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2017-2018 STANTON COUNTY JR/SR HIGH STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

BOE approved July 10, 2017

MISSION STATEMENT USD 452 strives for educational excellence for a lifetime of learning.

PHILOSOPHY

The Stanton County High School is founded on the ideal that every individual should have the opportunity to develop his/her talents and abilities to their full potential. The school will assist each student to realize the rights and responsibilities which he/she has inherited and must embrace if the country is to be a free, strong democracy. Without enlightened, moral and able leaders, our country cannot stand free.

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OBJECTIVES OF STANTON COUNTY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL These are our goals:

1. To encourage students to think creatively and act responsibly 2. To foster good physical and mental health 3. To provide each student the opportunity to acquire the fundamental skills and ability to

communicate with others 4. To develop vocational skills 5. To promote moral growth 6. To promote social skills 7. To prepare students for citizenship in a democracy 8. To help students adjust to a rapidly changing world 9. To aid each student in attaining a happier, richer, and fuller life

Stanton County JR/SR High School Office Hours Office hours are from 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Our telephone number is 620-492-6284, please feel free to call with any question you may have. School is in session from 8:10 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, and STAFF

Board of Education Chris Floyd Colleen Kelly Tyce McMillan Brian Peterson Daren Ruth Wade Tucker Sheila Walker

Administration

Kim Novack Superintendent Sonja Gayer JH/HS High Principal Andrea Jones Elementary Principal Deniese Barber Athletic Director Jeri Howard Counselor Trevor Siebert Adm. in Training

Instructional Staff Deniese Barber Physical Education Cory Bixler Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)

David Bowen PE, Sports Classes,Weights, Karen Brock Special Education Tiffany Chenoweth Art Andi Christenson Science & Agriculture

Jeri Howard Counselor Emma Kitch Business & Social Science Deb Kreie Language Arts Deb Lanning Mathematics

Lorena Lott Business Regan Martin JH Math; Sr Consumer Math Trevor Siebert Mathematics Brian Stuckenschmidt Music (Instrumental and Vocal)

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Merl Seger Industrial Technology & Woods Aaron Sperber Government Kelly Sipes Agriculture/Consumer Science

Shane Traughber Language Arts

Support Staff Darci Batterton Administrative Assistant Tina Parks District Data Coordinator Maria Esther Pantoja Cook Sandra Wissar Cook Maria DeGarcia Custodian Patricia Hernandez Custodian Dara Floyd Full-time Substitute Teacher Carli Holliday Full-time Substitute Teacher Rachelle Siebert Full-time Substitute Teacher Brooke Hessman, Jamie McMillan Nurse Suszette Gerber Paraprofessional Linda Martinez Paraprofessional Becky Younger Paraprofessional Jamee Jacks Paraprofessional Azuree Jones At-Risk Coordinator Johnnie Holliday ESL Coordinator

Rule Ten Coaches Carli Holliday Volleyball

Shane Traughber Boys Basketball Seth Holliday Assistant Boys Basketball Mike Horton Cross Country

Merwyn Snowbarger Assistant Cross Country, Track Rachelle Catlett Track Gary Kendrick Softball (Girls) Dakota Loader Softball (Girls)

District Directors Betty Pierce Director of Food Service

Homar Licon Director of Grounds Josh Allen Asst. Director of Maintenance Josh Tucker Director of Maintenance Donnie Morgan Director of Technology

District Staff Norma Pantoja Accounts Payable Clerk

Jamie Werkowitch Board Clerk

DAILY SCHEDULE

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CLASSES LUNCHES

1ST HOUR 8:10- 9:00 (5 MIN) JR. HIGH 11:45- 12:16 (25 MIN)

2ND HOUR 9:05- 9:55 (5 MIN) SR. HIGH 12:16- 12:45 (25 MIN)

3RD HOUR 10:00- 10:50 (5 MIN)

4TH HOUR 10:585- 11:45 (5 MIN) ADVISOR- BASE

5TH HOUR 12:50- 1:40 (5MIN) SR. HIGH 11:45-12:16

6TH HOUR 1:45- 2:35 (5 MIN) JR. HIGH 12:16-12:45

7TH HOUR 2:35- 3:30

College Visitation Juniors and seniors will be allowed two days per year to visit campuses of their choice. These visits will be pre-arranged with the college and the high school in order for them to be excused absences from high school. The college visit form must be completed when the student returns from the visit and turned into the high school for administrative approval. The form can be picked up in the counselor’s office.

Graduation Requirements For the graduating class of 2017, USD 452 requires students to complete 24.5 credits to graduate. For the graduating class of 2018 and beyond, USD 452 will require students to complete 26 credits to graduate. The following requirements must be met:

• 4 Credits of English • 3 Credits of Math

o Algebra 1 and above • 3 Credits of Social Science

o World History o American History o Government

• 3 Credits of Science o Biology o Physical Science o 1 credit of other Science

• 1 Credit of Fine Arts o Art, Choir, Band, Graphic Design, Yearbook or Cabinet Making

• 1 Credit of Computers o Digital Media Technology

• 1 Credit of PE/Health o 9th grade PE/Health

• 1 Credit in the following three areas: o Extra Math o Extra Science o Foreign Language

• 7.5 Credits of Electives (2017 graduates) OR • 9 Credits of Electives (2018 and beyond graduates)

Students must complete 9th grade PE before enrolling in Lifetime Sports and Fitness and Conditioning. Courses should be taken in sequential order. Failed courses must be made up at the student’s expense or another year of school may be necessary.

Qualified Admissions, Kansas Residents

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Five of the six state universities in Kansas, including Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, and Wichita State University, use the standards below to review applicants for undergraduate admission. Standards are set by the Kansas Board of Regents.

