity Programs and offers free and reduced-price meals based on a student’s financial need. Additional information can be obtained in the office. MEDIA ACCESS TO STUDENTS Media representatives may interview and photograph students involved in instructional programs and school activities, including athletic events. Information obtained directly from students does not require parental approval prior to publication. Parents who do not want their student interviewed or photographed should direct their student accordingly. District employees may release student information only in accordance with applicable provisions of the education records law and Board policies governing directory information and personally identifiable information. MEDICINE AT SCHOOL Students may be permitted to take prescription or nonprescription medication at school or at school-sponsored activities on a temporary or regular basis, when necessary. District-Administered Medication Requests for the district to administer medication shall be made by the parent in writing. Self-Medication Students are permitted to self-medicate prescription and nonprescription medication upon written request of the parent and building principal permission. In the case of prescription medication, permission from the physician is also required. Such permission may be indicated on the prescription label. Other students who must carry medication may also be permitted to self-medicate when the necessary permission form and written instructions have been submitted. All medication must be kept in its appropriately-labeled, original container. The student’s name is to be affixed to nonprescription medication. Students may have in their possession only the amount of medication needed for that school day. Sharing or borrowing medication is strictly prohibited. Permission to self-medicate may be revoked if the student is found to be in violation of these requirements. Students may also be subject to disciplinary action. Contact the school office for additional information and forms. PASS NO PASS GRADING Students may take one elective class each block on a Pass/No Pass basis, to a total of 2 credits their high school career. Classes that are specifically required for graduation such as Biology, P.E., English, etc., must be taken for the traditional letter grade. To take a class Pass/No Pass, return the completed application agreed upon and signed by the teacher, parent, counselor, student, and administrator to the Counseling Office by the 10th day of the grading period. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school. As a partnership thrives on communication, the district asks parents to: PARENTAL RIGHTS Parents of students may inspect any survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed by the school to students. Parents may also inspect any survey administered or distributed by the district or school containing one or more of the following items: A student’s personal information (name, address, telephone number, social security number) will not be collected, disclosed or used for the purpose of marketing or for selling that information without prior notification, an opportunity to inspect any instrument used to collect such information and permission of the student’s parent(s) or the student, if age 18 or older. Instructional materials used as part of the school’s curriculum may also be reviewed by the student’s parent(s). Requests to review materials or to excuse students from participation in these activities, including any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screenings administered by the school and not otherwise permitted or required by state law should be directed to the office during regular school hours. PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES Students may possess personal communication devices, such as pagers or cellular phones only as authorized by the administration. A “personal communication device” is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message or otherwise summons or delivers a communication. Students permitted to possess a personal communication device are prohibited from having the device on active mode during class time. PCD’s used during classtime will be confiscated and turned into the office. The parent of the student will be required to come to the school to claim the device. Further infraction of this policy could result in a ban on use imposed on the student for remainder of the school year. Use and possession of such devices at school-sponsored activities or at other times during the school day will be determined by the building principal. Students found in violation of the personal communication device use and possession prohibitions of Board policy and rules as established by the building principal will be subject to disciplinary action. The device may be confiscated and will be released to the student’s parents. The school accepts no responsibility for the theft, damage, or loss of any PCD. PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION (PDA) Students are expected to exercise self-control and respect for the reputation of others. Specifically, kissing and inappropriate displays of affection are not allowed. The holding of hands is acceptable. Students failing to respect this policy will be disciplined. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Students in grades 7 through 12 must have a physical examination performed by a physician prior to practice and competition in athletics and shall additionally have a physical examination once every two years and after either a significant illness or a major surgery prior to further participation. The physical examination is the responsibility of the parent/student and is to be paid for by the parent/student. Record of the examination must be submitted to the district and will be kept on file and reviewed by the coach prior to the start of any sports season. Students shall not participate without a completed school sports pre-participation examination form on file with the district.
