Conway
Springs High School
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Welcome to Conway Springs High
School. Your education and safety are
very important to us. This handbook is
provided as a reference for the operational requirements of the school. This handbook is not all inclusive, but it
should be viewed as a reference for general school related issues. Please take time to read this handbook and
familiarize yourself with our school policies.
The Conway Springs Board of
Education has approved this handbook; therefore, the rules and regulations
covered in this handbook are considered board policy. Since this book is intended as a general
reference, not all of the guidelines, rules, and regulations of Board of
Education policy are listed. Further
regulations or needed changes in rules to ensure the educational environment is
optimal for your student will be left up to the discretion of the building
principal. This handbook has been reviewed so that its rules and regulations
will help all of us have a better school.
CSHS is proud of its high
standards and culture of expectations. These
standards and expectations have produced amazing results that most schools and
students only dream of obtaining. Spend
some time in the Commons to understand what we are talking about. It takes you doing your part though. Please become familiar with the
procedures. We have learned that some of
the behaviors, which we use to expect, now have to be demanded. CSHS will be a safe and enjoyable environment
for every student, faculty member, and staff member. Help take care of our school. This is a facility that we can and will be
proud of for years to come.
Our purpose as teachers and
administrators is TO CHALLENGE YOU AS STUDENTS AND HELP YOU FIND A WAY TO
SUCCEED. Your job is to take an active
part in your education. Like many other
areas of life, you will only benefit from your efforts if you invest something
into those efforts.
Furthermore, this is your
school. Much of the climate in this
building depends on your attitude toward education. Be positive to your school, yourself, your
fellow students, and the faculty and staff.
I encourage you to become active in your school life, show each and
every individual respect, and work to be proud of your school and your
accomplishments. Remember, the faculty
and staff are here to work for you. You
are here to learn, to participate, and to work for the faculty and staff and
above all else, to work for your own academic success. Have a great year!!
Brent Harrell
Principal
SUCCESS DEPENDS ON A CULTURE
OF EXPECTATIONS
MISSION STATEMENT
“It is the mission of Conway Springs High School to provide the students
the opportunity to master basic educational skills and the opportunity to
accumulate knowledge to adapt to a changing work environment, to be able to
meet the rigorous requirements of colleges and universities, and to be a
responsible community member.”
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
(CSHS Requirements for
Graduation)
English 4
Units English I, II, III, & IV 4
Mathematics Algebra
I, Geometry, 1 Unit Elective 3
Science Physical
Science, Biology, 1 Unit Elective 3
Social Sciences World
Hist., American Hist., ½ Gov., ½ Soc. Issues 3
Computers Computer
Tech 1
Physical Education Health
& PE 1
Fine Arts 1
Unit Elective 1
Speech/Consumer Ed 1
Unit 1
Electives 7
Units 7
24
credits
Conway Springs Academic
Graduation Policy
All seniors shall have completed all requirements for graduation as
established by the State of Kansas and the Board of Education. A senior must be in good standing with the
school having fulfilled all financial obligations in order to participate in
the commencement exercises. Students
graduating who wish to be considered for honors (valedictorian, salutatorian),
need to be Kansas Board of Regents completers and must be in attendance a
minimum of 2 semesters. Beginning with
the Class of 2016 additional determiners will be used to determine
Valedictorian and Salutatorian status.
The Kansas Board of Regents has recently changed to the Qualified
Admissions Curriculum. Several classes
are under the old curriculum and others are under the new curriculum. Please check the following web-site for the
most recent information:
www.kansasregents.org.
To ensure eligibility for admittance to a Kansas
Regents University, under Kansas Law:
You must meet one of the following requirements: 1) 2.0 GPA in the core curriculum. 2) Achieve
a 2.0 GPA or higher on any college credit taken in high school and 1 of the
following: 21 or above ACT score or Rank
in the top 1/3 of class.
For Kansas Scholar’s Curriculum Scholarship consideration: English-4 units (as
above) Science-must have biology, chemistry and Physics; Math 3 units plus 1
additional advanced; Social Studies; same as above; Foreign Language-2 units of
1 language and 1 unit of Computer Technology.
CURRICULUM MATRIX
REQUIRED CONWAY QUALIFIED SCHOLAR’S
CLASSES SPRINGS ADMISSIONS CURRICULUM
English 4 4 4
Mathematics 3 3* 4**
Science 3 3** 3**
Social Sciences 3 3 3
Computers 1 Elective 0
Physical Education 1 0 0
Fine Arts 1 Elective 0
Speech/Consumer Ed 1 Elective 0
Electives 7 3 Approved 0
Foreign Languages 0 Elective 2
·
3 Approved Units of math with a 22 ACT Math benchmark or 4 Approved
Units of Math with ACT Math benchmark of 21 or below.
** See Mrs. Ronnau for specific course requirements check sheet
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES
Dual credit courses may be offered to select Junior or Senior status
students over the IDL and in some regular classroom settings.
CLASS CHANGES
Once the semester or year has started, students will not be permitted to
make random changes in their class schedules. All
requested changes will be approved by the parent, counselor, and principal and
must be completed within the first week
of school or in the case of second semester, by the last day of first semester.
