2020-21

The Bondurant – Farrar Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national/ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, genetic information or disability.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attendance 3 Absence and Tardies 3-4 Bell Schedules 3 Chromebook Misuse 22 Conduct 6-7 Corporal Punishment 20 Counseling Program 22 Course Selection 14-17 Dangerous Actions or Object 18 Detention 8 Electronic Devices 9 Eligibility Policy 24-25 Equal Educational Opportunities 19-20 Good Conduct Rule (Athletics/Activities) 24-29 Grades, Grading Practices, Academic Recognition & Integrity 23 Health Information 11-13 Help Your Child Get Better Grades 24 Homeless Assistance & Definitions 21 Initiations, Hazing, Bullying or Harassment 18-19 Internet - Appropriate Use 21-22 Jurisdictional and Behavior Expectations 20-21 Lockers/Backpacks 8 Lunch 5-6 Parent Volunteers/Visitors 9-10 Parents/Guardians Driving Students to/from School 10 Respect for Teachers and Authority 6 School Closings 10 Search and Seizure 17 Section 504 Policy Statement 17 Severe Weather Procedures 10 Smoking, Drinking and Drugs 17 Special Education Service Delivery Plan 23-24 Staff 2 Student Complaints and Grievances 21 Student Dress Information 8 Threats 18 Waiver of Student Fees 10 Weapons 17-18

Bondurant-Farrar Middle School 300 Garfield St. SW

Bondurant, IA 50035 Phone: (515) 967-3711 Fax: (515) 957-9924 www.bfschools.org

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Teaching Staff Art Jennie Juhl Business/Personal Finance Rick Dobesh Family and Consumer Science/Health Becca Stein Instrumental Music Kat Breitbach Trey Hill Braden Wipperman Language Arts Cindy Drummond Andrea Goes Nichole Lozano Angie Wilson Math Annalise Kitchen Angie Peltz Aaron Poock Lindsay Warren Physical Education/Health Steph Eliasen Zach Pfantz Reading Kayla Dagit Andrea Luetje Kelly Murley Kate Schulz Resource Karen Moe Science Ed Brown Tami Fulton Andrew LeClere Rachel Miller Social Studies Josh Gibson Craig Kinrade Elyse Rynning Elle Stackhouse-Schultz

Teaching Staff (continued) Special Education Cassie Cleveland Julie Hansen Jackie Larsen Nicole Rowe Allie Sherman Lyndsey Wycoff STEM Maddie Beeler Talented and Gifted Tiffany Jacobson Vocal Music Betsy White World Languages Rebecca Baucum, Chinese Alexis Klein, Spanish 6th Grade Lindsay Albert, Reading & Language Arts Megan Glaser, Math & Science Counselors, Office & Other Administration Mike Kramer, Principal Shannon Cline, Dean of Students Administrative/Office Support Megan Kula Tari Osborn Building School Improvement Leader Christina Cornia Counselors Jennifer Hurley Lisa Rinehart Library Lindsey Scott, Teacher Dawn Coy, Library Associate Nurse Laura Mathis, RN School Resource Officer Deputy Jason Sadler

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REGULAR AND SPECIAL SCHEDULES

Regular Schedule (T-F) 2:00 Dismissal Schedule (M) 1st Period 8:15-8:57 1st Period 8:15-8:44 2nd Period 9:01-9:43 2nd Period 8:48-9:17 3rd Period 9:47-10:29 3rd Period 9:21-9:50 4th Period 10:33-11:15 4th Period 9:54-10:23 5th Period A 11:19-11:44 7th Period 10:27-10:56 5th Period B 11:44-12:09 5th Period A 11:00-11:25 6th Period A 12:13-12:48 5th Period B 11:25-11:50 6th Period B 12:38-1:03 6th Period A 11:54-12:19 7th Period 1:07-1:49 6th Period B 12:19-12:44 8th Period 1:55-2:35 8th Period 12:48-1:17 9th Period 2:39-3:20 9th Period 1:21-1:50 Two-Hour Late Start Schedule 1st Period 10:15-10:39 2nd Period 10:43-11:07 5th Period A 11:11-11:36 5th Period B 11:36-12:01 6th Period A 12:05-12:30 6th Period B 12:30-12:55 3rd Period 12:59-1:24 4th Period 1:28-1:53 7th Period 1:57-2:22 8th Period 2:26-2:51 9th Period 2:55-3:20 ATTENDANCE Bondurant-Farrar Middle School regular school day begins at 8:15 A.M. and ends at 3:20 P.M. (1:50 on Mondays) when students are dismissed. Students arriving after 8:15 A.M. will be considered tardy. The school laws of Iowa require a student to attend school regularly. Every day at school is important not only for learning, but the attendance record becomes a permanent part of each student's school record. The school will make an effort to contact parents/guardians who have not notified the school by 9:00 A.M. It is important that each child is accounted for by the school each day classes are held. Students should not arrive at Bondurant-Farrar Middle School prior to 8:05 A.M. unless they are here for breakfast (7:30 A.M.). Students who arrive prior to 8:05 must report to the cafeteria, seated in the gym, be in a scheduled athletic practice, or have made arrangements with a teacher. Crossing guards will be on duty from 7:55-8:15 each morning. ABSENCE Sometimes it is necessary for students to be absent from school. Parents/Guardians are requested to call the middle school attendance center (967-3711) if their child is ill or will be absent from school. If a student knows in advance that he/she will be absent, he/she should bring a note from the parents/guardians and attempt to make up the work required prior to the absence. If a student is ill, the student should stay at home. However, students need a little encouragement on days when they just don't feel like coming to school. As a rule of thumb, if a student misses more than two days of school, he/she should have a doctor's note when returning to school. The district administration maintains the right to determine excused and unexcused absences or tardies. Students who wish to participate in school-sponsored activities must attend school the entire day of the activity unless permission has been given by the principal for the student to be absent. After 10 absences, parents will be notified in writing that they will need to furnish a physician’s excuse for all future absences. Failure to produce the excuse will result in an unexcused absence and tracking under the unexcused absence policy.

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ABSENCES AND MAKING UP WORK If parents/guardians are requesting make-up work assignments because of student absences, they should contact the school by 9:00 A.M. Please remember that teachers are involved with their teaching requirements and have a limited amount of time to get things put together for home. Teachers will have the work assignments ready for parents/guardians to pick between 3:30 and 4:00 P.M. If students are only gone one day, they can make up the work upon their return to school. When an absence was not anticipated, it is expected that all school work assignments will be made up within the number of school days absent. Absences of more than three days may be made up as arranged with each teacher. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Parents/guardians will be notified by telephone upon the student’s third unverified/unexcused absence. Parents/guardians will be notified in writing upon the student’s fourth and subsequent unverified/unexcused absences. Copies will be placed in the student’s file. The principal may determine that a student with excessive unexcused/unverified absences may be kept in detention or in-school suspension until late work is completed. A student is considered truant when he/she has eight unverified/unexcused absences in one school year. An unverified absence is when he/she is absent from school without written verification from a health care provider. The school district reserves the right to determine if excessive absence (even those considered excused) will lead to grade retention. When a student has absences totaling 18 in one school year (even those excused), the school administration will meet with parents to discuss the educational plan for the student. In accordance with the State compulsory attendance law, Code of Iowa 299.1, we will contact the county attorney’s office requesting mediation for violation of the above policy. Board Policy 501.10 UNEXCUSED TARDIES Students will receive detentions or lose privileges for third and subsequent tardies per quarter for being late to class. SCHOOL TELEPHONES The office telephone is a business phone and should be used by students for emergencies only. Parents should not call the school to talk to students, except in cases of real emergency. Tardies to class or absences from class because students are using the telephones are unexcused unless a pass is received from the principal or designee. Phones are answered in the middle school office between 7:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The main middle school phone number is 967-3711. The bus garage is 967-7819 and the central office is 967-7819. PROGRESS REPORTS Progress reports for all students will be sent home via email at the midterm of each quarter. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact the school if you have any questions concerning the mid-term report. GRADE ACCELERATION The Iowa Acceleration Scale will be utilized to assess whether or not a student would benefit from being accelerated by one or more grades. This scale will be used as a tool by a committee made up of the current grade level teacher, future teacher, principal, counselor, and parents/guardians. Students being considered for whole grade acceleration will be evaluated and then placed at the beginning of the next school year. Parents or guardians should contact school officials before April 1st of the current school year if they are considering the move. AFTER SCHOOL PLANS Please be sure that your child is aware of what his/her after school plans are before school. If it is something other than the usual plans, please write a note or email to the school secretary and include your child in the email. While we understand that emergencies happen and circumstances come up during the day, we discourage habitual calling to leave messages with your child. Also, please be sure your child is picked up within ten minutes of dismissal time unless other arrangements have been made.

