School Year 2010-2011
DRUMMOND JR/SR. HIGH SCHOOL
108 W. Edwards
PRINCIPAL
Donn Livoni
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Jim Oberweiser
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kitty
High School 406-288-3281
406-288-3299 Fax
I.
Introduction......................................................................................... 4
A. Principal’s Message.............................................................. 4
B.
C. Expectations for Student Learning ....................................... 4
II.
Academics.......................................................................................... 5
A. Grading Polices……………………...................................... 5
B. Honor
Roll.............................................................................. 7
C. Graduation ............................................................................. 7
D. Scholastic Letter.. .................................................................. 8
E. Correspondence/Distance Learning/Dual Credit..................... 8
F. Early Graduation………… .................................................. 8
G. Transfer of Academic Credits............................................... 9
H. Transfer/Withdrawal from School…………………………… 9
III.
Attendance ........................................................................................ 9
A. General Attendance Information ........................................... 9
B. Unexcused/Truancy................................................................. 10
C. Excused Absences .................................................................... 10
D. Tardy…………………….......................................................... 11
E. Permission to
F. High School Administrators Responsibility ........................................12
G. Eight Day Rule…………………………………. ..............................12
H. Skipping/Cutting Class…………………………………………….…13
I.
Extra
Curricular………………………………………………..13
J. Visitor Policy…………………………………………………..13
K. Part-Time Student Status-Seniors……………………………...13
IV.
Code of Student Conduct
.........................................................................14
A. School Authority ...........................................................................14
B. Student Discipline Code ................................................................14
1. Educational Sanctions and Community
Service.................14
2. Warning
..............................................................................14
3. Detention
.............................................................................14
4. Suspension............................................................................15
a) In-School Suspension (ISS)
....................................15
b) Out-of-School Suspension (
5.
Expulsion…………………………………………………...15
C. Student Responsibilities and Discipline
............................................16
1. Students 18 and Over.............................................................16
D. Policies, Rules and Regulations
........................................................16
1. Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco Policy.........................................16
2. Bullying and Hazing...............................................................19
3. Cell Phone and Office Phone Usage......................................20
4. Other Electronic Devices……………………………………20
5. Dress
Code..............................................................................20
6. Harassment
.............................................................................21
7. Interrogation and Personal Search..........................................22
8. Parking Regulations................................................................23
9. Dishonesty & Violence…………............................................23
10. Unspecified Improper Student Behavior ..............................24
11. Verbal/Non-Verbal Intimidation ..........................................24
12. Weapons-Free Schools/Grounds Policy…………………….24
13. Routine
Disciplinary Guidelines……………………………25
V.
General Information...........................................................................................26
A. Notice of Non-Discrimination…………………………………….......26
B. Emergency Evacuation Drills................................................................27
C. Fire Drills…………………….. ............................................................27
D. Bomb Threat Evacuation……. .............................................................27
E. Boundaries (Playground)………………………... ...............................27
F. Meal Tickets…………………………… ..............................................27
G. School Bus Policy……………………………………………………..28
H. Senior Privileges………………………………………………………28
I. General
Rules, Study Hall & Library……….…………………………28
J. Student Organizations………………………………………………….29
K. Protection of Student Confidentiality…………………………………30
L. Federal Funds and School Prayer…………………………………......30
M. School Phone Numbers……………………………………………….30
N. Bell Schedule………………………………………………………….31
VI.
Extra Curricular Activities……………………………………………….........31
A. Physical
Examinations………………………………………………....31
B. Athletic
Rules…………………………………………………………..31
C. Training Rules………………………………………………………….32
D. Academic Eligibility…………………………………………………..33
E. Informed
Consent………………………………………………………34
F. Sex Equity in
Athletics…………………………………………………34
G. Grievance Procedure-Title IX………………………………………….34
H. Permission to Participate………………………………………………34
VII.
Acceptable Use Policy………………………………………………………..35
A. Handbook and Acceptable Use
Signoff………………………………..38
I. Introduction
A. Principal’s Message
Dear Students and Parents:
As
we start the 2010-2011 school years, it is my hope that this handbook will
serve as a valuable guide and information resource for parents and guardians as
well as for our student body. Please keep the handbook handy at all times so
that you can find the information you need both at school and at home.
The
work and study you engage in this year will pay great dividends throughout your
lifetime. You will encounter many academic challenges as the year moves along.
Always keep in mind that what you are doing here is important, that you can do
it, and that your teachers will support you until you are successful. Always
strive to do your best.
In
order to maintain a safe and orderly educational climate, it is necessary for
us to develop and enforce the rules and regulations contained in this handbook.
It is your responsibility to become familiar with them so that you can avoid
violating them. If you have any questions about school regulations and policies,
please feel free to contact any member of the administration. We encourage you
to inform us of any special situations and circumstances that may arise, and we
urge you to come to us for assistance when you may need it. We cannot help you
with problems unless we are aware of them.
Finally,
we encourage all students to take full advantage of the educational choices offered
to you this year. Your parents/guardians, and
Sincerely,
Donn
Livoni, Principal
B.
Purpose
1. Drummond Public Schools seek to
provide a curriculum that is conducive to educational growth and development. This is accomplished by providing as wide a
selection of courses as possible to satisfy the needs of the individual student.
¨
Skills
are learned and abilities are discovered through classroom work,
student-teacher relationships, and participation in related activities.
2. Drummond Public Schools provide for
citizenship development. This is accomplished
by participating in and helping to plan many social activities, promoting student
government, supporting school clubs, and being a member of athletic, music, and
other organizations.
3. Any situation or circumstance not covered by
the rules and regulations in this handbook
shall be handled by, and at the discretion of the Administration.
C. Expectations for Student Learning
Through
the completion of a comprehensive education provided by Drummond Jr./Sr. High
School, our graduates will have gained the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
that foster ability to:
Academic
•
Use, accept, and grow from life’s challenges
•
Use advancements in technology as a tool for work, education and enjoyment.
•
Anticipate and use advancements in technology as a tool for work, education and
enjoyment.
•
Appreciate and/or participate in arts, humanities, and literature while
relating them to everyday life.
•
Implement strategies for stable physical and emotional well-being.
•
Achieve one’s full potential by striving for knowledge and understanding
throughout one’s life.
Social
•
Understand the impact of choices upon the community.
•
Accept the responsibility for one’s choices.
•
Develop a worldview.
•
Appreciate the unique abilities of self and others.
•
Expand the mind and sense of self.
Civic
•
Practice responsible citizenship through an appreciation of heritage and
cultures.
•
Promote equality for all.
•
Appreciate the importance of the individual’s role in the local community by
participating in real community projects.
•
Respect the rights, ideas, and property of others.
II. Academics
A. Grading Policy
The
marking system in this school beginning with the class of 2013 is as follows:
95-100% A 4.0 pt P
- Passing
90- 94% A- 3.7 pt I
- Incomplete
87- 89% B+
3.3
pt
84- 86% B 3.0 pt
80- 83% B- 2.7 pt
77- 79% C+ 2.3 pt
74- 76% C
2.0
pt
70- 73% C- 1.7 pt
67- 69% D+ 1.3 pt
64- 66% D
1.0
pt
60- 63% D- 0.7 pt
Below 59% F 0.0 pt
Incomplete work must be made up within five (5) school days
of the end of that grading period. Incomplete
work not made up will revert to an "F" (Failure).
Grades and Permanent Records
Grades indicate the quality and quantity of work a
student is doing, and they may reveal character traits such as perseverance,
industry, and may also indicate ambition or lack of it. Grades become a part of every student's record
in the permanent file, and consequently, become a recommendation for or against
the student when the record is examined.
Report cards are issued at the end of each nine (9)
week period. The grades represent an
average of all work completed in each class period during the nine (9) weeks. Semester grades are an average of the two nine
(9) week periods and semester test.
Semester grades are permanent grades which are placed
in the student's file, and on the permanent grade transcript.
Eight (8th) grade students
taking core academic high school courses (math, English, science, social studies)
will receive high school credit for those courses successfully completed.
.
Credit Classification
High School students will be
classified and assigned at the beginning of each academic year on the following
basis:
Seniors -- 18 or more credits
Juniors -- 13
- 17 credits, inclusive
Sophomores -- 7 - 12
credits, inclusive
Freshmen -- 0 - 6
credits, inclusive
Courses
v All students will register for
seven/eight courses. Any student taking
a course will register for the full term of the course.
v All changes in class registration must
be completed before the end of the third day of each semester. Changes must be approved by the guidance
counselor and signed by parents.
v Any course dropped after the third day
will be recorded as a failure unless it has been determined by the Administration,
teacher, guidance counselor, and parent/guardian to be a necessity for the good
of the student.
v In any case, no partial credit will
be given for any course dropped.
v Dual Credits are offered at
Semester Exam Testing Policy (for
grades 7-12 only)
Semester exams at
All
students will take semester exams at times and dates scheduled by the school
district and administration. Grades
achieved on the exams will be recorded and figured into the final semester
grades.
Second Semester Incentive
All absences, except school related absences, are included. The calculation is made by totaling the number
of periods missed plus total number of tardies and then dividing by eight to
determine bullets 3 & 4.
Note:
Final exams in dual-credit courses are not
included in the semester incentive and must be taken.
B. Honor
Roll
Honor
Roll will be based on grade point average of all subjects taken by the student.
The
minimum requirement for the 9-12 honor roll is 3.25 GPA. High Honors: 3.50-4.00 GPA. The minimum requirement for the 7-8 honor
roll is 3.00 GPA. Honor roll will be posted every quarter and each semester.
Class
rank will be determined by grade point average. Students must be taking a full
course load to qualify for the honor roll.
C. Graduation
Requirements for Graduation
The school district requirement for graduation for students
entering
Required
Courses
4 - English 2
- Science (1-Physical Science. & 1-Biology) 1 -
World History
1 – U.S. History 2
- Physical Ed & Health .5 – Personal Finance
1 - American Government 3
- Math 1 - Computer Applications
1 - Practical Arts (Ag Ed/FCS/Business) 1 - Fine Arts (Art/Music)
8.5 – elective credits
26 total credits
Graduation Honors/High Honor Student
Recognition
Honors -- A student must attain an overall
GPA of 3.50-3.74 during the eight (8) semesters of their high school career.
High
Honors -- A student
must attain an overall GPA of 3.75-4.00 during the eight (8) semesters of their
high school career.
Additional Recognition -- Students
who graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA will be awarded additional recognition.
