School Calendar  2007 – 2008

August 13                         Teachers Report/Prof. Day

August 14                         Parent/Teacher Conference (12:00-7:00)

August 15                         First Day of Classes

August 22                          Professional Day (No School)

September 3                      Labor Day Holiday (No School)

October 12                        First Quarter Ends

October 16                        Parent/Teacher Conference 4:00 to 7:00 pm

October 17                        Parent/Teacher Conferences 9:00am to Noon

October 18                        Professional Day (No School)

October 19                        Fall Break

November 21, 22, and 23   Thanksgiving Holiday

December 20                     Second Quarter Ends/First Semester Ends

December 21 - January 1    Christmas Break

January 2                            Snow Day (No School)

January 3                            Second Semester Begins

January 21                           MLK Holiday No School  (Snow Day)

February 18                        Presidents Day/Professional Day   No School

March 7                              Third Quarter Ends

March 10                            Beginning of 4th Quarter

March 11                            Parent/Teacher Conference (4:00-7:00 pm)

March 13                            Parent/Teacher Conferences (9:00 to Noon)

March 14                            Professional Day   No School

March 15-23                        Spring Break

April 25                               Good Friday   No School   (Snow Day)

May 20                                Last Day of Classes

May 21                                Parent/Teacher Conference (9:00-3:00)

May 22                                Teacher Check out

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KETCHUM MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

2007-2008

 

ADMINISTRATION

                                                                                                                PHONE NUMBERS                               FAX NUMBERS

SUPERINTENDENT.....................…………….….Mark Alexander                       782-3241                                 792-9018

 

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.............…………...Rick Pool                              782-4481                                 782-4848

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.…………..……Rick Pool                                782-3242                                 782-3016

 

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL.............…………....Leslie Janis                             782-9543                                 782-9018

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

PRESIDENT..........................………………………..Wilson Jones

 

VICE PRESIDENT..............…………………..…..... Geoff Monical

 

CLERK........................…………………………......... Mark Evans

 

MEMBER...............……………………....…..............Jenny Spielmann

 

MEMBER........................……………………….........Dandy Risman

 

 

School Calendar 

2007-08

AUGUST  1              SECRETARIES & COUNSELORS REPORT

AUGUST 6-9           NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

AUGUST 13            TEACHERS REPORT/PROFESSIONAL DAY

AUGUST 14            PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES 12:00-7:00

AUGUST 15            FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

AUGUST 22            RODEO PARADE/PROFESSIONAL DAY

SEPTEMBER 3       LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

OCTOBER 12          FIRST QUARTER ENDS

                FIRST QUARTER                   DAYS TAUGHT (42)              PROFESSIONAL DAYS  (2)

OCTOBER 15          BEGINNING OF 2^ND QUARTER

OCTOBER 16          PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES (4:00-7:00)

OCTOBER 17          PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES (9:00-12:00)

OCTOBER 18          FALL BREAK/PROFESSIONAL DAY

OCTOBER 19          FALL BREAK

NOVEMBER 21-23 THANKSGIVING BREAK

DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 1  CHRISTMAS BREAK

                SECOND QUARTER             DAYS TAUGHT (44)              PROFESSIONAL DAYS  (1)

JANUARY 2            (SNOW DAY)

JANUARY 3            BEGINNING OF 3^RD QUARTER

JANUARY 21          MLK DAY (SNOW DAY)

FEBRUARY 18        PRESIDENT’S DAY/ PROFESSIONAL DAY

MARCH 7                                THIRD QUARTER ENDS      

                THIRD QUARTER                 DAYS TAUGHT (45)              PROFESSIONAL DAYS  (1)

MARCH 10              BEGINNING OF  4^TH QUARTER

MARCH 11              PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (4:00 -7:00)

MARCH 13              PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (9:00-12:00)

MARCH 14              TEACHER OEA ZONE MEETING/PROFESSIONAL DAY

MARCH 15-23        SPRING BREAK

APRIL 25                No School    (SNOW DAY)

MAY 20                  LAST DAY OF CLASSES

MAY 21                  PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES (9:00-3:00)

MAY 22                  TEACHER CHECK OUT

                FOURTH QUARTER             DAYS TAUGHT (44)              PROFESSIONAL DAYS  (1)

 

