GEORGETOWNMIDDLE SCHOOL

TOMMY HURT, PRINCIPALRAY PARTIN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

BURNEY JENKINS, DEAN OF STUDENTSPAM BOGGS, COUNSELOR

730 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET; GEORGETOWN, KY 40324 PHONE (502) 863-3805 FAX (502) 867-1372

MISSION STATEMENTMISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Georgetown Middle School is to prepare all students for life-long learning so they can become involved, informed, productive members of society.

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2008-2009

TO THE GMS PARENTS: We feel that well-informed parents promote a better school environment. Consistent with this belief, we are encouraging your child to bring this handbook home so that you may become acquainted with the various phases of school life. You will note that we have included academic, extracurricular and student services information, attendance regulations, the code of student conduct, dress code, as well as other general information that will aid a student in becoming a better member of our school. It is our belief that parental involvement makes for a successful student, thus we welcome you at all times to come and be a part of your child's education. We also welcome any volunteer services that you may offer that will make Georgetown Middle School a "blue ribbon" school. Volunteers are encouraged to be trained through our Volunteer Program. For more information contact our Youth Service Coordinator.

TO THE GMS STUDENT: This handbook has been developed for the purpose of informing you of policies, procedures, and organization of your school. We hope that is will assist you in making your school days pleasant and more profitable. It is each student's responsibility to read, understand, and abide by this book.

SBDM COUNCIL:

Your Site-Based Decision-Making Council is responsible for making decisions that directly affect the school and its’ students. Regularly scheduled meetings are held once a month. All parents and teachers are welcomed to attend. The Council is made up of one administrator, three teachers and two parents.

PTO (Parent Teacher PTO (Parent Teacher Organization):Organization): Our mission is to maintain a solid partnership between parents and teachers that will provide support to the school and its’ students. PTO sponsors the annual Academic Banquet, the Perfect Attendance Award, the Teacher Appreciation Week, the annual PTO Valentine Banquet, and other activities throughout the year. All parents and teachers are encouraged to participate in this exciting organization. The PTO can be reached by leaving a message at 863-3805 ext. 302 or at http://schoolnotes.com/40324/pto.html.

YOUTH SERVICES:YOUTH SERVICES: The goal for Youth Service Center is to enhance students' ability to succeed in school and to help remove any barriers to the youth's success. The Youth Service Center has been established to assist children, youth and families not only to meet their basic needs but also to link them with community agencies and a variety of other resources and services. Youth Service Center is operated by an advisory council made up of parents,

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youth, and community representatives from local agencies, businesses, and school staff. These individuals assist the coordinator with decision making and operation of programs. The phone number is 863-3805 Ext. 203. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments may be scheduled after hours by contacting the coordinator, Lee Dawson.

FREQUENT CALLED NUMBERSCENTRALOFFICE…………..……863-3663TRANSPORTATION DEPT…..…EXT. 3008GMS……………………….….…..863-3805SECRETARY…………………..…...EXT. 1800ATTENDANCE CLERK….............EXT. 2873REGISTRAR (STUDENT RECORDS: MEDICAL, ENROLLMENT, ETC).EXT.. 2890COUNSELOR ………………..….…EXT. 2889YOUTH SERVICE CENTER……….EXT. 2869CAFETERIA ……………….……….EXT. 1844

IMPORTANT INFORMA TIONTION

ABSENCES: When a student is absent, parents are requested to call the office in the morning. You may reach the attendance clerk at 863-3805 Ext. 2873 until 12:30 p.m. Upon returning to school, the student should bring in a written excuse or a doctor's

excuse to their homeroom teacher. You will find the attendance policy on pages 19 and 20.

ACCESS TO THE RECORDS: Records are released to parents and students at their request. Outside agencies wishing records must have a signed statement from the parent or guardian stating that a release for disclosure of records to the student. These records can be obtained through our registrar’s office.

ACCIDENTS: If an accident occurs, the school staff member on duty must fill out an accident report. Someone trained in first aid will give minor medical attention. Parents are notified of any emergencies requiring immediate attention. All students are to have an emergency form in the office. Parents should fill these forms out, NOT the student, with the parent’s signature.

ASSEMBLIES: Assemblies are held to enrich the curriculum. All assemblies are approved in advance by the principal.

AGENDA BOOKS: An agenda book is a requirement for each student. If a student should happen to loose theirs, they will need to purchase another at a cost of $5.00. It is imperative that the student keep his/her assignments in this book so that all homework and projects will be turned in on time.

