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AcknowledgementofHandbookReceiptBysigningthisform,IacknowledgethatIhavereceivedacopyoftheConValRegionalHighSchoolStudentHandbookforthe2017-2018schoolyear.IunderstandthatthishandbookcontainsinformationthatmychildandImayneedduringtheschoolyear.Pleasenote:Becausewearecommittedtostudentsafety,wehaveinstalledsecuritycamerasinpublicplacesontheConValHighSchoolcampussuchastheparkinglot,hallwaysandlobbyareasandschoolbuses.Bysigningthisform,youacknowledgethatyouhavebeeninformedofthesesecuritymeasures.________________________________________________________NameofStudent________________________________________________________ _____________SignatureofStudent Date________________________________________________________ _____________SignatureofParent/Guardian Date_______________________________________________________TASCTeacherPleasecompletethisformandreturnittoyourTASCteacherwithin10days.Thankyou!

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TableofContentsAcknowledgementofHandbookReceipt.....................................................................................1

MessagefromtheSuperintendent..................................................................................................8

AboutConValHighSchool.................................................................................................................9SchoolProfile............................................................................................................................................9OurMission..............................................................................................................................................9BeliefsandCoreValues............................................................................................................................921stCenturyLearningExpectations..........................................................................................................9LearningEnvironment..............................................................................................................................9

ConValHighSchoolProcedures....................................................................................................10AlternativeCreditOptions.........................................................................................................................10

ExtendedDayAcademy..........................................................................................................................10IndependentStudy/ExtendedLearningOpportunities...........................................................................10Internships..............................................................................................................................................10CreditRecovery.......................................................................................................................................10SummerAcademy..................................................................................................................................10VirtualLearningAcademyCharterSchool(VLACS)................................................................................10TransferStudents/Credit........................................................................................................................11

AthleticandCo-CurricularEligibility...........................................................................................................11GradingSystem..........................................................................................................................................11

GradingScale.........................................................................................................................................11WeightedGrades....................................................................................................................................11Re-learningProcedure............................................................................................................................12IncompleteGrades.................................................................................................................................12MiddleSchoolCredit...............................................................................................................................12Finals......................................................................................................................................................12

GraduationRequirements..............................................................................................................13LateArrival/EarlyRelease..........................................................................................................................14LimitedRelease..........................................................................................................................................14SchedulingProcedures...............................................................................................................................14

CourseNumbers/Weighting...................................................................................................................14StudentPlacementProcedure................................................................................................................14CourseSelectionProcess........................................................................................................................14SchedulingChangesandAdd/DropDeadlines.......................................................................................15

StudentCodeofConduct.................................................................................................................16MajorOffenses...........................................................................................................................................16AlcoholandSubstanceAbuse....................................................................................................................18

Seefulldistrictpolicyinthispublication................................................................................................18ReasonableSuspicion.............................................................................................................................18

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Assault........................................................................................................................................................19DetentionofStudents................................................................................................................................20DressCode.................................................................................................................................................20GangActivity..............................................................................................................................................20Hazing.........................................................................................................................................................20InappropriateSexualBehavior...................................................................................................................21OutofSchoolActions.................................................................................................................................21Weapons....................................................................................................................................................21

Seefulldistrictpolicyinthispublication................................................................................................21Firearms.................................................................................................................................................22Knives.....................................................................................................................................................22

TobaccoProductsUseandPossession.......................................................................................................22ModificationorReviewofExpulsions........................................................................................................23AcademicHonesty......................................................................................................................................24

Plagiarism...............................................................................................................................................24Attendance.................................................................................................................................................25

Seefulldistrictpolicyinthispublication................................................................................................25NHStateRSA193:1................................................................................................................................25Expectations...........................................................................................................................................26Excusedabsences...................................................................................................................................26Unexcusedabsences...............................................................................................................................26Procedure...............................................................................................................................................26ExcusedVersusUnexcusedTardinessToSchool.....................................................................................26Dismissals...............................................................................................................................................27HomeworkRequests...............................................................................................................................27MakeupWork.........................................................................................................................................27

SpecialProgramsandSupports....................................................................................................28AdultDiplomaProgram..............................................................................................................................28NewHampshireScholars...........................................................................................................................28ProjectRunningStart/DualEnrollmentCourses........................................................................................28StudentDriving/ParkingPermits................................................................................................................28TeachersinAcademicServiceCenters(TASC)...........................................................................................29

ConValHighSchoolServices..........................................................................................................30FoodServices.............................................................................................................................................30CounselingServices....................................................................................................................................30Section504Plans.......................................................................................................................................30HealthServices...........................................................................................................................................30

Seefulldistrictpolicyinthispublication................................................................................................31Library,IntegrationandTechnologyServices............................................................................................32SpecialEducationServices.........................................................................................................................32

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ConValSchoolDistrictPolicies.....................................................................................................33Non-Discrimination....................................................................................................................................33VideoSurveillanceonSchoolProperty......................................................................................................33ExtendedLearningOpportunities..............................................................................................................34

RolesandResponsibilities.......................................................................................................................34HighSchoolExtendedLearningOpportunities.......................................................................................34ProgramIntegrity...................................................................................................................................35

GradingSystem..........................................................................................................................................35PromotionandRetentionofStudents.......................................................................................................35GraduationRegalia.....................................................................................................................................35AlternativeCreditOptions.........................................................................................................................36

Funding...................................................................................................................................................37StudentReleasePrecautions......................................................................................................................37Attendance,Absenteeism,Truancy...........................................................................................................37

Absences.................................................................................................................................................37FamilyVacations/EducationalOpportunities.........................................................................................38Truancy...................................................................................................................................................38InterventionProcesstoAddressTruancy...............................................................................................38ParentalInvolvementinTruancyIntervention.......................................................................................39DevelopingandCoordinatingStrategiesforTruancyReduction............................................................39ParentalNotificationofTruancyPolicy..................................................................................................39

StudentRightsandResponsibilities...........................................................................................................39StudentDueProcessRights.......................................................................................................................40StudentConduct........................................................................................................................................40StudentConductonSchoolBusses............................................................................................................40DisciplineProcedures.................................................................................................................................40

SuspensionsofTenDaysorLessDuringtheSchoolYear.......................................................................41SuspensionsofMoreThanTenDays......................................................................................................41ManifestationDeterminationDecision..................................................................................................41“SpecialCircumstances”allowingforremovaltoanInterimAlternativeEducationalSetting..............42AttendanceandDiscipline......................................................................................................................42

AlcoholandSubstanceAbuse....................................................................................................................42ViolationsandSanctions........................................................................................................................43OtherProvisions.....................................................................................................................................44PrescriptionDrugs/OtherMedication....................................................................................................44AlcoholPossessionatathleticandotherinterscholasticevents............................................................44EmployeesandOtherPersons................................................................................................................45RequestsforHelp...................................................................................................................................45

DangerousWeaponsonSchoolProperty..................................................................................................45PupilSafetyandViolencePrevention........................................................................................................45

GeneralStatementofPolicyandProhibitionAgainstBullyingandCyberbullying.................................45Definitions..............................................................................................................................................46

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ReportingProcedure...............................................................................................................................47StudentorParentReports......................................................................................................................47NoticetoParents/Guardians..................................................................................................................47WaiverofNotificationRequirement.......................................................................................................47ResponsetoRemediateSubstantiatedIncidentsofBullyingorCyberbullying.......................................48Disciplineand/orInterventions..............................................................................................................48ProhibitionAgainstRetaliationandFalseAccusations..........................................................................48Training..................................................................................................................................................48NoticeofPolicy.......................................................................................................................................49CaptureofAudioandVideoRecordingsonSchoolBuses.......................................................................49ReporttotheDepartmentofEducation.................................................................................................49

StudentSearchesandTheirProperty........................................................................................................49StudentActivitiesandOrganizations.........................................................................................................50

Eligibility.................................................................................................................................................50Participation...........................................................................................................................................50

GrievanceProcedure(Section504)............................................................................................................51AdvancedCourseWork..............................................................................................................................52MedicationPolicy.......................................................................................................................................52BehaviorManagementandIntervention...................................................................................................54FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)......................................................................................55

MiscellaneousInformation............................................................................................................56AcceptableUseProcedure......................................................................................................................56Accidents................................................................................................................................................56Assemblies..............................................................................................................................................56BulletinBoards&Posters.......................................................................................................................56CellPhones.............................................................................................................................................56ChildCustody..........................................................................................................................................56ClassElections........................................................................................................................................56ClosedCampusGuidelines......................................................................................................................56Dances....................................................................................................................................................57FieldTripandSpecialPrivileges..............................................................................................................57FireDrills.................................................................................................................................................57Food&Drink...........................................................................................................................................57Graduation.............................................................................................................................................57Homework(Preparationandpractice)...................................................................................................57LateBus..................................................................................................................................................58Music/MediaDevices.............................................................................................................................58NationalHonorSociety...........................................................................................................................58PoliceintheSchool.................................................................................................................................58SecurityCameras....................................................................................................................................59Skateboards&Scooters..........................................................................................................................59

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StudentIDcards.....................................................................................................................................59Textbooks,LibraryBooks,EquipmentandMaterials.............................................................................59Valuables................................................................................................................................................59Vandalism...............................................................................................................................................59Visitors....................................................................................................................................................59WorkingPapers......................................................................................................................................59

8|C o n V a l S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8

MessagefromtheSuperintendentWelcometothe2017-2018schoolyear!

AstheSuperintendentoftheConValSchoolDistrict,Iwanttopersonallywelcomeeachofyoubacktoschool.Youareattendingaschoolthatrecognizesthatyouareanindividualandworkstopersonalizeyourlearning.

Youwillhavetheopportunitytodomanythingsthatyouenjoy,butIwanttochallengeyoutotrytolearnsomethingthisyearthatisdifferent,thatstretchesyouasalearnerandasaperson.Maybeyouwillfindthatyouareanactor,achef,aphotographer,anathlete,orascholar.Tryoutfortheteam,thepart,writeastory,submitaworkofart,orcreatenewsoftwareoranapp.Discover.Stretch.Persist.Nomatterthechoice,thereareteachers,counselors,andadministratorsreadyandwillingtohelpyou,youneedonlyask-orjustanswerwhentheyreachouttoyou.

Whateveryoudecide,makeyourdaysherecount.TheConValSchoolDistricthasthedesiretohelpeverystudentsucceednomatterthechallengesthattheyface,soaskyourselfthisquestion“Whatdoessuccessmeantome?”Onceyouhaveansweredthatquestion,pursueitrelentlesslybyproceedingasifsuccessisinevitable.

Anunknownpoetoncesaid“Thestartofsomethingnew,bringsthehopeofsomethinggreat”.AstheNewYearbegins,myhopeforyouisthatyoufindanewpassion,onethatchallengesyou,fulfillsyou,andfurthersyourjourneyasastudentandtheadultthatyouwishtobe.

Makeitagreatyear!

KimberlyRizzoSaunders

SuperintendentofSchools


AboutConValHighSchoolContoocookValleyRegionalHighSchoolispartofContoocookValleyRegionalSchoolDistrict,SAU#1,andservestheninetownsofAntrim,Bennington,Dublin,Francestown,Greenfield,Hancock,Peterborough,SharonandTemple.SchoolProfile

Hours:7:35—2:20Enrollment:750BuildingPersonnel:145Motto:“HereComesConVal!”Mascot:CougarColors:BlueandGoldWebsite:http://cvhs.convalsd.netAddress:184HancockRoad,Peterborough,NH03458

OurMission

TheConValHighSchoolcommunityisdedicatedtolearning,thinkingandgrowing.BeliefsandCoreValues

• Fosteringasafeenvironmentthroughpositiveculture• Relentlesspursuitoflearning,thinkingandgrowing• Communitydemonstratesrespectforself,peers,facility,andadults• Students,parents,community,andstaffworkingtogether

21stCenturyLearningExpectations

• Writing• Reading• Speaking• ProblemSolving• Technology• Collaboration• Self-Management

LearningEnvironmentConValRegionalHighSchoolisacomprehensivepublichighschoolandisaccreditedbytheNewEnglandAssociationofSchoolsandColleges.Coursesareofferedonafour-by-fourblockschedulewithdailyclassesforeightyminutes,andoneforty-threeminuteinterventionblock.InadditiontoAdvancedPlacement,honorsandcollegepreparatorycourses,studentsparticipateinextendedlearningopportunities,internships,careereducationcourses,careerandtechnicalcoursesandthearts.AllstudentsparticipateinaninnovativeinterventionblockcalledTASC(TeachersinAcademicSupportCenters),whichprovidesdaily,forty-threeminuteguidedinterventionsandorextensions.Specializedprogramsareofferedforstudentswithlearningdisabilitiesandspecialneeds.Overfiftypercentofourstudentbodyparticipatesinathleticsand/orextracurricularactivities.Studentsareexpectedtolearnanddemonstrateeffectivecommunication(reading,writing,speaking),effectivecollaborationandproblemsolving,effectiveuseoftechnology,andmeaningfulcivicengagement.Studentsarealsoexpectedtodemonstraterespectforthemselves,respectforothers,andrespectforthefacility.


ConValHighSchoolProceduresAlternativeCreditOptionsExtendedDayAcademyStudentsmayhavetheoptionoftakingrequiredcoursesafterschooltwodaysperweek,basedonAcademyofferings.Studentsmayhavetheoptionofparticipatingincreditrecoveryand/orskillbuildingactivitiesafterschooltwodaysperweek.IndependentStudy/ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesStudentsmayengageineducationalexperiencesthatreachbeyondthewallsoftheschool,theregularschooldayaswellasextendtheirlearningbeyondthestandardofferings.Studentsshallnotbepermittedtotakemorethantwoextendedlearningopportunitiessimultaneously.Studentsmayincludeamaximumof6creditsforextendedlearningopportunitiesontheirtranscript.InternshipsStudentsmayalsowishtoexperiencetheworldofworkfirst-handbybecominganinternatalocalbusiness.Whileinternshipscanbeusedinavarietyofways,theyworkbestwhentheyarethecapstoneorculminatingeventinastudent’shighschoolcourseofstudy.Forexample,astudentwhoisinterestedinpursuingacareerasadentalhygienistshouldtakealltheappropriatescienceandhealthoccupationsclassesbeforebecominganinternatalocaldentaloffice.Thisway,thestudentisabletohavethebestpossibleexperienceasaninternwhilethelocalbusinessgainsthebenefitofworkingwithastudenttrulyinterestedintheprofession.CreditRecoveryStudentsmustmeetwiththeirschoolcounselortoreviewtheirtranscriptanddiscussappropriatenessofcreditrecoverycourseworkpriortoregisteringforacourse.Ifastudentisretakingacoursetoimproveagrade,thenewgradewillshowonthetranscriptandwillbefiguredintothegradepointaveragecalculation.Theoldgradewillalsoshow;however,thepointvaluewillnotbefigured.StudentstakinggraduationrequirementsmustcompletecreditrecoverycoursesbytheendofQuarter3oftheirsenioryear.SummerAcademyStudentshavetheopportunitytotakecreditrecoveryandfirsttimecreditcoursesduringafiveweekSummerAcademy.Studentsareinvitedtoregisterforcoursesfora$50feewhichisrefundeduponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse.VirtualLearningAcademyCharterSchool(VLACS)Studentshavetheopportunitytoenrollinfree,onlinecoursesthroughtheNHstateVirtualLearningAcademyCharterSchool(VLACS).Coursescoverawidevarietyofsubjectareasandtopicsthatchangefromyeartoyear.Currentlistsofavailablecoursescanbeprovidedbeviewedatwww.vlacs.org.VLACSalsohasavailable,throughapartnershipwithlocalcolleges,E-startclasseswherestudentscanearndualhighschoolandcollegecredit.Thereisaseparateregistrationprocessandfeesfortheseclasses.MoreinformationcanbefoundontheVLACSwebsite.

VLACSEnrollmentProcedures• Studentsmustmeetwithschoolcounselortoreviewtheirtranscriptanddiscussappropriatenessof

VLACScourseworkpriortoregisteringforacourse.• Studentsandtheirparent/guardianareresponsiblefortheregistrationprocessandmustcomplete

theregistrationprocessdirectlythroughVLACS.DuetoVLACSguidelines,schoolcounselorscannotregisterstudentsforthesecourses.StudentsmustlistConValastheirschoolofrecordwhenregistering.


• FollowingcompletionoftheVLACScourse,studentsmustrequestanofficialVLACStranscripttobesenttotheschoolcounselortoensurethecreditistransferredtotheirCVHStranscript.

• StudentstakinggraduationrequirementsarestronglyencouragedtocompleteVLACScoursesbytheendofSemester1oftheirsenioryear.

• StudentswhoenrollinaVLACSclasswithoutfollowingthisproceduremaynothavethecredittransferredtotheirCVHStranscript.

• StudentswishingtocontinueinasequenceofcoursesatCVHSwillhavetocompletethecorrespondingCVHScoursefinalexamfortheVLACScourse.Thescoreresultsofthisfinalexamwillbeusedforplacementrecommendations.

TransferStudents/Credit

• ConValHighSchoolwillgranttransfercreditissuedbyasendingschool.• Forcollegeapplications,theConValtranscriptwillincludeanotationoftheoriginofthetransfercredits.

Rankwillbedeterminedaccordingtoastudent’sperformancewhilehereatConVal,andanotationtothateffectwillbemadeincollegeapplications.

• StudentsenteringaftertheendoftheirJunioryearwillnotberanked.• Students’non-accreditededucationalexperienceswhichresultfromcourtorspecialeducation

placementsatthehighschoollevel,orwhohavebeenpreviouslyhomeschooled,shallbeassessedindividuallybythedirectorofschoolcounselinginconsultationwiththeprincipalandappropriatestaff.

AthleticandCo-CurricularEligibility

• InordertobeeligibletoparticipateinaConValHighSchoolco-curricularprogram,astudentmusthavepassedaminimumofthree(3)unitsofworkinthequarterprevioustoparticipationandbecurrentlyenrolledinthree(3)unitsofworkinthequarterofparticipation.

• Eligibilitystatusisdeterminedonthedaythatofficialreportcardsaredistributedtostudents.• Anincompleteisnotconsideredapassinggradeforthepurposeofeligibility.

GradingSystemThegoaloftheConValHighSchoolgradingsystemisthatitbeconsistent,accurate,fair,specific,andtimely.Thestaffandadministrationhavereviewed5areasofconsideration(theroleofzerosinaveraginggrades,opportunitiesforstudentstoimproveassignedwork,separationofacademicgradesfromstudentbehavior,homework,andthegradeneededtoearncredit)intheformulationofthisprocedure.Preparationandpractice(homework)willcountfornotmorethan10%ofthestudent’squarterlygrade.GradingScaleConValHighSchoolusesthefollowinggradingscale:

A+=97-l00 B+=87-89 C+=77-79 D+=67-69 F=Below60A=93-96 B=83-86 C=73-76 D=63-66 A-=90-92 B-=80-82 C-=70-72 D-=60-62

WeightedGradesConValassignsavalueof1.5toall010courses,1.25toall012coursesand1.00toall123coursesforpurposesofweightinggradesandconsequentlyrankingstudents.


WeightedSystemChart010 Value:1.50 012 Value:1.25 123 Value:1.00 F 0.00 0.00 0.00D- 1.00 0.84 0.67D 1.50 1.25 1.00D+ 2.00 1.66 1.33C- 2.50 2.09 1.67C 3.00 2.50 2.00C+ 3.50 2.91 2.33B- 4.00 3.34 2.67B 4.50 3.75 3.00B+ 5.00 4.16 3.33A- 5.50 4.59 3.67A 6.00 5.00 4.00A+ 6.50 5.41 4.33

Re-learningProcedureConValHighSchoolencouragesstudentstodemonstrategreaterproficiencybypursuingre-learningopportunities.Thecriteriaforrevisionareasfollows:

• Studentshavetheopportunitytoimproveandresubmitgradedassessmentsprovidedthatstudentsmeetpre-set,school-wideanddepartment-specificimprovementqualifications.

• Assessmentsinthelastweekofthequarter,includingthefinalassessment,mayberesubmittedatteacherdiscretion.

• Extensionofthesetimeframesshallonlybegrantedbyconsensusoftheteacher,schoolcounselor,anddepartmentleader.Astudentmayappealadeniedrequesttotheadministrativeteam.

• Inaccordancewiththere-learningprocedure,studentswhoplagiarizewillhavetheopportunitytomakeupworkbutreceiveagradenohigherthan80%oftheattainedgradeor50%,whicheverishigher.Studentswhoplagiarizemaybesubjecttodisciplinaryactioninlieuofanacademicconsequence.Studentswhoplagiarizeasecondtimeintheiracademiccareerwillbesubjecttofurtherconsequences.

• Studentswhocompletethedepartment-specificimprovementprocessonanassessmentwillearnthehigherofthetwogradesuptoa90andwillreceiveagradenolowerthana50%.

• Courses(and/orcredentialing)inwhichcreditisofferedoutsidetheConValsystemmaynotallowfortheimplementationofthisprocedure.

IncompleteGradesStudentsareexpectedtocompletetheworkthatisneededfortheircoursewithinthreeweeksoftheendoftheclass.Incompletegradesinprerequisitecoursesmaypreventstudentsfrommovingontothenextcourse.MiddleSchoolCreditNewHampshireStatepolicystatesthatahighschoolmaygrantcreditforcoursesatthe8thgradelevelthatmeethighschoolstandards,andtheymayappearonthetranscript.FinalsAfinalassessmentshallbeadministeredandwillcountas15%ofthetotalgradeforthecourse.SeniorswhohaveanA(anumericalgradeof93orhigher)inacoursemaybeexemptedfromthefinalwithteacherpermission.


