2011-2012

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Sandy Creek Central School District if very proud of its technology use and how it is integrated into the teaching and learning process. Faculty and staff members are continually trained in the latest strategies on how to meet the educational/social needs of all students. We are also proud of our extra-curricular programs in Art, Music, and Athletics. Sandy Creek Central School District also provides opportunities in an array of clubs and organizations. This Parent Resource Guide is another source for you to use when looking for information about our district. Please visit our website at www.sccs.cnyric.org. Please feel free to call us at 387-3445 or just stop by for answers to any questions you might have concerning our school district. I hope you find this guide helpful. Sincerely, Stewart R. Amell Superintendent of Schools

Dear Parent/Guardian: I want to welcome you and your family to the Sandy Creek Central School District. Our school district provides excellent educational programs and services to over 900 students in pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Superintendents Page ................................................................................................ 2 Important Phone Numbers ....................................................................................... 4-5 Attendance Information ........................................................................................... 6-11 Athletics & Physical Education ................................................................................ 12-15 Oswego BOCES & Alternative Programs ............................................................... 16-17 Emergency Procedures & School Closing ............................................................... 18 Extracurricular Activities ........................................................................................ 19 Food Service ................................................................................................................ 20-21 Graduation Requirements .......................................................................................... 22-23 Guidance Department ................................................................................................ 24-26 Nurse’s Office ............................................................................................................. 27 School Based Health Center .................................................................................... 28-29 Special Education ........................................................................................................ 30 Student Code of Conduct .......................................................................................... 30 Student Dress Code ................................................................................................... 31 Transportation ............................................................................................................. 32-36 Visitors to the School................................................................................................ 37 Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 38

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ADMINISTRATION

EXT. AREA NAME 1512 Superintendent Stewart Amell 1910 High School Principal Maureen Shiel 1910 Middle School Coordinator Carolyn Shirley 1110 Elementary Principal Sue Ann Archibee 1510 Business Administrator Shelley Fitzpatrick

BUSINESS OFFICE 1514 Treasurer Michael Cambareri 1515 Sr. Account Clerk Lori Krebs 1512 Sr. Account Clerk Vicky Stoker

MAIN OFFICES 1910 HS/MS Office Laura Nellis 1110 Elementary Office Elizabeth McKenzie 1906 Attendance Office Dorothy Hovey

GUIDANCE OFFICE 1930 Guidance Office Secretary Jennifer Goodrich 1945 Guidance Counselor Danielle James 1943 Guidance Counselor Tanya VanOrnum

HEALTH SERVICES 1502 HS Nurse’s Office Laurie Crast 1501 Elementary Nurse’s Office Claudia Hurne 1440 Student Based Health Center Kathy Creedon

1602 Cafeteria Debbie Archibee 3330 Transportation Supervisor Robin Cashel 1510 Superintendent of Buildings

and Grounds Chris Ouderkirk

CAFETERIA/TRANSPORTATION/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

1908 6-12 Dean of Students Mike Stevens

1510 Sr. Account Clerk Holly Kelly

SANDY CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. BOX 248, 124 SALISBURY ST., SANDY CREEK, NY 13145

Phone Directory Bus Garage 387-3445 x5

District Office 387-3445 x8 Elementary Office 387-3445 x2

HS/MS Office 387-3445 x1

Fax Directory District Office 387-2196

Special Education 387-6856 Website Address www.sccs.cnyric.org

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SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE)

1933 Pupil Personnel Services Coordinator

Janice Burns

1935 CSE Office Debi Handley

1936 CSE Office Tami Plyter

1204 Social Worker Buffy Peterson

4029 Speech Therapy Karen Lambie

1103 Speech Therapy— Primary Grades

Ann Houghton

1932 Psychologist—MS/HS David Minney

1409 Psychologist—Elem. Jeremy Briggs

COUNSELING

EXT. AREA NAME

3174 Farnham Counselor TBA TBA

3052 APPS Representative Mary Lichtenstein

DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS

3056 Athletic Coordinator Mike Stevens

1923 Technology Coordinator Paul Goulet

4021 Math Dept. Coordinator Katie Soluri

4098 Science Dept. Coordinator Ted Krenrich

4106 Social Studies Dept. Coordinator

Tonya Trudell

4016 English Dept. Coordinator Denise Elkin

1113 Reading/Testing Coordinator Amy McCormack

4027 Special Areas (Art, Music, LOTE& Technology)

Jacqueline Hobbs

1933 Pupil Personnel Services Coordinator

Janice Burns

1910 Assistant Special Education Coordinator

Kimberly Manfredi

1105 Curriculum Integration Technology Coordinator

Shelley Blodgett

PHONE DIRECTORY CONTINUED

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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION— Extension 1906

The objectives of the Comprehensive Attendance Policy are as follows:

To accurately track the attendance, absence, tardiness, and early departure of students to and from the school;

To ensure sufficient student attendance of classes so that students may achieve academic success including State mandated education standards;

To track student location for safety reasons and to account to parents/guardians regarding the location of children during school hours.

Attendance Procedures: A middle or high school student arriving to school late is to report directly to the

Attendance Office to sign in on a clipboard as to what time they arrive and to receive a pass. Once they have received the pass, they can proceed to their classroom. No student is allowed in the classroom without this pass. An elementary student must report to the Elementary Office. Each student is required to have a valid excuse.

If a middle or high school student is to be dismissed early, they are to report to the Attendance Office prior to the start of homeroom to receive a pass. The pass will state what time they are to be excused. The student is required to sign in and out of school. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. An elementary student must report to the Elementary Office prior to the start of class to receive further instruction.

If a parent or designated person comes into the school to pick up their child, they must report directly to the Attendance Office for their Middle School/High school student and the Elementary Office for their elementary student, and sign their child out. The Attendance Officer or Elementary Personnel will call the child out of class.

DEFINITION OF KEY WORDS OR PHRASES Scheduled instruction: Every period that a student is scheduled to attend instructional or supervised study activities during the course of a school day during the school year. Absent: The student is not present for the entire period of the student’s scheduled instruction. Tardy: The student arrives later than 8:10 a.m. (8:30 for elementary students) with an excuse as to why he/she is late (ex.: Dr. Appt., Dentist, etc.) Unexcused Tardy: The middle or high school student is late to homeroom (8:10 a.m.) without an excuse (ex. Overslept, missed bus, etc.). The elementary student is late to class after 8:30.