It is the policy of
Drummond Public Schools that there will be no official recognition for academic
achievement through a Valedictorian/Salutatorian award.
D. Scholastic
Letter Award
1. Student must achieve a 3.25 GPA or
above for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarters of
each school year.
2. Student must be on the Honor Roll for
the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter of each school
year.
A Scholastic Letter will be awarded
for the first year that a student qualifies.
An academic pin will be awarded for
any succeeding years that the student qualifies for the Scholastic Letter.
E. Correspondence/Distance
Learning Courses/Dual Credit:
The District will permit a student to enroll in an
approved correspondence course from a school approved by the National University
Extension Association. Credit for correspondence
or distance learning course may be granted provided the following requirements are
met:
1. The course is one which is not offered by the high
school or is not available during a period where it fits into the student’s
schedule. The course would be a make-up
course to replace a failing grade.
2. Prior permission has been granted by the
superintendent.
3. Credit is granted for the following approved schools:
a. Schools approved by the National University Extension
association or through one of the schools approved by the National Home Study
Council;
b. Community colleges, vocational-technical institutes,
four-year colleges and universities and state-approved private schools in the
state of
c. Other schools or institutions which are approved by
the District after evaluation for a particular course offering.
The District will accept up to two credits of
correspondence course work. No correspondence
courses are allowed to supplant required course work at
F.
Early Graduation
In order to qualify for early graduation students must
meet all course and credit requirements for graduation. It is absolutely necessary
that a student and parents/guardians do the necessary long-range planning for
early graduation. A statement that the program is approved by parents/guardians
is required. To be eligible for early graduation
a student must complete an application before end of school of the sophomore
year. Application forms are available in the guidance office.
1. The student
will arrange a conference with the Principal. A parent/ guardian must also be
present at the conference.
2. The student
must prepare a composition in his/her own handwriting that will convince a
faculty committee that the early graduation program is in the student’s best
interest. (It should be noted that strong emphasis should be placed on plans beyond
high school, and only educational plans will warrant strong consideration.)
3. Students
must obtain written recommendations from two faculty members.
4. The student
must show evidence of having completed or planning to complete a program of
studies that satisfies all graduation requirements and have it signed by a counselor.
5. Correspondence
or distance learning course work cannot be used to allow a student to graduate
early from high school.
All of the above must be completed by the end of grade
10 and submitted to the Principal. These applications will be considered only
once a year, as many afterthoughts are just that. These applications will be
turned over to a parent/administrator/faculty review committee who will make
recommendations to the Principal. The Principal will carry approved applications
to the Superintendent of Schools.
G. Transfer
of Academic Credits
Transfer students must also comply
with the established graduation requirements. Transfer
students will enter
If a student takes a college-level course while
attending high school, the policy for transferring the course is: 3 credit
hours will equal one unit at Drummond.
H.
Transfer/Withdrawal From School
When transferring to another school
or withdrawing from school:
1. Bring a note from parents and/or
guardians and obtain a check-out form from the office.
2. Check in your books and equipment and
have each teacher sign the form.
When completely signed, return the
form to the office.
Students who fail to get proper clearance will
not be entitled to transcripts and/or report cards.
3. All fines, lunch charges, shop expenses,
damages and other bills must be paid in full prior to graduation or transfer/withdrawal
from school.
III. Attendance
A. General
Attendance Information
In order to obtain the best possible education, it is
important for students to attend school on a daily basis. Teacher and student
interactions as well as insights gained from group discussions are lost when a
student is not present in class. Student classroom experiences cannot be “made
up” at a later date. The entire process of education requires regular classroom
participation in order to achieve continuity of instruction and learning experiences.
The School Board and the staff of Drummond Jr./Sr. High
School feel strongly that students should be in class every day and on-time for
every class in order to provide the best possible learning situation for every
student. We also recognize that there are some occasions when a student cannot
be in school. This policy statement has been developed to discourage tardiness
and truancy as well as to encourage good attendance and to maximize every
student’s opportunity to learn.
Students under the age of 18 who are legally and
officially enrolled in school are required, by law, to attend school unless
they are enrolled in an approved non-public school or are otherwise legally
excluded. Attendance is taken every day and in every class.
*Please
note: Students will be counted absent from a class period if he/she is not
present at least 40/30 minutes of the 47/37 minute class period.
Students will be allowed one (1) day for make-up work
for each day of absence for those cases where make-up work could not be
completed prior to the absence (illness). Make-up work for known absences will be made up prior to the absence (i.e., vacation, doctor
or dentist appointment). It is the sole
responsibility of the student to have the make-up work turned in to the teacher
when completed. If the student fails to
make up the work in the allotted time, no credit will be given for the work
missed
Attendance will be taken and submitted to SCHOOLMASTER
at the start of every class.
B. Unexcused/Truancy
An absence for any reason that does not meet the
criteria for an excused absence is unexcused. A student who is absent from
school or class with an unexcused absence is truant. Unexcused/truant students
forfeit make-up privileges and face disciplinary consequences.
Students will be allowed to make up
work for classes missed only when absences are the result of legitimate and
authorized causes: Excused Absences are
absences necessary for the health and welfare of the student, a significant family
emergency, or a school sponsored activity. Notes or phone calls from parents/guardians
must contain reference to the appropriate reason for an excused absence or the
absence will be considered unexcused. Parents/guardians are requested to notify the school by 9:00
a.m. on the day of the absence to verify and document parental/guardian
approval and permission. The school, for
verification of absence, will telephone those parents/guardians not reporting
absences as required by state law (Missing Children). Absences not verified by telephone must have written
documentation submitted to the attendance office on the day the student returns.
For
excused absences, all work missed may be made up. For planned extended absences,
students should request work before they leave. The student should make arrangements
with the teacher to make up the work. Teachers will determine due dates for
make-up work. Such absences may include but are not limited to the following:
• Illness:
• Medical appointments or treatment which are the result of illness. A
note from the doctor indicating the absence, dates, and illness is necessary
for the absence to be classified as a medical. *Must
be seen by a physician in
• Religious holidays regularly observed by persons of
the child’s faith.
• Attending the funeral service of an immediate family
member. (Funeral service absence will usually not be more than three days. If
the funeral requires extended travel time, the school must be notified in
advance.) Funeral time may not be concurrent with the actual services but may
be required as parents/guardians need to settle matters relating to the death.
Immediate family includes parents/guardians, siblings, grandparents, aunts,
uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins. The administrator may also excuse
absences for funeral of legal guardians, foster parents, or others who are
known to have played a role in the child’s life.
• Approved participation in a school activity in which
the student represents the school including athletic events, fine arts and/or
vocational exhibits or performance, and academic competition.
• Field Trips. If a field trip leaves after the
beginning of school, students are expected to attend all of their classes up to
the scheduled departure of the trip. If a student does not attend those
classes, they will be considered truant from those classes. Teachers must post a class list prior
to the scheduled activity.
• Personal or family emergency requiring the student’s
absence when approved, at the discretion of the school administrator. For example, severe weather conditions which cause school closure.
• Administrative summons or when detained by other
classified or certificated personnel.
• Educational release. In order for days to be designated as "educational
release days" one of the
following must be met:
A. A unique, educational camp, seminar,
workshop or symposium. An itinerary/agenda
specifically relating to the major theme or topic must be submitted in advance
for approval by the Administration.
1. The student must secure documents,
papers, pictures, postcards or other items relating to the seminar, workshop or
symposium.
2. The student must keep an in-depth
daily journal which includes what the student saw or experienced, where it was
located, the purpose of the place, event or item, and their impressions, feelings
or thoughts.
3. Upon their return, the student must
make an in-depth presentation or report to a "selected class". Arrangements must be made with the classroom instructor
to schedule the presentation.
4. When the student returns, they will
also meet with the Administration to report on the event and pertinent
activities.
B. Travel to a foreign country
(requiring a passport/visa).
1. The student must submit a planned
itinerary in advance to the Administration.
2. The student must keep a daily journal
which includes:
ü what it is and where it is located
ü purpose of the place or item
ü student's impressions and thoughts.
3. Upon return, the student must make an
in-depth presentation or report to a "selected class" using pictures,
slides, postcards, maps and other items from the country. Arrangements must be made with the classroom
instructor to schedule the presentation.
4. When the student returns, they will
also meet with the Administration to report on the trip, events, and pertinent
activities.
C. The student must have qualified or
been selected to a state, regional, national or international competition,
demonstration or performance.
1. The student must keep a daily journal
of the places, sights, and events and their impressions and thoughts.
2. If possible, the student "might"
be requested to make a presentation to a class or the "student body."
D. Seniors are allowed 1 (one) college visit day without
counting as an absence.
• Any other activity deemed by the building
administrator to have an educational benefit.
D.
Tardy
It is very important to be on time for school and
class. A student
arriving late for school must report directly to the office for an admit slip.
Students who are less than 7 minutes
late for class will be counted tardy and the teacher will notify the office on
the attendance sheet. The sixth (6th)
tardy per semester will result in progressive disciplinary action being
initiated according to the established policy.
Tardy
Discipline
1. Students are given up to five (5) tardies per
semester with no disciplinary action taken. Once a student has received 5
tardies, a letter is sent home to the parents indicating the student’s tardies
and that they are in jeopardy of being penalized for further tardiness.
2. On
the 6th tardy the student will serve 1 hour of after school
detention.
3. The
8th tardy will result in 2 hours of after school detention.
4. The
10th tardy will result in 6 hours ISS to be served on a Saturday.
5. On
the 12th, 15th, and 18th tardies, 1 day of
E. Permission
to
If a student must leave the building
during hours, permission must be obtained from the office (excluding noon hour
and "Senior Privilege Time"). The
only three (3) ways in which a student may check out is by:
1. a written note from the
parent/guardian.
2. telephone contact of the office staff
or the Administration with the parent/guardian.
3. the parent/guardian personally checks
out their child at the main office of the school.
Failure
to Properly "Check-Out"
1. If a
student fails to "check-out" of school properly at the main office, the
student will have a conference with the Administration to ascertain the reason(s).
If, in the judgment of the Administration,
the reason(s) is not valid, the student will be assigned one (1) hour "after-school
detention."
2. If a student fails to "check-out" of
school properly at the main office a second time, the policy for "Skipping
Classes" will be implemented at the "second level" by the
Administration with one (1) day "In-School Suspension" to be served
on a Saturday.
Re-admittance
Students must report to the office
immediately upon returning to school from an absence in order to be given an admit/make-up
slip.
Students
will not be allowed to attend class without an admit slip.