FIRST SEMESTER                  DAYS TAUGHT     86            PROFESSIONAL DAYS       3

SECOND SEMESTER            DAYS TAUGHT     89            PROFESSIONAL DAYS       2

CALENDAR YEAR                                DAYS TAUGHT     175          PROFESSIONAL DAYS       5

 

 

 

ABSENCES

On the day following an absence, the student must report to the office for an admit slip. The office must receive a note or phone call from parent stating the cause and date of the absence.  When a student reaches 9 absences in any one class, they will be ineligible in that class until an attendance meeting can be scheduled with the parent or guardian.  Check Attendance Policy

 

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR PARTICIPATION

Students serve as a role model in the community and represent Ketchum Schools at extra-curricular activities.  With this in mind, students are expected to abide by all policies as set forth in this handbook and the rules and policies as set forth in the Ketchum Extra curricular Policy that will be distributed by the sponsor of the extra-curricular activity that the student wishes to participate.  No student shall be eligible to represent Ketchum School in any activity or athletic event if he/she is too ill to attend school the day of the activity or event.  Students must attend all seven (7) periods on the day of the activity, field trip or event, subject to the principal’s discretion.  Extra curricular activities/organizations include:  Athletics-football-basketball-baseball-softball, Junior Honor Society, Cheerleading, Academic Teams.  Students who fail two core classes for a semester will not be able to participate in extra curricular activities the following semester for six weeks, regardless of their new semester grades.

 

ATTENDANCE

Students are allowed a total of eight (8) absences per semester.  In order for a student to receive a passing grade, they must be in attendance 90% of the semester.  All absences will be counted for the purpose of calculating the 90% rule.  However, students under a doctor’s care or who have an extended illness, will be considered on an individual basis they the building principal.  We encourage students to bring a note from the doctor any time they have an appointment.  This will help satisfy requirements in case there is an extended illness during the semester.  All assignments missed during an absence, may be made up.  Notification of absences will be sent home in a timely manner when students are approaching the violation of the attendance policy.  When the student exceeds 8 absences in any class or all classes without documentation of medical appointments, the student will receive an F in the classes affected and parents or guardians will be notified. Parents may ask for individual consideration of excessive absences by contacting the principal.  The principal will schedule an attendance meeting with the student, parent(s), and student’s teachers after eight (8) absences.  The principal will notify the participants of the committee decision.  The student or parent may appeal the decision of the Principal to the Board of Education at its next regular meeting by asking for such hearing to be placed on the agenda five days prior to the meeting.  Any absence, with the exception of absences due to participation in a school activity will count towards the 8 days.  When a student reaches their (9^TH) absence in any class, they will become ineligible to participate in extra-curricular activities immediately , NO PROBATION, until an attendance meeting is held with the student’s parent and the building principal.

 

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING

After school tutoring will be offered Monday through Thursday of each week from 3:20 until 4:20.  Parents will be responsible for transportation if their student stays for tutoring.  If tutoring is not offered on a specific day in question, students will be allowed to phone home and make other arrangements for transportation.

 

CANCELLATION OF CLASSES

School closing due to inclement weather will be announced over the following radio and television stations: 

Radio:  KITO (Vinita)                               KGNC  (Ketchum)   KGVE  (Grove)

T.V.:    Channel 2 (Tulsa)                 Channel 6  (Tulsa)              Channel 8  (Tulsa)

 

cell phones and other wireless communication devices

A student may possess a wireless communications device (cell phone).  It will be the responsibility of the student to insure that the cell phone is turned off, not on silent or vibrate during school hours, 8:25 – 3:15.   Students who do not follow the policy will be subject to disciplinary action and will be required to leave their cell phone at home.  If a cell phone is used at school without permission of the teacher, supervisor, or principal, it will be taken and left in the office until a parent can pick it up or after school detention can be served by the student.

Cheating and Plagiarism

Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism will be defined as using another person's work as your own.  This will include but not be limited to downloading material from the Internet, computer hard drives, using another person's previously completed work to be turned in for a grade, etc.  Cheating is defined as using unacceptable means to attain academic success.  Cheating may include, but is not limited to the following:  copying tests; obtaining verbal assistance or looking on another’s work during a test; or using unauthorized test material.  The consequences for cheating and plagiarism will include:

Loss of credit on the academic project (term paper, research paper, etc.) and discipline shall be administered at the Principal's discretion. 