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Dismissed: The student leaves prior to the end of the student’s scheduled instruction. Excused: Any absence, tardiness, or early departure for which the student has a valid school approved excuse. Such excused non-appearance shall include: personal illness, illness or death in the family, religious observance, quarantine, required court appearances, attendance at health clinics or other medical visits, approved college visits, military obligations, absences approved in advance by the Principal, and other reasons as may be approved by the Commissioner of Education. Unexcused: Any absence, tardiness, or early departure for which the student has no valid school approved excuse. Such unexcused non-appearance shall include shopping trips, family vacation, oversleeping, absence to allow for more time to complete school work or study for a test, missed the bus, skipping class, and any other absence that is not excused. Truant: Illegally absent without permission or knowledge from home or school. Suspension: Absence from school by Principal’s or Superintendent’s direction for disciplinary reasons.

To the right is a Coding System that is used to indicate the nature and reason for a student missing all or part of scheduled instruction:

S = Suspension A = Absent (legal) T = Tardy R = Truant (Refusal to go to school) U = Unexcused Absence (Illegal) D = Dismissed Med = Medical absence V = Unexcused absence K = Early departure w/out permission

Here is an example: If a student left at 11:30 a.m. for a doctor’s appointment, the

code would read: D at 11:30.

The time the student arrived or departed will be recorded next to the entry code describing the nature and reason for the student missing all or part of scheduled instruction.

Minimum Attendance for Course Credit (Secondary Students) A. A student must be noted as present and participate in 75% of a course’s scheduled

classes in order to earn credit for the course.

For purposes of minimum attendance requirements, a student shall not be counted as present for a class, whether through tardiness or early departure. Every 3 tardies will count as one absence.

To encourage student attendance, the following strat-egies and incentives shall apply:

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If not present, a student must make up the class by staying after school or coming to a class during a study hall, only if the teacher permits. Any excused absence, for which the student has completed assigned makeup work, will not be counted as an absence for the purposes of determining whether the student has attended sufficient classes to receive course credit under this provision.

Full year courses 45 days absent One-half year course every other day 11 days absent One-half year course every day 23 days absent Middle School Tech 10 days absent

i. Students of compulsory attendance age, suspended from school instruction, will be marked as suspended if they fail to attend scheduled alternative education on that day;

ii. Students over the compulsory attendance age, suspended from school instruction, will be marked suspended unless they have been assigned alternative education. If alternative education has been assigned, only failure to attend scheduled alternative education shall count as a suspension;

iii. If a student is classified as having special needs, duplicate documentation will be forwarded to the Committee on Special Education as well as the parent/guardian.

B. In order to prevent loss of credit for failure to attend, the district will take the following steps:

i. Teachers will be required to report to the principal whenever a student reaches 8%; ii. Attendance Supervision Officer will notify the appropriate principal of students who

have met excessive absence/tardy marks; iii. When a student has been marked as absent for 15% of a course’s classes, the district

shall notify the student and his parent(s) or persons in parental relation, that the student is approaching the limit of absences for losing course credit for failure to attend class. The notice will include the school’s attendance for credit policy, the actual number of classes the student may miss before forfeiting the right to earn credit, and the actual number of classes missed to date:

Full Year =27 days 1/2 year every other day =7 days 1/2 year every day =14 days

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iv. A student and his parent(s) or persons in parental relation, will be advised one month before the completion of the course if the student is in jeopardy of losing credit for failure to attend. The notice will include the school’s attendance for credit policy, the actual number of classes the student may miss before forfeiting the right to earn credit, and the actual number of classes missed to date;

v. Teachers will provide makeup work upon request so that students who are in jeopardy of forfeiting class credits due to excused absences have the opportunity to earn credit for the course;

vi. Where a student is in jeopardy of losing credit for excessive absences, the Building Principal shall be responsible for reviewing attendance records, determining eligibility for makeup for excused absences, and arranging student makeup opportunities with teachers, including deadlines.

Elementary 1. Communication with parent/guardian (phone/letter) 2. Parent/guardian conference 3. Disciplinary action

Middle and High School 1. Parent/guardian notification upon excessive absences 2. Parent/guardian conference 3. Discipline as outlined below

Consequences Will Be Given For: Tardy for 1st period or after Combination of tardies to classes other than 1st period Illegal Absences

Discipline Plan

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NOTICE OF ABSENCES

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school of all absences on the day they are to occur. They may do so by speaking with the building principal, office personnel, or attendance officer. If there is no report made, the pupil’s parent(s) or person in parental relation, shall be notified of a pupil’s unexcused absence, tardiness, or early departure according to the following:

a. Where a pupil has not been marked as present for the first period of scheduled instruction and the school has not been previously notified of the absence, the district shall attempt to contact the pupil’s parent(s) or person in parental relation, to learn the nature of the pupil’s absence and notify the parent that the pupil has not arrived at school;

b. For every 5 unexcused absences, tardies, cuts/walkouts, or any combination thereof, the pupil’s parent(s) or persons in parental relation, shall receive a notice containing the dates, times, and the nature of the pupil’s unexcused nonpresence;

c. Where a pupil appears to have left school grounds without permission, parents will be contacted immediately.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES The pupil may be subject to disciplinary procedures for unexcused absence, tardiness, or early departure, including verbal and written warnings, detentions, in-school suspensions, and loss of extra-curricular privileges, as described in the Code of Conduct.

If you will need to pick up your child due to an excused early departure, daily schedules for the Elementary and High School are as follows:

Daily Schedules

ELEMENTARY

Please contact the Elementary Office or your child’s teacher for a schedule.