F.
High School Administrator’s Responsibilities
• To review the students’ attendance regularly.
• To identify students who require attendance services
for absences, truancy, and tardiness.
• To take make appropriate interventions-steps, after
identifying students who require assistance, to improve their attendance.
Absences are not “days off” or
“vacation days”. They are for doctor
appointments, emergency situations, etc. There should be no reason to exceed them.
·
If
a student misses nine (9) or more days per semester per class, the student may not
receive credit for that class.
·
A
letter will be sent notifying parents/guardians when a student has missed five
(5) classes.
·
A
letter will be mailed requesting a parent/guardian/principal conference once a
student has missed seven (7) classes. This conference may be held at school or
by phone.
·
Once
a student misses the ninth (9th) class, a letter will be mailed indicating that
credit may be denied.
·
A
letter will be sent to the parents of 7th and 8th graders
after the 10th absence because the Eight Day Rule does not apply to
them.
The Board of Trustees will make the
final determination as to withdrawal of credit. The only days of school or classes missed that
will not be counted against the eight (8) day/class per semester are those
absences for medical purposes (with verification), emergency situations, school
closure due to weather, or school-related absences.
Appeals for exceptions to the eight
day class rule shall be made through the Superintendent to the Board of
Trustees. Before a student can go before
the Board of Trustees, he/she must attend a
The superintendent may waive the
eight (8) day rule if a parent verifies their child’s absence due to serious
illness, such as H1N1 or flu.
H. Skipping/Cutting
Classes
1. If a student skips a class, they will be
assigned a minimum one (1) hour "after-school detention" by the
Administration.
2. If a
student skips multiple classes during the same time frame, then the discipline will
proceed to step C or D depending on administrator’s discretion.
3. If a student skips a class a second time,
the student will be placed on a 2 (two) hour detention by the Administration. A letter will be sent to the student's parents/guardians
informing them of their child's actions.
4. If a
student skips a class a third time, the student will be placed on ISS (in-school
suspension) for one (1) day by the Administration. In school suspension will be served on a Saturday.
A letter will be sent to the student's parents/guardian
informing them that if their child skips any more school, they will be
suspended from school for three (3) days with no credit being given for the
school work missed.
G. Extra
Curricular
Students who are absent more than one-half (1/2) of
the regular school day shall not be eligible to participate in any after school
or evening extra curricular activity that day unless prior arrangements have
been made with the administration office. Only under emergency situations may consideration
be given by the Administration, to waive this rule. A phone call to the Administration or personal
notification by the parents/guardians is considered prior arrangement.
H. Visitor Policy
Student visitation requires prior
approval and shall be at the discretion of the teacher and the Administration. Visitors must check in at the office before visiting
other students and teachers. Students of
Drummond who wish to bring a friend or relative to school for any part of the
day must make arrangements with the classroom teacher at least one day in
advance.
I. Part-Time Student
Status-Seniors
State law allows, but does not require, a school board
to admit students less than full-time. A senior must be enrolled 720 aggregate
hours or more to equal full-time enrollment. “Aggregate hours” is defined in MCA 20-1-101 as
the number of hours of pupil instruction for which a school course or program
is offered or for which a pupil is enrolled. In order to fulfill those requirements
as a senior, the student must be full-time status first semester.
If the following conditions are met, a senior could
request part-time attendance second semester:
1.
Parents must meet
with the guidance counselor and the principal to validate that the senior will
meet graduation requirements no later than November of the student’s senior year.
At that time, they may request part-time status for second semester, providing
the course schedule allows the student to meet the graduation requirements, notably
English and government.
2.
Student must have
a cumulative GPA of 2.5 by second semester of their senior year to request
part-time status and must be in good standing with the school.
3.
Circumstances must
be such that part-time status is necessary for the best interest of the student.
4.
Parents and
student must meet with the Drummond school board in December of the student’s senior
year to request part-time status.
5.
Any other
extraordinary circumstances would have to be approved by the Superintendent and
the Drummond Board of Trustees.
IV. Code of Student Conduct
A. School
Authority
The daily operation of Drummond Jr./Sr. High School is
in the hands of the Principal and members of the administration. These
individuals have the authority to make judgments and decisions regarding the
welfare of the students, the staff, the property, and the educational climate
in general. All disciplinary action is contingent
upon evaluation and at the Administration’s discretion concerning the
infractions.
B. Student
Discipline Code
The
Drummond Jr./Sr. High School (DJSHS) establishes
its community standards and discipline procedures within the frameworks of the
Drummond School District Educational Philosophy and the DJSHS Mission. Respect for the learning
community and respect for individuals are core values that are embedded in
these guiding pieces and provide a basis for our community standards and
discipline philosophy.
DJSHS
has certain policies and procedures that establish community standards and govern
the behavior of the students, faculty, and staff to insure that the core values
of respect for the learning community and respect for individuals are
maintained.
DJSHS
recognizes that effective school discipline is critical to academic success and
requires both high standards of behavior and a culture of acceptance as
students are learning to meet these standards. Effective school discipline
maximizes the amount of time students spend learning and minimizes the amount
of time students cause disruption or are removed from their classrooms due to
misbehavior.
A
goal of school discipline is to teach students to behave in ways that
contribute to academic achievement and school success and to support a school
environment where students, faculty and staff are responsible and respectful.
The discipline policies and the rules, regulations and procedures presented in
the Student Handbook balance the best interests of each student with those of
the school community as a whole. When students do not conduct themselves
appropriately, we employ a multi-level system of discipline. This multi-level
system works like a set of steps where a student who exhibits chronic misbehavior
receives consequences that will increase in severity over time.
The
following sanctions are available.
1. Educational
Sanctions and Community Service -- The administration reserves the right to
assign educational sanctions as a consequence when appropriate. The
administration may offer community services in lieu of restitution when
appropriate. Parents must agree to this arrangement in advance.
2. Warning
-- A warning is issued as an educational means to help students have clear understandings
of the expectations.
3. Detention
-- In instances of minor infractions of school or classroom rules, a
detention will be assigned. Students will be given a 24-hour notice for any
detention to be served. The teacher or an administrator will inform a student
of the detention date. The student will then be expected to attend the
detention and to be punctual. Detentions fall into two categories. Teacher
Detention -- Teacher detention will begin immediately after school. A
student should fulfill a teacher’s detention before fulfilling an after school detention
scheduled for the same time. If a student fails to serve the assigned teacher
detention without prior permission of the teacher, it will be doubled. Those
two detentions will be served on the next two consecutive school days. If
either of the doubled detentions is missed, the student will be reported to the
administration, who may assign an After School Detention. After School Detention
-- An administrator or designee will assign after school detention for
infractions of rules or as a progressive step in discipline. Office detention
will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 on Tuesday. Failure to serve office detentions will result
in doubling of detention and/or in-school-suspension (ISS)/
Multiple Detention Infractions --
During the semester, students who earn more than three detentions will earn one
day of
4. Suspension
-- When a student commits a serious violation of school rules, a suspension
will be assigned. In all such instances:
• Parents will be notified.
• Students
are responsible for all assigned work and tests, but will not receive credit.
• Students
are ineligible to participate in or attend any school activity for the length
of suspension. Any suspension may be appealed to the administration.
When
it is necessary in the judgment of the Superintendent of Schools, a student may
be referred to the School Board for a serious infraction, regardless of the
number of cumulative suspensions.
A teacher may suspend a student from
class as per the “Removal From Class Policy”, but any suspension of a longer
period will be on authority of the Administration.
Suspensions
fall into two categories.
a) In-School
Suspension (ISS) also known as
1).
In-school suspensions (ISS) will be
served from during a Saturday or other non-school day. ISS is for 6 hours. During ISS/Saturday School students will be
working on school clean-up projects and should dress according. Some projects may be outside.
b) Out-of-School
Suspension (
1st suspension 5 days
2nd suspension 10 days
3rd suspension 10 days* request an Expulsion hearing
Note:
This 3-strike rule is for serious chronic misbehavior during an academic year.
The 3-strike rule will adhere to all necessary policies and procedures provided
in the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA, 2004).
5. Expulsion
-- The Board of Trustees has the authority to expel a student from school permanently,
if necessary. Any student considered for expulsion will be offered a chance for
hearing before the Board. A parent or guardian must attend the hearing if the student’s
continued attendance in school is desired.
C. Student
Responsibilities and Discipline
Students
have certain responsibilities that go hand in hand with receiving an education.
Rules have been established to ensure that you and all students here at the school
can be educated in the safest possible environment. People preventing anyone
from being educated will be reminded of the purpose of school through a series
of consequences. There are certain behaviors which will not be accepted in our school.
If a student becomes involved in
inappropriate behavior there are consequences that will be used. All school
rules are in effect and must be followed at all school events. The Superintendent
designates the building administrators to implement disciplinary procedures.
Our
teachers have rules and expectations. They have a discipline plan which will be
followed in their classrooms. Along with their rules we have established some
general rules that will be followed throughout the school. These are guidelines
for all students anywhere in the building.
• Keep to the right when passing in the halls and on
the stairs.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
• Follow all directions given by staff members.
• Walk from one place to another.
• Respect school property, yourself, and others.
• Use, do not abuse, hall passes.
• Respect yourself and the rights of others.
•No food or drink consumed in hallway
•No backpacks on hall floor
Students 18 And Over, Regardless of age, -- all Drummond Jr./Sr. High
School students will be subject to all school policies, rules and regulations.
Behavioral expectations, school rules, and designated penalties will apply to
all students. In general, according to state law, the rights of parents/guardians
transfer to a student at age 18. However, if a parent/guardian still claims the
student as a dependent on I.R.S. income tax forms, that parent/guardian retains
full parental rights and access to information.
D. Policies,
Rules and Regulations
The following policies and
procedures regarding student conduct apply while a student is on school property,
at school sponsored activities, or at off-campus events in which Drummond Jr/Sr.
High School is a participant. Rules that pertain to violence, threats of violence,
bullying, hazing, and harassment of any type may also apply to students while
they are on their way to or from school. This is especially applicable, but not
limited, to bus transportation and bus stops. Any neglect or failure to follow
school rules or other forms of gross misconduct may be punished by detention,
in-school suspension, out of school suspension, or expulsion.
1. Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Policy
Statement
Use of illicit drugs and the unlawful
possession and use of alcohol and tobacco are wrong and harmful to the physical
and mental well being of students. This policy is a concerted effort by
Drummond Public Schools to address use, possession, and abuse of drugs, alcohol,
tobacco, and mood-altering substances by the student population while on school
district properties and during involvement or participation in any school
activities.
a. Drummond Public Schools prohibits the unlawful
possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs, alcohol, or tobacco by students
on school premises or when the student is involved or participating in any
manner in any school activities whether at home or away.
b.