 

CLOSED CAMPUS

Ketchum School is a closed campus. Students are prohibited from leaving during the school day.  Checking out to eat lunch, run errands or other similar reasons is not permitted.  All students are expected to eat food provided by the school or to bring their lunch from home.  No outside vendors are permitted to sell hot food products on campus.  No student will be allowed to order out and have his or her lunch delivered.  If students need to be checked out during lunchtime, a parent must come and check the student out.  No notes or phone calls will be accepted.  Once a student has arrived at school, they are not permitted to leave unless checked out through the office.

 

CONDUCT OFF SCHOOL PREMISES

An attack on the person, family, animals, or property of school officials has a substantial direct and immediate negative effect on the discipline and effectiveness of a school.  Students should be aware that they could be disciplined for disruptive or violent acts committed on campus or at school sponsored activities.  School authorities may discipline pupils for out-of-school conduct having a direct and immediate effect on the discipline or welfare of the school.

 

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

If a teacher or an administrator becomes aware of a health problem involving a student, the parents or legal guardian of the student shall be notified and a conference with the parents be scheduled.  If efforts to resolve the problem through consultation with the parents are not successful, the administrator shall consider referring the matter to the Department of Human Services Health. Any child who is determined to be afflicted with head lice or ring worms shall be prohibited from attending school.  If the student is sent to the office with lice, the student will be removed from the classroom and parent will be called to pick the student up.   After the student has been effectively treated, the parent must bring the student to the office with a release or proof the contamination does not still exist.  If the student is free and clear of lice and nits, he or she may return to class. ALL NITS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE STUDENT CAN RETURN TO SCHOOL. 

 

DAILY SCHEDULE

The school day will consist of seven periods, with a five-minute passing period to classes.  School will begin at 8:30 and be dismissed at 3:15.  Classes are scheduled as follows:

 

Class Schedule 1                                                                                      

1^st period    8:30 – 9:20                                                                           

2^nd period  9:25 – 10:15                                                                          

3^rd period  10:20 – 11:10

4^th period  11:15-12:30                                              lunch 8^th grade  11:30-11:55

5^th period  12:35-1:25                                                 lunch 7^th grade 11:35-12:00

6^th period  1:30-2:20                                                   lunch 6^th grade 11:40-12:05

7^th period  2:25-3:15

 

 

DANCE RULES

1.        Nobody except those from Ketchum Public Schools will be admitted unless they have a pass that is approved by the administration.   Grades 6-8 may attend

2.         All school board members, administration and faculty, and parents are welcome.

3.        There will be at least 3 sponsors.

4.        Sponsors will clean up afterwards.

5.         All students must be eligible to attend in the junior high.

6.        Dress codes may be altered for dances but must meet policy regulations. Formals, etc.

 

DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND DISTRACTING ITEMS

No dangerous weapons will be permitted on school grounds or any school sponsored function.  This includes guns, knives, laser lights or other lethal instruments or any item that might be used as a lethal weapon.  No one may use any article as a weapon to threaten or injure another person.  Students are instructed to bring to school only those articles that they need to use in school.  Pupils are not to bring articles to school, however innocuous, that might distract them or others from their schoolwork.  For example: water guns, firecrackers, zappers, cap pistols, pagers, rubber bands, etc.  Any student who uses or possess a firearm at school, at any school-sponsored event, or in or upon school property including school transportation or school-sponsored transportation will be removed from school for not less than one full calendar year.  Ketchum Schools will define firearms according to the laws of Oklahoma.

DISCIPLINE

The school’s primary goal is to educate, not discipline.  However, when the behavior of an individual comes in conflict with the rights of others, corrective actions are necessary for the benefit of the individual and of the school.  In considering alternatives for disciplinary action, the faculty and administration of Ketchum Public School will be using items from the following:

*Conference with student and document                  *before and/or after school detention

*Parental conference/advise parents                        *In school suspension

*Out of school suspension                                        *expulsion

*temporarily remove from class or group                                *corporal punishment (swats)

*permanently remove from class or group                               *financial restitution

*involvement of law enforcement                           *referral to other social agencies

 

DISRESPECT TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS

Profanity, obscene or vulgar language will not be tolerated in the classroom, on the school premises, school bus, or school sponsored events.  Open defiance of school personnel will not be permitted or tolerated in the classroom, on the school premises, school bus, or school sponsored events. Insulting and abusive language will not be tolerated or permitted by the student toward either staff or other students.  A student will not interfere with the teaching-learning process of the classroom.