GraduationRequirements

SubjectAreas ConValDiploma

NHScholarsCore

NHScholarsSTEM(3.2GPA)

NHScholarsArts(3.2GPA)

AdultDiplomaProgram

English 4 4 4 4 4

GlobalStudies 1 2 2 2 1

Economics/Government 1 1 1 1 1

USHistory 1 1 1 1 1

Science 3labsciences 4(3labsciences) 4(3labsciences) 4(3labsciences) 2

Mathematics 3 4(Alg1,Alg2,Geom&1other)

4(Alg1,Alg2,Geom&1other)

4(Alg1,Alg2,Geom&1other)

2

WorldLanguages 0 2ofthesamelanguage

2ofthesamelanguage

2ofthesamelanguage

0

Health 1 1 1 1 0

PhysicalEducation 1 1 1 1 0

ArtsEducation .5 .5 .5 2 0

Info&ComputerTechnology

.5orcompetency

.5orcompetency .5orcompetency .5orcompetency .5orcompetency

ElectiveOfferings 10 5 4 3.5 7.5

STEM n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a

TotalCredits 26 26 26 26 20


LateArrival/EarlyRelease

• JuniorsandSeniorsareeligibleiftheydonothaveafirstorfourthblockclass.• Parentpermissionisrequired.• Administrativeapprovalisrequired.• Studentsmustsigninandoutatthemainoffice.• Studentswholeave4thblockmaynotreturntocampusuntil2:20.• Studentswhochoosetoarriveearlyonagivendaymustreporttoadesignatedarea.• Transportationistheresponsibilityoftheparentandstudent.• Studentsmaynottransportotherstudentsoffcampuswhodonothavethisprivilege.

LimitedRelease

• Seniorsonlyareeligibleiftheydonothavea2ndor3rdblockclass.• Parentpermissionisrequired.• Administrativeapprovalisrequired.• Studentsmustsigninandoutatthemainoffice.• StudentsareresponsibletoattendTASC.• Ifstudentschoosenottoleavecampus,theywillreporttoadesignatedarea.• Studentsmaynottransportotherstudentsoffcampuswhodonothavethisprivilege.

AdministrationmayrevoketheseprivilegesatanytimeforviolationsofConValHighSchoolCodeofConductortheseguidelines.SchedulingProceduresCourseNumbers/Weighting

• Classrankisdeterminedwithweightedgrades.• ConValweightsgradesbasedoncourselevelasfollows:

• 010/Honors/AdvancedPlacement:1.50• 012/Accelerated:1.25• 123/Non-leveled:1.00

StudentPlacementProcedureAllConValstudentsareencouragedtoaccessthehighestlevelsofacademicchallenge.Decisionsaboutastudent’sacademicplacementtakemanyfactorsintoconsideration,includingthestudent’sabilitytopersistandhis/herdemonstratedknowledgeandskillsinpreviouscoursework.Inputandrecommendationsfromteachers,counselors,parentsandstudentsarecarefullyconsideredinthisprocessandareallvaluableindecidingwhereastudentshouldbeplaced.RequirementsforplacementIncludeallofthefollowing:

• Recommendedbyacurrentsubjectareateacher• Recommendedbyaschoolcounselor• Recommendedbyaparent• IncompliancewithselectedcriteriaestablishedbythesubjectdepartmentatConVal(whichmayinclude

prerequisitecoursework,gradesinprerequisitecoursework,standardizedtestingresults,entranceexams/projects.)

CourseSelectionProcess

• Studentsconsultwithteachersandschoolcounselorstoselectcoursesforthefollowingyear.


• Studentsand/orparentswhowouldliketoappealtheplacementmustmakeaformalrequesttothestudent’sschoolcounselor.Ameetingwillbeheldwiththeparent,student,teacher,andcounselorasappropriate.

• Adecisionaboutplacementwillbemadeatthismeeting.SchedulingChangesandAdd/DropDeadlines

• Student/parentrequestsforspecificteacherscannotbeconsideredunlessastudentpreviouslyfailedthesamecoursewiththesameteacher.

• Studentswillnotbeallowedtodroporaddcoursesafter5schooldaysfromthestartofthecourse,unlesssuchachangeisrecommendedbytheteacherorthereareextenuatingcircumstancesapprovedbytheschoolcounselingdirector.

• StudentswhodropaclassafterthisdeadlinewillreceiveagradeofWbasedonthediscussionandrecommendationoftheteacher,counselor,andadministration.

• Studentsmaymoveinto/outofweightedcoursesuntiltheweekafterthefirstprogressreport,withwrittenrequestbytheparentandsupportoftheteacherasspaceandschedulingpermits.

• Ifastudentisretakingacoursetoimproveagrade,thenewgradewillshowonthetranscriptandwillbefiguredintothegradepointaveragecalculation.Theoldgradewillalsoremainonthetranscript;however,thepointvaluewillnotbefigured.Onlyonecreditcanbeearned.


StudentCodeofConductOurschoolusesawidevarietyofinterventionsandsupportstopromotepositivebehaviorwhilealsocelebratingsuccessthroughrecognitionssuchasourStudentSupportTeamAwards,ourA.C.E.awardsandroutineGoldCardssentfromourteacherswithregardstoactsofkindnessfromourstudents.ConValalsoannuallycelebratesa“SpiritofKindnessWeek”andbringsinguestspeakerstobuildonareasoffocusthatwillbringawarenessaroundtopicsthatourschoolhasidentifiedasanareaofneed.Itisalsoourbeliefthatmodelingrespectfulbehaviorshasplayedalargeroleinthesignificantdeclineofbehavioralincidentsinthepastfiveyears.OurdatacollectionthroughourSWISsoftwareprogramindicatesa40%reductioninthepastfiveyearsofwhichourschoolisveryproud.WiththatsaidConValcontinuestoimproveandorganizeourstrategiestopromotegrowthinallstudentsandembracestheconceptofparentandstudentvoicesprovidinginputintoourdecisionsaroundpoliciesandprocedures.Studentswhochronicallyviolatetheschool’scodeofconductmaybesubjecttoadisciplinaryhearingwithstudent,parent,andaschooladministratorandpossiblereferraltothesuperintendentforfurtheractions.Webelievethat:

• Everystudenthastherighttobephysicallyandemotionallysafeatschool.• Studentscannotlearnandcannotgrowtotheirfullestpotentialwhentheyfearfortheirsafety.• Itispossibletocreateclassroomsandschoolswhereaclimateofsafetyandrespectenablesallstudents

tothriveandsucceed.Studentsareexpectedandencouragedto:

• Supporttheeducationalprocesswithappropriatebehavior.• Sharetheirconcernsaboutpolicyandprocedureappropriatelyandeffectively.• Workrespectfullywithschoolpersonnel.• Alwaysrefrainfromviolence,threats,andharassment.• Attendclass(beingawareofone’sscheduleiseachstudent’sresponsibility)andarriveontime.• Identifythemselvesbynameifrequestedbystaff.• Drivevehicleslegallyandsafely.• Useappropriatelanguage.• Respectschoolrulesandthedirectionsofstaff.• Refrainfromanybehaviorthatmaybeharmfultothemselvesorothers.

Studentsareheldresponsiblefortheirpoorchoicesbyaseriesofconsequencesthatareissuedbasedonthenatureandleveloftheoffense.Offensesarecategorizedasmajorofficereferrals.Inthecaseofallmajorofficereferrals,parentswillbecontactedviaphoneand/orinwritingregardingtheoffenseandtheconsequence.MajorOffensesMajoroffensesarethoseofachronicnaturethatrequireadministrativeinterventionandincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Inappropriatelanguagetowardstaff/students• Refusingtocomplywithreasonablerequestsofstaff/administration• Disrespect/Defiance• Disruption• DressCode-Chronic• Fighting/PhysicalAggression• Harassment/Bullying


• Forgery/Theft• Vandalism• Lying/Cheating• SkipClass/Advisory• ChronicTardy• SkipDetention• Possessionofcombustibles• PossessionofTobacco• Possessionofdrugs,alcoholorotherillegalsubstances• SexualHarassment• Arson• Possessionofparaphernaliarelatedtoacontrolledsubstance• Truancy• BombThreat• Inappropriatesexualbehavior• RecklessDriving• StaffAssault• LeavingSchoolwithoutPermission• PossessionofWeapons

Inadditiontoparentnotification,consequencesformajorofficereferralsincludebutarenotlimitedto:• AdministrativeDetention• In-HouseDetention• In-HouseSuspension• Out-of-SchoolSuspension• PoliceReport• PlacementinanAlternativeLearningArea• CommunityService• Restitution• Revocationof/Exclusionfromprivileges• ReferraltoPrincipal• ReferraltoAssistantSuperintendentofSchools• ReferraltoSchoolBoardforExpulsion

Forexample:AstudentdisruptsaclassbybecomingangryandtheteacherrequeststhestudentreporttotheIn-houseDetentionRoom.Thestudentrefusestocomplywiththerequestandanadministratoriscalledforsupport.Thestudentdirectsprofanitytowardtheteacherandtheadministrator.Suchbehaviorwouldlikelyresultinsuspensionfromschool.(RefertoCVSDPoliciesJICDA,JICDD,JICDE,JICF,JICFA&JKB)Studentswhofailtofollowthereasonablerequestsofanadministratormaybeimmediatelysuspendedfromschoolforuptotendays.Theadministrationmustinformthestudentofthedisciplinarychargesagainsthim/her.Ifthestudentdeniesthecharges,s/hemustbegivenanexplanationofthefactsasknowntoschoolpersonnelandanopportunitytopresenthis/herversionofthefacts.Ifnecessary,furtherinvestigationmayresult.Studentswhosepresenceposesacontinuingdangertopersonsorpropertyoranongoingthreatofdisruptionmayberemovedfromschoolimmediately.Thenoticeofcharges,explanationoffactsandopportunitytopresenthis/herversionofthefactswillbeprovidedassoonaspracticalthereafter.


AlcoholandSubstanceAbuseSeefulldistrictpolicyinthispublicationReasonableSuspicion

• Givenreasonablesuspicionofsubstancemisuseorabuse,schooladministratorsmay:Conductreasonablesearchesofstudents,includingtheirpersonandtheirpersonaleffects.Aschooladministratorisjustifiedininitiatingasearchwhentherearereasonablegroundsforsuspectingthatthesearchwillturnupevidencethatthestudenthasviolated,orisviolatingeitherthelawortherulesoftheschool.Reasonablegroundsarelessthan“probablecause,”andmayconsistofareportorfirsthandinformationthatastudenthasviolatedorisviolatingeitherthelawortherulesoftheschool.Inordertosearchastudent,theadministratormusthaveanindividualized,student-specificsuspicionthatthestudentwhoisthesubjectofthesearchhasviolated,orisviolatingthelawortherulesoftheschool.

• Searches,wheneverpossible,shalloccurwithmorethanoneschoolemployeepresent,shallbeconductedinamannersensitivetotheageandsexofthestudent,withdueconsiderationtothepersonaldignityofthestudent.Searchesmayincludethecontentsoftheirbackpack,purse,orbag,andtoturnouttheirpockets,ortoremoveanoutercoatorjacket,shoes,socks,orhat,soastopermitasearchoftheitemwhilepreservingthestudent’spersonaldignity.Searchesmayincludearequestforaphysicalormedicaltesttodetermineimpairment.Contentsseizedduringasearchwillbeturnedovertolocallawenforcement.

• Administratorsshouldalwaysseekpermissiontoconductasearchofastudentortheirpersonaleffects.Whenastudentrefusesarequestforareasonablesearchoftheirpersonortheireffects,theadministratorwillinformthestudentthattheirrefusalmayresultinanadverseinferencethattheyhaveviolatedtherulesoftheschool,andtheadministratormaymeteoutappropriatedisciplineforrefusingthereasonablesearch.Administratorsmayconductarefusedsearchwhentheyhaveinformationthatthestudentpossessesitemsrelatedtoariskofself-harm,orharmtoothers.

LevelOne-Illegalpossessionoruseofdrugsoralcohol;beingundertheinfluenceofanillegaldrug,controlledsubstanceoralcohol;attemptingtosecureand/orpurchaseanillegaldrug,controlledsubstanceoralcoholwillresultinthefollowingsanctions:

FirstOffenseIftheStudentAcceptsCounseling

• Upto5daysinternalorexternalsuspension• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification• Upto15hourscounseling• Upto8hourscommunityservice

IftheStudentWillNotAcceptCounselingorCounselingisIneffective• Upto10daysinternalorexternalsuspension• 30dayco-curricularsuspension• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification

SecondOffenseIftheStudentAcceptsCounseling

• 60schooldayCo-curricularsuspension,socialprobationandlossofotherprivileges• Studentacceptscounseling:• 5-10daysinternalorexternalsuspension• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification• Upto20hourscounseling


• Upto16hourscommunityserviceIfStudentWillNotAcceptCounselingorCounselingisIneffective

• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification• StudentshallbereferredtothesuperintendentwhomayrecommendtotheSchoolBoardthatshe/hebe

expelledforaperiodnottoexceed365days.• Suspensionbeyondtendaysand/orexpulsionwillbedeterminedinaccordancewithDistrictandfederal

guidelinesforhearingandappeal.LevelTwo-Intendingorattemptingtoselland/ordistributeillegaldrugs,controlledsubstancesoralcoholwillresultinthefollowingsanctionsforanyoffense:FirstOffenseIftheStudentAcceptsCounseling

• 120schooldayco-curricularsuspension• Studentacceptscounseling:• 5-10daysinternalorexternalsuspension• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification• Upto20hourscounseling• Upto16hourscommunityservice

IfStudentWillNotAcceptCounselingorCounselingisineffective• Parent/guardiannotification• Policenotification• StudentshallbereferredtothesuperintendentwhomayrecommendtotheSchoolBoardthats/hebe

expelledforaperiodnottoexceed365days.Suspensionbeyondtendaysand/orexpulsionwillbedeterminedinaccordancewithdistrictandfederalguidelinesforhearingandappeal.

SecondOffense

• Parent/guardiannotification.• Policenotification.• StudentshallbereferredtothesuperintendentwhomayrecommendtotheSchoolBoardthatshe/hebe

expelledforaperiodnottoexceed365days.• Suspensionbeyondtendaysand/orexpulsionwillbedeterminedinaccordancewithdistrictandfederal

guidelinesforhearingandappeal.AssaultIncasesofallassaults,thebuildingprincipal,orassistant,shallnotifytheinvolvedstudents’parentsbytelephoneandletterabouttheincident.TheletterfromthebuildingorassistantprincipalshalldescribetheincidentandtheseriousnessandharmdoneorpotentialharmandtheSchoolDistrict’sresponsetotheincidenttotheextentpermittedbyconfidentialitylawsandregulations.Additionally,“simpleassault”asthattermisusedinNewHampshirecriminalstatutes,includesanyknowingandunprivilegedphysicalcontactwithanotherperson.Whilesimpleassaultsmayresultininjury,many,ifnotmost,whichoccurintheschoolsettingdonot.Recognizingthatunderthestatutorydefinition,simpleassaultcanbeveryminorcontact,buildingorassistantprincipalswillconsidertheDistrict’spolicies,rulesandregulationsconcerningstudentconductanddisciplinewhenmakingadeterminationaboutwhetherornottofileaSafeSchoolZoneOffenseReportwiththelocalLawEnforcementofficials.TheDistrictwillerrinthedirectionoffilingareportwhenthereisanyquestion.LawEnforcementandschoolofficialscanthenjointlydeterminethebestactiontobetaken.StatutoryReference:RSA193-D:4,I(b)


DetentionofStudentsAschooladministratororteachermaydetainastudentfordisciplinaryreasonsduringschoolhours.Further,aschooladministratororteachermaydetainastudentfordisciplinaryreasonsafterschoolhours,providedtheparenthasbeennotifiedofthedetention.Incaseofbusstudents,parentsmaybeaskedtoarrangeforthetransportationofthedetainedstudent.Incaseswheretransportationisrequired,24-hournoticewillbegivensothattransportationmaybearranged.Detentioninonedayistobelimitedto90minutesandisexpectedtobeservedasaconsequence.DressCodeConValHighSchoolexpectsallstudentstoactandtodressinarespectfulandappropriatemannerconducivetotheacademicenvironment.Wetaketheresponsibilityofensuringourstudents’attireandgroomingisofsuchanaturesoasnottoendangerhis/herhealthorsafetyorthatofothers.Theschoolcannotpermitclothingtobewornthatisdamagingtoschoolpropertyorgenerallydisruptivetotheeducationalprocess.Studentsmustwearfootwearatalltimeswheninschool.Specifically,studentswillnotbeabletowearclothingthat:

• Advertisesorpromotestheuseofdrug,alcohol,ortobaccoproducts.• Expressesorencouragesprofanity,sexualinnuendo,violence,intoleranceoranyillegalbehavior.

Theadministrationand/orfacultyofConValHighSchoolwilldetermineusingtheirdiscretionandgoodjudgment,whatisconsideredtobeappropriateschoolattire.Students,whoareconsideredtobeinviolationofthespecificpointsaboveorinnonobservanceofthegeneralstandardsofappropriateschoolattire,willbeaskedtochangeimmediatelyintoclothingthatmeetsourgoalofmaintainingasafeandcomfortableschoolenvironment.Ifastudentissenthometochange,thetimemissedfromclasswillbeunexcused.GangActivityItisthepolicyofthisSchoolDistrictthatmembershipinsecretfraternitiesorsororities,orinotherclubsorgangs(collectivelygangs)notsponsoredbyestablishedagenciesororganizations,isprohibited.Gangswhichinitiate,advocate,orpromoteactivitieswhichthreatenthesafetyorwell-beingofpersonsorpropertyonschoolgroundsorwhichdisrupttheschoolenvironmentareharmfultotheeducationalprocess.Theuseofhandsignals,graffiti,orthepresenceofanyapparel,jewelry,accessory,ormannerofgroomingwhich,byvirtueofitscolor,arrangement,trademark,symboloranyotherattributewhichindicatesorimpliesmembershiporaffiliationwithsuchagroup,presentaclearandpresentdangertotheschoolenvironmentandeducationalobjectivesofthecommunityareforbidden.Incidentsinvolvinginitiations,hazing,intimidation,and/oractivitiesofsuchgroupaffiliationswhicharelikelytocausebodilydanger,physicalharm,orpersonaldegradationordisgraceresultinginphysicalormentalharmtostudentsareprohibited.Anystudentwearing,carryingordisplayinggangparaphernalia,orexhibitingbehaviororgestureswhichsymbolizegangmembership,orcausingand/orparticipatinginactivitieswhichintimidateoraffecttheattendanceofanotherstudentwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.HazingItisthepolicyofthisschooldistrictthatnotstudentoremployeeofthedistrictshallparticipateinorbemembersofanysecretfraternityorsecretorganizationthatisinanydegreerelatedtotheschoolortoaschoolactivity.No


studentorganizationoranypersonassociatedwithanyorganizationsanctionedbythedistrictshallengageorparticipateinhazing.Forthepurposesofthispolicy,hazingisdefinedasanactivitywhichrecklesslyorintentionallyendangersthementalorphysicalhealthorsafetyofastudentforthepurposeofinitiationoradmissionintooraffiliationwithanyorganizationsanctionedorauthorizedbythedistrict.“Endangerthephysicalhealth”shallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,anybrutalityofaphysicalnature,suchaswhipping;beating;branding;forcedcalisthenics;exposuretotheelements;forcedconsumptionofanyfood,alcoholicbeverage,drugorcontrolleddangeroussubstance;oranyforcedphysicalactivitywhichcouldadverselyaffectthephysicalhealthorsafetyoftheindividual.“Endangerthementalhealth”shallincludeanyactivity,exceptthoseactivitiesauthorizedbylaw,whichwouldsubjecttheindividualtoextremementalstress,suchasprolongedsleepdeprivation,forcedprolongedexclusionfromsocialcontactwhichcouldresultinextremeembarrassment,oranyotherforcedactivitywhichcouldadverselyaffectthementalhealthordignityoftheindividual.Anyhazingactivity,uponwhichtheinitiationoradmissionintooraffiliationwithanorganizationsanctionedorauthorizedbythedistrictisconditioned,directlyorindirectly,shallbepresumedtobeaforcedactivity,evenifthestudentwillinglyparticipatesinsuchactivity.Thispolicyisnotintendedtodepriveschooldistrictauthoritiesfromtakingnecessaryandappropriatedisciplinaryactiontowardanystudentoremployee.Studentsoremployeeswhoviolatethispolicywillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludeexpulsionforstudentsandemploymentterminationforemployees.InappropriateSexualBehaviorAllincidentsofthisnaturewillbeaddressedbytheadministration.OutofSchoolActionsTheSchoolBoardrecognizesthatout-of-schoolconductofstudentsattendingschoolwithinthisdistrict,arenotnormallyaconcernoftheSchoolBoard.However,theSchoolBoardbelievesthatdisciplinaryactionforconductoccurringoffschoolpropertyandnotinvolvingaschoolactivityisproperiftheconducthasanadverseeffectupontheschool.Therefore,itisthepolicyoftheSchoolBoardthatanystudentattendingschoolwithinthisdistrictwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionincluding,butnotlimitedto,suspensionfromschoolforanyconductthat,intheopinionofschooladministrators,hasanadverseimpactupontheschool.Suchactivityincludes,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing:damagingschoolproperty,e.g.aschoolbus;engaginginactivitywhichcausesphysicaloremotionalharmtootherstudents,teachers,orotherschoolpersonnel;engaginginanactivitywhichdirectlyimpedesdisciplineatschoolorthegeneralwelfareofschoolactivities.(refertoJICDD)WeaponsSeefulldistrictpolicyinthispublicationDangerousweaponsasusedinthissectionand,totheextentnotinconsistentwith,anyotherpolicy,ruleorregulation,shallmean:afirearm(see18USSCSection921)toincludeapelletorBBgun;anyobjectprohibited,licensed,orregulatedunderRSA159;aknife,butnotafoldingpocketknifeorcafeteria-issueddiningutensil;a


bullet;anyfirework,explosive,orotherincendiary;club,metallicknuckles;containerscontainingchemicalssuchaspeppergasormace;martialartsweapons(asdefinedinRSA159:24);electronicdefenseweapons(asdefinedinRSA159:20);and/oranyotherweapon,substanceorobjectwhich,inthemanneritisused,intendedtobeused,orthreatenedtobeused,isknowntobecapableofproducingseriousinjury.Dangerousweaponsarenotpermittedonschoolproperty,onschoolvehiclesoratschool-sponsoredactivities.Studentviolationsofthepolicywillresultinbothschooldisciplinaryactionandnotificationofthepolice.Suspensionorexpulsionfromschoolcouldresult.Pleasereadthesectiononknivesonthefollowingpage.Weaponsundercontroloflawenforcementpersonnelarepermitted.FirearmsAdditionally,anystudentwhoisdeterminedtohavebroughtafirearm(asdefinedbyTitle18U.S.C.921)toschoolwillbeexpelledfornotlessthanoneyear(365days).Thisexpulsionmaybemodifiedbythesuperintendentuponreviewofthespecificcaseinaccordancewithotherapplicablelaw.Thedeterminationofwhethertomodifytheexpulsionshallbelefttothediscretionofthesuperintendent,whoinmakingthatdeterminationmayconsiderthefollowingfactors:whetherpossessionofthefirearmwasinadvertentinthatanotherpersonhadleftthefirearminthepupilsvehicle,andthepupilhadnotnoticedthatshe/hewasbringingthefirearmforsportimmediatelybeforeorafterschoolandhadnointentiontodisplaythefirearmtootherstudents;whetherthepupilisinthefifthgradeorlowergradeandthepupildidnotproperlyunderstandthedangersoffirearmswhenthefirearmwasbroughttoschool;whetherthefirearmwasloaded;andwhethertherewasanyammunitionreasonablyavailable;and/orwhetherthepupilhadanyintentiontodisplaythefirearmtootherstudents.KnivesTheConValHighSchooladministrationprohibitsstudentsfrombringingknivestoschool.Classesthatrequirestudentstousetheseandothertoolswillprovidethosetoolstostudentsand/ormakearrangementsforstudentstoappropriatelytransportandstorethosetoolsduringtheschooldaywhennotinuse.Studentswhobringaknifeorknivestoschoolmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.TobaccoProductsUseandPossessionUSEOFTOBACCOPRODUCTSISSTRICTLYPROHIBITEDIN/ONALLSCHOOLFACILITIESAND/ORGROUNDS.I.Definitions

