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Hampton Township School District

WORK SESSION

Monday, June 5, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Harold Sarver Library

STUDENT AFFAIRS AGENDA

Mrs. Hennessey, Chair

TO: Ms. Balason, Mrs. Lamagna, Mrs. Litwiler, Mrs. Lueers, Mr. Shages, Mr. Stein, Mr. Vasko, Mr. Wesley,

Dr. Loughead, Dr. Cunningham, Mr. Kline

ACTION ITEMS PRESENTER

1. Approve Student Handbooks Dr. Cunningham

a. HHS*

b. HMS*

2. Approve the HHS Forensics trip to the NSDA World Schools Debate Invitational Dr. Cunningham

Tournament, Birmingham, AL, June 17-24, 2017 with requested support of $752 from the

District Competition Fund to offset registration, lodging and transportation costs*

3. Approve the HHS Marching Band trip to NATO Parade of Nations Parade/Competition Dr. Cunningham

In Norfolk, VA, April 26-29, 2018.*

4. Approve the following new club for the 2017-2018 school year: Dr. Cunningham

a. Best Buddies*

OLD BUSINESS PRESENTER

1. None at this time.

NEW BUSINESS PRESENTER

1. Student Representatives Report Miss Conley/ Miss DeMichiei


For Board Information

Executive Summary

Topic: High School Student Handbook

Purpose of the Summary

_____ New Information

__X___ Consideration for Action Item

_____ Board Request

General Overview

Attached is an update of the most recent edits made to the Hampton High School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. All

updates are indicated in red print and deletions are indicated with strike-through marks. Proofreading edits for grammar, spelling,

and sentence structure are also indicated in the editing marks; however, they are not listed below in the summary of edits.

Summary of Edits

Throughout the document, “guidance counselor” was changed to “school counselor” and “Guidance Department” was changed to

“School Counseling Department.”

Page 4 and 5—Updated personnel to indicate any changes (personnel not yet replaced are indicated with TBD)

Page 6—Updated student council officers (grade 9 voting takes place in the fall)

Page 9—Early dismissal language was updated to reflect that parent early dismissals other than medical or school approved

absences (ie. Funerals, athletic events, college visits, etc.) are limited to three per semester. This was done to mitigate disruptions

to instruction and assessment. Additionally, unapproved early dismissals will result in unexcused absences for the periods missed.

Page 18—The heading for “Eligibility” now includes “Extra-Curricular.”

Page 21 – “Graduation Requirements” has last two sentences eliminated based on the new QPA system.

Page 24—The section titled “Honor Roll” was eliminated based on the new QPA system.

Page 27—The section titled “Phones” was updated to reflect our emergency plans.

Page 28—A section titled “Special Education Services for School Age Students with Disabilities” was added

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approves the High School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct with the

aforementioned changes.

Submitted by: Dr. Marguerite Imbarlina Date: 5/19/17

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Student Handbook and

Code of Conduct

2017-2018

Hampton High School 2929 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101

(412) 486-6000

www.ht-sd.org

Mission Statement Hampton Township School District works collaboratively with the community

to support all children in becoming creative and innovative problem-solvers and communicators.

The District maintains high expectations by furthering our Tradition of Excellence

as our students develop the knowledge, character and integrity to impact the world.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018

CONTENTS Bell Schedules ............................................................................................................................................. Inside Front Cover Civic Virtues & Staff ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 4 Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 5 Activities & Clubs/Class Officers & Sponsors ................................................................................................................ Page 6 Assemblies ....................................................................................................................................................................... Page 7 Attendance ....................................................................................................................................................................... Page 7 Automated Mass Notification System ........................................................................................................................... Page 10 Cafeteria ......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 10 Career Education ........................................................................................................................................................... Page 10 Cheating and Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................................ Page 10 Class Rank ..................................................................................................................................................................... Page 11 Computer and Internet Policy ........................................................................................................................................ Page 11 Conduct .......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 12 Dances ........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 12 Detention Procedures ..................................................................................................................................................... Page 12 Dress Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................ Page 13 Drug and Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................................................ Page 13 Electronic Devices ......................................................................................................................................................... Page 18 Eligibility - Athletic/Co-Curricular................................................................................................................................ Page 18 Employment Certificates/Work Permits ........................................................................................................................ Page 19 Faculty Control .............................................................................................................................................................. Page 19 Faculty Rooms ............................................................................................................................................................... Page 19 Gaming .......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 19 Grading System ............................................................................................................................................................. Page 19 Graduation Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. Page 21 Counseling Services / College and Career Resources .................................................................................................... Page 21 Hall Passes/Restroom Passes ......................................................................................................................................... Page 22 Harassment/Bullying .................................................................................................................................................... Page 22 Health Services .............................................................................................................................................................. Page 23 Homebound Instruction ................................................................................................................................................ Page 24 Homecoming ................................................................................................................................................................. Page 24 Honor Roll ..................................................................................................................................................................... Page 24 Insurance ........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 24 Library ........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 24 Lockers .......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 25 Loitering ........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 25 Lost & Found ................................................................................................................................................................. Page 25 Lost or Damaged School Materials ................................................................................................................................ Page 25 National Honor Society ................................................................................................................................................. Page 25 Obligations ..................................................................................................................................................................... Page 26 Outside of the Building .................................................................................................................................................. Page 26 Parent Portal (See Report Cards) ................................................................................................................................... Page 27 Parking .......................................................................................................................................................................... Page 26 Phones ............................................................................................................................................................................ Page 27 Repeating Courses ......................................................................................................................................................... Page 27 Report Cards .................................................................................................................................................................. Page 27 Release Time (See Study Hall) ...................................................................................................................................... Page 28 Schedule Changes .......................................................................................................................................................... Page 27 Special Education Services for School Aged Students with Disabilities ....................................................................... Page 28 Sportsmanship................................................................................................................................................................ Page 29 Student Assistance Program (SAP) ............................................................................................................................... Page 29 Study Hall ...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 29 Theft............................................................................................................................................................................... Page 29 Tobacco, Possession and Use ........................................................................................................................................ Page 29 Vandalism ...................................................................................................................................................................... Page 30 Visitors........................................................................................................................................................................... Page 30 Weapons ........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 30

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ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Marguerite Imbarlina ............................. Principal

Mr. William Cardone....................... Athletic Director

Mr. Michael Amick ...................... Assistant Principal

Dr. Stephen Pellathy TBD ............ Assistant Principal

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Mrs. Kimberly Cavitt

Mr. Matthew Combi

Mrs. Terri Koprivnikar

Mrs. Marlie Stein

SECRETARIES

Ms. April Carson ....................... Principal’s Secretary

Mrs. Karen Wheeler ....... Asst. Principals’ Secretary

Mrs. Dolores Breslawski ........ Counselors’ Secretary

Mrs. Jennifer Leyes TBD ......... Attendance Secretary

Mrs. Nancy Schindler ..................... Library Secretary

Mrs. Bridget Gibbons ................................................ Health Office

Mrs. Yolanda Schwab .............Athletic Dir. Secretary

CUSTODIAL / FOOD SERVICE

Ms. Debra Alderman………………………………………………………………………………...Head Custodian

Mrs. Julie Leninger TBD..................................................................................................Metz Food Service Director

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

CIVIC VIRTUES 2017-2018

September – Cooperation Working together to achieve a common goal or benefit

October – Responsibility Having personal accountability; being dependable and doing what is expected

November – Respect Showing consideration or regard

December – Humanitarianism Working to improve the health and happiness of others.

January – Tolerance

Recognizing and respecting the beliefs and practices of others, even if different from one’s own.

February- Fairness Showing impartiality; treating others equally.

March – Perseverance Refusing to give up, even when faced with difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement

April – Honesty Being truthful, sincere, and trustworthy.

May – Courage Possessing the quality of spirit that enables one to overcome fear and face trouble, challenge,

or danger.

June – July – August –Patriotism Exhibiting national loyalty; demonstrating devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country.

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FACULTY

Refer to the District website for individual faculty phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Mr. Greg Adamczyk ...................................... Science

Mr. Joe Afflerbach......................................... Science

Mr. Derek Brinkley ..................................... Wellness

Ms. Devon Byrne............................................ English

Mr. Joseph Bursick ............................................ Math

Mr. Joe Cangilla ........................ Business/Computers

Mr. Charles Ceccarelli ................................... Science

Mr. Thomas Clendaniel .................................... Math

Mr. Jeremy Clendenning ..................... Social Studies

Mrs. Savina Cupps..........................................English

Mr. Jacques DeMatteo ................................. Wellness

Mrs. Kathy Dickensheets ................................... Math

Ms. Heather Dietz .......................................... Science

Mrs. Allison Dockter ......................................... Math

Mr. David Dunton TBD ...................... Social Studies

Mrs. Amy Eidenshink .................................. Librarian

Ms. Elyse Kuntz TBD ......... ………...………Special

Education

Ms. Kelly Emmett .......................................... English

Mrs. Kate Eskra ................................... Social Studies

Mrs. Amy Faith ............................. Special Education

Mrs. Amy Foley ............................................ Science

Mr. Dan Franklin ................................................... Art

Mrs. Jun Gee .................................... World Language

Mr. Thomas Gleason ........................... Social Studies

Ms. Nicole Goldstein ........... Math Academic Support

Mr. Kevin Green .................................. Social Studies

Ms. Kristen Grenda ....................................... Science

Mr. Terrence Hales ................. English/Social Studies

Mr. Andrew Halter ...................... Instructional Coach

Ms. Melanie Haynes ......................................... Nurse

Mr. Nick Helbling ...................................... Tech. Ed.

Mrs. Jessica Heranic ........................ World Language

Mr. David Hermenau ...................................... English

Ms. Inez Hess .................................. World Language

Mr. Chad Himmler ........................................... Music

Mr. Anthony Howard ................................... Business

Mrs. Melinda Jackson ..................................... F & CS

Mr. Kenneth Kemmer .................................... Science

Mr. Joseph Lafko ................................. Social Studies

Mrs. Jennifer Lavella ........................... Social Studies

Mrs. Amy Leya .................................................. Math

Mr. Dean Longwell ............................. Social Studies

Mrs. Karen Males-Benson..............World Languages

Mrs. Erin Marron............. ............................... English

Ms. Allison McBee ......................................... English

Mrs. Amy McKaveney ...................................... Math

Mr. Grant McKinney ......................................... Math

Mr. Ryan Meyer ............................................... Music

Mr. Greg Mihalik ......................................... Wellness

Ms. Emily Onik……………….. ................. Wellness

Ms. Susan Perry ..............................................F & CS

Mr. Mark Popovich ........................................ Science

Mrs. Jamie Pugliese ....................................... Science

Mrs. Mary Rakers .............................................. Math

Mrs. Shannon Roos .………………………..English

Mrs. Christine Ruffner ................................... Science

Mr. Christopher Ruggeri .................................English

Mr. Ryan Scott ........................................... Tech. Ed.

Mrs. Michele Soergel .....................................English

Mr. Scott Stickney… ……….Enrichment Facilitator

Mrs. Lynn Stevwing ...................... Special Education

Mrs. Melissa Survinski .................... World Language

Ms. Rebecca Skwarko .... Biology Academic Support

Mrs. Karen Taylor ........................... World Language

Mr. Tom Tobin .................................... Social Studies

Mrs. Karen Vachon-Thaner .................................. Art

Mrs. Beth Winhold .......................... World Language

Mrs. Caitlin Wyatt TBD .. English Academic Support

Mr. Michael Zdinak ....................... Special Education

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ACTIVITIES AND CLUBSStudents are encouraged to get involved in some of the many activities and clubs offered at the High School. Colleges like to see in-depth participation in a few activities rather than superficial membership in many. Activity involvement is included on each student’s permanent school record. Listed below are some of the extracurricular opportunities and sponsors a student can contact for more information. For information regarding clubs contact the Activities Director. Information about club sports may be obtained in the Athletic Office. After School Writers Armed Forces Club Art Club Band Chess Club Chinese Language/Culture Club Choir Color Guard/Winter Guard Crew Dance Drill Team Drama Club English Festival Environmental Club Fitness Club FBLA French Club Forensics Team Gay-Straight Alliance German Club Growing Together Hamptonian (Newspaper) History Club Hometown High-Q Ice Hockey Club In-Line Hockey Jam Band

Jazz Ensemble Keystone Latin Club Lend our Hands National Honor Society On Location Political Science Club Powder Puff Football Robotics Club Rotary Interact Science Club Slow Pitch Softball Spanish Club Stage Crew Student Council Talbot Players Talent Show Teenage Republicans Tech. Student Association (TSA) Tri-M Music/Honor Ultimate Frisbee Video Club Yearbook Young Democrats 24 Interscholastic Sports

STUDENT COUNCIL President. .......................................... Matthew Bagley Vice President ...................................... Anna Shumaker Secretary ................................................. Hailey Pritts Treasurer ....................................................... Ryan Bates

SENIOR CLASS President. ........................................ Jessica McGinley Vice President .................................. Elizabeth Jungling Secretary ................................................ Emily Januck Treasurer .................................................... Doug Wright

JUNIOR CLASS President ............................................ Sarah Schreiber Vice President ..................................... Allison Boretsky Secretary ................................................... Abby Wolf Treasurer ...................................................... Joey Cafaro

SOPHOMORE CLASS President. ............................................. Lindsey Fortes Vice President ......................................... Isabelle Carde Secretary ........................................... Emily Berkebile Treasurer .......................................................... Jimin Oh

FRESHMAN CLASS President ............................................................. TBD Vice President ........................................................ TBD Secretary ............................................................. TBD Treasurer ................................................................. TBD Hampton Township School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or limited English proficiency in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons contact Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, Assistant Superintendent, 4591 School Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101.

All policies contained in the Student Handbook are subject to change based on the adoption of new policies and revision of current procedures by the School Board.

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ASSEMBLIES

Assembly programs will be scheduled by the

Administration, Activities Director and a committee

of the Student Council. Students are required to

attend all assemblies. Failure to attend an assembly

will be considered a class cut.

ATTENDANCE

REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES

I. Absence from School Regular attendance at school by each student

is a specific requirement of the School Laws

of Pennsylvania. The following attendance

regulations are followed at Hampton High

School.

A. Parents may phone the school between 7

a.m. and 9 a.m. to report a student’s

absence. Call 412.486.6000 and follow

instructions. This phone call does not

excuse the absence, nor does it

prevent the automated phone call

from our attendance system.

B. A student who is absent from school

must bring a written statement from

his/her parents stating the exact reason

for the absence and the exact dates of

the absence. This statement must be

presented to the office on the morning

following the absence.

C. Students who fail to submit a written

parental excuse within four (4) school

days following an absence will be

charged with an unexcused absence

pending receipt of a parental excuse

which must be turned in to the office

two (2) weeks prior to the close of

grades for the nine (9) week grading

period in which the absence(s) occurred.

Any excuse, with consideration to

medical excuses, provided after the

close of a grading period will not affect

the grade for that nine weeks.

D. Absences of more than five (5)

consecutive days from school or any

class should be made known to the

attendance office and the health office

so that assignments can be sent home or

procedures for arranging homebound

instruction can be initiated. To arrange

for assignments or homebound

instruction, contact the Guidance School

Counseling Office. In such cases a note

from the physician should accompany

the excuse written by the parent.

E. When a student arrives at school after

fourth period, it will be considered a

half-day absence.

II. Excused Absences A. Medical excuses. All doctor’s excuses

for whatever reason should be submitted

on doctor’s script or letterhead and

include the doctor’s office phone

number.

B. Parental excuses for personal illness,

quarantine, or other exceptional or

urgent reasons up to ten (10) days

absent will be accepted. Parents may

not excuse absences beyond ten (10)

days. More than ten (10) days absent in

any class for any reason will be

considered unexcused, unless verified

by a doctor’s excuse or pre-approved

through the Educational Travel Policy.

III. Other Approved Absences A. School sponsored field trips. Students

who sign up for these trips, but do not

attend will be marked as incurring an

unexcused absence.

B. Educational travel, college visitations,

school related field trips, and athletic

competitions must be pre-approved by

the Administration. Pre-approval forms

are necessary for educational travel and

college visits and are available in the

main office and via school district

website. Forms must be signed by all of

a student’s teachers so that any

academic concerns may be noted and

addressed. Classroom teachers will

manage pre-approval of school related

field trips and athletic competitions via

internal communication. Work assigned

for completion during the trip is due the

day the student returns to school.

Educational travel and college visits

do count as absences, but are not

included in the 10 mentioned in II B

above. College visits are limited to four

a year. These trips will not be approved

if scheduled during Keystone testing,

AP testing, or final exams. If the school

calendar changes for unforeseen reasons

each request will be reviewed on an

individual basis.

C. Funeral (family member)

D. Religious observance.

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IV. Penalty for Noncompliance A. It is expected that students will make up

all missed work immediately following

their absence(s) from school. If a student

missed one day, the student has one day

to make up the work, if a student missed

two days, the student has two days to

make up the work, etc. (See section III

B on page 3 concerning Educational

Travel and College Visitations.)

Teachers will provide assignments to the

students upon their return to school. All

work will be collected within the

appropriate time frame and will be

graded. Receiving credit for the work is

contingent upon the receipt of an

appropriate parent or medical excuse (s)

within the accepted time frame (as noted

in Sec. IC). Students will not receive

credit for work if the absences become

unexcused, other than a medically

excused absence with appropriate

documentation. Being absent for any

reason the day before a previously

announced exam or assignment due date

does not excuse a student from taking

the exam or completing and turning in

the assignment on the due date.

B. Three (3) unexcused absences will result

in a first violation of the compulsory

school attendance law. A letter will then

be sent home explaining the student’s

attendance status.

C. Prior to filing charges with the

magistrate, the assistant principal, nurse

and/or counselor will discuss the

student’s attendance record.

D. Four (4) or more unexcused absences

will result in a referral to the District

Magistrate’s Office.

E. The Administration will look at each

case on an individual basis. Please call

with individual concerns. It is the

student’s responsibility to see each of

his/her teachers about making up any

work he/she may have missed during an

absence. Since it will not always be

possible for a student to make up this

instruction time or school work, the

number of days a student spends out of

school must be kept to a minimum and

should be limited to the reasons stated in

the School Code as “excused absences”.

V. Tardy to School

A. A student will be considered tardy if

he/she is not in first period when the bell

rings. Students must present a parental

note with date and time in the main

office when entering school tardy. If

coming from a medical appointment, the

student should bring a dated medical

excuse on the doctor’s script or

letterhead with doctor’s phone number

or a parent note. Without a parental note

(limited to three (3) per semester), one

(1) detention will be issued for

students who arrive late during first

period. Two (2) detentions will be

issued for those who arrive after the

start of second period. Such detentions

are not part of a student’s disciplinary

record. They are considered TIME

FOR TIME. If over half of 4th period is

missed, the student will be marked for

half day absent. No note will be

accepted after one school day. The first

three (3) tardy episodes per semester, if

accompanied by a parent note will be

considered Excused. Thereafter, each

tardy will be considered Unexcused.

Unexcused tardiness will be recorded,

but students may make up any work

missed. Credit for assignments will be

given to those students who have

turned in a parent note for the tardy,

provided the parent note is turned in

to the office two (2) weeks prior to the

close of grades for the nine (9) week

grading period in which the tardy(s)

occurred. The Principal and Assistant

Principals, upon appeal from the student

and for good cause (medical condition),

may forgive the detention.

B. Because emergencies and the

unexpected happen, the attendance

officer will accept three (3) parental

excuses for tardiness to school per

semester. It is expected that such

emergencies will be the exception, not

the rule, so after three (3) parent

excused tardy episodes per semester, all

other tardiness will be considered

unexcused without a doctor’s medical

excuse. For each unexcused tardy, time

for timed detentions will be assigned.

After five (5) unexcused tardy episodes,

the penalty for being late to school will

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increase. On the sixth (6) unexcused

tardiness, the parking permit will be

suspended for ten (10) days. Students

without a parking permit will receive

some form of suspension in addition to

the detentions. On the seventh (7)

unexcused tardiness, the parking permit

will be revoked permanently with no

refund of fee. STUDENTS HAVE ONE

WEEK TO SERVE ASSIGNED

DETENTIONS. Detentions may not

accumulate beyond five (5) without a

more severe penalty such as some form

of suspension, loss of parking permit.

(See VII C below)

C. When late to school, regardless of the

time of day, students must secure an

admittance slip from the high school

office and this must be presented to the

teacher for admittance to class.

VI. Tardy to Class

A. Students who are late to class after

being marked as “in attendance” for the

school day are not to go to the office for

an admittance slip. Excuses for being

late to class are not obtainable in the high

school office.

B. Classroom teachers will keep a record of

students who are tardy to class. Teachers

may assign detentions for tardiness

and/or may refer students to the office

for tardiness. After three (3) unexcused

late arrivals, the student should be

referred to the office for disciplinary

action.

VII. Cutting Class and Study Hall - Illness is the

only acceptable excuse for not reporting to

class or study hall. If a student becomes ill

he/she must report to the school nurse

immediately. Spending the class period in the

rest room is not acceptable. Irregular

attendance will hamper normal class progress;

therefore the penalties for the violation will be

severe and are as follows:

A. Class cuts - “F” for any work or exams

missed. The teacher will notify

the student’s parents by mail or phone

and send a referral form to the

administration.

One detention per period missed will be

assigned by administration.

B. Subsequent cuts of the same class or

excessive cuts will result in additional

discipline: revocation of parking pass,

and/or out of school suspension.

C. Detentions may not accumulate beyond

five without more severe punishment.

Students who do not serve assigned

detentions within one week will face the

following penalties:

1. the assigned detentions and

2. revocation of parking pass and/or

3. out of school suspension including

a parental conference with

administration before the student may

return to school and

4. ineligibility for participation in extra

and co-curricular events

VIII. Early Dismissal

A. Students are limited to three (3) parental

early dismissals per semester. All other

early dismissals must be for medical

purposes, which require a medical note, or

other approved absences (See III above).

B. All early dismissals should be processed

by the office one day in advance.

C. The written request must contain the

following information:

1. Full name of student and home phone

number

2. Date of early dismissal

3. Precise time of early dismissal

4. Reason for early dismissal

5. Signature of parent or guardian

D. No student will be excused without a note

from a parent or guardian. Students may

not leave school early unless excused by

the school nurse or a principal.

E. Unapproved early dismissals will result

in unexcused abenseces for each period

missed. Students will not receive credit

for work if the absence is unexcused. F. Students should request doctors and

dentists to make appointments after school

hours, except in case of emergency.

Students must present a note on

doctor’s script or letterhead including

the office phone number of the doctor

or dentist upon their return to school in

order for the absence to be recorded as

a medical excuse.

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G. In compliance with the Pennsylvania

School Laws, early dismissals for

purposes of any type of employment will

not be considered except for a Co-op

Employment Program.

H. All students being dismissed early must

sign out and exit the building by the main

office. AUTOMATED MASS NOTIFICATION

SYSTEM The District utilizes an automated mass notification system, which will allow us to send a telephone, text, or email message to you regarding important information about school events or emergencies. The system will notify you of school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather and student attendance. In the event of an emergency at school, you can have peace of mind knowing that you will be informed immediately by the system. The successful delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact information for each student. The Contact Preference section of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal has communication preferences settings for parents. It is important to routinely verify and adjust these settings to ensure that you are receiving all District communications through the desired media (home phone, cell phone, email, text, etc.).

CAFETERIA The cafeteria is operated by a food service

contractor. Students must pay for their lunches on a

daily basis. An “Emergency Meal” policy is in place

to allow students a maximum of three (3) emergency

meals. These emergency meals will usually be a

peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a serving of fruit,

and milk. Ala-carte items may NOT be purchased on

any student account without funds. Using another

student’s account number to purchase products in

the cafeteria is prohibited. Such action will be

considered stealing and students may face

prosecution. Students with special financial

problems should consult with the Cafeteria Manager,

regarding participation in the federally funded lunch

program for eligible students.

1. Administration may restrict or eliminate open

and uncapped drink containers in the school or

carried in the halls. Students are expected to

accept responsibility for these containers and

any mess associated with them or else these

privileges will be limited or restricted. Teachers

may restrict open containers in their individual

classrooms.