If
a student is in violation of Section #1, disciplinary sanctions (consistent
with local, state, and federal laws), up to and including suspension,
expulsion, and possible referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies, as
well as implementation of training rule policies, will be imposed on students
who violate the standards of conduct. Application of disciplinary sanctions
will be applied consistently and fairly by the school district.
c, If a student is in possession, distributes,
uses, or is under the influence of illicit drugs, alcohol, or tobacco during
school time or on school premises or when the student is involved or
participating in any manner in school activities, whether at school or on the
road during the last ten (10) scheduled days of the school year, they
will be immediately referred to law enforcement and juvenile authorities who
will investigate and deal with the issue. The school district’s training rule
policy will still be applied to any student/athlete involved.
d. Information
concerning drug, alcohol, and tobacco counseling and rehabilitation programs are
available through the guidance and counseling department of Drummond Public
Schools. The cost of counseling and rehabilitation programs is the sole responsibility
of the student and his/her parents/guardians.
e. Compliance
with this drug, alcohol, and tobacco policy and its standards of conduct is
mandatory for all students enrolled at Drummond Public Schools.
f. The drug,
alcohol, and tobacco policy and standards of conduct will be included in the
student policy handbook which will be disseminated to each student on the first
day of school each year, and a copy of the student policy handbook will be
disseminated to each student who enrolls after the annual distribution upon the
day of official enrollment.
** Pursuant
to the Drug Free Schools & Campuses Act,
1.
2. Any student who violates the school
district’s Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy, and is identified to have a significant
problem with drugs, tobacco, or alcohol shall be referred to “Family Services”
for appropriate assistance and services.
3. Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug
education shall be a part of the K-6 Guidance Program, Junior High & High
School Health & P.E. curriculum, and other appropriate curricular areas of
the regular classroom as deemed necessary.
1. Students have a right to attend
school in an environment conducive to learning.
2. The use of controlled drugs, alcohol,
tobacco, and other intoxicants is illegal for students and staff.
3. These substances, including tobacco,
are addictive and they interfere with the healthy development of children and
adolescents.
4. Drug, alcohol, and tobacco use is
incompatible with effective learning and teaching.
The
school district hereby establishes a policy to prevent the use of illegal
drugs, alcohol, and tobacco by students and staff, and to maintain a drug-free
and tobacco-free environment.
·
The
use of illegal drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol or tobacco is
wrong and harmful.
·
The
school district will not tolerate the possession, selling, use, or influence of
tobacco, alcohol, intoxicants, other illegal and harmful drugs, and drug paraphernalia
in the schools, on school grounds or at school-sponsored activities.
·
The
school district will provide a health education program, which will include information
and instruction in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
·
Substance
abuse education is integral to an overall drug, alcohol, and tobacco use policy,
and will involve not only students, but also teachers and parents.
·
The
education program will be age-appropriate, sequential, and will include all
K-12 children served by the district. The instruction will include basic
information on the health effects, and the social consequences of illegal
drugs, and general preventive education techniques and skills.
·
Periodic
formal assessment (YRBS) will attempt to determine the effectiveness of the curriculum.
·
Additional
drug prevention programs, such as DARE and outside resource personnel, may be
used to supplement the curriculum.
The following conduct is strictly
prohibited and will subject a student to disciplinary actions, up to and including
termination and expulsion:
1. For students, the possession, use or
selling of alcohol, other intoxicants, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, or
tobacco on school grounds or while involved with or participating in
school-sponsored activities is prohibited.
2. This action will result in
appropriate disciplinary actions.
·
Possession
means to consume, use, or to have available to consume or use, any quantity of
an illegal drug, alcohol, or tobacco.
3. In order to maintain a quality
educational atmosphere and to promote the safety and security of students and
employees, all school property is subject to search. This includes desks, lockers,
and personal property, if necessary. This authority extends to members of the school
staff, including those who accompany students on out-of-town activities for
school related purposes.
4. Compliance with these standards of
conduct is mandatory.
The district’s emphasis is the well
being of students.
Intervention will be directed to
identifying and assisting students and staff when their health is being
compromised as a result of the use of alcohol, other intoxicants, illegal
drugs, and tobacco.
Because chemical dependence is a
progressive disease that does not disappear by itself, and because a user is
rarely able to stop using drugs or tobacco without outside intervention, the
district shall intervene in all incidents in which drug or tobacco use is suspected.
Self-referrals by students or staff
will not be reported to law enforcement authorities, and will be kept
confidential.
Any member of the staff, who has
reason to suspect a student is in possession of or has used alcohol, intoxicants,
illegal drugs, or tobacco when participating in any school activity, has the responsibility
to report the occurrence to the building administrator.
Whenever an incident occurs involving
an illegal substance, including alcohol or tobacco, the Principal will notify
the student’s parent or guardian. The Principal will document the incident and
maintain appropriate records.
·
The
first incident with tobacco will result in a conference between the student and
the Principal with the district “extra curricular policy” being implemented, if
applicable.
·
A
second incident with tobacco will result in the Principal notifying the
student’s parents/guardians. After
school detention may be administered.
·
Any
student who violates the standards for alcohol or illegal drugs will be subject
to suspension from school for one to two days depending on the nature and
seriousness of the incident. The
district “extra curricular activities policy” will be implemented, if
applicable.
·
The
Principal will determine the appropriate number of days of suspension. If
alcohol or illegal drugs are involved, the school will require that the student
have a conference with the school district Guidance Counselor to evaluate the
seriousness of the problem and provide appropriate assistance, if necessary.
·
Possession
of illegal drugs (including alcohol and tobacco when deemed necessary by the
school administration) will result in referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
·
The
second-time offender shall receive three (3) days suspension from school, and
the district “extra curricular activities policy” will be implemented, if
applicable.
·
The
student must meet with the district Guidance Counselor and he/she will provide
information about treatment for drug and alcohol abuse programs and services.
·
For
a third offense, the student will be required to appear before the Board of Trustees
with his/her parents/guardians for a show-cause hearing as to whether the student
should be permanently expelled, according to state law, from the school system.
·
For
identified special education students, an individual educational program (IEP)
meeting will be called prior to any disciplinary sanctions or actions to
determine the consequences for violating the standards of conduct.
Widespread communication of this Drug
Education Policy is necessary. A copy of the standards and consequences of violation
will be given to students in grades 7-12 and their parents/guardians each year
through the Student Handbook.
New students will be given a copy
upon enrollment.
In order to remain responsive to the
current needs for drug education and prevention, a committee of staff,
administration, parents, board members, and law enforcement officials will
review this policy at least once every five years.
Attitudes of students will be
assessed through the Youth Risk Behavior Survey or other appropriate instrument.
2. Bullying
and Hazing
BULLYING –
Bullying may be physical, verbal, emotional or sexual in nature. It is defined as
conduct which subjects a pupil to insults, taunts, or challenges, whether verbal
or physical in nature, which is likely to intimidate or provoke a violent or
disorderly response from the student being treated in this manner. Bullying may
rise to the level of harassment if severe or pervasive. Reporting Procedures:
Members of DJSHS are encouraged to report all incidents of bullying to a staff
member. The staff member shall report to an administrator who shall conduct an
investigation. All incidents of bullying established as valid by an administrative
investigation, along with preliminary subsequent disciplinary actions that were
taken, will be reported to the superintendent or their designee for their awareness,
approval, and/or further action. In accordance with state law the superintendent
or their designee will report incidents of bullying to the appropriate law enforcement
agency. Disciplinary action may include
penalties up to and including suspension and possible expulsion (School Board
level). All initial student complaints will be taken seriously.
HAZING –
“Student hazing” means any act directed toward a student, or any coercion or intimidation
of a student to act or to participate in or submit to any act when:
• Such act is likely or would be perceived by a
reasonable person as likely to cause physical or psychological injury to any person;
and
• Such act is a condition of initiation into,
admission into, continued membership in or association with any organization.
In accordance with state law, Drummond Jr./Sr. High School will not condone student hazing, will
take all reasonable measures to prevent student hazing, and will report all
instances of such misconduct to law enforcement authorities.
Reporting Procedures: All students are required to report all incidents of hazing to an administrator
who will conduct an investigation. All incidents of hazing established as valid
by an administrative investigation, along with preliminary subsequent disciplinary
actions that were taken, will be reported to the superintendent or his designee
for their awareness, approval, and/or further action. In accordance with state
law, the superintendent or their designee will report incidents of hazing to
the appropriate law enforcement agency. Disciplinary
action may include penalties up to and including suspension and possible expulsion
(School Board level). All initial student complaints will be taken seriously.
3.
Cell
Phone and Office Phone Usage
The office phone will only be used before school, noon
hour, and after school unless there is an emergency. If you receive a phone call while in class,
you will receive a message and be expected to deal with it at the appropriate
times. Cell phone usage will not be allowed in the school or on school property
during school hours (school hours begin when a student arrives on school
property and ends when they leave school property). Text messaging is
prohibited on school grounds. 1st offense: the phone is
taken from a student, it will be kept by the Administration until a parent
comes in to get it. 2nd offense: the phone may be kept for the remainder of
the school year. If you have a cell
phone, you must keep it in your car or turn it in to the office. There will be no student usage of classroom phones, but the student may
use the phone at the office if one asks permission of office personnel. Please
make phone calls during breaks, not during class time, unless it is an emergency
situation. Students who refuse to turn over their cell phones
upon the request of the staff face additional consequences of detention, ISS,
or
4. Other Electronic Devices
iPods, MP3 players, and other
personal electronic devices are not allowed at school or in any classroom at
anytime during the school day. 1st
offense: the device is taken from a student, it will be kept by the
Administration until a parent comes in to get it. 2nd
offense: the device may be kept for the remainder of the school year. Students
who refuse to turn over their electronic devises upon the request of the staff
face additional consequences of detention, ISS, or
5. Dress
Code No shorts are allowed in the Ag Ed area!
Please monitor your children’s dress
each morning before they leave for school. The following is not allowed:
Tank tops with less
than a 2-inch shoulder strap
Clothing with
inappropriate slogans or insignias: i.e. alcohol, vulgarities, racist, etc.