• 4 Units of English • Math- Must complete either:

o Option A - 3 Units of Math Algebra 1 and Above ACT Math of 22

OR o Option B - 4 Units of Math

Algebra 1 and Above One of which must be taken in the graduating year

• 3 Units of Social Science • 3 Units of Natural Science

o One of which must be a full credit of Chemistry or Physics • 3 Electives • 2.0 GPA • Meet one of the following requirements

o ACT score of at least 21; OR o SAT score of 980; OR o Graduate in the top 1/3rd of your class

Kansas Scholars Curriculum & State Scholar Completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum is one of the requirements Kansas residents must meet in order to receive State Scholar designation. This occurs during the senior year of high school. Students must have taken the ACT between April of the sophomore year and December of the senior year. Students must be a Kansas resident. Students must complete the following curriculum:

• 4 Years of English • 4 Years of Math

o Algebra 1 o Algebra 2 o Geometry o 1 unit of Adv Math

• 3 years of Science o Biology o Chemistry o Physics

• 3 years of Social Studies o American History o American Government o Social Studies Elective

• 2 years of Foreign Language o 2 years of one language

*The academic profile of recent scholars include an average ACT of 30 and an average GPA of 3.91. The Kansas State Scholarship is based on financial need.

Graduation Semi-formal apparel must be worn under the gowns. NO flip-flops will be allowed. Pomp and Circumstances will be music of choice for Processional and Recessional.

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If a senior has NOT completed the graduation requirements needed by the end of the fourth nine weeks, he/she will not be permitted to take part in the high school graduation ceremony. Students will be allowed to finish requirements for graduation on a part or full time basis the next year and will receive their diploma when they have completed graduation requirements. They will not take part in graduation exercises following the completion of their requirements.

Valedictorian/Salutatorian

To be eligible for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian awards, a senior must attend Stanton County High School a minimum of one year, which shall include his/her senior year. The grade point average will be computed at the conclusion of the eighth semester and will be based on a 4.0 scale. Beginning with the class of 2019, students will be eligible based on grade point average and the completion of the Kansas Scholars Curriculum.

Withdrawing or Transferring Schools A student desiring to withdraw or transfer from Stanton County Jr/Sr High School must present the school with the appropriate paper work signed by their parent/guardian or the parent may contact the office directly. Any charges, fines, fees or returns (lunchroom, library, and textbooks) must be paid at the time the student leaves from school.

STUDENT POLICIES Academic Success

A successful Kansas High School Graduate has the Academic preparation Cognition preparation

Technical skills Employability skills and

Civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized

certification or in a workforce, without the need for remediation. Steps taken at Stanton County Junior/Senior High School to realize this success include:

• Individual Plans of Study will help students obtain a suitable vision of their path toward college and career readiness.

• Students will have an opportunity to review their grades with their Advisor Base teacher.

Attendance

Our attendance policy is not intended to penalize students who have an occasional illness or miss infrequently for approved reasons. It does, however, emphasize that students are accountable for their attendance.

Attendance Procedure When a student is absent, parents are to call the school (620-492-6284) between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to report the absence. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each

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period of the day. Parents who do not contact the school by phone need to send a written excuse with the student upon student’s return to school. Documentation of medical or legal appointments should be presented as the absences occur. Any student’s absence not excused by a phone call from the custodial parent or guardian on the day of the absence or by a note written by the custodial parent or guardian on the day the student returns to school, will render the absence classification as unexcused until the parent has made contact.

Dismissal and Departure Please help with a smooth dismissal process by waiting in your car or outside the front doors of the school building for your student when school has ended. We will dismiss students in an orderly manner to ensure their safety. With your cooperation, we will limit the congestion that occurs during the dismissal process. Any student not going home in the usual manner must have a note from their legal parent/guardian. The note should be given to their teacher or office. Without a note, the student will not be permitted to walk, ride, or leave with another person other than the legal parent/guardian.

Excused/Unexcused Absences The principal or his designated representative shall be responsible for determining if an absence is excused or unexcused. It is important for all students and parents to know that an absence that is excused at home does not mean it will be excused at school. The following criteria will be considered in making this determination: • Excused Absences Personal illness, death in the family, medical or legal appointments, pre-arranged absence

requested by parent and approved by the administration, severe weather conditions, college/career visits

• Unexcused Absences Unexcused absences are those not covered in the excused category. Students who are considered unexcused to a class will receive one/half hour of detention, their parents called and further disciplinary measures may be determined.

Excessive Absences Parents will be notified by letter when their student has missed five (5) days during a semester. Any student, who is excessively absent as defined in this policy, will have all subsequent absences deemed unexcused. Consequences for unexcused absences are enforced by the state statutes on truancy.

Late Arrivals/Tardiness Students who arrive at school after the tardy bell must report to the office for a pass to class. A list of students tardy to class will be kept in the office each day. The teacher or principal in charge of running the detention program will escort all the tardy students to the detention room before the dismissal bell rings at the end of each school day so that the detentions may be served in a timely manner.

Leaving Campus Trips with parents, appointments, etc: Students cannot leave campus during school hours without receiving permission of the custodial parent and an administrator. When a student must leave

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campus for a Dr’s appointment, parents may come in to sign the student out, send a note, or call the office. When permission is granted the student must sign out at the office. (Please see the section “Breakfast Lunch Program” (p.13) for the policy regarding students leaving campus for lunch.