2. Students are expected to leave the cafeteria

clean and to return tray, dishes, utensils and

trash to the proper places. Violators will be

subject to suspension and loss of cafeteria

privileges and the cost of discarded or damaged

property.

3. Theft of any kind in the cafeteria is a

suspendable offense and may result in the

prosecution of a student under the criminal

code of retail theft.

CAREER EDUCATION Hampton High School is a sending school to the

A.W. Beattie Career Center, 9600 Babcock Blvd.,

Allison Park, PA. The program includes seventeen

(17) different curricular areas and is generally

designed for students who will pursue a career in a

vocational or technical field. Participating students

attend Hampton for one-half (½) day for their

regular academic work and they attend the Beattie

Area Vocational-Technical School for one-half (½)

day of study. Arrangements for enrollment are to be

made through the counseling office.

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Academic dishonesty involves stealing something

that is abstract. It includes, but is not limited to,

copying another’s homework, plagiarism which is

submitting someone else’s work as the student’s

own (this includes having parents do a student’s

paper or work), copying any part of another’s work

without proper attribution using MLA

documentation, filling in answers for another

student, using or attempting to use unauthorized aids

during a test, quiz, project, or other academic

exercise intended for assessment or evaluation

purposes. Academic dishonesty also includes an

unauthorized taking or attempt to take questions and/or

answers to quizzes or tests either before or after the

quiz or test.

Cheating and/or plagiarism in any form will not be

condoned. All such incidents will be reported to the

assistant principal on a disciplinary referral form.

The incident will become part of the disciplinary

record and written notification will be sent to the

parent.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism apply to the

student who steals or copies another’s work and,

where it is applicable, the student whose work is

copied.

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For the first offense students will receive an

automatic zero for the assignment. For any

additional infractions in any class, the student will

receive an F for the 9 weeks marking period. The

student(s) will remain in the class to receive

instruction and earn points. At the conclusion of the

9 weeks period, the student will get 59% of the total

points earned in that 9 weeks period. As a result, it is

possible for a student to be failing in more than one

class due to cheating. Should a student violate this

policy for a third time in any one class, the student

will receive an F for that course for the year and will

be removed from the course.

CLASS RANK Students who are in need of their class rank for

scholarship opportunities need to provide a

completed application to their guidance school

counselor who will supply the needed information

on the form and mail the application directly to the

agency.

(For more details regarding class rank, refer to the

Hampton High School Program of Studies).

COMPUTER & INTERNET POLICY

Students are reminded that they may not share

their password with anyone. Accessing the

computer through another person’s password is a

violation of this policy.

Introduction

By using school computers and the Internet, you

may participate in a variety of activities that support

learning. With access to other networks and people

around the world, students might have access to

information that may not be appropriate. The

Hampton Township School District has taken

measures to prevent access to inappropriate

information. However, we cannot control all the

information available on the Internet. The District is

not responsible for other people’s actions or the

quality and content of information available through

this service. We trust our students to know what is

appropriate and inappropriate. The following

guidelines are intended to help students use

computers appropriately. If students do not follow

the use policies listed here, the privilege of using

computers may be withdrawn, disciplinary action

may be taken and appropriate law enforcement

agencies may be notified.

User Agreement

The use of school and district computers and

networks must be in support of education, research,

and the educational goals and objectives of the

Hampton Township School District. Students

are personally responsible for this provision at all

times when using District computers.

The use of another organization’s networks

or computing resources must comply with

rules appropriate to that network.

Transmission of any material in violation of

any United States statutes is prohibited. This

includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted

material, threatening or obscene material, or

material protected by trade secret.

District computers, e-mail addresses, or web

pages may not be used for commercial, non-

profit, political, or religious purposes.

If students have any questions about these rules, they

are to ask a teacher. Be aware that the inappropriate

use of electronic information resources can be a

violation of school rules, local, state and federal laws

and that students can be prosecuted for violating

those laws.

Network Etiquette and Privacy

Students are expected to abide by the generally

accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules

include but are not limited to:

BE POLITE: Never send, or encourage

others to send, abusive messages.

USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE:

Students are representatives of the school

and district on a public system. Never swear,

use vulgarities, or any other inappropriate

language.

PRIVACY: Do not reveal a home address,

phone number, names or addresses of family

members, or the address or phone numbers

of other students or colleagues.

DISRUPTIONS: Do not use the network in

any way that would disrupt the use of the

network by others.

REPRESENTATION: Do not send

anonymous messages or represent a message

to have been written by another. All

correspondence should be clearly

identifiable as to its originator.

Security

If students identify a security problem with District

computers, notify the system administrator at once.

Never demonstrate the problem to other users. Never

use another individual’s account. Never tell anyone

else your password. Any user identified as a security

risk will be denied access to the network and may be

liable for disciplinary action or prosecution.

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Misuse

Misuse is defined as any malicious attempt to

physically deface, disable, or destroy computers,

peripherals, or other network hardware, to harm or

destroy data or another user or any other agencies or

networks that are connected to the system, to gain

access or attempt to gain access to unauthorized

systems or to access inappropriate materials from

school computers. Any misuse will result in loss of

computer privileges, possible disciplinary action, or

possible legal referral.

CONDUCT A climate for learning must be maintained

throughout the school. Students who threaten this

climate with inappropriate behavior will be dealt

with promptly, consistently and fairly. Penalties may

vary with the frequency and seriousness of the

infraction. (Refer to the Code of Conduct.) All

rules of conduct apply to any school-sponsored

event including those that are held off of school

property.

DANCES Basic requirements for all school, student council, or

club sponsored dances and the prom:

Students who owe obligations (includes

disciplinary, financial and community service)

may not attend.

Students must bring dance ticket and student

ID to the dance.

Dress- boys:

Shirt, tie, sport jacket, dress slacks and dress

shoes. No hats, tennis shoes, boots, work

boots, or hunting boots.

Dress- girls:

Appropriate – gown, dress, skirt or pants suit.

If a student arrives inappropriately dressed

he/she will not be permitted into the dance.

Students are expected to dance appropriately.

Sexually explicit dancing such as grinding, or

any other type of dancing which could be

construed as vulgar or provocative, is

prohibited.

Guests / Non-Hampton Students:

One member of the couple must be a current

Hampton High School student.

No other outsiders are permitted to attend.

Hampton students who wish to bring a guest

from another high school must first provide the

guest with a permission slip to be signed by an

administrator from the guest’s school.

Permission slips for dances may be obtained

from the main office or the dance sponsor and

must be returned to the dance sponsor before

the evening of the dance.

If the non-Hampton student is not enrolled in a

high school, the Hampton student must fill out

the permission slip and have it signed by a

Hampton High School Administrator.

Non-Hampton students must have photo ID

when entering the dance.

Students must be at least in ninth grade to

attend a high school dance. Under no

circumstances will a junior high school or

middle school student be permitted to attend.

No guest over 20 years old may attend.

Smoking is not permitted.

Early Departure:

1. Students must provide a parental note giving

permission to leave early.

2. The time must be included in this note.

3. A phone number where at least one parent

may be contacted must be part of the note.

4. The note must be turned into the dance

sponsor the day before the dance.

5. Once a student leaves he/she may not return.

* Guidelines for each individual dance will be added

to these rules.

* Complete dance rules will accompany the ticket

purchase. Certain variation of the basic

requirements may apply.

DETENTION PROCEDURES Students are expected to report to detention and remain

the entire period. Students will not be admitted if they

are late. 1. Afternoon detention is held Monday through

Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More than one

detention can be served after school when

arrangements have been made with the detention

monitor. Questions concerning detentions or the

location to serve detentions can be referred to the

main office.

2. Morning detention is held in the main office and

begins at 7:00 a.m.

3. Students are expected to sit in their seats and are

not permitted to talk. Students are expected to do

homework or read.

4. Detentions may not accumulate beyond five (5).

Students must serve any and all detentions

assigned within one week of being assigned.

Students who do not serve any assigned

detentions within one week will face the

following penalties:

a. the assigned detentions and

b. revocation of parking pass and/or release

time

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c. out of school suspension including a

parental conference with administration

before the student may return to school

and

d. ineligibility for participation in extra and

co-curricular events.

5. Teachers may assign detention to be served with

the teacher or with administration.

DRESS GUIDELINES The Hampton High School dress guidelines were

developed by a committee of parents, students,

teachers, administrators and a representative of the

School Board. Student appearance and dress is the

responsibility of the individual student. However,

parents should monitor what their child wears to

school each day. It is essential that parents see that

their child complies with the dress guidelines at

Hampton High School. The vast majority of

students dress in a fashion that is tasteful and non-

distracting to the educational process. Nevertheless,

some students choose to dress in a manner that could

be disruptive, unsafe, or unsanitary in the

educational setting. The school is a workplace for

staff and students so adequate and modest dress is

required. Students in violation of the dress

guidelines may be assigned a detention by teachers

and/or administrators. Students may be referred to

the office for appropriate action including donning

additional clothing. Repeated violations of the dress guidelines will result

in additional disciplinary action and possible parental

conference with administration.

1. Obscene or profane language and provocative or

suggestive pictures on clothing are not permitted.

2. Clothing or jewelry that is dangerous or with

socially inappropriate slogans, drug or alcohol

related messages or advertisements are prohibited.

3. Except for legitimate religious purposes, no

headwear, including but not limited to hats,

bandanas and hoods, is to be worn in the building

starting with the beginning of first period. A

student seeking such a religious purpose

exemption shall notify the Principal.

4. Dress or top shoulder straps must be a minimum

of 3 inches wide and may not reveal bras, bra

straps, or camisoles.

5. Bare midriffs, see-through garments, bare backs,

halter tops and low cut tops are not permitted.

6. Footwear must be worn at all times. Slippers are

not considered appropriate footwear.

7. Skirts, skorts, shorts (including slits in them)

must extend to the mid-thigh/fingertip length.

8. Clothing must be worn in an appropriate

manner. (Pants above the hips, no

undergarments exposed, legging and tights must

be worn with an appropriate length top).

9. Wallet chains of excessive length are not

permitted to be worn.

10. For physical education class, students must wear

a shirt and gym shorts. This attire is to follow

school guidelines. Tennis shoes or appropriate

athletic footwear must be worn.

11. The wearing of pajamas or robes is prohibited.

12. Student dress should be respectful of other

students and all diverse cultures.

13. No sunglasses are to be worn in the building.

14. There is a dress code for the commencement

ceremony. Details of the type of dress will be

communicated to the senior class from the high

school administration. Questions regarding interpretation of the above

guidelines will be left up to the discretion of the

building level administration.

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE The purpose of the District's Substance Abuse Policy is

to send a clear message that the possession of illegal

substances and substance abuse, including the unlawful

use and/or possession of alcohol or other drugs or

medications, will not be tolerated by Hampton

Township School District. Violations of the Substance

Abuse Policy will be zealously prosecuted. These

Administrative Procedures establish fair and

comprehensive rules for investigating and resolving

allegations of violation of the District's Substance

Abuse Policy, as well as establishing guidelines for

violations. It is the desire of the School Board that

similar offenses will result in similar consequences,

although the Administration and Board may and

should consider the totality of the circumstances in

determining the consequences that are most appropriate

in each circumstance. Some situations involving

inadvertent possession of over-the-counter or

prescribed medications may be addressed under the

District's Medication Policy. However, the

administration will have discretion in determining the

type of violation and the appropriate consequences.

I. Responsibility of School Personnel

A. All personnel of the Hampton Township

School District are to report to their

immediate supervisor any student or

employee involved in the use, transfer or

possession of alcohol, drugs, steroids,

narcotics, or other health endangering

compounds while on or about the school

property or while attending or traveling to

or from any school related function.

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B. All personnel of the Hampton Township

School District are to report to their

immediate supervisor any person who is

not a student or employee and who is

found to be using, soliciting, or

transferring to a student or employee any

alcohol, drugs, steroids, narcotics or health

endangering compounds while on or about

the school property or while attending or

traveling to or from any school related

function.

C. The supervisor is to report such

information to the Superintendent

immediately and to confirm the same to

the Superintendent as soon as possible in

writing, relating the specific sequence of

events in each case.

The supervisor or the Superintendent will

immediately notify the appropriate law

enforcement agency in any case involving

persons not related to the District.

II. Students

A. Possession and/or Under the Influence

A student who, while under the school’s

jurisdiction, on or around school property

or while attending or traveling to or from

any school related function is found to

possess or use or consume alcohol or other

drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health

endangering compounds shall be subject

to the following action:

1. Immediate Response

a. Parents or guardian shall be

immediately contacted by

administration and the student

shall be sent home or removed

from the school for medical

attention if necessary. If parents

or guardians cannot be reached,

the decision to get medical

attention for the student or to

isolate the student from other

students shall be made by

school administration.

b. The police department having

jurisdiction over the area, in

which the school is located, may

be notified by the

Superintendent or his/her

designee and the student may be

referred for appropriate action.

Parents are to be notified as

promptly as possible that the

police are being involved and

their presence and direct

communication with the police

should be requested.

c. The student initially will be

suspended for ten- (10) school

days pending an expulsion

hearing by the Board of School

Directors.

d. Written verification indicating

that parents have received

written notice of the date, time,

and location of the informal

hearing must be obtained from

the parents. (Certified mail is

acceptable)

2. Procedural Sequence

The Administration shall offer to

hold an informal hearing within

five-(5) days with the student,

his/her parents or guardian, any

witness the student might want on

his or her behalf, and the school

administration. As a result of the

meeting, the administration may

recommend or require one or more

of the following:

a. Referral to the Board of

School Directors or a

committee thereof for an

expulsion hearing unless

administration recommends

and parents and/or student

agree to sign a waiver in lieu

of a formal Board hearing.

Any such waiver shall be

consistent in outcome with the

sanctions described in

connection with formal Board

proceedings, below.

b. Referral to the appropriate law

enforcement agency.

c. Citation for and offense by the

appropriate authorities and a

request that a copy of the

police report and disposition

be provided to the District.

d. Referral to the school’s

Student Assistance Team.

e. Prompt assessment by a

licensed drug and alcohol

facility acceptable to the

Administration, within 10

days where possible.

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f. Compliance with all

recommendations of that

licensed facility.

g. Compliance with all School

District requirements.

3. Board Hearing

A hearing before the Board of

Directors of the school system,

a committee thereof, or an

examiner as selected by the

Board shall be conducted in

accordance with applicable state

regulations and, where a

violation is found based on the

evidence at such hearing, the

sanction imposed shall

minimally be as follows:

a. First-time offenders:

expulsion from school and

extra-curricular activities

for a minimum period of

twenty- (20) school days.

Other circumstances

including, but not limited to,

the non-cooperation of the

student may result in an

administrative

recommendation to the

Board for a period of

expulsion of sixty- (60)

school days. The Board

may impose additional

sanctions, including

permanent expulsion.

b. Second-time offenders:


extra-curricular activities

for a minimum period of

ninety- (90) school days.

Other circumstances

including, but not limited to,

the non-cooperation of the

students may result in an

administrative

recommendation to the

Board for a period of

expulsion of one hundred

eighty-five (185) school

days. The Board may

impose additional sanctions,

including permanent

expulsion.

c. Third-time offenders shall

be permanently expelled

from school, and shall be

barred from participating in

extra-curricular activities.

B. Transfer or Intent to Transfer

A student who, while under the

school’s jurisdiction, or on or about

school property or while attending

or traveling to or from any school

related functions is found to have

transferred or possessed with

intention to transfer alcohol, other

drugs, steroids, narcotics or other

health endangering compounds,

regardless of whether the substance

transferred or intended to be

transferred is actually the substance

represented shall be subject to

conditions outlined herein:

1. All steps described in Paragraph

(A) 2. Procedural Sequence.

2. A hearing with the Board of

School Directors, a committee

thereof, or any examiner

selected by the Board, shall be

conducted as follows:

a. First-time offenders:


extra-curricular activities for a

minimum period of ninety-

(90) school days. Other

circumstances including, but

not limited to, the non-

cooperation of the students

may result in an

administrative

recommendation to the Board

for a period of expulsion of

one hundred eighty-five (185)

school days. The Board may

impose additional sanctions,

including permanent

expulsion.

b. Second-time offenders found

guilty shall be permanently

expelled, and shall be

permanently barred from

participation in extra-

curricular activities.

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III. Procedures and Practices

A. Dealing with Suspects

1. All students and staff members of the


shall report to the principal or

designee any person suspected of

soliciting, giving, or using alcohol or

other drugs, steroids, narcotics, or

other health endangering compounds

while on or about the school property

or while at school related functions.

2. Persons who have been in a position

to make such a report and have failed

to do so shall be subject to

disciplinary action by their immediate

supervisor when reasonable evidence

is presented indicating that such

person has ignored the responsibility.

3. School administrative personnel shall

have the authority to require students

[or other persons under the

jurisdiction] to submit to a thorough

search and test to determine the

presence of alcohol, drugs and other

controlled substances based upon

reasonable suspicion as interpreted by

the courts.

4. Students who refuse to submit to a

search based upon reasonable

suspicion as outlined in this Policy

shall be immediately suspended from

school and referred to the

Superintendent’s office for

disposition.

5. Persons found to possess, use, be

under the influence of, or transfer

alcohol or other drugs, steroids,

narcotics, or other health endangering

compounds are subject to the steps

outlined in this Policy.

6. Persons who, after submitting to a

search, are found not to be using,

under the influence of, or in

possession of alcohol, or other drugs,

steroids, narcotics, or other health

endangering compounds, are to be

promptly excused and no further

action taken. A report of the incident

shall be filed with the building

administrator for future reference, but

shall not be retained

for a period of more than one year

from the date of the report if no

similar instances are reported.

B. Medicine in the Schools (Storage and

Taking of Medicine) In accordance with

Administrative Procedure 210-AP,

principals, in cooperation with school

nurses, shall develop rules and procedures

for registering prescription and non-

prescription medicine and drugs.

1. Student and teacher handbooks and/or

building procedures manuals will

contain these rules and instructions.

2. Prescription or non-prescription

medication drugs which are not

registered in accordance with rules

and procedures developed by building

administrators shall be considered

illegal substances until proven

otherwise. Holders of unregistered

prescription or non-prescription

medications shall be treated as

offenders. These presumptions may

be rebutted by competent evidence to

the contrary.

3. See the “Health Services” section of

the handbook for more detailed

information concerning allowed

medication.

C. Students Who Come Voluntarily

A student seeking help and not under the

immediate influence of, or transferring or

in the possession of alcohol or other

drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health

endangering compounds within the

school, who comes or is referred to the

principal, is not subject to the provisions

of this Policy, and will be referred for

appropriate help. Although the School

Board has employed appropriate

specialists (psychologists, guidance school

counselors, nurses, Child Study Team,

Student Assistance Team, etc.) for staff

members to use in helping students

involved in substance abuse, the school is

not a rehabilitative organization. School

personnel must not attempt to perform

services of agencies, which are specially

trained and/or dedicated to correcting

problems regarding chemicals. Referral

by school personnel, in accordance with

building rules and procedures, to

appropriate outside agencies may be made

as soon as the problem becomes apparent

to assist students in solving problems,

which may or may not be related to

chemical usage.

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IV. Definitions

A. Superintendent refers to the

Superintendent of Hampton Township

School District or his/her designee.

B. Building Administrator refers to the

principal or his/her designee.

C. Immediate supervisor refers to

administrative and supervisory members

of the certified staff.

D. Alcohol or other drugs, steroids,

narcotics or other health endangering

compounds includes but is not limited to

alcohol, alcoholic beverages,

tranquilizers, amphetamines, synthetic

opiates, marijuana, LSD, and other

hallucinogens, glue or other solvent-

containing substances. A more specific

and comprehensive list would include

all substances consistent with state and

federal laws which include but are not

limited to the following laws:

1. Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act

1971 (Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania) as amended.

2. Public Law 91-513 Comprehensive

Drug Prevention and Control Act of

1970 (Federal Law) as amended.

3. The Controlled Substance Drug,

Device, and Cosmetic Act of April,

1972 (P.L 233, No. 64) as amended.

E. Look-a-like drugs - any substances

manufactured or designed to resemble

drugs, steroids, narcotics or other

health endangering compounds

included under section ‘D’ above. It

may also include any substance

represented in any way to be a

substance included in ‘D’ above.

F. Drug/Mood Altering Substance/Alcohol

- shall include any alcohol or malt

beverages, any drug listed in Act 64

(1972) as a controlled substance,

chemical, abused substance, or

medication for which a prescription is

required under law and/or any substance

which is intended to alter mood.

Examples of the above include but are

not limited to beer, wine, liquor,

marijuana, hashish, chemical solvents,

glue, look alike substances, over the

counter drugs, and any capsules or pills

not registered with the nurse, annotated

within the school’s health record and

given in accordance with the School

District Policy for the administration of

medication to students in school.

G. Student Assistance Team - is a multi-

disciplinary team composed of school

personnel: teachers, staff,

administrators, nurses, and counselors

and community professionals (mental

health liaison and drug and alcohol

liaison). This team has been trained to

understand the issues of adolescent

chemical use, abuse, and dependency

and will communicate this information

to the faculty. It will also play the

primary role in the identification and

referral of students coming to its

attention through the procedures

outlined herein.

H. Transfer - deliver, sell, pass, share or

give any alcohol, drug, or mood altering

substance, as defined by this Policy,

from one person to another or to aid

therein.

I. Possession – means to possess or hold or

consume, without any attempt to

distribute, any alcohol, drug, or mood

altering substance determined to be

illegal or other substances referred to in

‘D,’ ‘E,’ or ‘F’ above or any substance

represented to be such a substance, in

any amount whatsoever.

J. Cooperative Behavior - the willingness

of a student to work with the principal

and school personnel in a reasonable

and helpful manner, complying with

requests and recommendations made by

the members of the Student Assistance

Team.

K. Uncooperative Behavior - is the

resistance or refusal, verbal, physical, or

passive, on the part of the student with

the reasonable request or

recommendations of the principal or

school personnel. Defiance, assault,

deceit, destruction of property, and

flight shall constitute examples of

uncooperative student behavior.

Uncooperative behavior shall also

include parent/guardian and/or a

student’s refusal to comply with the

recommendations made by the principal

and/or Student Assistance Team.

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L. Drug Paraphernalia - includes any

utensil or item, which, in the school’s

judgment, can be associated with the use

of drugs, alcohol, or mood altering

substances. Examples include but are

not limited to roach clips, pipes, and

bowls.

M. School Property - includes all buildings

and property owned or operated by the

Hampton Township School District. It

shall also include school buses, bus

stops, school parking lots, facilities

rented or used for school-sponsored

activity such as a hotel, or any property

where a school sponsored activity is

occurring which involves Hampton

students.

N. School Related Activity/Function -

school sponsored or board approved

activity that includes any activity or

project, which is under the direction of

the school or any authorized person

acting on behalf of the school. These

activities or projects may or may not be

held on “School Property.” Authorized

persons include chaperones, volunteers,

coaches, activity sponsors, all

professional staff members, and all other

District employees.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Personal Technology Resources shall be defined as

any device capable of capturing, storing, and/or

transmitting information, including text, audio,

and/or video data. Personal technology resources

include, but are not limited to, such devices as:

cellular devices (those that receive and send

messages electronically), digital cameras, MP3

players, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laser

pointers, laptop computers. The Board prohibits the

use of Personal Technology Resources, including

cellular telephones, by students during the regular

school day, unless expressly authorized by a

building administrator or designee. All cellular

devices and any electronics not specifically being

used for educational purposes must be powered off

during the school day. Further, students will not be

permitted to use such devices while participating in

extracurricular activities unless expressly authorized

by the building administrator or the sponsor of the

activity. In this instance, participant will be defined

as any student who is a member of an organized

team or who is directly involved in an organized

after-school activity (e.g. Band, Theater, Forensics,

etc.). The term is not intended to include individuals

who are in attendance at an event solely as

spectators. Additionally, the Board prohibits the use,

by students, of any portable devices for the purpose

of capturing, storing and/or transmitting information,

including text, audio or video data, unless expressly

authorized by the building administrator or designee.