PODS Positive Opportunities During School These groups will meet once a week for thirty minutes and will be used to create community, to advise students about school business, and to help to keep students focused on their goals and their individual school progress POSTERS Signs, banners or posters displayed without authorization will be removed. Any student who posts printed material without prior approval shall be subject to disciplinary action. PROGRAM EXEMPTIONS Students may be excused from a state-required program or learning activity for reasons of religion, disability or other reasons deemed appropriate by the district. An alternative program or learning activity for credit may be provided. All such requests should be directed to the principal by the parent in writing and include the reason for the request. PROMOTION, RETENTION AND GRADE LEVEL PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS Students in grades 9-12 will be promoted or retained in accordance with state and district graduation requirements. Students will be placed in the grade level or course best suited to meet their needs, based on the district’s evaluation of the student’s transcript and/or other documentation, assessment, portfolio/work sample evidence, etc., as may be required by the district. If the student is unable to provide appropriate documentation, the building principal or designee will make the grade level or course determination placement based on district-administered assessment(s) as deemed appropriate.
A student shall not be released from school at times other than regular dismissal hours except with the principal’s permission or according to school sign-out procedures. The teacher will determine that permission has been granted before allowing the student to leave. A student will not be released to any person without the approval of his/her parent or as otherwise provided by law. REPORTS TO STUDENT AND PARENTS Written reports of student grades/progress reports and absences shall be issued to parents at least four times a year. Parents will be notified of student benchmark scores. Letter grades will be used. Grades will be based on many factors including assignments, both oral and written; class participation; special assignments; research activities and other identified criteria. At the end of approximately four weeks in a reporting period, the district will report the student’s progress to the student and parent. SEARCHES Searches District-owned storage areas assigned for student use, such as lockers and desks, may be routinely inspected at any time. Such inspections may be conducted to ensure maintenance of proper sanitation, to check mechanical conditions and safety and to reclaim overdue library books, texts or other instructional materials, property or equipment belonging to the district. The student will generally be permitted to be present during the inspection. Items found which are evidence of a violation of law, policy, regulation or school rule may be seized and turned over to law enforcement or returned to the rightful owner, as appropriate. Questioning Should law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students during the school day or during periods of extracurricular activities, the principal or designee will be present, when possible. An effort will be made to notify the parent of the situation. Parents are advised that in suspected child abuse cases, the Oregon Department of Human Services, Community Human Services, and/or law enforcement officials may exclude district personnel from the investigation procedures and may prohibit district personnel from contacting parents. SENIOR TRIPS The district does not authorize nor endorse senior trips taken for any purpose other than a special part of the Board-approved district curriculum. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Bilingual Students The school provides special programs for bilingual students. A student or parent with questions about these programs should contact the building administrator. In conjunction with the school’s language instruction educational program for limited English proficient and immigrant students, parents of limited English students identified for participation, or participating, in such a program will be informed of: Students with Disabilities The school provides programs and services for students with disabilities. A student or parent with questions should contact the special education director. STUDENT/PARENT COMPLAINTS District Personnel Complaints A student or parent who has a complaint concerning a classroom/teacher issue should first bring the matter to the appropriate teacher. If the outcome is not satisfactory, a conference with the principal can be requested with [five calendar] days. If the outcome of this conference is not satisfactory, the student or parent may file a written, signed complaint with the superintendent, within [15 calendar] days, who will investigate the complaint and render a decision. If the complainant is dissatisfied with the decision of the superintendent, he/she may appeal to the Board in care of the superintendent with [10 calendar] days following receipt of the superintendent’s decision. The superintendent will provide the complainant with necessary Board appeal procedures. Board decisions are final. Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Complaints A student and/or parent with a complaint regarding possible discrimination of a student on the basis of sex should contact the [name/compliance officer]. Education Standards Complaints Any resident of the district or parent of a student attending district schools may make an appeal or complaint alleging violation of the district’s compliance with an educational standard as provided by the State Board of Education. The complainant should first discuss the nature of the alleged violation with the individual involved. If the complainant wishes to pursue the matter further, he/she will be provided, upon request, a copy of all applicable district procedures. After exhausting local procedures or 45 or more days after filing a written complaint with the district (whichever occurs first), any complainant may make a direct appeal to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Instructional Materials Complaints Complaints by students or parents about instructional materials should be directed to the [principal]. Should the student or parent, following initial efforts at informal resolution of the complaint, desire to file a formal complaint, a “Reconsideration Request Form for Reevaluation of Instructional Materials” may be requested from the school office. The [principal] will be available to assist in the completion of such forms as requested. All Reconsideration Request Forms must be signed by the complainant and filed with the superintendent. A reconsideration committee, comprised in accordance with Board policy, will review the material and forward a recommendation to the superintendent for appropriate action and notification to the complainant. A copy of the committee’s recommendation and justification will be forwarded to the complainant together with the superintendent’s written decision. The complainant may appeal the superintendent’s decision to the Board, whose decision will be final. Students with Disabilities Complaints A complaint or concern regarding the identification, evaluation or placement of a student with disabilities or the accessibility of the district’s services, activities or programs to a student, should be directed to the special education director. Placement/Enrollment of Homeless Students Complaints In the event a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment of a student in a homeless situation, the student will be immediately admitted to the school in which enrollment is sought pending resolution of the dispute. The student/parent may appeal the school’s written decision in accordance with established district procedures. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the district’s liaison for students in homeless situations.
