2010-2011 Student Handbook

Students have a right to learn.

Teachers have a right to teach.

No one has the right to disrupt

the learning process.

RespectResponsibilityScholarshipServiceEquals=Success

If you are disrupting a class you may be asked to go to the RTR (Mr. Popham’s Room Rm.353)You have 2 choices!Make GOOD choices.

Starts at 7:50 am2 Lunch Periods“A” Lunch 10:50 to 11:20“B” Lunch 11:50 to 12:20Ends at 2:20 pm

Official parking stickerNorth and south parking lots onlyParking not permissible in:

•Fire lanes•Visitor spaces•Road by the stadium•Faculty spaces

Violations may result in towing/boot or loss of parking privilegeMust sign parking agreement

Parking

On campus speed limit is 15 mphWest St. speed limit is 25 mphFPD patrols this area. Please be careful. Killip Elementary School is located on 6th Ave.

Driving

Parent/guardian must call No later than 9:00 a.m.Not verified will be unexcused Cannot be excused laterNote will be accepted before 7:45 am the day of return

Attendance Policy

Attendance marks include an absence and a tardy (excused and unexcused)!Excused absences can include bereavement, chronic illness, medical/illness, and religious holidaysWork cannot be made up for unexcused attendance marks!

Attendance Policy

At 3 accrued attendance marks a postcard will be sent home by the classroom teacher.Letters sent home on attendance mark 4, 6 and 12.A conference/parent phone meeting will be held at attendance mark 6.The student is on attendance probation once they have 12 attendance marks total per semester. Appeals committee process discussion

Attendance Policy

Unexcused absences – may not receive any points Excused absences – can make up missed workOne day for each day missed to turn in workWork will be sent within the first 2 days of suspension

Make-Up Work

For athletes that receive unexcused attendance marks the day of practice or game WILL NOT be able to participate or play. Attendance for Friday counts for Saturday events.

Attendance Policy

In accordance with district and state attendance policies, students will be placed on attendance probation if they have excessive attendance marks (12 or more for high school)in one or more classes per semester. Students who are placed on attendance probation must attend class, file an appeal and make academic progress the remainder of the semester.

An attendance mark includes a class absence or a tardy!

Please be in room when the bell rings.Please be in your seat ready to begin classwork.A tardy is defined as being late to class less than 5 minutesAbsent – if a student comes to class after 5 minutes A tardy counts as one of 12 attendance marks.

Tardy Policy

Enter building at all entrances prior to first bell to start the school day. After late bell please enter through main entrance on Izabel St. only.

Campus Security

Late students enter at the main entranceBand students use north entrance (before school)Surveillance cameras are located throughout the building for your safety.

Campus Security

Classes Begin August 23 Labor Day September 6 Veterans’ Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 24-26 Winter Recess Dec. 20-31 M.L. King Day January 17 Presidents’ Day February 21 Spring Break March 14-18 Spring Holiday April 22 Memorial Holiday May 30 Classes End June 9 Graduation June 10

10-11 School Calendar

Same respect and courtesy as regular teachersPatience, understanding and cooperationAsked to take over in the middle of a lesson May not have all the preparation needed

Substitute Teachers

Dishonesty and cheating will be taken seriously Violations will be handled on an individual basis May result in discipline and failure of the classPlagiarism is cheating

Honesty and Integrity

Schedule is posted in office and nurse’s door First aid is given at schoolParents/guardians will be contacted for emergenciesRegister all medications (including over-the-counter)

Nurse’s Office

Need a pass May go home if necessaryGo to the nurse if illProlonged restroom stays = Ditching Leaving campus without school and parental permission = Truancy

Nurse’s Office

No student visitors allowedNo guest passes issued

Guest Passes

Not responsible for personal property on school premises Do not bring valuables to school Not responsible for vehicles on campus

Personal Property

Assigned locker and lockUse lock issued by schoolDo not keep valuables in lockers Valuables may be stored in the school safe $5 fee for lost locksLockers may be searched at any time