Cellular telephones that have the capability of taking

photographs or recording audio or video data, shall

not be used for such purposes while on district

property, on buses or other vehicles provided by the

district, or while a student is engaged in school-

sponsored activities, unless expressly authorized in

advance by the building principal or designee. In

order to use personal portable computers and

personal digital assistants (PDAs) including those

that provide wireless access and/or communication,

students must obtain permission from the building

principal or designee. Violations of this policy by a

student may result in disciplinary action and may

result in confiscation of the personal technology

resources for an extended period of time. If a

violation of this policy causes/creates a violation of

any other HTSD Policies, additional consequences

will result. It is recommended that electronic devices

not in use should be stored in LOCKED lockers and

powered off during the school day. Equipment that

is confiscated will only be returned to a parent or

legal authority. Repeated violation may also result in

disciplinary action.

ELIGIBILITY-ATHLETIC/

CO-CURRICULAR/EXTRA-CURRICULAR

I. Disciplinary Obligations A. Any student holding a “Disciplinary

Obligation” will not be eligible to participate

in any co-curricular school related activities

including, but not limited to the following:

1. Athletic Events

2. Athletic Practices

3. Club Meetings

4. School Sponsored Dances, Social

Events & Prom

5. Practice or Performances for Band,

chorus, etc.

6. The Musical

7. Commencement

B. “Disciplinary Obligation” is acquired by

failing to attend and appropriately

complete assigned detentions and is not

removed until the student fulfills the

assigned disciplinary obligation.

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II. Attendance

Students must be present at least one half of a

school day (a minimum of four full academic

periods not including lunch) in order to participate

that day or evening in athletics or any other school

related activities as described in Section A above.

Students who are sent home by the nurse due to

illness may not participate in after school or evening

events as noted in Section A.

III. Athletic/Co-Curricular Academic

Eligibility Students must fulfill the requirements of the

school as well as those of the Pennsylvania

Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and/or

the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic

Athletic League (WPIAL).Hampton students must

be passing a minimum of four (4) full credit

subjects, not be failing more than one course, on a

weekly basis, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

The school administration may revoke the privilege

of participating in athletics/co-curricular activity at

any time for disciplinary reasons, outstanding

obligations, flagrant misconduct, poor

sportsmanship, excessive absenteeism, and/or failure

to meet minimum scholastic eligibility standards.

External suspensions are considered absences from

school and are applied to the eligibility requirement.

(See the Athletic Director for detailed athletic

eligibility information and other athletic policies.)

EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES/ WORK

PERMITS 1. For students over 14 years of age and under

the age of 18 who are employed part-time

during the school year or during the summer.

2. Working papers may be secured through a

secretary in the high school office. The

application must be completed and signed by a

parent in the presence of an office secretary.

3. If the student is under the age of 16, the

employer must fill out a Parental

Acknowledgement of Minor’s Duties and

Hours of Employment form, which the parent

must also verify and sign. Once this form is

completed, the official work permit will be

issued.

4. If the student is over the age of 16, and the

application is completed and signed by a

parent in the presence of an office secretary,

the official work permit will be issued.

5. Per Act 2012 P.L. 1209 No. 151 of the Child

Labor Act, an issuing officer may deny a work

permit if, in the issuing officer’s judgment, the

applicant cannot maintain adequate academic

achievement if permitted to work during the

school year. Similarly, an issuing officer may

revoke a work permit if in the issuing officer’s

judgment the minor cannot maintain adequate

academic achievement if permitted to work

during the school year.

Reason a work permit will not be issue or

could be revoked:

a) If the student is not making progress

toward completion of graduation

requirements per page 18 of this handbook;

b) If the student is age 16 or younger, and has

not attended school for ten consecutive

days.

FACULTY CONTROL Students should be aware that all high school faculty

members have the responsibility of exercising

control over all students anywhere in the school

building or on the school grounds during the school

day or during school activities.

FACULTY ROOMS No students are to be admitted into faculty rooms

unless accompanied by a teacher.

GAMING

No gaming, gambling or wagering is permitted in

school.

GRADING SYSTEM The district has developed procedures for the

utilization of the electronic grade book system.

These procedures are intended to give some

guidance for the use of Parent Portal through Infinite

Campus. However, while these procedures do

provide guidance, the teacher shall maintain the right

and responsibility to determine student grades and

other evaluations within Board Policy or

Administrative Procedures. At the end of each

grading quarter, the teacher, using his/her

professional judgment, will qualify and verify these

grades as they are then represented as quarterly

progress grades on the report card. Thereafter, the

teacher will qualify and verify the final course grade

upon completion of the course.

Subject to the limitations described in the

immediately preceding paragraph, the electronic

grade book system at Hampton High School

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functions as follows:

A = Excellent (90.00%-100%)

B = Above Average (80.00%-89.99%)

C = Average (70.00%-79.99%)

D = Poor (Passing) (60.00%-69.99%)

F = Failure (59.99% and below)

M = Medical Excuse for Physical Education

W = Withdrawal Passing

WF = Withdrawal Failing

Advanced placement and honors courses are our

most rigorous courses. To enroll in these courses, a

student must have the recommendation of his or her

teacher. Students who elect to take these courses

against the recommendation of their teacher must

have a Course Waiver Form signed. The teacher of

the non-recommended course may request a review

of the placement with the student and parent at the

mid-way point of the first nine weeks to discuss the

appropriateness of the placement.

Calculating Quality Point Average (QPA)

Final grades are used when calculating the year-end

quality-point average. Full-year courses receive 1.0

credit; semester courses receive 0.5 credit. ALL

COURSES are included in the computation of

year-end quality-point averages. Weighted QPA is

only computed and reported for Juniors and Seniors.

The calculation starts with the unweighted

quality point average, and then adds a fractional

weight for Honors and AP courses. The additional

weight due to Honors and AP courses is limited to

the contribution of the 12 highest grades in Honors

courses and the 10 highest grades in AP courses. If a

student has more than 10 grades in AP courses and

less than 12 grades in Honors course, then the

additional AP courses above the limit will count as

Honors courses up to the threshold of 12 Honors

courses. The formula for calculating the weighted

quality-point average is located in the high school

program of studies.

No weighted grade will be awarded for any

independent study credits earned.

Please Note:

1. It is important to note that the evaluation of

student progress is the sole responsibility of

the classroom teacher. No combination of

grades can guarantee the passing of a course if

the requirement for that course remains

incomplete at the end of the school year. For

example, a student who receives a grade of C

in each of the first two marking periods,

cannot hope to pass that course if he/she fails

to attend the course regularly during the

second half of the year. Regular class

attendance is a course requirement and no

passing grade will be given unless the

legitimate requirements for the course have

been completed. There will be a required

cumulative final (no exceptions) that will

count as one-ninth of the final grade in all

English, Social Studies, Math, Science and

World Language courses. It is highly

recommended that teachers in the Business,

Fine Arts, Technology Education, Family and

Consumer Science, Physical

Education/Wellness and Music Departments

also require their students to take a cumulative

final at the completion of each course.

2. “M” grades may be given to students who are

physically unable to participate in Physical

Education because of medical problems or

physical limitations. The practice of the

Physical Education Department is as follows:

a. Students who are unable to participate in

Physical Education for any length of time due

to a medical problem or physical limitation

must obtain and have their family physician

or a medical doctor complete a Hampton

High School Medical Request for Physical

Education Exemption Form. The completed

form must be submitted to the student’s

physical education teacher and will be kept

on file in the Health Office.

b. If the student’s medical problem or

physical limitation is documented to be for

less than a four (4) week period, the student

will stay in the scheduled Physical

Education class and the Physical Education

teacher will make adaptations to an

individual student’s course work relevant

to a physician’s recommendations.

c. If the student’s medical problem or physical

limitation is documented to be for more than

a five (5) week period, the student may

reschedule the Physical Education class for

the second semester or schedule a double

Physical Education class in a subsequent

academic year. Rescheduling options are

dependent on individual scheduling as well as

graduation issues.

d. Adapted work will be evaluated and

awarded an “M” grade worth no numeric

value towards the student’s cumulative

grade point average. Adapted work

completed, as well as individual situations

will dictate final grade awarded by the

physical education teacher.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirement for a diploma from

Hampton High School is 25 credits. A credit is

awarded upon the successful completion of a course,

which meets every day for the entire school year.

Courses meeting for just one semester have a value

of one-half (½) credit. Physical Education has a

value of one-half (½) credit.

Grades and credits are awarded only for planned

courses and are not awarded for activities such as

yearbook, newspaper, etc.

Course Requirements

Students are required to take at least seven (7)

full credit courses per year including minor

subject electives and physical education. Seniors

may schedule 6.5 credits.

English – 4 credits

Social Studies – 4 credits

Science – 3 credits

Mathematics – 4 credits

Public Speaking – ½ credit

Physical Education course sequence:

Grade 9 – Wellness I – 1 credit

Grade 11 – Wellness II – ½ credit

Additional P. E. elective – ½ credit

Electives – 2 credits Arts & Humanities

To graduate with honors, a student must have a

cumulative average of 3.0 at the end of fifteen (15)

report periods. To graduate with high honors, a

student must have a cumulative average of 3.5 at the

end of fifteen (15) report periods.

Keystone Exams and Academic Support Program

All students are required to demonstrate proficiency

in meeting state education standards. It is a

graduation requirement that students demonstrate

that proficiency on the Keystone Exams or any

equivalent state approved assessment. Any student

who scores below proficient on any of the Keystone

Exams or an equivalent state assessment will be

required to participate in an academic support

program. In this program, students will be required

to complete an alternate assessment.

As the state finalizes its plan for Keystone Exams,

future editions of the Program of Studies will be

adjusted to reflect those changes. Pending directions

from Pennsylvania Department of Education,

additional information will be communicated.

Community Service All students are required to complete ten (10) hours

of community service and a written review of that

service each school year. The required community

service may be completed either during the school

year or during the summer vacation immediately

preceding the school year. The community service

requirement is the responsibility of the student and is

completed as part of core social studies courses.

Community service is to be turned into the student’s

social studies teacher by the end of the third nine

weeks. If it is not turned in by this time, it becomes

an obligation, which will revoke the student’s

privilege of participating in athletics and co-

curricular activities and clubs.

Students do not have to serve any organization with

which they are not comfortable. Prior to beginning

the service project, students should discuss it with

the social studies teacher to be sure it qualifies as

community service. Service that is part of regular

membership responsibilities in a church do not

qualify for community service (acolyte, server,

choir), however, service trips to build homes, for

example, may be considered community service.

Work done for family members, with “for-profit”

organizations and without pay at the student’s place

of employment DOES NOT qualify as service to the

community. Community service credit IS NOT

granted for service done during school time. One

hour of community service will be granted for a

student who donates blood during school sponsored

blood drives or after school at the local blood bank.

Instructions for the written requirements are on the

Community Service project form.

COUNSELING SERVICES The general objectives of the counseling services are as

follows:

1. To provide individual student help through

counseling.

2. To provide teachers, administrators and other

outside agencies with student personal

information when appropriate.

3. To assist teachers and administrators to meet

current student needs by advising them and by

providing alternatives for solving student problems.

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4. To work with families in the Hampton

community to assure accurate placement and

adequate course selection, to meet current

student needs, and to provide wise alternatives

for post-high school planning. At Hampton

High School, the Counseling Department

serves a valuable purpose in working

individually and in groups with students to

help in planning for the future and in solving

current academic, social and personal

problems as these problems relate to the

student’s success in our school. It is our hope

that students will take advantage of these

opportunities for counseling.

Assignments for students:

Last names A-Di .................... Mrs. Kimberly Cavitt

Last names Dj-K ...................... Mr. Matthew Combi

Last Names L-Re ......................... Mrs. Marlie Stein

Last Names Rf- Z ................ Mrs. Terri Koprivnikar

College And Career Resources

Students have access to a variety of resources in the

library and counseling office, including college

catalogs, scholarship information when available,

and reference books regarding career and college

opportunities. Students are also given individualized

access to Naviance, an extensive web-based college

research and planning tool for students, parents and

school counselors. The website helps to guide

individual students through the entire college

planning, application and decision process. Students

can search for scholarships, explore careers, take

interest inventories and investigate their learning

style. Students will also be able to review academic

and admission data for colleges across the United

States. Through the Family Connection section of

Naviance, the counseling department will be able to

share information with parents and their students

about upcoming meetings and events, local

scholarship opportunities, financial aid, summer

classes and events, and other Web resources for

college and career information.

Early in the school year, students without Naviance

login information will be guided through the

counseling office in establishing an account on the

computer. Because the program is web-based, it can

be accessed from school or home by students and/or

parents.

HALL PASSES/RESTROOM PASSES Should the need arise, students are expected to use

the restroom facilities during the time provided

between class periods. If a student needs to use

restroom facilities during class, the student must

obtain permission from the teacher, use the

restroom pass and sign the classroom sign out sheet

noting the time he/she left and returned to the

classroom. Restroom passes are only valid for use of

the student restroom closest to the assigned

classroom.

Misuse of the restroom/hall pass will result in a

loss or restriction of pass privileges and possible

disciplinary action.

Since each student should remain in the classroom to

obtain the best possible education, leaving the

classroom should not become a regular occurrence.

A student will be required to provide documentation

from a physician if he/she has a need to use the

restroom on a regular basis while class is in session.

Students who request permission to leave class for

any reason other than restroom use must acquire a

written hall pass from the teacher. A pass is only

valid if it is signed by the teacher to whom the

student is assigned at the time.

HARRASSMENT/BULLYING

The Hampton Township School District recognizes

that bullying and intimidation have a negative effect

on school climate. Students who are bullied,

intimidated or fearful of other students may not be

able to take full advantage of the educational

opportunities offered by the school district.

Bullying of a student by another student is strictly

prohibited on school property, in school buildings,

on school buses, and at school-sponsored events

and/or activities whether occurring on or off campus.

It is a violation of this policy for any HTSD staff

member to tolerate bullying.

Bullying shall mean an intentional electronic,

written, verbal or physical act, or a series of acts:

1. Directed at another student or students;

2. That is severe, persistent or pervasive; and

3. That has the effect of doing any of the

following:

i. substantially interfering with a

student’s education;

ii. creating a threatening

environment; or

iii. substantially disrupting the

orderly operation of the school.

iv.

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Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber-

bullying.

Bullying includes but is not limited to:

1. Physically harming a student.

2. Damaging, extorting or taking a student’s

personal property.

3. Placing a student in reasonable fear of

physical harm.

4. Placing a student in emotional unrest by

spreading rumors, manipulating social

relationships or environment, engaging in

social exclusion, extortion, intimidation,

or ridicule.

5. Cyber-bullying: forms of verbal and

psychological bullying may also occur on

the Internet through e-mail, instant

messaging, or personal profile web sites.

6. Creating an intimidating or hostile

environment that substantially interferes

with a student’s educational opportunities.

7. Creating verbal statements or written

remarks that are taunting, malicious,

threatening or sexual. Bullying includes

retaliation against another student for

reporting bullying or for assisting or

testifying in the investigation or hearing

may be subject to consequences as defined

in the Code of Student Conduct.

The term bullying shall not be interpreted to infringe

upon a student’s right to engage in legally protected

speech or conduct.

School Setting shall mean in the school, on school

grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop

or at any activity sponsored, supervised or

sanctioned by the school.

Other Settings

The Board also prohibits acts of bullying that occur

outside of the school setting if those acts are directed

at another student or students and:

1. are severe, persistent and/or pervasive

2. have the effect of substantially interfering

with a student’s education

3. create a threatening environment

4. substantially disrupt the orderly operation

of the school. The Board prohibits all forms

of bullying by District students.

Each student shall be responsible to respect the

rights of others and to ensure an atmosphere free

from bullying and therefore the Board encourages

students who have been bullied to promptly report

such incidents to the building principal or designee.

It is the obligation of the professional and non-

professional HTSD staff to report any incident of

bullying of which they witness or become aware to

the building principal.

The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall

be investigated promptly, and appropriate action

shall be taken when allegations are verified.

Confidentiality of all parties shall be maintained,

consistent with the District’s legal and investigative

obligations.

Student and Parent/Guardian:

The school district strongly encourages all students

and parents/guardians who become aware of any act

of bullying to immediately report that conduct to the

teacher, guidance school counselor, building

principal, or other school authority figure.

Investigation Procedures:

Each building principal or designee is authorized

and directed to investigate reports of bullying

brought to their attention by students,

parents/guardians, school employees or bus drivers.

Education:

The District may develop and implement bullying

prevention and intervention programs. Such

programs shall provide District staff and students

with appropriate training for effectively responding

to, intervening in and reporting incidents of bullying.

Consequences for students who are found to have

bullied others may include counseling, remediation,

parent/guardian conference, loss of school

privileges, detention, suspension, expulsion, or

referral to law enforcement agency, in accordance

with the District’s disciplinary policies and Code of

Conduct.

HEALTH SERVICES The Health Office is staffed by a full-time Certified

School Nurse. Services include but are not limited to

emergency and first aid care for injuries, assessment

and care of illnesses, administration of medications,

health counseling and management of chronic or

serious health conditions.

Except for emergencies, students reporting to the

Health Office must first obtain a hall pass from the

classroom teacher. Students are not permitted to come

to the Health Office between classes without a pass.

Students who are too ill to remain in school will

receive an early dismissal. Only the School Nurse may

authorize an early dismissal due to illness.

1. Medication – In accordance with school board

policy, students are not permitted to carry

medications while in school, except for

emergency medications such as asthma inhalers

and Epi-pens, which have been registered with

the school nurse. All personal medications,

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prescription and non-prescription, must be

taken to the health office immediately upon

arrival to school. Medications must arrive in

prescription containers or original packaging,

labeled with the student’s name, and

accompanied by instructions for administration

and parent authorization. A limited number of

over-the-counter medications are available for

administration by the school nurse with parent

permission.

2. Accidents - Students are to report to the School

Nurse any accident occurring during the school

day or school sponsored event, including

sporting events. Reports should be made as

soon as possible in order for an accident form

to be filed. 3. Required Exams – Pennsylvania School Code

requires that a physical exam be completed on all

students for grade eleven. Exams may be dated up

to one year prior to the start of the eleventh grade

year. Parent notification and exam forms are

mailed in the early spring of the sophomore year.

4. Screenings – Students receive health

screenings as required by Pennsylvania School

Code. All students receive a vision and growth

screening each year. Students in grade eleven

are screened for hearing. Screenings are

conducted by nurses or trained volunteers under

the direction of the school nurse. Referrals for

follow-up evaluations are made by the school nurse.

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION In cases of serious illness where a prolonged absence

from school is necessary, homebound instruction

will be provided to the student. To request

homebound instruction the parents of such students

should contact the Guidance School Counseling

Department by calling 412-492-6379. Certified

subject area teachers will be provided for one hour

per week in academic subject areas, up to a total of 5

hours per week, in order to tutor the homebound

student and to assist him/her in keeping up with

his/her regular work. The cost of this service is

borne by the school district. The effectiveness of

homebound instruction depends on the early

notification of school personnel by the parents of the

homebound student. Participation of a student in

homebound instruction is subject to review every six

weeks.

HOMECOMING

During the week of homecoming the Student

Council plans a series of activities to foster school

spirit and to welcome the freshmen to the high

school. The activities may include a pep rally or

other festivities, football game, and finally the

annual homecoming dance. The Student Council

will publish a specific list of guidelines regulating

all activities. These guidelines must be followed by

everyone.

HONOR ROLL Honor Roll includes students with a Q.P.A. above

3.0. High Honor is designated by a Q.P.A. of 3.5 or

higher. Quality points earned in all planned courses

are included in Honor Roll determinations.

To graduate with High Honors, a senior must have a

cumulative quality point average of 3.5 or higher at

the end of fifteen (15) report periods. To qualify for

the designation of Honors, a senior must have a

cumulative quality point average of 3.0 to 3.499 at

the end of fifteen (15) report periods.

INSURANCE School insurance is available to each student at the

beginning of the school year. The basic insurance

plan covers accidents occurring on school property

and is highly recommended.

Students who participate in interscholastic athletics

have some benefits provided through the School

District’s Sports Accident Insurance Policy.

All accidents must be reported to the nurse as soon

as possible. To file a claim against the school

insurance, one must complete a form in the Health

Office. If this is not handled properly, the insurance

company may refuse to pay the claim.

LIBRARY

The Library is a centrally located resource center

that is available and accessible to all students. It is a

place for learning, self-development and enjoyment.

The librarian and staff help students find materials

for class assignments, leisure reading and special

interests. The Library maintains a web page and the

student can access many materials from home via

their student account.

The Library opens at 7:00 a.m. and normally

remains open all day until 2:45. The Library offers

extended hours weekly from 2:30-4:00. Check with

the Librarian for specific days this will occur.

Students may use the Library and computer lab

during any study period when the Library is open.

Students will not be admitted to the Library from

study hall without a pass from the study hall teacher.

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Faculty members who want to schedule classes for

use of the Library or computer lab should schedule

appointments through the librarian. Items borrowed

from the Library must be properly checked-out at the

desk and returned on the due date. Students are

completely responsible for items borrowed under

their name. Fines will be assessed for overdue

materials. Unpaid fines will result in a financial

obligation.

LOCKERS Lockers are school property. An individual locker is

assigned to each student; the student is responsible

for locker care. Students must use locks that are

provided by Hampton High School. No obscene

pictures are permitted in lockers.

Each student will also be assigned a locker in the

gym locker room. Students MUST lock their

possessions in the gym locker at all times. Valuable

possessions and money should remain at home.

School lockers may be searched if school officials

have reasonable suspicion to believe that the health,

safety or welfare of students or staff is threatened or

that school board policies or procedures are being

violated. Students will be given the opportunity to be

present during a locker search when appropriate.

Students are not permitted to change originally

assigned lockers unless an Administrator approves

the change. Students who change lockers without

administrative permission will be responsible for

any damage or illegal substances found in their

originally assigned locker. All property is subject

to being searched by canine units without prior

notice.

LOITERING

Students may only be in the school building during

school hours (6:30am – 3:00pm) or during times of

school sanctioned activities that include the

supervision of appropriate faculty, staff, or approved

adult chaperones. Spectators and activity

participants of school approved events may not go

into areas of the school building that are beyond the

scope and supervision of the approved

activity. Young children attending events with

parents must remain with their parents at all times

while in the school building. Parents may not leave

children at the school unattended unless the child is

a participant in the supervised activity. Violations of

this procedure will be considered trespassing.

LOST AND FOUND Any article that is lost or found should be reported to

the office. A prompt personal report to the office is

often important to the reclaiming of such articles.

Items of personal or monetary value should be left at

home. The school is not responsible for lost or

stolen items.

LOST OR DAMAGED SCHOOL MATERIALS Students are responsible for all school owned

material that is entrusted to them. Therefore, it is the

responsibility of the student or his/her parent to pay

the replacement cost for any textbook or school

material that is lost, stolen, or damaged while it is

assigned to the student. No grades, transcripts or

records will be released for any student who has a

financial obligation to the District. Lost or damaged

materials will be held as financial obligations and

may impact a student’s participation in activities.

Students should carefully examine the condition of

materials as soon as the materials are assigned to

them and inform the teacher of any damage.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society is an organization that

recognizes students who have made outstanding

achievements in the fields of scholarship, leadership,

and service, and who have demonstrated admirable

character. Juniors and seniors who have attained a

cumulative quality point average of at least 3.9 on a

4.0+ scale are eligible to apply for membership

consideration. Junior applicants are judged on their

performance in grades 9, 10, and the first semester

of grade 11, while senior applicants are judged on

their performance in grades 9, 10, 11, and the first

semester of grade 12. Students who are academically eligible will be

contacted at the beginning of the second semester

and will have the opportunity to submit credentials

for consideration by the Faculty Council. This five-

member panel will carefully examine each student’s

application to determine if he or she has met the four

criteria for induction into the Delta Chapter of

National Honor Society. Students who are accepted

for membership are required to attend a formal

induction ceremony. They are also required to

participate in community service activities supported

by this organization. (Additional information is

available in the Counseling Office.)

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OBLIGATIONS Obligations may be held by the School District

throughout a student’s high school career. These

obligations may forfeit the students’ opportunity to

participate in school sponsored sports or activities.

These include but are not limited to: detentions,

financial obligations, library fines, outstanding

community service and sports’ equipment. At the

end of each school year a letter will be sent home

that identifies the obligations that students are

responsible for before the start of the next school

year. At the end of the student’s senior year, if

obligations still exist a diploma will not be issued.

OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING Students outside of the building during the school

day without permission from a staff member will be

suspended up to three days.

PARKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Parking at school is a privilege and it must be treated

as such. A parking permit may be suspended or

revoked if a student’s behavior in school is found to

be inappropriate or unacceptable. Student drivers are

subject to state and township regulations when

operating an automobile on school grounds.

Application for student parking is only available to

juniors and seniors with a valid driver’s license. The

regulations governing student drivers will be strictly

enforced. Driving privileges may be immediately revoked if/when

the District becomes aware of any student driver being

issued a warning or citation for any summary violation

by law enforcement while traveling on or near school

district property. The incident will be reviewed by

school administration for sanctions such as warning,

suspension or revocation of the student’s parking

permit.

We realize there may be an occasion that requires a

student, not in possession of a permit, to drive to

school. Students must receive permission from a

school administrator and a temporary pass will be

assigned if accommodations can be made to permit a

student to park on school grounds. Requests should

be made three (3) days prior to the desired date.

Guidelines for Parking on School Property: I. Rules Requiring Administrative Action:

1. Attendance / Tardy to School

a. Five unexcused tardies results in a

warning of possible permit suspension.

b. Six unexcused tardies results in a two

week permit suspension.

c. Seven unexcused tardies results in permit

revocation for the school year with no

refund.

2. Obligation /Detention

a. Five or more un-served detentions will

result in a permit suspension until all

outstanding detentions are served.

b. Excessive monetary obligation(s) will

result in a permit suspension until

obligation(s) are paid.

3. Inappropriate Behavior – The following list

of infractions may constitute a permit

suspension for a minimum of two weeks,

with the potential of a parking permit

revocation with no refund.

a. Leaving school without permission

b. Excessive referrals to the office for

behavior in school/classroom

c. Multiple suspensions from school

4. Expulsion from school for any reason will

result in an automatic permit revocation

with no refund. II. Rules Requiring School Resource Officer (SRO)

Action:

1. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license

and all vehicles must have current

registration, insurance and inspection.

2. Students must obey all traffic laws.

3. Minor Infractions, resulting in permit

suspension for a minimum of two weeks,

include:

a. Parking issues for permit holders that are

not reported to the office.

b. Parking permits not displayed from the

rearview mirror of the car.

c. Parking in areas that are not student

parking as denoted by the yellow lines.

4. Major Infractions, resulting in revocation of a

parking permit and possible traffic citation,

include:

a. Repeated minor infractions

b. All traffic violations – speeding, not

adhering to street signs (one way, stop

signs), passing a school bus when stop

lights are activated.

c. Careless and reckless driving.

d. Damage to other cars or property without

notification to the SRO or HHS office.

5. Permits are not transferrable. Students who

possess a parking permit may not give, loan,

or otherwise permit their pass to be used by

any other student or permit it to be

displayed/used on any other vehicle other

than the one for which it was issued. Any

transferred permit without the approval of

high school administration or the SRO will

result in a permit suspension and potential

permit revocation without a refund.

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III. Miscellaneous Rules and Procedures

1. Permission for riders is the responsibility

of the driver and the parents of drivers and

riders.

2. Students are not permitted to be in the

parking lot any time during the school

day without authorization from a teacher

or administrator.

3. After a heavy snowfall the roads and

parking lot may still be hazardous and

parking may be limited. Students are

encouraged to use district transportation to

and from school. Students should allow

ample time to drive to school and arrive on

time for their first class. Any student

arriving after first period will not be

excused.

4. Student drivers are responsible for any

items found in their vehicles during a

search by school personnel or persons

acting as agents of the school. Vehicles

are subject to search by school

administrators and police canine units

under the authority/supervision of school

administration. The school district is not

responsible for damage to a vehicle during

a search.

5. Any unauthorized vehicles may be towed

or detained at the owner’s expense.

PHONES Students may use office and classroom phones for

emergencies only. Students are not permitted to use

classroom phones.

REPEATING COURSES Receiving a passing or improved grade for a course

repeated at Hampton High School during the regular

school year does not replace the previous grade.

Both grades, courses, and dates taken will be shown

on the Permanent Record Card. Both courses will be

used in Q.P.A. computation. Although two credits

may be earned for the same course (Example:

Algebra 1 = D, Algebra 1 = B), a different math

course must be taken and passed to complete

graduation requirements. The same will be done for

any other specific district requirement.

REPORT CARDS Report cards are issued four (4) times during the

school year at 9-week intervals. In addition to

grades, the cards indicate the number of days absent

and tardy.

The Parent Portal via Infinite Campus provides the

opportunity for students to view their grades, and for

that student’s parents to view their child’s grades, at

any time throughout the academic year. Grades and

attendance will continue to be entered by teachers

into their electronic grade books at normal intervals.

Each student and family will have logon information

to access the Parent Portal via Infinite Campus to

monitor grades throughout the year. More

information regarding Infinite Campus can be

located on the District’s web site at www.ht-sd.org.

Please contact the high school at 412-492-6379 for

additional copies.

Because of the availability of the online grade

reporting, hard copies of student interim progress

reports will no longer be printed, except upon

request. Families without internet access are invited

to visit our Library Media Center on Tuesday and

Thursday afternoons from 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 pm.

Computer access is also available at the Hampton

Community Library located at the Hampton

Community Center.

SCHEDULE CHANGES It is the policy of the school to require each student

to take at least SEVEN FULL CREDIT COURSES

PER YEAR OR THE EQUIVALENT THEREOF,

INCLUDING MINOR SUBJECT ELECTIVES

AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. (Two single

semester courses equal one full year course.)

Students, who have only a minimal subject load,

may not withdraw from a course at any time. Seniors

must schedule a minimum of 6.5 credits.

When students enroll in a class against

recommendation, either the student or the teacher

may petition for review of the appropriateness of the

placement mid-way through the first nine weeks

marking period.

A request to drop a course must be made within the

first twenty days of a year long course and within ten

days of a semester course. Any other drop request

will be considered only under extraordinary

circumstances.

I. Dropping Courses - The dropping of a course

may be requested by a student in the following

manner:

A. The student is to discuss the change with

the counselor and, if within the guidelines

of the “Schedule Change Priority”,

referenced in the Program of Studies

book, the drop will be approved and no

record will be made of having been

enrolled.

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B. Should the drop not be approved by the

counselor, a request for a “Drop Hearing”

must be made in writing to the Principal.

C. As soon as possible, but within five (5)

days, a Drop Hearing will be scheduled by

the Principal, or designee, to consider the

drop request. The Drop Hearing

Committee shall consist of the teacher of

the course; two additional teachers

selected by lottery, and will be chaired by

the student’s counselor.

D. Drop Hearings will be held after school and the

student’s parents may be present.

E. A decision will be made by the Drop

Hearing Committee:

1. No drop permitted. Student is to

continue in course (e.g. course drop not

in the educational interest of the

student).

2. Drop permitted. A reflection of the

withdrawal and current grade will

appear on the student’s transcript.

F. The counselor will present the committee

decision to the student.

G. The student may accept the decision or

appeal it to the Principal, Superintendent,

or School Board, in that order.

II. Dropping Courses for Schedule Balance Computer scheduling may occasionally

produce a student schedule with eight classes in

one semester (no study halls), and two or more

study halls in the other semester. If a student

feels this class distribution is unmanageable,

he/she should see his/her counselor for

schedule adjustments. The counselor will

attempt, where feasible, to move classes from

one semester to another to achieve a more

equitable balance. If movement is not possible,

the student will be permitted to drop an elective

subject to allow room for a study hall. These

adjustments must be requested by the student

no later than the beginning of the school year to

better insure retaining the original course

selections.

III. Adding Courses - Educationally appropriate

additions to the student’s schedule may be

made at any time during the first week of the

start of a semester if space is available in the

class and if the addition does not require major

alterations to the student’s existing schedule.

This must be done through the Guidance

Counseling Department. Students will be

responsible for any work missed prior to

enrolling in the class.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE SCHOOL

TO CHANGE CLASSES BECAUSE OF

TEACHER PREFERENCE. SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES HTSD provides a free, appropriate, public education

to eligible students. To qualify as an eligible student,

the child must be of school age, in need of specially

designed instruction, and meet eligibility criteria for

one or more of the following physical or

mental disabilities, as set forth in Pennsylvania State

Regulations: Autism, Deaf Blindness, Deafness,

Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment,

Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities,

Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment,

Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language

Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Visual

Impairment including Blindness.

The District engages in identification procedures to

ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate

educational program consisting of special education

and related services. At no cost to the parents, these

services are provided in compliance with state and

federal laws and are reasonably calculated to yield

meaningful educational benefit and student progress.

To identify students who may be eligible for special

education, various screening activities are conducted

on an ongoing basis. These screening activities

include: review of group-based data (cumulative

records, enrollment records, health records, report

cards, ability, and achievement test scores); hearing,

vision, physical, and speech/language screening; and

review by a Child Study Team, Pupil Personnel

Team, or Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team.

When screening results suggest that the student may

be eligible for special education services, the District

seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary

evaluation. Parents who suspect that their child is

eligible for special education services may request a

multidisciplinary evaluation at any time through a

written request to the Building Principal, Director of

Pupil Services or the school psychologist.

Services designed to meet the needs of eligible

students include the annual development of an

Individualized Education Program (IEP), bi-annual

or tri-annual multidisciplinary re-evaluation, and a

full continuum of services, which include Itinerant,

Supplemental, or Full-Time Levels of Intervention.

The extent of special education services and the

location for the delivery of such services are

determined by the IEP team and are based on the

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student’s identified needs and abilities,

chronological age, and the level of intensity of the

specified intervention. The District also provides

related services, such as speech and language

therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy

if identified as a need in the student’s IEP. Parents

may obtain additional information regarding special

education services and programs and parental due

process rights by contacting the child’s Building

Principal or the Director of Pupil Services

Department at 412-492-6301.

SPORTSMANSHIP All students are urged to join in the enthusiasm common to interscholastic sports and are expected to support the teams that represent the school. Student athletes, personnel and fans should be respected/supported and not ridiculed. Behavior contradictory to good sportsmanship may result in immediate removal from the event and possible suspension of future events, as well as punitive action identified in our student code of conduct. This implies full cooperation with the cheerleaders and compliance with W.P.I.A.L. regulations, which ban the use of artificial noisemakers, such as bells, horns, whistles, etc.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP) The Commonwealth’s Student Assistance Program

is designed to assist school personnel to identify

issues, including alcohol, drugs and others, which

pose a barrier to a student’s learning and school

success. Student assistance is not a treatment

program; rather it is a systematic process using

effective and accountable professional techniques to

mobilize school resources to remove the barriers to

learning, and, where the problem is beyond the

scope of the school to assist the parent and the

student with information so they may access services

within the community.

Students can refer themselves or express concern

about a friend by seeing one of the counselors, nurse

or principals.

STUDY HALL Study hall periods are available to students seeking a

quiet work period to conduct research, seek

assistance and complete class assignments. Students

are expected to use this time productively and to

abide by the following rules while in study hall:

1. Students must bring academic material to work

on to every study hall period.

2. Students are expected to work quietly.

3. Students must request permission and acquire

a pass from the study hall facilitator/teacher to

leave the study hall for any reason. No more

than one student at a time may be issued a

pass to leave study hall.

4. Study hall teacher or facilitator may issue

passes for students to work in the Library, but

admittance is at the librarian’s discretion.

5. Students who wish to leave study hall to work

with a teacher must obtain a pass from that

teacher prior to reporting to the assigned study

hall. The study hall facilitator/teacher will

then dismiss the student to the teacher.

6. Students are expected to follow all rules and

policies defined by the study hall

facilitator/teacher.

7. Students who have release time should leave

immediately at the end of their day. If they are

arriving early in morning or staying in the

building for an appropriate reason, they must

report to study hall. The study hall monitor

will issue passes for students who wish to use

the Library. When work is completed, the

librarian will sign the passes for students to

return to the study hall. Students who need to

do work with a teacher should get a pass from

that teacher and present it to the study hall

monitor before leaving study hall.

8. Only seniors who are scheduled for study hall

first or ninth period are eligible for release

time. Students with first period release time

MUST report to the release time monitor by

8:05 or they will be considered late for school.

The release time is based on period of the day,

not time of the day. Applications for release

time are available in the office.

THEFT

Theft of any kind is a suspendable offense and may

be prosecuted under the criminal code. Local law

enforcement will be notified of any illegal activity.

TOBACCO, POSSESSION AND USE A. Possession and/or use of any tobacco product

on or around school property or while

attending or traveling to or from any school

related function is strictly prohibited.

Violations of the district Tobacco Use Policy

No 222 will be prosecuted under the

provisions of the BOCA, Basic Fire

Prevention Code.

B. Possession of any tobacco product is

punishable by a fine through the district

magistrate. Following citation by the

administration, those convicted by the local

magistrate will be subject to a fine.

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C. Students using a tobacco product on or around

school property or while attending or traveling

to or from any school related will be

suspended three (3) days in addition to

receiving a citation.

D. Students possessing or using any look alike

tobacco product, such as an electronic

cigarette or any vapor device on school

property or at a school sponsored event will be

suspended from school.

E. Possession of a lighter or matches will result

in a Level II disciplinary consequence.

F. Any contraband will be confiscated and not

returned to the student.

VANDALISM Students responsible for vandalizing school property

may be suspended from school and will be held

responsible for paying the full cost of the damages

(repair/replacement)

VISITORS Students with the potential of enrolling at the high

school for the following year may visit the school

with a current high school student. Arrangements

should be made through the guidance department for

such visits. Visitors must be of high school age, and

the host student must obtain clearance on a visitor’s

permission form for his/her guest from each of

his/her teachers. Visiting students will not be issued

passes if they are missing a school day in their home

school.

No visitors are permitted on days before a holiday

vacation or during the last month of school. Students

are to treat visitors with utmost courtesy and

kindness. Visiting students may not be from

neighboring school districts. Final decisions rests

with the building principal.

Alumni should visit after the school day ends unless

invited by a staff member for a specific time or

event. Alumni should obtain a visitor’s permit in the

office before visiting the school.

WEAPONS No weapons of any kind or replicas of any weapons

should be brought on or around school property or

while attending or traveling to or from any school

related function. Students in possession of a weapon

or replica will receive a full suspension and possible

expulsion from school. Section 912 of the PA

Crimes Code reads:

912. Possession of Weapons on School Property a. Definition - Notwithstanding the definition of

“weapon” on section 907 (relating to possessing

instruments of crime), “weapons” for purposes

of this section shall include but not be limited to

any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nun-

chuck stick, firearm, shotgun, rifle, pepper spray,

and any other tool, instrument, or implement

capable of inflicting serious bodily injury.

b. Offense defined – A person commits a

misdemeanor of the first degree if he

possesses a weapon in the buildings of, on the

grounds of, or in any conveyance providing

transportation to or from any elementary or

secondary publicly-funded educational institution, any elementary or secondary private

school licensed by the Department of Education

or any elementary or secondary parochial school.

c. Defense – It shall be a defense that the weapon

is possessed and used in conjunction with a

lawful supervised school activity or course or

is possessed for other lawful purpose.

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Code of Conduct 2017-2018

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Code of Conduct

2017-2018

CONTENTS Student Rights and Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. Page 33 Honor Code ................................................................................................................................................... Page 35 Conduct Progression Levels .......................................................................................................................... Page 36 Definitions of Key Term ............................................................................................................................... Page 40

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CODE OF CONDUCT STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Freedom of Expression Students have the responsibility to avoid the following whenever they speak or write:

Obscenity

Ridiculing or causing a person to be ridiculed

Damaging a person’s reputation

Causing unlawful behavior or serious disruption to normal school operation

Using minority or racial slurs Searches The administration may authorize a search of a student, a student’s lockers, a student’s vehicle or other belongings if there is a reasonable suspicion that there is a possible threat to the health, welfare and/or safety of any student or staff member. All property is subject to being searched by canine units without prior notice.

Personal searches—a student’s person or personal property (purse, book-bag, jacket, trousers) will be

searched whenever the administration has reasonable suspicion to believe that a student is in possession

of illegal or unauthorized materials or dangerous substances.

Locker searches—Student lockers are school property and remain at all times under the control of the

school. Students shall have no expectation of privacy in their lockers, and the administration reserves the

right to inspect lockers at any times by any means. Students are expected to assume full responsibility for

the content of their lockers. Students will be given the opportunity to be present during a locker search

when appropriate. Any item disclosed by a search can be used for disciplinary action and may be turned

over to law enforcement officials. Students are encouraged to lock their lockers. Students must use the

locks provided by the school. Flag Salute

Every citizen should show proper respect for our country and its flag. Students who choose to refrain from the

Pledge of Allegiance and Flag Salute shall respect the rights and interests of classmates who do wish to

participate.

Confidential Communication

Statutes and regulations govern use of a student’s confidential communications to school personnel in legal

proceedings. Information received in confidence from a student may be revealed to the student’s parents, the

principal, or other appropriate authorities where the health, welfare or safety of the student or other persons is

clearly in jeopardy. Unlawful Harassment The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of all employees, students and third parties by all district

students and staff members, contracted individuals, vendors, volunteers, and third parties in the schools. The

Board encourages students and third parties who have been harassed to promptly report such incidents to the

appropriate authorities.

Dress Guidelines

Student appearance and dress is the responsibility of the individual student. The school is a workplace for staff

and students so adequate and modest dress is required. Guidelines are published in the student handbook.

Due Process Procedures for Exclusion of Students from School

A student who breaks school rules may receive a temporary suspension, full suspension, or expulsion, depending

on the nature of the offense. The Principal, or designee, may temporarily suspend a student for up to five (5) days

without a hearing. The Principal is required to establish the facts, allow the student to respond to the charges, and

notify parents if the suspension is imposed.

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A full suspension may be issued for up to ten (10) days. However, the student must have an informal hearing

conducted by the Principal within the first five (5) days of suspension. Prior to the hearing, the student and

parents must receive notice stating the nature of the alleged charges and all information to which they are entitled.

Students are permitted to make up exams and work missed while on suspension. Expulsion is exclusion from

school for more than ten (10) consecutive school days, and it may be permanent. Expulsion proceedings require a

formal hearing before members of the School Board. Appropriate notices and appropriate information to which

students and parents are entitled will be furnished. Students have the right to legal counsel at a formal hearing

before the School Board. Temporary/Full Suspension

A Principal or designee may assign a student temporary suspension one (1) to four (4) days without an informal

hearing. Prior to the suspension, the student shall be informed of the reasons and be given an opportunity to

respond. The parent shall be given notice of the suspension. A Principal or designee may assign a full suspension

five (5) to ten (10) days. When a full suspension has been assigned, the student must have an informal hearing

conducted by the Principal within the first five (5) days of the suspension. Prior to the hearing, the student and

parents must receive notice stating the nature of the alleged charges and all information to which they are entitled.

Students are permitted to make up exams and work missed while on suspension. All students ages 6-21 are entitled to a free and full education in Pennsylvania.

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HONOR CODE

Respect

For ourselves and others

As a member of the school community, I will do my best to make a positive contribution. Therefore, to show

respect for others, and myself, I will

dress appropriately for my environment and activity, so as not to embarrass, distract, or disrespect others

or myself.

avoid the use of any illegal or harmful substance that is in violation of school policy.

present myself in a positive manner, understanding that other people will form impressions of my

character and values by observing how I behave and speak.

not purposely hurt, offend, verbally attack, humiliate, or belittle another person, even though I may

disagree with his or her beliefs, choices, and/or behaviors.

For authority

To show respect in attitude and language to those in positions of authority, I will

choose appropriate words.

act and speak in a positive manner.

avoid insubordinate behavior.

question in a respectful manner.

For surroundings

I will respect our school and community property. I understand the importance of respecting the possessions of

others. Therefore, to show this respect, I will

properly dispose of trash, waste, recycle when appropriate, and avoid any action that unduly contributes

to pollution.

not damage, deface, destroy or vandalize any community, school, or individual property.

not take things that belong to others.

Responsibility

As a reliable person in the school community, I will accept responsibility

for myself in what I do, say and in the choices I make.

to treat others as I would like to be treated.

to adhere to the K-12 Honors Code to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

Honesty

I will approach all that I do in a sincere and honest manner. In an effort to uphold my integrity and demonstrate

my reliability, I will

do my own work, understanding that copying and cheating are forms of plagiarism.

work cooperatively with others, and not take their ideas or work and present either as my own.

act in a trustworthy manner, neither lying nor intentionally misleading others.

Accountability

I understand that the Codes of the Hampton Township School District are necessary to maintain a positive

learning environment, and if I fail to follow these Codes, I will accept the consequences.

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CONDUCT PROGRESSION LEVELS

Level I

Misbehavior on the part of the student which IMPEDES ORDERLY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES or

INTERFERES with the ORDERLY OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL. These behaviors are usually handled by

individual staff members but sometimes require the intervention of other support personnel.

Examples But Not Limited To:

First offense class cut

Non-defiant failure to complete or carry out directions

Misconduct in school, at school sponsored functions, or on a school bus

Excessive unexcused tardiness/Classroom tardiness

Loitering

Littering

Inappropriate language

Inappropriate public displays of affection

Inappropriate use of electronic devices

Violation of dress guidelines

Examples of Disciplinary Options:

Verbal or written reprimand

Special assignment

Written agreement

Detention

Denial of privileges

Confiscation

Warning

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Level II

Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends TO DISRUPT THE LEARNING CLIMATE OF THE

SCHOOL.

These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of LEVEL I misbehaviors, require the intervention

of personnel on the administrative level because the execution of LEVEL I disciplinary options has failed to

correct the situation. Also included in this level are misbehaviors which DO NOT represent a direct threat to the

health and safety of others, but whose EDUCATIONAL CONSEQUENCES ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH to

require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel.


Extreme Level I misconduct

Continuation of Level I misconduct

Open defiance of authority, willful refusal to do as directed, or any form of insubordination

Violation of driving/parking privileges

Harassment

Bullying

Being outside of the building without authorization

Failure to serve assigned detentions

Persistent violation of the dress guidelines

Violation of the computer and internet policy

Using forged notes or excuses

Cheating/Plagiarism

Excessive unexcused absences or unexcused tardies /Recurrent class cuts

Possession of lighter or matches

Possession and/or use of an electronic cigarette.


Modified day

Detentions

Denial of privileges/extra-curricular activities; social probation

Temporary suspension

Confiscation

No credit for assignment

Referral to School Resource Officer (SRO) or District Magistrate

In cases of temporary or full suspension or exclusion, students shall be entitled to due process rights as outlined

in the section entitled “Students Rights and Responsibilities”.

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Level III

Acts which tend to disrupt the learning climate of school and/or ACTS DIRECTED AGAINST PERSONS OR

PROPERTIES and which COULD ENDANGER THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OR OTHERS IN THE SCHOOL.


Continuation of or extreme Level II misconduct

Retail Theft

Destruction of private or school property

Violations of the school regulations on the use of tobacco

Minority, ethnic, or racial slurs or intimidation

Intimidating others

Fighting

Hazing

Sexual harassment

Trespassing on or in school property when closed

Refusal to leave school property when ordered to do so

Lewdness or indecent exposure

Possession and/or use of tobacco products

Possession of drug related implements

Second offense of cheating and plagiarism

Third offense truancy


Detention

Confiscation

Temporary removal from class


Full suspension

Denial of privileges/extra-curricular activities

Restitution of property or damages

Social probation

Referral to School Resource Officer (SRO)/ police or district magistrate

Referral to outside agency

Cheating/plagiarism may result in a failing grade for the nine weeks

BOCA code enforcement


in the section entitled “Students Rights and Responsibilities”.

Accumulation of three or more Level II and Level III suspensions may be referred to Superintendent of Schools /

School Board for a hearing.

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Level IV

Acts which tend to DISRUPT OTHERS OR DISRUPT the learning climate of the school. ACTS DIRECTED

AGAINST PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH COULD OR DO POSE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH,

SAFETY OR WELFARE OF OTHERS IN THE SCHOOL. Such acts will require administrative action, which

could result in the immediate removal of the students from school and the possible intervention of law

enforcement authorities.