 

DRESS CODE

Appropriate dress and personal grooming by each student for all school activities should reflect the high standards of the school and community.  Clothing, hair color, hairstyles, and visible body piercing that are determined to be a distraction and disruption to the educational process are not permitted.  Dress or grooming which is in any way disruptive to the operation of the school will not be permitted. Principals, in conjunction with sponsors, coaches, or other persons in charge of extracurricular activities, may regulate dress and grooming of students who participate in a particular activity.

The following are specifically prohibited:

* Cutoffs, tank tops, or muscle shirts except in gym and times designated by the school district.

* Shirts or blouses that do not overlap their skirts or trousers when arms are extended upward over the head.

* Writing or pictures on shirts or patches that suggest obscenity, vulgarity, advertise or advocate alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other illegal or inappropriate products or activities that have double meanings relating to the above.

* Skirts must touch the top of the knee when standing.

*Shorts must have a minimum of a five (5) inch inseam.

* Hats, headbands, bandanas, sun visors or sunglasses are unacceptable apparel in the school building.  The administration reserves the right to remove and take any of these items when necessary.

* Chains of any length will not be allowed at school.

* Revealing or sexually provocative clothing, and clothing of extreme style may not be worn.

* Students who violate provisions of the dress code and who refuse to correct the violation may be disciplined by removal or exclusion from extracurricular activities.  In extreme cases, students may be suspended until the violation is corrected.

* Shorts and jams may be worn but must conform to the above regulations.

* Sleeveless shirts are permissible as long as the shirt extends to the point where the arm joins the shoulder and not more than 1/2 inch below the armpit.

* Clothing with rips, tears or holes is unacceptable dress. 

* If a student's dress or grooming is objectionable under the above provisions, the principal shall request the student to make appropriate corrections.  If the student declines, the principal shall notify the student's parents or legal guardian and request that person make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent or legal guardians refuse, the principal shall take appropriate disciplinary action.

 

DRUG, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, ALCOHOL POLICY

Sale, distribution, use, or possession of non-intoxicating or alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, illegal drugs, marijuana, or other materials expressly prohibited by federal, state, or local laws is not permitted by students in school buildings, on school property, or at school functions.  The sale, distribution, or abusive use of prescription, patent, or imitation drugs is not permitted.  Further "drug paraphernalia’s defined in 63 O.S., 2-191, paragraph 32, is unlawful to use, possess, or distribute. 

VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES:

1.             Whenever possible, parent/guardian will be notified.

2.             The law enforcement agency will be notified of any criminal activity and school officials will cooperate fully

3.             The Superintendent of Schools will be contacted.

4.             Suspension up to two (2) semesters.

 

These consequences will be imposed independently of court action.  However, the consequences may be lessened or waived if information provided by the student leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons illegally dealing in drugs.  In the event a student is suspended from school for chemical problems, the administration may require evidence that he/she has completed or is currently undergoing acceptable rehabilitation treatment before allowing the student to return to school. Pupils shall not have any reasonable expectations of privacy toward school administrators or teachers in the contents of a school locker, desk, or other school property.  School administrators may search a student's personal belongings, such as purses, gym bags, and etc when there is reasonable cause.  School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils.  School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time and no reason shall be necessary for such search.  (Section 1, Amendatory 70 O.S. 1981, Section 24-102).

 

DEFINITIONS

DRUG

A drug is any chemical that in sufficient amounts will alter a person's function normally on a mental or physical task.  Drugs include, but are not limited to: alcohol, controlled substances, hallucinatory drugs, marijuana, glue, paint, white out or materials expressly prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

POSSESSION

Possession includes having the drug on the person or among the personal possessions (locker, car, purse, etc.) of the individual.

ABUSIVE USE

The taking of more or less of a drug than what is prescribed so as to alter the person's ability to function normally on a mental or physical task.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility begins the fourth week of each semester.  Students who are failing a class one week are on probation and have one week to bring the grade to passing.  Students who fail any class(es) two weeks in a row are ineligible and cannot participate in any activities (field trips, dances, assemblies, ballgames, etc.) during that week.  A student will remain ineligible until all grades in all classes are passing.  Eligibility begins on Sunday and ends the following Saturday.  Once a student is on the failing list, the student remains on the list for the week.  Attendance will affect eligibility when a student violates the school attendance policy.  When a student misses the 9^th day in any one class during a semester, they will become ineligible immediately, NO PROBATION WEEK FOR ATTENDANCE ISSUES.