A.NopersonshalluseanytobaccoproductinanyfacilitymaintainedbytheSchoolDistrict,noronanyofthegroundsorpropertyoftheDistrict.B.Definitions:

1.“TobaccoProduct,”includes,withoutlimitation,cigarettes,cigars,snuff,smokelesstobacco,smokeless,cigarettes,electroniccigarettes,andanyotherproductscontainingtobaccoinanyotherform.2.“Facility”isanyplacewhichissupportedbypublicfundsandwhichisusedfortheinstructionofstudentsenrolledinpreschoolprograms,orforanygrademaintainedbythedistrict.Thisdefinitionshallincludealladministrativebuildingsandofficesandareas,passageways,restrooms,laboratories,classrooms,studyareas,cafeteria,gymnasiums,andmaintenancerooms,andstorageareas.3.SignsshallbeplacebytheDistrictinschoolfacilitiesinaccordancewithapplicablelawsandregulationsregardingtheprohibitionoftheuseoftobaccoproductsinallschoolbuildings,facilitiesandschoolvehicles.4.Itistheinitialresponsibilityofthebuildingprincipal(s),ordesignee,toenforcethispolicy.Theprincipal,ordesignee,mayfirstrequestthatanypersonwhoisviolatingthispolicytoimmediatelyceasetheuseofthetobaccoproducts.Theprincipalordesigneemay,instead,call


thelocalpolicewhoshallthenberesponsibleforallenforcementproceedingsandapplicablefinesandpenalties.Iftheprincipalordesigneehasfirstrequestedthepersontostoporrefrainfromusingtobaccoproductsinviolationofthispolicy,andthepersonhasrefused,theprincipalordesigneeshallcallthepolice.

II.StudentsA.Nostudentshallpurchase,attempttopurchase,possessoruseanytobaccoproductinanyschoolvehicleoranywhereonschoolgroundsmaintainedbytheDistrict.B.Enforcementofthisprohibitionshallinitiallyrestwithbuildingprincipals,ortheirdesignees,whomayreportanyviolationtothelocalpolicedepartment.Inaccordancewithstatelaw,thepolicedepartmentshallberesponsibleforallproceedingsandapplicablefinesandpenalties.C.Theprincipalwilldevelopregulationswhichcoverdisciplinaryactiontobetakenforviolationsofthispolicy.Theseregulationswillbecommunicatedtostudentsbymeansdeemedappropriatebytheprincipal.Inadditiontodisciplinaryactiontakenbytheschool,criminalpenaltiesforfinemayresultfromviolationsofthispolicy.

III.EmployeesA.Noemployeeshalluseanytobaccoproductinanyfacility,inanyschoolvehicle,oranywhereonschoolgroundsmaintainedbytheDistrict.B.Initialresponsibilityforenforcementofthisprohibitionshallrestwiththebuildingprincipalsordesignees.Theprincipalmayreportviolationstothelocalpolicedepartment.Inaccordancewithstatelaw,thepolicedepartmentshallberesponsibleforallproceedingsandapplicablefinesandpenalties.C.Theprincipalwilldevelopandimplementtheappropriatemeansofnotifyingemployeesofpossibledisciplinaryconsequencesofviolatingthispolicy.Anyemployee(s)whoviolatesthispolicyissubjecttodisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludewarning,suspension,ordismissal.D.Inaddition,finesorotherpenaltiesmayresultfromenforcementoftheseprohibitionsbyotherlawenforcementofficials.

IV.AllOtherPersonsA.Novisitorshallatanytimeusetobaccoproductsinanyfacility,inanyschoolvehicle,oranywhereonschoolgroundsmaintainedbytheDistrict.B.ResponsibilityforenforcementofthisprohibitionshallrestwithallSchoolDistrictemployees,whomayreportviolationstothelocalpolicedepartment.C.Inaccordancewithstatelaw,thepolicedepartmentshallberesponsibleforpursuingapplicablecriminalfineandpenalties.

StatutoryReferences:RSA155:68,155:70,155:76andRSA126-1ModificationorReviewofExpulsionsPursuanttoRSA193:13,IV,thesuperintendentmay,uponwrittenapplicationofanexpelledpupil,recommendmodificationofanexpulsion.Insuchcasesthefollowingshouldapply:

• Anexpelledpupilhastherighttorequestareviewoftheexpulsionpriortothestartofeachschoolyear.• ArequestforreviewshouldbedirectedbythepupiltothesuperintendentonorbeforeAugust15.The

requestshouldsetfortheachandallreasonswhythepupil’srighttoattendschoolshouldbereinstated.Ofparticularimportancewouldnecessarilybesuchinformationasmightconvinceschoolauthoritiesthattheconductwhichledtotheexpulsionwouldnotberepeated.

• ThesuperintendentandtheprincipalorassistantprincipalattheapplicableschoolshalldirectwrittenrecommendationtotheSchoolBoardwithacopytothepupil.

• Theexpulsionmaybecontinued.Thepupilmaybereinstatedwithoutconditions;orthepupilmayberequiredtomeetcertainconditionspriortoreinstatement.Acodeofconductandconsequencesmaybeestablishedforareinstatedpupilandmaybestricterthanforthegeneralpopulation.

• Whenreviewingexpulsions,theadministrationandtheSchoolBoardshallconsiderthesafetyandwell-beingofotherpupilsandstaffofparamountimportance.


AcademicHonestyConValHighSchooliscommittedtotheintellectualdevelopmentofallofourstudentsandwefeelthatthewaytoaccomplishthisisthroughastudent’soriginalwork.Studentswhoattempttoreceivecreditforworkwhichisnottheirownaredeprivingthemselvesofanopportunitytolearnandprogress.WhetheryouarecopyingapaperfromtheInternetoranotherstudent,copyinganotherperson’shomework,lookingatanotherstudent’sanswersonatestorquiz,resubmittingworkthathasalreadyreceivedcredit,ornotgivingadequateattributionforinformationfromasourceinaresearchpaper,youareguiltyofacademicdishonesty.Plagiarism

• Touseandpassoff(theideasorwritingsofanother)asone'sown.• Toappropriateforuseasone'sownpassagesorideasfrom(another).vintr.• Toputforthasoriginaltooneselftheideasorwordsofanother.

-AmericanHeritageDictionaryPlagiarismisoneofthemostseriousviolationsofacademicprinciples--andisimportanttoavoid.Someexamplesofplagiarismareblatantandeasytorecognize.

Thesemayincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Buyingorcopyinganotherperson'spaper• Gettingsomeonetowriteyourpaperforyou• Copyingsentencesorparagraphsfromabook,article,orwebsitewithoutusingquotesandcitingthe

source

Othertypesofplagiarismarelessobviousandmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:• Usingdiagrams,photos,andotherimageswithoutprovidingthesource• Takingablockoftextandchangingonlyafewkeywords,asopposedtoparaphrasingorputtingitinyour

ownwords.• Usinganauthororanexpert'sideawithoutcitingthemasasource-i.e.,takingcreditforanotherperson's

idea,notnecessarilytheirwords.• Allinstancesofacademicdishonestywillbetreatedandrecordedasamajordisciplinaryinfraction.

Infractionswillfirstbedocumentedandreportedtothedepartmentchairandadministration.

Theteacher,departmentchairandadministratorwilldetermineanappropriatedisciplinaryconsequenceinallinstancesofacademicdishonesty.

Thefirstinstanceofsuchaninfractionwillresultinanopportunitytocorrectthepieceofworkinquestion,butwillresultinagradeofnogreaterthan50%.Asecondinstancewillresultina0%fortheworkinvolved.

Youcanavoidthepitfallsofplagiarismbyrememberingthesesimpletools:

• Keepcarefultrackofyoursourcesofinformation.Books,articles,websites,eveninterviewsneedtobecited.Keepingyournotestogetherwiththesourceinformationwillsaveyoutimeandenergydowntheroad.Whentakingnotes,keeptrackofwhenyouarequotingdirectly(evenshortphrases)andwhenyouarenotinganotherperson’sideaorargument.

• Remembertonotetheauthorofanideaortextinyourpaper,eitherdirectly("Freudargued...")orasanin-textcitation(specificformattingguidelineswillbeprovidedbyyourteacher).Usequotationmarksfor


anylineorphrasethatiscopiedverbatim.Remember:anyidea,phrase,orimagethatdidnotcomedirectlyfromyouandyourownthoughtprocessmustbecited.

• Factsconsideredgeneralknowledgedonotneedtobecited.Thebasicruleofthumbisthatanyinformationthatcanbefoundinfiveormorecredible,generalreferencesourcesisgeneralknowledge.

AttendanceSeefulldistrictpolicyinthispublicationNHStateRSA193:1I.Aparentofanychildatleast6yearsofageandunder18yearsofageshallcausesuchchildtoattendthepublicschooltowhichthechildisassignedinthechild'sresidentdistrict.Suchchildshallattendfulltimewhensuchschoolisinsessionunless:

(a)ThechildisattendingaNewHampshirepublicschooloutsidethedistricttowhichthechildisassignedoranapprovedNewHampshireprivateschoolforthesametime;(b)ThechildisreceivinghomeeducationpursuanttoRSA193-Aandisthereforeexemptfromthisrequirement;(c)Therelevantschooldistrictsuperintendenthasexcusedachildfromattendancebecausethechildisphysicallyormentallyunabletoattendschool,orhasbeentemporarilyexcusedupontherequestoftheparentforpurposesagreeduponbytheschoolauthoritiesandtheparent.Suchexcusedabsencesshallnotbepermittediftheycauseaseriousadverseeffectuponthestudent'seducationalprogress.Studentsexcusedforsuchtemporaryabsencesmaybeclaimedasfull-timepupilsforpurposesofcalculatingstateaidunderRSA186-C:18andadequateeducationgrantsunderRSA198:41;(d)Thechildisattendingapublicorprivateschoollocatedinanotherstatewhichhasbeenapprovedbythestateeducationagencyofthestateinwhichtheschoolislocated;(e)ThepupilhasbeenexemptedfromattendancepursuanttoRSA193:5;(f)Thepupilhassuccessfullycompletedallrequirementsforgraduationandtheschooldistrictispreparedtoissueadiplomaorthepupilhassuccessfullyachievedtheequivalentofahighschooldiplomabyeither:

(1)ObtainingaGEDcertificate;or(2)Documentingthecompletionofahomeschoolprogramatthehighschoollevelbysubmittingacertificateorlettertothedepartmentofeducation;

(g)Thepupilhasbeenacceptedintoanaccreditedpostsecondaryeducationprogram;or(h)Thepupilobtainsawaiverfromthesuperintendent,whichshallonlybegranteduponproofthatthepupilis16yearsofageorolderandhasanalternativelearningplanforobtainingeitherahighschooldiplomaoritsequivalent.

(1)Alternativelearningplansshallincludeage-appropriateacademicrigorandtheflexibilitytoincorporatethepupil'sinterestsandmanneroflearning.Theseplansmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,suchcomponentsorcombinationofcomponentsofextendedlearningopportunitiesasindependentstudy,privateinstruction,performinggroups,internships,communityservice,apprenticeships,andon-linecourses.(2)Alternativelearningplansshallbedeveloped,andamendedifnecessary,inconsultationwiththepupil,aschoolcounselor,theschoolprincipalandatleastoneparentorguardianofthepupil,andsubmittedtotheschooldistrictsuperintendentforapproval.(3)Ifthesuperintendentdoesnotapprovethealternativelearningplan,theparentorguardianofthepupilmayappealsuchdecisiontothelocalschoolboard.AparentorguardianmayappealthedecisionofthelocalschoolboardtotheStateBoardofEducationconsistentwiththeprovisionsofRSA21-N:11,III.

II.AchildwhoreachesthesixthbirthdayafterSeptember30shallnotberequiredtoattendschoolundertheprovisionsofthissectionuntilthefollowingschoolyear.III.Inthissection,"parent''meansaparent,guardian,orpersonhavinglegalcustodyofachild.


TheConValHighSchoolattendanceprocedureisbasedonthesepremises:

• Bylaw,allstudentsundertheageof18mustattendschoolexceptforlegallyacceptedexcusessuchasillness.Apublicschoolhasresponsibilityforenforcement.

• Theclassroomexperienceisimportant.Theinteractionofteacher,andstudentandstudentswitheachother,leadstolearningthatmaynototherwisetakeplace.

Expectations

• Studentsareexpectedtoattendschoolforthe180daysscheduledbythedistrictperyear.Parentsneedtocalltheattendancesecretaryat603-924-3869ext.3232toreporttheirstudentabsentonthedaythatthestudentwillbeabsent.

• Ifthatisnotpossible,parentsmustsendanotewiththestudentuponhis/herreturntoschool.Absencesmaybepre-approvedbyanadministratorpriortotheneededabsence.Suchrequestsmustbemadeinwriting(aformisavailableforthispurposeinthemainoffice)andmaybeconsideredasexcused.Studentswillbeallowedtomakeupmissedworkiftheabsenceisexcused.

ExcusedabsencesMayincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Illness• Funeral/Deathinthefamily• Collegevisits• ReligiousHolidays• MedicalReasons(surgery,extendedillness,appointments)• Otherstobedeterminedbyadministration

UnexcusedabsencesStudentswhoseabsenceshavebeendeterminedunexcusedwillbeinviolationofschoolpolicy,districtpolicyandstatelaw.

• 5unexcusedabsences:Theparent/guardianwillreceivealetterandthestudentwillmeetwiththestudentassistancecounselor.

• 10unexcusedabsences:Theparent/guardian&studentarerequiredtoattendameetingwiththestudentassistancecounselor,schoolcounselorandadministrator.

• 15unexcusedabsences:Theparent/guardian&studentarerequiredtoattendameetingwithandadministrator,schoolcounselor,districtcourtliaisonandassistantsuperintendent.

Procedure

• Teacherswillmaintainarecordofabsencesandtardinessforeachstudentenrolledintheircourse.• Theattendancesecretarywillattempttomakedailycallstothefamilyofeachabsentstudentunlessthe

absencesarepre-approvedbyanadministrator,ortheattendancesecretaryhasbeennotifiedviaparentphonecalloftheabsence.

• Questionsorconcernsregardingtheattendancepolicyshouldbedirectedtoadministration.Studentswillreceiveazeroforparticipationiftheyaredeterminedtobeunexcusedfromclass,andcreditforanyclassworkmissedwillbedeterminedbythefacultyandadministrationofConValHighSchool.Unexcusedabsencesincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Absencesforwhichtheattendancesecretaryhasnotbeennotified(throughphonecontactornotefromtheparent)

• Classcuts• Otherstobedeterminedbyadministration

ExcusedVersusUnexcusedTardinessToSchool


Tardinesstoschoolisconsideredexcusedonlywhenastudentpresentsanotefromaparentorlegalguardianthatstatestheunavoidableeventcausingthetardiness.Someexamplesincludethefollowing:

• Anearlymorningmedical/dentalappointment• Afamilyemergency• Acaraccidentorbreakdown

Allothertardinessisconsideredunexcusedevenifaccompaniedbyanotefromaparentorlegalguardian.Someexamplesincludethefollowing:

• Alarmdidn’tgooff/overslept• Poorweather(attimestheschoolexcusesthistardiness)• Friendwaslatedrivingmetoschool• Tootiredtogetupontime

Thesearegeneralguidelines.Ifaparentorguardianhasaspecialsituationoraoneofakindeventthatresultsinastudent’stardinesstoschool,pleasecallthemainofficeandasktospeakwithanadministrator.Threeunexcusedtardiestoclassorschoolwithinatwoweekperiodwillresultinadisciplinaryconsequence.Ourgoalinestablishingtheseproceduresistounderscoretheimportanceofarrivingto“work”ontime.Wefeelwewouldberemissasaneducationalinstitutionifwedidnotestablishthekindofrealisticstandardforattendancethatstudentswillencounterintheworldoutsideourwalls.DismissalsIfastudentistobedismissedduringtheschooldayforanyreason,anotefromtheparentorguardianofthestudent,withthereasonfordismissal,mustbegiventotheattendanceofficeatthebeginningoftheschoolday.Adismissalslipwillbeprovidedtothestudentandhe/shemustsignoutatthemainofficeattheapprovedreleasetime.Intheeventofanunexpectedneedforastudent’srelease,theattendanceofficerequiresasmuchnoticeaspossiblefromtheparentorguardiansothatthestudentmaybelocatedandinformedoftheneedfordismissal.Pleasecalltheattendancesecretary@603-924-3869;ext.3232withnotificationandthereasonforanyunplanneddismissal.Ifastudentbecomesillduringtheday,he/shemustreporttothehealthofficetobeassessedbytheschoolnurse.Studentscannotbedismissediftheyareillwithoutgoingthroughthenurse;theymustbedismissedthroughthehealthofficeinorderthatsymptomscanbedocumentedfordatacollection.HomeworkRequestsStudentsareexpectedtocontacttheirteachersbyemailorotherstudentsintheeventofasingleday’sabsence.Studentsortheirparentsshouldcontacttheirschoolcounseloriftheabsenceextendsbeyond3daysforillnessorsuspension.Teachersrequire24hournoticetorespondtosuchrequests.MakeupWorkAllworkmustbemadeupafterastudent’sabsence.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoprocureassignmentsfromeachclassroomteacher.Thetimeperiodformakeupworkshouldberelativetotheamountoftimemissed.Itshouldbenotedthatmakeupworkdoesnotadequatelyreplacetheinstructionaltimelostforaschoolabsence.