Halter tops Lycra/spandex shorts/tops
Clothing with holes, is torn or
tattered (pants, shorts, or skirts)
No flimsy or transparent materials No large open-sleeved t-shirts
No exposing midriff/cleavage No pajamas
No hats or head apparel worn in the
buildings (no headbands of any type. No
hairbands wider than 1” or bandanas of any type, color or size)
Shorts
Policy
Shorts may be worn any time the weather allows but,
please use common sense. The wearing of “shorts” will be allowed under the
following rules and regulations:
The
minimum length of the shorts shall not be less than the end of the fingers with
the arm and hand extended down the body and along the leg.
Spandex
and spandex materials may be worn as part of the athletic uniform with
permission from the coach.
Cut-offs
of blue jeans or sweats will not be allowed.
No
holes or slits up the side of the shorts will be allowed.
No
flimsy or transparent materials will be allowed.
Shorts
will not be allowed to be worn for the following events or activities:
a.
field
trips (unless approved by sponsor).
b.
sporting
events either at home or on the road as a player or cheerleader.
c.
other
educational activities where students are representing the school.
d.
pep
band performances.
If students are not dressed
appropriately, they will be sent home to change if living in Drummond.
Otherwise they will be provided with a long t-shirt or sweatpants to wear over
their clothing.
6.
Sexual Harassment/Intimidation
Policy
Drummond Public Schools are committed
to a positive and productive working and learning environment free of discrimination.
Discrimination adversely affects
morale and interferes with the employee and student’s ability to work and
learn.
Drummond Public Schools prohibit
sexual harassment or intimidation of its employees or students, whether
committed by a co-worker, supervisor, subordinate, volunteer, or student, and
finds such behavior just cause for disciplinary action.
Whereas sexual harassment
substantially compromises the attainment of educational excellence, Drummond
Public Schools will not tolerate such behavior between members of the same or opposite
sex.
Furthermore, Drummond Public Schools
prohibit retaliation against any employee or student because he or she has made
a report of alleged sexual harassment, or against any employee or student who
has testified, assisted, or participated in the investigation of a report.
Retaliation includes, but is not
limited to, any form of intimidation, reprisal, or adverse pressure.
Retaliation is itself a violation of federal and state regulations prohibiting
discrimination and will lead to disciplinary action against the offender.
Sexual harassment is generally
defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and other verbal,
physical, and/or visual contact of a sexual nature when:
1. submission is made either explicitly
or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s
employment or education.
2. submission to or rejection of that
conduct or communication by an individual is used as a factor in decisions
affecting that individual’s employment or education.
3. that conduct or communication has the
purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an
individual’s employment or education, or of creating an intimidating, hostile
or offensive employment or educational environment such as:
·
unwelcome
sexually-oriented jokes, innuendoes, obscenities, pictures/posters, or any action
with sexual connotation that makes a student or employee feel uncomfortable; or,
·
any
aggressive, harassing behavior in the workplace or school that affects working or
learning that is sexual in connotation and directed toward an individual based
on their sex.
Examples of sexual harassment or
intimidation are:
·
sexual
advances which are unwanted.
·
sexual
gestures, verbal abuse, sexually oriented jokes, innuendo, or obscenities.
·
displaying
of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons, or posters.
·
sexually
suggestive letters, notes, or invitations.
·
employment
or educational benefits affected in exchange for sexual favors.
·
physical
conducts such as assault, attempted rape, impeding or blocking movement, or
unwelcome touching.
Students or employees who believe
they may have been harassed or intimidated should contact the first-level
Building Administrator or the first-level Administrator or Supervisor not
involved in the situation or alleged harassment.
Persons who feel they are being harassed or
intimidated should do the following:
·
Inform
the individual that his/her behavior is unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate.
Do not assume or hope that the problem will go away.
·
Notify
the first-level Administrator or Supervisor right away about the harassment or
intimidation. The situation or problem might be able to be addressed and solved
before it becomes more serious.
·
Request
a copy of the district Sexual Harassment Policy so that procedures and reporting
are properly handled.
·
Keep
notes. Keep a record of dates, times, places, witnesses and descriptions of
each incident.
Once a report has been filed with an
Administrator or Supervisor, a confidential and expeditious “investigation” shall
begin following the procedures outlined in the Investigation and Action Procedure
section noted in this policy.
·
A
report of sexual harassment or intimidation and the investigation are to be
kept in the strictest confidence for the protection of all parties involved.
·
All
parties' rights to privacy will be protected. However, Drummond Public Schools have a
compelling interest to provide educational programs in an environment free from
sexual discrimination.
·
Sex
discrimination includes sexual harassment. Therefore, Drummond Public Schools
have an obligation to investigate and take corrective action which may
supersede an individual’s right to privacy.
A After receiving a report or
grievance, the Administrator or Supervisor shall conduct an investigation and make
a written report and recommendation within 30 days. In determining whether the
alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment, the Administrator or Supervisor
will consider the facts of the allegation and any pertinent state, federal, or
case laws as well as the established policy of the school district.
B All due process procedures shall be
accorded to all parties involved in the allegation. All parties shall strive to resolve the
situation or problem at the lowest level possible.
A A substantiated charge of sexual
harassment or intimidation against an individual shall subject the individual
to “disciplinary action” up to and including discharge.
B Discharge will be a matter brought up
before the Board of Trustees and the Board will make the final determination of
such action.
7. Interrogation and Personal Search
All students are entitled to a safe and healthy
educational environment. Therefore, the school has the responsibility to
protect students from potentially injurious behavior on the part of irresponsible
classmates. Furthermore, school administrators must take preventive and disciplinary
measures that are both swift and informal in order to be effective. School
administrators have the authority to immediately -- upon reasonable suspicion
--search students, students’ handbags or backpacks. Students who choose to park
their cars on school property should realize that, with reasonable suspicion,
school administrators retain the right to search those vehicles. The school
district retains ownership and control over student lockers and desks and,
therefore, reserves the right to inspect lockers and desks at all times.
Students shall not place, keep or maintain any article
or material in or on a locker that may cause or tend to cause any type of disruptive
activity. If students wish to hang pictures in their lockers, they must be
appropriate in nature. Any sexually suggestive or drug-related pictures, as
well as advertisements for alcoholic beverages are not permitted. It shall be
the responsibility of the administration to determine what is or is not appropriate
for school. If a student has any such items in his/her locker, an administrator
will request that these items be removed. This constitutes a warning. If a
second violation occurs, a suspension will be issued.
Any student who refuses to allow an administrator to
conduct a search, as described in the preceding paragraphs, may be subject to a
suspension.
8. Parking Regulations
Student Driving: Students who are licensed drivers may drive to
and from school. Upon approval at
school, no student may drive their motorized vehicle without permission from the
Administration, except during the lunch period.
Student vehicles are not allowed at
any of the parking areas behind the high school, grade school or around the new
gym during the school year. This includes after school and weekends! No exceptions!!!
Do not drive up behind the school unless permission is
granted, during football playoffs for example. Students who drive must park appropriately in
designated parking places. Parallel
parking must be done in front of the retaining wall in such a way as to allow optimum
parking. The first three spots in front of the high school office are reserved
at all times! Do not park in front of
the library, except for the last spot to the south, as more and more elderly
patrons are visiting the library and need the parking spaces. The
first three spots from the corner are for compact cars only. Do not back into any parking slots.
9. Dishonesty
& Violence
Violence (fighting) is a disruptive
and inappropriate behavior that will not be tolerated by our school system. Students are encouraged to solve problems and
conflicts by means other that physical violence and fighting. Law enforcement may be contacted in violent
situations.
Dishonesty (academic – e.g.,
cheating/plagiarism) and personal -- e.g., lying/stealing) of any type, will
not be tolerated by our school. Students
are encouraged to ask for help if they need it, rather than resorting to
academic dishonesty. Grades/credit for
work, tests, quizzes, papers and projects will be denied to students caught in
academic dishonesty. (Plagiarism: a
piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as
being your own work. If the piece of work involved is copyrighted its use in a
paper is an infringement on property laws. Warning—simply changing the words in
a text when the ideas are clearly not your own is still plagiarism.) Personal dishonesty will also not be tolerated. In the instance of stealing, administration
may contact law enforcement.
The school district will address any infractions to the above
on school property or at school events with these actions:
1st time In-School-Suspension
(
2nd Time Out of School
Suspension for three (3) days with another letter sent to parents/guardians.
3rd Time Out-of-School
Suspension for five (5) days and a letter sent to the parents/guardians.
4th Time Out-of-School
Suspension for ten (10) days and letter to parents requesting them to appear before
the Board of Trustees for an "Expulsion Hearing" with the purpose of
expelling the student from the school system.
Incentive: Students who go one (1) calendar year
without further discipline in this area will move back one step on the disciplinary
ladder. At grades 9-12, this incentive
can be used one (1) time only.
This Dishonesty & Violence Policy is collective for any
infraction under this policy. Student's in 7th and 8th grades
and in grades 9 through 12 will accumulate disciplinary consequences cumulatively
and respectively.
10. Unspecified Improper Student Behavior
Any improper student behavior that is not specifically
mentioned in this handbook, but which poses a threat to the health and/or
safety of persons or property at Drummond Jr./Sr. High School and/or its
associated activities, or that creates a disruption or the likelihood of a
disruption in the educational climate or school activities, shall be considered
a violation of school rules. Such violations shall be dealt with by members of
the school administration in a manner consistent with and appropriate to the
violation. The appropriate consequences could range from parental notification through
detention, in-school suspension, out of school suspension, all the way to
possible expulsion by the School Board.
Note: Students are instructed to exit the building at
3:30 p.m. If students are involved in legitimate school activities such as
sports, clubs, or extra help, this will be permissible. Otherwise, students will
be required to exit the building at 3:30 p.m.
11. Verbal/Non-Verbal Intimidation
No person in our building will be subjected to
INTIMIDATION. Verbally threatening another student or staff member will result
in a minimum one day in-school suspension. Such behavior may rise to the level
of harassment, bullying, hazing, or even criminal threatening and will be dealt
with more severely as described elsewhere in this handbook.
In accordance with the provisions of
Drummond School Policy #783 and the Gun-Free Schools Act (20-USC 3351),
students who bring guns/weapons onto school property or property that is used
to serve school personnel/students, except as provided below, shall be expelled
for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year unless modified by the
Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent.
For the purpose of this policy only,
the following terms are defined:
School
Grounds - all areas
owned or leased by the school district.
Buses - all vehicles owned and/or leased
by the school district for the transportation of school personnel/students.