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BICYCLE, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, SKATES: Parents should consider the risks of allowing students to ride their bikes, scooters, skates, skateboards, or other items to school.

1. Bikes must be parked in the bike racks on the northeast corner of the building. 2. No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or skates can be ridden on school property. This includes school sidewalks. 3. The school will not be responsible for damage to or theft of any of these objects. 4. Scooters, skates, skateboards, etc. must be kept in lockers if there is room. If there is no room in the lockers, students may be asked to leave them outside with the bicycles.

LUNCH The school food service workers provide balanced meals for our students. With that in mind, we remind our patrons that pop is discouraged at lunchtime. If you bring fast food to school for your student, please encourage him/her to drink milk or juice with his/her meal. Lunches will be served each day in our schools. Students should bring money to the office between 8:05 and 8:15 or you may deposit money online. You may place any amount you wish into your child's lunch account fund. A lunch history is available to the parent on their Infinite Campus portal. Parents/Guardians are welcome to eat lunch with their children; however, we ask that you notify the school for a reservation. LUNCHROOM CONDUCT Students are expected to conduct themselves as young gentlemen and young ladies while in the lunchroom. The lunchroom should be a pleasant and enjoyable place for all. All students are asked to follow these rules:

1. Visiting may happen between students at the table. 2. Stay seated until given permission to do otherwise. 3. Food is to be eaten or kept on the tray until it’s time to clean. 4. Treat others with kindness while eating. 5. Use acceptable table manners while eating. 6. All food particles, lunch sacks, drinking straws, etc. will be picked up from the table tops and the floor

before students will be dismissed. 7. Students will be respectful at all times during lunch. 9. Due to health concerns, no trading food.

When students do not follow lunchroom conduct, administration will address the behaviors with detention and removal from the cafeteria. When lunchroom conduct is not followed within the grade level, administration will address the behaviors with a seating chart. SNACKS/TREATS All snacks sent to school for the consumption of others must be pre-packaged. In an effort to support the Healthy Kids Act, we encourage parents/guardians to provide healthy alternatives for classroom celebrations. Students are prohibited from bringing high caffeine/high sugar “energy drinks” to school as they may pose a significant and immediate health risk. Students may bring a bottle which can only have water during the school day. Food and drink may only be consumed in designated areas and items stored in lockers must be unopened. Information about the Healthy Kids Act can be found on the Iowa Department of Education website. Also, students in our school have food allergies, and we specifically have students with significant and severe peanut allergies. Teachers and appropriate staff will be made aware of these allergies, and any student who sees potential dangers or contaminants should contact school staff immediately so it can be addressed. Being allergen aware as students, parents, and staff allows all middle school students to learn how to support peers in developing self-awareness about these potential health risks. SCHOOL DELIVERIES We discourage delivery of flowers, candy arrangements, and/or balloons to school. Students will be notified at the end of the school day to pick them up in the office.

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USE OF SCHOOL OWNED PROPERTY, BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT It is necessary for all individuals to respect public property. We ask that our buildings be treated with pride. Our students should use good judgment in caring for the buildings and equipment and obey the following rules:

1. Defacing of books, walls, floors, desks, and other equipment is unacceptable. 2. Waste paper and towels placed in the proper places. 3. Restrooms to be cared for as they are at home.

Any damage done to books, buildings, and equipment by students will be charged to the student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) for repair or replacement. RESPECT FOR TEACHERS AND AUTHORITY In order to maintain a good educational atmosphere, it is necessary for students to understand and respect the authority of the teachers and other adults working in the school. Student conflicts sometimes arise in the classroom and other areas of school property. These conflicts should be resolved in a quick and equitable manner. Students who lose their tempers or control are not only causing problems for themselves, they also interfere with the education of others. Students should understand the adults in the school represent the parents/guardians and have the authority and control of the students. STUDENT CONDUCT All students are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the school. Good conduct is one aspect of a student becoming a responsible citizen of our school and community. Consistently poor conduct will result in necessary disciplinary actions. All students are expected to walk while in the building. Loud and boisterous behavior is not acceptable. Proper manners and courtesy to others should be observed. Proper conduct by students will make a happy, pleasant place to learn. STUDY HALL CONDUCT Students may: 1. Do their homework. 2. Visit with another student about homework assignments, if granted permission. 3. Check out to the library if they have a pass and are not on the ineligibility list, missing assignment, or missed detention list. 4. Go to another teacher’s class if they have a pass. Students may not: 1. Just sit with nothing to do. 2. Sleep. 3. Talk without permission. 4. Play games without an educational purpose. 5. Move around the study hall. 6. Check out of the study hall to go elsewhere in the building without permission from the study hall supervisor. The study hall supervisor does not have to let you leave even if you have a pass. He/she is the final authority on what you are allowed to do. Students will: 1. Cooperate with the study hall supervisor. 2. Return to study hall from other destinations before the bell. The study hall supervisor is in charge of all activities for the study hall. Students have to cooperate with their supervisor. BUS CONDUCT Safety, Rules & Expectations - please refer to the transportation policies on the BFCSD website. For additional rules and practices related to transportation services, please reference the board policies included in the link above. PHYSICAL EDUCATION All middle school students are expected to participate in the regular physical education programs. Students will be excused for one day with a written note from a parent/guardian. Students who expect to be excused for more than one P.E. class must have a doctor's written excuse. All students must wear proper shoes and comfortable clothing for exercising and jogging in class. The gym floors are maple wood and proper shoes (either tie or Velcro closures) are needed for the safety of the student. Dress shoes, high tops without strings, backless shoes, sandals, black-soled shoes or hard-soled street shoes/clogs/boots are not acceptable footwear for physical education class.

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DETENTION Students can receive detention as a result of violating a school rule/policy. If this happens, parents will receive a call or email from the teacher, the principal or authorized school staff member the day the detention is issued. If possible, the detention is to be served that night.There is one posted detention day per week and lasts until 4:00. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide transportation either to the detention in the morning or from the detention after school. School personnel will not transport students home. Students who skip detention will be assigned lunch detention until the time is made up and will not be able to go to the library for study hall. STUDENT DRESS INFORMATION An individual’s grooming, the way they dress, and how they behave do have a bearing on how others react to them. Students should try their best to be clean and neat, so as to bring out their very best efforts. Students should also remember that school is a business-like setting and appropriate attire is required. The entire adult staff at Bondurant-Farrar Middle School will handle incidents of objectionable or offensive attire. The principal will have the final say. Students are expected to display personal cleanliness, neatness, and appropriateness of attire at school or school activities. Examples of objectionable things would be obscene or suggestive words, symbols or pictures, racist and/or sexist slogans or those dealing with drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Alcohol, tobacco, or drug advertising on clothes will not be acceptable. Bare midriff outfits, short shorts/skirts, hoods, and hats are not appropriate school attire. Also not acceptable are undergarments and cleavage that are visible. The minimum requirements for shirts are no spaghetti straps (minimum width is one inch) and shirt straps must go over both shoulders (no halter tops, shirts that tie in the back of the neck, etc). The appropriateness of attire will be determined by the principal. Students not complying with the policy regarding appropriate attire may be asked to change into other clothing that they have at school, change into other clothing as provided by the school, be sent home, and/or receive other disciplinary action for repeated violations. GANGS Students are not allowed to do the following:

● Wear or display gang related or colored handkerchiefs ● Wear clothing associated with gangs ● Wear gang related jewelry ● Throw hand signs or gestures ● Write or draw gang graffiti on any school property, planners, or on themselves ● Say gang related slang words ● Participate in gang activities or recruitment of members while on school grounds

Anyone involved in gang related activities or graffiti can be charged with criminal gang participation--- 723A.2, which is a minimum of a class “D” felony. LOCKERS & BACKPACKS/BAGS/PURSES Students are assigned individual lockers at orientation or on their first day of school. Lockers are equipped with a combination lock and it is advised that your student practice working on one prior to the beginning of school. Students are to store purses, bags, backpacks, or similar items in the assigned lockers. These items are to remain in lockers during the school day unless given permission by the principal. A minor referral will be issued to students who intentionally jam their lockers open. TOYS, GAMES, ACCESSORIES, ETC. Students should not bring handheld gaming devices, iPods, MP3 players, radios, or other toys to school. At the discretion of the teacher, students may use wired headphones/earbuds. Loss or destruction of said items will not be replaced at school expense. These items may only be used at school with permission from the principal. ELECTRONIC DEVICES The Board believes that electronic communication devices, including, but not limited to cellular phones, bluetooth enabled watches, or other varieties of digital personal devices can cause disruption to the school environment and interfere with student learning. The school is not responsible for damage or theft of any personal devices.

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Students will not be allowed to use cellular phones or other personal electronic devices in classrooms. Any such devices brought into the building must be stored in a student locker and shut off. Any exceptions to the above must have the prior approval of the administration. Parents/guardians of students found to be in violation of this policy will be notified and the items confiscated. The first time an item is confiscated, it will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. An item confiscated for a second or subsequent time must be picked up by the student’s parent/guardian. Students may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension. Board Policy 508.7 Personal electronic devices (examples include but are not limited to: cell phones, smartwatches with cellular/syncing capabilities, bluetooth headphones/earbuds, etc.) are not to be used during the school day. Students are expected to keep those devices in their school-assigned locker during the day. Any student who refuses the request of a staff member to put their electronic device away will be directed to report to the office and addressed accordingly by administration. The use of a phone to take pictures in locker rooms, bathrooms, or any area where a student may disrobe, or without permission of the photo subject is strictly forbidden. Audio or video reproduction and/or posting of such video to the internet or use in any other way without prior permission from the teachers, administration, or designee is also strictly forbidden. Violation of this rule can result in the following, up to and including but not limited to: loss of the device for a period specified by the principal, loss of school privileges, punishment up to and including detention/suspension, referral to law enforcement, or in severe cases, taken before the Board for purposes of expulsion. VOLUNTEERS/FIELD TRIPS Volunteers are an important part of the school program. Parents/guardians may help chaperone students on field trips. We welcome their help and attendance. However, the school does not allow younger siblings to attend these trips. The trips are part of an educational experience and will be treated as such. All students are required to ride the bus to/from all trips; parents are not permitted to provide transportation for students unless previous arrangements have been made with the principal. Parents/guardians who are not able to help at school may volunteer to provide nutritious treats and refreshments for class parties. Volunteers that are asked to directly supervise students on field trips or in the school must fill out and file a background check with the school. This must be done annually. PARENT/GUARDIAN VISITATION AND OTHER VISITORS Parents/Guardians are welcome and encouraged to visit their child's/children's class any time after the first and prior to the last week of school. Prior to visiting the classroom, parents/guardians must notify the office of their presence upon arrival, be checked in by the school security monitoring system, and be issued a visitor's tag. Visitors who do not may be asked to leave. Any parent/guardian wanting to visit may do so at any time during school hours, except when a class may occasionally be involved in an activity, such as the administration of standardized examinations, when the nature of that activity is such that the presence of any adult in the classroom, other than the teacher, will be inherently disruptive. On such occasions, the principal shall advise the parent of the special situation and shall, at the time, arrange for a visitation at a later date. Parents/Guardians are encouraged not to bring younger brothers and sisters along during the visit. When a parent/guardian arrives at school for the purpose of visiting a classroom, or for any other purpose, he or she shall first stop at the office. The principal or designee shall accompany the parent/guardian to the classroom involved. While visiting a classroom, a parent/guardian must not interrupt the class in any way. If the parent/guardian desires to ask questions or to confer with the teacher, he or she must make arrangements for a conference with the teacher upon leaving the classroom or contact the teacher at a later time for an appointment. In order not to unreasonably interfere with the education of the children or the school program, and in order not to overcrowd a particular classroom, the principal shall have the right to restrict the number of visitors to a particular classroom, and shall have the right to determine a reasonable period of time for a visitor to remain in the classroom. A parent/guardian having more than one child in the same school may visit each child's classroom, proceeding from one class to the other. The principal's office is to have full knowledge at all times of the number and whereabouts of visitors in the building.

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Students wishing to have a friend or relative visit them may have visitors eat lunch with them if pre-arranged and approved by the principal or designee. Visitors are not allowed into the classrooms unless under very unique and special circumstances and only with the permission from the building principal. The principal shall have complete authority to exclude from the school premises any persons whom he or she has reason to believe are disrupting the educational programs in the classroom or in the school, are disrupting the teachers or children on the premises, or whom the principal believes are on the premises for the purpose of committing an illegal act. LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER The library contains resource books, periodicals, and recreational reading materials. Students are permitted to check out books from the school library at selected times. Books checked out of the library are the responsibility of the student. Lost or damaged books must be paid for by the student responsible. It is important to have the books returned at the proper time to help prevent lost books. The student must follow the appropriate procedures for checking out materials. PARENTS/GUARDIANS DRIVING STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL Directions for drop off/pick up are available on the school website. Parents visiting the school before or after school should park in the north or west lots. During the school day visitors may park on the east side of the building. Students may be dropped off for early morning practices or picked up after practices on the west side of the building. Parents/guardians may drive cautiously between the middle school and Anderson Elementary during the school day. WAIVER OF STUDENT FEES Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced price lunch, the Family Investment Program (FIP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), transportation assistance under open enrollment, or who are in foster care are eligible for reduced rate or a waiver of fees. Students whose families are experiencing a temporary financial difficulty may be eligible for temporary waiver of these fees. Parents/guardians or students who believe they may qualify for temporary financial hardship should contact the principal at registration time for a waiver form. This waiver does not carry over from year to year and must be completed annually. STUDENT DIRECTORY/PHOTOGRAPH INFORMATION The administration may release the following types of directory information/photographs to the public using discretion relative to the privacy of the student and the family and the totality of the surrounding circumstances: name, address, telephone listing, date of birth, participation in officially recognized teams, and activities. Photographs or likenesses may be released without written consent. Parents/Guardians not wanting their child's directory information/photograph to be given out and/or published must notify the principal in writing no later than September 15th of the school year. SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES In the event of severe weather, which might develop during the school day, students will be retained in their respective schools until such time as they can be safely dismissed or transported home by school bus. Emergency procedures for severe weather conditions have been adopted to insure the safety of the children. Emergency procedure drills are conducted as part of the school safety program. Parents/Guardians should not call the school during the peak of a storm, as it is important to keep the telephone lines clear. SCHOOL CLOSINGS Announcements for school closings, late starts, or early dismissals because of building emergencies or severe weather will be sent out via School Messenger. School Messenger will send out alerts to Infinite Campus contact information for primary contacts including text, email, and direct phone call, as well as social media postings to Facebook and Twitter. The District will also attempt to contact traditional media outlets such as WHO Radio/TV 13, KCCI-TV 8, WOI-TV 5, KRNT 1350 AM, KIOA 93.3 FM, kcci.com, and whotv.com. HEALTH INFORMATION: School Nurses The school nurses will serve all four attendance centers of the Bondurant-Farrar CSD. They supervise the various health programs of the schools and work with children on current health problems. Each building secretary is always knowledgeable of the nurse's schedule.