Makeup Policy Students will be allowed to make up missed assignments if the absence is excused. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements to complete assignments with teachers. Students who miss school due to vacations or family business known in advance, should get their assignments prior to the absence. The students will be granted a minimum of two school days for each day missed to complete their assignment. However, it may be impossible to earn daily participation grades during an absence. Class work missed due to suspension will be allowed to be made up for credit.

Truancy Under the Kansas Compulsory Attendance Statutes (KSA 72-1113), regular school attendance is required of all students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools. A student is considered to be truant if (1) he/she is under 16 years of age and is not enrolled in a public or private school or (2) he/she is inexcusably absent for three consecutive days, five school days in a semester, or seven school days in a school year whichever occurs first.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

The Board of Education has established certain discipline policies affecting students to which reference should be made for complete detail.

BULLYING/HARASSMENT POLICY (JDDC) USD 452 ANTI-BULLYING PLAN

Bullying/Harassment

Stanton County Schools USD 452 is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Bullying, harassment, intimidation, menacing by students, staff or third parties is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated in the district. Students who feel they are being bullied/harassed should report the incident(s) to their counselor and/or the administration. Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion. Staff whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal. Third parties whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate sanctions as determined and imposed by the superintendent or board. Individuals may also be referred to law enforcement officials. The Stanton County Schools USD 452 Board of Education Anti-Bullying Policy prohibits acts of bullying. (Approved March 14, 2016) Demonstration of appropriate behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate bullying behavior is expected of administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers to provide positive examples for student behavior.

DEFINITION Bullying Behaviors are:

• Intentional, and largely unprovoked, efforts to harm another • Repeated negative words or actions by one or more against another • Imbalance of physical or psychological power • Negative action can be physical or verbal, and direct or indirect in nature including

electronically transmitted acts – i.e. internet, cell phone, personal digital device (PDD), or wireless hand held device.

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EXPECTATIONS The USD 452 Board of Education believes that standards for student behavior must be set cooperatively through interaction among the students, parents and guardians, staff, and community members of the school district, producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline. The development of this atmosphere requires respect for self and others, as well as for district and community property on the part of students, staff, and community members.

CONSEQUENCES Consequences for a student who commits an act of bullying shall be unique to the individual incident and will vary in method and severity according to the nature of the behavior, the developmental age of the student, and the student’s history of problem behaviors and performance, and must be consistent with the Board of Education’s approved code of student conduct. Consequences may include, but are not limited to: detention, suspension, or expulsion. Remedial measures shall be designed to: correct the problem behavior, prevent another occurrence of the behavior, and protect the victim of the act. Effective discipline should employ a school-wide approach.

COMPLAINT PROCESS The USD 452 Board of Education requires the principal and/or designee at each school to be responsible for receiving complaints alleging bullying behaviors. All school employees are required to report alleged bullying behaviors to the principal and/or designee. All other members of the school community, including students, parents, volunteers, and visitors, are encouraged to report any act that may be deemed a bullying behavior. The USD 452 Board of Education requires the principal and/or designee to be responsible for determining whether an alleged act constitutes bullying behavior. In so doing, the principal and/or designee shall conduct a prompt, thorough, and complete investigation of each alleged incident. When appropriate, these offenses will be reported to law enforcement officials using the district approved form.

Complaint Form Sign Your First and Last Name: ________________________________ Today’s Date and Time of Report: _____________________________________ Explain the incident or problem in detail and include others involved: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your solutions that involve you: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANNUAL REVIEW The school administrators shall develop an annual process for sharing information pertaining to bullying behaviors with students, staff and community. The school district shall incorporate information into each school employee training program and handbook.

TRAINING Staff and student training will be implemented in each building annually. Information regarding this plan will be made available to the community.

Dress Code Student appearance should be neat and clean using common sense and decency as the guide. Students are to be fully clothed and wear shoes at all times. The school administration and teachers strongly encourage all students to dress in a fashion that reflects good grooming habits appropriate for a school day, and with consideration of the weather.

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The following guidelines have been created to encourage a positive and safe learning environment and will assist parents.

Clothing: May not have any pictures, symbols, or words that represent alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, inappropriate language, messages, references, slurs or profanity. Articles of clothing should not be excessively soiled, torn or ragged. No Showing of Undergarments and Revealing: May not wear: tank tops, sleeveless tops, tops with sleeves cut off. low cut tops, mesh shirts without a t-shirt underneath, mini-skirts, dresses or shorts that are higher than mid-thigh, no undergarments should be visible. Boxer shorts, biker shorts or not to be worn. Spandex/leggings will have covering over them to mid-thigh. (This includes during PE classes.) Holes in jeans must be covered above mid-thigh. Hats, Caps & Sunglasses: May not be worn inside the school at any time during the school day or during an indoor school activity. CONSEQUENCES: (Arguments initiated regarding hat, cap &/or sunglasses confiscation will automatically advance the offense to the next level.)

FIRST OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the item and the student may pick it up in the office at the end of the day. The parent/guardian will be contacted. SECOND OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the item and the parent must pick it up in

the office at the end of the day or anytime thereafter. The parent/guardian will be contacted.

THIRD OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the item, deliver it to the principal’s office and the school administration will keep the item for two days. The parent/guardian will be contacted. At the end of the two days, the parent/guardian must pick up the item. The student will serve a 60- minute detention in the principal’s office on the day of the third offense. ADDITIONAL OFFENSES will be dealt with accordingly.

Interscholastic Activities, Extracurricular and Public Performances: Students who participate in interscholastic activities or extracurricular activities and public performances will be expected to follow the personal appearance code approved by the directors or coaches of those activities and school administration. Additional: Other apparel which the administration determines to be unacceptable in light of community standards.