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HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 6 Homeroom: 8:15-8:20 4th Period: 11:29-12:09 1st Period: 8:20-9:00 5th Period: 12:13-12:53 2nd Period: 9:04-9:44 6th Period: 12:57-1:37 3rd Period: 9:48-10:28 7th Period: 1:41-2:21 Lunch: 10:28-10:57 8th Period: 2:25-3:05 Advisement: 11:00-11:25

Grade 7-8

Homeroom: 8:15-8:20 5th Period: 12:13-12:53 (Gr. 7/8) 1st Period: 8:20-9:00 6th Period: 12:57-1:37 2nd Period: 9:04-9:44 7th Period: 1:41-2:21 3rd Period: 9:48-10:28 8th Period: 2:25-3:05 4th Period: 10:32-11:12 Lunch: 11:12-11:42 Advisement: 11:45-12:10 (Gr. 7/8)

High School

Homeroom: 8:15-8:20 A Lunch: 11:41-12:11 1st Period: 8:20-9:00 5th Period: 12:13-12:53 (A Lunch students)

2nd Period: 9:04-9:44 B Lunch: 12:25-12:55 3rd Period: 9:48-10:28 5th Period: 11:45-12:25 (B Lunch students) 4th Period: 10:32-11:12 6th Period: 12:57-1:37 Advisement: 11:16-11:41 7th Period: 1:41-2:21 8th Period: 2:25-3:05

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ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Extension: 3056

Athletics is an outgrowth of the Physical Education Program. Those students demonstrating outstanding skill, attitude, and effort are those encouraged to participate in athletics. The wide range of activities in physical education gives the students the background in physical fitness, lifetime sports, and team sports. Because of the importance of physical education, all athletes will be required to participate in physical education throughout the year. Athletes who are illegally absent from physical education classes will not be permitted to attend practices or games on the day of the absence. The NYSPHSAA regulations state that a student must be enrolled in physical education to participate in athletics. As of the 2007-2008 school year, the grading system for physical education has gone from alphanumeric to numeric.

Physical Education Requirement

Winning has often been considered the measure of success. However, at S.C.C.S. we feel that winning is only one component in the total development of our student athletes. Of considerably more importance is the development of the person, affording each student athlete the opportunity of becoming all that he or she is capable of. Thus, the athletic program, which is centered on the welfare of our students, is a vital part of the total school curriculum.

Department of Interscholastic Athletics Principles

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1. To demonstrate self control and respect for others at all times be they officials, spectators, or other athletes;

2. To remember that participation in athletics is a privilege that is not to be abused by unsportsmanlike conduct;

3. To deal with opponents with respect. Shake hands after the competition and congratulate them on their performance;

4. To respect the integrity and judgment of the officials; 5. To remember that improper behavior while in uniform reflects poorly upon

yourself, your school, and your community; 6. To understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the game; 7. To accept victory with grace and defeat with dignity.

Student Athletes Code of Behavior

“My Coaches gave me the greatest gift anyone can give….

They believed in me!!”

Coaches Code of Behavior/Ethics 1. To promote good sportsmanship, by setting a positive example while coaching

your athletes; 2. To respect the integrity and judgment of the sports officials; 3. To approach competition as a healthy and constructive exercise, not as a life

and death struggle that requires victory at any price; 4. To recognize that the participants in individual or team sports are young men

and women with human frailties and limitations, who are capable of making mistakes;

5. To not use crude or abusive language with players, opponents, officials, or spectators;

6. To instruct the players in the elements of good sportsmanship and remove players from competition who demonstrate unsportsmanlike behavior;

7. To avoid behavior that will incite players, opponents or spectators; 8. To avoid and eliminate negative comments to radio, TV, and newspaper

reporters.

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It is a privilege to represent Sandy Creek Central School District in athletics. A Coach, Athletic Director, or School Administrator can revoke this privilege. The Student Code of Conduct and Athletic Code of Conduct shall govern behavior on and off the field/court. 1. Students who receive out of school suspensions or full day in-school suspensions will

not be allowed to participate in any after school or extra-curricular (athletic) activity for that day.

2. Students who are given after school detentions must serve the detention (on the day that it is assigned) before practicing or playing in a game.

3. Athletes who receive three (3) infractions during a season will be required to meet with the Director of Athletics, and the Guidance Department to set up a behavioral contract. School Administration and parent/guardian may be asked to attend.

4. Infractions include: After school detention 1/2 day in-school suspension Full day in-school suspension Out of school suspension 5. Any negative, harmful, dangerous, threatening or harassing behavior that is

considered to be Hazing or Initiation will result in the immediate suspension from the team for those individuals involved in the offense for the remainder of the season.

Student Athlete Behavior and Discipline

Middle/High School Athletic Academic Eligibility A student/athlete’s academic performance will be reviewed at every 5 week marking period. If a student/athlete receives 2 or more failing grades at a 5 week marking period (or report card mark) the student will be put on academic probation until the next 5 week marking period (a grade of 65 is considered passing).

**Grades are used from the closest marking period to the start of the season** **Final grades will determine the start of the Fall season with Summer school grades

being allowed to count as final grades**

1. Direct all energies to encouraging your team; 2. Avoid actions which offend visiting teams or individual players; 3. Show appreciation of good play by both teams; 4. Learn the rules of the game in order to be a more intelligent spectator; 5. Treat all visiting teams in a manner in which you would expect to be treated; 6. Accept the judgment of coaches and officials; 7. Encourage other spectators to participate in the spirit of good sportsmanship; 8. Be positive.

Spectator Code of Behavior/Ethics

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An issue that is often controversial in athletics is the amount of time that each athlete is allowed to participate. Not all athletes possess the same skills, desires, and potential for success. Many factors determine the amount of playing time that an athlete gets during games. Some factors include (but not limited to):

Playing Time Philosophy

1. Skills as determined in practice 2. Attitude as demonstrated during practice 3. Understanding of concepts, rules, and strategies as demonstrated in practice 4. Practice attendance 5. Hustle during practice 6. Physical condition 7. The quality of other players at that position 8. The athlete’s ability to contribute to team success 9. The score of the game and the time remaining

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OSWEGO COUNTY BOCES Phone: 963-4251

B. Ramer Tech offers high school and adult students the opportunity to learn career skills and gain valuable experience in a wide variety of careers. Typically, high school students have three choices after graduation: further education, work, or military service. Regardless of which path is chosen, having a marketable skill upon graduation is very important. Developing these skills in high school can help students:

Prepare for a full time job Enhance their eligibility for an advanced military rating Earn a part-time job to provide the money needed for college Make a clearer choice of which career path to pursue

B. Ramer Tech’s teachers come from the world of work. They have years of experience in their career areas which they are ready to share with their students. B. Ramer Tech can provide you with:

Direct connections between education and work Access to industry-related credentials and licenses Broader career pathways and program offerings Opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and clinical experiences Academic credit and college credit Scholarship opportunities for continuing your education after high school

Did you know… ...that your student could attend B. Ramer Tech (BOCES) and earn a Regents or Advanced Regents diploma and go to college? ...that your student can still participate in your district's extracurricular activities?