All possible changes will be subject to class size and completion of
other requirements. Occupational
training selection must also be done within the week before the 2nd
semester begins.
CLASS STANDING (STUDENT CLASSIFICATION)
Freshman:
A student
who has completed the eighth grade.
Sophomore: A student who has
earned at least 5 credits prior to enrollment.
Junior: A student who has earned at least 11 credits
prior to enrollment.
Senior: A student who has earned at least 17 credits
prior to enrollment.
HONOR ROLL
The Student Council and faculty of Conway Springs High School have
determined that students with a 3.50 or higher grade point average (on a 4.00
scale) will be placed on the Honor Roll each semester. Any student achieving a 3.50 grade point
average for the semester will be placed on the Principal’s Honor Roll and presented
with a certificate. Students attaining a
3.5 or better for the school year will receive an academic letter.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards
are issued at the end of each semester.
Letter grades are used to designate a pupil’s progress. Report cards will not be issued unless all
student fees have been paid.
A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0
D = 1.0 F - 0.0
Students
will have a maximum of 10 days to change an incomplete grade. Failure to do so will result in the
incomplete being changed to a failure.
Progress reports may be sent upon request.
CLASS AND BELL SCHEDULE
7:55 Warning
Bell
8:00 - 8:55 1st
Hour
9:00 - 9:52 2nd
Hour
9:57 - 10:17 3rd
Hour – Activity Period
10:22 - 11:14 4th
hour
11:19 - 12:11 5th
Hour for 2nd Lunch Group
11:19 - 11:42 1st
lunch
11:47 - 12:39 5th
hour for 1st lunch group
12:16 - 12:39 2nd
Lunch
12:44 - 1:36 6th
hour
1:41 - 2:33 7th
hour
2:38 - 3:30 8th
Hour
ATTENDANCE PHILOSOPHY
The school attendance policy is modeled on general practices followed by
employers who expect near perfect attendance to maintain employment. Behavior patterns at an early age tend to
carry over into adult life. Research
indicates missing 10 percent of school days negatively affects a student’s
academic performance, therefore, regular attendance is necessary for academic
success. It will be the policy of the
Board to encourage regular attendance by all students. Students in U.S.D. 356 are expected to be
punctual in their attendance. Also, most
classes include daily participation points which cannot be made up due to
absences. Students must be in class to
receive these points.
Under KSA 72-1106, students in grades 9-11 must complete not less than
1,116 school hours and for pupils attending grade 12, not less than 1,086
school hours. Therefore, the major
responsibility for acceptable attendance lies with the student and
parents/guardian under the Kansas Compulsory Attendance law.
By state law, KSA 72-1111 through 72-1113, the school is required to
notify juvenile authorities of either three
(3) consecutive days of unexcused absences, five (5) or more days of unexcused
absences in a semester, or seven (7) unexcused absences in a school year.
Those students not living at home should notify the principal and make
arrangements pertaining to notification of attendance.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students must be in attendance to have an opportunity to learn and
improve their knowledge and skill levels.
If absences become excessive (most
education experts suggest a student should not miss more than five days per
semester), the principal will contact the parent/guardian and a conference
will be scheduled to try and solve the problem.
If this conference is not successful, the principal may contact the
county court system for help in the situation.
Students should not be absent the majority of the school day for any
appointment without being subjected to an unexcused absence.
PROCEDURES
Students arriving at school
after the 8:00 bell are required to report to the office and check in. A student failing to check in
will be marked absent until he or she checks in. Any student arriving after 8:30 will be
considered absent.
Parental notes are required within 48 hours upon returning to classes to
determine if absences are excused or unexcused.
Notes to be submitted to the office should include:
1. Date of return
2. Date of absence
3. Name
4. Reason for absence
5. Signature of parent or guardian
6. Doctor’s/Dentist’s note or
signed appointment card.
The administration reserves the right to determine if the absence is
excused or unexcused in accordance with the Conway Springs USD 356 Policy. With few exceptions, excused absences will
include any absence verified by the parent or guardian in writing and/or by
phone by 9:00 a.m. (see examples of excused absences below). If parents do not call the office, the
parents will be called. The school may
choose the option of giving an unexcused absence in the event the absence is
not reported. Phone calls are to be verified
by a written note upon return to school.
Examples of Excused Absences
1. Student illness (not excessive)
2. Death or serious illness in the family
3. Emergencies (not excessive)
4. Related to family owned or operated
profession (typically not more than 1 day per year)
Examples of Unexcused Absences
(Not an all inclusive list)
1. Car trouble - verification by parents must be immediate, with parent
verification secured only one time
per year.
2. Working
3. Hair appointments
4. Seniors pictures
5. Skipping - unverified
absence or an absence whose reason differs from that mentioned by parental note or phone call.
6. Fair - unless a participant.
7. Shopping
8. Hunting/Fishing
9. Oversleeping
10. Babysitting or home chores - contingent upon
circumstance/emergency.