Policy Statement • Students shall respect constituted authority. This shall include conformity to school rules and

regulations and those provisions of law which apply to the conduct of juveniles or minors. • Student conduct shall reflect consideration for the rights and privileges of others and

demonstrate cooperation with all members of the school community. • High personal standards of courtesy, dress, decency, morality, clean language, honesty,

integrity, and wholesome relationships with others shall be maintained. Respect for real and personal property, pride in one’s work, and achievement within one’s ability shall be expected of all students.

• Every student who gives evidence of a sincere desire to remain in school, to be diligent in studies, and to profit by the educational experiences provided will be given every opportunity to do so and will be assisted in every way possible to achieve scholastic success.

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The following examples of undesirable conduct may lead to disciplinary action and could cause a student to be assigned detention, suspended or expelled. A. Student Behavior: (Relationship to other students) (Kansas School Safety Security Act)

• Fighting on or near the school grounds. • Fighting at school activities, both home and away. • Hazing of other students. • Intimidation or threats to another student.

B. Student Behavior: (Relationship to teachers and employees) • Failure to comply with a reasonable request (willful disobedience). • Open defiance of a teacher or school employee. • Intimidation or threats to a teacher or school employee.

C. Student Behavior: (Relationship to school and society) • Cheating / plagiarism. • Destruction, defacing, or vandalism of school buildings or property. • Unruly behavior in class, in the buildings or on school grounds. • Dress code violations. • Theft of school property. • Theft of property belonging to other students. • Theft of property belonging to teachers or school employees. • Possession of stolen property. • Use of obscene or foul language -- spoken or written. • The printing, distribution or possession of obscene or pornographic literature, drawings,

paper, etc. D. Student Behavior: (Attendance)

• Excessive absences, unexcused absences, or tardies as outlined in the attendance policy. • Leaving the school grounds during school hours without signing out in the office.

E. Student Behavior: (Use/possession of tobacco products) • Students are prohibited from carrying and/or using tobacco products on school grounds, or in

school buildings. • Students should remember that tobacco includes Skoal and/or other chewing substances of a

like nature. F. Student Behavior: (Use/possession of alcohol, drugs/drug paraphernalia)

• Possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages on school property or at school activities both at home and away.

• Possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs/controlled substances or drug related paraphernalia on school property or at school activities both at home and away. This policy shall include substances being used as, or represented as, an illegal drug/controlled substance.

• Possession (unless authorized by the school nurse or board policies on Student Self-Administration of Medications), or distribution of prescription or over-the-counter drugs (non-Rx) on school district property, in a school vehicle, or at any school-sponsored activity or

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event. • Coming to school having consumed alcohol, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Possession of electronic cigarette, no matter if a nicotine substance is being inhaled or not. (JCDAA Policy)

IF AT ANY TIME A STUDENT IS FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTING, SELLING, OR GIVING AWAY ANY TYPE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DEFINED BY LAW AS BEING A DRUG, HE/SHE WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY. IN ADDITION, AN EXPULSION RECOMMENDATION WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE USD 452 HEARING COMMITTEE. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT ON ALL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY AND AT ANY DISTRICT SPONSORED ACTIVITIES. POLICE WILL ALSO BE NOTIFIED.

G. Student Behavior: (Use/possession of weapons, look-alike weapons) • Students shall not knowingly possess, handle, or transport any object that can be considered

a weapon on the school grounds or off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event without advance written notice to and permission from the building principal.

• This policy shall include any weapon, any item being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any facsimile (look-alike) of a weapon.

POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR OTHER WEAPON OR FACSIMILE OF A WEAPON SHALL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM SCHOOL FOR A PERIOD OF ONE CALENDAR YEAR (176 SCHOOL DAYS), EXCEPT THE SUPERINTENDENT MAY RECOMMEND THIS EXPULSION REQUIREMENT BE MODIFIED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.

STUDENT CONSEQUENCES Detention by the Teacher

Detentions are required time obligations assigned by teachers and will be served with the teacher. If the student fails to serve as assigned, parents will be contacted by the teacher and the detention will be doubled. Failure to serve teacher detention will result in an office referral.

Office Detention by the Principal Students will be referred to the office when the teacher has expended all avenues of teacher-student discipline. Office detentions are assigned in one-half hour increments after school from 3:30pm-4:00pm. Failure to serve the detention will result in increased detention time, or suspension.

Suspension and Expulsion The USD 452 BOE has policies for suspending by short term suspension (not to exceed 10 days) or long term suspension/expulsion (more than 10 days). Suspension may be imposed for: • Willful violation of public regulations or policies for student conduct adopted or approved by the

BOE; • Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes, or interferes with the operation of the school; • Conduct which results in conviction of the student for a criminal offense; • Conduct which constitutes disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, school security

officer, or other school authority, when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to

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result in disorder, disruption or interference with operation of the public school or constitute substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others.

The policies provide for procedural due process and for hearings.

STUDENT GENERAL INFORMATION

Advisor Base The purpose of Advisor-Base is to serve as a remediation, extension and enrichment for the educational programs of Stanton County Jr./Sr. High School. It will primarily be used for Individual Plans of Study (IPS). Teachers assume the role of a mentor for the students as they build the Individual Plans of Study (IPS). Teachers and students should view Advisor-Base as an opportunity to further enhance classroom instructions as well as, build a relationship between the students and teachers in the school. The focus of Advisor-Base is for students to be successful in completing all coursework in their chosen fields of study. (continued on next page)

PLC SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1st wk @ mo.

MS Interest Based Stuco Math NHS SS/CTE

2nd wk @ mo.