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List of BOCES Courses

To get more information, students can contact their Guidance Counselor.

Technical skill evaluation is related to the course content. The report card is an Employability Profile, which was developed by B. Ramer Tech staff in collaboration with employers and colleges. The Employability Profile is used to report student progress to parents, students, post-secondary institutions and prospective employers. All students personal, professional development, and technical skills are evaluated.

Automotive Technology I Automotive Technology II

Construction Technology Digital Media Technology Computer Systems Networking Cisco Computer Systems Networking A+ Cosmetology (Basic & Advanced) Culinary Arts Construction Technology II

Early Childhood Education Exploratory Occupations

Floral Design, Greenhouse and Landscape Technology

Heavy Equipment Repair & Operations Motorsport Fabrication

New Vision Allied Health New Vision Law & Government New Vision Education

Nursing Assistant Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Public Safety & Justice Welding Technology I & II

Intro to Child Care Intro to Construction Technology Intro to Floral and Greenhouse

Technology Intro to Food Service Technology Intro to Welding

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND

SCHOOL CLOSINGS

In the event of an emergency (explosive threat, explosion, natural disaster, etc.) at the Sandy Creek Central School District, the school and fire officials will act in concert to ensure the safety of all school inhabitants with a specific focus on child safety and security. We will act under the guidelines as follows:

Fire Departments will establish a working perimeter to which the general public will not have access;

School officials and fire departments will develop a plan to allow for an orderly and safe reuniting of children with their families and/or travel home. One or both eventualities may occur depending upon events;

School medical staff (as well as the Student Based Health Center staff) and fire officials along with emergency medical staff will develop a triage area that will be nearby and allow for public access;

Claudia Hurne (Elementary School Nurse) will be at the Lacona Fire Department, Laurie Crast (MS/HS Nurse) will be at the Sandy Creek Fire Department, and Jeremy Briggs (Psychologist) will be at the Town Hall;

At no time will radios or cell phones be used. Teachers need to leave lights on in their classrooms and doors unlocked. Teachers should scan the rooms and halls as they leave, and report anything unusual to their principal once they get outside;

Academy Street will most likely be used as the site to which students and staff would go when an evacuation occurs;

If and when you pick up your child during an emergency evacuation, you will need to check out with his/her teacher and then sign out with their school secretary. High School and Middle School: Laura Nellis and Elementary: Liz McKenzie or Jeanette Waggoner.

If you have questions regarding our emergency procedures, please contact your student’s principal at the number and extension located on page 4.

School Closing Information In the event that it is necessary to close school due to severe weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns, etc., an announcement will be made on the following television or radio stations: Channel 3, 5, 7 (Watertown), 9 and Time Warner Channel 10, 93.5 FM, 94.5 FM, 95.7 FM, 104.7 FM, 101.7 FM, and 1070 AM.

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Below is a list of extracurricular clubs with their advisors and department coordinators.

Summer Marching Band ....................................................................................... Thomas Artini ext. 4071) Extracurricular Treasurer .................................................................................. Teresa Crast (ext. 1934) Business Club ....................................................................................................... Michele Miller (ext. 4096) Elementary Student Council ............................. Buffy Peterson, Rebecca Fairchild (ext. 1204, 4032) Prize Speaking ................................................................................................. Robert Ferguson (ext. 4078) Student Newspaper ....................................................................................... Robert Ferguson (ext. 4078) HS Student Council ................................................................................................ Kelly Caster (ext. 4077) MS Student Council ............................................................ Kim Curley, Karin Johnson (ext. 4014, 4111) Yearbook ........................................................................................................... Robert Ferguson (ext. 4078) Assistant Yearbook ...................................................................................... Maureen Brownell (ext. 4075) Whiz Quiz ...................................................................................................... Maureen Brownell (ext. 4075) Drama Club ............................................................................... Sue Bitz, Val Marshall (ext. 4007, 4038) Spelling Bee Coordinator ................................................................................... Jodi Whitney (ext. 4076) HS National Honor Society .................................................................................. Teresa Crast (ext. TBA) MS National Honor Society ................................................................................... Sue Gafner (ext. 4085) Climate Committee ...................................................... Patricia King, Brandie Norton (ext. 4035, 4039) Colorguard .................................................................................................................................. Amanda Miller SADD ................................................................................................................ Jeff Klopotowski (ext. 4000) Mock Trial .......................................................................................................... Jonna St. Croix (ext. 4095) OCAY .................................................................................................................. Caitlin Urlacher (ext. 4072) Elem. Morning Program Coord. .................................................... Jackie Hobbs, Judy Allen (ext. 4027) Spanish Club ............................................................................................................. Karen Miller (ext. 4080) History Club ...................................................................................................... Kari Elderbroom (ext. 4113) Arts and Education .............................................................................................. Jackie Hobbs (ext. 4027) Class of 2012 ............................................................. Rob Ferguson, Kari Elderbroom (ext. 4078, 4113) Class of 2013 ................................................................... Caitlin Urlacher, Joe Lasell (ext. 4072, 4062) Class of 2014 ............................................................... Jonna St. Croix, Jonn Stoker (ext. 4095, 4069) Class of 2015 ................................................................. Kevin Halsey, Marsha Maxon (ext. 4087, 4058)

Middle School Coordinator .............................................................................. Carolyn Shirley (ext. 2716) English ....................................................................................................................... Denise Elkin (ext. 4016) Mathematics ............................................................................................................. Katie Soluri (ext. 4021) Social Studies ....................................................................................................... Tonya Trudell (ext. 4106) Science .................................................................................................................... Ted Krenrich (ext. 4098) Physical Education, Health & Athletics & Dean of Students ..................... Mike Stevens (ext. 3056) Technology Coordinator .......................................................................................... Paul Goulet (ext. 1923) Curriculum Integration Technology ............................................................. Shelley Blodgett (ext. 1105) Reading/Testing ................................................................................ Amy Howard-McCormack (ext. 1113) Pupil Personnel Services ....................................................................................... Janice Burns (ext. 1933) Assistant Special Education ...................................................................... Kimberly Manfredi (ext. 1910) Special Areas ........................................................................................................ Jackie Hobbs (ext. 4027)

Extracurricular Clubs:

Department Coordinators:

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FOOD SERVICE—Ext. 1602

We have a computerized system that allows us to accomplish several important things that are of benefit to you and your student.