11. Vacation/ski trip - unless
with family and/or vacation is an unusual situation.
12. Personal appointments –
getting driver’s license, returning home to get something, etc.
Any student missing school with an unexcused absence may be punished by
In-School or Out-School suspension, detention, or Saturday school. K.S.A.
72-1113 states that any time scheduled for attendance by a school can be
counted as a regular school day for the purposes of taking attendance. This includes Saturday school, detention time,
and summer school.
Any student who has any three consecutive unexcused absences, any five
unexcused absences in a semester, or seven unexcused absences in a school year
will be considered truant, and it is the building principal’s duty to contact
the appropriate authorities. Prior to
reporting to either the Kansas DCF or the county or district attorney, a letter
shall be sent to the student’s parents or guardian notifying them that the
student’s failure to attend school without a valid excuse shall result in the
student being reported truant. Law
enforcement officers may return truant children to the school where the child
is enrolled, to the parents, or to another location designated by the board to
address truancy issues.
ADVANCED NOTICE OF ABSENCE –
Including 2 college visit days (Seniors Only)
Teachers may give advance make-up work to students who are aware of an
absence in advance. However, it will be
the student’s responsibility to plan ahead and forewarn each instructor of a
planned absence. The best interest of
the student may not be served if class work is such that it should not be given
out of sequence. Parents should notify
the office of any planned absence. The
recommended notification should be enough in advance (10 days, minimum of 3
days) to allow the student sufficient time to complete work or arrange for
makeup. Students will obtain from the office and complete a “Student Request to
be Absent” form and return to office.
MAKE-UP WORK
Missed assignments should
always be requested by students and teachers should always provide any work
missed due to an absence no matter what the circumstance. In many cases,
classes are taught in a progressive manner and in a logical sequence. One lesson may be the groundwork for all
succeeding lessons. It is up to the
discretion of the teacher to determine specific requirements for make-up work
in each class. An expected requirement
would be conferring with the student outside of regular class time (before,
during, or after school) to help bring him/her up to date. Two days should be permitted to make up
work for each day absent (i.e. absent two days, student has four days to
complete work). Pop quizzes or daily
extra credit work may or may not be made up.
In special circumstances or long-term illness, teachers, students, and
parents should be kept informed of progress and an acceptable time limit should
be established.
Students missing class due to a scheduled school activity will need to
have the work completed upon returning to class. Extra make-up time is at the discretion of
and allowable by the classroom instructor (Missing classes to represent the
school in a school-sponsored activity is not counted as an absence – grades
will not be penalized the day a student is gone for a school activity).
Students suspended out of school will have an opportunity to make up
only major assignments or tasks. Major
assignments will be due upon the student’s return in most cases. Major tests will be taken upon the student’s
return to school. Arrangements will be
made if the student returns after or during semester finals in most, but not
all cases. Furthermore, students in ISS or OSS will lose their Opt-Out privileges
with each day assigned eliminating a potential finals opt-out.
TARDINESS
Students will be counted tardy if they are not in class according to
classroom procedures when the final bell rings.
Any student tardy to first hour class will report to the office before
going to class for determination of the validity of the tardy. All
first period tardies will be dealt with by the principal. All other tardies for 2nd period
through 8th periods will be handled by the individual teacher. Students arriving after 8:30 will be
considered absent. Any student detained
by a teacher must obtain a pass from the teacher for admittance to the next
class or be subject to an assigned tardy.
A student more than 20 minutes tardy to a class will be considered
absent. A third and fourth tardy will
result in 30 minutes detentions each to be assigned by the teacher. A fifth tardy and beyond will be referred to
the office for further disciplinary action.
Tardies beyond four may result in a parent staffing, attendance
detention, or suspension. Excessive
tardies may also be dealt with through the court system if deemed necessary.
CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL
The School Board has established that the Superintendent of Schools must
make the decision if school is to be changed from the normal operating hours
due to inclement weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances that may
occur. The official announcement for
school closings may be heard over the following media outlets.
KFDI KLEY (Wellington) KFH KSNW
Channel 3 KAKE Channel 10 KWCH Channel 12
NOTE: Parents will receive automated phone messages
regarding school cancellations via School Messenger.
COUNSELING
Counseling service is available to all students who wish assistance with
vocational, educational, or personal problems.
Services normally include testing, individual counseling, and
information relating to occupational or educational needs. Student confidences are respected, and
students should feel free to contact the counselor in an attempt to resolve
their concerns. Psychological services
are available for Conway Springs’ students.
Parental permission is required before students are allowed this
service. Parents may request that their
child be allowed to receive this service by contacting the building principal.
LIBRARY
The CSHS Library Media Center serves students and staff by providing
equipment and material in a variety of formats for reference and research, by
supporting the curriculum including Accelerated Reader, and by promoting
recreational reading. The LMC is open
from 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. There are
quiet rooms available for collaborations and individual study. Book checkout is for two weeks renewable
once. Students may check out three books
at a time. A fine of .05 cents per day
will be charged on books that are late.