MS Interest Based FBLA English/PE FFA Science/CTE

3rd wk. @ mo.

MS Interest Based Stuco Math Art Club SS/CTE

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4th wk. @ mo.

MS Interest Based Spanish English/PE Forensics Science/CTE

HS Lunch-Gayer

HS Lunch-Gayer HS Lunch-Gayer

HS Lunch-Gayer HS Lunch-Gayer

HS Advisory HS Advisory

HS Advisory-Open Lunch-PLC HS Advisory

HS Advisory-Open Lunch-Library All students with D's or F's or need to work

Chenoweth Chenoweth

Chenoweth (Cover for Kreie 2nd & 4th) Chenoweth Kreie

Lott Lott Lott(cover Canny 2nd & 4th) Lott Bixler

Canny Canny Canny Canny Siebert

Kreie Kreie Kreie Kreie

Sperber (Depending week)

Sipes Sipes

Sipes (Cover Barber 2nd & 4th) Sipes

Bixler Bixler

Bixler (cover for Siebert 1st & 3rd) Bixler

Gym Time = All students in good standing

Siebert Siebert Siebert Siebert Bowen

Barber Barber Barber Barber Canny

Sperber Sperber

Sperber (Cover for Bowen 2nd & 4th) Sperber

Bowen Bowen Bowen Bowen

Seger Seger Seger Seger

Lunch-Gayer Lunch-Gayer Lunch-Gayer Lunch-Gayer Lunch-Gayer

JH Advisory JH Advisory JH Advisory-Library JH Advisory JH Advisory

Lanning Lanning Lanning/Traughber Lanning

Lanning (cover Kitch 1st & 3rd)

Kitch Kitch Kitch Kitch Kitch

Christenson Christenson

Christenson Christenson

Traughber Traughber

Traughber

Traughber (cover Chistenson 2nd & 4th)

Stuckenschmidt Stuckenschmidt

Stuckenschmidt Stuckenschmidt

Gym=All students in good standing only

Christenson/Stuckenschmidt

Breakfast/Lunch Program A breakfast and hot lunch program is available for all students. These meals are served in the school cafeteria. A student may bring a lunch from home, but he/she will be expected to eat in the cafeteria. Students are expected to learn and display proper etiquette and table manners. If a student is unwilling to sit at the table and behave in an appropriate manner, the student may be moved to another location to eat.

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The school food program is designed to provide a balanced diet and proper nutrition, opportunities for socialization and relaxation.

• The cafeteria is a designated place to eat. Please help make it a pleasant place by following simple rules of courtesy and showing respect for the rights of others.

• Each student is responsible for cleaning their area and floor around the table at which he/she eats.

• Students are not permitted in the cafeteria during periods other than their assigned lunch period.

• Only clear water bottles containing water only is permitted in the school. • If a student leaves for lunch other than during the “Open Lunch” schedule for Juniors and

Seniors, the student’s parent must come into the office to sign the student out and back in upon returning.

• Juniors and Seniors may leave the campus for lunch each Wednesday and Friday from 11:45-12:16, if the student is in good standing (No pending office referrals and not on the ineligibility list.)

Free and reduced price breakfasts and lunches are provided for students who qualify under district, state and federal guidelines governing the program. Registration forms may be picked up in the main office. Seconds are available for full price only (no discounted rates). Outside breakfasts and lunches must follow the Federal Program Guidelines (no pop or candy bars are allowed in the lunchroom at any time.) Students are to remain in the lunch room during the full lunch period.

Bus Rules

• The driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus. Pupils must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully.

• The driver may assign seats. • Be courteous. • No profanity or obscene language/gestures. • Violence is prohibited. • Pupils shall not get on or off the bus or move about while the bus is in motion. • Keep your hands and head inside the bus. • Pupils must not throw trash on the floor of the bus. • Any damage to bus is to be reported at once to the driver. • For your own safety, do not distract the driver through misbehavior. • Do not eat or drink on the regular school bus routes • Smoking and chewing tobacco inside the bus or on school property is prohibited. • Sit back and enjoy the ride. Let us get you to the activity or home safely!

Class Schedule/Class Changes All students are required to enroll in a minimum of seven classes. Schedule changes may be made during the first three (3) days of the class. Some classes will have class size limits in effect which in many cases may affect class schedules.

Deliveries Flowers, balloons, bouquets, food, gifts, etc. for a student are to be delivered to the office. To limit distractions, the student will be notified and will be able to pick up the delivery at the end of the school day.

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Electronic Devices/Cell Phones Smart watches will be confiscated if used inappropriately. Cell phones are allowed before school, during passing periods, at noon, and after school. Phones are to be turned off and not on the student’s person during class/advisor base. NO HEADPHONES/EARBUDS are to be worn and/or used unless permission is given by the teacher and will be used for educational purposes only. Offenses for using a cell phone/electronic device during class and/or an activity in the auditorium/gym are as follows: (Arguments initiated regarding phone confiscation will automatically advance the offense to the next level.) FIRST OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the phone/electronic device and deliver it to the office at which time the parent/guardian will be contacted. The student may pick it up at the office at the end of the day. SECOND OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the phone/electronic device and deliver it to the office at which time the parent/guardian will be contacted. The parent/guardian must pick up the phone/electronic device at the end of the day or anytime thereafter. THIRD OFFENSE: The adult will confiscate the phone/electronic device and deliver it to the office at which time the parent/guardian will be contacted.. The school administration will keep the phone/electronic device for two days unless the parent/guardian chooses to pick the phone/electronic device up sooner. At the end of the two days or as agreed upon between the parents/guardian and principal, the parent/guardian must pick up the phone. The student will serve one 60- minute detention in the principal’s office on the day of the third offense. ADDITIONAL OFFENSES will be dealt with accordingly. Video Recording- New BOE approved policy in June 2016 includes: Individuals are prohibited from recording students, employees, and/or board members surreptitiously or through the use of concealed audio and/or visual recording devices. This prohibition is in effect at school, on or in district property, and at meetings and conferences held for educational or disciplinary purposes. Individuals wishing to record students, employees, or board members at school, on or in district property, or at meetings and conferences as previously described shall first notify the superintendent or building principal in advance. If such recording is not prohibited by law or policy, the administrator may allow the recording and may make arrangements to record on behalf of the district. (See BOE Policy KGB)