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Immunizations By the day of enrollment, parents/guardians must submit the necessary data to show their child has completed his/her immunizations or qualifies for a provisional certificate according to Iowa Law. Board Policy 507.1 Dental and Lead Screening All students entering kindergarten are required to provide proof of dental and lead screening prior to the first day of school. Another dental screen will be required prior to entry into ninth grade. Administration of Medication to Students A. Proper labeling:

1. Prescribed medication: All prescribed medications shall be maintained in the original prescription container and labeled with the following:

● Name of student ● Name of medication ● Directions for use/storage ● Name of physician ● Name and address of pharmacy ● Date of prescription

2. Over-the-counter medications: All over the counter medications shall be maintained in the original container in which they were purchased.

B. Parent/Guardian written consent on a dated statement: A parent/guardian signature on a statement requesting and authorizing the school personnel to administer the medication must accompany the medication. (BP 507.2E2)

C. Record of administration: Each time the medication is administered, a record shall be maintained in the nurse's office. The record shall include the student's name, date, time, name of the medication, amount given, and the signature or initials of the person who administered the medication.

D. Medication reactions: Any unusual conditions or behaviors following the administration of medication should be reported to the school nurse, if available or to the parent/guardian immediately. Reactions to medication should be recorded.

E. Definition of medications: Those health products covered by the medication policy include all prescription medications and over-the-counter products, including but not limited to: pain relievers, cold remedies, cough syrups, antacids, cough drops, throat lozenges, etc.

F. Security:

1. No medications are to be carried during school hours by students nor stored in pockets, purses, school bags, lunch boxes, lockers, teacher desks, sports equipment bags, etc. The only exception would be with a physician’s written orders and a parent/guardian written authorization for a student to carry the medication with him/her for self-administration as necessary (ie: inhalers, diabetic supplies, emergency medications).

2. ALL medications, either prescription or over-the-counter, must be brought to the school nurse by a parent or other authorized and approved adult. Absolutely no medications are to be transported to/from school by any student. Any student found with unauthorized medications will be referred to school administration.

3. All medications will be stored in a secure area, accessible only to those who are authorized to administer the medication.

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4. The building principal shall designate those in each building who are authorized to administer the medication. Those authorized will receive instructions from the school nurse concerning administration and confidentiality of medications.

5. At the end of the school year or the end of the dispensing time, any remaining medication must be picked up by the parent or an authorized and approved adult within two weeks of the last day of school. All medication not picked up will be disposed of in an appropriate manner in accordance with medication disposal guidelines as set forth by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov)

G. Tylenol/acetaminophen (Advil/ibuprofen – High School and Middle School Only): Tylenol/acetaminophen medication will be available in each building and may be administered to students if the pupil information card signed by the parent or guardian indicates permission. After ten doses of OTC pain reliever have been administered to any one student, the parent/guardian will be notified and a doctor order will be required before any additional OTC medication will be made available.

H. Alternative medical therapies and supplements will not be dispensed by school staff. Exceptions to the above may be granted by the Superintendent for religious conflict or other acceptable reasons. (BP 507.2 13) ** Please note! Pharmacies will provide a second prescription container with a duplicate label...when you request it. This can be used for school use, and will remain at school until all medication has been finished. This procedure is safer than transporting medication daily to and from school. Fever Any child with a temperature of 100.0 degrees or higher should stay home from school. They should not return to school until they have had a normal temperature (without medicine) for 24 hours. Accidents and Illness at School When a child has a fever of 100.0 or greater, vomits, has diarrhea or gets an injury that requires medical attention, parents/guardians will be notified. It is very important that the information on the registration card be as accurate and complete as possible. Parents/guardians should notify the school of any changes in information on the card from the beginning of school. No child is sent home until prior arrangements have been made. In case the parents/guardians cannot be contacted, the school will contact the person designated on the registration card by the parent. If no one can be reached or in extreme emergencies, the school will transport the student to the nearest physician or hospital, by the best transportation available. Lice Please inform the school nurse or secretary if your child contracts lice. If head lice are detected by the school nurse, parents of the affected student will be notified by phone, provided educational materials on treatment, and review treatment protocols. Annual Screenings Every student at the elementary will be screened annually for height, weight, vision and hearing. Any abnormal findings will be reported to the parent/guardian immediately. Students at the middle and high school will be screened for the above only upon request from a parent, teacher or Heartland AEA consultant. If you would rather your student NOT participate in annual screenings, please submit your request in writing to the school nurse in the building your student attends before September 1 of each year.

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TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL? Winter colds and other illnesses attack children. You don't want your child to miss school; but neither do you want to send a sick child to school and endanger him or her and other children as well. When should your child stay home from school? Here are a few guidelines you might wish to follow:

● A runny nose is the way many children respond to pollen, dust, chalk, or simply a change of season. If it isn't a common cold, then it's an allergy and allergies aren't contagious. Don't keep the child home.

● A bad cough or cold symptoms can indicate a severe cold, bronchitis, flu, or even pneumonia. Some children suffer one cold after another all winter long and a run-of-the-mill cold should not be a reason to miss school. But if your child is not acting "right", has difficulty breathing, or is becoming dehydrated, it could be serious. Check with your pediatrician right away.

● Diarrhea and vomiting make children very uncomfortable, and being near a bathroom becomes a top priority. If your child has episodes of diarrhea and vomiting, accompanied by fever, a rash, or general weakness, consult a doctor and keep your child out of school until the illness passes. As your school nurse, I recommend keeping your child home even with a single episode of diarrhea or vomiting. These symptoms may be indicative of the beginning of an illness. Before returning to school, your child needs to be symptom free for 24 hours.

● Fever is an important symptom; when it occurs along with a sore throat, an earache, nausea, listlessness, or a rash, your child may be carrying something very contagious. Most pediatricians advise parents to keep children home during the course of a fever and for an additional 24 hours after the fever has passed.

● Strep throat and scarlet fever are highly contagious conditions caused by a streptococcal (bacterial) infection. They usually arrive with a sore throat and high fever. Some 12 to 48 hours after the onset of scarlet fever, a rash will also appear. A child with either strep throat or scarlet fever should be kept home and treated with antibiotics, as prescribed by a physician. After 24 hours on an antibiotic, a child is usually no longer contagious and may--with a doctor's permission--return to school.

● Conjunctivitis or pink eye is highly contagious and uncomfortable, so take heed when your child complains of an eye or eyes burning, itching, and producing a whitish discharge. Minor cases (caused by a virus) and severe cases (caused by bacteria) require treatment with prescription eye drops. It is best to keep your child home until your doctor says it's all right to return.

● Mites and lice once brought into a home or school can quickly produce an epidemic of wholesale itching and scratching. Mites are tiny insects in the same class as scabies. Lice are tiny parasites (like ticks) that thrive on the warm, damp scalps of children. Caution your child against sharing anybody else's combs and brushes or clothing, especially hats. If your child becomes a "host" to mites or lice, check with your doctor or the school nurse for the most effective way to disinfect your child - and all the child's clothing and bedding.

● Ear infections, unless properly treated, can cause permanent hearing damage. Here again you should follow the 24-hour rule for fever and antibiotic therapy.

● Chickenpox, a viral disease, is not life threatening to children, but is very uncomfortable and extremely contagious. If your child has a fever, is itching, and begins to sprout pink or red spots (with a "watery" center) on the back, chest, and/or face, the chances are good it's chicken pox. Please tell the school if it is; it's important the school knows this information. Keep your child home for at least a week from the time you first noticed the symptoms or at least two days after the last spot has appeared, whichever period is longer.