You may not check out books if your fine is over $1.00. Any damage to a book may result in a repair or
replacement fine. Activity Period will
be a quiet time as everyone deserves to be able to sit and work without
disruption. Unless accompanied by a
teacher, all students must have a pass to use the library.
TEXTBOOK RENTAL AND FEES
The Board of Education will establish enrollment fees at the beginning
of each school year. All books are to be
rented from the school. All fees should
be paid when you enroll. Refunds will be
made in proportion to the length of time a student was enrolled.
First Quarter 75% Second Quarter 50%
Third Quarter 25% Fourth Quarter 0%
* Fees for damaged or lost books will be the responsibility of the
student/parent up to and including full
replacement cost.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND
INFORMATION
AUTOMOBILES
Students who drive to school are encouraged to consider the safety of
other drivers and pedestrians as well as those who may ride with you. All joy riding around the school building
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. is prohibited.
Students may go to the parking lot or their automobile only with
permission from the principal. Students
will park in the designated student parking areas only. Students should not park in the yellow zones,
block driveway exits or other vehicle entrance areas. The parking spaces against the East End curb,
the South Lot (special permission may be granted for the South Fence stalls for
Small Engines class with prior permission from the principal) and West Side
stalls are designated for teachers, administrators and substitute teachers
only. If you are not parked between
parallel lines, you are illegally parked.
The parking spaces in front of the school are for handicap parking and
visitors. Students are prohibited
from parking in these areas before, during, and after school and during all
school activities. Students will
not be allowed to take other students automobiles during school hours without
written permission from both students’ parents.
Driving to school is a privilege.
CONCESSIONS
The food and soft drink machines are provided for the convenience of the
students. The student council operates
the sports drink machine and the cafeteria operates the milk machine. Please take proper care of the empty
containers and wrappers and help keep our school clean. Food and drink are not allowed to be taken
out of the commons or into any carpeted areas.
(This includes carpeted hallways where lockers are located.)
DANCES
High school dances are open to students
in grades 9 through 12 only.
Eligible guests may attend if they have a guest permit issued by the
office prior to the dance. Prom is open
only to students currently in the upper two grades or above and under 21 years
of age. This includes guests from other
schools. High school activity dances
will not extend past 12 midnight. Once a
student leaves the dance, that student may not return. If a student is not in good standing with the
school, they will be unable to attend dances or other activities.
Persons attending dances and
other like gatherings will be required to submit to an alcohol breath test
prior to being admitted to the dance as per board policy. Student may be asked to submit to a breath
test at any time during the school dance if suspicion arises. Students failing this test will have their
parents contacted and be required to leave once the parent arrives. They will also be subject to district
disciplinary measures regarding student use of alcohol and/or be referred to
the local law enforcement agency.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for inter-school activities is determined by the Kansas
State High School Activities Association and the Board of Education of U.S.D.
356. A student shall have passed at least
five units of credit in the previous semester of attendance to be eligible to
participate in inter-school activities.
The student shall be a bona fide member of Conway Springs High School
and in good standing. A student who uses
any form of tobacco, illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc. at school events
is not in good standing. An incomplete
shall count as a failure. It is
important that all students realize that deliberate misbehavior, destruction of
school property, or excessive absences will cause them to lose their good
standing in the school, and as a result, their eligibility to participate in
inter-school activities will be denied. In order to be eligible to participate
in any KSHSAA sponsored activity or practice, the student must be in attendance
the entire school day unless excused for the following reasons: Doctor’s appointment verified by a doctor’s
note, a court appearance verified by a note from the court, funerals, and
religious holidays or observances as verified by a parent’s note. No other excuses will be allowed unless
prearranged and accepted by the building principal or his designee.
Beginning on the Monday of the third full week of each semester, student
eligibility will be checked every Monday at 10:30 generating a list of students
with failing grades. If a student is not
passing five subjects at that time, he/she will be placed on probation for a
one-week period. If at the end of the
one-week probation period (Monday to Monday), the student is still not
passing five subjects, the student will be considered ineligible and will
remain ineligible until they are passing five subjects. Eligibility includes all students attending games,
dances, field trips, plays, etc. If a
student’s participation is tied to a grade, the individual may perform in those
events (band, vocal, etc.).
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
U.S.D. 356 is dedicated to the concept that extracurricular activities
are an important and vital component of a total education. These activities provide positive learning
experiences for our students, offering them opportunities for competition,
integrity, and self-discipline.
Students have no absolute right to participate in such activities. Such participation is a
privilege accorded to the students and encouraged by the Board of
Education. Selection to a team,
organization, or club is both an honor and a privilege. This selection carries responsibilities
commensurate with leadership roles. As
leaders and representatives of U.S.D. 356, these students accept an obligation
to represent themselves in an exemplary manner.
If a student is absent from
school for any part of the day, they are unable to participate or attend an
activity or practice for that day. If a student brings a doctor’s note
explaining the absence, the principal or activities director may waive the
absence and allow them to participate.
However, if the appointment is in the morning or afternoon, the student
should not miss the majority of the day.
Any student missing any part of the day without a principal approved
absence will not be allowed to attend any activity whether they are a
participant or not.