Students with Sexual Harassment Complaints Sexual harassment by staff, students, Board members, school volunteers, parents, school visitors, service contractors or others engaged in district business is strictly prohibited in the district. District includes district facilities, district premises and non-district property if the student or employee is at any district-sponsored, district-approved or district-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the control of the district or where the employee is engaged in district business. Sexual harassment of students means unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: Building principals, compliance officer and the superintendent have responsibility for investigations concerning sexual harassment. All complaints and other reported incidents shall be investigated. The investigator shall be a neutral party having had no involvement in the complaint presented. Step I Any sexual harassment information (complaints, rumors, etc.) shall be presented to the building principal, compliance officer or superintendent. All such information shall be reduced to writing and will include the specific nature of the sexual harassment and corresponding dates. Step II The district official receiving the information or complaint shall promptly initiate an investigation. He/She will arrange such meetings as may be necessary to discuss the issue with all concerned parties within [five] working days after receipt of the information or complaint. All findings of the investigation, including the response of the alleged harasser, shall be reduced to writing. The district official(s) conducting the investigation shall notify the complainant [in writing] when the investigation is concluded. The parties will have an opportunity to submit evidence and a list of witnesses. [A copy of the notification letter] [The date and details of notification to the complainant], together with any other documentation related to the sexual harassment incident, including disciplinary action taken or recommended, shall be forwarded to the superintendent. Step III If a complainant is not satisfied with the decision at Step II, he/she may submit a written appeal to the superintendent or designee. Such appeal must be filed within [10] working days after receipt of the Step II decision. The superintendent or designee will arrange such meetings with the complainant and other affected parties as deemed necessary to discuss the appeal. The superintendent or designee shall provide a written decision to the complainant within [10] working days. Step IV If a complainant is not satisfied with the decision at Step III, he/she may submit a written appeal to the Board. Such appeal must be filed within [10] working days after receipt of the Step III decision. The Board shall, within [20] working days, conduct a hearing at which time the complainant shall be given an opportunity to present the appeal. The Board shall provide a written decision to the complainant within [10] working days following completion of the hearing. Step V If the complaint is not satisfactorily settled at the Board level, the student may appeal to the Regional Civil Rights Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region X, 915 2nd Ave., Room 3310, Seattle, WA 98174-1099. Additional information regarding filing a complaint may be obtained through the building principal, compliance officer or superintendent. Changes to the above procedure may be made if an administrator is named in the complaint or reported incident. Confidentiality will be maintained. The educational assignments or study environment of the student shall not be adversely affected as a result of the good faith reporting of sexual harassment. Students or parents with complaints not covered by this student handbook should contact the principal. STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS The information contained below shall serve as the district’s annual notice to parents of minors and eligible students (if 18 or older) of their rights, the location and district official responsible for education records. Notice will also be provided to parents of minor students who have a primary or home language other than English. Education records are those records related to a student maintained by the district. A student’s education records are confidential and protected from unauthorized inspection or use. All access and release of education records with and without parent and eligible student notice and consent will comply with all state and federal laws. Personally identifiable information shall not be disclosed without parent or eligible student authorization or as otherwise provided by Board policy and law. Education records are maintained in a minimum one-hour fire-safe place in the [district] office by the [principal]. Permanent records shall include: Memory aids and personal working notes of individual staff members are considered personal property and are not to be interpreted as part of the student’s education records, provided they are in the sole possession of the maker. Social Security Number The provision of the student’s social security number is voluntary and will be included as part of the student’s permanent record only as provided by the eligible student or parent. The district will notify the eligible student or parent as to the purposes a social security number will be used. Transfer of Education Records The district shall transfer originals of all requested student education records, including any ESD records, relating to a particular student to the new educational agency when a request to transfer such records is made to the district. The transfer shall be made no later than 10 days after receipt of the request. The district shall retain a copy of the education records that are to be transferred in accordance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules. Student report cards, records of diplomas may be withheld for nonpayment of fines or fees. Records requested by another school district to determine the student’s progress may not be withheld. Requests for Education Records The district shall, within 10 days of a student seeking initial enrollment in or services from the district, notify the public or private school, education service district, institution, agency, detention facility or youth care center in which the student was formerly enrolled and shall request the student’s education record.