BANQUETSBANQUETS: Individual Team Sport 3

and an Academic Banquet will be held each year. Those who have participated in an athletic activity will be invited to attend these individual dinners. If a student has maintained a high academic average (92+ average for the year), or served in Math Counts, BETA Club, or on the Academic Teams then they will be invited to participate in the academic dinner.

CAFETERIA: Our cafeteria offers breakfast and lunch to all students. Lunch prices are as follows: Student- $2.00; Students Reduced- $.40; Board Employees-$2.75; Visiting Adults- $3.50. Breakfast prices are as follows: Students- $1.25; Students Reduced- $.30; Board Employees-$1.50; Visiting Adults -$2.25. Extra milk or juice price is $.45 each. ADVANCE PAYMENT IS RECOMMENDED. This is helpful to the parent by reducing the amount of time a student could forget his/her money. The cafeteria staff accepts payment for a week, a month, or whatever time span you desire. Checks are welcomed. Students whose families financially qualify may receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch after their application is approved. The cafeteria’s policy is “no charges”. If your child should forget his/her lunch, they may inquire about the alternative lunch (peanut butter & jelly sandwich with milk) with the cafeteria’s manager. Free lunches and breakfasts are also available in the summer for those children under the age of 18 years.

CAR RIDES: If you are being dropped off to school in any vehicle other than a school bus, you must enter the side door. Cars are not permitted in the bus area directly behind the building. Do not allow your

child to leave the vehicle until you have reached the side of the building. Morning traffic is too dangerous to allow students to enter the front of the building.

CHECK-IN POLICY: A student who arrives late before 8:15 a.m. will go directly to their homeroom, with his/her note. A student who arrives late (after 8:15 a.m.) to school must check in with the attendance clerk (second window) in the front office, and then go directly to his or her locker and then to class. A student must have an admit slip to assure attendance accuracy.CHECK-OUT POLICY: If it becomes necessary for a student to be checked out of school during the school day, we request the following procedure be used: 1) On the day the student is be checked out, send a note with the student's full name, the date, time and reason for leaving. 2) The student will give the note to their homeroom teacher. 3) Only the parent or guardian can check a child out of school and upon entering school must show proper ID before a child can be released. This is mandatory for the protection of your child. The office staff will make a copy of the ID to keep for their records. After the initial time this is done, this won't need to be done again. 4) Upon returning to school, the parent should sign the student back in and produce a doctor's, dentists, and etc. excuse to the attendance clerk (2nd window in front office. 5) If a student is checked out of the same class more than six (6) times a doctor's note is required.

REGULAR DETENTIONS & REGULAR DETENTIONS & FRIDAY DETENTIONFRIDAY DETENTION: Monday detentions will be assigned by an Encore teacher. Tuesday detentions will be assigned per grade levels.

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Monday and Tuesday detentions begin at 3:05 p.m. and end at 4:05 p.m. Friday Detention will start at 3:05 p.m. and end at 6:05 p.m. Students must have work to do while in these detentions. If the student is dismissed from a regular detention or a Friday Detention because of poor behavior, they will be assigned CAB time.

EMAIL: If you would like to receive our staff’s Buffalo Bulletin, you can be included on the school’s e-mail list. This is helpful for the parents to keep up with the activities going on in our school. There is a sign-up list during our Open House or you may send your name and e-mail address to: maxine.stanley@scott.kyschools.us(If you were on last year’s list, please sign-up “new” for each year. Information can change.)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: We believe that a middle school student needs as many extracurricular activities to explore as possible. At the time of this printing, we have the following activities:

6th, 7th & 8th Grade Bands Choir Honor District Choir Band

High School Volleyball Boys’ 6th & 7th Grade Basketball

Boys’ 7th & 8th Grade Basketball

Girls’ 6th & 7th Grade Basketball Girls’ 7th & 8th Grade Basketball Track 8th Grade Math Counts Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer High School Girls’ Softball 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Academic

Teams Jr. Beta Club (7th & 8th Grades)

High School Cross-country

Cheerleading (All grades) High School Swim Team 6th & 7th Grade Football 7th & 8th Grade Football Early Release Program Space Camp (6th grade) High School Tennis Governor’s Cup Competition Dance Team (All grades) Kentucky United Nations

Assembly (KUNA) School Musicals Camp GMS (incoming 6th grade)

Peer Mediation (All grades) Elkhorn Creek Environmental

Activities Student Technology Leadership

Program (STLP) Boys’ Baseball (All Grades) Poetry Club International Jr. Thespian Society

FIRE, TORNADO & FIRE, TORNADO & 5

EARTHQUAKE DRILLSEARTHQUAKE DRILLS: Fire drills, tornado drills, and earthquake drills occur during the year. During fire drills, it is the responsibility of the student to leave the building quickly and quietly. Each teacher will explain the correct procedure for exiting the classroom and the building. During tornado drills and earthquake drills, students should evacuate their rooms to the designated assigned areas. Maps are posted in every classroom displaying the route to be taken.