Lockers

8:00 until 11:00 p.m.- High SchoolDisrespectful/inappropriate dancing not allowedClothes worn depends upon the kind of danceMust have I.D. card If you leave you cannot return to a dance

Dances

Non-CHS guest requires Administration approvalNot issued at the door on the night of the danceUse of all illegal substances at a school dance will lead to arrest/ disciplinary action

Dances

Must observe rules of usage1. Receive permission from

teacher to use computer2. Sign a contract/agreement

before using the computer (Must log-in each use and have current student ID)

3.Not load or download any programs without clearance

Computer Usage

4.Used for educational purposes only

5.Damage done will be considered "Destruction of School Property”

6.Appropriate etiquette, language, and judgment per Acceptable Use Agreement

Computer Usage

7.Any misuse of computers will be referred for disciplinary action8.Lose privileges to use any computer 9.DO NOT give out passwords!

Computer Usage

Drug abuse is non- medical use (including alcohol and inhalants)All tobacco productsPossession of illegal substances or drug paraphernaliaUnder influence of drugs or alcohol

Substance Abuse

Arrested by the Flagstaff Police Dept.Charged with a felony Go to juvenile detention or jail 1st offense - 10 day suspension 2nd offense - hearing to determine long term suspension or expulsion

Substance Abuse

Privilege, not a right Abuse it, lose itDirectly responsible to the bus driverDisorderly conduct will be reportedConference with parent/ guardian

Conduct on Busses

Assurance that student will conformContinuing problem will result in suspension of bus privileges for a time Misbehavior will not be tolerated

Conduct on Busses

Bus rules:1. Remain seated 2. Keep head and arms inside

the bus3. Walk in front of the bus

when crossing the street

Conduct on Busses

4.Remain quiet so that driver can be heard

5.No profane language6.Treat the bus driver with

courtesy

Conduct on Busses

Not cause educational disruption

Applies to all studentsRequired for all school

sponsored eventsNo gang relationship dress No inappropriate items for

school or items considered to be offensive to others

Dress Code

Medallions, medals, chains, or beads cannot extend below the belt

No clothing that presents safety hazards

Head coverings not allowed in the building

Dress Code

Pants/shirts/skirts must be worn at the waistline

No large holes in clothingClothes length and slits

above mid-thigh range are inappropriate

No visible undergarments

Dress Code

Religious head coverings may be worn with approval

No sunglasses on in the school building. Put them away

Footwear must be worn at all times

Dress Code

Shirts must have an appropriate neckline

No cleavage showingShirt must have an

appropriate length and be able to be tucked in

Dress Code

No bare midriff of any kind is acceptable

Shoulders, abdomen, back, and sides must be covered

Straps over the shoulder must be at least the width of the I.D. card

Dress Code

Not responsible for loss, theft, or damage

Put in the OFF position and not in view, unless instructed by the teacher for use in class activities.

Electronic Devices

Will be confiscated by teacher and given to the administration if used inappropriately.

Must be picked up from an administrator by a parent/guardian on 2nd offense.

May be used before school, passing periods, at lunch, after school and unless otherwise directed by classroom teacher.

Electronic Devices

All Students need to wear their lanyard and ID card at all times during school.

Exceptions: PE, Shop classes and any class where there is risk to student of being choked or caught in machinery

Defacing your lanyard/ID card is NOT allowed!

Must buy a new one to replace them immediately. Cost is $10 per replacement.

Firearms, explosive weapons, knifes, or any other dangerous or illegal instruments prohibited

Suspension for a period of not less than one year or expelled

Dangerous Weapons

Campus will be free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and sexual harassment

Prohibited Harassment

Avoid offensive or inappropriate sexual and/or sexually harassing behavior

Report harassment experiences

Prohibited Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

Prompt and equitable resolution of sexual harassment complaints

Prohibited Harassment

Students not involved in teacher supervised after-school activities are to leave the building NLT 2:45 pm.

Students hanging around the building unsupervised are subject to disciplinary action and /or arrest.

Thank you! Go Panthers!Have a GREAT school year!

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