SpecialProgramsandSupportsAdultDiplomaProgramStudentsseekinganalternativetotheregulardaydiplomamayenrollintheadultdiplomaprogramadministeredbyMonadnockCommunityEducation.The20creditrequirementofthisprogrammeetstheminimumrequirementsoftheStateofNewHampshirefortheawardingofanadulteducationdiploma.Formsforthispurposeareavailableintheschooldepartment.Studentsmayenrollinthisprogramonlyafterapplyingforadmission,andreceivingpermissionfromthehighschoolprincipalordesigneetodoso.Studentsundertheageof18musthavewrittenpermissionoftheirparent/guardian.Thisalternativeisnotrecommendedforstudentswhoplantoapplytofour-yearcollegesafterhighschool.NewHampshireScholarsTheNewHampshireScholarsProgramrecommendsaCoreCourseofStudytohighschoolstudentsthatgiveseveryparticipatingstudenttheadvantageofwell-rounded,morechallengingcourseworkinEnglish,math,science,socialstudiesandforeignlanguage.StudentswhoundertakethisrigorousCoreCourseofStudywillchallengethemselvestodotheirbestworkduringtheirhighschoolcareerandwillenjoyawiderrangeofpostsecondaryoptionsupongraduation.Attheendoftheschoolyear,allstudentswhohavesuccessfullycompletedtheCoreCourseofStudywillberecognizedasNewHampshireScholars.NewHampshireScholars'highschooltranscriptswillindicatethattheyhavesuccessfullycompletedtheCoreCourseofStudy.Otherformsofrecognitionmightincludeamedallion,specialrecognitioninalocalnewspaper,orcouponsforlocalbusinesses.ProjectRunningStart/DualEnrollmentCoursesDualenrollmentcoursesareavailableatConValthroughanarticulationagreementwiththeNewHampshireCommunityCollegeSystem(NHCCS).Forasmallfee,studentsmayearncollegecreditsforProjectRunningStartcourses.ConValoffersdualenrollmentcoursesinthefollowingsubjects:Pre-EngineeringIandII,IntrotoComputerProgramming,PCMaintenanceandRepair,CISCONetworking,TopicsinAppliedCollegeMath,AutomotiveServiceRepair,AutoBodyCollisionRepair,ParalegalStudies,PrecisionMachiningTechnologyandGraphicDesignII.

StudentDriving/ParkingPermitsTheConValSchoolDistrictprovidestransportationtoandfromschool,includinglatebussesforafter-schoolactivities.AtCVHS,wearefortunatetobeabletoofferseniorsandjuniorsifspaceisavailableanopportunitytoparktheirvehiclesatCVHS.Weencouragestudentstocarpooltoschoolorridethebus.WealsostronglyencouragestudentstolocktheirvehiclesatalltimeswhileonCVHSproperty.ConValHighSchoolisnotresponsibleforitemsstolenormissingfromvehicleswhileonCVHSproperty.VehiclesonConValSchoolDistrictpropertymaybesubjecttosearchbytheadministration.Theparkinglotwillbemonitoredonaregularbasis.


Driverswhoviolatetheparkingguidelinesaresubjecttotowingatthedriver’s/owner’sexpense.Permitsmayberevokedwithoutrefundif:

• Astudentparksinaspotdesignatedashandicapped,• Astudentreturnstohis/hercarduringtheschooldaywithoutpermissionfromadministration,• Astudentparksinaspotdesignatedforstaff,• Astudentleavescampuswithoutpermission,• Astudenttransportsothersoffcampus,• Astudentdrivesrecklesslyonschoolproperty,• AstudentdisplaysanybehaviorthatisdeemednotinthebestinterestoftheCVHSdrivingcommunityby

administration.Uponarrivalatschool,studentsmustparktheircars,exitfromtheircarsandreportdirectlytotheinteriorofthebuildingdelete.Theparkingareaisnotaplaceforloiteringbefore,duringorafterschool.StudentsmayNOTselltheirpermitstootherstudents,ormakecopiesofpermitstoprovidetootherstudents.ApermitmaybeobtainedONLYfromtheConValadministration.Studentsfoundtohaveviolatedthisexpectationwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionbytheadministration,includingbutnotlimitedto,revocationofparkingprivileges.TeachersinAcademicServiceCenters(TASC)ConvalHighSchoolhasdesignedTASC(TeachersinAcademicServiceCenters)asadailyresponsetointerventionblock(RTI).Thisblockwasdevelopedoveratwo-yearperiodtoreflecttheneedformoreacademicsupportandenrichmentwithintheschoolday.Thisdaily,forty-threeminuteperiodprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoschedulethemselvestoworkwiththeirteacherstoeithermakeupworkorreceiveadditional,targetedinstruction.Teachersmayalsoschedulestudentstoaddressacademicneedsormake-upworkduringTASC.Studentswhodonotneedadditionalsupportareexpectedtoschedulethistimeforenrichmentortoengageinanextendedlearningopportunity(ELO).StudentsdevelopaweeklyTASCschedulewiththeirTASChomeroomteachersonMondaysandthenspendtheremainderoftheweekwiththeiracademicteachersorotherlearningenvironment,suchascomputerlabsorthelibrary.


ConValHighSchoolServicesFoodServicesConValFoodServiceoffersavarietyofmealoptionsatthehighschoolcafé.Breakfastisofferedbeforeschoolstarts,beginningat7:00am.Breakfastchoicesincludeadailyhomemadespecial(pancakes,breakfastburrito,grilledegg&cheesesandwich,orFrenchtoastonhomemadebread),avarietyoffreshlybakeditems,bagels,breakfastsandwiches,assortedcereals,milk,juices,freshfruitsandyogurt.Lunchoptionsincludeachoiceofthefeaturedentrée,avegetarianoption,pizza,home-madecalzones,freshlymadesalads,andavarietyofsandwiches,subsandwraps.Allmealscomewithsaladorveggies,fruitandmilk.Avarietyofhealthyalacarteoptions,includingfreshlybakedcookies,arealsoavailabledaily.Freeandreducedpricemealsareavailableuponapplicationapproval.Nochargingortwopartychecksareaccepted.CounselingServicesSchoolcounselorsadvocatefortheneedsofallstudentsbyprovidingguidanceandsupporttomaximizeeachstudent'spotentialandacademicachievement.Inpartnershipwithothereducators,parents,andthecommunity,schoolcounselorsfacilitateasupportsystemtoensurethatallstudentsarepreparedacademicallyandsociallywiththeknowledgeandskillsnecessarytocontributeatthehighestlevelasproductivemembersofsociety.CVHSschoolcounselorsprovidesupportforstudentsthroughclassroomguidancelessons,groupcounselingsessions,individualcounseling,consultationwithparentsandteachers,andthroughcollaborationwithothercommunityresources.Counselingguidancelessonstaughtbyschoolcounselorsintheclassroomareintendedtogivestudentstheknowledge,skills,andattitudesthatleadtoacademic,careerandpersonal/socialdevelopment.Section504PlansSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,29U.S.C.794,prohibitsdiscriminationonthebasisofdisabilityinfederallyassistedprograms(suchasschooldistricts).Theregulationsdefineanindividualwithadisabilityasanypersonwho:

• Hasaphysicalormentalimpairmentwhichsubstantiallylimitsoneormoremajorlifeactivities;functionssuchascaringforoneself,performingmanualtasks,walking,seeing,hearing,speaking,breathing,learningorworking.

• Hasarecordofsuchanimpairment;or• Isregardedashavingsuchimpairment.

HealthServicesTheConValHealthOfficehastwoRegisteredNurseswhoserveastheSchoolNurses,toassiststudentsindealingwithhealthissuesinaconfidentialmanner.TheHealthOfficealsoassistsstudentsinachievingoptimumlevelsofwellnessbyprovidingresourcesforhealtheducation,teachingbasicprinciplesofhealthwithindividualstudents,insmallgroups,orinclassroompresentations.TheSchoolNursesareavailablethroughouttheschooldaytoofferhealthcaretostudentsexperiencingbothchronicandacutehealthproblems.Theymaintaincontactwithparentsintheeventthatastudent’shealthproblemrequiresthattheybesenthome.Parentsareencouragedtocommunicateanyhealth-relatedissuesconcerningtheirson/daughtertothenurses,andmaybeassuredthatallsuchinformationwillbekeptconfidential.


InthecaseofaLTA(lifethreateningallergy)and/orachronicconditionthatputsastudentatrisk(i.e.seizuredisorder,diabetes,etc.),amedicalalertmaybesharedwiththestaffwithpriorparentalpermission.MedicationsSeefulldistrictpolicyinthispublication

• Prescribedmedicationshouldnotbetakenduringschoolhoursifitispossibletoachievethemedicalregimenathome.However,shouldastudent’sconditionnecessitatetheadministrationofaprescribedmedicationduringschoolhours,theNursemustbecontactedandthemedicationprovidedbyanadultintheoriginalpharmacycontainer,withalicensedHealthcareProvider’swrittenorders(whichmaybefaxeddirectlytothehealthofficeat924-0046).Nomorethana30-daysupplymaybekeptatschool.

• Over-the-countermedicationsforindividualstudentsmustbedeliveredbyanadultinanew,sealedcontainer.AwrittenorderbyalicensedHealthcareProvidermayberequiredatthediscretionoftheSchoolNurseforOTC’s.

• Severalover-the-countermedicationsarestockedintheHealthOfficeandmaybeadministeredwithparentalpermission.Permissionformscanbefoundathttp://cvhs.convalsd.net/health-office/health-office-forms/.

• Studentsmayself-carryandadministertheirownasthmainhalerand/orepi-pen.AmedicationformwithparentalpermissionandwrittenauthorizationfromaHealthcareProviderisrequired.Theseformsareavailableinthehealthofficeoronline@http://cvhs.convalsd.net/health-office/health-office-forms/.Ifastudentcarriesoneoftheseemergencymedications,theparent/guardianisstronglyencouragedtosupplythehealthofficewithabackup.

• Studentsarenotallowedtocarryanyothermedicationswiththematschool.• Anyremainingmedicationeitherattheendoftheschoolyearorafteramedicationisdiscontinuedmust

bepickedupbyaparent/guardianoritwillbediscarded.ImmunizationsIncompliancewithNHRSA141-C:20-aPublicHealthRulesandConvalDistrictPolicy,studentsmustmeetallimmunizationrequirementspriortoschoolentranceunlessthestudenthasappliedforandmetStateexemptionsrequirements.Pleaserefertothedistrictwebsitehttp://cvhs.convalsd.net/health-office/health-office-forms/forcurrentimmunizationrequirementsandexemptionformsorcontacttheHealthOfficeforcopies.ExclusionDuringOutbreakofDiseaseDuringanoutbreakofacommunicablediseaseforwhichimmunizationisrequired,anexemptedchildmaynotbeabletoattendschooluntiltheoutbreakisdeemedover.Forexample,iftheschoolhadachickenpoxoutbreak,thestudentcouldbeexcludedfromschooliftheydonothaveproofofimmunitytothediseaseorhavenothadthevaricellavaccine.OneofthemanyrolesofaSchoolNurseiscommunicablediseaseprevention.Thankyouinadvanceformakingsuretheimmunizationrequirementsaremetpriortothestartofschoolsoyourson/daughterwillbeabletoattendschool.Illness/Injury

• Studentsmustbefever-free(atemperature<100degrees)for24hourswithoutfever-reducingmedicationbeforereturningtoschool.

• Studentsmustbefreeofvomitinganddiarrheafor24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.• Ifastudentbecomesillduringtheschoolday,he/shemustreporttothehealthofficetobeassessedby

theSchoolNurse.StudentscannotbedismissediftheyareillwithoutgoingtotheHealthOfficefirst.TheymustbedismissedthroughtheHealthOfficesothatsymptomscanbedocumentedfordatacollectionandadismissalformwillbeissued.


• Ifyourstudentisreturningtoschoolwithacastorsling,crutchesorwheelchair,sutures(stitches),aftersurgery,orwithanykindofactivityrestriction,theSchoolNurseswillneedwritteninstructionsfromyourHealthcareProvider.

• Causesof“pinkeye”(conjunctivitis)arevariedandeyesaresometimesswollenandirritatedwithacleardrainage,byallergensorvirus.However,yourstudentshouldstayhomefromschoolandyourhealthcareprovidercalledifthereismucusorpusdrainagefromoneorbotheyeswithorwithoutitching,iftheeyeisred,puffyand/orpainful,and/orthereiscrustinessuponwaking.Ifyourson/daughterisdiagnosedwithbacterialconjunctivitis(pinkeye),theymayreturntoschool24hoursaftertreatmentisstarted.

• Studentsmusthaveacompletephysicalexamination,performedwithinthepast2years,forenrollment. Pleaseprovidethenurseswithanup-to-datephysicalexamfromyourstudent’sHealthcareProvider.

• Parentsmaycalltheschoolnursesat924-3869x4506orx4402forfurtherinformationconcerninganyaspectoftheschool’shealthservices.

Library,IntegrationandTechnologyServicesTofosterstudentlearningand21stcenturyskills,ConValHighSchoolhasformedateamofLibrary,Integration,andTechnologyServices(LITS)professionals.Theteamconsistsofalibrarian,atechnologyintegrator,asystemsadministrator,andseveralinformationspecialists.ConValHighSchoolmaintainsamixedcomputerplatformenvironmentthatprovidesaccesstoboththeWindowsandMacintoshoperatingsystems.Theschool’sserversareenterprise-levelHPserverswhich,inconjunctionwithHPProCurveswitches,provideawiredbackbonewitha1Gbpsthroughputspeedtotheinternalnetwork.Internetaccessisprovidedbythreebusiness-classComcastmodemsandaloadbalancerthatensuresamaximum25MBdownloadspeedthroughoutthebuilding.Allclassroomteachersuseschool-issuedlaptopstofacilitatetechnology-enabledinstructionandclassroommanagement.Morethan85%ofclassroomsuseinteractivewhiteboards(SmartBoardsandPolyvisionENOs)aswellasceiling-mounted,interactiveLCDprojectors(InFocus).Alllibraryresourcescanbeaccessedviaa24/7onlinecatalogandresearchportalprovidedbyDestiny.Theresourcesincludepremiumdatabases,suchasEBSCOHost,theEncyclopediaBritannica,Issues&Controversies,BiographyinContext,andothers.Forresearchpurposes,studentsuseEasyBibtoeasilytakeresearchnotesandcreatebibliographies.LibGuidesarebeingprovidedfordifferentcourses.StudentscanalsoaccesstheGaleVirtualReferenceLibrary,eitherfromschoolorfromhome.Thelibraryoffersforcirculationavarietyoftechnologytoolsforstudentlearningandinstruction,includingdigitalstillanddigitalvideocameras,scanners,andportableLCDprojectors.Broadcastreceptionandvideostreamingcapabilitiesexistthroughoutthebuildingtofacilitatestudentliveparticipationinhistoricevents,suchaspresidentialinaugurations.ConValhastencomputerlabsofvaryingsizesdedicatedtoinstructionandlearning,includingareasinSpecialEducation,AlternativeEducation,andLifeSkills.OnelabisreservedforstudentstakingonlinecoursesthroughtheVirtualLearningAcademyCharterSchool(VLACS).ComputercentersintheRegion14AppliedTechnologyCenter(ATC)addanothereightcomputerlabs,includinglabsdedicatedtographics,CAD,engineering,androbotics.OneATClabisdedicatedexclusivelytodigitalphotographyanddigitalvideoproduction.TheATCalsomaintainstheDistanceLearningCenter(DLC)withvideoconferencingcapabilitiesprovidedbyPolycom.ThereisalsoadedicatedworldlanguagelabusingSanakoLab100technology.Itprovidesdigitalaudioforforeignlanguageinstruction,includingaudioondemand,phoneconversation,pairedandgroupdiscussions,recordedresponses,andAPexamfunctionality.SpecialEducationServicesThespecialeducationdepartmentatConValHighSchoolworkscloselywiththeotherdepartmentsattheschooltoensurethatstudentsofeveryabilitylevelareabletoaccessappropriateeducationalopportunities.Special


educationteachers/casemanagers,togetherwithparaprofessionals,areavailabletoteach,counselandadvocateforstudentswithIndividualizedEducationPlans(IEP).Thespecialeducationdepartmentoffersthreemodelsofsupport:co-teaching,corecurriculumcoursestaughtbyspecialeducators,andParaprofessionalsinclasses.ConValSchoolDistrictPoliciesForfullDistrictPolicies,seehttp://schoolboard.convalsd.net/district-policy-sections/district-policies/Non-DiscriminationTheSchoolBoard,inaccordancewiththerequirementsofthefederalandstatelaws,andtheregulationswhichimplementthoselaws,herebydeclaresformallythatitisthepolicyoftheBoard,initsactionsandthoseofitsemployeesandstudents,thatthereshallbenodiscriminationonthebasisofage,sex,race,creed,color,maritalstatus,physicalormentaldisability,nationalorigin,sexualorientation,oranyothercategoriesprotectedbylawforemploymentin,participationin,admission/accessto,oroperationandadministrationofanyeducationalprogramoractivityintheSchoolDistrict.Inquiries,complaints,andothercommunicationsrelativetothispolicyandtotheapplicablelawsandregulationsconcernedwithnon-discriminationshallbereceivedbytheSuperintendentorhis/herdesignee.Thispolicyofnon-discriminationisapplicabletoallpersonsemployedorservedbytheDistrict.Anycomplaintsorallegedinfractionsofthepolicy,laworapplicableregulationswillbeprocessedthroughthenon-discriminationgrievanceprocedure.ThispolicyimplementsPL94-142,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,TitleIIoftheAmericanwithDisabilitiesAct,TitleVIorVIIoftheCivilRightsactof1964,TitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972,andthelawsofNewHampshirepertainingtonon-discrimination.VideoSurveillanceonSchoolPropertyTheSchoolBoardauthorizestheuseofvideodevicesonDistrictpropertytoensurethehealth,welfare,andsafetyofallstaff,studentsandvisitorstoDistrictpropertyandtosafeguardDistrictbuildings,grounds,andequipment.TheSuperintendentwillapproveappropriatelocationsforsurveillancedevices.Placementofthevideocameraswillbebasedonthepresumptionandbeliefthatstudents,staffandvisitorshavenoreasonableexpectationofprivacyinpublicareasorquasi-publicareasoratpublicevents.Suchlocationsmayincludegymnasiums,libraries,cafeterias,hallwaysandoutsideperimeters.Signswillbepostedonschoolbuildingtonotifystudents,staffandvisitorsthatvideocamerasmaybeinuse.Parentsandstudentswillalsobenotifiedthroughthestudenthandbook.Copiesofvideorecordingsfromsurveillancecameraswillnormallyberetainedforaperiodoftwoweeksandthereafterwillbeerasedeitherbydeletionorcopyingoverwithanewrecording.Ifarecordingcontainsevidenceofanymisconductorcrime,itwillberetaineduntilthematterhasbeenfullyresolved.Anyreleaseorviewing/listeningofrecordingswillbeinaccordancewiththelawandwilltakeintoconsiderationtheprivacyrightsofstudentsdepictedontherecording.RecordingsfromsurveillancecamerasmaybereviewedbyDistrictpersonnelfordisciplinaryorinvestigativepurposesandmaybeusedasevidenceinanydisciplinaryorcriminalproceedings.RecordingsfromsurveillancecameraswillnotbeusedinconnectionwiththeannualevaluationofteachersundertheConValTeacherEvaluationPlan.RecordingsfromsurveillancecamerasarenotconsiderededucationalrecordsunderFERPA,unlesstheyaremaintainedaspartofastudentdisciplinaryproceeding.


ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesTheConValBoardencouragesstudentstopursueExtendedLearningOpportunities(ELO)asameansofacquiringknowledgeandskillsthroughinstructionorstudythatisoutsidethetraditionalclassroommethodology.ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,independentstudy,privateinstruction,performinggroups,internships,communityservice,apprenticeships,onlinecourses/distanceeducation,orotheropportunitiesapprovedbytheSuperintendentorhis/herdesignee,inconjunctionwithBoardpolicies.ThepurposeofELOsistoprovideeducationalexperiencesthataremeaningfulandrelevant,andthatprovidestudentswithopportunitiestoexploreandachieveathighlevels.Inordertomaximizestudentachievementandmeetdiversepathwaysforlearning,thispolicypermitsstudentstoemployELOsthatarestimulatingandintellectuallychallenging,andthatenablestudentstofulfillorexceedtheexpectationssetforthbyStateminimumstandardsandapplicableConValBoardpolicies.RolesandResponsibilitiesAllprogramsofstudymustmeetorexceedtheproficienciesandskillsidentifiedbytheNewHampshireStateBoardofEducation,applicablerulesandregulationsoftheDepartmentofEducation,andallapplicableBoardpolicies.AllprogramsofstudyproposedthroughthisprogramshallhavespecificinstructionalobjectivesalignedwiththeStateminimumstandardsandtheDistrict’scurriculumstandards.AllExtendedLearningOpportunitieswillcomplywithapplicablelawsandregulations,includingchildlaborlawsandregulationsgoverningoccupationalsafety.Studentswishingtopursueprogramsofstudyundertheseguidelinesmustfirstpresenttheirproposaltotheschool’sELOCoordinator(s)forapproval.Thenameandcontactinformationfortheschool’sELOCoordinator(s)willbefoundintheStudent/ParentHandbookandbycontactingthePrincipal’sOfficeand/ortheSchoolCounselingDepartment.ThedesignatedELOCoordinatorwillassiststudentsinpreparingtheapplicationformandothernecessarypaperwork.The2017-2018ELOCoordinatorisKristinIngram.ThePrincipaland/ordesigneewillhaveprimaryresponsibilityandauthorityforensuringtheimplementationofELOsandallaspectsofsuchprograms.ThePrincipalwilldeterminewhowillberesponsibleforapprovingstudenteligibilityandsuchapprovalwillincludeaconsiderationoftheoverallbenefits,costs,advantagesanddisadvantagestoboththestudentandthedistrict.StudentsapprovedforanELOsmusthaveparental/guardianpermissiontoparticipateinsuchaprogram.SuchpermissionwillbegrantedthroughaMemorandumofUnderstandingforEducationalServicessignedbytheparent/legalguardianandreturnedtothedistrictbeforebeginningtheprogram.Allextendedlearningopportunities,includingthecostoffees,books,andtransportation,notinitiatedanddesignedbytheDistrict,shallbethefinancialresponsibilityofthestudentorhis/herparent/legalguardian.HighSchoolExtendedLearningOpportunitiesELOsmaybetakenforcreditormaybetakentosupplementregularacademiccourses.IftheExtendedLearningOpportunityistakenforcredit,theprovisionsofPolicyIMBC,AlternativeCreditOptions,willapply.Thegrantingofcreditshallbebasedonastudent’smasteryofcoursecompetencies,asdefinedbyPoliciesILBA,AssessmentofEducationalPrograms,andILBAA,HighSchoolCompetencyAssessmentsasevaluatedbyHighlyQualifiedTeachers.ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesmayalsobeusedtofulfillprerequisiterequirementsforadvancedclassesbasedoncompetenciesevaluatedbyaHighlyQualifiedTeacher.ThePrincipaland/ordesigneewillreviewanddeterminecreditsthatwillbeawardedforextendedlearningopportunitiestowardstheattainmentofahighschooldiploma.Parents/Guardiansand/orstudentsmayappealdecisionsrenderedbythePrincipalwithintheprovisionsbelow(seeappealprocess).