GRADES ONLINE: You may check on your student’s grade through STI website: www.iiod.ssts.comYou will need your child’s pin number and social security number to access this program. The pin number will be sent home with your student shortly after school starts.

GRADING PROCEDURES The grade card contains a percentage grade and a corresponding letter grade for each subject. The standard grading scale adopted by the Scott County Board of Education is as follows:A = 100-92 B = 91-84C = 83-76 D = 75-68F = 67 & Below

GRADE REPORTS: Students receive their report cards

every 9 weeks. Students receive their mid-term reports every 4½ weeks. With receiving the mid-term report every 4½ weeks, this will give the student time to get his/her grade higher in time for the actual report card. The final report card for the year will be given on the last day of school at the end of the school day. If your child should be absent on the last day, it will then be mailed to your home.

GUIDANCE SERVICES: Developmental guidance is the responsibility of all educators. Our guidance counselor provides guidance in the areas of self-esteem, decision-making, relationships, sexual harassment and career development. A student's visit and conversations are always kept confidential. Any student may sign up with the counselor or the registrar for a meeting time with the counselor. Students’ records are kept in the registrar’s office. The registrar office handles all open enrollments, physicals, immunization records, registrations and withdrawals. Should your child, due to medical reasons, need homebound assistance you may contact our registrar’s office for more information. Parents may reach the guidance office at 863-3805 (registrar ext. 2890 and the counselor ext. 2889).

HALL PASSES: Students are not to be in the halls or in the office without a hall pass, which will be distributed by the classroom

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teacher. They will be sent back to class if without one. Students will be required to sign-in and out of each classroom as needed. Different hall passes will be given by teachers. They will be color coded with the teachers’ name on them and the specific place each student is going. Green: Office Yellow: Restroom Red: Teacher to Teacher White: Library Blue: Water Fountain

HOMEWORK: Homework is important in helping the individual student achieve a sense of responsibility for his own achievement. It reinforces and enhances the classroom learning experience. Students should be encouraged to seek help from their parents with their homework. By checking homework regularly, parents help the student develop proper work habits and improve grades. Parent involvement helps in developing student pride in neatness, pride in correctness, and pride in creativity. It is the student's responsibility to obtain their homework due to an absence. We would like to encourage our students to use our homework hotlines to retrieve homework. On a daily basis the hotlines are updated. Depending on your child’s grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th), call the school’s main number after school hours (3:30 PM) and the extension of that grade’s team leader. A student should be absent more than two days before requesting the office to circulate a homework assignment sheet. Upon the third day of excused absence, the parent should notify the office of this request before 11:00 a.m. Then the collected homework will be available in the office by 3:00 p.m. Please make sure to have your child’s combination to their locker so you can retrieve their books (if needed for the work). However, if a student is suspended they are NOT entitled to make up that homework or receive credit for it.

LOCKERS: Only school provided locks will be used. Students should never give their combinations to anyone else nor should they set the lock on the final number or they risk the chance of someone getting into their locker and taking things that don't belong to them. If the student's lock is missing they are responsible to obtain another lock from the front office. There will be a $5.00 fee to replace the missing lock. If a student should damage the locker they will be responsible to pay for the repair of these damages. They will be expected to clean their lockers if they should put chewing gum, stickers, etc in them. When they are issued a locker, at the beginning of the year, it will have been already cleaned out of these substances. Students are asked not to put left over food in their lockers for sanitary reasons. If a student keeps their locker organized it helps the student not waste time between classes.

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LOST AND FOUND: Personal items should be marked. Found items will be placed in the Lost and Found Box located close to the cafeteria. When the Lost & Found Box is full, the office will make an announcement to encourage students to look for lost or missing items. The announcement will be announced for at least three days. [This time frame will allow if a child was absent and did not hear the announcement.] All unclaimed items will be taken and donated to a charitable organization. The Lost and Found Box will be emptied on a regular basis. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with their personal items. If an item is lost, they need to inquire at the custodial office, check with their teachers and/or check the box. If the item is still not found, they can write up a description of the item and turn it in to the front office to be read over the intercom announcements.