Weapon - any type of firearm (gun, bomb, or
other explosive device), knife, sword, straight razor, throwing star, numchucks,
brass or other metal knuckles, incendiary or poisonous gas, and any other item
deemed by the Superintendent to be a weapon, if used in a threatening manner.
In accordance with the provisions of
the Gun-Free Schools Act [18 USC 922] and Drummond School Policy #3310, a
student may bring “unloaded” fire arms/weapons onto school property for use in
an approved educational program or purpose with the prior permission (written
or verbal) of the District Superintendent.
Any weapon confiscated will be
immediately turned over to the Granite County Sheriff’s Department.
This policy does not apply to law enforcement personnel.
This policy does not apply to the school administrator’s house and/or
possessions.
This policy does not apply to the home economics or school cafeteria
equipment.
Any student subject to expulsion
shall be entitled to a hearing before the Board of Trustees in accordance with
MCA §20-5-202. Nothing in this policy
shall prevent the Board of Trustees from making an alternative placement for
the student in lieu of expulsion provided such placement removes the student
from the regular school program.
The district shall keep a record of
all students disciplined under this policy and the circumstances surrounding
the discipline, including the number of students expelled and the types of
weapons involved. This information shall be provided to other governmental
agencies as required.
13. Routine
Disciplinary Guidelines
Teachers will handle most minor infractions of the
rules. At times the Principal or designee will also talk to you about these infractions.
Major infractions will be handled by the Principal or designee with
parent/guardian and teacher involvement. The consequence will depend on the
severity of the infraction and each individual student’s position within the
progressive discipline system. The following is a list of major infractions and
their possible consequences:
Bomb Threats-
A student shall not communicate a report known by him or her to be false regarding
the location of an explosive device or other similar dangerous substance or contrivance.
EXPECT: long-term suspension or expulsion. Law
enforcement will be
notified.
Bullying- is
conduct which subjects a student to insults, taunts, or challenges, whether verbal
or physical in nature, which are likely to intimidate or provoke a violent or
disorderly response from the student being treated in this manner. Bullying
will not be tolerated.
EXPECT: notification of parents/guardians, detentions,
suspension, and notification of superintendent and/or law enforcement.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devises – Cell phones and electronic devises may only be used
in school with permission. Cell phones and electronic devises should not
disrupt classes or the school community
EXPECT – to have the cell phone or electronic devise
taken away and parent notification. Repeat offenders should expect to lose
privileges and to move through the progressive discipline steps. Students who refuse to turn over their cell
phones upon the request of the staff face additional consequences of detention,
ISS, or
Cheating- Cheating
will not be tolerated,
EXPECT: a zero on your work and to have your
parents/guardians notified.
Skipping Class—Students are
expected to be in all classes.
EXPECT: a minimum of an one hour detention.
Destruction of School Property- Willful destruction or misuse of school property
(books, desks, chairs, etc.)
EXPECT: Detentions, In-school suspension, parent notification,
full restitution, notification of law enforcement.
Removal from class for disciplinary
reasons- All
students removed from class for disciplinary reasons will report as directed to
the administration office:
EXPECT: First Offense -- Upon being removed from
a class for disciplinary reasons, the student will be removed from not only the
class in question but the next day’s class as well. The student will also
receive a one hour after school detention and receive zeros for the two days. At the discretion of the Administration and
upon evaluation of the situation and circumstances involved, the Administration
will have final authority as to whether this policy will be applied.
Second Offense -- Upon being removed from any class
for disciplinary reasons for the second time, the student will be removed from
the class in question for three days. The student will receive zeros (no
credit) for the missed class periods and will be assigned two (2) hours "after
school detention" as directed by the Administration. Telephone contact will
be made with the parent/guardian and a Parent-Teacher conference will be requested
before a student will be allowed to re-enter the class in question. A letter
will be sent to the parent/guardian and the student stating that on the 3rd
offense, the student will be permanently removed from the class in question for
the remainder of the semester and no credit will be received for the class. At the discretion of the Administration and
upon evaluation of the situation and the circumstances involved, the Administration
will have final authority as to whether this policy will be applied. Multiple class removals will be under the Superintendent’s
discretion.
Third Offense -- Student will be removed
permanently from the class in question for the remainder of the semester and no
credit will be received for that class. At
the discretion of the Administration and upon evaluation of the situation and
the circumstances involved, the Administration will have the final authority as
to whether this policy will be applied.
Disrespect and/or Profanity- DJSHS will not tolerate the use of profane, obscene,
abusive, and/or insulting language. Such conduct may rise to the level of
harassment, bullying, or hazing resulting in a referral to law enforcement
agencies.
EXPECT: parent/guardian notification, detentions,
in-school suspension, or out of school suspension.
Harassment- will
not be tolerated verbally or non-verbally.
EXPECT: parent/guardian notification, in-school
suspension, out of school suspension, law enforcement may be notified
Inappropriate Public Display of Affection- Students shall not show physical affection towards each
other in our school. Holding hands is the only form of affection that
will be tolerated. High school students may not hold hands with junior
high students.
EXPECT: to be warned by staff and referred to office. Subsequent
offenses will result in a two hour detention, in-school suspension.
Insubordination (Failure to Comply) - Students are expected to follow reasonable requests
and directives from staff members. Mutual respect and understanding are keys to
appropriate classroom attitudes. Students are encouraged and expected to conduct
themselves in a reasonable manner. If you are insubordinate by failing to
comply with a reasonable request,
EXPECT: parent/guardian notification, detention,
in-school suspension, and out of school suspension.
V. General Information
A. Non-Discrimination Policy
Drummond Public Schools admit
students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights and
privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to
students at the school.
Drummond Public Schools do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, in
administration of its educational policies, admission policies, athletic
programs, and/or other school administered programs.
B. Emergency Evacuation Drills
If we have 15 minutes or more
warning:
·
Evacuate
the school with 5 short blasts from the alarm (fire drills have a continuous
alarm).
·
Meet
with your class on Edwards Street in front of both buildings.
·
Take
roll and inform lead teacher that everyone is present.
·
Keep
your groups together and walk orderly down to the bus barn (K-6 down Edwards Gulch
Road and 7-12 down
·
All
groups walk together.
·
Load
into the four buses at the bus barn and drive to
·
Stay
out of town until you contact authorities and they say it’s safe to return to
Drummond.
If we have less than 15 minutes
warning and the emergency situation is coming from the south of the school:
·
Evacuate
the school the same way as listed above.
·
After
roll, we will take the students up Edwards Gulch Road to the second house above
the cattle guard. We will remain there until local authorities say that it is
safe to return to Drummond.
If we have less than 15 minutes
warning and the emergency is north of the school:
·
Evacuate
the school using the same procedure.
·
Take
roll and walk briskly south. Walk across river and meet buses on the south side
of the Drummond area.
C. Fire Drills
Fire Drills are required by law, and
are important safety precautions.
·
It
is essential that when the first signal is given (a horn sound), everyone obeys
orders promptly and clears the building by their prescribed route as quickly as
possible.
Teachers will review with their
classes the first day of school each fall the procedures to be followed for a
fire drill.
D. Bomb Threat Evacuation
NO Alarms! You will be notified in person: “Evacuate!”
The Superintendent, Principal or
designee is the only person authorized to evacuate a school building. Evacuation will be considered under the following
circumstances:
1. Superintendent, Principal or designee
orders the evacuation of the building. The authorized law enforcement officials
strongly recommend the Administrator evacuate the building; unless
2. The threat outside is greater than
the threat inside.
E. Boundaries (Before school and during the noon
hour)
The well casing (painted blue)
between the high school and elementary shall act as the boundary between high
school and junior high students
F. School Meals
Students will be able to purchase meals.
The program the school uses for tracking and recording meals allows for
individual accounts, as well as family accounts for families with multiple children
involved in the school breakfast/lunch program. Money for meals may be turned in at the high
school office. A monthly menu will be sent home with the
school newsletter each month as well as being posted throughout the school
buildings.
Prices for individual meals: K-12 Breakfast = $1.25 Adult Breakfast
= $1.40
Grades K-6 lunch = $1.60 Grades
7-12 lunch = $1.70 Adult
lunch = $2.80
Two week ticket Four week ticket
Breakfast/Lunch Breakfast/Lunch
Grades K-6
$12.50/$16.00 $25.00/$32.00
Grades 7-12 $12.50/$17.00
$25.00/$34.00
Adults $14.00/$28.00
$28.00/$56.00
Milk (30
cents)
G. School
Bus Policy
·
All
students who ride buses will observe normal rules of courtesy and regulations
set up by the driver.
·
The
driver has the authority to discipline and suspend any student.
·
Students
who ride the bus will be expected to get on and off only at their stop unless
prior permission was given.
·
Transportation
will be provided to all school events for participants. Participants must ride the bus in order to
participate in their event. Permission to do otherwise must come from the
superintendent.
·
Spectators
must have permission to ride and may be required to pay a fee.
·
Junior
High students from Helmville are not allowed to ride regular bus routes.
·
Junior
High students from the Hall routes are allowed to ride the regular bus routes, if
they have a sibling attending
H. Hallway Etiquette – before school and
during lunch
·
Leave
an opening for others to walk (legs not fully extended)
·
Put
paper, etc. into the garbage cans.
·
Eat
and drink in the entry way by the drinking fountain.
·
Please
do not lie down on the floor.
·
Help
each other with the rules.
Students as individuals or as a group
who can not follow these rules will lose the privilege of using the hallway during
these times.
H. Senior Privileges
Senior Privileges of not having to
attend "study halls" will be applied under the following rules:
1. Senior Privileges will be allowed for
the last quarter of the school year beginning with the first day of that
quarter.
2. Senior Privileges apply only to study
halls and not to those periods that students have scheduled for correspondence
courses or teachers’ aides.
3. Students on Senior Privileges will
leave the building - they are not to be roaming the halls or disrupting the
regular classes at any time during the period.
4. Seniors will be allowed to “cut” the
lunch line.
Senior Privileges will be denied for
the following:
1. Students who are "academically
ineligible" (below the 2.0 GPA).
2. If a student is "tardy" coming
back from Senior Privileges, that student will lose the privilege for the "following"
day.
3. Any student who is sent to the office
for "disciplinary reasons" will lose their Senior Privileges for
three (3) days.
4. The second time that a student is
sent to the office for disciplinary reasons, or is tardy coming back from
Senior Privileges, that student will forfeit Senior Privileges for the remainder
of the quarter.
Remember: Senior Privileges are a privilege, as the term
implies.