Computer/E-Mail/Internet Policy

All use of the internet at school must be for educational purposes. The following uses are prohibited:

• Assessing obscene material • Transmitting offensive or objectionable materials to others • Facilitating illegal activity • Commercial or for profit purposes • Extensive non-school communications • Product advertisement or political lobbying • Development of programs that harass other users or infiltrate other computer or computer

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• Development of programs that damage the software components of any computer or computing systems

• Hate mail or chat lines • Transmitting hate mail harassment, discriminatory remarks and other anti-social behaviors

Users will not intentionally seek data belonging to other users. Users should not obtain copies of or modify other user’s files. Disrupting the use of the internet by others is not allowed. Hardware and software should not be destroyed, modified, or abused. Subscriptions must be pre-approved by the technology department and building principal. Computer systems are for education and professional use only. All information created by students shall be considered district property and shall be subject to unannounced monitoring by the administration. The district retains the rights to discipline any students, up to, and including expulsion for violations of this policy.

Emergency Procedures Fire Drills: Kansas state law requires schools to conduct fire drills monthly while school is in session. To ensure the safety of all persons, everyone, including students, teachers, custodians, secretaries, and visitors, is expected to leave the building at the nearest exit. Once outside, move away from the building at least fifty feet.

Tornado Drills: Kansas state law requires schools to conduct three tornado drills per year while school is in session. To ensure the safety of all persons, everyone, including students, teachers, custodians, secretaries, and visitors, is expected to move the girls’ locker room shelter under the home stands in the gym.

Fees Fees are assessed for students during enrollment and payment is expected at that time. Students moving during the school year will be given a refund prorated on the amount of time enrolled.

Grading Scale (Scale is based on Percentages Received)

100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59- 0 F

Grade Bank: Assignments will be graded in a timely manner and will be posted on Go.edustar. Grades will be “banked” every three weeks meaning that students must get assignments completed and handed in within each 3-week period. The 3-week grade/banking periods can be found on the school calendar. After grades are “banked”, students will not be allowed to make up missed assignments

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or make corrections on assignments. This policy is in place so that students will stay current on classroom assignments and will master the material during the time span needed to learn the content for future assignments and tests. In order for students and parents to understand if assignments have been handed in, teachers will use the following codes on Go.edustar, Parents are encouraged to monitor their student’s grades. (If log-in information for Go.edustar is needed, please contact the high school office.)

0ab = (zero grade, absent) Student can make up missed assignments within a specific time period as stated in the handbook.

0nhi = (zero grade, not handed in)

Student can hand in the assignment as long as it is within the 3-week grading period

0hi = (zero grade, handed in but not yet graded) This will be used in order to let parents know that the student has handed in the assignment.

Omit = assignment is omitted for a student

Used in rare occasions (example, long-term illness)

Final grades for Seniors will be due on their last day of school.

Injury/Illness Students who become ill or are injured during the school day must report to the school office. The secretary may authorize them to go home, after contacting the parent. It is important for all students and parents to know that an absence that is excused at home does not mean it will be excused at school.

Immunizations The Kansas Legislature requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Parents will be informed, by the close of the previous school year, of the immunizations needing to be updated so that they may be obtained over the summer break. Documentation of the immunization is due at the time of enrollment in August. New students to the district will be given thirty (30) days to bring immunizations up to date.

Incentives Students will be rewarded at the end of each nine-weeks with a party for each category:

• Not being on the ineligible list • No discipline referrals to the office • No Tardy Party – All students who have not received a tardy for the nine-weeks.

Insurance The responsibility for insurance for all students shall be the obligation of the parent or guardian. The school district will make available school-time and full-time insurance to all students who desire the coverage. This plan pays in addition to other family insurance but has certain limitations and exclusions. Further information and applications may be picked up in the office during enrollment at the beginning of the school year.

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Law Enforcement A cooperative effort will be maintained between the school administration and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement officials may be summoned in order to conduct an investigation of alleged criminal conduct on the school premises or during school-sponsored events and activities.

Lockers All lockers are the property of the school district, and the district allows students the use of the lockers. Students have assigned lockers. The school will not be responsible for items lost or stolen from lockers. School administrators may search a locker without notice to the student. Locks are available upon request for the locker room storage compartments.

Lost and Found All lost articles are to be reported to the office and found articles should be taken to the office where they may be claimed by the owner. Articles not claimed at the end of each school year are donated to a charitable organization.

Medication Office staff may provide students with over-the-counter medications which are listed on the student medication information sheet. Physician-prescribed medication may be taken in the school office with a physician’s order. Students must check in all medications with the secretary. Medications will be kept in a locked container and administered as needed. Students are not allowed to be in possession of any medication. Parents will be notified when Ibuprofen/Tylenol is given to a student. (This practice will be followed so that parents will know when another dose of the medicine may be given.)

Posters and Signs All posters and signs displayed must be approved by a faculty sponsor and the administration before being displayed. If the poster is not sponsored by a school club or other school group, it must have the approval of an administrator. Signs need to be removed after they have served their purpose.