If an item is found such as: eyeglasses, jewelry, textbooks, they will be turned in to the front office and included on the intercom announcements and the Buffalo Bulletin.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS: PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION CAN ONLY BE GIVEN WITH WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PHYSICIAN with explicit directions and the physician's signature. This form will be sent home only upon request. Medication must be brought by the parent to the front office with the dosage and time the medication is to be administered. The pharmacy can give extra prescription bottles to keep one at school and one for home. All medication will be kept in a locked cabinet. It is the student's responsibility to remember to come to the front office to take their medicine. He/She will be asked to sign the medication log at the time the medicine is distributed to him/her. WE DO NOT HAVE A SCHOOL NURSE. A member of our office staff will administer the medication. Parents are encouraged to administer medication at home whenever possible. It is State Law that no medication can be administered without proper consent (including inhalers). Inhalers are the only medication permitted to be kept on the student after the proper forms are in the office

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OVER-THE-COUNTER

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MEDICATIONS: We try to discourage over-the-counter medications, due to the volume of students.Over-the-counter medications can ONLY be given with written permission from the parent/guardian and explicit directions from the parent. Parent must bring medication to the front office. Only the recommended dosage mentioned on the container can be administered. Medicine will not be accepted in foil or in a baggie. The medicine should be brought in an unopened container with the child's name clearly marked on it. This would include Tylenol, cough drops, cough syrup, ointments, creams, etc. The school cannot supply these medications. At the end of the year if the student should have any medication left in their container, it will be sent home with the child. Again, we do not have a school nurse so the medication will be administered by a member of our office staff. The student must sign the temporary medication log at the time the over-the-counter medication is distributed to him/her. Sometime students try to abuse the privilege of having Tylenol. If a student should ask for Tylenol more than three (3) consecutive days, the parent will be contacted and recommend the student to see a doctor. Again a consent form will be sent home only upon request. It is hard to keep and give medicine to hundreds of students and the offices do their clerical job efficiently.

PARENT CONFERENCES: Parents can make appointments for conferences with teachers, counselors, or principals by telephoning 863-3805. The principal, counselor, and teachers have voice mail to set up their own appointments. It is important to contact the school if your child is experiencing any difficulty whatsoever.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION: Students who meet any one of the following conditions will be considered for retention at

his/her current grade level: 1) fail two out of the four academic core classes 2) fail 50% of combined encore classes 3) fail a combination for the academic core classes and the encore classes (example: one academic class and two encore classes--25% of each class).

SCHOOL SPIRIT: GO BUFFALOES! We believe that every student should have a feeling of "School Pride" and support all school functions, keep the building clean, and take pride in themselves and their school by respecting each other, teachers, administrators, and all classified staff.

SCHOOL BOOKSTORE: There are vending machines available in the front hallway, across from the front office windows. The students can purchase notepads, pencils, pens and eraser sticks. As a convenience, before our annual Science Fair, students will be able to obtain tri-fold boards through the front office.

SNOW DAYS: Students are encouraged to listen to the local radio and TV channels for school closings and delays.

STUDENT FEESSTUDENT FEES:: Student fee is $20.00. This fee includes their agenda book, usage of books, their

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lock and locker, etc. Replacement costs of our locks and agenda book are $5.00 each. Each child is responsible for their student fee to be turned in to their homeroom teacher the first week of school. Checks are welcomed: payable to GMS. This rate will be pro-rated by nine weeks if a child should enroll later into the school year. The scale will be as follows: 1st nine weeks: $20.00; 2nd nine weeks: $17.50; 3rd nine weeks: $15.00 and 4th nine weeks: $12.50. In this case, the parent will need to pay the fee to the front office’s bookkeeper. At that time, the student will receive an agenda book and lock for their locker from the secretary. If you have applied for a waiver of student fees, please wait until you get your letter of confirmation from our Central Office before paying the student fees.

STUDENT ILLNESS: Should your students become ill and feel the need to call to go home, they may do so from the classroom. A teacher or staff member cannot make the determination if a child is ill. They can only see if the student appears ill from their actions in class. We do not have a school nurse or a designated area to isolate a sick child. The student will be called to the front office when someone comes to pick them up.