● Measles (or Rubella) is a viral infection that attacks a child's respiratory system causing a dry hacking cough, general weariness, inflamed eyes and a fever. If these symptoms appear, keep your child at home and consult your doctor right away to avert more serious complications. If it is confirmed as measles, let the school know so they may be alert to symptoms appearing among other children. The measles' rash of tiny hard bumps will next appear on the child's face, behind the ears, and down the body. Your doctor may advise you to keep your child home for several days after the rash has disappeared.

● Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial infection that is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes and other people breathe in the infected droplets. Pertussis starts like a cold with symptoms of a runny nose and an irritating cough. Within one to two weeks the cough develops into coughing fits. A doctor must diagnose Pertussis with a positive nasal swab that is sent to a certified laboratory. Treatment of Pertussis must be with an appropriate antibiotic. Pertussis is considered a communicable disease, and all positive nasal swabs are reported to the Department of Public Health. The Department of Public Health determines the criteria for isolation of the infected individual and notification of those who may have been in close contact with an infected person.

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Bondurant-Farrar Middle School 6th - 8th Course Selection

This document is furnished to assist students and parents in the course selection process. The curriculum of Bondurant-Farrar Middle School has been developed to provide a general education foundation to all students while offering opportunities for exploration in various fields.

6th GRADE 7th GRADE 8th GRADE

Language Arts 6 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8

Math 6 or *Math 6+ Math 7 or *Math 7+ Math 8 or *Algebra

Reading 6 or *Reading 6+ Reading 7 or *Reading 7+ Reading 8 or *Reading 8+

Science 6 Science 7 Science 8

Social Studies 6 Social Studies 7 Social Studies 8

P.E. P.E. P.E.

Health Health Health

STEM Financial Literacy Financial Literacy

Art Exploratory Rotation: Art, Career, Design & Modeling, Family & Consumer Science

Exploratory Rotation: Art, Career, Automation & Robotics, Family & Consumer Science

Must choose 1 music course from the following options: Band, Choir, or General Music

Must choose 1 elective per semester from the following options: Advanced Art, Band, Child Development, Chinese, Spanish, Choir, Computer Programming, LEGO Robotics, Video Production, Medical Detectives

Must choose 1 elective per semester from the following options: Advanced Art, Band, Ceramics, Chinese, Spanish, Choir, Computer Programming, Design & Modeling 2.0, Food & Nutrition,Video Productions, Bluejay Digital, Medical Detectives

*TAG *TAG *TAG

*Teacher placement required

How Is Teacher Placement Determined? Math Placement Each grade level, sixth, seventh, and eighth, offer an advanced course section in the subject of math (6+, 7+, Algebra). This course is offered to those students who:

● Score high proficiency on the Iowa Assessment math scores for two of the last three academic years (95th percentile or higher)

● Score high proficiency on the FastBridge aMath assessment (85th percentile or higher) ● Demonstrate strong classroom performance in the previous grade in the area of math ● Score 70% or higher on a placement assessment of skills

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6+ will cover all 6th and 7th grade standards, excluding geometry in 7th grade. 7+ will cover the 7th grade geometry standards and 8th grade standards. Algebra will be aligned with the high school level course. Students placed in this course will be expected to complete all work in a timely manner, maintain an A or B average, and work well both individually and collaboratively. Grades earned in Algebra I will be part of the student’s high school transcript.

Reading Placement Each grade level, sixth, seventh, and eighth, offer an advanced course section in the subject of reading. This course is offered to those students who:

● Score high proficiency on the Iowa Assessment reading scores for two of the last three academic years (95th percentile or higher)

● Score high proficiency on the FastBridge aReading comprehension assessment (85th percentile or higher)

● Demonstrate strong classroom performance in the previous grade in the area of reading

This course will cover all of grade level standards and will also allow for challenge/enrichment activities and learning within each unit and topic we study. Students placed in this course will be expected to work well, both individually as well as within group or partner settings, to be successful in this course.

TAG Placement In order to qualify for TAG services at Bondurant-Farrar, a student needs to:

● Score at or above the 97th percentile on a majority of Iowa Assessments subtests or the new Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), or on a-Reading/a-Math tests, based on grade-level norms.

● Score at or above the 96th percentile (9th stanine) on two of the three subtests (verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal) of the Cognitive Abilities Tests (CogAT) or have a complete composite score at or above the 96th percentile when compared to norms for students of the same age.

7th and 8th Grade Elective Class Descriptions Child Development This class will focus on basic concepts of child development with an emphasis on caring for and working with school-age children. We will discuss topics related to babysitting and keeping kids safe when they are in your care. Students will practice planning and implementing activities for elementary school-aged children. This course may include visits to the elementary buildings. We will also talk about a healthy environment for children in terms of nutrition and positive emotional and social development. Food and Nutrition This class will build on the basic concepts of nutrition and healthy meal preparation. Students will learn about developing healthy habits when cooking and eating and will practice meal preparation in the lab. We will discuss MyPlate, nutrients and how we can incorporate those concepts into meals. Students will also learn about basic skills related to food preparation such as measuring, kitchen equipment, cooking techniques and sanitation. Video Production Students will be responsible for filming events during and after school and producing those videos for a public audience. Students will learn how to effectively shoot quality video, edit with the use of iMovie and/or other software, and maintain a school YouTube account. Some elements of Adobe Photoshop and digital design may be incorporated as well.

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Bluejay Digital (Must have previously taken Video Production) Bluejay Digital builds on skills learned in video production to produce "The Rant." Students will film, edit, write, and produce news packages and help contribute to other tasks as needed. In addition, students will also learn basic graphic design skills in order to create advertisements for BFMS activities. Lego Robotics In this course students will work with small groups to build LEGO Robotics pieces in order to solve challenges. The course will also involve some computer programming in order to get the LEGO Robots to move as desired. Computer Programming In this elective students will be granted the opportunity to program objects and see their results on an object other than their computer. It is not necessary to have a background in programming in order to take this course. We will not be using Scratch for a platform for this programming. Medical Detectives In the Medical Detectives class, students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they collect and analyze medical data to diagnose disease. They solve medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, measure and interpret vital signs, dissect a sheep brain, investigate disease outbreaks, and explore how a breakdown within the human body can lead to dysfunction. Advanced Art Advanced Art will give students opportunities to complete projects and learning that Exploratory Art does not allow for due to its short 6 week length. Projects will include painting, ceramics (clay), mixed media, and opportunities for students to propose art projects. Ceramics (Must have previously taken advanced art) Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you love clay? Sign up for ceramics! We will go over various hand-building techniques including coiling and slab building, as well as touch on some history of ceramics and famous ceramic artists. There will also be an introduction to the potter's wheel if time allows. It will be hard work and messy at times, but also loads of fun! Chinese This exploratory class introduces students to the basic Chinese language skills. Students will learn Chinese phonetics (pinyin), Chinese character structure as well as Chinese culture. In this class, students will be actively introduced to the language structure and use through role-play, songs, games and situational videos. Spanish This course provides a basic introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world. The student will attain an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking. Students will learn the target language through songs, stories, relevant activities and videos. This course is strongly recommended for any student interested in learning a second language. Spanish I (for high school credit) This course provides an introduction to the language and culture of the Spanish speaking world. Emphasis will be placed on the student attaining an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Culture is presented in conjunction with these four skills. This course is strongly recommended for the college-bound student and also for any student interested in learning a second language. **Please note that since this class is offered for high school credit that grades earned for this class will be part of the student’s high school transcript.