Access/Release of Education Records By law, both parents, whether married, separated or divorced, have access to the records of a student who is under 18 unless the district is provided evidence that there is a court order, state statute or legally-binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation or custody that specifically revokes these rights. Provision for Hearing to Challenge Content of Education Records Parents of a minor, or eligible student (if 18 or older), may inspect and review the student’s education records during regular hours and request a correction if the records are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights. If the district refuses the request to amend the contents of the records, the requester has the right to a hearing as follows: An individual who does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing shall preside over the panel. He/She shall hear evidence from the staff and from the parents to determine the point or points of disagreement regarding the education records. The panel shall make a determination after hearing the evidence and determine what steps, if any, are to be taken to correct the education record. Such actions are to be made in writing to the parents. If, after such hearing is held as described above, the parents are not satisfied with the recommended action, the parents may appeal to the Board where the action of the hearings panel may be reviewed and affirmed, reversed or modified. Procedure for appeal beyond the local Board follows the prescribed actions as set forth in federal regulations. The parent or eligible student may file a complaint with the Federal Family Compliance Office, United States Department of Education regarding an alleged violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. File complaints with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C., 20202. A copy of the district’s education records policy and administrative regulation may be obtained by contacting the office. STUDENT SCHEDULE CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS Schedule changes will only be considered for the following; medical or health reason, scheduling error, and/or availability conflict. Change of heart requests will not be considered. A student who drops a class during the assigned quarter will be assigned to in-school suspension for the remainder of the class and assigned a grade of F. The student may take the class over at a later date with the newer grade cancelling out the previous F. The student will not be allowed to substitute a class including a study period, independent study, home study, coop work, and/or mentorship. SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS Adult supervision is provided to students during regular school hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, while traveling on district-provided vehicles to and from school and while engaged in district-sponsored activities. TALENTED AND GIFTED PROGRAM Identification of Talented and Gifted Students The district serves academically talented and gifted students in grades K-12, including talented and gifted (TAG) student from such special populations as ethnic minorities, the economically disadvantaged, the culturally different, the underachieving gifted and students with disabilities. Students will be identified based on: Identified student shall score at or above the 97th percentile on one of these tests. Only students who demonstrate the potential to perform at the eligibility criteria, as well as additional students who are talented and gifted, may be identified. The district will make an effort to identify talented and gifted students from special populations. Appeals Parents may appeal the identification process and/or placement of their student in the district’s TAG program as follows: Informal Process: Formal Process: Programs and Services An annual individualized written plan will be developed for programs and services for talented and gifted education. The plan will be discussed with parents annually. Programs and Services Complaints Individuals with complaints regarding the appropriateness of programs or services provided for TAG students should complete the TAG Standards Complaint form available through the school office. All complaints will be reported to the superintendent who will arrange for a review committee to meet to review all pertinent information. A recommendation will be submitted to the superintendent within 10 school days of receiving the original complaint. The superintendent will report the recommendation to the Board whose decision will be final. The complainant may file an appeal with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction if dissatisfied with the decision of the Board or 45 or more days have elapsed since the original filing of a written complaint alleging a violation of standards with the district. An appropriate copy of the OAR will be provided upon request. SUPLEMENTAL EDUCATION SERVICES While parents have the option of placing their children in a private school or obtaining additional services [such as tutoring from a private individual or organization], the District is not obligated to cover resulting tuition or costs. The District will not pay for private services or tuition for any student unless required to do so by state or federal law. If a parent wishes the District to consider funding a publicly funded private placement or private services, the parent must give the District notice and opportunity to propose other options available within the public system before the private placement or services are obtained. Therefore, for any regular ed., 504, or IDEA student, a parent must give notice either at last IEP, or 504 meeting to obtain private services, or in writing at least 10 business days prior to obtaining private services. Notice to include parent intent, parents rejection of ed. program offered, and parent’s request. TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Transfer credits and attendance may be accepted or rejected