Continuation of or extreme Level III misconduct

Third offense of cheating and plagiarism

Possession, sale or use of firecrackers or other fireworks

Theft

Engaging in conduct contrary to the criminal code or ordinances of the community

Possession, sale, or use of drugs and alcohol on school property or at school sponsored functions, or being

under the influence of drugs and alcohol on school property or at school sponsored functions

Possession of a weapon

Assault

Terroristic Threats

Terroristic Acts

Arson or attempted arson

Bomb threat or threatening phone calls

Lighted or ignited objects

Unauthorized use of fire alarm or equipment

Retaliation against a student for reporting bullying or for assisting in an investigation


Cheating/plagiarism may result in a failing grade for the year

Confiscation


Full suspension


Expulsion

Referral to police or district magistrate


BOCA Code enforcement


in the section entitled “Students Rights and Responsibilities.”

A Level IV suspension may result in a School Board Hearing for further disciplinary action; possibly expulsion.

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DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS

BOCA Code: the Basic Fire Prevention Code which makes it unlawful to smoke, throw or deposit any lighted or smoldering substance in places where No Smoking signs are posted Detention: requiring a student’s presence before or after the regular school day or during lunch time for disciplinary reasons Due Process: a student’s right to be informed of charges and be heard before the designated authority Expulsion: exclusion from school, after formal hearing, for an offense for a period exceeding ten school days; this may be a permanent expulsion from school rolls Full suspension: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to ten days, after an informal hearing with the principal is offered to the student and the student’s parents Modified Day: a change designated in a student’s daily schedule by the principal Temporary Suspension: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to three school days, by the principal, after a conference with the student Weapon: an instrument of offensive or defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed to be used in injuring someone else; the administration retains final authority in determining what constitutes a weapon, especially when evaluating potential danger

Below please find a list of the Board Policies referred to in this handbook: 204.0 Attendance 227.0 Drug and Substance Abuse 209.0 Health Examinations/Screenings 227.1 Drug and Alcohol – Targeted Testing Procedures 210.0 Medication Administration 233.0 Suspension and Expulsion 218.0 Student Discipline 236.0 Student Assistance Program 218.1 Weapons 237.0 Electronic Devices 218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts 247.0 Hazing 218.3 Disorders or Protests 248.0 Unlawful Harassment 221.0 Dress and Grooming 249.0 Bullying 222.0 Tobacco Use 815.2 Computers 226.0 Searches For further information on the above-mentioned Board Policies, please refer to the Hampton Township School District’s website at http://www.ht-sd.org/Policy.aspx or you may contact either the High School or the Administrative offices.

http://www.ht-sd.org/Policy.aspx


For Board Information

Executive Summary

Topic: Middle School Student Handbook

Purpose of the Summary

_____ New Information

__X___ Consideration for Action Item

_____ Board Request

General Overview

Attached is an update of the most recent edits made to the Hampton Middle School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. All

updates are indicated in red print and deletions are indicated with strike-through marks.

Summary of Edits

Page 3 – In the section, “Message From the Principal” changed son or daughter to child

Page 4, 5 and 6—Updated personnel to indicate any changes (personnel not yet replaced are indicated with TBA)

Page 14 – Clarified language in the section titled “Employment Certificates/Work Permits”

Page 17—A section titled “Special Education Services for School Age Students with Disabilities” was added

Page 32 – Updated page numbers on the “Signature Forms” page

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the Middle School Student Handbook and Code of Conduct with the

aforementioned changes.

Submitted by: Marlynn Lux Date: 5/31/17

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Student Handbook and

Code of Conduct 2017-2018

This handbook belongs to:

Name:_____________________________________________

Hampton Middle School 4589 School Drive

Allison Park, PA 15101-2516

Telephone: (412) 486-6000

Fax: (412) 487-7544

Website: www.ht-sd.org

MISSION STATEMENT

Hampton Township School District works collaboratively with the community in support

of every child becoming creative and innovative problem-solvers and communicators.

The District maintains high expectations by furthering our tradition of excellence as our

students develop the knowledge, character and integrity to impact the world.

http://www.ht-sd.org/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS ........................................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

HMS Office Staff/Faculty List ............................................................................................................................... 4-5

Activities/Clubs/Intramurals/Sports .......................................................................................................................... 6

Attendance Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... ......7-8

A.M. Drop-off/P.M. Pick-up ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Automated Mass Notification System ....................................................................................................................... 8

Bullying Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Cafeteria ...................................................................................................................................................................10

Cheating and Plagiarism ..........................................................................................................................................10

Computer and Internet Policy ............................................................................................................................ 10-11

Conduct/Conduct on School Bus/Dances .................................................................................................................11

Discipline Procedures ..............................................................................................................................................12

Dress Code ...............................................................................................................................................................12

Drug and Substance Abuse ................................................................................................................................ 12-13

Electronic Devices Prohibited in School ..................................................................................................................13

Eligibility & Rules for Athletic/Co-Curricular .........................................................................................................13

Employment Certificates/Work Permits ..................................................................................................................14

Faculty Control/Faculty Rooms ...............................................................................................................................14

Field Trips/Special Events/Assemblies ....................................................................................................................14

Grading System/Guidance Services .........................................................................................................................14

Halls/Hall Passes ................................................................................................................................................ 14-15

Health Services ........................................................................................................................................................15

Homebound Instruction............................................................................................................................................15

Homework ...............................................................................................................................................................15

Insurance .................................................................................................................................................................15

Lockers .............................................................................................................................................................. 15-16

Lost and Found ........................................................................................................................................................16

Lost or Damaged School Materials ..........................................................................................................................16

Office Phones ...........................................................................................................................................................16

Parent Portal .............................................................................................................................................................16

RtII ...........................................................................................................................................................................16

School Grounds Before and After Hours .................................................................................................................16

Special Education.....................................................................................................................................................17

Sportsmanship ..........................................................................................................................................................17

Student Assistance Program .....................................................................................................................................17

Student Safety .........................................................................................................................................................17

Team Conferences ...................................................................................................................................................17

Tobacco, Possession and Use ...................................................................................................................................18

Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................................................18

Visitors .....................................................................................................................................................................18

Weapons ..................................................................................................................................................................18

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

What is PBS ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

Purpose Statement/School Rules ........................................................................................................................ 20-21

CODE OF CONDUCT

Student Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 22-23

Conduct Progression Levels ............................................................................................................................... 24-26

SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ..................................................................................................................................... 27-31

SIGNATURE FORM.......................................................................................................................................................32

CIVIC VIRTUES .............................................................................................................................................................33

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to Hampton Middle School!

Dear Students and Parents:

The administration, faculty, and staff are looking forward to an exciting school year. Every

year we produce this handbook in order to assist students and parents with the

understanding of how the middle school functions. While this handbook is a

communication tool, the main purpose is to outline the opportunities we make available to

students to ensure their success. The educators in this building are prepared and trained to

provide an inviting, supportive and safe environment for young adolescents. We have high

expectations for all students in our school and we look to you and the community as

partners to maintain these goals. When we work together, we all succeed.

Hampton Middle School offers a diverse learning environment. We maintain a rigorous

and relevant curriculum with an emphasis on discovery and exploration. Our teachers

differentiate their instruction which allows them to respond to the students’ varied learning

styles. We have created school wide efforts and policies, as outlined in this handbook, that

foster health, wellness and safety. Lastly, we encourage our students to build healthy and

meaningful relationships with their peers through our advisory program and overarching

positive behavior support/anti-bullying program.

This handbook describes in detail the tradition and proven procedures that the Hampton

Middle School uses for success. Each student and parent is expected to read this handbook

and have knowledge of its contents. Parents need to please sign the signature form

found on page 32 and have their son or daughter child return the signature page to

his or her homeroom teacher. Please feel free to contact the school if there are any

questions.

Thank you,

Mrs. Lux TBA

Acting Principal

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HAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

4589 School Drive

Allison Park, PA 15101-2516

Telephone: (412) 486-6000

Fax: (412) 487-7544

Website: www.ht-sd.org

TBA Mrs. Marlynn Lux (Acting Principal) ................................................... 412.492.6357

[email protected]

TBA Dr. Roberta Good (Acting Assistant Principal) .................................... 412.492.6358

[email protected]

Mrs. Jill Kampmeyer (School Counselor) ..................................................... 412.492.6359

[email protected]

Mrs. Danielle Wike (School Counselor) ....................................................... 412.492.6360

[email protected]

Mrs. Amy Baxter (School Nurse) ................................................................. 412.492.6361

[email protected]

Mrs. Diane Fierle (Librarian) ........................................................................ 412.492.6362

[email protected]

Administrative Assistants: Ms. Renee Michalowski (Principal’s Secretary) ......................................................... 412.492.6356

[email protected]

Mrs. Robin Machuga (Assistant Principal’s Secretary) ............................................... 412.492.6355

[email protected]

Mrs. Jessica Barry (Guidance Secretary) ..................................................................... 412.492.6372

[email protected]

Mrs. Sandy Winters (Library Secretary) ........................................................412.486.6000 ext. 2002

[email protected]

Hampton Township School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or limited English proficiency in its activities, programs or employment practices

as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and

useable by handicapped persons contact Dr. Cunningham, Assistant Superintendent 4591 School Drive, Allison Park,

PA 15101.

All policies contained in the Student Handbook are subject to change based on the adoption of new policies and revision

of current procedures by the School Board.


mailto:[email protected]










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FACULTY

To contact by email (Teacher’s last [email protected])

Ms. Amy Alexander ................ .Eng /Rdg.Com

Mrs. Amy Baxter ..................................... Nurse

Mrs. Janeen Bentz .................... 7th Gr. Reading

Mrs. Gina Bolton ....................... 6th Gr. English

Mrs. Carolyn Briggs ................................ Nurse

Mrs. Megan Brower .................. …Physical Ed

Ms. Mary Bukovac ........................ 6th Gr. Math

Mrs. Lena Clary ............................... Special Ed

Mrs. Cathy Close ....................... 7th Gr. English

Ms. Gwen Cohen .............. Enrichment Teacher

Mr. Jay D’Ambrosio ....... 8th Gr. Social Studies

Mr. Ken DiDonato ..................... 8th Gr. Science

Mrs. Bethann Dolan .......... RTII Math Support

Ms. Lisa Ferrero ............................ 6th Gr. Math

Mrs. Diane Fierle ............................... Librarian

Mr. Mark Gartner .......................... Physical Ed

Mr. Glenn Geary .................................. Tech Ed

Ms. Jun Gee ....................................... Mandarin

Mrs. Doreen Gray .......................... Physical Ed

Mr. David Hartman ................... 7th Gr. English

Mrs. Heather Heere ................................ Music

Mr. Nick Helbling ........................... Computers

Mrs. Rebecca Heller ...................... 7th Gr. Math

Ms. Amy Holtz ............................... Special Ed

Mrs. Michele Hurst .................... 6th Gr. Science

Mrs. Kim Jewison ..................... 6th Gr. Reading

Mrs. Jill Kampmeyer ............ School Counselor

Mr. Hartley Kennedy.......................Computers

Ms. Elizabeth Kuniak .......... RtII Math Support

Mr. Joe Lagnese ............. 6th Gr. Social Studies

Mrs. Angela Lamers ................. .7th Gr. Science

Mrs. Julia Lang .......................... 7th Gr. Science

Mrs. Sheree Lucas ....................6th Gr. Reading

Mrs. Karen Males-Benson.........French/Spanish

Mr. Tim McLain ............. 6th Gr. Social Studies

Mr. Ryan Meyer................. Chorus/Gen. Music

Mrs. Jennifer Miller……………...8th Gr. Math

Mr. Brian Molinero ....................... 7th Gr. Math

Mr. Bill Paholich ........................... 8th Gr. Math

Mrs. Lori Palmer .......................7th Gr. Reading

Mrs. Beth Papotnik .......................... Special Ed

Mrs. Lurrene Parker ..................................Band

Ms. Susan Perry ......................................... FCS

Mr. Brandon Pickett ............................. Spanish

Mrs. Jamie Pillar ............ .7th Gr. Social Studies

Mrs. Katie Powell ....................................... .Art

Mrs. Genna Roskey ………...Speech/Language

Mr. Ryan Scott .................................... .Tech Ed

Mrs. Stacie Sespico .................... 7th Gr. English

Mr. Dave Sheets........................ 6th Gr. Science

Mr. Greg Shumaker ........ 7th Gr. Social Studies

Ms. Jill Sladic ........................... 8th Gr. Science

Mrs. Pauline Spring ............................. German

Mrs. Amy Stepson ............................ Orchestra

Dr. Melissa Survinski ............................... Latin

TBA .......................................... 8th Gr. English

Mrs. Karen Vachon-Thaner .........................Art

Mrs. Lori Valentine ....... RtII Reading Support

Mr. Mark Weaver .......... 8th Gr. Social Studies

Mrs. Danielle Wike ...............School Counselor

Mr. Gary Wilson ............................ Physical Ed

Mrs. Lisa Woods .......................................... Art

Ms. Kelsey Young .................... 6th Gr. English


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ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/INTRAMURALS/SPORTS

Activities and Clubs Students are encouraged to get involved in some of the many activities and clubs offered at the Middle School.

Clubs allow students the opportunity to explore interests and establish friendships with students who share the

same interests. Listed below are some of the extracurricular opportunities and sponsors a student can contact

for more information. Sponsors utilize the morning announcements, website announcements and the Activity

Calendar (located in the D corridor) to indicate when the club meets. For information regarding additional clubs

and/or questions contact Mrs. Hurst, Activities Director. Information about club and interscholastic sports may

be obtained in the Athletic Office at the High School.

Art Club ............................................................................................................................ Mrs. Woods

Battle of the Books ........................... Mrs. Lucas/Mrs. Jewison/Mrs. Valentine/Mrs. Fierle/Ms. Cohen

Book Club .................................................................................................. Mrs. Lucas/Mrs. Valentine

Creative Writing ..................................................................................................................Mrs. Fierle

Chinese Club ........................................................................................................................... Ms. Gee

Cooking Club ................................................................................................ Ms. Kuniak/Mrs. Lamers

Digital Games with Friends ........................................................................... Ms. Cohen/Mr. Kennedy

Drama Club ................................................................................................................... Mr. Shumaker

English Festival (Talbot Readers) ..................................................................... Ms. Cohen/ Mrs. Fierle

Fitness Club ..................................................................................................Mr. Gartner/Mrs. Brower

Explorer Club ..................................................................................................................... Mrs. Hurst

French Club ..................................................................................... Mrs. Heranic/Mrs. Males-Benson

Gardening Club ............................................................................................................. Ms. Alexander

German Club ..................................................................................................................... Mrs. Spring

Growing Together Club ....................................................................................................... Mrs. Clary

Green Team ...................................................................................................................... Mrs. Spring

HMS Color Guard ........................................................................................................... Mrs. Nowak

HMS Jazz Band ................................................................................................................ Mrs. Parker

HMS Symphonic Band ...................................................................................................... Mrs. Parker

Helping Hands Club .......................................................................................... Mrs. Bentz/Mrs. Pillar

Latin Club ....................................................................................................................... Dr. Survinski

Mock Trial .......................................................................................................................... Ms. Cohen

Musical .................................................................................................... Mr. Shumaker/Dr. Survinski

Newspaper ................................................................................................................................... TBD

Spanish Club ...................................................................................................................... Mr. Pickett

Student Ambassadors .............................................................................. Mrs. Wike/Mrs. Kampmeyer

Student Council .................................................................................................................... Mr. Geary

Stock Market Club .......................................................................................... Ms. Cohen/Ms. Ferrero

Talbot Chamber Orchestra ............................................................................................... Mrs. Stepson

Video Club ...................................................................................................................... Mr. Kennedy

Yearbook .........................................................................................................................Mr. Hartman

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ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

To receive the maximum benefit from classroom experiences

and instruction, it is important that students report to school

each day. However, when a student must be absent the

following procedures apply:

Parents/guardians should call the Middle School

Attendance Line before 9:00 a.m. to report a student

absent. To reach the Middle School Attendance line

dial 412-486-6000 press 2 for the attendance and 2 for

the Middle School.

All absences will be marked as unexcused until a

student brings either a note from a doctor or a written

excuse signed by a parent/guardian stating the reason

for the absence and the exact dates of the absence. This

note should be brought to the main office the morning

the student returns to school. Students will not receive

credit for work if the absence remains unexcused.

All excuses must be in the office no later than 2 weeks

before the end of the grading period. * Notes received

from a previous grading period or after the close of the

school year will not be accepted. Upon returning

from an absence, it is the responsibility of the

student to see each teacher about the work that may

have been missed. * If an absence occurs after the two week cut off a

student will have 4 days to turn in an appropriate note.

After 3 consecutive days of absence, homework may be

requested. Homework requests should be left on the

attendance line before 10:00 a.m. in order to receive

homework that day.

If a student does not attend four periods (11:06 am is

the end of fourth period), it will be considered a half-

day absence.

The email alert feature of the parent portal can be a

valuable tool in monitoring your child’s attendance.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

Medical excuses: All doctors’ excuses for any reason

should be submitted on doctor’s script or letterhead and

include the doctor’s office phone number.

Parental excuse: A maximum of ten (10) parental

excuses for personal illness, quarantine, or other

exceptional or urgent reasons will be accepted. A

doctor’s note stating that the illness was reported by the

parent and that the student was not seen in their office

will be treated as a parental excuse, as opposed to a

medical excuse. Absences exceeding ten (10) days will

be considered unexcused unless they are documented

as a medical excuse, are for pre-approved educational

travel, a funeral, or for the observance of a religious

holiday.

Pre-Approved Educational/Travel: An Educational

Travel Form must be completed 2 weeks prior to

missing school for a trip. Pre-approval forms are

available in the office and on the Hampton Township

School District website. A completed form signed by

the parent/guardian, the school counselor, and the

principal and all of a student’s teachers must be

returned to the office before the trip. Family

educational travel should be limited to no more than

five days per school year. Assignments are due the day

the student returns to school. Trips will not be

approved if scheduled during PSSA or Keystone

testing, local standardized testing, or during final

exams. If the school calendar changes for

unforeseen reasons, each request will be reviewed

on an individual basis.

Funeral

Religious observance

UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

Failure to turn in a completed Educational/ Travel Form

before departing for travel.

Failure to turn in an absence excuse in a timely manner.

Failure to bring in a note from a medical care provider

after exceeding ten (10) parental excused days.

MISSED WORK

It is the student’s responsibility to see each of his/her

teachers about making up any work he/she may have

missed during an absence. It will not always be

possible for a student to make up instructional time or

school work: therefore, it is important to keep the

number of days a student spends out of school to a

minimum and should be limited to the reasons stated in

the School Code as “excused absences.”

It is expected that students will make up all missed

work immediately following their absence(s) from

school. If a student missed one day, the student has one

day to make up the work: if a student missed two days,

the student has two days to make up the work, etc.

Receiving credit for the work is contingent upon

receiving an appropriate parental or medical excuse

within the timeframe stated in the attendance policy.

Students will not receive credit for work if the absence

remains unexcused.

Being absent for any reason the day before a previously

announced exam or assignment due date does not

excuse a student from taking the exam or completing

and turning in the assignment on the due date.

Work assigned during educational travel is due the day

the student returns to school and the student is

responsible to prepare for any missed tests. If this

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procedure is not followed, the missed day(s) will be

marked unexcused.

PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE

Three (3) unexcused absences will result in a first

violation of the compulsory school attendance law.

A letter will then be sent home explaining the

student’s attendance status.

Prior to filing charges with the magistrate, the

administration, nurse and/or counselor will discuss the

student’s attendance record.

Four (4) or more unexcused absences may result in

a referral to the District Magistrate’s Office. The

Administration will look at each case on an individual

basis. Please call with individual concerns.

TARDY TO SCHOOL

Students are expected to be in school on time. A

student will be considered tardy if he/she is not in

homeroom by the time the bell rings. The tardy will be

considered unexcused if the student arrives at school

without a parental note or medical excuse. A note will

not be accepted after the next school day. Students who

arrive at school after 11:06 will be marked absent for

half a day.

Parental excused tardies will be limited to three (3) per

semester. Any additional tardies will be unexcused

unless accompanied by a doctor’s note. Students who

have accrued more than three (3) unexcused tardies will

be subject to the Code of Conduct.

TARDY TO CLASS

Teachers who hold students after class should issue the

student a hall pass to his/her next class.

Excuses for being late to class will not be written by the

office. Students should report to their class first and ask

permission to go to the office.

Classroom teachers will keep a record of students who

are tardy to class. Teachers may assign detentions for

tardiness and/or may refer students to the office for

tardies. After three (3) unexcused late arrivals to class,

the student will be subject to the Code of Conduct.

CUTTING CLASS, TUTORIAL,

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Illness is the only acceptable excuse for not reporting to

class, tutorial, or academic support. If a student becomes

ill, he/she must report to the school nurse immediately.

Spending the class period in the rest room is not

acceptable.

Class cuts will result in no credit for any work or exams

missed. The teacher will notify the student’s parents by

mail or phone and send a referral form to the

administration. Refer to the CODE OF CONDUCT

for potential disciplinary action.

EARLY DISMISSALS

An early dismissal will be granted for the same reasons

allowable for a legal absence. Parents are encouraged to

schedule appointments with doctors or dentists before or

after school hours. However, when emergency demands,

the appointments should be made as early or late in the

school day as possible.

To obtain an Early Dismissal Pass, students must bring a

note (reason and time included) signed by a parent/guardian

to the office before the end of homeroom. At the

designated time, students must show the Early Dismissal

Pass to the teacher and report to the office.

Parents/guardians must show an accepted form of

identification and sign-out students in the office before

dismissal. Students returning to school must report to the

office before going to class.

For further information, please refer to Board Policy No.

204.0.

A.M. DROP OFF/

P.M. PICK UP

For the safety of all students, during the busy time of student

arrival and dismissal, we are asking parents to adhere to the

following procedures:

AM Drop-Off – Parents should proceed down School Drive

to the rear of the building and drop off students at exit 15.

This door will be locked until 7:30 am. For the safety of all

our students we ask you to not drop off students in the

front of the building.

PM Pick-Up – Parents should proceed to the rear of the

building, pull into the lot, and pick up students at exit 15.

AUTOMATED MASS

NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

The District utilizes an automated mass notification system,

which will allow us to send a telephone, text, or email

message to you regarding important information about

school events or emergencies. The system will notify you of

school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather and

student attendance. In the event of an emergency at school,

you can have peace of mind knowing that you will be

informed immediately by the system. The successful

delivery of information is dependent upon accurate contact

information for each student. The Contact Preference

section of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal has

communication preferences settings for parents. It is

important to routinely verify and adjust these settings to

ensure that you are receiving all District communications

through the desired media (home phone, cell phone, email,

text, etc.).

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BULLYING POLICY School Board Policy No. 249

The Hampton Township School District recognizes that

bullying and intimidation have a negative effect on school

climate. Students who are bullied, intimidated or fearful of

other students may not be able to take full advantage of the

educational opportunities offered by the school district.

Bullying of a student by another student is strictly prohibited

on school property, in school buildings, on school buses, and

at school-sponsored events and/or activities whether

occurring on or off campus. It is a violation of this policy

for any HTSD staff member to tolerate bullying.

Bullying shall mean an intentional electronic, written, verbal

or physical act, or a series of acts:

1. Directed at another student or students;

2. That is severe, persistent or pervasive; and

3. That has the effect of doing any of the following:

i. substantially interfering with a student’s

education;

ii. creating a threatening environment; or

iii. substantially disrupting the orderly operation

of the school

Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber-bullying.

“Cyberbullying” as defined in this policy, includes, but is not

limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing,

teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another

student, teacher or employee of the district by sending or

posting inappropriate or derogatory e-mail messages, instant

messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or web

site postings (including blogs). All forms of cyberbullying

are unacceptable and, to the extent that such actions are

disruptive of the educational process of the district,

offenders shall be the subject of appropriate discipline,

which may include legal and/or police proceedings.