Reduced time in lines. All purchases are logged so you can inquire what meals your child has

purchased and we can tell you. We made it easy for you to prepay for your student’s meals and save money

doing it. Eliminate the stigmas attached to the Free/Reduced Breakfast and Lunch

Program.

How it works As part of this system, each student has an “account” with us. As a parent, you have two options available for purchasing meals for your student from the cafeteria. First, a student may continue to pay cash whenever he or she purchases a meal. As an alternative, a student may periodically deposit cash into their meal account. This is a debit account (not a credit account). This means that money can be deposited into the account and then the student can purchase food items using that account. Each student has a customized identification number with a unique bar code and pin number. At mealtime, your student will input their specific pin number on the pin pad. For those students with special needs, the cashier can scan their bar code for them. These assigned pin numbers will stay with your student throughout their entire career at SCCS. If there is any money in the account, the purchases are deducted. If the student is eligible for the free or reduced meal program, the computer knows the status automatically and charges nothing or the reduced amount, as if the student had money on account.

SCCS Charge Policy If the student has forgotten their money, the purchase can be charged and the student will have a negative account balance that must be paid the next day. Each student is allowed to charge up to 5 meals, should the balance due not be paid, the student will receive a meal of Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich and a milk until payment is received.

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What do you do?

It’s easy. Your student already has an account. To make a deposit to your student’s meal account, please forward all payments to your students school to the attention of the CAFETERIA. Please be sure the deposits are in a sealed envelope marked Meal Prepayment and that your student’s name is on the envelope. Additional deposit forms will be available by the cashiers in the cafeteria and also in the school offices. You may pay by cash or check. If paying by check, please make your checks payable to the SCCS School Lunch Fund.

FULL PRICE MEAL CREDITS REDUCED PRICE MEAL CREDITS

# of meals Breakfast Lunch K-3 4-12

1 Meals $.90 $1.20 $1.35 1 meal $.25

10 Meals 9.00 12.00 13.50 10 meals 2.50

15 Meals 13.50 18.00 20.25 15 meals 3.75

20 Meals 18.00 24.00 27.00 20 meals 5.00

Breakfast or Lunch

Meal Prices

Free/Reduced

Children need healthy meals to learn. Sandy Creek Central School District offers a healthy breakfast and lunch every school day. Students from households that meet Federal income guidelines are eligible for free meals or reduced price meals. Reduced price meals cost each eligible student $.25 for lunch and $.25 for breakfast. To apply for free or reduce price meals, submit a Direct Certification letter from the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OR complete a Free/Reduced application that can be obtained from the SCCS Cafeteria, High School Office, or Middle School Office and return it to Debbie Archibee: Cook Manager as soon as possible. Please be sure and fill out all required information and sign the application as we cannot approve an application that is not complete. NOTE: You do not need an application for each student in your household. You may use one per household.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS—Ext. 1930

1. All diplomas will be annotated to reflect the level of proficiency they have obtained in the core courses. (e.g., 90%+ - [Distinguished]; Students with an average of 90% or above on required regents exams will receive an advanced regents diploma with honors; 85-90— [Proficient]; 80-84—[Proficient]; 79 or below has no annotation), ;

2. Students failing a course will be required to attend regularly scheduled remediation classes;

3. All students must complete 20 hours of community service in order to graduate;

4. Only students who meet all requirements to graduate will take part in the graduation ceremony;

5. PLEASE READ!! All seniors that are taking part in the graduation ceremony will need to adhere to the dress code. Males in collared shirt, tie, dress pants and shoes. Females in dress slacks, dress or skirt. Sneakers, flip flops, t-shirts, and jeans are not acceptable.

General Standards or Requirements

Regents Diploma English ............... (4) Social Studies .. (4) Math ............... (3**) Science .......... (3**) LOTE ................... (1) Art/Music ......... (2) Health ............... (.5) PE ........................ (2) Electives ........ (4.5) TOTAL ............... 24

Advanced Designation Regents Diploma English .......................................................... (4) Social Studies ............................................. (4) Math .............................................................. (3) Science ......................................................... (3) LOTE ............................................................. (3) Art/Music .................................................... (2) Health ......................................................... .(.5) PE ................................................................... (2) Electives ................................................... (2.5) TOTAL .......................................................... 24

Required Exams (passing score of 65 and above) English Comprehensive Exam Integrated Algebra Regents Regents Global History Exam Regents US History Exam Regents Science Exam

Required Exams (passing score of 65 and above)

English Comprehensive Exam Integrated Algebra, Geometry & Trig. Exams Regents Global Studies Exam Regents US History Exam 3 Regents Science Exams

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* Students are required to have completed 2 units of study in a Language Other Than English (LOTE) by the end of their Freshman year. One unit of credit is earned by passing the final exam or earning a unit of commencement level credit in a LOTE.

** An integrated course in Mathematics/Science/Technology may be used as the third required unit of credit in Mathematics or Science.

*** Students acquiring 5 units in the following may be exempt from the Language Other Than English (LOTE) requirements: Career and Technical Education.

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MS/HS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT—Ext. 1930

Your students’ Guidance Department will play an important role in helping them and you make decisions concerning their course of study while at SCCS. Their counselor can also help them with their plans for career or continued education after high school. In short, their guidance counselor is ready to help them with any problems they may encounter concerning their education.

Course Scheduling Information Prior to schedules being made, the Guidance Department sends out invitations to parents to come to the course selection meeting we are going to have with their child. The Guidance Department meets with each student (and parents if they respond to our invitation) to discuss courses they want for the following year and their post graduation plans. The Guidance Department then meets with Administration and academic departments to discuss department concerns/requests, class sizes, and courses taught. Then the master schedule is designed to best accommodate student requests. A tentative schedule for each student is to be completed in the spring of each school year. In August, completed schedules will be mailed to all 9-12 students. Alterations in schedules must be made through the Guidance Office prior to the opening day of school. Students may drop subjects during the year with the permission of the Principal in consultation with parents, teachers, and counselor. A mark will not be recorded on the permanent record card if a subject is dropped before the end of the first quarter.

Drop/Add/Change Policy for Classes Adding a class: Students can add any course up to the first 5 weeks of the beginning of the class. Dropping a Core Course: Students cannot drop a course unless there are extenuating circumstances. This can only be done in the case of unmet science lab requirements and must

be approved by the teacher, principal, and parent notification. Changing a Math/Science Course: Students can change a 3rd math or science course only upon parent approval and principal recommendation.