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SECTION 504 POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the Bondurant-Farrar Board of Education to provide a free and appropriate public education to each disabled student within its jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled under this policy even though they do not require services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Due process rights of disabled students and their parents/guardians under Section 504 will be enforced. The Director of Curriculum and Staff Development is the coordinator of Section 504 activities. If you have questions, please call 515-967-7819. SEARCH AND SEIZURE School authorities may, without a search warrant, search a student, student lockers, desks, work areas, or student automobiles under the circumstances as outlined in Code No. 502.8 to maintain order and discipline in the schools, to promote the educational environment, and to protect the safety and welfare of students and school personnel. School authorities may seize any illegal or unauthorized materials discovered in the search. SMOKING, DRINKING AND DRUGS The Board prohibits the distribution, dispensing, manufacturing, possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, controlled substances, inhalants, or "look alike" substances that appear to be tobacco, beer, wine, alcohol, or controlled substances by students while on school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school owned and/or operated school or chartered buses; while attending or engaged in school activities; or while away from school grounds. The Board believes such illegal, unauthorized or contraband materials cause disruption to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees, or visitors. Violation of this policy by students will result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. Use, purchase, or being in possession of cigarettes, tobacco or tobacco products for those under the age of eighteen, may be reported to the local law enforcement authorities. Possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol, inhalants, illicit drugs, and/or of a controlled substance may also be reported to the local law enforcement authorities. Students who violate the terms of this policy may be required to satisfactorily complete a substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the school board. If such student fails to satisfactorily complete such a program, the student may be subject to discipline including suspension or expulsion. Board Policy 502.7 WEAPONS The Board believes weapons, other dangerous objects, and look-alikes in school district facilities are disruptive to the school environment or present a threat to the health and safety of students, employees and visitors on the school district premises or property within the jurisdiction of the school district. School district property and events are not an appropriate place for weapons, dangerous objects and look-alikes. Weapons and other dangerous objects and look-alikes shall be taken from students and others who bring them onto the school district property or onto property within the jurisdiction of the school district or from students who are within the control of the school district. Parents/Guardians of students found to possess weapons, dangerous objects or look-a-likes on school property shall be notified of the incident. Confiscation of weapons, dangerous objects or look-a-likes shall be reported to the law enforcement officials, and the student will be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. Students bringing a firearm to school shall be expelled for not less than twelve months and will be referred to law enforcement authorities. The superintendent shall have the authority to recommend this expulsion requirement be modified for a student on a case-by-case basis. For purposes of this portion of this policy, the term "firearm" includes any weapon which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, the frame or receiver of any such weapon, a

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muffler or silencer for such a weapon, or any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas. Weapons under the control of law enforcement officials shall be exempt from this policy. The principal may allow authorized persons to display weapons or other dangerous objects for educational purposes. Such a display shall also be exempt from this policy. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. Board Policy 502.6 DANGEROUS ACTIONS OR OBJECTS Students who pose a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others in the school may be immediately suspended and recommended for expulsion. Such threats can be demonstrated through assault on another, verbalized intent to injure or attempts to injure him/herself or another, possession of weapons and/or any explosive materials or devices on school property, or any willful action expected to cause harm to persons or property. Examples of dangerous actions, which will be a violation of this policy shall include, but not be limited to, the use or possession of firecrackers, the lighting of any unauthorized fire, and causing any false alarm to be sounded or reported. Persons found in violation of this policy should expect to be denied access to school property and all school functions. So there can be no misunderstanding, even a student who has completed all requirements for graduation, found in violation of this policy, can expect to be denied the right to be present at commencement exercises. Violators of this policy may be reported to civil authorities. Board Policy 502.6A THREATS All threats of violence, whether oral, written, or symbolic, against students, staff, or to school facilities are prohibited. All such threats will be promptly investigated. Law enforcement may be contacted. Threats issued and delivered away from school or school activities may be grounds for disciplinary action if the threat impacts the orderly and efficient operation of the school. Students engaging in threatening behavior will face disciplinary consequences up to and including expulsion. The following factors will be considered in determining the extent to which a student will be disciplined for threatening or terroristic behavior:

● the background of the student, including any history of violence or prior threatening behavior; ● the student's access to weapons of any kind; the circumstances surrounding the threat; the age of the student; ● the mental and emotional maturity of the student; ● cooperation of the student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s) in the investigation; ● the existence of the student's juvenile or criminal history; ● the degree of legitimate alarm or concern in the school community created by the threat; ● and any other relevant information from any credible source.

INITIATIONS, HAZING, BULLYING OR HARASSMENT Harassment, bullying and abuse are violations of school district policies, rules and regulations and, in some cases, may also be a violation of criminal or other laws. The school district has the authority to report students violating this rule to law enforcement officials. Students who feel that they have been harassed, or bullied should:

o Communicate to the harasser or bully that the student expects the behavior to stop, if the student is comfortable doing so. If the student needs assistance communicating with the harasser or bully, the student should ask a teacher, counselor or principal to help.

o If the harassment or bullying does not stop, or the other student does not feel comfortable confronting the harasser or bully, the student should:

▪ Tell a teacher, counselor or principal; and ▪ Write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the teacher, counselor or

principal including: ● what, when and where it happened; ● who was involved; ● exactly what was said or what the harasser or bully did; ● witnesses to the harassment or bullying; ● what the student said or did, either at the time or later;

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● how the student felt; and how the harasser or bully responded. o The Bullying/Harassment Form is located on the BFMS website.

Students accused of bullying/harassment will be given due process. In founded cases, disciplinary action will be taken. Discipline will be handled on a case-by-case basis, but determining factors will include severity and repeated occurrences. The level of discipline initiated will be determined by a building administrator, and the severity/significance of the incident may require stated discipline levels in Occurrences 1-3 below to be surpassed. Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Harassment or bullying on the basis of age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status or familial status includes conduct of a verbal or physical nature that is designed to embarrass, distress, agitate, disturb or trouble persons when:

o places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property; o has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; o has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or o has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the

services, activities, or privileges provided by a school. Refer to Board of Education policy for further definitions and procedural details concerning the filing of complaints. Please contact the building or district office for information. If an incident of bullying and/or harassment is substantiated: Occurrence 1

● The student will meet with a school counselor ● Discussion of possible future steps and consequences ● A school counselor will document the incident and notify the administration ● A school counselor or principal will notify parents ● Student will be issued consequences ranging from a verbal warning to 1 day of ISS

Occurrence 2 ● Student will meet with a school counselor and administration ● Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) will meet with a school counselor and administration ● SRO will be notified of pattern of behavior ● Student will receive consequences ranging from detention to 1 day ISS

Occurrence 3 ● Student will meet with principal and SRO ● SRO will make a referral to the court and charges may be filed with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office ● Student, parents, administration and SRO will meet ● Student will be issued consequences ranging from 3 days ISS to 10 days OSS

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator - Chad Carlson, Director of Administrative Services, 300 Garfield St. SW, Bondurant, IA 50035, 515-967-7819, carlsonc@bfschools.org or Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone (312) 730-1560, Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES Physical or sexual abuse of students, including inappropriate and intentional sexual behavior, by employees will not be tolerated. The definition of employees for the purpose of this policy includes not only those who work for pay, but also those who are volunteers of the school district under the direction and control of the school district. Employees found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

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mailto:carlsonc@bfschools.orgmailto:OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

The school district will respond promptly to allegations of abuse of students by school district employees by investigating or arranging for the investigation of an allegation. The processing of a complaint or allegation will be handled confidentially to the maximum extent possible. Employees are required to assist in the investigation when requested to provide information and to maintain the confidentiality of the reporting and investigation process. The school district has appointed a Level I investigator and alternate Level I investigator. The school district has also arranged for a trained, experienced professional to serve as the Level II investigator. The Level I investigator and alternate will be provided training in the conducting of an investigation at the expense of the school district. The names of the investigators shall be listed in the student handbook, published annually in the local newspaper, and posted in all school facilities. The superintendent is responsible for drafting administrative regulations to implement this policy. The BFCSD has appointed Mr. Chad Carlson, Director of Administrative Services, 300 Garfield SW, Bondurant, IA (515)-967-7819, as level-one investigators. Board Policy 402.3 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, RESTRAINT, AND PHYSICAL CONFINEMENT AND DETENTION State law forbids school employees from using corporal punishment against any student. Certain actions by school employees are not considered corporal punishment. Additionally, school employees may use “reasonable and necessary force, not designed or intended to cause pain” to do certain things, such as prevent harm to persons or property. State law also places limits on school employees’ abilities to restrain or confine and detain any student. The law limits why, how, where, and for how long a school employee may restrain or confine and detain a child. If a child is restrained or confined and detained, the school must maintain documentation and must provide certain types of notice to the child’s parent. If you have any questions about this state law, please contact the building principal. The complete text of the law and additional information is available on the Iowa Department of Education’s website: www.iowa.gov/educate.

JURISDICTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS This handbook is an extension of board policy and is a reflection of the goals and objectives of the school board. The board, administration and employees expect students to conduct themselves in a manner fitting their age level and maturity and with respect and consideration of the rights of others. Students, teachers, employees and visitors are expected to treat each other with respect and courtesy so that all may be safe within the school environment. Students may not use abusive language, profanity or obscene gestures or language. This handbook and the district policies, rules and regulations are in effect while students are on school grounds, school district property or on property within the jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-owned and/or school-operated buses or vehicles or chartered buses; while attending or engaged in school activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management and welfare of the school district or involves students or staff. School district policies, rules and regulations are in effect 12 months a year. A violation of school district policy, rule, and regulation or student handbook may result in disciplinary action and may affect a student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities whether the violation occurred while school was in session or while school was not in session. Students are expected to comply with and abide by the school district’s policies, rules, regulations and student handbook. Students who fail to abide by the school district’s policies, rules, regulations and student handbook may be disciplined for conduct which disrupts or interferes with the education program, conduct which disrupts the orderly and efficient operation of the school district or school activity; conduct which disrupts the rights of other students to obtain their education or to participate in school activities; or conduct which interrupts the maintenance of a disciplined atmosphere. Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, removal from the classroom, detention, suspension, probation and expulsion. Discipline can also include prohibition from participating in extracurricular activities, including athletics. The discipline imposed is based upon the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident and the student’s record. The school reserves and retains the right to modify, eliminate or establish school district policies, rules, regulations and student handbook provisions as circumstances warrant, including those contained in the handbook. Students are expected to know the contents of the handbook and comply with it. Students or parents with questions or concerns may contact the

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Bondurant-Farrar Middle School office for information about the current enforcement of the policies, rules, regulations or student handbook of the school district. HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND DEFINITIONS Listed below are the definitions for homeless children. As per the Educational Secondary and Elementary Act (ESEA) also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), local education agencies are required to notify the community at large of the definitions of various homeless categories. This is done so that those parent-guardian/students who meet the criteria of these categories can receive special assistance from the school district and other governmental agencies. Should parent-guardian/students find themselves in a particular situation as described below, they should contact Bondurant-Farrar Middle School and ask for a school Counselor, the School-to-Home Coordinator, or a Principal. Action will be taken upon request for assistance and verification of the request. Homeless definitions: Homeless means individuals who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and includes:

Sheltered/transitionally housed: Children who are placed by the State or have individually or with a family accessed and are living in a public or private shelter or transitional housing project on a temporary basis.

Doubled-up: A child who lives with relatives or friends due to a loss of housing due to disasters, lack of employment, parents will not allow the child to live at home, abandoned children, or other similar situations.

Unsheltered: Children living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar situations of public and private places not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings. Other: Abandoned children temporarily housed by hospitals, YWCA or YMCA organizations, etc.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES Student complaints and grievances regarding Board policy or administrative regulations and other matters should be addressed to the student's teacher or another licensed employee, other than the administration, for resolution of the complaint. It is the goal of the Board to resolve student complaints at the lowest organizational level. If the complaint cannot be resolved by a licensed employee, the student may discuss the matter with the principal within 5 days of the employee's decision. If the matter cannot be resolved by the principal, the student may discuss it with the superintendent within 5 days after speaking with the principal. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved by the superintendent, the student may ask to have the matter placed on the Board agenda of a regularly scheduled Board meeting in compliance with Board policy. Board Policy 502.4 INTERNET - APPROPRIATE USE Because technology is a vital part of the school district curriculum, the Internet will be made available to employees and students. Appropriate and equitable use of the Internet will allow employees and students to access resources unavailable through traditional means. Students will be able to access the Internet through their teachers. Individual student accounts will be issued to students. If a student already has an electronic mail address, the student will, with the permission of the supervising teacher, be permitted to use the address to send and receive mail at school. The Internet can provide a vast collection of educational resources for students and employees. It is a global network, which makes it impossible to control all available information. Because information appears, disappears, and changes constantly, it is not possible to predict or control what students may locate. The school district makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of information received on the Internet. Although students will be under teacher supervision while on the network, it is not possible to constantly monitor individual students and what they are accessing on the network. Some students may encounter information that may not be of educational value. Student Internet records and access records are treated like other student records. Employees and students will be instructed on the appropriate use of the Internet. Parents will be required to sign a permission form to allow their students to access the Internet. Students will sign a form acknowledging they have read and understand the Internet Acceptable Use policy and regulations, that they will comply with the policy and regulations, and that they understand the consequences for violation of the policy or regulations. Board Policy 605.6

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CHROMEBOOK MISUSE Along with Internet Appropriate Use, there are other expectations within 1:1 handbooks and agreements that students are expected to comply with. For general off-task and inappropriate actions with Chromebooks in the classroom setting (examples include, but are not limited to: using the device when not allowed, watching videos or being on other sites when it is academic time, playing music when not allowed, etc.), we additionally follow these steps when students are not cooperating with teachers:

1. Teachers record in a central document when a student has been advised they are not using the device appropriately.

2. Upon the third time a student is recorded in this central document, the student is placed in the restricted Chromebook group for one week and issued a minor referral.

3. Upon the 4th time a student is recorded in this central document, the student is placed in the restricted Chromebook group for an additional week, receives a lunch detention, parent contact is made, and the student is issued a minor referral.

4. Upon the 5th time a student is recorded in this central document, the student is placed in the restricted Chromebook group for an additional week, parent contact is made, the student writes a statement about how to use the device appropriately and they provide that document to their parents.

5. Upon the 6th time a student is recorded in this central document, the student is placed in the restricted Chromebook group for the remainder of the academic quarter or a minimum of three weeks, whichever is longer. Parent contact is made, and students are not allowed to return to the unrestricted group until parent and administration agree it is appropriate.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELING The Bondurant-Farrar Middle School Counseling Program is a vital component of the total educational process. It emphasizes the social and emotional developmental needs of all middle school students. The program promotes growth in developing positive attitudes toward self, family and community, and improving communication skills in relationships with others. Emphasis is placed on prevention of behavior and social problems rather than remediation. The development of a positive self-direction is the ultimate goal. SCHOOL DANCES School dances are for Bondurant-Farrar students. Dances will be grade level designated. Middle school students are not eligible to attend any high school dances. High school students are not eligible to attend middle school dances. TRAVEL FOR OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS [BOARD POLICY 711.3] Students must ride school transportation to and from school events unless the following occurs: 1. Prior approval from the administration has been arranged. 2. A parent/guardian has signed off their student in the presence of the coach/sponsor at the event. 3. A parent/guardian may give their student permission to ride home with someone else if the following occurs: a. School is contacted by the parent on or before the day of the event b. A written note from the parent/guardian is given to the coach/sponsor in person before the event. AND c. The student must be signed off in person by their parent/guardian or adult if not riding with their parent/guardian. The student must ride with an adult. GRADES All classes will use the same grading scale. The grading scale is as follows: A+ = 99-100% B- = 80-82% D+ = 67-69% A = 93-98% C+ = 77-79% D = 63-66% A- = 90-92% C = 73-76% D- = 60-62% B+ = 87-89% C- = 70-72% F = 59% B = 83-86% RETAKE POLICY Students should aim to perform well the first time on all assessments. There are times where mastery hasn’t been demonstrated due to a variety of reasons. In core curriculum areas (Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science and Social