 

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire, Storm and Tornado drills will be conducted each semester in accordance with state law.

 

ENROLLMENT

All students must enroll in 7 classes each semester. 

Students may sign up for schedule changes the first three days of the semester.   

All changes must meet the approval of the principal and be made through the office.

GRADES

Grades shall be recorded as follows:  A, B, C, D, F, S, U, and I.

“A” is excellent                       90% - 100%                             “F” is failing              0% -  59%

“B” is superior                         80% -  89%                              “S”  indicates Satisfactory work

“C” is average                          70% -  79%                              “U” indicates Unsatisfactory work

“D” is below average                                60% -  69%                              “I” indicates incomplete work 

 (All incomplete work must be completed within 2 weeks after the close of the semester or the grade becomes an “F”)

Semester Tests will count for 1/5 of the semester grade.

 

 

HALL RULES AND HALL PASSES

* At 8:15 a.m. students may go to their locker, go to the bathroom, go to the office, go to the library, go to a classroom for help, go to the cafeteria, or go outside.

* If a student goes into a classroom for help, he must obtain permission from the teacher on hall duty before entering the classroom or library. 

* The same rules apply during the noon period.

 

IMMUNIZATIONS

Immunizations must be up-to-date prior to school entry.  It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that each child that enters school has the proper vaccinations.

 

LOCKERS

Each student will be assigned a hallway locker for the keeping of books, school supplies, and clothing. Lockers are to be kept neat at all times.  School officials may make inspections.  No item considered dangerous by the administration may be kept in the lockers and will be removed if found there.  This includes glass or any other object that may be potentially dangerous. Oklahoma State Law permits inspection of student lockers, at the discretion of local school officials.  Students attending Ketchum Public Schools should not expect privacy of the contents of their lockers, desks, or other school property.

 

Locker searches

School officials may inspect and search student's lockers as the need arises, with or without "reasonable suspicion".  Blanket searches of all lockers are permitted to insure the proper safety to the student body.  When contraband, drugs, or dangerous weapons are found, they are to be seized by the school official conducting the locker search in the presence of a witness.  Notification of enforcement officers may be warranted and proper warrants obtained.

 

LOSS OF BOOKS AND EQUIPMENT

Students will be required to pay for damage or loss of textbook, library book, or article of equipment that is checked out to them.

Any financial obligations incurred during the school year must be satisfied before 9 weeks or semester tests are administered.

 

MEDIA CENTER

The librarian posts the Library regulations.

 

MEDICATIONS

All medications, whether prescription or over the counter, must be brought to the office on arrival at school.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

No physical contact will be allowed between students.  This includes pushing, fighting or public displays of affection.  Students are not to bring CD’s or CD players to school.  No student visitors from other schools will be permitted.  Any electronic devices such as IPODS or MP3 players will not be allowed unless a student has permission from the supervising teacher to take them on a field trip.

 

JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY Membership

An advisory committee of teachers and the sponsor will be established at the beginning of each school year. Any questions should be directed to the Advisory Committee.

 

PHYSICAL THREATS, EXTORTION, OR VIOLENCE TO PERSONS IN SCHOOL OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED FUNCTIONS

There is a basic right to attend school without being subjected to threat of injury or being intimidated in any fashion.  Incidents of assault, battery, extortion, or severe verbal intimidation are not acceptable at school or at school sponsored functions.  Students who interfere with, intimidate, harasses, or injure an employee or student of the Ketchum Public School may be expelled from the school for the remainder of the semester (and possibly the following semester).  A conference will be held with the employee, student, parents, and administrator when the student asks for re-admission to school.  At this time, the administration will make the decision as to whether the student will be re-admitted.

 

PREPLANNED DISRUPTIVE ACTS

Students directly involved in any organized preplanned activity that may create problems to the school, such as attendance, destruction, or disruption, may be suspended for as long as one semester.

 

Any student who engages in disruptive behavior in violations of these policies on or near the last day of the school year, with the obvious intent of avoiding disciplinary actions, shall at the discretion of the principal, be suspended for the remainder (if any) of the current school year.  The offending student shall not be admitted to school for the succeeding semester until such time as the principal and the parents have conferred and resolved the issue regarding the student's unacceptable behavior.