Anyone caught in possession of a laser pen or pointer will not be
allowed to attend any other activity for the remainder of the school year.
HALL PASSES
Anytime a student wishes to leave the classroom, he/she is required ask
the teacher to sign their pass book. The teacher will sign the pass book on the
current date and indicate the time the student left the classroom. Students must return to their regularly
assigned class in a reasonable amount of time and before the end of the period
unless specified by their teacher.
Students must have their pass book when in the halls during class
time. Passes to go to the counseling
office should be obtained from the counselor in advance. Two restroom passes per day are allowed. When sent to the office or requested to come
to the office, the student shall have their pass book signed by the teachers.
INOCULATIONS
All students enrolling in any district school shall provide the building
principal with proof of immunization of certain diseases or furnish documents
to satisfy statutory requirements.
Booster shots required by the Secretary of the Department of Health and
Environment are also required. The
superintendent may exclude students who fail to provide the documentation
required by law from school until statutory requirements are satisfied.
LOCKERS
All students will be issued a hall locker in which they may keep their
personal property such as books, notebooks, coats, etc. All students are requested to mark all
personal property so it can be identified and should keep it in a locked locker
when it is not in use. The school cannot
be responsible for valuables left in halls, rooms, or unlocked lockers. The administration reserves the right to
search a locker if it is suspected of containing material which may be harmful
to the health or safety of the student or school. Students are not permitted to bypass their
combinations by jamming their lockers. Students
do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when using a school locker.
LUNCH
All students will eat lunch in the commons area only. Permission may be obtained from the office to
walk home or have a parent take you home for lunch. Students living in close proximity to the
school who desire to go home for lunch should bring a note from their parent or
guardian. The note should state the
duration of the home lunch visit. Abuse
of this privilege will result in permission being denied to go home for lunch.
Refunds will be issued at the end of the school year for anyone subject
to at least a $1 refund. Questions on
school lunch issues need to be directed to the food service director.
MEDICATION POLICY
The medication policy for the district is listed under board policy
JGFGB-R (Supervision of Medications).
This policy includes the following items:
Diagnosis and treatment of illness and the prescribing of drugs and
medicines are not the responsibility of the public schools and are not to be
practiced by any school personnel, including school nurses, unless
authorized. The school may cooperate
with parents in the supervision of medication that a student will use. However, the medical person authorized to
prescribe medication or the parent if it is a non-prescription medication must
send a written order to the building administrator who may supervise the
administration of the medication or treatment.
The parents must submit a written request to the building administrator
requesting the school’s cooperation in such supervision and releasing the
school district and personnel from liability.
School personnel shall not be required to be custodians of any medication
except as required by a written order of a licensed medical person or in the
case of nonprescription medication when requested in writing by the
parents.
The medication shall be examined by the school employee administering the
medication to determine that it appears to be in the original container, to be
properly labeled and to be properly authorized by the written order of licensed
medical person. Any changes in dosage,
type of drugs, or time of administration should be accompanied by new physician
and parent permission signatures and a newly labeled pharmacy container.
All medication maintained in the school setting should be kept in a locked
container. This includes medication-requiring
refrigeration. Out of date stock
medications should be returned to the parent or destroyed. Over the counter medications should not be
maintained on any school premises, including athletic areas, unless written
parent permission to administer is obtained.
In any administration of medication, the school employee shall not be
deemed to have assumed any legal responsibility other than acting as a duly
authorized employee of the school district.
****For a complete medication policy, please contact the high school
office or the board office.
TELEPHONE
Requests to use the office phone may only be approved between classes,
before or after school, or during Activity Period. The reason for the call must be approved by
the administration.
TRANSPORTATION
School provided transportation will be used for all school-sponsored
activities. For liability reasons, students
will go and return in school provided vehicles unless special permission is
received for a student to ride with his/her own parents (this requires a
parent, sponsor and administrator signature and 24 hours’ notice is
recommended). Only students from our
high school are allowed to ride our buses.
Any student causing a disruption, disturbance, or not following the
driver or sponsor’s requests will lose his/her bus riding privileges. This goes for activities, field trips, and
regular bus routes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ADVERTISING/TICKET SELLING/
SOLICITING
The following are prohibited:
·
The display of posters advertising activities,
commercial dances, meetings, etc. not
connected with the school.
·
Ticket selling campaigns in the school for events
which are not school sponsored.
·
The selling of magazines or any other articles by recognized
student groups unless specifically approved by the Board of Education.
· Solicitation of citizens or businesses of U.S.D.
356 in the name or interest of the school or a school organization for contributions
or donations of any kind unless approved by the Board of Education.
ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND TOBACCO
Any possession, use, sale, or purchase of any of these items is a direct
violation of the law and school policy.
If a student is caught doing any of the above, the matter will be turned
over to the local authorities, and the student will also receive a suspension
for the crime. The suspensions may range
from 1 day to expulsion depending upon the circumstances. This policy also covers any substance
presented as an illegal substance whether it actually is or not.
DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND
COMMUNITIES POLICY
As a condition of continued
enrollment in the district, students shall abide by the terms of this
policy. Students shall not unlawfully
manufacture, sell, distribute, dispense, possess or use illicit drugs,
controlled substances, or alcoholic beverages on school property, or at any
school activity. Any student violating
the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials
and will be subject to the following sanctions: * Short term suspension *Suspension from all
activities for up to one year * Long term suspension *Expulsion
*Completion of a drug/alcohol rehabilitation program *And/or other actions
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES
Positive behavior is a joint effort of school personnel,
parents, and students. School conduct
should reflect consideration for the rights and privileges of others. This includes the use of profanity or
improper language used in school or at school events. Toys have no place in school. Students should not bring any personal play
toys to school.
DETENTIONS
All students assigned after school detention will be given 24 hours
notice prior to serving (i.e. students may serve the detention on the day of
the infraction or the next day).
Failure to serve may result in added time and/or Saturday school or even
possible suspension.
Arrangements may be made with each individual instructor to serve the
detention before or after school. Detentions assigned by the teacher must
be served with the teacher. Failure
to serve a teacher detention will result in an office referral and 1 discipline
point.
HARASSMENT/BULLYING
Every student has the right to an education in a safe environment. Any charges of bullying or harassment should
be brought to the building principal.
All charges will be investigated.
All cases will follow the guidelines set forth in the district policy
book section J and our building bullying policy. The administration and BOE prohibit
bullying in any form on school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school
sponsored activity or event as pursuant to JDDC in board policy handbook.
HAZING
Any form of hazing that is used by an
individual on school grounds or school trips will be subject to expulsion or
suspension from school. CSHS does not
approve of any unwanted or forceful behavior from any student towards another
student. Examples of this include:
shaving heads, telling someone to do something against their will, rituals,
traditional exercises not approved by building administration, etc.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
All students need and deserve a safe place to learn. Therefore, discipline becomes a large factor
of education. Students are to act
responsibly during the school day, on school property, and at school events, or
whenever on school business. The point
system will be used at CSHS. This is not
an all inclusive list. Points will be
assigned to behaviors as necessary if not listed.
Category I (0-1 point) Consequence
Disruptive behavior in class Before/After
School detention
Dress code violations In-school
suspension (1-3 days)
Failure to participate in required activities Possible parental contact
Failure to attend assigned detentions
Failure to carry daily planner
Horseplay outside classroom
Inappropriate behavior
Inappropriate language or gesture
In-school suspension room violations
Leaving class without permission
Public display of affection
Parking violations
Tardies
Category II (0-2 points) Consequence
Leaving school grounds without checking out in office After/before school detention
Misuse of school property In-school
suspension (1-5 days)
Unacceptable behavior at all school events Possible suspension from activities
Detention violations Loss
of school privileges
Failure to comply Possible
parent contact
Lunchroom misbehavior Saturday
detention
School bus misconduct
Substitute teacher reported misbehavior
Possession of electronic devices
Skipping or cutting classes
Threats, obscenity, profanity, gestures to others (non staff)
Throwing of dangerous object
Category III (2-4 points) Consequences
Cheating In-school
suspension (1-5 days)
Copying homework or allowing it to be copied Out of school suspension (1-5)
Driving violations Loss
of school privileges
False use of forms or parent notes Contact
made with law enforcement
Fighting/physical force with another No
credit for work
Possession or use of Tobacco Saturday
detention
Vandalism Parent
contact
Failure to follow a staff directive
Category IV (3-6 points) Consequences
Alcohol possession or use
Extortion In-school
suspension (1-5+ days)
Flagrant misbehavior Out
of school suspension/expulsion
Open Defiance Team
meeting (parents/admin)
Prejudicial behavior Contact
law enforcement
Harassment Expulsion/suspension
hearing
Threats, obscenity, profanity, gestures to staff Parent contact
Weapons that could be considered dangerous
Category V (4-12 points) Consequences
Arson/Weapons possession/Illegal Substances Contact with law enforcement
Battery or aggravated battery In-
school suspension (1-5+days)
Theft/Possession of stolen Property Out
of school suspension (1-5+ Days)
Physical force against any employee Suspension/Expulsion
Hearing
Terroristic threat Parent
Contact
At 4 points a letter is sent to parents and the consequences will be
imposed.
At 6 points a letter will be sent and phone contact made with parents as
well as consequences.
At 10 points a team meeting will incur with parents, student, teachers, and
administration.
At 16 points an expulsion or suspension hearing will be held. A single incident could result in a hearing
as well.
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to dress in a manner which does not interrupt the
learning process. DRESS CODES APPLY AT SCHOOL AND ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. The following guidelines were approved by
your Student Council and the Board of Education USD 356:
1.
Shorts must have a 4 inch inseam or longer.
2.
Skirts must reach mid-thigh in length.
a.
Spandex is an undergarment and may be worn under
skirts, dresses, and athletic shorts ONLY.
b.
Tight fitting stretch fabric skirts, shorts, and
dresses are prohibited.
3.