Bullying includes but is not limited to:

1. Physically harming a student;

2. Damaging, extorting or taking a student’s personal

property;

3. Placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm;

4. Placing a student in emotional unrest by spreading

rumors, manipulating social relationships or

environment, engaging in social exclusion, extortion,

intimidation, or ridicule;

5. Cyber-bullying: forms of verbal and psychological

bullying may also occur on the Internet through e-

mail, instant messaging, or personal profile web

sites;

6. Creating an intimidating or hostile environment that

substantially interferes with a student’s educational

opportunities;

7. Creating verbal statements or written remarks that

are taunting, malicious, threatening or sexual.

Bullying includes retaliation against another student for

reporting bullying or for assisting or testifying in the

investigation or hearing. Students who retaliate may be

subject to consequences as defined in the Code of Student

Conduct.

The term bullying shall not be interpreted to infringe upon a

student’s right to engage in legally protected speech or

conduct.

School Setting shall mean in the school, on school grounds,

in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity

sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school.

Other Settings:

The Board also prohibits acts of bullying that occur outside

of the school setting, if those acts are directed at another

student or students and:

1. are severe, persistent and/or pervasive

2. have the effect of substantially interfering with a

student’s education

3. create a threatening environment

4. substantially disrupt the orderly operation of the

school

The Board prohibits all forms of bullying by District

students. Each student shall be responsible to respect the

rights of others and to ensure an atmosphere free from

bullying; therefore, the Board encourages students who have

been bullied to promptly report such incidents to the building

principal or designee. It is the obligation of the HTSD

professional and support staff to report any incident of

bullying to the building principal.

The Board directs that complaints of bullying shall be

investigated promptly, and appropriate action shall be taken

when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all parties

shall be maintained, consistent with the District’s legal and

investigative obligations.

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that this policy

is appropriately reflected in administrative guidelines and

any Code of Student conduct and that such codes are

reviewed annually with students.

District administration shall annually provide the following

information to PDE through the Safe School Report:

1. Board’s Bullying Policy

2. Report of bullying incidents.

3. Information on the development and implementation of

any bullying prevention, intervention or education

programs.

The Student Handbooks, which shall contain this policy,

shall be disseminated annually to students. This policy shall

be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted

in a prominent location within each school building and on

the District Website, if available.

Student and Parent/Guardian:

The school district strongly encourages all students and

parents/guardians who become aware of any act of bullying

to immediately report that conduct to the teacher, school

counselor, building principal, or other school authority

figure.

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Investigation Procedures:

Each building principal or designee is authorized and

directed to investigate reports of bullying brought to their

attention by students, parents/guardians, school employees

or bus drivers.

Education:

The district may develop and implement bullying prevention

and intervention programs. Such programs shall provide

district staff and students with appropriate training for

effectively responding to, intervening in and reporting

incidents of bullying.

Consequences for students who are found to have bullied

others may include counseling, remediation, parent/guardian

conference, loss of school privileges, detention, suspension,

expulsion, or referral to law enforcement agency, in

accordance with the district’s disciplinary policies and Code

of Conduct.

Nothing in this policy shall prevent school employees from enforcing,

or imposing discipline, or fulfilling their professional responsibilities

under other school district policies or student disciplinary rules.

This policy shall not be interpreted as preventing a student or

parent/guardian from filing a complaint under the school district’s

anti-harassment policy.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is maintained as a vital part of the health program

of the school. All students are required to eat lunch in the

cafeteria. Lunch may be brought from home and/or purchased

in the cafeteria. To ensure that all students are well mannered

and conduct themselves in a respectful fashion, cafeteria rules

will be strictly enforced.

Arrive at the cafeteria on time.

Sit at your table until directed to buy food or drink.

Go to the salad bar or the condiment table only

when buying a school lunch.

Maintain a clean eating area.

Return your individual tray to designated area.

Remain seated in your original seat at all times

unless proceeding to the lunch line, wastebasket or

lavatory.

Students need to secure a pass before using the

lavatory. Only four (4) students allowed in the

lavatory at one time.

Remain seated until the cafeteria monitor dismisses

table.

Eat only at the tables.

Be courteous to cafeteria staff and monitors.

Sharing of food and/or treats from home is not

permitted at lunch.

Using another student’s account number to purchase

products in the cafeteria is prohibited. Such action

will be considered stealing and students may face

prosecution.

Theft of any kind in the cafeteria is a suspendable

offense and may result in the prosecution of a student

under the criminal code of retail theft.

Charging without available funds on the food service

system is not permitted at the middle school.

Students and staff will only receive a bag lunch if

funds are not available.

Any parent may block their child’s account from

“buying extras” or “buying their friend’s lunch.”

The parent or guardian must call or email the Food

Service Office of their child’s school or contact the

High School Food Service Office to put this

information onto their child’s account. Phone:412-

492-6365.

Students must refrain from the following:

Taking food and/or drink out of the cafeteria.

Soliciting for funds or selling for fundraisers in the

cafeteria (unless school sponsored).

Bringing glass bottles to the cafeteria.

Throwing food.

Throwing any objects.

Borrowing money from other students.

Refer to the Code of Conduct for potential disciplinary

actions.

CHEATING & PLAGIARISM

Academic dishonesty involves stealing intellectual or

academic information that does not belong to you. It

includes, but is not limited to, copying another’s homework,

plagiarism which is submitting someone else’s work as the

student’s own (this includes having parents do a student’s

paper or work), copying any part of another’s work without

proper attribution (i.e. using documentation), filling in

answers for another student, using or attempting to use

unauthorized aids during a test, quiz, project, or other

academic exercise intended for assessment or evaluation

purposes. This also includes copying information from

Internet sources or using someone else’s work from Internet

sites and passing it off as your own. Cheating and/or

plagiarism in any form will be reported to the administration

on a disciplinary referral form. The incident will become

part of the disciplinary record and the parent will be notified.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism apply to the student

who steals or copies another’s work and, where it is

applicable, the student whose work is copied. At a minimum

the student(s) will receive a zero on the assignment or

assessment.

Refer to the Code of Conduct for potential disciplinary

actions.

COMPUTER AND

INTERNET POLICY

All uses of technology and the Internet must

conform to the educational mission of Hampton

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Township School District and be legal, moral and

ethical.

Users of the Internet are not permitted to send,

receive or view obscene, profane, offensive or

sexually oriented materials.

Students are not permitted to access non-

educational material in school.

The computers are to be used for research and assist

in school assignments.

Students are not permitted to share their password

with other students.

Plagiarism is not permitted. Users must not copy

any material from the Internet that is protected by

copyright laws.

Access is a privilege. Each user is to work in a

responsible way. Inappropriate use will result in

suspension or cancellation of computer privileges.

Images and/or dialogue of students on the Internet may cause

concern for the student’s health, safety or welfare. Parents

may be contacted and alerted to the images and/or dialogue

and an assessment may be recommended and possible

disciplinary action may occur.

The Internet Policy Signature Form on page 32 of this

handbook must be signed and returned to homeroom

teachers during the first week of school. Students who

do not return the Signature Page will not be permitted to

use the Internet at school.

For further information, please refer to the Board Policy

No. 815.2.

CONDUCT

A climate for learning must be maintained throughout the

school. Students who threaten this climate with

inappropriate behavior will be dealt with promptly,

consistently and fairly. Penalties may vary with the

frequency and seriousness of the infraction. Refer to the

section on Code of Conduct for potential disciplinary

options. All rules of conduct apply to any school-sponsored

event including those that are held off of school property.

CONDUCT ON THE SCHOOL BUS

Transportation privileges will be lost for a period extending

to a maximum of the remainder of the school year for a pupil

who persistently violates the rules or commits a major

violation.

Destructive behavior on the bus will not be tolerated.

Students need to report any damage to the bus driver.

If the bus driver reports damage to building administrators,

a full inquiry will result. Parents may be asked to make

restitution to the bus company to repair the damage.

Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. Students

should report incidents to the administration or through

the use of the anonymous bullying form found in the

main office and the guidance office and on the guidance

webpage.

BUS SAFETY

Report to the bus stop at least five to ten minutes

ahead of the scheduled pick-up time.

Form an orderly group while avoiding traffic lanes.

Embark and disembark the bus in an orderly manner

Embark and disembark at the correct bus stop

assigned to you by the district.

No throwing of objects in or out of the bus.

Observe the same conduct as required in the

classroom.

Be courteous; use appropriate language.

Do not eat or drink on the bus.

Keep the bus clean.

Cooperate with and follow the bus driver’s

directions.

Go directly to your seat and remain seated for the

entire ride.

Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.

Do not be destructive.

The school district is not responsible for lost or

stolen articles.

The bus driver is authorized to assign seats.

CROSS THE ROAD SAFELY

STAY on your side of the road – far away from traffic.

WAIT for the bus to stop and the driver to signal to cross.

CHECK traffic both ways – then check again.

CROSS by walking directly across – checking traffic both

ways.

WALK 10 feet ahead of the bumper and board the bus

quickly.

PROCEDURES FOR RIDING AN

UNASSIGNED BUS

Please do not ask permission to ride an unassigned

bus during the first two weeks of school.

When a student is riding a bus home with a friend,

both students must bring notes to the office from

their parents making this request. If space is

available, this request will be honored and the

students will be issued a bus pass that must be

presented to the bus driver. Students are permitted to

bring a maximum of two friends on their bus.

If an item was left on the bus and it is after 4:00 p.m., you

may call the bus garage at 724-443-5525

CONDUCT AT SCHOOL DANCES/ACTIVITIES

Student Council, Hampton Middle School PTO and Middle

School teams may sponsor school dances/activities. Students’

behavior and dress code are expected to be the same as during

the school day. Students who do not attend school the day of a

dance/activity may not be admitted to the dance/activity.

Students who owe obligations may not attend. Students may be

sent home from the dance/activity for inappropriate behavior.

Visitors are not allowed to attend Hampton Middle

School dances/activities.

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DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

DISCIPLINE

Positive behavior is expected from all Hampton Middle School

students. Those students who choose not to follow classroom

and/or building rules will be referred to the office. All

consequences for referral will be at the discretion of the

administration and teachers. Each student will be considered

individually.

Referrals to the office will result in one or more of the

following consequences depending on the severity and

frequency of the referrals.

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:

Warning

Teacher/Student Meeting

Parent Meeting Detention before or after school will be held Monday

through Friday from 7:15 - 7:50 a.m. or 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Administration or faculty may assign detention. Students

who fail to report to detention will receive additional

consequences.

Social Probation will be used for repeated minor offenses,

major offenses, and for those students who have failed to

complete a “disciplinary obligation.” Students will be

excluded from assemblies, hall pass usage, athletics, clubs,

dances, evening activities or trips as necessary. ** “Disciplinary Obligation” is acquired by failing to

attend and appropriately complete an assigned

detention or in-school suspension; it is not removed

until the student fulfills the assigned disciplinary

obligation.

In-School Suspension will be used for repeated minor

offenses and for other major offenses. Students will be

required to complete all class work assigned during this time.

Out-Of-School Suspension will be used for major offenses.

Parents must meet with the administration, and possibly the

School Resource Officer, to determine re-admittance.

Expulsion will be used only in extreme situations. After a

formal hearing, students will be excluded from school for a

period exceeding ten school days.

Other consequences may be assigned that relate to the

student’s misbehavior (e.g. lunch detention, building clean-

up, assigned seating in cafeteria or auditorium, hallway

restriction, etc.).

Refer to the Code of Conduct for a list of major offenses.


No. 218.0. Also refer to 218.2.

DRESS CODE

The appearance of any young student is the responsibility of

that individual and his/her parents/guardians. A student’s

clothing should be neat and clean in appearance and

appropriate for a learning environment. The administrators in

the building will use broad discretionary authority concerning

attire, not listed below, but found to be inappropriate for the

school environment.

A student in violation of the dress code will be asked to

change the inappropriate clothing. He/she may also call

home to have appropriate clothing brought to school.

Repeated offenses may result in disciplinary action. Refer

to Code of Conduct. (Board policy 221)

Students need to avoid the following:

Clothing and jewelry must be free from obscene,

profane, dangerous and drug/alcohol related

messages.

Shorts, skorts, or skirts, including slits, must be at

mid-thigh length and/or with arms extended,

fingertips must touch shorts, skorts, and skirts.

Tops must be appropriate for school: bare midriffs,

see-through garments, bare backs, halter tops, low-

cut tops and tank tops are inappropriate. Dress or top

shoulder straps must be at least 3 inches in width.

Clothing must be worn in the appropriate manner

(eg. Pants above the hips, no undergarments

exposed, leggings and tights must be worn with an

appropriate length top).

Jeans may not have holes on the upper thigh or

buttocks.

Shirts or blouses must not reveal bras, bra straps or

camisoles

No wallet chains, sharp objects, safety pins, sewing

needles, etc.

No clothing or footwear deemed to be unsafe.

No hats, hoods, or bandanas, except for medical or

religious reasons.

No sunglasses are to be worn in the building.

For physical education classes students must wear a

shirt and gym shorts that follow the school dress

code. Appropriate athletic footwear must be worn.

DRUG AND

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The purpose of the District's Substance Abuse Policy is to

send a clear message that the possession of illegal

substances and substance abuse, including the unlawful use

and/or possession of alcohol or other drugs or

medications, will not be tolerated by Hampton Township

School District. Violations of the Substance Abuse Policy

will be zealously prosecuted. These Administrative

Procedures establish fair and comprehensive rules for

investigating and resolving allegations of violation of the

District's Substance Abuse Policy, as well as establishing

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guidelines for violations. It is the desire of the School Board

that similar offenses will result in similar consequences,

although the Administration and Board may and

should consider the totality of the circumstances in

determining the consequences that are most appropriate in

each circumstance. Some situations involving inadvertent

possession of over-the-counter or prescribed

medications may be addressed under the District's

Medication Policy. However, the administration will have

discretion in determining the type of violation and the

appropriate consequences.

Refer to the Code of Conduct for disciplinary options.

For further information, please refer to the Board Policies

No. 227.0 and 227.1.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

PROHIBITED IN SCHOOL

Personal Technology Resources shall be defined as any

device capable of capturing, storing, and/or transmitting

information, including text, audio, and/or video data.

Personal technology resources include, but are not limited

to, such devices as: cellular devices (those that receive and

send messages electronically), digital cameras, MP3

players/IPODs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laser

pointers, and laptop computers.

The Board prohibits the use of Personal Technology

Resources, including cellular telephones, by students during

the regular school day, unless expressly authorized by a

building administrator or designee. All cellular devices and

any electronics not specifically being used for

educational purposes must be powered off during the

school day.

Further, students will not be permitted to use such devices

while participating in extracurricular activities unless

expressly authorized by the building administrator or the

sponsor of the activity. If a student chooses to bring an

electronic device to school; to use before or after school

hours, the school is not responsible for any loss or damage

to the device.

If a student violates this policy, the administration will have

discretion in determining the type of violation and the

appropriate consequences. Refer to the Code of Conduct for

disciplinary options. For further information, see the policy

section at the end of this document. For further information, please refer to the Board Policy

No. 237.0.

ELIGIBILITY AND RULES FOR

ATHLETIC AND CO-

CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students must fulfill the requirements of the school as

well as those of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic

Athletic Association (PIAA) and/or the Western

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League

(WPIAL).

Hampton Middle School student athletes must not be

failing more than 1 class on a weekly basis and have a

minimum QPA of 2.0. The school administration may

revoke the privilege of participating in athletics at any

time for disciplinary reasons, flagrant misconduct, poor

sportsmanship, excessive absenteeism, and/or failure to

meet minimum scholastic eligibility standards.

No athlete can participate in a practice or game on the

day that they serve an in-school or out-of-school

suspension.

All players must travel to and from away games on the

team bus, unless permission is otherwise granted by the

sponsor or coach. Misbehavior on the team bus could

lead to players being excluded from participating at the

discretion of the coaching staff.

Athletes must seek permission from their coach to use

their cell phones.

Hazing is absolutely forbidden. Hazing is a Level III

Code of Conduct violation. Students violating this will

be subject to the Code of Conduct.

Students must be present at least one half of a school

day (a minimum of four academic periods not including

lunch) in order to participate that day or evening in

athletics or other school-related activity. Students who

were sent home by the nurse due to illness may not

participate in afterschool or evening events.

Any student holding a “Disciplinary Obligation” will

not be eligible to participate in any co-curricular

activities including, but not limited to the following: 1. Athletic Events

2. Athletic Practices

3. Club Meetings

4. School- Sponsored Dances, Social Events

5. Practice or Performances for band, chorus,

orchestra, etc.

6. The Musical

7. Talent show

8. Field Trips

** “Disciplinary Obligation” is acquired by failing to

attend and appropriately complete an assigned detention or

in-school suspension and is not removed until the student

fulfills the assigned disciplinary obligation.

Other rules for Middle School athletes will be at the

discretion of the coach.

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EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES

/ WORK PERMITS

Working papers are required for students 14 years of age and

over who are employed part-time during the school year or

during the summer. The working papers may be secured

through a secretary in the high school office. The parent and

student must be present and sign the application and present

a birth certificate. The application must then be completed

and signed by the employer. The completed application is to be

returned in person to the high school office. The official

work permit will then be issued. Permits for students beyond

middle school years must be obtained in the high school

office.

FACULTY CONTROL

Students should be aware that all middle school staff and

faculty members have the responsibility of exercising

control over all students anywhere in the school building or

on the school grounds during the school day or during school

activities. If a student fails to follow directions by faculty,

he or she is subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the

Code of Conduct. Refer to the Code of Conduct for

disciplinary options.

FACULTY ROOMS

No students are permitted in the faculty rooms at any time,

unless accompanied by a teacher.

FIELD TRIPS, SPECIAL EVENTS

AND ASSEMBLIES

It is a privilege for students to attend field trips, special

events, assemblies and other school-sponsored activities.

Students negligent in payment of fines or obligations,

causing discipline issues or behavioral problems in school

may forfeit their opportunity to attend school-sponsored

events. Administrators and teachers will work together to

decide if a student may attend a school-sponsored event

based on past behavioral issues. Money paid in advance to

attend an event will not be refunded. If you encounter a

financial difficulty when paying for an activity, please

contact the principal or activities director for assistance. All

students must complete and return the required forms and

meet their monetary obligations by the given deadline to

participate in an activity. Inappropriate behavior in an

activity will result in automatic exclusion from the next

scheduled field trip for that same school year.

GRADING SYSTEM

Report cards are issued every nine weeks. The grades are

distributed to students during homeroom. The report cards

are the property of the students and are not returned to

school.

A = Excellent (90.00%-100%)

B = Above Average (80.00%-89.99%)

C = Average (70.00%-79.99%)

D = Poor (Passing) (60.00%-69.99%)

F = Failure (59.99% and below)

M = Medical Excuse for Physical Education

W = Withdrawal Passing

WF = Withdrawal Failing

Any student who earns grades of all Bs or above will

qualify for the Honor Roll and receive recognition from the

Middle School.

GUIDANCE SERVICES

Guidance services are available to every student in the

school. These services include assistance with educational

planning, interpretation of test scores, career information,

study help, social concerns, or help with any situation the

student may wish to discuss. Students may visit the

counselor at any time during the school day or by contacting

the guidance office to arrange an appointment. Parents may

contact school counselors to discuss student progress or

concerns.

Mrs. Kampmeyer EXT. 6359

Mrs. Wike EXT. 6360

HALLS/ HALL PASSES

Students must have a hall pass or Assignment Book

while in the hallways. The passes will be color coded

to designate the reason the student is in the hall. Passage

shall be by the shortest and quickest feasible route

without stopovers or disturbing other classes in session.

Lavatory passes will designate which lavatory to use,

as follows: sixth grade is yellow, seventh grade is blue,

eighth grade is green and fine arts wing is white.

Students must ask permission from the teacher and

must sign out and sign in when leaving the classroom

noting the time on the classroom sheet.

Keep corridors open to traffic by walking to the right.

Do not block traffic by standing in groups.

Pass through corridors quietly. Be considerate of others

in the halls and classrooms.

Pick up and discard trash in the containers provided in

order to keep the school clean.

Refrain from running, pushing and other unsafe

activities.

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If you arrive at a class and the teacher and other

classmates are not present, the proper procedure is to go

to the Main Office to receive information about location

of instruction.

HEALTH SERVICES

Under Pennsylvania law, all grade 6 students are required to

have a current physical examination. Students in grade 7 must

have a current dental examination. All students will have their

vision tested during the year and will be weighed and

measured. Grade 7 students will participate in a hearing

screening. Grade 6 and 7 will be screened for scoliosis.

Students who become ill or are injured in school should

report to the nurse who will determine appropriate treatment.

Students must be signed out in the office by a parent /

approved adult before leaving the building.

Written instructions from a health care provider must

accompany any prescription or non-prescription medication

sent to school. All medications must be in a prescription

bottle or original packaging. The school nurse must

dispense these medications. Under certain circumstances

students may be permitted to possess asthma inhalers and/or

epinephrine auto injectors. The nurse must be notified, a

physician statement giving permission must be on file and a

parent / guardian must have completed a parental permission

form. The parent/guardian is responsible for providing any

medication to be taken during a school-sponsored trip or

field trip.

Prescription or non-prescription medication drugs, which are

not registered in accordance with the “Medication

Administration Policy 210” developed by the Hampton

School Board, shall be considered illegal substances until

proven otherwise. Holders of unregistered prescription or

non-prescription medications shall be treated as offenders.

These presumptions may be rebutted by competent evidence

to the contrary.

For further information, please refer to Board Policy Nos.

209.0 and 210.

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION

In cases of serious illness where a prolonged absence from

school is necessary, homebound instruction may be provided

to the student. In order to obtain appropriate physician

forms, the parents of such students should contact the

Guidance Department by calling 412-492-6372. These

physician forms are necessary in order to receive services.

Regular subject area teachers will be provided in academic

subject areas, up to a total of 5 hours per week in order to

tutor the homebound student and to assist him/her in keeping

up with his/her regular work. The cost of this service is borne

by the school district. The effectiveness of homebound

instruction depends on the early notification of school

personnel by the parents of the homebound student.

Participation of a student in homebound instruction is

subject to review every six weeks.

HOMEWORK

It is the belief of the Hampton Township School District that

homework extends and enriches the instructional program and

benefits students by helping them develop a strong work ethic,

a sense of personal accountability and an opportunity for

independent review and practice. Homework is an essential

part of the total education of students.

Students should demonstrate personal responsibility by:

Writing assignments in the assignment book.

Asking for further explanation if original

directions are not understood.

Making-up and turning in missed assignments.

Practicing good study habits and organizational

skills.

Submitting all assignments by due date.

Assignments can be monitored nightly by accessing

HOMEWORK HOTLINKS on the district website:

www.ht-sd.org (choose homework hotlinks from

the menu on the left on the middle school homepage)

or by calling the HOMEWORK HOTLINE 412-

492-6373.

INSURANCE

School insurance is available to each student at the beginning

of the school year. The basic insurance plan covers accidents

occurring on school property and is highly recommended.

Students who participate in interscholastic athletics have

some benefits provided through the School District’s Sports

Accident Insurance Policy.

All accidents must be reported to the nurse as soon as

possible. To file a claim against the school insurance, one

must complete a form in the Health Office. If this is not

handled properly, the insurance company may refuse to pay

the claim.

LOCKERS

Students are assigned lockers for the storage of books,

equipment and material for school purposes. All student

lockers are the property of the Hampton Township School

District. The outside of lockers cannot be decorated

without permission from the office. Students shall have no

expectations of privacy in their locker and the administration

reserves the right to inspect lockers at any time by any

means. Any item uncovered by a search can be used for

disciplinary action and may be turned over to law

enforcement officials. It is the responsibility of the student

to see that the locker is kept in order at all times. Since

lockers are a permanent part of the building, students are


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expected to keep them in good, usable condition. Students

should get study materials for their morning classes before

first period and materials for their afternoon classes after

their lunch period. No one should leave class to go to their

locker without permission. Students are not permitted to

change originally assigned lockers unless an Administrator

approves the change. Students who change lockers without

administrative permission may be responsible for any

damage or illegal substances found in their originally

assigned locker. All property is subject to being searched

by canine units without prior notice. Students may

purchase their own combination locks for their locker;

however, the office must be informed of the combination.

The school is not responsible for any lost, stolen or

damaged items.

For further information, please refer to Board Policy No.

226.0.

LOST AND FOUND

Small articles, which have been found, should be taken to

the office where they may be claimed with proper

identification. Students are encouraged to clearly mark

items with their name so they can be returned without delay.