School Closing School closings will be announced to students and their parents by telephone through the district’s Notify Me electronic system. Television stations will also be notified and the message posted on the district web site.

Searches In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of students under school jurisdiction, building principals are authorized to search students, lockers and vehicles (while on school property or at any school activity regardless of location) when a “reasonable suspicion” of improper activity exists or randomly, as part of a general inspection. Such searches may be made without notice to the student.

Stolen Property Any student who has property stolen should report the loss immediately to the office. Students found guilty of theft will be disciplined and law enforcement may be involved. Students are strongly

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encouraged to use locks at all times.

Student Aide Senior students may serve as a student-aide one period per semester. One-half credit will be awarded per semester upon successful completion of the assigned requirements. A “P” for pass or an “F” for fail will be recorded on the student grade card.

Student Parking Lot Traffic regulations of the city of Johnson are enforced on the property. Driving and parking on school grounds will be in accordance with these codes. Students reported to be driving recklessly by school employees on school property will be reported to the Sheriff’s Department along with receiving school disciplinary measures. All students are to park in the south parking lot. Students are to park in such a way as not to take up more than one parking space. Parking in any marked fire lane is prohibited. Students are not to be in the parking lot during school hours. If it is necessary to go to your car during the school day, permission must be secured from the office.

Visitors To Our School Persons wishing to visit the school during school hours should come to the office to receive permission. All visitors must conform to school standards of dress, conduct, etc. Students may not bring visitors to attend classes without administrative permission. A Visitor’s Badge will be worn while in the school for safety measures.

High School Student Activities and Athletics Activities and Clubs

Art Club Tiffany Chenoweth Cheerleading Ashley Leyva Class Sponsor- Freshman ___________ Class Sponsor- Sophomore Deb Lanning & Class Sponsor- Junior Rachelle Siebert & Carli Holliday Class Sponsor- Senior Jeri Howard & Sonja Gayer Dance Team Brittany Honea Forensics Emma Kitch Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Michelle Canny FFA Kelly Sipes & Andi Christenson Music- Instrumental Brian Stuckenschmidt Music- Vocal Brian Stuckenschmidt National Honor Society (NHS) Kelly Sipes & Tiffany Chenoweth Scholar’s Bowl (Junior High) Deb Lanning Scholar’s Bowl (High School) Andi Christenson Spanish Club Michelle Canny Student Council Deb Kreie

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Junior High School Student Activities and Athletics Activities and Clubs

Student Council Andi Christenson Cheerleading Jamie Werkowitz KAY Club Azuree Jones

Activity/Athletic Participation Students must be in attendance by 8:30 a.m. on the day of an extracurricular game or activity in order to participate in that activity. A doctor’s note is excused. The administration may waive this requirement if special circumstances are involved.

Activity Money Any activity which involves the expenditure of district funds shall be subject to prior approval by the activity sponsor and the building principal. All money collected by students for an activity or organization shall be turned into the activity sponsor or the office accounting secretary. Fees or admissions for special student activities not included in the general student fee structure, such as dances or plays, may be established by a cooperative effort between students in the organization, sponsors, and administration. Students (and parents) are forbidden from charging any type of purchase to the school district. Requests for all fund raising projects must be in writing and approved by the principal before beginning a fundraising project.

Athletics Stanton County Junior/Senior High School is a member in good standing with the KSHSAA and Hi- Plains League. Interscholastic activities include: Band, Forensics, Scholars Bowl, and Vocal Music. Interscholastic Varsity Athletic competitions include: Cross Country, Football, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Softball.

KANSAS STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (KSHSAA) SPORTSMANSHIP/CITIZENSHIP RULE 52

The effective American secondary school must support both an academic program and an activities program. We believe that these programs must do more than merely coexist; they must be integrated and support each other in “different” arenas. The concept of “sportsmanship” must be taught, modeled, expected and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities. Therefore, all Kansas State High School Activities Association members stand together in support of the following sportsmanship policy. Activities are an important aspect of the total education process in the American schools. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, to understand and to value the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP and teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and school staff to teach and model SPORTSMANSHIP, to build school pride, and to increase student/community involvement; this ultimately translates into improved academic performance. Activities are also an opportunity for the community to demonstrate its support for the participants and the school, and to model the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP for our youth as respected representatives of society. Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action!

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RULE 52 SECTION 1 - GENERAL REGULATIONS (APPLY TO GRADES 7-12) Art. 1: SPORTSMANSHIP is a general way of thinking and behaving. The following sportsmanship policy items are listed below for clarification: a. Be courteous to all (participants, coaches, officials, staff and fans). b. Know the rules, abide by and respect the official’s decisions. c. Win with character and lose with dignity. d. Display appreciation for good performance regardless of the team. e. Exercise self-control and reflect positively upon yourself, team and school. f. Permit only positive sportsmanlike behavior to reflect on your school or its activities. Art. 2: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE: a. It is encouraged and recommended by the Kansas State High School Activities Association that

local boards of education adopt these regulations and reinforce them as indicated herein. b. The Executive Board of the Kansas State High School Activities Association shall be

responsible for the interpretation of these regulations, including: desirable and unacceptable behavior and shall publish them in the Association’s Citizenship and Sportsmanship Manual.