Tight fitting stretch fabric pants (Yoga pants,
tights, etc.) may NOT be worn
without a looser fitting upper body garment that covers the 4 inch inseam
requirement (Good rule of thumb: If
the looser fitting garment does not reach your knuckles when arms are held
straight down by your sides, it does not meet the length requirement and the
pants should not be worn).
4.
Sleeveless clothing of any kind is prohibited. Sleeves extend from the neck toward the
shoulder by definition (School issued may be allowed).
5. Clothing
with holes above the knee making skin visible is inappropriate. Students will be
asked to change clothes or may be sent home
to change.
6. Midriff
shirts must be worn with a shirt or jacket covering them that is closed
and
buttoned or zipped.
7. No clothing advertising any type of alcohol,
drugs, or tobacco products.
8. No clothing or apparel with profanity or
similar products with any form of suggestive
language
9. No
hats may be worn in the building during the school day or at any auditorium functions and are to be removed
once entering the building.
10. No stocking caps may be worn in the building
or at any inside activities and are to
be removed
once
entering the building.
11. Any visible body piercing other than in the
ears is discouraged and will be removed if necessary. Students with body piercings of any kind will
need to remove them before engaging in Physical Education class or PSQ Class.
12. No clothing which may be judged as gang
clothing such as dew rags, (inside the building at any time), sagging or
bagging pants (relaxed fit pants are okay), no chains or chain wallets, no long
belts which could be considered weapons due to length or jewelry which could be
considered a weapon.
13. No
book bags, strap bags, or gym bags will be allowed in the classrooms. Students may bring them to school to carry
their school work, but they must leave them in their lockers.
14. No
oversized coats.
15. Shoes are to be worn at all times in all
parts of the building. (Exception: gym, locker rooms, & training room).
Parents and students must
understand that all teachers and administrators have the authority to take the
necessary measures for maintaining an atmosphere which is most conducive for
learning. Students sent home to change
will have their absence reflect on their opt-out for finals.
FACILITY USE
In all cases of student use of the gymnasium or classrooms, there must
be a faculty member present to supervise the student activities and to be
responsible for leaving the facilities locked.
If any damage to school property occurs, the sponsor shall report the
name of the individual responsible to the school principal. The principal is required to see that the
student and/or his/her parents pay the cost of repairing such damage. Scheduled student activities shall have
precedence over any other activity.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
Fire Drill: We are required by state law to
have regularly scheduled fire drills. We
will
have at least one fire drill each month.
When the alarm sounds, the instructor will take charge and everyone must
exit quickly and orderly until clearing the building by 50 feet.
Tornado Drill: The purpose of a
tornado drill is to help ensure the safety of students and staff in the event
of severe weather. When the tornado
alarm sounds (a series of short blasts or intercom message), head to the
designated tornado shelter and follow the directions of the adult in charge.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
There shall be no public display of affection other than holding hands
while at school. Anything else is
inappropriate in a school setting.
SCHOOL PROPERTY
The administrators and teachers urge you to show proper respect for
property, both public and private.
Everyone should assist in keeping halls, rooms, and buildings in a neat,
attractive condition. Students are asked
to use the walks and to refrain from walking on the areas which have been
planted in grass. Any intentional
damage to school or private property will result in restitution and suspension. Accidental damage will result in
restitution.
Evening and weekend use of the
school parking lot is a privilege that can be taken away. This area will be monitored by security
cameras and any illegal activity will be reported to the local law enforcement
agency and may result in restitution and suspension. Parking lot areas to the South and West of
the building do not need to be accessed after school hours unless specified by
a school employee.
VISITORS
Parents are encouraged and invited to visit the school to become better
acquainted with the school. Please
contact the office at least one day prior to the date and time of the
visit. Student guests are not
allowed. All visitors must check in at
the office and will receive a visitor’s pass.
WEAPONS POLICY
A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transmit any object
that can reasonably be considered a weapon on the school grounds or off the
school grounds at a school activity, function, or event. This policy shall include any knife (of any
length), weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any
facsimile of a weapon. Possession of a
firearm shall result in expulsion from school for a period of one-year (186
school days), except that the superintendent may recommend that this expulsion
requirement be modified on a case-by-case basis under the provisions of JDC
(probation).
As used in this policy, the term firearm means 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, the frame or receiver of any such
weapon, or any firearm muffler or silencer, or any destructive device.
As used in the policy, the term destructive device means
any explosive, incendiary or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket having a
propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or
incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine, or other device similar
to any of these devices.
EMAIL AND COMPUTER USE
Students shall have no expectation of privacy when using
district e-mail or computer systems.
E-mail messages shall be used only for approved educational
purposes. All computer use is subject to
monitoring by staff and/or administration.
Computer use agreements will be signed once per high school tenure, and
they will remain in effect until you graduate high school. Violations of the computer use agreement may
result in loss of computer use and email.
ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty is not acceptable.
Cheating, defined as copying another student’s work and claiming it as
your own or accepting help from another when instructed not to, is a prohibited
practice. Comparing answers when instructed not to will also constitute
cheating. Evidence of cheating shall result in points assigned as per the
discipline policy, as well as the student who copied and the student who
allowed the copying (if knowingly done) receiving a grade of zero for the
assignment.