This also discourages unauthorized borrowing of items.

LOST OR DAMAGED SCHOOL

MATERIALS

Students are responsible for all school-owned material that

is entrusted to them. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the

student or his/her parent to pay the replacement cost for any

textbook or school material that is lost, stolen, or damaged

while it is assigned to the student. A student will be placed

on social probation and no grades, transcripts or records will

be released for any student who has a financial obligation to

the district. Students should carefully examine the condition

of materials as soon as the materials are assigned to them and

inform the teacher of any damage. Students may be

prohibited from participating in school activities until fees

are paid.

OFFICE PHONES

Students are permitted to use the main office telephone to

communicate with their parents/guardians. To use the office

phone, students should obtain a pass from their teacher

before they come to the office. Students are not permitted to

use their cell phones during the school day unless authorized

to do so by the principal or designee, or in the event of a true

emergency.

PARENT PORTAL

Technology now allows us to give parents the opportunity to

view their child’s grades in a timely manner. Grades and

attendance will continue to be entered by teachers into their

electronic grade books at normal intervals. Once this

information is entered, you will be able to view a number of

different electronic reports containing information relevant

to your child. You will find some of these reports to be more

valuable than others and, over time, most likely will choose

to view only one or two of the available reports.

You can access the Parent Portal via the Quick Links section

on the District Website.

RtII

The Response to Intervention and Instruction (RtII) Model

for Reading and Mathematics at HMS is a three-tiered

prevention, identification, and intervention approach in

which data are utilized to inform instruction, as well as, to

identify and provide instruction to students who demonstrate

need within the general education program. Foundational

interventions at Tier 1, provided within the core curriculum,

are research-based, standards-aligned, and data-driven to

ensure the learning of ALL students is assessed, monitored,

and differentiated based on need. Through screening and

review of varied data, students may qualify for Tier 2 or 3

levels of intervention. At Tiers 2 and 3, students engage in

an increased level of instructional intensity that addresses

specific skill deficits in reading and/or mathematics. RtII

facilitators, who serve as intervention specialists, provide

Tier 2 or 3 interventions during scheduled tutorial periods,

and monitor the progress of students on a continual basis.

Once students reach target skill levels, the intensity and/or

level of support is adjusted; therefore, movement between

the three tiers of RtII is fluid and responsive to student needs.

In summary, RtII at HMS provides a structure in which data

are used to inform instruction with the overarching goal of

accelerating learning for all students.

SCHOOL GROUNDS

BEFORE AND AFTER HOURS

No unauthorized personnel should be in the building before

7:30 a.m. Students are to leave the school grounds

immediately after school is dismissed unless participating in

school-sponsored events. Students are not permitted to

attend a school activity, leave school property, and return to

the activity. Students should not come into the school when

night meetings are being held unless accompanied by a

parent. Students staying after school for activities or games

must report to the designated area on time. Students are not

permitted to loiter in the halls or walk around the building.

If a student needs to return to school to retrieve a book or

materials for an assignment, he/she needs to be accompanied

by a parent. The parent and student should stop by the office

between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to obtain permission to

enter the academic areas. No unauthorized personnel will be

permitted into the academic areas after 4:00 p.m. unless

accompanied by a custodian or authorized personnel. A

parent wishing to meet with school personnel should call to

make an appointment.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education Services for School Age

Students with Disabilities

HTSD provides a free, appropriate, public education to

eligible students. To qualify as an eligible student, the child

must be of school age, in need of specially designed

instruction, and meet eligibility criteria for one or more of

the following physical or mental disabilities, as set forth in

Pennsylvania State Regulations: Autism, Deaf Blindness,

Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment,

Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic

Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning

Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic

Brain Injury, or Visual Impairment including Blindness.

The District engages in identification procedures to ensure

that eligible students receive an appropriate educational

program consisting of special education and related services.

At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in

compliance with state and federal laws and are reasonably

calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and

student progress. To identify students who may be eligible

for special education, various screening activities are

conducted on an ongoing basis. These screening activities

include: review of group-based data (cumulative records,

enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability, and

achievement test scores); hearing, vision, physical, and

speech/language screening; and review by a Child Study

Team, Pupil Personnel Team, or Student Assistance

Program (SAP) Team. When screening results suggest that

the student may be eligible for special education services,

the District seeks parental consent to conduct a

multidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect that their

child is eligible for special education services may request a

multidisciplinary evaluation at any time through a written

request to the Building Principal, Director of Pupil Services

or the school psychologist.

Services designed to meet the needs of eligible students

include the annual development of an Individualized

Education Program (IEP), bi-annual or tri-annual

multidisciplinary re-evaluation, and a full continuum of

services, which include Itinerant, Supplemental, or Full-

Time Levels of Intervention. The extent of special education

services and the location for the delivery of such services are

determined by the IEP team and are based on the student’s

identified needs and abilities, chronological age, and the

level of intensity of the specified intervention. The District

also provides related services, such as speech and language

therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy if

identified as a need in the student’s IEP. Parents may obtain

additional information regarding special education services

and programs and parental due process rights by contacting

the child’s Building Principal or the Director of Pupil

Services Department at 412-492-6301.

SPORTSMANSHIP

All students are urged to join in the enthusiasm common to

interscholastic sports and are expected to support the teams

that represent the school. This implies full cooperation with

the cheerleaders and compliance with W.P.I.A.L.

regulations, which ban the use of artificial noisemakers, such

as bells, horns, whistles, etc. Students who do not abide by

these rules are subject to the Code of Conduct.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM

Pennsylvania Student Assistance programs are formal and

systematic approaches to early identification of students who

are at risk due to drug/alcohol, mental health or other

personal problems. All secondary schools in Allegheny

County have state mandated Student Assistance Programs.

Students are referred to Student Assistance by school

personnel, peers, self-referral or family. Any concerned

person who observes high-risk behavior is encouraged to

refer that student to the Student Assistance program by

contacting one of the school counselors. Please call 412-

492-6372


No. 236.

STUDENT SAFETY

Students may not walk off the middle school campus without

parent permission. Hampton Middle School is not

responsible for students going to the recreation center after

school. All other students are expected to go directly

home after school and following any school activity.

Students are prohibited from walking to or near the

Route 8 and Wildwood Road area. Safety is of the utmost

importance and walking in this area is dangerous and

unnecessary.

TEAM CONFERENCES

To arrange a conference with your child’s team of teachers

or to discuss academic progress you may call your child’s

school counselor or team leader. Messages can be left for

individual teachers either through voicemail or email.

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TOBACCO

POSSESSION AND USE

Possession and/or use of any tobacco product on school

property, buses, or at any school sponsored event is

strictly prohibited. Violations of the District Tobacco

Use Policy No. 222 will be prosecuted under the

provisions of the BOCA, Basic Fire Prevention Code.

Possession of any tobacco product is punishable by a

fine through the District Magistrate. Following citation

by the Administration, those convicted by the local

Magistrate will be subject to a fine.

Students using a tobacco product on school property,

buses or at school-sponsored events will be suspended

three (3) days in addition to receiving a citation.

Students possessing or using any look alike tobacco

product, such as an electronic cigarette on school

property, buses, or at a school sponsored event will

result in a Level III disciplinary consequence. Possession of a lighter or matches will result in a

Level II disciplinary consequence.


No. 222.

TUTORIAL

The purpose of the tutorial period is to provide each student

with the appropriate amount of remediation and/or

enrichment in each subject area. Students are assigned to a

tutorial with one of their subject area teachers; however, this

assignment will change throughout the year. Teachers are

encouraged to analyze student assessment data to group

students appropriately. Students may also be required to

attend Reading or Math support during this time through the

RtII model (see RtII section). Students having difficulty in a

subject should seek out that teacher during this time to

receive one-on-one or group instruction. Teachers may also

seek out students who are not progressing in their subject.

Lastly, band and orchestra ensemble takes place during

tutorial on Wednesdays for 6th and 7th graders.

VISITORS

Students are not permitted to invite visitors to attend school

with them during the school day. All visitors to the school must

report to the office. Outside guests are not allowed to attend

HMS dances. Any HMS alumni wishing to visit a teacher need

to contact the teacher by phone or email to secure clearance.

The teacher is responsible for contacting the office for

approved visitors.

WEAPONS

Possession or use of a weapon on school property, buses, or at

any school sponsored event is a level four offense in the student

Code of Conduct. The Hampton Township School District

recognizes that the possession of weapons on school property,

buses, at a school-sponsored activity or in vehicle is a criminal

offense in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Section 912 of

the PA Crimes Code reads:

912. Possession of Weapon on School Property

1. Definition – Notwithstanding the definition of

“weapon” on section 907 (relating to possessing

instruments of crime), “weapons” for purposes

of this section shall include but not be limited to

any knife, cutting instrument, cutting tool, nun-

chuck stick, firearm, shotgun, rifle, pepper

spray and any other tool, instrument, or

implement capable of inflicting serious bodily

injury.

2. Offense– A person commits a misdemeanor of

the first degree if he possesses a weapon in the

buildings of, on the grounds of, or in any

conveyance providing transportation to or from

any elementary or secondary publicly-funded

educational institution, any elementary or

secondary private school licensed by the

Department of Education or any elementary or

secondary parochial school.

3. Defense – It shall be a defense that the weapon

is possessed and used in conjunction with a

lawful supervised school activity or course or is

possessed for other lawful purpose.


No. 218.1.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT

The Hampton Township Middle School Code of Conduct is designed to help teach children responsible behavior. Just as students

must learn academic skills, they must also acquire the requisite knowledge that will enable them to become ethical and responsible

citizens.

A positive school climate is characterized by quality teaching by instructors and effective learning by students. This requires a safe

and orderly environment for all who work in and attend the schools, along with an emphasis on citizenship and adherence to rules

applied equitably and fairly to all in the Hampton Township community. We believe that parents/guardians and the community are

essential partners in the educational process and must be properly involved and accountable for the achievement and behavior of

their children.

The Positive Behavior Support Model in the Hampton Township School District

What is Positive Behavior Support (PBS)?

School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a proactive, team-based approach for creating and sustaining safe and effective

schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of positive social skills, and the use of data-based

problem solving for addressing existing behavioral concerns. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) will be utilized as a tool in the

Hampton Township School District to help improve the social and learning behaviors of students, and decrease disruptions that

interfere with learning.

PBS provides a positive focus to encourage desirable student behaviors. A set of universal expectations for behavior, positively

stated, is established for all students in all locations of the school. These expectations generally promote core values such as respect,

responsibility, caring, citizenship, and safety. Interventions and strategies are implemented to teach and reinforce these

expectations. These include:

Periodic direct instruction in specific student behaviors that demonstrate the core values in various locations in the

school.

Generous quantities of positive adult/teacher attention and other kinds of reinforcement to students for demonstrating

positive behaviors, especially specific behavioral expectations identified by the school.

Predictable consequences for behavioral infractions that are delivered consistently by all staff in a professional

manner throughout the entire school. Consequences are not primarily punitive in nature; they are an opportunity for

the student to learn from his or her mistakes and to accept responsibility for the choices that he or she made.

PBS also incorporates a few simple systems practices that are crucial to sustaining the program over time. These include:

The establishment of a representative, school-based PBS team with a strong administrative presence and support. The

PBS team uses the “framework” of school-wide PBS to design that school’s unique set of practices.

PBS activities are embedded into existing school activities such as Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII),

Olweus Bullying Program, and Student Recognition.

The school establishes a system for using behavioral data (e.g., office discipline referrals or some other method of

incident reporting). These data are analyzed and used in a robust way to guide the design and implementation of

additional behavior supports, especially at the targeted and intensive levels.

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Purpose Statement

The Hampton Middle School fosters a positive school

community. All students, staff, parents and community

members will collaboratively be responsible for building and

maintaining a learning environment that promotes the

academic, behavioral, and social growth of children.

We pride ourselves in having a Positive Attitude, Respect

for others and demonstrating Responsibility (P.A.R.R).

Our expectations are:

Positive Attitude

Respect

Responsibility

Positive Attitude

I will have a positive attitude that will lead to success. I will be

a great student, by engaging in learning every day. I will at all

times do my best and be courteous to other in all areas of the

school environment. I will look out for others and be a positive

bystander and not let others be bullied. In an effort to uphold

my integrity and demonstrate a positive attitude, I will:

Actively engage every day

Put forth my best effort

Be courteous

Look out for others

Responsibility

I will take control of myself and demonstrate a willingness to

be in charge of my own actions every day. I will be prepared to

learn and demonstrate independence by making good choices,

even when no one is watching. In order to be responsible, both

in and out of school, I will:

Be Prepared

Be self-reliant

Make good choices

Respect As a respectful person in the school community, I will be

respectful of:

Adults

Peers

Self

For ourselves and others

As a member of the school community, I will do my best to

make a positive contribution. Therefore, to show respect

for others and myself, I will:

Dress appropriately for my environment and

activity, so as not to embarrass, distract, or

disrespect others or myself.

Avoid the use of any illegal or harmful substance

that is in violation of school policy.

Interact with others in a spirit of kindness,

politeness and cooperation.

Present myself in a positive manner,

understanding that other people will form

impressions of my character and values by

observing how I behave and speak.

Not bully. I will not purposely hurt, offend,

verbally attack, humiliate, or belittle another

person, even though I may disagree with his or

her beliefs, choices, and/or behaviors.

Accept others

Be patient

For authority

To show respect in attitude and language to those in

positions of authority, I will:

Choose appropriate words.

Act and speak in a positive manner.

Follow directives.

Question in a respectful manner

For surroundings

I will respect our school and community property. I

understand the importance of respecting the possessions of

others. Therefore, to show this respect, I will:

Properly dispose of trash and waste, recycle when

appropriate, and avoid any action which unduly

contributes to pollution.

Not damage, deface, destroy or vandalize any

community, school, or individual property.

Not take things that belong to others.

SCHOOL RULES

General:

Student responsibilities include regular school

attendance, conscientious effort in classroom

work, and adherence to school rules and

expectations.

No student has the right to interfere with the

education of fellow students. It is the responsibility

of each student to respect the rights of teachers,

students, administrators, and all others who are

involved in the educational process. Students

should express their ideas and opinions in a

respectful manner.

Students are expected to come prepared each day.

They need to bring books, pencils, homework and

all other necessary materials.

Students are expected to dress properly for school.

Excessively baggy or tight-fitting clothing, torn

clothing, or clothing with inappropriate messages

are not acceptable.

Students are expected to demonstrate respectful

behavior in the hallway by walking quietly and

keeping their hands and feet to themselves.

Students are responsible for replacing any lost or

damaged materials, such as books or equipment.

The following is a list of expectations required for each area:

Hallway:

Use proper manners and greetings

Be helpful to others

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Use appropriate language and volume

Keep hands and feet to yourself

Be considerate of the property and space of others

Report bullying

Walk on the right side and keep moving

Be aware – allow access to lockers

Report to bus room on time

Cafeteria:


Include others – make sure no one sits alone


Follow adult direction the 1st time

Be courteous to cafeteria staff and others

Report Bullying

Walk quietly to enter and exit the cafeteria

Clean up after yourself

Locker Room:


Be prepared for class and activities

Be supportive of others



Be considerate of the property of others

Respect classmates privacy

Report bullying

Stand up and look out for other students

Keep all belongings and valuables in your locker

Cyber Space:

Engage only in positive interactions

Do not exaggerate

Do not engage in cyber bulling

Use appropriate language

Respect the privacy of yourself and others

Report bullying

Stand up and look out for other students

Understand postings are permanent

Bus:


Be helpful to others

Recognize the bus is a privilege



Keep hands and feet to yourself

Be considerate of the property of others

Report bullying

Do the right thing even when the driver isn’t

watching

Use technology appropriately

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CONSEQUENCES OF STUDENT MISCONDUCT

Should infractions of the Behavioral Expectations occur, the following misconduct/response structure will be initiated. This

structure includes four levels that represent a continuum of misbehavior based on the seriousness of the act and the frequency of

the occurrence. Students should exhibit good conduct and avoid the behaviors listed as examples under each level.

CODE OF CONDUCT

STUDENT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The administration will comply with all aspects of Chapter

12 of the Pennsylvania Code entitled Regulations and

Guidelines on Student Rights and Responsibilities,

commonly referred to as the “Student Bill of Rights.” All

students are expected to comply with the section on Student

Responsibilities, which is printed below as it appears in the

“Student Bill of Rights.”

I. Student Responsibilities

A. Student responsibilities include regular school

attendance, conscientious effort in classroom work,

and compliance with school rules and regulations.

Most importantly, students share with the

administration and faculty a responsibility to

develop a climate within the school that is conducive

to wholesome learning and living.

B. No student has the right to interfere with the

education of his/her fellow students. It is the

responsibility of each student to respect the rights of

teachers, students, administrators, staff and all

others who are involved in the educational process.

C. Students should express their ideas and opinions in

a respectful manner so as not to offend, slander or

disrupt others.

D. Responsibility of Students

1. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student

behavior and conduct themselves accordingly.

2. Be willing to volunteer information in matters

relating to the health, safety and welfare of the

school, community and the protection of school

property.

3. Dress and groom themselves so as to meet fair

standards of safety and health, and so as not to

cause substantial disruption to the educational

processes.

4. Assume that until a rule is waived, altered or

repealed it is in full effect.

5. Assist the school staff in operating a safe school

for all students enrolled therein.

6. Be aware of and comply with state and local

laws.

7. Exercise proper care when using public facilities

and equipment.

8. Attend school daily, except when excused, and

be on time to all classes and other school

functions.

9. Make all necessary arrangements for making up

work when absent from school.

10. Pursue and attempt to c o mp l e t e p r e s c r i b ed

standards set by state and local school officials.

11. Avoid inaccuracies in student newspapers or

publications and indecent or obscene language.

II. Student Rights All school-age students are entitled to a free

education in Pennsylvania.

A. Freedom of Expression- Students have the

responsibility to avoid the following

whenever they speak or write:

1. Obscenity

2. Ridiculing or causing a person to be

ridiculed

3. Damaging a person’s reputation

4. Causing unlawful behavior or serious

disruption to normal school operation

5. Students have the right to speak or

express themselves, publish and

distribute their opinions in a respectful,

accurate manner, and have access to

school facilities. Bulletin boards are

provided beside the main office and in

the cafeteria for posting all notices.

Notices must be approved by the

Administration. No signs should be put

on school walls. The exercise of these

rights shall be in accordance with the

appropriate Board Policies.

B. Searches - The administration may authorize

a search of a student, a student’s locker, or

other belongings if there is a reasonable

suspicion that there is a possible threat to the

health, welfare and/or safety of any student or

staff member. All property is subject to

being searched by canine units without

prior notice.

1. Personal Searches - a student’s person or

personal property (purse, book-bag,

jacket, trousers) will be searched

whenever the administration has

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reasonable suspicion to believe that a

student is in possession of illegal or

unauthorized materials or dangerous

substances. 2. Locker Searches - Student lockers are

school property and remain at all times

under the control of the school.

Students shall have no expectation of

privacy in their lockers, and the

administration reserves the right to

inspect lockers at any time by any

means. Students are expected to assume

full responsibility for the contents of

their lockers. Students will be given the

opportunity to be present during a

locker search when appropriate. Any

item disclosed by a search can be used

for disciplinary action and may be

turned over to law enforcement

officials. Students are encouraged to

lock their lockers. Students must

present the combination or duplicate

key to his/her homeroom teacher.

C. Flag Salute Every citizen should show proper respect for

our country and its flag. Students who choose

to refrain from the Pledge of Allegiance and

Flag Salute shall respect the rights and

interests of classmates who do wish to

participate.

D. Confidential Communication

Statutes and regulations govern use of a

student’s confidential communications to

school personnel in legal proceedings.

Information received in confidence from a

student may be revealed to the student’s

parents, the principal or other appropriate

authorities where the health, welfare or safety

of the student or other persons is clearly in

jeopardy.

E. Unlawful Harassment

The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful

harassment of all employees, students, and

third parties by all district students and staff

members, contracted individuals, vendors,

volunteers, and third parties in the schools.

The Board encourages students and third

parties who have been harassed to promptly

report such incidents to the appropriate

authorities.

F. Dress Guidelines

Student appearance and dress is the

responsibility of the individual student. The

school is a workplace for staff and students so

adequate and modest dress is required.

Guidelines are published in the student

handbook.

G. Due Process Procedures for Exclusion of

Students from School A student who breaks school rules may

receive a temporary suspension, full

suspension, or expulsion, depending upon the

nature of the offense.

The Principal, or designee, may temporarily

suspend a student for up to five (5) days

without a hearing. The Principal is required

to establish the facts, allow the student to

respond to the charges, and notify parents if

the suspension is imposed.

A full suspension may be issued for up to ten

(10) days. However, the student must have an

informal hearing conducted by the Principal

within the first five (5) days of suspension.

Prior to the hearing, the student and parents

must receive notice stating the nature of the

alleged charges and all information to which

they are entitled. Students are permitted to

make up exams and work missed while on

suspension. Expulsion is exclusion from

school for more than ten (10) consecutive

school days, and it may be permanent.

Expulsion proceedings require a formal

hearing before members of the School Board.

Appropriate notices and appropriate

information to which students and parents are

entitled will be furnished. Students have the

right to legal counsel at a formal hearing

before the School Board.

H. Removal from Classes for In-School

Suspension A Principal or designee may place a student in

in-school suspension from one (1) to ten (10)

days without an informal hearing. Prior to the

suspension, the student shall be informed of

the reasons and be given an opportunity to

respond. The parent shall be given notice of

the suspension. If the suspension exceeds the

ten (10) school days, an informal hearing with

the Principal shall be offered to the student

and the student’s parents.

I. Temporary/ Full Suspension

A Principal or designee may assign a student

temporary suspension one (1) to four (4) days

without an informal hearing. Prior to the

suspension, the student shall be informed of

the reasons and be given an opportunity to

respond. The parent shall be given notice of

the suspension. A Principal or designee may

assign a full suspension five (5) to ten (10)

days. When a full suspension has been

assigned, the student must have an informal

hearing conducted by the Principal within the

first five (5) days of the suspension. Prior to

the hearing, the student and parents must

receive notice stating the nature of the alleged

charges and all information to which they are

entitled. Students are permitted to make up

exams and work missed while on suspension.

For further information, please refer to

Board Policy No. 218.1

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CONDUCT PROGRESSION LEVELS

LEVEL I

Misbehavior on the part of the student which IMPEDES

ORDERLY CLASSROOM PROCEDURES or

INTERFERES with the ORDERLY OPERATION OF

THE SCHOOL.

These misbehaviors are usually handled by individual staff

members but sometimes require the intervention of other

school support personnel.


Excessive tardies to school

Classroom tardiness and first offense class cut

Classroom/school disturbance

Non-defiant failure to complete or carry out

directions

Misconduct in school, at school-sponsored

functions, or on a school bus

Running or shouting in the halls

Littering

Loitering

Unauthorized presence in the halls or other school

areas

Inappropriate language

Inappropriate display of affection

Lying

Unauthorized/inappropriate use of electronic

devices

Unauthorized sale of non-harmful items

Unauthorized food or drink outside the cafeteria

Poor sportsmanship

Violation of the dress code


Verbal or written reprimand

Special assignment

Written agreement

Denial of privileges

Hall restriction

Detention*

Confiscation

*See “Definitions of Key Terms” for further

explanation.

LEVEL II

Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends TO

DISRUPT THE LEARNING CLIMATE OF THE

SCHOOL.

These infractions, which usually result from the

continuation of LEVEL I misbehaviors, require the

intervention of personnel on the administrative level

because the execution of LEVEL I disciplinary options has

failed to correct the situation. Also included in this level

are misbehaviors which DO NOT represent a direct threat

to the health and safety of others, but whose

EDUCATIONAL CONSEQUENCES ARE SERIOUS

ENOUGH to require corrective action on the part of

administrative personnel.


Extreme Level I misconduct

Continuation of Level I misconduct

Open defiance of authority; willful refusal to do as

directed, or any form of insubordination

Harassment of others

Bullying

Being outside of the building without authorization

Failure to serve assigned detentions

Violation of dress guidelines

Using forged notes or excuses

Plagiarism/Cheating

Excessive unexcused absences / excessive

unexcused tardiness/recurrent class cuts

Obscene language, writing, or gestures

Unsafe bus misconduct

Inappropriate use of cellular phones during school

hours

Using, installing, or downloading unauthorized

software (i.e. games, music, etc.)