Athletic Guidelines This policy is in effect from the first day of fall athletic practice each school year until the conclusion of spring sports. Student athletes will be held accountable to the guidelines during and outside of their season of competition. Students may participate in two sports simultaneously such as football and cross country. If competition falls on the same date, the student will have to choose the sport that he/she will compete. A student competing in two sports may drop one sport and still compete in the other. If a conflict arises between athletic event and music competition, the music competition has precedence. This is a Kansas High School Activities Association regulation and will be followed as set. State Level competitions also hold precedence over regular season activities. Members of the cheer and dance squads may also play basketball. Eligibility will be turned in to the office every Friday by 8:00am. Assignments turned in near the cut-off date/time may not be included in the grade book for eligibility grades. Any student who has an “F” is ineligible for the next week’s activities. Any student who has two or more “D” grades in the same course for two consecutive weeks is ineligible for the next week’s activities. Each teacher will contact the parents of every student who is on the ineligibility list from their class, weekly. Eligibility will begin after the first full week of each semester. Eligibility will start over at the beginning of the second semester. Please be aware this includes all extracurricular activities including school-sponsored dances, playing in games, cheering at games, etc. Students will be allowed to attend practice session for activities during the period of the ineligibility. Eligibility will be determined on a weekly basis. Ineligibility status will be from Monday to Sunday. Final grades for Seniors will be due on their last day of school. If at any time a student is found to be using, in possession of, or distributing (selling or giving away), any type of controlled substance (excluding alcohol and tobacco) they will be denied the privilege of participation in the athletic program for the remainder of the school year.

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Students must not use or have possession of alcohol or tobacco products. Any student involved with these substances on school grounds, at a school activity, or while in any way representing Stanton County Schools will be withheld from athletic competition. The student will be placed on probation for all athletic activities for the remainder of the school year. • If a student is involved with these substances away from school grounds or activities and it can

be substantiated by a reliable source, such as the police, a faculty member, or an administrator, he/she will face the same penalties as outlined above.

• Probation means that if any further involvement with alcohol or tobacco products becomes evident, the student will be immediately removed from their athletic activity and denied the privilege of participation in the athletic program for the remainder of the school year.

Students, not in good standing based on administrative decision, may be denied the privilege of participation in the athletic programs for the remainder of the school year.

Dances/Functions All students in good standing at Stanton County Junior/Senior High may attend the dances/functions. The following guidelines are employed to ensure the safety of all students. Students need to have office detentions served, not be on the ineligibility list, and must be in attendance for the full day of school on the day of the dance, unless the student is at an excused appointment. Students will not be re-admitted upon leaving the dance/function. Individuals who do not attend Stanton County High School may attend Homecoming and Prom with a dance permission form turned into the office by noon on the Wednesday prior to the event. Each visiting attendee must be in good standing at his/her respective school. A current Kansas Driver’s License will also be required to show they are not older than 20 years of age. No junior high students are allowed to attend a high school dance. Administration reserves the right to approve music, appropriate style of dance and dress. Violators will be dismissed from the dance. Breathalyzers will be used at the entrance of the dances to ensure students comply with school policies.

Head Coaches Basketball (Boys) Shane Traughber Basketball (Girls) Trevor Siebert Cross Country (Boys and Girls) Mike Horton Football David Bowen Golf (Boys) Trevor Siebert Golf (Girls) Marty Cook Softball Gary Kendrick Track Cory Bixler Volleyball Andrea Jones

Physical Examinations Physical examinations are required of any students who participates in athletic contests between schools. This is for both boys and girls. The school will determine a time for the examinations. Examinations given on the date determined by the school will be paid for by the district. Students

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taking the exams at another time will be required to pay for the exam fees on their own. Students involved in athletics, cheerleading and dance team must submit a properly completed physical form annually to the office before participating in any practice. The physical forms are valid only when signed by the parent and physician. Physical forms may be obtained from the high school office.

School Sponsored Events Stanton County Junior/Senior High students are expected to exhibit proper behavior (school rules/policies) at all school-sponsored activities both on and off campus. Students will not be unsupervised in activities or athletics, on or off campus.

Wednesday Night Expectations Wednesday night is set aside by the community. Unless a major event conflict would arise, no school events or activities will be scheduled for a Wednesday night. All practices and activities should be completed by 6:30 p.m. on any Wednesday night. All Sunday practices MUST be approved well in advance by the building principal and only in extreme circumstances. The Sunday practices MUST be on a voluntary basis by the students and their absence will not result in less playing time in the next athletic contest or activity.

FINAL POLICIES AND HELPFUL INFORMATION Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

All student records shall be treated as confidential and primarily for local school use unless otherwise stipulated. Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of students and eligible students (i.e.; those who are 18 or older) are afforded various rights with regard to educational records, which are kept and maintained by the school. The rights afforded by FERPA may be obtained by contacting the district office.

Important Phone Numbers

Kansas Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-922-5330 Kansas School Safety Hotline 1-877-626-8203 Mid-America Poison Control 1-800-332-6633 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 Stanton County Sheriff Department 620-492-6866

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Stanton County Schools USD 452 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, handicap/disability, or age in its programs or activities. Any questions regarding the District’s compliance with title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, Kim Novack, who can be

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reached at (620)-492-6226. Any incident of discriminatory conduct or behavior in any form shall be promptly reported to the school’s officials. Any student or staff who engages in discriminatory conduct/behavior may be reprimanded and counseled to refrain from such conduct. Any student or staff who continues to engage in discriminatory conduct/behavior shall be disciplined in a manner deemed appropriate by the administration. A student could receive up to and including suspension or expulsion from school. An employee could have his/her employment terminated.

Signature Page

Each Stanton County Jr./Sr. High School student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign this page indicating the handbook has been read. This page will then be removed from the handbook and returned to the school office to be kept on file. _______________________________________ _________________________________ Student’s Signature Date _______________________________________ ___________________________________ Parent/Guardian’(s) Signature Date