Plagiarism is also prohibited. Unintentional plagiarism
includes poor paraphrasing, accidental improper citations, and insufficient
citation for facts not considered common knowledge. Evidence of unintentional
plagiarism will result in a deduction of points appropriate to the amount of
plagiarism as determined by the instructor and a discussion with the student
about the mistakes made.
Intentional plagiarism includes a substantial verbatim
reproduction of information, deliberate miss-documentation, and the submission
of others' writing as the student's own, including the use of purchased or
acquired papers and a student's own paper that has already been turned in for
credit for a different assignment. Evidence of intentional plagiarism shall
result in points assigned as per the discipline policy, as well as the
following:
·
First offense: the student will re-do the assignment for half credit.
The instructor will make a parent phone call.
·
Second offense: the student will receive a zero on the assignment. The
instructor, administration, student and parents will hold a conference.
·
Third offense: a third offense in the same class will result in the
student not receiving credit for that semester.
SEARCH
AND SEIZURE
To maintain order and discipline in the school and to
protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel, school
authorities may search student lockers, book bags, etc., or student automobiles
under the circumstances outlined below and may seize any illegal, unauthorized,
or contraband materials discovered in the search.
A student's failure to permit searches and seizures as
provided in this policy will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.
I. PERSONAL
SEARCHES
A student's person and/or personal effects (e.g., purse,
book bag, etc.) may be searched whenever a school authority has reasonable
suspicion to believe that the student is in possession of illegal or
unauthorized materials.
II. STUDENT USE
AREAS
Instructional rooms and areas of student use are school
property and remain at all times under the control of the school; however,
students are expected to assume full responsibility for the security and
condition of their own work areas. Periodic general inspections of rooms and
other areas of the school may be conducted by school authorities for any reason
at any time without notice, without student consent, and without a search
warrant.
III. LOCKER
SEARCHES
Student lockers are school property and remain at all times
under the control of the school; however, students are expected to assume full
responsibility for the security of their lockers. Periodic general inspections
of lockers may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time
without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.
IV. AUTOMOBILE
SEARCHES
Students are permitted to park on school premises as a
matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains authority to conduct
routine patrols of student parking lots and inspections of the exteriors of
student automobiles on school property. The interiors of student vehicles may
be inspected whenever a school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe
that illegal or unauthorized materials are contained inside. Such patrols and
inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent, and
without a search warrant.
CELL PHONE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
1.
The use (all calls, texting, game use and photo’s) of cell phones and
other devices capable of remote communication, (as well as iPod and MP3 players
or similar devices), in the school buildings between 7:55-3:30 is strictly prohibited. Such use could result in out-of-school
suspension and loss of cell phone privileges.
Phones should be stored in a locker and turned off at all times during
school hours. If a phone goes off or is
used during the time school is in session, you will be suspended.
2.
First and Second offenses: Loss of permission to have
phone on school grounds, points on discipline plan, and parent will be required
to get phone.
Third offense: Points on discipline plan, 1 day in-school suspension, and parent will
be required to get phone.
Fourth offense: Points on discipline plan, 1- 5 days out of school suspension and
possible expulsion, and parent will be required to get phone.
3.
Parents should continue to call the school for any situation they need
to contact their son/daughter. Incoming
calls interrupt the classroom environment and will result in disciplinary
measures.
4.
When a students’ phone or electronic device is confiscated under this
policy, a parent will be contacted and be asked to pick up the item. Depending
on the time of the offense, this may or may not be the same day as the
infraction.
5.
Use of a cell phone or similar electronic device on school activity
trips will be under the discretion of the activity sponsor.
6.
The use of camera phones (or similar devices) used for picture taking is
strictly forbidden. This may also be in
violation of the criminal code and can result in expulsion. The same consequences result for activities
as during the school day and possible suspension from activities may also occur.
7.
If you realize your cell phone is not in your locker between the hours
mentioned above, please report it to the office or your teacher
immediately. If you take it out or it
goes off, you are liable for consequences.
CONWAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Acknowledgement of Receipt of
Handbook
I,
,
do hereby acknowledge receipt of the student handbook for 2016-2017. I have
read and understand the contents of this handbook. Further, I understand:
·
This handbook contains the
yearly required notification on the following issues:
·
Nondiscrimination
·
Family Educational Right
to Privacy Act
·
Directory Information
·
Drug Free Schools and
Communities Policy
·
Inoculations
·
Availability of Asbestos
Plan
·
As a condition of
enrollment, I am required to abide by all regulations contained in this
handbook as well as other policies established by the board of education.
·
If I choose not to abide
by the regulations contained in this handbook, any other policy established by
the board of education, or any reasonable request by school authorities,
disciplinary action may be imposed, up to and including expulsion from school.
Date:
Signature of Student:
Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature
Students are to turn in this signed agreement
within the given deadline.
This Student Handbook is subject to
change at any time by the administration of CSHS.