ALL FINAL DECISIONS AND ANY EXCEPTIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY THE PRINCIPAL.

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High Honors Roll: Grade Point Average 94.5%-100% with no incomplete and no failing grades in all other courses attended, included course dropped while failing. Honors Roll: Grade Point Average 89.5%-94.4% with no incomplete and no failing grades in all other courses attended, included course dropped while failing. Merit Roll: Grade Point Average 84.5%-89.4% with no incomplete and no failing grades in all other courses attended, included course dropped while failing. Physical Education requirements must be met to qualify for High Honors, Honors, and Merit Rolls.

Weighting A high school courses will be 1.0 credit hour. Students taking college level courses in high school will earn 1.05 credits for each of these courses. Please contact our Guidance Department if you have any questions. Requirements for College Courses English 101—pass on-line placement test English 102—pass English 101 Intro to American History—pass on-line placement test Leaders of the Twentieth Century—pass Intro to American History Biology 101—85 or higher on Biology Regents along with passing Earth Science and Chemistry classes and regents Math 104—pass on-line placement test Math 106—pass on-line placement test Math 108—pass Math 106 *If failing at the 5 week marking period you will be dropped from the course. You may only take the on-line placement test one time.

Failed Subjects The following regulations apply to students failing subjects in grades 9-12. If a student fails a required course, he or she is to repeat the course during the next year. If a student fails either English or Social Studies, he or she may continue with his or her class

and carry a regular schedule (including Social Studies and English) while repeating the failed subject. Student can stay in both courses as long as they continue to pass both courses. If student is failing one of the courses, they must drop the higher level course 1st quarter. Students are encouraged to take failed subjects in summer school. Summer school is run

by Oswego County BOCES.

Progress Reporting Report Cards are issued quarterly and Interim Progress Reports are issued at the end of 5-, 15-, 25-, and 35-week periods and at other times at the discretion of the teacher.

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Architecture Scholarships US Bank Scholarship AS MC Central Leatherstocking Chapter Scholarship Walmart Scholarship AT and T Science and Technology AXA Scholarship Bryant and Stratton Scholarships Burger King Scholarship Byrd Scholarship Children of Breast Cancer Survivors Scholarship Coca Cola Scholarship Dana Atkins Memorial Scholarship Discover Scholarship for juniors Junior Scholarships Dollars for Scholars—Local & National Clarkson Scholarship (2) for juniors Dorthea Deitz (Women in PE) Scholarship LeMoyne Heights (1) for juniors Empire State Potato Growers Scholarship RIT Scholarships (4) for juniors Engineering Scholarships RPI Scholarship (1) for juniors Entrepreneur Scholarship Russell Sage Scholarship (1) for Juniors Fast Web Scholarships University of Rochester (2) for juniors Fulton Savings Bank Wells College (1) for juniors Griswold Scholarship Harvard Scholarship Health & PE Scholarship Hilton Scholarship for SU Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program KFC Scholarship Kohl’s Scholarship Mauer PE/Health Science Scholarship Military Scholarships Nate Woolson Memorial Award NY Water and Environment NYS Lotto Scholarship Oswego Teachers Federal Credit Union Oswego County Board of Realtors Scholarship P&C Scholarship Peterson’s Student Edge Website Polish Scholarship Fund Price Chopper Robert S. Yerdon Scholarship SCTA Scholarship SC Support Staff Award St. John Fisher First Generation Scholarship SUNY CCC, OCC, JCC, Oswego Toyota Scholarship

Some of the Scholarships in Guidance

Please remind your student(s) the Scholarship folder that is located in the Guidance Office is constantly updated, as well as the SCS Scholarship page on our school website. Students and parents can get applications or review them at their convenience. The Guidance Office makes announcements when new scholarships are available. Scholarships are also available through various college financial aid offices and can be researched over the internet.

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NURSES’ OFFICE—Ext. 1501 or 1502

If a student is hurt or ill, he/she should tell a teacher and ask for a pass to the school nurses’ office. Students will be sent home, allowed to rest for a short time in the nurses’ office, or sent back to class based upon the nurse’s review. Students may not depart on their own or by just talking with a parent by phone. Unauthorized departures are considered discipline problems.

The school nurses can also provide emergency care for students in accidental or unexpected medical situations.

Medications in School NO medications of ANY kind may be in a student’s possession while at school EXCEPT those students that have a specific written order from a doctor and parent requiring student to carry such (Example—inhalers). Medications found in a student’s

possession will be confiscated, and pr inc ipa l may contact law enforcement.

School Physicals New York State law requires that students in grades PreK/K, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 10th, new students, and Special Education students have a physical examination. SCCS has a school doctor who will do this. However, any student can legally have a physical from their family doctor if they so desire. A student choosing to do this should inform the school nurse early in the year (September-October) and get a physical examination form to be completed, dated, and signed by the doctor. This form should be returned to the school nurse by November 15th of that school year. Forms are available on the School District website under publications/forms.

Weight Status Category Reporting

Every other year, the New York State Dept. of Health requests data from physical exam forms for statistical purposes. No names, or identifiable information is shared. The weight status category from each grade lev-el physical exam is entered electronically. If the parent does not wish to have the stu-dent’s weight status category anonymously shared, the parent may request such in writ-ing to the school nurses office.

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SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER—Ext. 1440

The Health Center is a NYS Department of Health funded, school-based center which will provide prompt, quality, and convenient primary health care to Sandy Creek students in Grades K-12 under the auspices of Pulaski Health Center. The Health Center is staffed by a nurse practitioner and a licensed practical nurse. A physician will always be available for consultation if illness or injury warrants. If a child needs to see a specialist, the nurse practitioner can make the arrangements (if you wish).

Mental Health and Dental Primary care will be provided to students who enroll in the health center’s program. The nurse practitioner will: Treat illnesses—if a prescription is necessary, the nurse practitioner will

write it; Treat minor injuries; Monitor and treat chronic illnesses such as asthma and hay fever; Give immunizations; Give comprehensive physical examinations in accordance with the American

The Health Center is located next to the

Nurses’ Office and is open when school is in session. They are also open on select summer days—check with an

office for a schedule.

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What if I have a family physician or pediatrician? The nurse practitioner will work with that physician. What if I do not have a physician?