Unauthorized possession of use of school property,

facilities, or lockers

Possession of lighter or matches


Modified Day*

Detentions*


Social probation

In-school suspension*

Temporary suspension*

Confiscation

No credit for assignment

In cases of temporary or full suspension or exclusion,

students shall be entitled to due process rights as

outlined in the Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.

*See “Definitions of Key Terms” for further

explanation

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LEVEL III

Acts which tend to disrupt the learning climate of the

school and/or ACTS DIRECTED AGAINST PERSONS

OR PROPERTIES and which COULD ENDANGER THE

HEALTH OR SAFETY OF OTHERS IN THE SCHOOL.


Continuation of or extreme Level II misconduct

Minor theft

Destruction of private or school property

Violations on the school regulations on the use of

tobacco

Minority, ethnic, or racial slurs or intimidation

Intimidating others

Fighting

Hazing

Bullying

Sexual harassment

Trespassing on or in school property when closed

Refusal to leave school property when ordered to

do so

Lewdness or indecent exposure

Possession and/or use of tobacco products

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Second offense of cheating or plagiarism

Third offense truancy


Detention*

Confiscation

Temporary removal from class

In-school suspension*

Temporary suspension*

Full suspension*


Social probation




59% of total points for the nine weeks for

cheating/plagiarism


*In cases of temporary or full suspension or exclusion,


outlined in the Bill of Rights & Responsibilities

Accumulation of three or more Level II and Level III

suspensions may result in referral to Superintendent of

Schools for possible School Board Hearing.

LEVEL IV

Acts which tend to DISRUPT the learning climate of the

school. ACTS DIRECTED AGAINST PERSONS OR

PROPERTY WHICH COULD OR DO POSE A THREAT

TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE OF

OTHERS IN THE SCHOOL. Such acts will require

administrative action, which could result in the immediate

removal of the students from school and the possible

intervention of law enforcement authorities.


Continuation of or extreme Level III misconduct

Third offense of cheating and/or plagiarism

Major theft

Possession, sale, or use of drugs or alcohol on

school property, buses or at school-sponsored

functions

Possession or use of dangerous weapons*

Assault

Terroristic threats or acts

Arson or attempted arson Possession, sale or use of

firecrackers, cherry bombs, or other fireworks

Bomb threat or threatening phone calls

Lighted or ignited objects

Unauthorized use of fire alarm or equipment

Bullying

Retaliation against a student for reporting bullying

or for assisting in an investigation


Confiscation

In-school suspension**

Temporary suspension**

Full suspension**


Expulsion**



59% of total points for the nine weeks for

cheating/plagiarism


*In cases of temporary or full suspension or exclusion,


outlined in the Bill of Rights & Responsibilities

**A Level IV suspension may result in a School Board

Hearing for further disciplinary action, possible

expulsion.

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DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS

BOCA Code: the Basic Fire Prevention Code which makes it unlawful to smoke, throw or deposit any lighted

or smoldering substance in places where No Smoking signs are posted

Detention: requiring a student’s presence before or after the regular school day or during lunch time for

disciplinary reasons

Due Process: a student’s right to be informed of charges and be heard before the designated authority

Expulsion: exclusion from school, after formal hearing, for an offense for a period exceeding ten school days;

this may be a permanent expulsion from school rolls

Full suspension: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to ten days, after an informal hearing

with the principal is offered to the student and the student’s parents

In-School Suspension: exclusion from classes for disciplinary reasons and assignment to a supervised area

following a student conference with the principal

Modified Day: a change designated in a student’s daily schedule by the principal

Temporary Suspension: exclusion from school for an offense for a period of up to three school days, by the

principal, after a conference with the student

Weapon: an instrument of offensive or defensive combat; something to fight with; anything used, or designed

to be used in injuring someone else; the administration retains final authority in determining what constitutes a

weapon, especially when evaluating potential danger

Below please find a list of the Board Policies referred to in this handbook:

204.0 Attendance

209.0 Health Examinations/Screenings

210.0 Medication Administration

218.0 Student Discipline

218.1 Weapons

218.2 Terroristic Threats/Acts

218.3 Disorders or Protests

221.0 Dress and Grooming

222.0 Tobacco Use

226.0 Searches

227.0 Drug and Substance Abuse

227.1 Drug and Alcohol – Targeted

Testing Procedures

233.0 Suspension and Expulsion

236.0 Student Assistance Program

237.0 Electronic Devices

247.0 Hazing

248.0 Unlawful Harassment

249.0 Bullying

815.2 Computers

For further information on the above-mentioned Board Policies, please refer to the Hampton Township

School District’s website at http://www.ht-sd.org/Policy.aspx or you may contact either the Middle School or

the Administrative offices.

http://www.ht-sd.org/Policy.aspx

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SCHOOL BOARD POLICY Drug & Substance Abuse Policy

Policy No. 227 and 227.1

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

CHEMICAL USE, ABUSE, POSSESSION

To implement the provisions of School Board Policy 227, the following procedures and directives have been developed as school

measures for principals and staff members to assist pupils in keeping themselves and the school environment free of substance

abuse so that optimum learning can occur and be maintained.

Prevention

1) Planned courses of instruction on substance abuse are taught in Grades K-6, 8, 9 and 11.

2) Whenever possible, planned courses of instruction will address pupil self-esteem, self-awareness, personal worth, and

decision making to enable students to make informed choices involving the use and abuse of drugs, alcohol, and other

substances, which could be abused.

3) Principals and staff shall work toward a positive school climate which promotes a “good feeling” about the school as a

place to learn.

4) School Board Policy and building rules of discipline related to chemical use, abuse and possession shall be consistently

and fairly enforced.

Intervention

The principal, with his/her staff, will adhere to the procedures set forth herein. Rules and procedures shall be published and

distributed with teacher and student handbooks, supplemental contracts, and rules for chaperones and followed as published in all

school sponsored activities as well as classes.

APPENDIX A

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Purpose

The purpose of the District's Substance Abuse Policy is to send a clear message that the possession of illegal substances and

substance abuse, including the unlawful use and/or possession of alcohol or other drugs or medications, will not be tolerated by

Hampton Township School District. Violations of the Substance Abuse Policy will be zealously prosecuted. These Administrative

Procedures establish fair and comprehensive rules for investigating and resolving allegations of violation of the District's Substance

Abuse Policy, as well as establishing guidelines for violations. It is the desire of the School Board that similar offenses will result

in similar consequences, although the Administration and Board may and should consider the totality of the circumstances in

determining the consequences that are most appropriate in each circumstance. Some situations involving inadvertent possession

of over-the-counter or prescribed medications may be addressed under the District's Medication Policy. However, the

administration will have discretion in determining the type of violation and the appropriate consequences.

I. Responsibility of School Personnel

A. All personnel of the Hampton Township School District are to report to their immediate supervisor any student or

employee involved in the use, transfer or possession of alcohol, drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health endangering

compounds while on or about the school property or while attending or traveling to or from any school related function.

B. All personnel of the Hampton Township School District are to report to their immediate supervisor any person who is

not a student or employee and who is found to be using, soliciting, or transferring to a student or employee any alcohol,

drugs, steroids, narcotics or health endangering compounds while on or about the school property or while attending

or traveling to or from any school related function.

C. The supervisor is to report such information to the Superintendent immediately and to confirm the same to the

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Superintendent as soon as possible in writing, relating the specific sequence of events in each case.

D. The supervisor or the Superintendent will immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency in any case

involving persons not related to the District.

II. Students

A. Possession and/or Under the Influence – A student who, while under the school’s jurisdiction, on or about or off school

property or while attending or traveling to or from any school related function is found to possess or use or consume

alcohol or other drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health endangering compounds shall be subject to the following

action:

1. Immediate Response

a. Parents or guardian shall be immediately contacted by administration and the student shall be

sent home or removed from the school for medical attention if necessary. If parents or guardians

cannot be reached, the decision to get medical attention for the student or to isolate the student

from other students shall be made by school administration.

b. The police department having jurisdiction over the area, in which the school is located, may be

notified by the Superintendent or his/her designee and the student may be referred for

appropriate action. Parents are to be notified as promptly as possible that the police are being

involved and their presence and direct communication with the police should be requested.

c. The student initially will be suspended for ten- (10) school days pending an expulsion hearing by

the Board of School Directors.

d. Written verification indicating that parents have received written notice of the date, time, and

location of the informal hearing must be obtained from the parents. (Certified mail is acceptable)

2. Procedural Sequence - The Administration shall offer to hold an informal hearing within five- (5) days

with the student, his/her parents or guardian, any witness the student might want on his or her behalf, and

the school administration. As a result of the meeting, the administration may recommend or require one or

more of the following:

a. Referral to the Board of School Directors or a committee thereof for an expulsion hearing unless

administration recommends and parents and/or student agree to sign a waiver in lieu of a formal

Board hearing. Any such waiver shall be consistent in outcome with the sanctions described in

connection with formal Board proceedings, below.

b. Referral to the appropriate law enforcement agency with or without strong recommendations that

the student be prosecuted.

c. Citation for a summary offense by the appropriate authorities and a request that a copy of the

police report and disposition be provided to the District.

d. Referral to the school’s Student Assistance Team.

e. Prompt assessment by a licensed drug and alcohol facility acceptable to the Administration,

within 10 days where possible.

f. Compliance with all recommendations of that licensed facility.

g. Compliance with all School District requirements.

3. Board Hearing - A Hearing before the Board of Directors of the school system, a committee thereof, or an

examiner as selected by the Board shall be conducted in accordance with applicable state regulations and,

where a violation is found based on the evidence at such hearing, the sanction imposed shall minimally be

as follows:

a. First-time offenders: expulsion from school and extra-curricular activities for a minimum period

of twenty- (20) school days. Other circumstances including, but not limited to, the non-

cooperation of the student may result in an administrative recommendation to the Board for a

period of expulsion of sixty- (60) school days. The Board may impose additional sanctions,

including permanent expulsion.

b. Second-time offenders: expulsion from school and extra-curricular activities for a minimum

period of ninety- (90) school days. Other circumstances including, but not limited to, the non-

cooperation of the students may result in an administrative recommendation to the Board for a

period of expulsion of one hundred eighty-four (184) school days. The Board may impose

additional sanctions, including permanent expulsion.

c. Third-time offenders shall be permanently expelled from school, and shall be barred from

participating in extra-curricular activities.

B. Transfer or Intent to Transfer - A student who, while under the school’s jurisdiction, or on or about school property

or while attending or traveling to or from any school related functions is found to have transferred or possessed with

intention to transfer alcohol, other drugs, steroids, narcotics or other health endangering compounds, regardless of

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whether the substance transferred or intended to be transferred is actually the substance represented shall be subject

to conditions outlined herein:

1. All steps described in Paragraph (C) 1. Procedural Sequence.

2. A hearing of the Board of Directors of the School District, a committee thereof, or any examiner selected

by the Board, shall be conducted as follows:

a. First-time offenders: expulsion from school and extra-curricular activities for a minimum period

of ninety- (90) school days. Other circumstances including, but not limited to, the non-

cooperation of the students may result in an administrative recommendation to the Board for a

period of expulsion of one hundred eighty-four (184) school days. The Board may impose

additional sanctions, including permanent expulsion.

b. Second-time offenders found guilty shall be permanently expelled, and shall be permanently

barred from participation in extra-curricular activities.

III. Procedures and Practices

A. Dealing with Suspects

1. All students and staff members of the Hampton Township School District shall report to the principal or

designee any person suspected of soliciting, giving, or using alcohol or other drugs, steroids, narcotics, or

other health endangering compounds while on or about the school property or while at school related

functions.

2. Persons who have been in a position to make such a report and have failed to do so shall be subject to

disciplinary action by their immediate supervisor when reasonable evidence is presented indicating that

such person has ignored the responsibility.

3. School administrative personnel shall have the authority to require students [or other persons under the

jurisdiction] to submit to a thorough search and test to determine the presence of alcohol, drugs and other

controlled substances based upon reasonable suspicion as interpreted by the courts.

4. Students who refuse to submit to a search based upon reasonable suspicion as outlined in this Policy shall

be immediately suspended from school and referred to the Superintendent’s office for disposition.

5. Persons found to possess, use, be under the influence of, or transfer alcohol or other drugs, steroids,

narcotics, or other health endangering compounds are subject to the steps outlined in this Policy.

6. Persons who, after submitting to a search, are found not to be using, under the influence of, or in

possession of alcohol, or other drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health endangering compounds, are to be

promptly excused and no further action taken. A report of the incident shall be filed with the building

administrator for future reference, but shall not be retained for a period of more than one year from the date

of the report if no similar instances are reported.

B. Medicine in the Schools (Storage and Taking of Medicine) - In accordance with Administrative Procedure 210-

AP, principals, in cooperation with school nurses, shall develop rules and procedures for registering prescription

and non-prescription medicine and drugs.

1. Student and teacher handbooks and/or building procedures manuals will contain these rules and

instructions.

2. Prescription or non-prescription medication drugs which are not registered in accordance with rules and

procedures developed by building administrators shall be considered illegal substances until proven

otherwise. Holders of unregistered prescription or non-prescription medications shall be treated as

offenders. These presumptions may be rebutted by competent evidence to the contrary.

3. See the Health Service section of the handbook for more detailed information concerning allowed

medication.

C. Students Who Come Voluntarily - A student seeking help and not under the immediate influence of, or

transferring or in the possession of alcohol or other drugs, steroids, narcotics, or other health endangering

compounds within the school, who comes or is referred to the principal, is not subject to the provisions of this

Policy, and will be referred to appropriate help. Although the School Board has employed appropriate specialists

(psychologists, school counselors, nurses, Child Study Team, Student Assistance Team, etc.) for staff members to

use in helping students involved in substance abuse, the school is not a rehabilitative organization. School

personnel must not attempt to perform services of agencies, which are specially trained and/or dedicated to

correcting problems regarding chemicals. Referral by school personnel, in accordance with building rules and

procedures, to appropriate outside agencies may be made as soon as the problem becomes apparent to assist

students in solving problems, which may or may not be related to chemical usage.

IV. Definitions

A. Superintendent refers to the Superintendent of Hampton Township School District or his/her designee.

B. Building Administrator refers to the principal or his/her designee.

C. Immediate supervisor refers to administrative and supervisory members of the certified staff.

D. Alcohol or other drugs, steroids, narcotics or other health endangering compounds includes but is not limited to

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alcohol, alcoholic beverages, tranquilizers, amphetamines, synthetic opiates, marijuana, LSD, and other

hallucinogens, glue or other solvent-containing substances. A more specific and comprehensive list would include

all substances consistent with state and federal laws which include but are not limited to the following laws:

1. Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act 1971 (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) as amended.

2. Public Law 91-513 Comprehensive Drug Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (Federal Law) as amended.

3. The Controlled Substance Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act of April, 1972 (P.L 233, No. 64) as amended.

E. Look-a-like drugs - any substances manufactured or designed to resemble drugs, steroids, narcotics or other health

endangering compounds included under section ‘D’ above. It may also include any substance represented in any

way to be a substance included in ‘D’ above.

F. Drug/Mood Altering - Substance/Alcohol - shall include any alcohol or malt beverages, any drug listed in Act 64

(1972) as a controlled substance, chemical, abused substance, or medication for which a prescription is required

under law and/or any substance which is intended to alter mood. Examples of the above include but are not

limited to beer, wine, liquor, marijuana, hashish, chemical solvents, glue, look alike substances, over the counter

drugs, and any capsules or pills not registered with the nurse, annotated within the school’s health record and

given in accordance with the School District Policy for the administration of medication to students in school.

G. Student Assistance Team - is a multi-disciplinary team composed of school personnel: teachers, staff, administrators,

nurses, and counselors and community professionals (mental health liaison and drug and alcohol liaison). This team

has been trained to understand the issues of adolescent chemical use, abuse, and dependency and will communicate

this information to the faculty. It will also play the primary role in the identification and referral of students coming

to its attention through the procedures outlined in these procedures.

H. Transfer - deliver, sell, pass, share or give any alcohol, drug, or mood altering substance, as defined by this Policy,

from one person to another or to aid therein.

I. Possession – means to possess or hold or consume, without any attempt to distribute, any alcohol, drug, or mood

altering substance determined to be illegal or other substances referred to in ‘D,’ ‘E,’ or ‘F’ above or any substance

represented to be such a substance, in any amount whatsoever.

J. Cooperative Behavior - the willingness of a student to work with the principal and school personnel in a reasonable

and helpful manner, complying with requests and recommendations made by the members of the Student Assistance

Team.

K. Uncooperative Behavior - is the resistance or refusal, verbal, physical, or passive, on the part of the student with the

reasonable request or recommendations of the principal or school personnel. Defiance, assault, deceit, destruction

of property, and flight shall constitute examples of uncooperative student behavior. Uncooperative behavior shall

also include parent/guardian and/or a student’s refusal to comply with the recommendations made by the principal

and/or Student Assistance Team.

L. Drug Paraphernalia - includes any utensil or item, which, in the school’s judgment, can be associated with the use

of drugs, alcohol, or mood altering substances. Examples include but are not limited to roach clips, pipes, and

bowls.

M. School Property - includes all buildings and property owned or operated by the Hampton Township School District.

It shall also include school buses, bus stops, school parking lots, facilities rented or used for school-sponsored

activity such as a hotel, or any property where a school sponsored activity is occurring which involves Hampton

students.

N. School Related Activity/Function - school sponsored or board approved activity that includes any activity or project,

which is under the direction of the school or any authorized person acting on behalf of the school. These activities

or projects may or may not be held on “School Property.” Authorized persons include chaperones, volunteers,

coaches, activity sponsors, all professional staff members, and all other District employees.

Drug Testing Policy

The districts targeted student Drug Testing Policy (Board Policy 227.1) took effect in January 2004. Student who creates

“reasonable suspicion” may undergo oral fluids testing for controlled substances by the administration or designee. If an

administrator determines that reasonable suspicion exists that a student is engaged in drug or alcohol use that administrator

will inform the relevant student and his/her parent/guardian(s) that drug testing will be or has been conducted.

Testing Procedures

A. If a building administrator determines that reasonable suspicion exists, the District will order a saliva methodology

sample to be taken from the student in question.

B. The test shall be conducted by a Title 18 certified laboratory. The student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be

informed of the name of the laboratory performing the test.

C. The saliva methodology sample will be obtained in the presence of at least one building administrator and designee

and, in accordance with acceptable testing practice; the sample will be labeled, sealed and sent to a certified

laboratory chosen as described above to ensure legal chain of custody for the test.

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D. The certified testing laboratory will be authorized to report the results only to the building administrator or to such

persons as the building administrator may designate in his/her absence non-disciplinary sanctions and procedures.

E. If a student refuses to give consent to the taking of the saliva methodology sample, or if the test is otherwise

obstructed, compromised or adulterated, a violation of this drug policy shall be presumed and the student shall be

subject to any and all of the appropriate disciplinary and non-disciplinary sanctions and procedures which

accompany a positive test or other finding of drug or alcohol use.

F. Any test sample which the certified laboratory reports to be adulterated, substituted or otherwise corrupted shall be

deemed to be a positive test for drug or alcohol use and the relevant student shall be subject to any and all of the

appropriate disciplinary and non-disciplinary sanctions which apply to students found to test positive for this policy

or otherwise found to be using drugs or alcohol. If any student targeted for testing is using prescription medication

at the time said student is targeted, that student must report the taking of said medication to the administrator present,

the school nurse or the lab-testing agent.

G. Any administrator, teacher, staff member or other individual who may have knowledge of the results of a particular

student’s drug test shall not divulge to anyone the results of the test or the disposition of the student involved, other

than to the student or his/her parent(s) / guardian(s) or otherwise in the case of a legal subpoena being made upon

that person in the course of a legal investigation.

H. Any samples obtained from a student shall be screened for the presence of any or all of the following drugs:

Alcohol Amphetamines

Barbiturates Benzodiazepines

Cocaine Marijuana

Methadone Opiates

Propozyphene

I. Any student or parent(s)/guardian(s) may challenge the positive results of the drug test by submitting the required

fee to the certified lab which conducted the initial test. Further, students who were subjected to targeted testing and

who tested positive may request to be re- tested provided that such request is received within 72 hours of the initial

test result report. Any such re-testing requests must be made in writing and must be accompanied by a cashier’s

check or money order sufficient to cover the cost of the shipping and re-testing process. Alternately,

parent(s)/guardian(s) may wish to have the sample obtained re-tested by another certified laboratory. In those cases,

parent(s) / guardian(s) must make their requests in writing and must accompany their requests with a cashier’s check

or money order sufficient to cover the cost of shipping and re-testing. J. If a student or his/her parent(s) / guardian(s) claims that a positive drug test was caused by the student’s taking of

prescription or otherwise permissible medication, the student shall submit proof of such medication, either through

showing that a prescription was registered with the District or otherwise that a medication was taken. If the District

is satisfied with said proof, the drug test result may be discarded or the test may be re-administered at a later date.

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SIGNATURE FORMS

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Dear Students and Parents:

Please sign the form below indicating that you have read and understand the information

presented in the Hampton Middle School Handbook. Please return this signed form to your

homeroom teacher within the first week of school.

_____________________________ ______________________________

(Student Name Please Print) (Parent Name Please Print)

_____________________________ ______________________________

(Student Signature) (Parent Signature)

_____________________________ ______________________________

(Date) (Date)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

COMPUTER AND INTERNET POLICY

Dear Students:

Please sign the form below indicating that you understand the Computer and Internet Policy and

agree to follow the rules and guidelines defined on pages 10 and 11 in the Hampton Middle

School Student Handbook.

_____________________________ __________________________

(Student Name Please Print) (Date)

_____________________________

(Student Signature)

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Civic Virtues

January – Tolerance

Recognizing and respecting the beliefs and practices of others, even if different from one’s own.

February – Fairness

Showing impartiality; treating others equally.

March – Perseverance

Refusing to give up, even when faced with difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement

April – Honesty

Being truthful, sincere, and trustworthy

May – Courage

Possessing the quality of spirit that enables one to overcome fear and face trouble,

challenge, or danger

June – July – August – Patriotism

Exhibiting national loyalty; demonstrating devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country.

September – Cooperation

Working together to achieve a common goal or benefit

October – Responsibility

Having personal accountability; being dependable and doing what is expected.

November – Respect

Showing consideration or regard

December – Humanitarianism

Working to improve the health and happiness of others

Thursday, April 26, 2018 3:00 pm – depart HHS 11:00 pm – Arrive Hampton Inn Oceanfront/Virginia Beach Friday, April 27, 2018 9:00 am – Guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg 12:00 noon – Arrive at Busch Gardens 10:00 pm – Return to Hotel Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00 am – Performance in the Norfolk NATO Parade of Nations 1:00 pm – Hotel/Beach Free Time 5:00 pm – Dinner at Captain George’s Seafood Buffet 7:30 pm – Attend the Virginia International Tattoo* Festival Show 10:00 pm – Return to Hotel Sunday, April 29, 2018 9:00 am – Depart for Hampton w/lunch en route 5:00 pm – Return to HHS The marching band’s performance in the Norfolk NATO Parade of Nations supports and enriches the

class by fulfilling the first strand in the curriculum - “Public Performance.” This very unique and

prestigious performance opportunity, in front of over 50,000 live spectators, also serves as a great

motivational and recruiting tool for the marching band.

The students will learn about life in the colonies during the guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg.

Additionally, they will be exposed to the cultures of England, Germany, France, and Italy in Busch

Gardens.

Finally, the students will observe a large theatrical production of vocalists, bagpipes, drum lines and

marching bands at the Virginia International Tattoo* Festival Show.

*The term "tattoo" derives from the cries of the 17th and 18th century Dutch innkeepers, who, as the fifes and drums of the local regiment signaled a return to quarters would cry, "Doe den tap toe!" -"Turn off the taps!" The sound of the "taps" caused the innkeeper's customers to depart and return to their barracks. The word "tattoo" evolved over time, and refers to what developed as a ceremonial performance of military music by massed bands today.

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