Privileges
can be taken away just as easily as they are given.
Your
actions and conduct can determine the continuance of these privileges.
I. General
Rules, Study Hall & Library
1. Each
student will have an assigned seat.
2. Roll will be taken immediately.
3. Students will not be allowed to leave
study hall.
4. Permission to talk in study hall will
be granted at the discretion of the teacher. It is a study hall, not a social gab session.
5. Students will bring enough work to
study hall to keep them busy the entire period.
6. No one will be allowed to leave to
obtain extra work from their locker.
7. Reference material may be checked out
for the night and is to be returned before first period the next morning.
8. No students will be allowed in the
library unless a teacher takes the entire class to the library.
Honor Study
Hall
1. This study hall is for juniors and
seniors as defined in this handbook.
2. Students are eligible for this study
hall on a quarter-by-quarter basis.
3. Students must have a 3.5 GPA from the
previous quarter.
4. This is an unsupervised study hall.
5. This study hall is a privilege not a
right. Don’t abuse it!
The following is a list of rules
concerning this study hall:
1. Qualified students must obtain
written permission from their parent/guardian to be included in this study
hall.
2. Students may elect to check out of school during
this study hall or they may stay in the cafeteria.
3. Students must checkout each day
before leaving school.
4. Students will lose this study hall if
they are late for their next class a second time.
5. Students will lose this study hall if
they receive any major school discipline (In School Suspension, Out of School
Suspension, Major Detentions) or over-the-limit with our tardy/absent policy.
6. If students decide to stay in school,
they must stay in their designated study hall area. Students
must stay out of the hallways!
7. Students are allowed to have refreshments as long
as they don’t abuse this privilege.
Use of School and Equipment
1. The locker rooms are only for those
students changing into and/or from gym clothes and showering. Any material left lying around will be collected
and disposed of.
2. Lockers will be assigned during the
first day of school. Students will be
allowed one locker and keep the same locker throughout the school year. Students are responsible for their assigned locker
and anything that should happen to it.
3. Textbooks and other equipment will be
issued by the teachers. Books or
equipment that are lost or damaged must be paid for by the student to whom it
has been checked out. If necessary, each
student will sign for the items he/she is responsible for.
4. The hall bulletin board is a place
for posting of notices. Important
information will be posted and students should frequently check the board.
·
No
notice will be posted without office approval.
·
No
signs will be posted with scotch tape. Please
use blue masking tape.
5. Students in the building after
regular hours must be supervised by a staff member. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. Junior high students are under a
closed campus umbrella. First offense will be an ISS.
Students who break the rules will be
given detention at the discretion of the superintendent.
7. Athletes and managers may have food, juice, or soda in
their high school lockers during game days only.
J. Student Organizations
The Board of Trustees recognizes the
merit of student organizations which are properly sponsored, governed, and conducted.
To that end, the following rules are adopted:
1. The Superintendent of Schools shall
have final control over the activities of all student organizations.
2. Each year an organization
representative of the student body is elected to have a voice in the running of
school activities. A president is elected from the student body as a whole, and
each class selects their own representative to represent them in the Student
Council. All school social events are under the control of the Student Council.
3. All monies arising from the
activities or formation of any student organization shall be deposited with DHS
Activity Fund. Deposits and expenditures shall be made only in accordance with
the procedure outlined under the finance section of School Board Policy. Any
financial transaction must have the approval of the Treasurer, Sponsor, School
Secretary, and Superintendent. These procedures will be explained by the organization’s
sponsor.
4. Each month the office will distribute
to the treasurer of each organization a computer printout showing all the
transactions of the money in that fund. It is up to the treasurer to notify the
office of possible error. Non-notification within a one-week period will result
in the error being regarded as correct.
K. Protection of Student Confidentiality in
Surveys or Evaluations as Part of a Federal
Program
It is the policy of Drummond Public
Schools that parents have the right to inspect all instructional materials that
will be used for a survey, analysis, or evaluation as part of a federal
program. No student, as part of a
federal program, shall, without parental consent, be required to submit to a
survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information covering: (1)
political affiliations, (2) potentially embarrassing psychological problems,
(3) sexual behaviors or attitudes, (4) anti-social and demeaning behavior, (5)
critical appraisals of family members, (6) legally privileged relationships, or
(7) income (except for determining eligibility to receive financial aid). Parents and students shall be notified yearly
of their rights under this policy as it pertains to federal programs.
It is the policy of the Drummond
Board of Trustees that federal funds shall not be utilized to adopt policies
that prevent voluntary prayer and meditation in the public schools.
M. Staff Phone Extensions
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Anderson, Tim |
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PE/Athletics |
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Mark Jensen |
228 |
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History |
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Hill, Lauretta |
316 |
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Ag Ed |
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Fickler, Lesley |
303/246 |
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Business |
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Hash, |
226 |
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Spec Ed |
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Hoeksema, Tina |
303/225 |
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Art |
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Humiston, Wade |
230 |
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Math |
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Jesse, Lisa |
221 |
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Secretary |
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Jones, Connie |
229 |
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F & CS |
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Lacey, Linda |
315 |
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Music |
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Livoni, Donn |
222 |
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Principal |
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Simpson, Laura |
232 |
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English |
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Oberweiser, Jim |
224/310 |
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Guidance & History |
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Oberweiser, Jodi |
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Library & English |
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Schindler, Darcy |
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Wright, LeeAnn |
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N.
Regular Day (M-Th) Period Short
Day (F)
Warning bell
@ 8:05 Warning
bell @ 8:05
8:10 – 8:57 1st 8:10
– 8:47
9:00 - 9:47 2nd 8:50
– 9:27
9:50 -10:37 3rd 9:30
-10:07
10:40-11:27 4th 10:10-10:47
11:30-12:17 5th 10:50-11:27
12:50- 1:37 6th 11:30-12:07
1:40 – 2:27 7th 12:40-
1:17
2:30 – 3:17 8th
1:20 – 1:57
12:17- 12:45 Lunch 12:07-12:35
O. Prom & Dance Expectations:
1. Students will remain in the gym and lobby
areas. Students are not allowed to roam
down the hall or enter other areas of the school.
2. The Grand March will consist of members
of the Junior and Senior classes and their dates.
3. Attire—the Prom is a semi-formal dance and
girls are expected to wear ‘prom’ style dresses. Boys are expected to wear slacks (no jeans),
dress shirts and shoes, ties, and sport coats. Tuxedos are very appropriate for this dance. Students who are not dressed appropriately will
be denied admission to the dance. At
other dances the school dress code will be enforce.
4. Only students who have purchased bids (tickets)
to the dance in advance and by the deadline will be admitted. Students bringing non DHS guests will complete
the guest form at the time of the bid sale. All guests must be approved by the
administration in advance of the dance. Students
who are not in good standing at their home school or have had behavior problems
while in attendance at DHS will be denied admission.
5. Individuals over the age of 21 will not
be admitted to the dance as they are not age appropriate for a high school
event. Other dances are open to DHS
students only. The Homecoming will follow the Prom rules and also be open to
alumni.
6. Hours for the prom will be from 8:30 – 12:00
midnight. The Grand March will begin at
9:30. Other dances will end at 11
PM. The Homecoming dance will be an
after-game dance and will end no later than midnight.
7. No students will be admitted to the
dance after the Grand March (about 10 PM).
For other dances no student will be admitted 30 minutes after the start
of the dance. In the case of after-game
dances athletes participating in the game will have an additional 30 minutes to
enter the dance.
8. Parents and others are encouraged to
attend the Grand March, but are asked to leave soon thereafter.
VI. EXTRA
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Organizations and Activities:
Football Seniors Band
Basketball Juniors Chorus
Track Sophomores Student
Council
Volleyball Freshmen Cross
Country
Pep Club Newspaper Wrestling
Cheerleaders FCCLA Softball
FFA
¨
SCHOOL COMES FIRST, and then these activities must be
worked into your schedule on an elective basis. When you know of extra curricular events, work
must be made up prior to leaving school.
¨
These
extra curricular activities are considered SECONDARY to your academic education.
¨
If
a student has an unexcused absence, the athlete will not participate in
practice or event.
A. Physical
Examinations
·
All
participants will have a medical examination slip signed by a physician before
they are eligible to participate in sports.
·
·
A
physical examination schedule will be established and if a student misses the
provided examination, then the parent/student must provide for their own
examination at their own expense.
·
The
MHSA has stipulated that all schools shall utilize a standard form for the physical
exam, and this form can be secured from the high school office.
B. Athletic
Rules
·
All
athletes will comply with the rules and regulations established by the MHSA,
the coach, the Administration, and the Board of Trustees.
·
These rules and
regulations (unless verbal) are published in the MHSA handbook, the Board
policy, Student Council constitution, Pep Club constitution, and listed on the
athletic rules sheet. The students and coaches developed these rules.
·
Each student is given
a set of rules. These rules are attached to the permission-for-participation
form. Before a student may participate in extra curricular sports, both the parent/guardian
and student must sign the form.
·
Cell
phones will be given to coaches prior to entering locker rooms and may be picked
up after each contest. Cell phone
pictures are not to be taken or shown on bus trips.
·
All
students will be automatically eligible to participate in athletics their first
quarter in
·
All
athletes and band members are required to either purchase an activity card or
pay the per game admission fee.
C. Training Rules
The following are the training rules,
which will apply to student/athletes while competing for
Extra and Co-curricular Chemical Use
Policy
Students participating in extra and
co-curricular activities, whether sponsored by the MHSA or not, shall not use,
have in possession, sell, or distribute alcohol, tobacco, or illegal & illicit
drugs or abuse prescription or non-prescription drugs during their extra-curricular
seasons. Extracurricular and co-curricular
activities covered by this policy include, but are not limited to, all sports
activities, Pep Club and Cheerleading. If
a student has any questions as to whether a school district activity is covered
by this policy, he or she has the responsibility to ask the principal whether
the activity is covered by the policy. These rules are in effect twenty-four
(24) hours a day. If a student receives
an MIP or is seen using tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs, the student will forfeit
the privilege of participating in accordance with the activities and student
handbooks.
1. REPRESENTATION OF DRUMMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Drummond students/athletes are
representing Drummond Public Schools. Fighting
or stealing will not be tolerated and may constitute forfeiture of
participating in future athletic school events. They will be subject to the same disciplinary actions
regarding training rules.
2. POLICY COVERAGE
The policy applies to middle and high
school students who are involved in the extra-curricular and co-curricular
activities program.