 

QUESTIONING AND SEARCHES - SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF STUDENTS

A school administrator may, search student’s personal belongings, such as gym bags and etc, when there is reasonable cause.

The student's due process is to be strictly protected by:

1.  Informing him/her of the reason for the search.

2   Informing him/her of the evidence against him/her.

3.  Allowing him/her to present his/her side of the story.

General searches of the student body are permitted to insure the protection and welfare of all students.  General searches may be limited to particular classrooms or the entire school. 

Search by a Policeman requires "probable cause" and a warrant, except in unusual circumstances, by a magistrate.  When seizure of a student by a police officer is necessary, the schools will cooperate with the local and state law enforcement agencies.  The principal or his designee will make available for questioning and/or arrest any student relative to an incident.                                        

When a student is to be questioned by a police officer, the school will:

1.        Notify the parent/guardian of the student.

2.        Provide certified witness to all questioning.

3.        Document all procedures, including the names of the arresting officers.

 

REPORT CARDS

Report cards are issued following the end of each nine-week period. The semester grade is recorded on the permanent record.  Parents should not hesitate to phone or visit the school in case of unsatisfactory work on the part of any student.

 

SECURITY

All doors except the front entrances should be locked at 3:35 p.m. daily.  No students should be in the buildings after 3:45 p.m. except under the direct supervision of a teacher or other school employee.  This includes gymnasium and other out buildings.  In addition, the junior high school building has several cameras installed inside and outside the building. 

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Each month a person from each grade (6-8) will be chosen by the teachers to represent the school as Student of the Month.  They will be taken to lunch by a faculty member and honored at the end of the year awards assembly.

 

STEALING, ARSON, DESTROYING, OR DEFACING SCHOOL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SCHOOL

No person should steal, deface, or destroy another person's property or public property.  Any student who steals, defaces, or destroys another person's property or public property shall be punished. Incidents may be reported to police and/or juvenile authorities.  Any student who is guilty of breaking and entering when school is not in session could be suspended for the remainder of the semester and the incident will be reported to the police and juvenile authorities.  Reimbursement for materials stolen or damaged will have to be made.  No person may deliberately set fire to public or private property or any other material with the intent to destroy property or lives.  Persons guilty of arson may be suspended for up to two (2) semesters and reported to the proper authorities.

 

STUDENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF OR POSSESSING NON-INTOXICATING BEVERAGES, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OR CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES

It shall be the policy of the Ketchum I-006 Board of Education that any teacher who has reasonable cause to suspect a student may be under the influence of or said student has in his/her possession:

1.  Non-intoxicating beverage(s)

2.  Alcoholic beverage(s)

3.  Controlled dangerous substance(s)

As state law now defines the above, staff members shall immediately notify the principal of such suspicions.  The principal shall immediately notify the superintendent of schools and a parent/guardian of said student concerning this matter.  Any suspension and/or search of said student regarding such suspicion shall be subject to any existing and applicable school policy, state law, or student handbook regulation.

 

Any school administrator, teacher, or counselor having reasonable cause to suspect that a student is under the influence of non-intoxicating beverages as defined in Section 508 of title 37, alcoholic beverages as defined in Section 508 of title 37 or a controlled dangerous substance as defined in Section 2-101 of title 83 or has in the student's possession non-intoxicating beverages or alcoholic beverages of a controlled substance, who reports such information to the appropriate school official, court personnel, community substance abuse prevention and treatment personnel or any law enforcement agency, pursuant to the school's policy shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of the making of such report.

 

TARDIES

When a student is late to class that student or students will be sent to the office for a tardy slip.  A student who is more than twenty (20) minutes late for class will be recorded as absent from that class. The teacher will keep track of tardies.  Three tardies will make one absence, which will count as one of the 10 days. Any student who is frequently late to class will also be disciplined at the discretion of the principal.

 

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Smoking and the use of tobacco products by students on school property are prohibited.  Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, lighters, and papers are not to be brought to school.

TRANSPORTATION AND BUS SAFETY

Riding a school bus is a privilege and the privilege may be revoked for not abiding by the bus rider rules.  This also includes riding the bus to lunch.  (The bus rider rules are part of the student enrollment packet).  Disciplinary action for misconduct on the school bus will be taken.  See bus rules and bus routes below.