The nurse practitioner at the SCCS Health Center could become your child’s primary source of health care. What happens when my child is ill and school is closed? NOCHSI (Pulaski Health Center) acts as the backup facility for the health center. If school is closed and your child is in need of treatment, call your private provider or NOCHSI at 298-6564. If patients are seen at NOCHSI, there will be a fee for service. At NOCHSI, families may qualify for a sliding fee scale. What will it cost for my child to belong to the program? There is no fee for services provided at the Health Center. If you are not insured, services at the health center will be provided at no cost to you. If you are covered by Medicaid, they will be billed directly. If you have insurance, they will be billed directly. You will be notified when and how much your insurance company is being billed. You will not have to pay any deductible or co-pay. If you are a member of a managed care plan, you may choose to have NOCHSI become your provider and will then be able to use the health center services. If you currently have limited or no insurance, it will be to your benefit to find out about Child Health Plus or Medicaid. The health center will help you with this. How does my child receive these new services? When your child is sick or injured at school, the first stop will always be the school nurse. If your child is sick or injured and/or the nurse feels that further attention is needed (and your child is enrolled in the program), he or she will be scheduled to see the nurse practitioner. The health center will call the parent. We will always attempt to notify you when your child is ill or injured. How do I enroll my child in the program? To receive services, you should call the health center and request an enrollment packet. You should read over the packet carefully, fill out the enrollment form and return it to the health center at the school. The health center will be happy to assist you with the sign up.

Frequently Asked Questions...

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SPECIAL EDUCATION-Extension 1935 or 1936

Special Education provides individually designed services and programs for children with educational disabilities. It is intended to meet individual needs and enhance strengths. Students and parents are introduced to special education in various ways. Some disabilities can be identified when children are very young. Other disabilities are not identified until children show difficulty in regular school programs. Special Education programs and services are designed to assure that children with disabilities receive appropriate and equal opportunities for educational growth up to age 21.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT-Extension 1110 or 1910

1. To have a safe, healthy, orderly, and courteous school environment, and to respect the rights, feelings, and property of others;

2. To take part in all district activities on an equal basis regardless of race, sex, religion; 3. To attend school and participate in school programs unless suspended from instruction

and participation for legally sufficient cause as determined in accordance with due process of law;

4. To have school rules and conditions available for review, and, when necessary, explanation by school personnel;

5. To be suspended from instruction only after his/her rights pursuant to Education Laws have been observed;

6. In all disciplinary matters, to have the opportunity to present his/her version of the facts and circumstances leading to imposition of disciplinary sanctions to the professional staff member imposing such sanction;

7. To follow personal standards of dress and grooming; 8. To express his/her opinions verbally as long as his/her expressions do not disturb

others or disrupt normal school operations; 9. To attend school in an alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free environment; 10. To be aware of their actions off school property may have consequences at school if

they affect the school climate. It shall be the responsibility of each student: 1. To be familiar with and abide by all district policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to

student conduct (found in the Student Handbook); 2. To work to the best of his/her ability in all academic and extracurricular pursuits and

strive toward the highest level of achievement possible; 3. When participating in or attending school—sponsored extracurricular events, to behave

as a representative of the district and hold himself/herself to standards of conduct, demeanor, and sportsmanship, and accept responsibility for his/her actions.

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STUDENT DRESS CODE-Extension 1910

Students and parents have the responsibility of student dress and general appearance. Students are required to attend school in appropriate dress that meets health and safety standards and does not interfere with their education. Dress should be safe and appropriate, and not disrupt or interfere with the

educational process; Extremely brief garments such as tube tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging

necklines (front and/or back) and see-through garments are not appropriate and will be prohibited. Tank top straps should be at least one inch thick. There should be no skin showing between students top and pants/skirts. Shorts and skirts should be half of the way down your thigh. Students should also wear clothing that does not allow underwear to be seen.

Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Footwear that is a safety hazard will not be allowed.

Clothing cannot include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. No gang related clothing or t-shirts that have names of alcohol.

All hats, headgear, bandanas, and backpacks must be removed and stored in the student’s locker upon entering the building until dismissal. Hooded sweatshirts can be worn but hoods must stay off head during school hours.

If found wearing such attire, students may be asked to cover up or return home to change clothes prior to returning to class. The student’s parent/guardian will be called and students will be responsible for any work missed as a result of leaving and returning to school. Students who repeatedly fail to comply with the dress code shall be subject to further discipline, up to and including out of school suspension.

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TRANSPORTATION-Extension 3330

Morning: Buses arrive in the bus loop between 7:55 a.m.—8:00 a.m. and release breakfast students as they arrive. Afternoon: Buses start to line-up in the bus loop at 2:45 p.m. and start departing the bus loop at 3:15 p.m. A.M. Pre-K: Bus arrives in bus loop at 9:00 a.m. Bus departs bus loop at 11:30 a.m. P.M. Pre-K: Bus arrives in bus loop at 12:00 p.m. Bus departs bus loop at 2:30 p.m. BOCES: A.M. buses arrive in BOCES bus loop at 8:15 a.m. A.M. buses arrive back to Sandy Creek bus loop between 11:45 a.m.—12:00 p.m. P.M. bus arrives in bus loop at 11:10 a.m. P.M. bus departs bus loop at 11:15 a.m. P.M. bus arrives in BOCES bus loop at 11:45 a.m. P.M. bus arrives back to Sandy Creek bus loop between 3:00 p.m.—3:05 p.m. Bus Changes: Absolutely NO busing changes after 10:00 a.m. on the day the change is to be instituted. *Students should be ready for the bus at least 10 minutes before it is scheduled to arrive at their residence.

Busing Schedule:

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1. Follow driver’s directions the 1st time they are given

2. Stay in your seat 3. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or

chew tobacco

4. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus

5. No loud talking or noises 6. Keep bus aisles clear at all

times 7. No talking when lights are on

Please review the following transportation information with your student:

Students should be looking out the door for passing motorists and a safe space to step before they exit the bus...REASON...buses are sometimes passed on the right by motorists who do not want to wait for students to load/unload. Students should be looking at the driver’s face while waiting outside in front of the bus...REASON...if a student can see the driver’s face, the driver should, therefore, be able to see the student which means the child has removed him/herself out of the driver’s blind spot in front of the bus.

If your student hears the bus horn, they are to get back to the side of the road immediately!