3. POLICY DURATION
This policy is in effect each school year, from the
date of the first practice for fall activities until the last day of school or
activities, whichever is later. Violations
are cumulative for each sports season, through the student’s period of attendance
in grades 5-8 and in grades 9-12. The
Administration shall publish the participation rules annually in the activities
and student handbooks.
4. DRUG,ALCOHOL
and TOBACCO TRAINING RULES
The use of or possession of illegal drugs and alcohol
is prohibited and will be dealt with as follows:
a. For the duration of a season or
activity in which a student/athlete is participating, that student shall not
use or have in his/her possession illegal alcohol or other drugs.
b. A student shall not knowingly be in
attendance at any gathering, beer bust, event or party where “illegal” drugs or
alcohol are in possession or are being used.
1. Students who have not had previous violations will
miss the following:
a. Basketball
(4 game days) b. Volleyball
(4 game days)
c. Football
(2 game days) d. Track (2 meet days)
e. Cheerleading (2 games fall) (4 games winter) f. Cross Country (1 meet)
g. Wrestling (2 meet days) h. Softball (2 game days)
The students involved will be
required to attend all practices and will sit with the team at the games, but will
be unable to participate. The student
must take educational classes (3 hours) dealing with substance abuse either
through the school program or an acceptable program provided outside of the
school system in order to be eligible to participate in any future sports/activities
during that season. The student will be
responsible for all costs if this service is provided outside the school. Upon fulfilling
these requirements, students will be able to participate
in their sports activity.
SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION:
1.
Upon any further violation,
the student will be suspended for the duration of that activity.
2.
The student will
be required to attend MIP substance abuse classes at their own expense.
3.
If
a determination is made that a student has violated this policy, the student and
parent/guardian shall be notified of the violation by telephone when possible,
and by mail. Also, at this time, the
student and parent or guardian shall be notified of the type of discipline that
will be administered or recommended to the Board. Any parent or legal guardian and student who
are aggrieved by the imposition of any action (other than a recommendation for
exclusion from an activity) shall have the right to an informal conference with
the principal, for the purpose of resolving the grievance. At such a conference, the student and the
parent shall be subject to questioning by the principal, and shall be entitled
to question staff involved in the matter being grieved.
If the discipline involves a high
school student and the recommended discipline is exclusion from participating
in extra- and/or co-curricular activities for a period in excess of ten (10)
days, the parent/guardian and student will be notified of the date and time the
Board will consider the recommendation. Only
the Board can exclude a high school student from participation in extra- and/or
co-curricular activities.
D. Academic
Eligibility Requirements
All
student/athletes have a primary responsibility to maintain good scholastic
standards. MHSA By-Laws will govern
student academic eligibility except in the following situations:
The minimum grade point
average (GPA) is 2.0. If a student’s grades fall below a 2.0 he/she shall be
deemed ineligible. Eligibility
is based on quarter grades. Students
with a GPA below 2.0 may become eligible at the mid-term (4 ˝ weeks).
A
student’s eligibility or ineligibility begins on the Monday morning following
the week in which the quarter
(1st & 3rd) or the semester (1st & 2nd) ends. If grades are not posted until after the
Monday following the week in which the quarter or semester ends; then, the student’s eligibility or ineligibility will be
retroactive to the Monday of the week following the end of the quarter or
semester. In other
words, the athlete may practice the entire week but still be ineligible for the
weekend games.
Grade school athletes must also maintain a 2.0 GPA based on their quarter
grades. If a student is ineligible they
may become eligible after 2 ˝ weeks if their GPA is above 2.0.
E. Informed
Consent to Parents and Students
The parent and the student/athlete acknowledge that
even with the best coaching, the use of the most advanced protective equipment
and uniforms, and strict observances of the rules of the sport, injuries are
still a possibility. And, on rare occasions,
these injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis or
even loss of life. Parents and student
athletes acknowledge by their signature that they have read and understand this
warning.
G. Grievance Procedure - Title IX Policy
1. Any complaint must be presented in writing to
the Title IX Coordinator/Sex Equality Official.
2. The complaint must include specific
information on which the complaint is based and must be signed and dated in
order for a reply to be made.
3. The Title IX Coordinator/Sex Equality Official
will then act accordingly based upon the complaint.
4. A file containing pertinent information will
be established for any documentation pertaining to each complaint.
5. Appeals on decisions may be made to the
Superintendent of Schools and subsequently to the Board of Trustees.
6. A copy of the Title IX policy and grievance
procedures may be obtained from the high school office.
H. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE
I ______________________________(Parent/Guardian) have
read the above rules, regulations, and warnings concerning athletic participation
and give my permission for my (son/daughter) __________________________________
to participate in the sport of
BASKETBALL - FOOTBALL - TRACK – VOLLEYBALL -
CHEERLEADING - MANAGER
CROSS COUNTRY – WRESTLING – SOFTBALL (circle
all sports that apply) for the 2008-2009 school year.
_______________________________ _______________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
_______________________(student athlete) has read the
training rules, regulations, and warnings and agrees to abide by the rules and regulations
as established.
______________________________ _______________
Signature of Student Athlete Date
VII. Drummond Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy
Please read this document carefully
before signing.
General
Information
Filtered Internet access is now
available to students and staff in Drummond Public Schools as a service of
Blackfoot.net. Our goal in providing
this service is to promote educational excellence in schools by facilitating
resource sharing, innovation, and communication.
The signature(s) at the end of this
document is (are) legally binding and indicates the party(s) who signed has
(have) read the Terms and Conditions of this agreement carefully and understand
their significance. Drummond Public
Schools may modify the acceptable use agreement as the need arises and will
notify the user of any modifications or amendments to the agreement.
INFORMATION CONTENT AND USES OF THE
SYSTEM
The use of Drummond Public Schools’ Internet account
must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational
objectives of Drummond Public Schools.
The use of IM’s (instant messaging,
“chat”) is not allowed on the computers of Drummond Public Schools. Publishing over the System any information which
violates or infringes upon the rights of any other person or any information
which would be abusive, profane, or sexually offensive to an average person, or
contains any advertising or any solicitation of other users to use goods or
services is prohibited. This user agrees
not to use the facilities and capabilities of the system to conduct any
business or activity or solicit the performance of any activity that is prohibited
by federal, state, or local law. Use for
political lobbying is also prohibited.
Although we have Internet filtering,
the Internet provides access to other computer systems around the world. The
user (and the parent(s) of the users) specifically understands that the system administrators
and Drummond Public Schools do not have control of the Internet filters or the
content of information residing on these other systems. Users and the parents
of users are advised that some systems may contain controversial or illegal
material.
NETIQUETTE/ONLINE CONDUCT
You are expected to abide by the
generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These include (but are not limited to) the following:
a) Be
polite. Do not get abusive in your messages
to others.
b) Use
appropriate language. Do not swear, use vulgarities
or any other inappropriate language.
c)
Illegal activities are strictly
forbidden.
d)
Do not reveal personal information of
others and be cautious when revealing your own personal information (home address,
phone number, etc)
e)
Do not use the network in such a way
that you would disrupt the use of the network by other users (such as playing
electronic games).
f)
All communications and information
accessible via the network should be assumed to be private property.
g)
Do not submit, publish, or display any
defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, sexually oriented,
threatening, racially offensive, or illegal material; nor encourage the use of
controlled substances.
h)
Do not transmit materials, information
or software in violation of any local, state, or federal law.
PRIVILEGES: The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a
right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of these privileges.
The system administrators, faculty and
staff will deem what is inappropriate use. Also,
the system administrators may restrict computer use at any time, as required. The Administration,
faculty and staff of Drummond Public Schools may request the system
administrator to deny, revoke or suspend specific users. The systems, which comprise Drummond Public
Schools’ network, are for authorized users only. Use of these systems implies consent to monitoring
of activities on these systems.
COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL: Copyrighted material must not be placed on any
system connected to Drummond Public Schools without the author's permission. Only
the owner(s) or persons they specifically authorize may upload copyrighted material.
Users may download copyrighted material for their own use. Any user may also non-commercially
redistribute a copyrighted program only with the expressed permission of the
owner or authorized person. Permission must
be specified in the document, on the system, or must be obtained directly from
the author.
PUBLIC DOMAIN MATERIAL: Any user may upload public domain programs to
the System. Any user may download public
domain programs for their own use or non-commercially redistribute a public
domain program. User assumes all risks regarding
the determination of whether a program is in the public domain. The user is
responsible for inoculating all software for viruses that will be
uploaded/downloaded.
ELECTRONIC MAIL: Electronic mail ("e-mail")
is a private electronic message sent by or to a user in correspondence with
another person having mail access. Before opening any messages on the schools
computers, make sure it is appropriate. DO
NOT OPEN ATTACHMENTS from unknown senders. Be smart, be careful, and we will be able to
enjoy the privilege of having and using e-mail. E-mail should only be used at appropriate
times, not during instructional time.
SECURITY: Security on any computer system is a high priority.
If a user feels that they can identify a
security problem, the user must notify a system administrator. Any user identified as a security risk or having
a history of problems with other computer systems may be denied access.
VANDALISM: Vandalism will result in cancellation of privileges.
Vandalism is defined as any malicious
attempt to harm or destroy data of another user, Internet, or any of the
agencies or other networks that are connected to Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading
or creation of computer viruses.
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Please read, sign
and return to the high school office!
I understand and will abide by the above Terms and Conditions
for Internet. I further understand that
any violation of the regulations above is unethical and may constitute a
criminal offense. Should I commit any
violation, my access privileges will be revoked and school disciplinary and/or
appropriate legal action may be taken.
User’s Full Name (please print): ___________________________________________________
User Signature: _________________________________
Date: __________________________
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PARENT OR GUARDIAN
As the parent or guardian of this student I have read the
Terms and Conditions for Internet access. I understand that this access is designed for
educational purposes and Drummond Public Schools have taken available
precautions to eliminate controversial material. However, I also recognize it is impossible for
Drummond Public Schools to restrict access to all controversial materials and I
will not hold them responsible for materials acquired on the network. I hereby
give permission for my child to have Internet access and certify that the
information contained on this form is correct. Please fill out completely.
Parent or Guardian (please print):___________________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________
Date: _________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________ Work Phone:
___________________________
Thank you for your interest and support of this exciting
resource in Drummond Public Schools.
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Handbook
***As the parent/guardian of this student, I have read and
discussed the Drummond High School Student and Parent Handbook with my child.
Student ___________________________ Parent/Guardian ____________________________
Date _________________________