Studentselectingindependentstudy,collegecoursework,internships,orotherextendedlearningopportunitiesthatareheldoffthehighschoolcampuswillberesponsibleforprovidingtheirowntransportationtoandfromtheoff-campussite.Studentsapprovedforoff-campusextendedlearningopportunitiesareresponsiblefortheirpersonalsafetyandwell-being.Extendedlearningopportunitiesatoff-campussiteswillrequireasignedagreementamongtheschool,thestudent,andadesignatedagentofthethird-partyhost.Theagreementshouldspecifytherolesandresponsibilitiesofeachparty.ProgramIntegrityInordertoinsuretheintegrityofthelearningexperienceapprovedunderthisprogram,thestudentwillberequiredperiodicallyorupondemandtoprovideevidenceofprogressandattendance.ThePrincipal,ordesignee,willberesponsibleforcertifyingcoursecompletionandtheawardofcreditsconsistentwiththeDistrict’spoliciesongraduation.Ifastudentisunabletocompletetheextendedlearningopportunityforvalidreasons,thePrincipal,ordesignee,orassignedHighlyQualifiedTeacherwillevaluatetheexperiencecompletedtodateandmakeadeterminationfortheawardofpartialcreditorrecommendanalternativeexperience.Ifastudentceasestoattendorisunabletocompletetheextendedlearningopportunityforinsufficientreason(lackofeffort,failuretofollowthrough,indecision,etc.),theschool’sexistinggradingprocedureswillbefollowed.Inordertocertifycompletionofco-curricularprogramsandactivitiesbaseduponspecificinstructionalobjectivesalignedtothestandards,theschoolwilldevelopappropriatemechanismstodocumentstudentprogressandprogramcompletiononstudentgradereportrecords.StudentstransferringfromotherschoolswhorequestacceptanceofcoursecreditsawardedthroughsimilarextendedlearningopportunityprogramsshallhavetheirtranscriptsevaluatedbytheSchoolCounselorandPrincipal.GradingSystemTheSuperintendentandthebuildingPrincipalswilldevelopagradingsystemappropriateforthegradelevelsoftherespectiveschools.ThegradingsystemwillbeapprovedbytheBoardandpublishedintheParent-StudentHandbook.Allgradingdecisionsshallbemadeatthebuildinglevelandthedecisionshallbefinal.PromotionandRetentionofStudentsTheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneeandthebuildingprincipalsshalldevelopguidelinesforthepromotionandretentionofstudents.TheseguidelinesshallbepublishedintheParent-StudentHandbook.Criteriatobeconsideredregardingthepromotionofstudentsshouldinclude,butisnotlimitedto,astudent’smasteryofcourselevelcompetencies,grades,andteacherrecommendations.GraduationRegaliaAcceptableattireandregaliaforgraduationceremonieswillbedeterminedbythebuildingPrincipal,andpublishedinadvanceintheschoolhandbook.ExceptionsandchangeswillbemadeonlyatthediscretionofthebuildingPrincipal.


AstudentshallhavetherighttowearadressuniformissuedtothestudentbyabranchoftheUnitedStatesArmedForceswhileparticipatinginthegraduationceremony,providedthat:

I.ThestudenthasfulfilledalloftherequirementsforreceivingahighschooldiplomainthestateofNewHampshireandtheschooldistrictandisotherwiseeligibletoparticipateinthegraduationceremony;II.ThestudenthascompletedbasictrainingforandisanactivememberofabranchoftheUnitedStatesArmedForces.

Astudentwearingadressuniformshallnotberequiredtowearanyotherpieceofregalia,ortoweartheuniforminamannerinconsistentwiththecustomsandregulationsofhis/herbranchofservice.Thepolicylanguageregardingmilitaryuniformsshallbeincludedintheschoolhandbook.AlternativeCreditOptionsTheSchoolBoardencouragesincreasededucationaloptionsforstudents.Creditsmaybeearnedthroughalternativemethodsoutsideofregularclassroom-basedinstructionofferedbythedistrictschools.Awardingofcreditstobeappliedtowardhighschoolgraduationwillbedeterminedbythehighschoolprincipal,andwillbegrantedonlyiftherequestfulfillsthefollowing:

• Therequestissubmittedwithaplantoachievecompetencythatmeetsorexceedstherigorousacademicstandardsrequiredbytheschoolforstudentsenrolledinacreditcourseofferedbytheschool.

• Theplanincludesclearexpectationsforperformance.• Theplanincludesclearlydefinedmethodsandexpectationsforassessment.• Verificationoftheplan’smeritcanbeevaluatedinatimelyfashionanddoesnotcauseunnecessary

burdenoftheresourcesoftheadministration.Studentsearningcreditviaalternativemethodswillparticipateinallassessmentsrequiredbythestatewideeducationimprovementandassessmentprogram.TheBoarddirectstheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneetoestablishregulationsandproceduresforimplementingthispolicythatwillinclude:Definitionsofallowablealternativelearningopportunities

• Reasonablelimitsonthenumberofapprovedalternativecoursesthatcanbeadministeredeachschoolyear–school-wideandperstudent

• Thenumberofalternativecreditseachstudentmayusetowardgraduationrequirements• Applicationandapprovalprocess• Criteriafordeterminingwhichrequestssatisfyaparticularsubjectarearequirement• Identificationofperson(s)responsibleforapproval,supervision,andmonitoringprogress• Requirementsthatalternativeopportunitiesmeetthesamerigorousacademicoutcomesastraditional

classroomdelivery• Assuranceofequalaccessforallstudents• AssurancethatapprovedalternativelearningopportunitiesareconsistentwithallpoliciesoftheDistrict• TheprocedurewillbemadepublicontheConValDistrictwebsiteandwithintheConValRegionalHigh

SchoolStudentHandbook.ItisthepolicyoftheConValSchoolBoardthatalternativemethodsforawardingofcreditmayinclude:

• CompetencytestinginlieuofenrollmentundertheprovisionsofPolicyILBAA• Interdisciplinarycredit


• Satisfactorycompletionofcourserequirementsatanotherpublicschooldistrict,anapprovedprivateschool,orahome-schoolingexperience

• Transferofcreditsearnedbystudentsbeforeenrollinginthedistrict,suchasstudentmovingintoNewHampshirefromanotherstateorcountry

• ExtendedLearningOpportunitiesundertheprovisionofPolicyIHBH• Online/virtuallearningopportunitiesundertheprovisionsofPolicyIMBA• CollegeCredit/DualCredit• EarlyCollege• MiddleSchoolaccelerationtotheextentthatthecourseworkexceedstherequirementsforseventhor

eighthgrade,isconsistentwiththerelatedhighschoolcourse(s),andthestudentachievessatisfactorystandardsofperformance.

Ifthestudentdemonstratesknowledgeandabilitiesonaplacementpre-testdevelopedbytheschooldistrictforaparticularcourse,thestudentshallnotreceivecreditforthecourse,butshallbeallowedtotakeamoreadvancedlevelofthesubjectoranelective.FundingUnlessotherwiserecommendedbytheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneeandapprovedbytheConValSchoolBoard,underordinarycircumstancesstudentsortheirparents/guardiansareresponsibleforallrelatedexpensesincludingtuitionandtextbooks.TheDistrictmaypaythefeeforexpelledstudentswhoarepermittedtotakecoursesinalternativesettings.IfpaidbytheDistrict,andthecourseisnotcompleted,thestudentmustreimbursetheDistrictforexpenses.StudentReleasePrecautionsAllschoolpersonnelaretobeinstructedtorefuserequestsforstudentstoleavetheschoolgroundsoncetheyhavecometotheschoolorhavebeendepositedtherefromtheschoolbusesorothervehicles.Studentsshallnotleavetheschoolgroundsfromthetimetheyarriveuntilthetimeoftheirdepartureforhomeexceptasfollows:

• NoschoolorgrademaybedismissedbeforetheregularhourfordismissalexceptwiththeapprovaloftheOfficeoftheSuperintendentofSchools.

• Noteachermaypermitanyindividualpupiltoleaveschoolpriortotheregularhourofdismissalexceptbypermissionoftheprincipalorhis/herindicatedrepresentatives.

• Nopupilmaybepermittedtoleaveschoolpriortothedismissalhourforanyreasonunlesspermissionoftheparentorguardianhasbeenfirstsecured,norsenthomeunlessaresponsibleadultisatthehome.

AsprovidedbytheConValHighSchoolStudentHandbook,anystudentbeingreleasedduringtheschooldaymustbereleasedthroughtheschoolofficewhenhe/sheleavesandmustreporttotheofficewhenhe/shereturns,exceptthatstudentswhoareillmayalsobereleasedthroughthenurse’soffice.Studentswillbereleasedonlywhenlegallyauthorizedbytheparentorlegalguardian.Attendance,Absenteeism,TruancyAbsencesSchool-agedchildrenenrolledintheDistrictmustattendschoolinaccordancewithallapplicablestatelawsandBoardpolicies.TheeducationalprogramofferedbytheDistrictispredicateduponthepresenceofthestudentandrequirescontinuityofinstructionandclassroomparticipationinorderforstudentstoachieveacademicstandardsandconsistenteducationalprogress.AttendanceshallberequiredofallstudentsenrolledintheDistrictduringthedaysandhoursthatschoolisinsession.


TheConValSchoolBoardconsidersthefollowingtobeexcusedabsences:

• Illness• Recoveryfromaninjury• Requiredcourtattendance• Medicalanddentalappointments• Deathintheimmediatefamily• Observationorcelebrationofabonafidereligiousholiday• SuchothergoodcauseasmaybeacceptabletothePrincipalorpermittedbylaw

Anyabsencethathasnotbeenexcusedforanyofthesereasonswillbeconsideredanunexcusedabsence.Intheeventofanillness,parentsmustcalltheschoolandinformtheschoolofthestudent’sillnessandabsence.Forotherabsences,parentsmustprovidewrittennoticeorawrittenexcusethatstatesoneofthesereasonsfornon-attendance.ThePrincipalmayrequireparentstoprovideadditionaldocumentationinsupportoftheirwrittennotice,includingbutnotlimitedtodoctor’snotes,courtdocuments,obituaries,orotherdocumentssupportingtheclaimedreasonfornon-attendance.Ifparentswishfortheirchildtobeabsentforareasonnotlistedabove,theparentmustprovideawrittenexplanationofthereasonforsuchabsence,includingwhythestudentwillbeabsentandforhowlongthestudentwillbeabsent.ThePrincipalwillmakeadeterminationastowhetherthestatedreasonforthestudent’sabsenceconstitutesgoodcauseandwillnotifytheparentsviatelephoneandwritingofhis/herdecision.IfthePrincipaldeterminesthatgoodcausedoesnotexist,theparentsmayrequestaconferencewiththePrincipaltoagainexplainthereasonsfornon-attendance.ThePrincipalmaythenreconsiderhisinitialdetermination.However,atthisjuncture,thePrincipal’sdecisionshallbefinal.FamilyVacations/EducationalOpportunitiesGenerally,absencesotherthanforillnessorinjuryduringtheschoolyeararediscouraged.Theschoolprincipalorhis/herdesigneemay,however,grantspecialapprovalofabsenceforfamilyvacations,providedwrittenapprovalisgiveninadvance.Parentsareaskedtowriteanotetotheirchild'steacheratleasttwoweeksbeforethetrip.Thisadvanceplanningwillallowtheteacherenoughtimetoworkwithparentsandthestudentregardinghomeworkcompletion.TruancyTruancyisdefinedasanyunexcusedabsencefromclassorschool.Anyabsencethathasnotbeenexcusedforanyofthereasonslistedabovewillbeconsideredanunexcusedabsence.Tenhalf-daysorfivefulldays,oranyequivalentcombinationthereof,ofunexcusedabsenceduringaschoolyearconstituteshabitualtruancy.Ahalf-dayabsenceisdefinedasastudentmissingmorethantwohoursofinstructionaltimeandlessthanthreeandone-halfhoursofinstructionaltime.Anyabsenceofmorethanthreeandone-halfhoursofinstructionaltimeshallbeconsideredafull-dayabsence.ThePrincipalorTruantOfficerisherebydesignatedastheDistrictemployeeresponsibleforoverseeingtruancyissues.InterventionProcesstoAddressTruancyThePrincipalshallensurethattheadministrativeguidelinesonattendanceproperlyaddressthematteroftruancybyincludingaprocessthatidentifiesstudentswhoarehabituallytruant,asdefinedabove.


WhenthePrincipalordesigneeidentifiesastudentwhoishabituallytruantorwhoisindangerofbecominghabituallytruant,he/sheshallcommenceaninterventionwiththestudent,thestudent’sparents,andotherstaffmembersasmaybedeemednecessary.Theinterventionshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto:

• Investigationofthecause(s)ofthestudent’struantbehavior;• Modification,whenappropriate,ofhis/hereducationalthestudent’sprogramtomeetparticularneeds

thatmaybecausingthetruancy;• Developmentofaplan,involvingtheparents,designedtoreducethetruancy;• Alternativedisciplinarymeasures,butstillretainswhilestillretainingtherighttoimposedisciplinein

accordancewiththeDistrict’spoliciesandadministrativeguidelinesonstudentdiscipline;ParentalInvolvementinTruancyInterventionWhenastudentreacheshabitualtruancystatusorisindangerofreachinghabitualtruancystatus,thePrincipalordesigneewillsendthestudent’sparentaletterwhichincludes:

• Astatementthatthestudenthasbecomeorisindangerofbecominghabituallytruant;• Astatementoftheparent’sresponsibilitytoensurethatthestudentattendsschool;and• ArequestforameetingbetweentheparentsandthePrincipaltodiscussthestudent’struancyandto

developaplanforreducingthestudent’struancy.DevelopingandCoordinatingStrategiesforTruancyReductionTheBoardencouragestheadministrationtoseektruancy-preventionandtruancy-reductionstrategiesalongtherecommendationslistedbelow.

• Coordinatetruancy-preventionstrategiesbasedontheearlyidentificationoftruancy,suchaspromptnotificationofabsencestoparents.

• Assistschoolstafftodevelopsiteattendanceplansbyprovidingdevelopmentstrategies,resources,andreferralprocedures.

• Encourageandcoordinatetheadoptionofattendance-incentiveprogramsatschoolsitesandinindividualclassroomsthatrewardandcelebrategoodattendanceandsignificantimprovementsinattendance.

However,theseguidelinesshallbeadvisoryonly.TheSuperintendentisauthorizedtodevelopandutilizeothermeans,guidelines,andprogramsaimedatpreventingandreducingtruancy.ParentalNotificationofTruancyPolicyTheSuperintendentshallalsoensurethatthispolicyisincludedinorreferencedinthestudenthandbookandismadeavailabletoparentsannuallyatthebeginningofeachschoolyear.StudentRightsandResponsibilitiesTheprivilegesandrightsofallstudentsshallbeguaranteed.AprimaryresponsibilityoftheContoocookValleySchoolDistrictanditsprofessionalstafftoitsstudentsshallbethedevelopmentofanunderstandingandappreciationofourrepresentativeformofgovernment,therightsandresponsibilitiesoftheindividualandthelegalprocesseswherebynecessarychangesarebroughtaboutconsistentwiththeUnitedStateConstitution,itsamendmentsandtheNewHampshireConstitution.Theschoolisacommunityandtherulesandregulationsofaschoolarethelawsofthatcommunity.Allthoseenjoyingtherightsofcitizenshipintheschoolcommunitymustalsoaccepttheresponsibilitiesofcitizenship.Abasicresponsibilityofthosewhoenjoytherightsofcitizenshipistorespectthelawsofthecommunity.


Studentsshallhavetherighttopeaceablyandresponsiblyadvocatechangeofanylaw,policy,orregulation.Studentsmayexercisetheirrighttofreedomofexpressionthroughspeech,assembly,petition,andotherlawfulmeans.Theexerciseofthisrightmustnotinterferewiththerightsofothers.Freedomofexpressionmaynotbeutilizedtopresentmaterialwhichtendstobeobsceneorslanderous,ortodefamecharacter,ortoadvocateviolationoffederal,state,andlocallaws,orofficialschoolpolicies,rules,andregulations.Studentsmaypresentcomplaintstoteachersoradministrationofficials.Adequateopportunitiesshallbeprovidedforstudentstoexercisethisrightthroughchannelsestablishedforconsideringsuchcomplaints.StudentrightsandresponsibilitiesrelativetostudentconductandstudentdisciplineshallbepublishedintheParent-StudentHandbook,andwillbemadeavailableinanotherlanguageorpresentedorallyuponrequest.StudentdisciplinaryprocedureswillbeimplementedpursuanttotheprovisionsofBoardPoliciesJIAandJICD.StudentDueProcessRightsStudentsfacingdisciplinewillbeaffordedalldueprocessrightsgivenbylaw.TheSuperintendentordesigneeappointedinwriting,isauthorizedtosuspendanystudentfortendaysorlessforviolationsofschoolrulesorpolicies.TheSchoolBoard,orrepresentativethereof,designatedinwriting,isauthorizedtocontinuethesuspensioninexcessof10daysfollowingahearingwiththeaforementionedrepresentative.Anysuspensioninexcessof10daysmaybeappealedtotheBoardcommitteechargedwithdisciplinereview.Inadditiontotheprovisionsofthispolicy,theBoardrecognizestheapplicationofallpertinentprovisionsofRSA193:13andassociatedDepartmentofEducationrules.StudentdueprocessrightsshallbeprintedintheParent-StudentHandbookandwillbemadeavailableinanotherlanguage,asnecessary,orpresentedorallyuponrequest.StudentConductStudentshavearesponsibilitytoknowandrespecttherulesandregulationsoftheschool.Studentsshallreceiveannually,attheopeningofschool,apublication(studenthandbook)listingtherulesandregulationstowhichtheyaresubject.Suchpublicationwillbemadeavailableinanotherlanguageorpresentedorallyuponrequest.StudentConductonSchoolBussesStudentsusingDistricttransportationmustunderstandthattheyareunderthejurisdictionoftheSchoolfromthetimetheyboardthebusuntiltheyexitthebus.StudentstransportedinaschoolbusshallbeundertheauthorityoftheDistrictandundercontrolofthebusdriver.ContinueddisorderlyconductorpersistentrefusaltosubmittotheauthorityofthedrivershallbesufficientreasonsforastudenttobedeniedtheprivilegeoftransportationinaccordancewiththeregulationsoftheBoard.Thedriverofthebusshallbeheldresponsiblefortheorderlyconductofthestudentstransported.EachdriverhasthesupportoftheBoardinmaintaininggoodconductonthebus.Ifastudentistolosetheprivilegeofridingthebus,advancewarningwillbegiven,exceptforextrememisconduct.TheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneewilldeveloprulesandregulationsforconductonbuses,andtheseshallbeprintedintheParent-StudentHandbook,andmadeavailableinanotherlanguageorpresentedorallyuponrequest.DisciplineProcedures


SuspensionsofTenDaysorLessDuringtheSchoolYearStudentswithdisabilitiesshallbeentitledtothesameprotectionsandproceduresthatareavailabletostudentswithoutdisabilities.Schoolpersonnelmayremoveastudentwithadisability,whoviolatesthecodeofconduct,fromhisorhercurrenteducationalplacementundercertaincircumstances.Astudentmayberemovedtoaninterimalternativeeducationalsetting,anothersetting,orsuspension,fornotmorethanten(10)schooldaysatatimeforaviolationofschoolrulesinaccordancewiththedisciplinepolicyoftheDistrictthatisusedforallstudents,unlessitisdeterminedthattheremovalconstitutesachangeofplacement.Whenastudentisremovedfromhisorhercurrentplacementforten(10)orfewerdaysintheschoolyear,theDistrictshallnotberequiredtoprovideanyspecialorregulareducationservicesduringthesuspension,aslongasthoseremovalsdonotconstituteachangeofplacementunder34CFR300.536.Whentheseremovals(10days,orlessatonetime)accumulatetomorethanten(10)daysinaschoolyear,schoolpersonnel,inconsultationwithatleastoneofthestudent’steachers,shalldeterminetheextentofservicesneededtoenablethestudenttoprogressinthegeneralcurriculumandtowardtheIEPgoals,andthelocationinwhichtheserviceswillbeprovided.Schoolpersonnelmayconsideruniquecircumstancesonacase-by-casebasiswhetherachangeinplacementisappropriateforastudentwithadisabilitywhoviolatesthecodeofconduct.Changeofplacementincludesremovalformorethanten(10)consecutivedaysoraseriesofremovalsinexcessoften(10)daysthatconstituteapattern.Whendisciplinaryactionresultsinachangeofplacement,noticeshallbeprovidedtoparentsthedaythedecisionismade.SuspensionsofMoreThanTenDaysWhenanychangeinplacementiscontemplatedformorethanten(10)schooldaysbecauseofaviolationofacodeofstudentconduct,theDistrict,theparent,andrelevantmembersoftheIEPTeamshallconvenenolaterthanten(10)schooldaysaftertheschooldecidestosuspendthestudentandreview:

• allrelevantinformationinthestudent’sfile;• thestudent’sIEP;• anyteacherobservations;and• anyrelevantinformationprovidedbythestudent’sparents

Todetermine:

• iftheconductinquestionwascausedbythestudent’sdisabilityorhadadirectandsubstantialrelationshiptothestudent’sdisability;or

• iftheconductinquestionwasadirectresultoftheDistrict’sfailuretoimplementtheIEP.Ifeitheroftheabovedeterminationsareaffirmative,theconductshallbedeterminedtobeamanifestationofthestudent’sdisability.Ifdeterminedthatthestudent’sconductisadirectresultoftheDistrict’sfailuretoimplementtheIEP,theDistrictshalltakeimmediatestepstoremedythosedeficiencies.Ifthebehaviorisnotamanifestationofthestudent’sdisability,relevantdisciplinaryproceduresthatapplytostudentswithoutdisabilitiesmaybeappliedinthesamemannerastheywouldbeappliedtootherstudents,exceptthatappropriateeducationalservicesmustcontinue.ManifestationDeterminationDecisionIftheDistrict,theparent,andrelevantmembersoftheIEPTeamdeterminethatthestudent’sconductwasamanifestationofher/hiseducationaldisability,theIEPTeamshall:

• Conductafunctionalbehavioralassessmentandimplementabehavioralinterventionplanforthestudent,or

• Ifabehavioralinterventionplanhasbeendeveloped,theteamshallreviewtheexistingplanandmodifyitasnecessarytoaddressthebehavior;and


• Exceptunder“specialcircumstances”returnthestudenttotheplacementfromwhichs/hewasremoved,unlesstheparentandtheDistrictagreetoachangeofplacementaspartofthemodificationofthebehavioralinterventionplan.