at the discretion of the district consistent with Oregon Administrative Rules and established district policy, administrative regulation and/or school rules. TRANSFER OF STUDENTS Parents may request a transfer of their student to another school in the district in the event the school the student is attending is identified as persistently dangerous; the student has been a victim of a violent criminal offense in or on the grounds of the school the student attends; or the school has been identified for improvement, corrective action or restructuring. The transfer must be to a safe school, that has not been identified for improvement. Additionally, requests to transfer to another school in the district for other reasons or to a school outside the district may be approved in certain circumstances. Contact a building administrator or a counselor for additional information. TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS A student being transported on district-provided transportation is required to comply with the Student Code of Conduct. Any student who fails to comply with the student code of conduct may be denied transportation services and shall be subject to disciplinary action. Transportation Rules
The following procedures shall be followed when a discipline concern arises on a vehicle serving a regular route or an extracurricular activity: Disciplinary sanctions and changes in transportation for a student with a disability shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the student’s individualized education program (IEP) for students considered disabled under IDEA or the individually-designed program for students considered disabled under Section 504 and in accordance with Board-adopted policies and procedures governing the discipline of disabled students. VEHICLES ON CAMPUS Vehicles parked on district property are under the jurisdiction of the district and officials may conduct searches of vehicles upon reasonable suspicion of a policy, rule and/or procedure violation. Student vehicles parked in unauthorized parking zones will receive a school parking citation with the driver assigned consequence as per student code of conduct. Bicycles ridden to school by students must be parked in the designated area on school grounds and should be locked. Students under the age of 16 must wear a helmet as required by law. The district assumes no liability for loss or damage to vehicles or bicycles. No student will be allowed to perform district business with his/her vehicle, a staff member’s vehicle or a district-owned vehicle.
Video surveillance is used outside and inside the high school buildings at both campuses to protect the health, welfare, and safety of students, staff, and patrons in order to promote a positive learning and working environment. Recordings from surveillance equipment shall be subject to district policies concerning the confidentiality of student and personnel records VISITORS Parents and other visitors are encouraged to visit district schools. To ensure the safety and welfare of students, that school work is not disrupted and that visitors are properly directed to the areas in which they are interested, all visitors must report to the main office upon entering school property. The building administration will approve requests to visit, as appropriate. Students will not be permitted to bring visitors to school without prior approval of the building administration. WEIGHTED GRADING WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL A student withdrawing from school must provide written authorization from a parent/guardian to the office where they will be given a withdrawal slip which will be used to check out. The withdrawal slip is to be brought back to the main office. All fees and fines must be paid before a transcript will be forwarded APPENDIX R DANCES AND SCHOOL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES No student may leave a school dance and later re-enter. Once a student has left the dance, he/she shall not be re-admitted for the remainder of the evening. No one will be admitted after 9:00 p.m. without prior permission from a school administrator. Suspended student may not attend dances if suspension runs through the weekend. No suspended student may be on district property or participate in any school activities not open to the public. Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Chaperones are instructed to report any suspects to the person in charge of the dance. The Dalles Police, or The Sheriff’s Department and the student’s parents will be notified immediately and asked to come to the activity to take responsibility for the child. Random Breathalyzer tests will occur at the door and during the dance. A student cited will be prohibited from future dances. Regular school regulation guidelines will be followed or the RULE violation. Chaperones are stationed at the entrance and exits. They are assigned to check in the restrooms frequently. The person in charge of the music is instructed to shut down if a situation looks like it is getting our of hand on the dance floor (slamming, banging, etc.) Dancing that is offensive to public decency will be stopped. Any student and/or guests who fail to comply upon request to desist from licentious dancing will be asked to leave. Students are required to have their ASB Card. If student arrive at the door without ASB Card, student will not be permitted to attend the dance unless one of the Staff Chaperones can identify student. Entry without a current ASB Card will cost a minimum extra $5.00 above the highest prince being charged for the dance. Guests will only be allowed at homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Winter Formal and Prom dance.Guests must have been signed up by the deadline date and time in order to be admitted to the dance.Guests must not be younger than grade 9, or older than 20 years old.Guests will not be permitted to enter any dance without picture ID that identifies their date of birth.
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