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Studies) students who score below 70% are required to retake the assessment. A retake must be completed within one week of receiving the original grade. The retake is to be scheduled with the teacher and each department may require a different process for the student to go through before being allowed to retake an assessment. Non-core curricular areas may have variations on this policy due to the nature of their curriculum. OTHER GRADING PRACTICES Core and non-core curricular areas may enact a point reduction for late work on daily work/homework. This reduction could be up to a 20% reduction of the value of the assignment. There is a four and a half (4.5) week checkpoint each quarter, and at the end of each quarter, at which students are no longer able to turn in assignments for credit. It will be entered as “Missing” in Infinite Campus before that checkpoint. After each checkpoint, the “Missing” designation will be switched to a zero which will negatively impact a student’s grade. A teacher may require any missing assignments be completed before a retake (if applicable) is given. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Honor Roll Procedure: 6th-8th grade students receiving honor roll distinction will be recognized through publication of their names in the Bondurant Living magazine, the school newspaper, and the school newsletter. Recognition will be given according to the following levels of achievement for each semester: “A” Honor Roll = Received all A’s in core classes “AB” Honor Roll = Received all B’s and at least one A in core classes  Separate from the above, 6th thru 8th grade students will be recognized for academic achievement at the end of each school year. This award is based on grades and achievement. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY All student learning is based on the understanding that everyone is engaged in academic tasks and respectful of the work of others. Academic integrity applies to all aspects of teaching and learning. Class assignments and assessments are tools to help students learn; grades show to what degree students achieve learning goals. Therefore, all assignments and assessments for which students receive grades should result from the student’s own effort and understanding. In the event a student engages in academic dishonesty, such as, but not limited to, cheating or plagiarism, is expected to complete the assignment or assessment again. The teacher may ask it to be completed under adult supervision in the school. Additional offenses of academic dishonesty may result in other disciplinary actions, including but not limited to, completion of work, detention, in-school suspension, requested parent meetings, or other measures.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN The Iowa Administrative Rules of Special Education require each school district to develop a plan for the delivery of special education services. If you wish to review the current plan, please contact one of the administrators listed below.

Mrs. Jodi Brogan, Director of Instructional Services broganj@bfschools.org 515-967-7819

Mr. Erik Garnass, High School Principal garnasse@bfschools.org 515-957-8191

Mr. Mike Kramer, Middle School Principal kramerm@bfschools.org 515-967-3711

Mr. Mel Hewitt, Anderson Elementary Principal hewittm@bfschools.org 515-967-7494

Mr. Ben Anderson, Morris Elementary Principal andersonben@bfschools.org 515-967-6361

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HELP YOUR CHILD GET BETTER GRADES PARENTS/GUARDIANS can help kids get better grades by teaching them to enjoy learning and getting involved in their schoolwork. No matter how good a child’s teacher or school is, there is always a need for positive reinforcement at home. Here are some ways parents can help their children get good grades. READ with a young child for at least 15 minutes each day. If your children are old enough to read, let them take turns reading aloud. Short, regular sessions help develop the reading habit. DON’T compare siblings and don’t always expect younger children to do as well as older brothers or sisters. All children develop at different rates. GIVE praise when children’s grades show improvement — not only when they are A’s. TALK over the school experiences and review lessons each day. PARTICIPATE in children’s homework by sitting down to listen to them memorize something, making helpful suggestions or checking over answers. PROVIDE an appropriate area for homework (apart from television) and agree with your child on a regularly scheduled time for the task every night. ELIMINATE factors that interfere with schoolwork. Television is a big culprit. Studies show the average child watches 30 hours of TV per week, and that often cuts deeply into homework time. SINCE television is not going to go away, use it creatively to stimulate discussions, introduce new ideas, and provide insights. PLAN family outings to interesting, educational places, such as zoos, museums, and historical sites. PLAY games requiring imagination and thinking - number games, word games, and guessing games. BE a good listener. When children think that parents are “tuning them out” when they talk, they soon stop communicating. Take a sincere interest in your children’s school activities and friends. It can help avoid a lot of problems later on. GET involved in the school through the local parent-teacher organization, school board, or other groups. TAKE your children to the library once or twice per week. Choose books together. Let them know at an early age that the world of knowledge is important, exciting, and entertaining. CONTACT the teacher early in the year to get to know them in a positive way. Then if a problem arises or grades drop suddenly, it will be easier to resolve with someone you already know. ELIGIBILITY POLICY It is the belief of the Bondurant-Farrar Middle School that students are accountable for their academics in order to participate in interscholastic activities. To be eligible to participate in any competition, a student must be passing all classes. Bondurant-Farrar Middle School will follow the policy listed. Coaches, teachers, and administration will share the eligibility policy document before a student can begin participating in an extracurricular activity. To be eligible to participate in any competition, a student must be passing all classes. Bondurant-Farrar Middle School will follow the policy listed in the handbook for making up work in the event of excused absences. A weekly ineligibility list will be compiled each Friday before the first competition of the season. The first time a student is on the ineligibility list, they will miss one competition date. The second time a student is on the ineligibility list, they will miss two competition dates. If a student makes the ineligibility list for a third time in the season, a meeting with the parent(s)/guardian(s), student, coach, and administration is required to create a

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plan for success before the student is eligible to compete. If a student is deemed ineligible, the student, parent/guardian, and coach will be notified by teachers and/or administration. During the period of ineligibility, the student will be required to attend Power Hour after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:20-4:20 until they have all passing grades. Students are expected to participate in practice following Power Hour, however, school transportation will not be provided. Any ineligible student is allowed to travel with the team to away events. Late and missing assignments are to be completed and turned in on Wednesday by 8:15 AM to allow teachers sufficient time to grade assignments prior to the ineligibility list being compiled. GOOD CONDUCT RULE Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the total educational opportunity for all students. The primary objective of the extracurricular program is to encourage student participation in a structured, wholesome, well-supervised setting. The opportunity to participate is a privilege available to all students. When the students are granted this privilege, they accept the responsibility of following behavior guidelines outlined in policies and rules established for administration of the extracurricular programs. Because the participants represent the community of Bondurant-Farrar and its schools in extracurricular activities, they are required to adhere to even more stringent and demanding behavior codes. Considering the wide scope of extracurricular programs and the wide variance in the lengths of participation seasons, one extracurricular activities policy cannot fully cover students involved in all activities. Consequently, applying one set of rules to all activities is not feasible. Therefore, activities which have similar characteristics will be grouped together and a policy written to cover each group. This will ensure that the rules governing participants' behavior take into consideration the uniqueness of each group's programs while establishing as much consistency among groups as possible. The groups consist of: (1) athletic and related programs which include students participating in interscholastic athletics and related programs; and (2) approved non-athletic programs, any and all other school activities, events or functions. The determination of the violation of this policy is the responsibility of the school principal/designee. In addition to the above conditions, those in charge of extracurricular activities can establish and enforce additional reasonable team or activity rules, and rules of conduct can be established and enforced. These rules are subject to approval by the school principal/designee. I. INFRACTIONS INVOLVING ATHLETIC AND RELATED PROGRAMS Student participants in this group have dual responsibilities; first, those relating to the constitution and by-laws of the sponsoring state athletic organization, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) for boys and the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) for girls and second, those relating to local standards set forth in the latter portion of this policy. No school sponsored athletic program will exist without approval from the board. Designees of the board, the secondary building principal, athletic director, and coaches have the responsibility for enforcement of the rules and regulations governing participation in boys' and girls' athletics and related programs. A. POLICY VIOLATION

A student who is participating in interscholastic athletics and related programs [cheerleading, dance squad] will be in violation of this policy under the following conditions:

1. Violation of Board