“SpecialCircumstances”allowingforremovaltoanInterimAlternativeEducationalSettingThestudentmayberemovedfromher/hiscurrentplacementbyschoolpersonnelandplacedbytheIEPTeaminanInterimAlternativeEducationalSetting(IAES)foruptoforty-five(45)schooldayswithoutregardtothemanifestationdeterminationincaseswherethestudent:

• Carriedorpossessedaweapontooratschool,onschoolpremises,ortoorataschoolfunctionunderjurisdictionofastateeducationalagency(SEA)orDistrict;

• Knowinglypossessedorusedillegaldrugs,orsoldorsolicitedthesaleofacontrolledsubstance,whileatschoolonschoolpremises,orataschoolfunctionunderthejurisdictionofanSEAorDistrict;or

• Inflictedseriousbodilyinjury*uponanotherpersonwhileatschool,onschoolpremises,orataschoolfunctionunderthejurisdictionofanSEAorDistrict.

*SeriousBodilyInjury:definedinUSC1365(g)meansabodilyinjurythatinvolvesasubstantialriskofdeath;extremephysicalpain;protractedandobviousdisfigurement;orprotractedlossorimpairmentofthefunctionofabodilymember,organorfaculty.Nolaterthanthedateofthedisciplinarydecision,theDistrictshallnotifytheparentsofthedecisionandoftheproceduralsafeguards.Ifparentsdisagreewiththedecisionandrequestanappeal,thestudentshallremaininthealternativesettingpendingtheappeal.Ifthereisadisagreementwiththeparents,theDistrictmayseekanorderforaHearingOfficerforplacementinaninterimalternativeeducationalsettingwhenitbelievesthatmaintainingthecurrentplacementofthestudentissubstantiallylikelytoresultininjurytothestudentorothers.AstudentwhohasnotbeendeterminedtohaveadisabilityandissubjecttodisciplinaryactionmayasserttheprotectionsinthispartiftheDistricthadknowledgethatthestudentwasastudentwithadisabilitybeforethebehaviortheprecipitatedthedisciplinaryactionoccurred.TheDistrictwillconsidercasesonanindividualbasisandinaccordancewithCFR300.534–ProtectionsforStudentsNotYetEligibleforSpecialEducationandRelatedServices.NothinginthispartwillprohibitemployeesoftheDistrictfromreportingacrimecommittedbyastudentwithadisabilitytoappropriateauthorities.NeitherwillitpreventstatelawenforcementandjudicialauthoritiesfromexercisingtheirresponsibilitieswithregardtotheapplicationofFederalandStatelawtocrimescommittedbyastudentwithadisability,thentheDistrictshallalsoensurethatcopiesofthespecialeducationanddisciplinerecordswillbetransmittedforconsiderationbytheappropriateauthorities,butonlytotheextentpermittedbytheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).AttendanceandDisciplineItisexpectedthatallstudentsintheConValSchoolDistrictwillcomplywiththeattendanceandbehaviorexpectationsandrulesoftheschools.TheDistrictshallnotdiscriminateagainstanyoneonthebasisofdisabilitywhenadministeringattendanceanddisciplinesystems.Tothisend,aminorityofstudentsmayrequireaccommodationsormodificationstothedisciplineorattendancepoliciesbecauseoftheireducationaldisabilities.Ifastudentwithadisabilityisinjeopardyofnotmeetingtheattendancerequirementsorschoolrules,theIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)Teamwillconveneandreviewand/orrevisethestudent’sIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)asappropriate.AlcoholandSubstanceAbuseThecurrentAlcoholandSubstanceAbusePolicyisunderreviewandisintheprocessofsomeupdatedchanges.Oncefinalizedandacceptedbytheschoolboard,thenewpolicywillbesharedwithstudents,parents,andstaff.


TheContoocookValleySchoolBoardbelieves:

• Thatalcoholandothersubstanceabuse,directlyorindirectly,affectsasignificantportionoftheschoolpopulation.

• Thatalcoholandothersubstanceabusemustbeconsideredatreatableillness,aviewwhichisconsistentwiththatofnearlyallmedicalandsocialauthorities.

• Thatpreventionandearlyidentificationandtreatmentofalcoholismandsubstanceabuseresultsinahighrateofrecovery.

• Thataschoolenvironmentprovidesauniqueopportunityforidentificationofpotentialproblemswithalcoholanddrugsforstaffandstudentsandidentificationandreferralstepswillinsureanonymityofthestudentorstaffmember.

• Thattheschooldistrictwillworkcooperativelywithothersinthecommunity(industry,churches,socialagencies,individuals,etc.)toestablisheffectivecounselingandtreatmentprovisionsforthoseexperiencingalcoholorotherdrug-relatedproblems.

• Thattheschooldistrictcanandshouldmakeeffectivereferralofstaffandstudentsexperiencingalcoholorotherdrug-relatedproblemsandthatneithertherecordofastudentnortherecordandjobstatusofanemployeewillbejeopardizedbyseekingandacceptingtreatment.

ViolationsandSanctionsStudentsenrolledintheConValSchoolDistrictareentitledtoadrugfreelearningenvironment.Toinsurethisforourstudents,throughpolicies,prevention,intervention,educationandstrictenforcement,theConValSchoolDistrictadoptszerotoleranceinourschoolsandschoolactivitiesforalcohol,tobaccoandillegalsubstances.Thispolicyofzerotoleranceextendsbeyondtheboundariesoftheschooltoallschoolfunctionsatalllocations.Thispolicyemphasizestheillegalityofdrugandalcoholusebystudents.Thus,thepurposeofthepolicyistoofferaclearmessagetostudents,parents,andthecitizensofthecommunitythatpossessionanduseofalcoholandotherdrugswillnotbetolerated.Thispolicyreferstoanyandallillegalsubstancesorthoserepresentedasdrugs.Tobeeffective,theSchoolBoard,StaffandAdministrationmustsupportthispolicy.TheSchoolBoardshallmaintainoversighttoinsurethatthispolicyisfullyimplementedandproceduresfollowed.Nostudent:

• Shallpossess,ingest,sell,provide,orbeundertheinfluenceofalcoholoracontrolledsubstancenotprescribedtohimorherbyamedicalpractitioner

• Shallpossess,sellorprovideanyparaphernaliaassociatedwiththeuseorsaleofalcoholand/orcontrolledsubstances

• Shallpossess,sellorprovideanysubstancewhichisalook-a-liketoacontrolledsubstanceoralcoholTheaboverestrictionsshallapplyinanyofthefollowingsituations:

• Onschoolpropertybefore,duringorafterschoolhours• Enroutetoorfromschoolinaschoolbusorotherschoolauthorizedvehicle• Enroutetoorfromacurricular,co-curricular,extracurricularorathleticactivityinaschoolbusorother

authorizedvehicle• Atacurricular,co-curricular,extracurricularorathleticactivity• Givenreasonablesuspicion,schooladministratorsmay:• Requirephysicaland/ormedicalteststodeterminewhetherastudentisundertheinfluenceofalcoholor

acontrolledsubstancenotprescribedbyamedicalpractitioner• Searchastudentandhis/herpropertyincludingbutnotlimitedtobackpacks,lockers,commonareasand

cars• Searchesmaybeconductedbypolicepersonneland/orcertified,traineddogsandtheirhandlers


• Authorizetheseizureofpropertysuspectedofviolatingschoolrulesand/orlocal,stateorfederalstatutes;whenrequired,suchpropertyshallbesubmittedtothelocalpolice

Astudentfoundtohaveviolatedanypartofthispolicy:

• Mayberequiredtoparticipateinanapprovedalcohol/drugassessmenteitherbythedistrictAlcoholandDrugCounselororwithadistrictapprovedAlcoholandDrugCounselorbeforereturningtoschool

• Isrequiredtomeet(accompaniedbyparent)withanadministratorpriortoreturningtoschool• Shallbereportedtothelocalpoliceforappropriateactioniflocal,stateorfederalstatuteshaveallegedly

beenviolated• Mayberequiredtoparticipateinaprogramofeducationregardingtheabuseofalcoholorother

controlledsubstances• Mayberequiredtosubmittodrugtestingbyacertifiedagencypriortoandafterbeingallowedtoresume

attendanceatschool;properwrittenevidenceofthedrugtestmustbesubmittedtoadministrationatthetimeofeachtestingandreentrytoschoolisbasedupon“negative”testresults.Failuretocomplywithanyoftheaboverequirementswillresultincontinuedsuspensionfromschoolorexpulsionfromschool.

OtherProvisionsInallcaseswheretherehasbeenaviolation,aschooladministratorwillcallaparentorguardian.Thestudentwillbereleasedtotheparentorguardian.Iftheparentorguardiancannotbereachedorisunwillingtocometotheschool,thelocalPoliceDepartmentwillbecalled;informedofthefacts,andrequestedtotakeprotectivecustodyofthestudent.Anystudentwhoissuspendedmusthaveareentryplandevelopeduponhis/herreturntoschool.Theplanmustaddress,butisnotlimitedto,behaviorexpectations,participationincounseling,academicexpectationsandanyotheractivitiesthatwillallowforpositivereentrytoschool.Plansmustinvolveadministration,guidance,teachers(whenappropriate),andparent(s)orguardian(s).Failureofthestudenttoworkwithacounselororcompletecommunityserviceforthecontractedtimewillresultinthecasebeingreferredbacktoschoolofficialsforadditionaldisciplinaryaction.Classofficers,StudentCouncilofficers,TeamCaptainsandofficersofotherorganizationsautomaticallyforfeittheirpositionswhentheyviolatetheAlcoholandOtherSubstanceUsePolicies.Membersofschoolathleticteamsandco-curricularorganizations,uponthefirstoffenseofaviolationofthispolicywillbeimmediatelyremovedfromparticipationinteamcompetitionortheorganization’spublicevents,forpartoralloftheseason,butfornolessthanonegameorevent,basedonthedecisionoftheAdministration.AtthediscretionoftheAdministrationandtheheadcoachororganizationaladvisor,membersofschoolathleticteamsandco-curricularorganizationsmaybeallowedtoattendpracticeand/ormeetings.Uponasecondoffense,amemberofaschoolathleticteamorco-curricularorganizationwillnolongerbeallowedtoparticipatewiththeteamororganizationandwillberemovedfromassociatinginanywaywithanysportsteamororganizationforafullyear(12months)fromthedateofthesecondviolation.ReinstatementtoanyteamororganizationwillonlybegrantedfollowingamandatorypetitionbeforetheAdministration.PrescriptionDrugs/OtherMedicationAnystudentwhoisrequiredtocarryaprescriptiondrugorothermedicationduringschoolhoursshalldosoundertheprovisionsofBoardPolicyJLCD.AlcoholPossessionatathleticandotherinterscholasticeventsNopersonshalldrinkorhaveinhispossessionanyintoxicatingbeveragewhileinattendanceasaspectatororotherwiseatanyplacewhereaschoolinterscholasticcontestoreventisbeingconducted.Whoeverviolatestheprovisionsofthissectionand,inadditiontotheaboveprovisions,anypersonsuspectedtobeinpossessionof


alcoholatanyathleticorotherinterscholasticcontest,willbereportedtotheappropriatelawenforcementagency.EmployeesandOtherPersonsAnyotherperson,includingallemployees,forwhomthereisreliableevidenceheorsheisundertheinfluence,orisinpossessionofillegaldrugs,willbereportedtotheproperlawenforcementagency.RequestsforHelpDistrictcounselingserviceswillbeavailableuponrequesttoanystudentwhoishavingproblemswithalcoholandotherdrugs.Also,whenastudenthasviolatedAlcoholandOtherSubstanceUsePolicies,thestudentwillbereferredtoaschoolcounselor.Thecounselorwilleitherprovidethecounselingonanindividualbasis,orinsmallgroups,and/orassistinmakingappropriatereferralstooutsideagencies.Conversationswillbekeptconfidential.DangerousWeaponsonSchoolPropertyWeaponsarenotpermittedonschoolproperty,inschoolvehiclesoratschool-sponsoredactivities.Thispolicyappliestostudents,staff,ormembersofthepublicalike.Studentviolationsofthispolicywillresultinbothschooldisciplinaryactionandnotificationoflocallawenforcementauthorities.Membersofthepublicwhoviolatethispolicywillbereportedtolocallawenforcementauthorities.Theterm“weapons”includes,butisnotlimitedto,firearms(rifles,pistols,revolvers,pelletguns,BBguns,etc.),ammunition,knives,slingshots,metallicknuckles,firecrackers,billyclubs,stilettos,switchbladeknives,swords,canes,pistolcanes,blackjacks,daggers,dirkknives,explosives,incendiaries,martialartsweaponsorself-defenseweapons,suchastazersorchemicalsprays(asdefinedbyRSA159:24andRSA159:20respectively),oranyotherobjectorsubstancewhich,inthemanneritisusedorthreatenedtobeused,isknowntobecapableofproducingdeathorbodilyinjury.Additionally,thislistisnotintendedtobeexhaustiveorall-inclusive.Theprincipalmaydeterminethatanyinstrument,objectorsubstanceisa“weapon”withintheintentofthisPolicy,iftheprincipalbelievesthatsuchinstrument,objectorsubstancewasusedorwasintendedtobeusedtoinflictbodilyharmonanyperson.Studentviolationsofthepolicywillresultinbothschooldisciplinaryactionandnotificationofthepolice.Suspensionorexpulsionfromschoolcouldresult.Additionally,anystudentwhoisdeterminedtohavebroughtafirearm(asdefinedbyTitle18U.S.C.921)toschoolwillbeexpelledfornotlessthanoneyear(365days).ThedeterminationofwhethertomodifytheexpulsionshallbelefttothediscretionoftheSuperintendentuponreviewofthespecificcaseinaccordancewithotherapplicable.Pursuanttotheprovisionsof20U.S.C.§7151,Gun-FreeSchoolsAct,theBoardrequirestheSuperintendenttocontactlocallawenforcementauthoritiesand/ortheDivisionofChildrenandYouthServicesandnotifythemofanystudentwhobringsafirearmorweapononschoolproperty.Weaponsundercontroloflawenforcementpersonnelarepermitted.TheSuperintendentshallensurethatallstudentswillreceivewrittennoticeofthispolicyatleastonceeachyearandwilldeterminethemethodofnotifyingstudents(studenthandbook,mailing,etc.)PupilSafetyandViolencePreventionGeneralStatementofPolicyandProhibitionAgainstBullyingandCyberbullying


TheContoocookValleySchoolDistrictiscommittedtoprovidingallpupilsasafeschoolenvironment.Conductconstitutingbullyingorcyberbullyingwillnotbetolerated,andisprohibitedbythispolicyinaccordancewithRSA193-F.Thispolicyappliestoallpupilsandschool-agedpersonsonschoolpropertyandparticipatinginschoolfunctions,regardlessoftheirstatusunderthelaw.TheSuperintendentisresponsibleforensuringthatthispolicyisimplemented.DefinitionsThefollowingdefinitionsapplytothispolicy:

• Bullying:asinglesignificantincidentorpatternofincidentsinvolvingawritten,verbal,orelectroniccommunication,oraphysicalactorgesture,oranycombinationthereof,directedatanotherpupilwhich:

• Physicallyharmsapupilordamagesthepupil'sproperty;• Causesemotionaldistresstoapupil;• Interfereswithapupil'seducationalopportunities;• Createsahostileeducationalenvironment;• Substantiallydisruptstheorderlyoperationoftheschool.• Bullyingalsoincludesactionsmotivatedbyanimbalanceofpowerbasedonapupil'sactualorperceived

personalcharacteristics,behaviors,orbeliefs,ormotivatedbythepupil'sassociationwithanotherpersonandbasedontheotherperson'scharacteristics,behaviors,orbeliefs.

• Cyberbullying:bullying(asdefinedabove)undertakenthroughtheuseofelectronicdevices.• Electronicdevices:include,butarenotlimitedto,telephones,cellularphones,computers,pagers,

electronicmail,instantmessaging,textmessaging,andwebsites.• Perpetrator:apupilwhoengagesinbullyingorcyberbullying.• Schoolproperty:allrealpropertyandallphysicalplantandequipmentusedforschoolpurposes,

includingpublicorprivateschoolbusesorvans.• Victim:apupilagainstwhombullyingorcyberbullyinghasbeenperpetrated.• Educationalopportunities:thecurricularandextra-curricularprogramsandactivitiesofferedbythe

District.• Interferencewitheducationalopportunities:asinglesignificantincidentorpatternofincidentsinvolving

awritten,verbal,orelectroniccommunication,oraphysicalactorgesture,oranycombinationthereofwhichimpedesapupil'sabilitytoparticipatein,oraccess,theeducationalopportunitiesofferedbytheDistrict.Thedeterminationastowhetheranincidentorapatternofincidentsinterfereswithapupil'seducationalopportunitiesshallbemadebythepersoninvestigatingthereportedincident(s).

• Hostileeducationalenvironment:asinglesignificantincidentorpatternofincidentsthatissosevereandpervasivethatiteffectivelydeniesastudentequalaccesstotheDistrict'seducationalopportunities.Thedeterminationastowhetheranincidentorpatternofincidentshascreatedahostileeducationalenvironmentshallbemadebythepersoninvestigatingthereportedincident(s).

Thedeterminationastowhetherasinglesignificantincidentorapatternofincidentscausesa"substantialdisruptiontotheorderlyoperationoftheschool"shallbemadebythepersoninvestigatingthereportedincident(s),andshallbebasedonthetotalityofthecircumstances,andmayincludedisruptionstocurricularorextra-curricularprogramsandactivitiesofferedbytheDistrict.InaccordancewithRSA193-F:4,theContoocookValleySchoolDistrictreservestherighttoimposedisciplineforbullyingand/orcyberbullyingthat:

• Occurson,orisdeliveredto,schoolpropertyoraschool-sponsoredactivityoreventonoroffschoolproperty;or

• Occursoffofschoolpropertyoroutsideofaschool-sponsoredactivityorevent,iftheconductinterfereswithapupil'seducationalopportunitiesorsubstantiallydisruptstheorderlyoperationsoftheschoolorschool-sponsoredactivityorevent.