If your student rides a bus:

Your bus driver has been entrusted with the serious responsibility of protecting the safety of your child. The driver cannot control the hazards outside the bus. We ask your cooperation in making sure that a responsible person meet the bus every day to receive your child. This will ensure your child’s safety as well as the safety of other children in the area. We also wish to alert you to the dangers of long drawstrings or straps on children’s clothing or long mitten strings. Across the country, a number of incidents have occurred in which children’s clothing or mitten strings became entangled in the bus door or handrail as the child stepped off the bus. In some cases, children have been seriously injured or worse. Please make sure that your children’s clothing does not have any long, dangling strings or straps that could jeopardize their safety while getting off the bus, as well as in other daily activities such as the playground. One of our goals is to protect the safety of your child!

**SAFETY ALERT**

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If your student walks:

Please don’t run, push, or play while walking to and from school. Stay on the sidewalks at all times. Do not “short cut” across school roads or lawns—a car might not see you. Never enter the school bus loading area unless you’re riding a bus. Never “cut” between parked buses. Never stand near a parked bus to talk to a friend on board. The bus might start moving suddenly and you could be hurt.

If your student drives:

It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red flashers activated—including on school grounds. It is a serious violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law and can result in a significant fine, jail, or both. Even worse, passing a stopped school bus can result in serious injury. Please don’t try to “beat” school buses leaving school in the afternoon. Never “cut off” a bus. Nothing could be worse than causing a school bus accident. Driving is a wonderful privilege—don’t abuse it. For your own protection, always wear a seatbelt and insist that your passengers do too. The world needs you.

Dropping off or picking up your student:

Parents, your assistance is needed in helping to protect students in our district! School sites are busy places. Many vehicles and pedestrians enter and leave school grounds every day. And of course many of those vehicles are filled with children, and most of the pedestrians are also children. The potential for confusion or even an accident on school grounds is real.

1. Please use the designated parent area when dropping off or picking up your child. Do not enter the bus loading area at any time.

2. Stay with your car when dropping off or picking up your student.

3. Please drive slowly and cautiously, adhering to the posted speed limit on or near the school grounds.

4. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing anywhere.

5. Please take a moment to review with your child the “Student’s Guide to School Site Safety”. Your reinforcement of school site rules with your own child will help us ensure his or her safety.

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4:15 Activity—Bus #1—REDFIELD Co. Rt. 15 Co. Rt. 17 Little John Dr. Jess Dr. Harvester Mill Rd. West Bank Dr. Co. Rt. 47

Co. Rt. 17 (Williamstown Rd.) Co. Rt. 27 Co. Rt. 39 Waterbury Rd. Co. Rt. 2 Jackson Rd. All roads/drives in and around Redfield

4:15 Activity—Bus #2—BOYLSTON Village of Lacona: Academy St. Powers Ave. Maple Ave. Harwood Dr. East Salisbury St. East

Hagan Rd. North Church Wart Rd. Rudd Rd.

Nemier Rd. Stacy Dr. Rt. 22 Bremm Rd. Demott St.

Center Rd. Nellis Dr. Rt. 17 Rt. 13 Rt. 50

McKibben Rd. Wheat Hill Dr. Snyder Rd. Ballou Rd. VanAuken Rd.

4:15 Activity—Bus #3—Orwell Co. Rt. 48 Edwards Rd. Miller Rd. Wart Rd. CC Dr. Button Rd.

Cummings Rd. Co. Rt. 22 LaCelle Dr. Jerry Look Rd. Co. Rt. 2 Tubbs Rd.

Cobb Rd. Stone Quarry Rd. Co. Rt. 52 Waggoner Rd. Carpenter Rd. Lester Rd.

John Platt Rd. Richland Junction New Scriba Dr. Redfield/Orwell Town Line Co. Rt. 50 to Waggoner Rd.

4:15 Activity—Bus #4—Pond East 1st St. Park St. Salisbury St. West Harwood Dr. West Rt. 11 N/S Franklin St. Carr Dr. Frasier Rd. Upton Rd. Kersey Dr. Rainbow Shores Rd.

Hadley Rd. Co. Rt. 15 Norton Rd. Ellisburg Rd. Kehoe Rd. Skinner Rd. Caster Rd. Blind Creek Drive Carter Rd. Co. Rt. 62 Balch Dr.

Elms Rd. Henderson Rd. Kiltz Track King Rd. Lakeshore Rd. Ouderkirk Rd. Paye Rd. Punkin Hook Rd. Rocking Horse Rd. Sand Rd.

Scott Rd. Seber Shores Rd. Sniper Rd. Snyder Rd. Staplin Rd. Tryon Rd. Rt. 3 N/S Weaver Rd. Wood Rd. Zahler Track

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VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors on school property or attending a school function shall conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly manner. In addition, all visitors on school property or attending a school function are expected to be properly attired for the purpose they are on school property. No visitor, either alone or with others, shall: 1. physically restrain or detain any other person, nor remove such person from any place where

he/she is authorized to remain, except that students may be restrained as permitted by Commissioner’s Regulations;

2. obstruct the free movement of persons and vehicles in any place in which these rules apply 3. gamble on school property or at school functions; 4. loiter on or about school property; 5. intimidate, harass or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed,

national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Visitor authorization, if any, to remain on school grounds or at the school function shall be withdrawn and they shall be directed to leave the premises. Sandy Creek Central School District Administrator or his or her designee shall be responsible for enforcing the conduct required by this policy. When a school administrator or his or her designee sees a visitor engaged in unacceptable conduct, which in his or her judgment does not pose any immediate threat or injury to persons or property, the administrator or his or her designee shall tell the visitor that the conduct is unacceptable and attempt to persuade the individual to stop. The administrator or his or her designee shall also warn the visitor of the consequences for failing to stop. If the visitor refuses to stop engaging in the unacceptable conduct, or if the visitor’s conduct poses an immediate threat of injury to persons or property, the administrator or his or her designee shall have the individual removed immediately from school property or the school function. If necessary, local law enforcement authorities will be contacted to assist in removing the person.

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GLOSSARY

APPS Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Services BOCES Board of Cooperative Educational Services CSE Committee on Special Education ES Elementary School HS High School ISS In School Suspension LOTE Language Other Than English MS Middle School NOCHSI Northern Oswego County Health Services, Inc. PE Physical Education SBHC School Based Health Center SCCS Sandy Creek Central School District