 

TRUANCY

A student is considered truant when he/she leaves school without permission from the office or if he/she remains away from school without knowledge and consent of his/her parents or guardian.  This is considered an un-excused absence.  The law enforcement agency may be called for support.

 

USE OF TELEPHONE

The telephones in the offices are not to be used by students.  A student must have the permission of a faculty member to use the phone.

 

ZAP PROGRAM

The ZAP program is for students in any class.  This will only be used on homework or daily grades.  Test grades will not be altered and students will no be allowed to retake tests.  However, teachers will be allowed to ZAP  any student that is not doing satisfactory work or not working to their ability level.  Being ZAPPED consist of being sent to the office, notifying parents of the deficient grade and the assignment that is missing, and given an opportunity to make up the assignment for partial credit (70%).  Partial credit will still allow the student the benefit of a second chance to receive much needed points.  Students will only be allowed to be zapped (5) times per semester.  After the (5^th) ZAP, the student will receive a zero the grade they earned on the assignment.  If they do not serve their ZAP detention when they are scheduled, they will receive the grade they have earned on the assignment.

 

Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Institutions

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.  They are:

The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.

 

Parent or eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate school official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.  The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.

 

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights.

Parents or eligible students may ask the district to amend a record they believe is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights.  They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights.

 

If the district decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

 

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

 

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.  A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

 

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

 

Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.  (NOTE:  FERPA requires a school district to state in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request).

 

The right to file a complaint with United States Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:  Family Policy Compliance Office, United States Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.  20202-4605

 

 

BUS AND TRANSPORTATION RULES

 

1) Board the bus in an orderly manner.

2) Remain seated at all times.

3) Keep arms, hands, head, and all other body parts inside the bus.

4) Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.

5) Do not throw anything inside the bus.

6) Do not block the bus aisle.

7) Do not curse or use provocative words or gestures.

8) Do not shout or make loud noises.

9) Do not bring objects that are prohibited at school onto the bus. Items include: aerosol cans, umbrellas, balloons, lighters, lasers, cameras, cell phones, knives, guns….

10) Keep hands, feet, & all objects to self.

11) No pushing, tripping or fighting on the bus.

12) No eating, drinking, smoking, or littering on the bus.

13) If the driver uses assigned seating, students must occupy that seat.

14) Students should be on time at their designated bus stop.

15) Classroom conduct must be observed while on the bus.

16) Cell phone use is not permitted on the bus.

17) Do not destroy any part of the school bus.

18) Remember the driver is the authority on the bus; he/she should be obeyed at all times.

19) Notify the bus driver of any additional friends riding the bus on a given day.

 

 

 

BUS DISCIPLINE STEPS

 

1^st Step:   Bus driver handles the problem. (warning)

                2^nd Step:  Discipline form to the office to be sent home for parent signature.

                3^rd Step:   Student will be removed from the bus for 1 week.

                4^th Step:   Student will be removed from the bus for 1 month.

5^th Step:  Student will be removed from the bus for remainder of year.

 

 

BUS ROUTES AND DRIVERS

 

Bus # 1                    Phylets Johnson      Hwy 28, Reasor’s, Sonic, Lake Sport, Sportsman Shores, Otterbein

                                782-7206

 

Bus # 2                    Robin Dodge           Small Creations Daycare, Whiskey Road, Grand Lake Towne, Grand Auto, Willow Park, Grand

                                937-0034                 Point, Dam Parking Lot, Fox Trail Apt., Hwy 82 South

 

Bus # 3                    Stacy Herndon        Grand Central Station Day Care, Ketchum Apts., Grand Lake Learning Center, Fisher’s Day Care,

782-7113                 Metro Waste, East Langley

 

Bus # 4                    Bonny Taylor          Annie’s Day Care, Kahoots, Thunder Bay, Arrowhead, Arrowhead S, Coves, Pine Lodge, North &

                                937-0049                 East of School         

 

Bus # 7                    Tonya Farmer         Carselowry, Callison’s Corner, Hwy 82 North, N. & W. of School

                                937-0046

 

Bus # 11                  Bill Sanders             Spavinaw

                                944-9434

 

Bus # 12                  John Taylor             Maple Brooke, West Langley

                                782-7295