ReportingProcedureThePrincipalofeachschoolisresponsibleforreceivingoralorwrittenreportsofbullyingorcyberbullying.ThePrincipalmaydesignate,inwriting,anadditionalpersontoreceivesuchreports.StudentorParentReportsAnystudentwhobelievesthatheorshehasbeenthevictimofbullyingorcyberbullying,asdefinedinSectionII,above,shouldimmediatelyreporttheallegedact(s)tothePrincipal;however,ifthestudentprefers,he/shemayinformanyschoolemployeeorvolunteer.StudentsorparentswhohavewitnessedorwhohavereliableinformationthatapupilhasbeensubjectedtobullyingorcyberbullyingshouldimmediatelyreportthesametothePrincipal,or,ifthestudentorparentprefers,he/shemayinformanyschoolemployeeorvolunteerabouttheallegedbullyingorcyberbullying.FormstoreportincidentsofallegedbullyingorcyberbullyingshallbeavailableatthePrincipal'soffice.Useoftheformisencouraged,butnotrequired.IfthePrincipalorhis/herdesigneereceivesthereportverbally,he/sheshallreducethereportreceivedtowritingwithintwenty-fourhoursofreceivingtheinformation.ReportsbyStaff,Volunteer,orEmployeesofaCompanyUnderContractwiththeSchoolDistrict,orwithanyschoolintheContoocookValleySchoolDistrict.Anyschoolemployee,volunteer,oremployeeofacompanyundercontractwiththeContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,whohaswitnessedorhasreliableinformationthatapupilhasbeensubjectedtobullying,orcyberbullyingasdefinedinSectionIIabove,shallreportsuchincidenttothePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeassoonasreasonablypossible.NoticetoParents/GuardiansWithin48hoursofreceivingareportofallegedbullyingorcyberbullying,thePrincipal,orhis/herdesignee,shallgivenoticeofthereportoftheallegedincidenttotheparent(s)orguardian(s)ofthevictimandtheperpetrator.Thereportshallbemadebytelephoneorinwriting;ifmadebytelephone,arecordofthereportshallbemade.Therecordshouldinclude,ataminimum,thedateandtimeofthecall.AnysuchnotificationunderthispolicymustcomplywiththeFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct("FERPA"),20U.S.C.1232g.Ataminimum,thenoticeshalladvisetheindividualsinvolvedofthenatureoftheincident,thedateandtimethereportwasreceived,andtheproceduresdescribedinthispolicy.InaccordwithFERPA,thenoticeshallnotcontainanypersonallyidentifiableinformationobtainedfromstudenteducationrecords.WaiverofNotificationRequirementTheSuperintendentmay,withinthe48hourtimeperiodreferencedinSectionIVofthispolicy,grantthePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeawrittenwaiverfromthenotificationrequirementinSectionIVofthispolicy,iftheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneedeemssuchwaivertobeinthebestinterestofeitherthevictimortheperpetrator.Thegrantingofawaiverdoesnotnegatetheresponsibilitytofollowtheotherproceduressetforthinthispolicy.ThePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeisresponsibleforinvestigatingreportsofbullyingorcyberbullying.TheSuperintendentreservestherighttoappointanotherindividualtoconducttheinvestigation.Investigationsshallbeinitiatedwithinfive(5)schooldaysofthedatethattheincidentisreportedtothePrincipalorhis/herdesignee,andshallbecompletedwithin10schooldays.IfthePrincipalorhis/herdesigneerequiresadditionaltimetocompletetheinvestigation,theSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneemayextendthetimeperiodfortheinvestigationbyuptoseven(7)schooldays.Anysuch


extensionshallbeinwriting,andtheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneeshallprovideallpartiesinvolvedwithwrittennoticeofthegrantingoftheextension.Uponcompletionoftheinvestigation,thePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshalldraftawritteninvestigationreport.Thereportmustinclude,ataminimum,adescriptionofthescopeoftheinvestigation,thefindings,andtheactionstaken(i.e.,theresponsetoremediate,discipline,non-disciplinaryinterventions,etc).Uponcompletionoftheinvestigation,thePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshallreportallsubstantiatedincidentsof-bullyingorcyberbullyingtotheSuperintendentorhis/herdesignee.Withinten(10)schooldaysofthecompletionoftheinvestigation,thePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshallprovidetheparentsoftheallegedvictimandtheallegedperpetratorwithwrittennoticeoftheresultsoftheinvestigation(i.e.,substantiatedorunsubstantiated)andtheavailableremediesandassistance.ThenoticeshallcomplywithFERPA,andotherStateandFederallawsconcerningstudentprivacy.ResponsetoRemediateSubstantiatedIncidentsofBullyingorCyberbullyingThePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshalldeveloparesponsetoremediateanysubstantiatedincidentofbullyingorcyberbullying.Theresponseshouldbedesignedtoreducetheriskoffutureincidents,andwhereappropriate,toofferassistancetothevictimorperpetrator.Inthosecaseswhereaperpetratororvictimisidentifiedasastudentwithaneducationaldisability,thePrincipal'sresponsetoremediateanysubstantiatedincidentofbullyingorcyberbullyingshallbepresentedtotheIEPTeam.TheIEPTeamispermittedtoamendoraugmenttheresponseinamannernecessarytoensurethattheperpetratorand/orvictimreceivesafree,appropriatepubliceducation,whilestilltakingappropriatemeasurestoremediatebullying.Disciplineand/orInterventionsIf,afterinvestigatingpursuanttoSectionVIofthispolicy,thePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeconcludesthatapupilengagedinbullyingorcyberbullying,thatstudentmaybesubjecttoappropriatedisciplinaryaction,whichmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,suspensionandexpulsion.Anysuchdisciplinaryactionshallbetakeninaccordancetoapplicableboardpolicyandlegalrequirements.ProhibitionAgainstRetaliationandFalseAccusationsAllindividualsareprohibitedfromretaliatingormakingfalseaccusationsagainstavictim,witness,oranyoneelsewhoingoodfaithprovidesinformationaboutanactofbullyingorcyberbullying.ThePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeshallinvestigateclaimsofretaliationorfalseaccusations,andifsubstantiated,theretaliatorand/orthefalseaccusermaybesubjecttodiscipline,includingbutnotlimitedto,suspensionorexpulsion.Studentswhofalselyaccuseotherstudentsofbullyingorcyberbullyingmayalsobesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,whichmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto,suspensionandexpulsion.Anysuchdisciplinaryactionshallbetakeninaccordancetoapplicableboardpolicyandlegalrequirements.AtthediscretionofthePrincipalorhis/herdesignee,studentswhocommitanactofbullyingorcyberbullyingorfalselyaccuseanotherofthesameasameansofretaliationorreprisalmay,eitherinadditiontodisciplineorinlieuofdiscipline,receivenon-disciplinaryinterventions.Interventionsarenotconsidereddisciplinaryinnature.NothinginthispolicyshallsupersedethedisciplinaryproceduresoftheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationActorSection504oftheRehabilitationAct,includingtheprotectionsofferedthroughthemanifestationdeterminationprocess.Training


TheSuperintendentshallensurethatschoolemployees,regularschoolvolunteers,andemployeesofacompanyundercontractwiththeContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,and/oranyoftheschoolswithintheContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,whohavesignificantcontactwithpupilsannuallyreceivetrainingonthispolicyforthepurposeofpreventing,identifying,respondingto,andreportingincidentsofbullyingorcyberbullying.TheSchoolDistrictshallprovideage-appropriateeducationalprogramsforpupilsandparentsinpreventing,identifying,respondingto,andreportingincidentsofbullyingorcyberbullying.NoticeofPolicyTheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneeshallprovidewrittennoticeofthispolicytostudents,parents,legalguardians,schoolemployees,schoolvolunteers,andemployeesofcompaniesundercontractwiththeContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,oranyschoolwithintheContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,throughappropriatereferencesinthestudentandemployeehandbooks,bypublishingacopyofthispolicyontheDistrict/SAUwebsite,byprovidingcompaniesundercontractwiththeContoocookValleySchoolDistrict,withacopyofthepolicy,byprovidingtrainingonthepolicyinaccordwithRSA193-F,orthroughotherreasonablemeans.Atthecommencementofeachschoolyear,thispolicyshallbeprovidedtoallstudents.Allstudentswhoenrollduringthecourseoftheschoolyearshallreceiveacopyofthispolicyatthetimetheyenroll.CaptureofAudioandVideoRecordingsonSchoolBusesPursuanttoRSA570-A:2,noticeisherebygiventhattheConValSchoolBoardauthorizesaudiorecordingstobemadeinconjunctionwithvideorecordingsoftheinteriorofschoolbuseswhilestudentsarebeingtransportedtoandfromschoolorschoolactivities.ReporttotheDepartmentofEducationThePrincipalorhis/herdesigneeisresponsibleforreportingsubstantiatedincidentsofbullyingtotheSuperintendentorhis/herdesignee.TheSuperintendentorhis/herdesigneeshall,onanannualbasis,orasrequested,reportsubstantiatedincidentsofbullyingandcyberbullyingtotheSchoolBoardand/orDepartmentofEducation.Thereportsshallnotcontainanypersonallyidentifiableinformationpertainingtoanypupil.StudentSearchesandTheirPropertyTheSuperintendent,principal,securitypersonneloftheschoolorotherauthorizedpersonnelmaydetainandsearchanystudentorstudentsonthepremisesofthepublicschools,orwhileattending,orwhileintransitonschoolvehicle,toanyeventorfunctionsponsoredorauthorizedbytheschoolunderthefollowingconditions:1.Whenanyauthorizedpersonhasreasonablesuspicionthatthestudentmayhaveonthestudents’personorpropertyalcohol;dangerousweapons;controlleddangeroussubstancesasdefinedbylaworstolenpropertyifthepropertyinquestionisreasonablysuspectedtohavebeentakenfromastudent,aschoolemployee,ortheschoolduringschoolactivities;oranyotheritemswhichhavebeenormayreasonablybedisruptiveofschooloperationsorinviolationofstudentdisciplinerulesandapplicableprovisionsofthestudenthandbook.2.Schoollockersandschooldesksarethepropertyoftheschool,notthestudent.Studentswhouseschooldistrictlockers,desks,andotherstorageareasorcompartmentshavenoreasonableexpectationofprivacyfromschoolemployeesastothecontentsofthoseareas.Lockers,desks,andotherstorageareasorcompartmentsmaybesubjectedtosearchesatanytimewithorwithoutreasonablesuspicion.Studentsarenottouseanyschoolareaorpropertytostoreanythingthatshouldnotbeatschool.Studentsshallnotexchangelockersordesks.Studentsshallnotuseanylockersordesksotherthanthoseassignedtothembytheprincipalordesignee.Asharedlockerorstorageareaimpliessharedresponsibility.


3.Authorizedpersonnelmayconductasearchofthestudent’spersonorthestudent’sbelongings,asnotedabove,wheneverastudentfreelyandvoluntarilyconsentstosuchasearch.Consentobtainedthroughthreatsorcoercionisnotconsideredtobefreelyandvoluntarilygiven.4.Stripsearchesareforbidden.Noclothingexceptcoldweather/outdoorgarmentsandfootwearwillberequestedtoberemovedbeforeorduringasearch.5.Authorizedpersonnelconductingasearchshallhaveauthoritytodetainthestudentorstudentsandtopreserveanycontrabandseized.Contrabandseizedduringthecourseofasearchwillbepreservedandheldinaccordancewithapplicableadministrativerulesandprocedures.6.Anysearchesofstudentsasoutlinedhereinwillbeconductedbyauthorizedpersonnelofthesamesexasthestudentbeingsearched.Twoauthorizedpersonsshallbepresentduringanysearchofastudentorstudentproperty.7.Itemsthatmaybeseizedduringanunauthorizedsearch,inadditiontothosementionedinParagraph1above,shallincludebutnotbelimitedto,anyitem,object,instrument,ormaterialcommonlyrecognizedasunlawfulorprohibitedbylaworbydistrictpolicy.Forexample:prescriptionornon-prescriptionmedicines,switchbladeknives,brassknuckles,billyclubs,andpornographicliteraturearecommonlyrecognizableasunlawfulorprohibiteditems.Suchitems,oranyotheritemswhichmayposeathreattoastudent,thestudentbody,orschoolpersonnelshallbeseized,identifiedastoownershipifpossible,andheldforreleasetoproperauthority.Inconductingsearchesofstudentsandproperty,schoolofficialsshouldconsultwithlegalcounselandlawenforcementauthoritiestobeawareofcircumstanceswheninvolvementofthepoliceisadvisableand/ornecessary.SearchesofstudentautomobilesaregovernedbyBoardPolicyJIHB.StudentActivitiesandOrganizationsItisthepolicyoftheSchoolBoardtoallowopportunitiesforallstudentstoparticipateinco-curricularactivitiesdesignedtomeettheirneedsandinterests.Suchactivitiesmustsupplementandenrichregularacademicinstruction,provideopportunitiesforsocialdevelopment,encourageparticipationinclubs,athletics,performinggroups,orencourageservicetotheschoolandcommunity.AnystudentorganizationmustberecommendedbythePrincipalandapprovedbytheBoard.EligibilityToparticipateinco-curricularandextra-curricularactivities,allstudentsmustmeeteligibilityrequirements,andunderstandthatsuchparticipationisaprivilege,notaright.Thesuperintendentisdirectedtoestablisheligibilitystandardsandproceduresforacceptableacademicperformance,goodcitizenship/sportsmanship,parentalpermission,fees,andphysicalexams/healthrequirements.Theeligibilitystandardsandprocedureswillbepublishedinthestudent/parenthandbooks.Inaddition,studentswhochoosetoparticipateininterscholasticsportswillbegovernedbyPolicyJJIB,InterscholasticAthletics,andbytheeligibilitystandardsoftheNewHampshireInterscholasticAthleticAssociation(NHIAA).Participation


Thedistrictallowsstudentsenrolledinotherschools–includingcharterschools,non-publicschools,andhomeschools–toparticipateonanequalbasisinanyactivityofferedbythedistrictthatisnotofferedatastudent’sschoolofattendance,providedtheymeettheeligibilityrequirementsforparticipation.Thisappliesto:Studentswhoareresidentsofthisschooldistrictbutwhoarebeingeducatedinahomeschoolmayparticipateprovidedtheycomplywithalllawsgoverningnon-publichome-basededucation.Studentswhoareresidentsofthedistrictbywhoarebeingeducatedinanindependentorparochialschooliftheschoolinwhichthestudentisenrolleddoesnotsponsortheactivity.Thesuperintendentisdirectedtoestablishproceduresforapplicationandappealtoimplementthisparticipationallowance.GrievanceProcedure(Section504)ThispolicycontainsgrievanceprocedureswhichaddressallegedviolationsofSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990.TheDistrict’sCivilRightsCoordinatorischargedwitheffortstocomplywiththeselaws.1.TheSchoolBoardherebyadoptsthefollowingGrievanceProcedure,whichmaybeusedbyanypersonbelievingthattheDistrict,SchoolAdministrativeUnit(SAU),employeesoftheDistrictorSAU,students,orthirdpartiesviolatedanyofthelawsorregulationsreferencedabove.TheAssistantSuperintendentisdesignatedastheDistrict’sCivilRightsCoordinator.He/sheischargedwitheffortstocomplywiththeabovereferencedlaws.TheAssistantSuperintendentmaybereachedat:SchoolAdministrativeUnit#1,106HancockRoad,Peterborough,NH03458,603-924-3336.AnycomplainanthastherighttofileagrievancewiththeCivilRightsCoordinator,shouldtheynotwishtopursuetheinformalprocessdescribedinparagraph2,below.2.AnypersonwhohasagrievancemaydiscussitfirstwiththeappropriatebuildingPrincipalinanattempttoresolvethematterinformallyatthatlevel.Theallegedviolationmusthaveoccurredwithin180daysoftheinformaldiscussion.Thecomplainantmay,atanytime,suspendtheinformalprocessandsubmitaformalgrievancetothebuildingPrincipal.3.If,withinfiveschooldaysoftheinformaldiscussion,thematterisnotresolvedtothesatisfactionoftheaggrievedparty,oriftheaggrievedpartywishtobypasstheinformalprocessandfileaformalgrievance,thecomplainantmaysubmitaformalgrievance(verballyorinwriting)totheBuildingPrincipal.Awrittengrievanceshouldcontainthenameandaddressofthecomplainant,adescriptionoftheallegedviolation,andtheremedyorreliefsought.Theallegedviolationmusthaveoccurredwithin180daysofthedatethatthegrievancewasfiled.Ifthecomplaintismadeverbally,thePrincipalshallreducetheallegationstowritingandprovideacopytothecomplainant.ThePrincipalshallinvestigatetheallegationsinthecomplaint.Theaggrievedparty,andwhereappropriate,thepersonallegedtohavediscriminatedagainstthecomplaint,shallhavetheopportunitytopresentwitnessesandotherevidence.ThePrincipalshallcommunicatehis/herdecisiontotheaggrievedpartyinwritingwithinfive(5)schooldaysofreceiptofthegrievance,unlessthecomplainantandtheDistrictagreetoextendthistimeline.ThePrincipal’swrittendecisionshallcomplywithallapplicableprivacylaws,includingbutnotlimitedto,theFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct.4.Ifthegrievanceisnotresolvedtothecomplainant’ssatisfaction,theaggrievedparty,nolaterthanfive(5)schooldaysafterreceiptofthePrincipal’sdecision,mayappealthePrincipal’sdecisiontotheCivilRightsCoordinator.TheappealtotheCoordinatormustbemadeinwriting,recitingthemattersubmittedtothePrincipalandtheaggrievedparty’sdissatisfactionwithdecisionspreviouslyrendered.TheCoordinatorshallmeetwiththeaggrievedpartytoattempttoresolvethematterasquicklyaspossible,butwithinaperiodnottoexceedfive(5)


schooldays.TheCoordinatorshallcommunicatehis/herdecisioninwritingtotheaggrievedpartyandthePrincipalnotlaterthanfive(5)schooldaysafterthemeetingwiththeaggrievedparty.5.TheDistrictwilltakesteps,includingbutnotlimitedto,disciplineofstudentsand/oremployees,topreventrecurrenceofanydiscriminatoryconduct,andtocorrectdiscriminatoryeffectsonthecomplainantandothers,ifappropriate.TheDistrictwillalsotakesteps,includingbutnotlimitedto,disciplineofstudentsand/oremployees,topreventretaliationagainstthepersonwhomadethecomplaint(and/orwasthesubjectofthediscrimination),andagainstthosewhoparticipatedintheinvestigationoftheallegeddiscriminatoryconduct.Potentialconsequencesforanyviolationsoftheabove-referencedregulations,includingengaginginretaliatoryconduct,include,butarenotlimitedto:writtenwarningtotheoffender(s),suspension,expulsion,orterminationoftheoffender(s),non-disciplinaryinterventions,oranyotherremedialstepsnecessarytoensurecompliancewiththeseregulations.Whereappropriate,theDistrictmayalsoprovidethecomplainant(s)orvictim(s)withnon-disciplinaryinterventions.TheDistrictshallnotretaliateagainstanyonewhofilesagrievanceorparticipatesintheinvestigationofagrievance.6.IfthecomplainantandtheDistrictagree,thePrincipalortheCivilRightsCoordinatormayattempttoresolvethecomplaintthroughmediation.Ifthepartiesdecidetopursuemediation,thetimelinesforthecompletionoftheinvestigationorappealwillbestanding,pendingtheresolutionofthemediation.IftheSchoolDistrictandaggrievedpartyagreeonamutualsolutiontotheallegeddiscrimination,theinvestigationorappealwouldbeclosed.7.ThedecisionoftheCivilRightsCoordinatorisfinalpendinganyfurtherlegalrecourseasmaybedescribedincurrentlocaldistrict,state,orfederalstatutespertainingtoSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973orTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990.Acomplainanthastherighttofileacomplaintatanytimeallegingdiscriminationundertheabovereferencedlawsandregulationswiththe;U.S.DepartmentofEducation,OfficeforCivilRights,5PostOfficeSquare,Suite900,8thFloor,Boston,MA02109-3921.8.Thisgrievanceprocedureshallbedisseminatedtostudents,parents/guardians,employees,andotherinterestedparties.TheprocedureshallbeavailableontheConValSchoolDistrict’swebsite,shallbeprintedintheparent/studenthandbook,andshallbeavailableuponrequestfromthebuildingPrincipalorhis/herdesignee,andattheSAUoffice.AdvancedCourseWorkAnystudentwhoiscapableofandwishestodoadvancedcourseworkortakeadvancedplacementclasseswhileinhighschoolshouldbepermittedtodoso.Schooldistrictadministratorsandguidancecounselorswillprovideassistancetostudentswhowishtoenrollinsuchcourses.Ifadvancedcourseworkoradvancedplacementcoursesarenotavailablewithintheschooldistrict,administratorsorguidancecounselorsareinstructedtoassiststudentsinidentifyingalternativemeansoftakingsuchclasses.Thesemeansmayincludetakingcoursesatadifferentpublicschooloraprivateschool,orthroughdistanceeducationcoursesorothersuitablemeans.Creditmaybegiven,providedthecourseconformstoapplicableDistrictpoliciesandstatestandards.TheDistrictwillnotberesponsibleforanytuition,fees,orotherassociatedcostsincurredbythestudentforenrollmentinsuchcourses.ThispolicywillbepublishedannuallyintheHighSchoolStudentHandbook.MedicationPolicy


Eachlocalschoolboard,withtheadviceoftheschoolnurse(s)andschoolphysicianifavailable,shallestablishpolicyandprocedurestogiveprotectionandcontrolstothematterofmedicationsinschools.Theschoolnurseshallberesponsibleforestablishingspecificprocedurestoprotectandcontrolmedicationsadministeredinschools.Thefollowingpolicywillbeadheredtowhenastudentrequiresmedicationadministrationduringschoolhoursandscheduledschoolactivities:

• Medicationistobeadministeredbytheschoolnurse.Intheabsenceoftheschoolnurse,theprincipalorprincipal’sdesigneemayassistthestudentintakingtheprescribedmedication.Thisassistanceconsistsofprovidingthemedicationtothestudent,observinganddocumentingthatthestudenttookthemedication.Ifthemedicationrequiresadministration,onlytheschoolnurseortheschoolnurse’sdelegatemayadministerthemedication.Ifthestudentrequiresacomprehensivenursingassessmentand/orevaluation,thismustbedonebytheschoolnurseandcannotbedelegated.

• Inaccordancewithstandardnursingpractice,theschoolnursemayrefusetoadministerorallowtheadministrationofmedication,whichbasedonhis/herindividualevaluationandprofessionaljudgment,hasthepotentialtobeharmful,dangerousorinappropriate.Inthesecases,theschoolnurseshallnotifytheparent/guardianandmaynotifythelicensedprescriberwiththereasonforrefusalexplainedandshalldocumenttheinformationinthehealthrecord.

• Prescribedmedicationshouldnotbetakenduringschoolhoursifitisatallpossibletoachievethemedicalregimenduringhoursathome.Anystudentwhorequiresprescriptionmedicationadministrationmusthaveaschoolmedicationpermissionformcompletedbyparent/guardianandalicensedprescriberandplacedonfileinthehealthoffice.TheformsshallcomplywithstandardssetforthinNHCodeofAdministrativeRulesSectionEd311.02.

• Overthecounter(OTC)medicationshouldnotbeencouragedforusewhileatschool.Onlytheschoolnursewiththewrittenauthorizationoftheparent/guardianshalladministernonprescriptionmedication.Atthediscretionoftheschoolnurse,awrittenlicensedprescriber’sordermayberequired.Iftheschoolnurseisnotavailableandwrittenparent/guardianpermissionisonfile,theprincipalorprincipal’sdesigneeispermittedtoassiststudentsintakingOTC’safterconsultationwiththeparent/guardian.Schoolpersonnelshallnotmakeavailablepersonalmedicationtostudents.

• Anystudentwhorequiresherbalmedicationadministrationmusthaveaschoolmedicationpermissionformcompletedbytheparent/guardianandlicensedprescriberandplacedonfileinthehealthoffice.

• Atthediscretionoftheschoolnurse,thelicensedprescriber’sorderfromthepreviousschoolyearmaybeuseduntilSeptember30thofthenewschoolyear.Anewformmustbecompletedeachschoolyearorwheneverthereischangeinmedication,dosage,timetobeadministeredorrouteofadministration.

• Verbalordersfromalicensedhealthcareprovidermaybeacceptedfollowedwithawrittenorder.Faxedordersareacceptable.

Aparent/guardianoraparent/guardiandesignatedresponsibleadultshalldeliverallmedicationtobeadministeredbyschoolpersonneltotheschoolnurseorotherresponsiblepersondesignatedbytheschoolnurseasfollows:

• Theprescriptionmedicationshallbedeliveredandkeptinapharmacyormanufacturerlabeledcontainer• Theschoolnurseorprincipal’sdesigneereceivingtheprescriptionmedicationshalldocumentthe

quantityoftheprescriptionmedicationdelivered• Themedicationmaybedeliveredbyotheradult(s)providedthatthenurseisnotifiedinadvancebythe

parent/guardianofthedeliveryandthequantityofprescriptionmedicationbeingdeliveredtoschoolisspecified.

• Nomorethana30schooldaysupplyoftheprescriptionmedicationforastudentshallbestoredatschool.


• Allmedicationsshallbestoredintheiroriginalpharmacyormanufacturerlabeledcontainerinasecurelylockedcabinetthatissubstantiallyconstructed.Ifatanytimethecabinetisbrokenintoresultinginmissingmedication,schooladministrationandthepolicewillbenotifiedimmediately.Theparent/guardianwillbenotifiedoftheincidentandmustreplenishthesupplyofmedication.Emergencymedicationsmaybestoredinotherreadilyaccessiblelocations.

• Student’smedicationsmayberetrievedfromthehealthofficebytheparent/guardianoradesignatedadultatanytimeduringregularschoolhours.Medicationwillbediscardedifnotpickedupwithin10daysafterthemedicationisdiscontinued.Allmedicationmustbepickedupbythelastdayofschooloritwillbediscarded.

• Asingledoseofmedicationmaybetransferredbytheschoolnursefromtheoriginalcontainertoanewlylabeledcontainerforthepurposesoffieldtripsorschoolrelatedactivities.

• Studentsarenotallowedtocarrymedicationsduringtheschoolday,exceptforthosemedicationsallowedbylawtobecarriedandself-administered(RSA200:42;RSA200:46).

• Inhalersandepinephrineautoinjectorsmustbeproperlylabeledwiththestudent’snameandtypeofmedication.Thestudentwillbeheldresponsibletokeepself-carriedmedicationinasafeplacethatisnotaccessibletootherstudents.

• Ifanystudentisfoundtobeirresponsiblewiththeirmedication,theschooladministrationandparent/guardianwillbenotifiedforfurtheraction.Atthediscretionoftheschoolnurse,othermedications,suchasinsulin,maybecarriedandself-administered.Ifastudentself-carriesmedication,theparent/guardianshallberesponsibleforsupplyingthehealthofficewithaback-upmedication.

• Studentswithknownhistoryofanaphylaxisorpotentialforsevereallergicreaction(suchasbeestings,peanuts,etc.)musthavewrittenauthorizationfromthelicensedprescriberforadministrationofmedicationsuchasdiphenhydramineorepinephrineandaspecificprotocolforadministrationfromthestudent’shealthcareprovider.

• Ifthestudentisaminor,parent/guardianmustprovidewrittenapprovalbycompletingaschoolself-administrationforminaccordancewithRSA200:42andRSA200:46.Immediatelyafterusingtheepinephrineauto-injectorduringtheschoolday,thestudentshallreporttothehealthorprincipal’sofficetoenablethenurseorprincipalorprincipal’sdesigneetoprovideappropriatefollow-upcare.

• Itistheresponsibilityoftheparent/guardiantonotifytheschoolhealthofficeofanychangesintheirchild’shealth,allergystatusormedicationchanges.

BehaviorManagementandInterventionItisthepolicyoftheConValSchoolBoardtopromoteanenvironmentthatissafeandconducivetolearningforallstudentsandstaff.Toensurethatourstudentsandstaffhaveanenvironmentthatissafeandconducivetolearning,theBoarddirectstheSuperintendentordesigneetosetforthproceduresforbehaviormanagementandinterventionsthataredesignedtomaintainapositiveenvironment.Studentconductthatdisruptsclasswork,involvesdisorder,orinvadestherightsofotherswillnotbetoleratedandmaybecausefordisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludesuspension.Theadministrationofdisciplinaryactionwillfocusbothonconsequencesandonchangingormanaginginappropriatebehavior.Itisimportantthattherebecarefulevaluationoftheindividualsituationsothattheschool'sresponsetothestudentisappropriate.IfthestudenthasanIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP),theprocesswillfollowfederalandstatelawsgoverningspecialeducation.Allavailableresourcesshouldbeutilized,includingpreventiveandpositiveinterventionsandsupportstosupportstudentneeds.Theseinterventionsshouldincludepsychological,curricular,andbehavioralservices,whichshouldtakeplacewithinclassrooms,schools,andalternativesettings.Exclusionfromtheclassroomshouldbethedisciplinaryactionoflastresort.


TheSuperintendentordesigneewillalsoensurethatpositiveclassroombehaviormanagementskillsareaddressedthroughprofessionaldevelopment,andthatthereisanadequatesystemofrecordkeepingregardingdisciplinaryinfractionsandinterventions.TheuseofcorporalpunishmentisprohibitedinDistrictschools.ThispolicywillbereviewedonanongoingbasisinaccordancewiththeBoard’spolicyreviewprocess.FamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA)In1974theFederalGovernmentpassedtheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA).Theintentionofthislawistoprotecttheaccuracyandprivacyofstudenteducationalrecords.Withoutpriorwrittenpermission,onlyparents,legalguardians,eligiblestudents(18yearsofageorolder),authorizedschoolstaff,andinappropriatecircumstances,stateandfederalofficials,whohavealegitimateeducationalpurpose,haveaccesstotheeducationalrecordsofpublicschoolsstudents.Underthislaw,parentsandlegalguardiansoreligiblestudentsareentitledtothefollowingrights:

1.Therighttoinspectandreviewthestudent'seducationalrecord.2.Therighttoseektocorrectpartsofthisrecordiftheybelieveittobeinaccurateormisleading.3.Therighttolimitdisclosureofinformationcontainedintherecord.4.Therighttofileacomplaintifthereisaviolationofthislaw.

Also,aspermittedundertheFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyAct,thefollowinginformationhasbeendesignatedbyConValHighSchoolas"directoryinformation."Thispermitsourschoolstousethisinformationwithoutpriorwrittenconsentforpurposesincludingbutnotlimitedtopublishingstudentyearbooks;programsforathleticteams,performinggroups,andgraduationceremonies,andpublicizingtheacademicawardsandhonorsofindividualstudents.ThefollowinginformationisconsidereddirectoryinformationatConValHighSchool:

1.Thestudent'sname2.Thestudent'sclass(i.e.gradelevel)3.Thestudent'sextra-curricularactivities4.Thenameoftheschoolthestudentcurrentlyattends.


MiscellaneousInformationAcceptableUseProcedureConValHighSchoolandRegion#14AppliedTechnologyCenterBeforebeinggrantedaccesstotheschool’scomputersandtechnologyresources,studentsandparents/guardiansmustreadandsignthedocumenttitled,“ResponsibleUseProcedureforComputers,NetworkandTechnology.”Thatdocumentisavailableinthelibrary.AccidentsAllinjuriesmustbereportedtotheappropriateteacher,thenurse,andthemainofficewithin24hours.AssembliesStudentassemblies,whichareconsideredanintegralpartoftheoveralleducationatConValHighSchool,willbeheldthroughouttheschoolyearandareconsideredtobeapartoftheschoolday.Parentsareencouragedtosupporttheattendanceoftheirstudentatassemblies.BulletinBoards&PostersPostersmustbeapprovedbyanadministratororotherstaffmember.Theymaybepostedonhallbulletinboards,butarenottobetapedtopaneledwallsorwindowsandaretoberemovedaftertheeventhastakenplace.CellPhones

• CellphonesorelectronicdevicesmayNOTbeusedinthemainofficewithoutpermission.• Studentswhobringcellphonestoschooldosoattheirownriskofloss,vandalismand/ortheft.• StudentsdoNOThavetherighttousetheircellulardevicetoaudioorvideorecordotherstudents,staff

orvisitorswithouttheexpressedpermissionoftheperson(s)intherecording.Failuretocomplywiththisrulewillresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensionfromschool.

• Electronicsmaybeusedwithteacherpermissiononlyandteachershavetherighttoconfiscatethedeviceifusedwithoutpermission:

o Teachertakesthedevicefortheblockandreturnsittostudentattheendofclasso Thedeviceistakentotheofficeandgetsreturnedtothestudentattheendofthedayo Aparent/guardianisrequiredtopickupthedeviceattheendoftheday

ChildCustodyStudentswillbereleasedtoparentsandinformationwillbegiventoparentsunlessthecustodialparenthasnotifiedtheappropriateschoolthatthereisacourtorderwhichspecificallylimitstherightsofoneoftheparents.Itistheresponsibilityoftheparentstoprovidecopiestotheschoolofallcourtdocumentsinthisregard.ClassElectionsClasselectionsforpresident,vicepresident,secretary,treasurer,andStudentCouncilareheldinMayforincomingsenior,junior,andsophomoreclasses.InSeptember,theslateofstudentofficerswillbecompletedwhenelectionsareheldforallninthgradeoffices.Allstudentswishingtobecandidateswillneedtoobtainrequiredsignaturesonpetitionformsfromthemainoffice.Candidatescompletecampaignsbyspeakingbeforetheirclassesinadesignatedvenue;classmembersvoteforcandidatesinhomeroomthedayaftercandidates'speeches.StudentCouncilmemberscountvotesandpublishresultsassoonastotalsareavailable.ClosedCampusGuidelinesStudentsmustremaininsidethebuildingfromthetimeoftheirarrivalatschooluntildismissaltimeunlessauthorizedtoleavebyadministration.Studentsfoundoutsidethebuildingwithoutpermissionmaybesubjecttosearch.Theonlyexceptionisatlunchtime,whenstudentsmaygooutsidethecafeteriaintothedesignatedluncharea.Nostudentistoentertheparkinglotatanytimewithoutpermissionoftheadministration.


Similarly,studentsmaynotleaveschoolgroundsduringschoolhourswithoutreceivingpermissionfromanadministrator.Themiddleschoolandtheparkinglotareofflimitsduringschoolhours.Furthermore,noConValHighstudentshouldappearonanyelementaryormiddleschoolcampuswhenthoseschoolsareinsession.DancesOnlyConValHighSchoolstudentsandtheirguestsarepermittedentrance.AguestisastudentfromanotherhighschoolorConValalumnuswhohasbeeninvitedbyaConValstudentandwhohasnotreachedtheageof21.AConValstudentmaynotinvitemorethanoneguest,andhe/sheisresponsibleforthebehavioroftheguest.Middleschoolstudentsarenotpermittedtoattendhighschooldances,evenasaguest.Guestsmustbepre-approvedbytheConValadministration.AdanceapprovalformmustbecompletedbytheConValstudentandtheguestandreturnedtotheConValmainofficenotlaterthantheThursdaypriortothedance.Theadministrationreservestherighttodenystudentattendanceatadanceforbehaviordeemedseriousenoughtohaveanegativeimpactonthedance.Studentswhohavebeensuspendedfromschool(inschooloroutofschool)duringtheperiodleadingtoorimmediatelyfollowingthedancearenotpermittedtoattendthedance.Onceastudenthasleftthedance,he/shemaynotre-enter.FieldTripandSpecialPrivilegesAstudentmayberestrictedfromfieldtripsorparticipatinginspecialprivilegesiftheyarefailingclassesand/orhaveahistoryoftardiness/absenceordisciplineinfractions.FireDrillsFiredrillsareheldregularlythroughouttheyear.Thesignalforafiredrillorfireissoundedrepeatedlyonthefirealarm.Passingandexitdirectionsfromthebuildingarepostedinclassrooms.Besureyouknowwheretheproperexitisfromeachroominwhichyouhaveclassesoractivities.Thefirstpersonoutadoorshouldholdthedooruntilallhavepassedthrough.Ifyoufindtheusualexitsblockedforsomereason,usethenearestavailableexit.Food&DrinkTheadministrationandstaffreservetherighttoestablish,enforceandreviserulesregardingfoodanddrinkintheclassroomsandhallwaysatConValHighSchool.

• Allbeveragesmustbeinacovered,preferablyrecyclable/reusablecontaineratalltimes.• Someclassrooms,suchascomputerlabs,sciencelabs,thelibrary,theLHTandlanguagelabmayenforce

toanobeveragepolicy.• Studentsagreetonotifyastaffmemberimmediatelyisadrinkisspilledinclassorinthehallsothestain

canbequicklyandappropriatelycleaned.GraduationSothatseniors,theirfamilies,andfriendscantakeprideinthecelebrationofcommencement,mandatoryrehearsalsareheldintheweekprecedinggraduation.Missinganyoftheseimportantpracticesjeopardizesparticipationintheceremony.Graduationisanacademiccelebration.Studentswillconductthemselvesindress,wordandactionasmembersoftheclass.Facultyandadvisorsandclassofficers,withtheassistanceofbuildingadministrators,shalloverseeappropriatenessofstudents’dressandbehaviorbefore,during,andfollowinggraduation.Homework(Preparationandpractice)Parentsareaskedtofollowandencouragetheirstudents’schoolworkandhomework.Studentsshouldhaveanestablishedquiettimeandplaceathometosupportdisciplinedstudyandreadinghabits.Reviewofhomeworkbyparentsisalsostronglyencouraged.


LateBusInanefforttosupportco-curricularactivitiesandpromotestudent/teachertimeafterschoolhours,ConValmakesalatebusavailabletoanystudent.ThisbusleavesConValat4:25andgoestothecenterofallsendingcommunities.STAestablishesacodeofbehaviorthathasbeenapprovedintheContoocookValleySchoolDistrict.Fordetails,pleasecontact924-9211.Music/MediaDevices

• Music/Mediadevicesincludebutarenotlimitedto:iPods,iPads,laptops,Smartphones,DVDplayers,CDplayers,etc.

• Music/Mediadevicesmaybebroughttoschoolandusedpriortothestartofschoolat7:35AMandduringclasstimeatthediscretionofandwithpermissionoftheteacheronlywhenastudentwouldbenefitfromtheusage.

• IfastudentusesaMusic/Mediadeviceinviolationoftheseprocedures,staffmembersreservetherighttoconfiscatethedevicefortheblockortoturnitintothemainofficeforadministrativeaction.

• Administrationreservestherighttoreturnthedevicetothestudentattheendoftheschooldayortorequirethataparentpickupthedeviceattheirconvenience.

• StudentswhobringMusic/Mediadevicestoschooldosoattheirownriskofloss,vandalism,andortheft.

• StudentsdoNOThavetherighttousetheirmediadevicetoaudioorvideorecordotherstudents,stafforvisitorswithouttheexpressedpermissionoftheperson(s)intherecording.Failuretocomplywiththisrulewillresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingsuspensionfromschool.

• Videogamesofanykindwillnotbeusedinschool.• Duringschool,studentswillnotwatchmoviesthatarenotpartoftheeducationprogram.

NationalHonorSocietyElectiontotheNationalHonorSocietyisoneofthehighesthonorstobebestoweduponastudent.JuniorsandSeniorswhohavea4.4WeightedGPAareeligibleforconsideration.Chosenfromamongmanyexcellentcandidates,thosefewselectedforthishonorbestexemplifyqualitiesofscholarship,leadership,service,andcharacter.MembershipintheNationalHonorSocietyisanhonorawardedbythefaculty,notarighttowhichastudentisentitled.Itisanhonorandresponsibilitytoupholdatraditionofintellectualandpersonalexcellence.Evaluationproceduresforinvitedjuniorsandseniorswillbeforwardedwithaninitialletterfromtheprincipaland/orNationalHonorSocietyadvisors.Thefacultycouncilisentrustedtomakeselectiondecisionsanddoessoasfairlyandequitablyaspossible.Everyeffortismadetoexplainthegeneralselectionprocesstostudentsandparentswhohavequestions.However,inaccordancewiththehandbook,specificreasonsfornon-selectionofastudentareconfidentialandcannotbediscussed.CurrentmembersoftheNationalHonorSocietywhofallbelowstandards,whichwerethebasisfortheirselection,shallpromptlybewarnedinwritingbythechapteradvisorandgivenreasonabletimetocorrectthedeficiency.Incaseofaflagrantviolationofschoolrulesorciviclaws,warningisunnecessary.Aprocedurefordismissalofinductedmemberswhofailtomaintainstandardsisinplaceandavailablefromtheadministration.PoliceintheSchoolThepolicyofschoolpersonnelistorepresenttheinterestsofstudentandparentsinmattersrelatingtopolicebusinesswithintheschool.Withindueprocessrightsofthestudents,schoolpersonnelwillalsosupportlocalpolicewiththeirenforcementofthelaw.Inallinstances,theparentsofminorstudentswillbenotifiedpriorto


studentinvolvementinpolicebusinesswithrelationtotheschool.Representativesofpolicedepartmentsfromalltownsarewelcomevisitorsandresourceswithintheschool.SecurityCamerasPleasebeadvisedthatConValHighSchoolisequippedwithavideomonitoringsystem.Videomonitoringistakingplacethroughouttheinteriorofthebuilding,theexteriorofthebuildingaswellastheparkinglot.Skateboards&ScootersForsafetyreasons,skateboardsmaynotberiddenonConValHighSchoolpropertyatanytime.Skateboardsbroughttoschoolmustbeproperlystoredinlockersorinthemainoffice.Theadministrationreservestherighttoconfiscatetheseitemsiftheyaremisused.StudentIDcardsAllstudentsareissuedanidentificationcardannually(IDcard).IDcardsmaybeusedtoverifyidentity,tocheckoutlibrarymaterials,attendcertainschoolfunctions,andmayberequiredforearlyreleaseorlatearrivalprivileges.Textbooks,LibraryBooks,EquipmentandMaterialsStudentsmaybeissuedtextbooks,equipmentandmaterialsaspartoftheircoursework.Studentsareresponsibletoreturntextbooks,equipmentandmaterialsattheendofthecourseortoreimbursetheschoolforanylosttextbooks,equipmentormaterials.Studentswhocheckbooksoutofthelibrarywillberesponsibleforreturninghemorshallreimbursetheschoolbytheendoftheschoolyear.ValuablesStudentsarediscouragedfrombringingvaluablesorlargesumsofmoneytoschool.Iftheychoosetodoso,theyshouldkeepsuchvaluablesontheirpersonandnotleavetheminbookbags,classrooms,orlockers.ConValHighSchoolisnotresponsibleforlostorstolenitems.TheadministrationwillassistfamiliesincontactingthepoliceandfilingtheappropriatepaperworkincasesoftheftatConValHighSchool.VandalismVandalismofanykindmaybedeemedascriminalbehavior.Ifastudentcommitsvandalismonschoolgrounds,onschooltransitoratanyschool-sponsoredevent,theywillbedisciplinedbyaschoolofficialandmayalsofacecriminalcharges.Disciplinaryactioncanincludebutisnotlimitedtorestitution,lossofprivilegestoattenddistrict-sponsoredactivities,detention,in-schoolsuspensionorexpulsion.VisitorsVisitors(includingAlumni)whohavenotreceivedpermissionfromadministrationinadvancewillnotbeallowedtovisitstudents,staff,orfacultyatConValHighSchoolwhileschoolisinsession.WorkingPapersWorkingpapersareissuedtostudentsundertheageof16bythecounselingoffice.Theemploymentcertificatemustbecompletedbytheemployerandbroughtbacktotheregistrarinthecounselingofficealongwithabirthcertificate,passport,orsocialsecuritycardbystudentandparent/guardianforsignatures.Theregistrarwillcompletetheprocess.Theschoolstaffisawareoftheimportanceofworkforsomestudents.Clearly,schoolmustbeastudent’stopprioritywhileastudentisinschool.StudentsandparentsareaskedtolimitaworkcommitmenttotenhourswhenitfallsSundayeveningthroughThursdayeveningwhileschoolisinsession.

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