STUDENT INFORMATION: The front office should be informed if student information has been changed. In case of emergency, the office will need to contact you. The office will need this information for mailings going home to the parents.

STUDY SKILLS: A student who learns will: 1) Bring textbook, notebook, paper, pen, and pencil and other necessary materials to class. 2) Be an active participant in the classroom, listen well, and take part in discussions. 3) Ask questions if he/she doesn't understand the discussion or if he/she has a problem. 4) Plans work and schedule time for homework every day, make sure assignments are understood before he/she leaves class. 5) Strive to do his/her best not just to "get by."

TARDINESS: If a student comes in late or leaves early from school this is counted as a tardy (depending on the amount of time absent). It is better for a student to be tardy to school than to be counted absent the whole day. Students should always be in class and ready to work with all materials. If a student is (unexcused) tardy to school or tardy to class, he or she will be given a written warning the first time, and anything there after will result in Friday Detention. If a student is tardy to a class due to a teacher detaining them, they will need to obtain an admit slip from that teacher. The front office will not issue an admit slip unless they were detained in the office. The student must have an admit slip to enter late into any class.

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TEAMING: The middle school is organized into interdisciplinary teams to help personalize education and to provide a sense of community and belonging. Each team is composed of a large group of students, a Science, English, Math and Social Studies teacher, plus staff from Encore. The teacher team has a common planning period to work on curriculum, and to discuss particular student learning issues. We believe our Team Program has several advantages to students, parents, and teachers. Included in these advantages are the following: 1) Economy of time for both staff and parents, as parents may meet with entire team rather than the individual teachers. 2) Individual attention for students. 3) Lack of overloads in test and homework. 4) Early identification of problems. 5) Consistency in handling problems. 6) Creation of interdisciplinary units. 7) Creating a smaller community within the larger school.

TELEPHONE: Students will be called from class for emergency telephone messages from parent/guardian only. Only for emergency calls, students may use the classroom phones. Students will be able to call from the classroom should they become ill. (The teacher would be able to see if the student appears ill, since we do not have a school nurse.) Non-emergency calls are as such: forgetting homework, going home with a friend, transportation needs, etc. Students should make arrangements before school concerning transportation needs. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF NON-EMERGENCY CALLS, PLEASE DON’T ASK YOUR CHILD TO CALL YOU. They have only four (4) minutes between classes and don’t have extra time to place calls unless an emergency. If you notice on your caller-id that a call was made to you from Scott Co. Schools, Youth Services, etc., please don’t be concerned. If it was an emergency, the office staff will keep trying to reach you or leave a message informing you of the urgency to return the call. If it is not an emergency, whoever placed the call will call again. All calls go through our main switchboard therefore, it is impossible for the office to trace where the call originated from or who placed the call. We cannot interrupt classes for such phone calls. We must keep our phone lines available for emergency calls. All telephone messages or personal items, for after school activities, will be given to your student at the end of the school day. Again, please try to make these arrangements before your child leaves home in the morning or the night before. This will help keep our phone lines available.

TEXTBOOKS: Students are expected to take proper care of all books. Students must pay for lost or destroyed books. It is the student's responsibility to return the book issued to him/her (even if a friend borrows it). These can be expensive, so make sure

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that you take care of them.

TIME STARTING & ENDING: School will start at 8:05 a.m. and end at 3:05 p.m. The doors to the building will be opened at 7:50 a.m. School office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Early Release Days dismissal time is at 12:55 PM.

VISITORS: Students are not allowed visitors at school. This applies to school age children and preschool. Visitors making presentations and parents are always welcome. They should report to the front office and receive a visitor's pass before going to the classrooms or elsewhere in the building. No one is permitted outside the office area without a visitor's pass. You will be stopped if not seen with a visitor pass. We all have safety obligations for our students

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GMS EXPECTATIONS

STUDENT CONDUCT: Georgetown Middle School can be the best possible place to work and learn when students, parents, teachers, and principals all work together. This section of the student handbook is devoted to helping all understand what each person needs to do to help our school be the best it can be.

STUDENTS SHOULD:o Take responsibility for their

schoolwork and their behavior.o Be cooperative, respectful, and

considerate.o Be in control of their behavior or

satisfy any resulting consequences.

PARENTS SHOULD: o Support the school in providing

the best possible learning environment for all students.

o Take an active role in the school and the education of their child.

o Take full responsibility for the behavior of their child.

TEACHERS SHOULD: o Provide a safe, positive learning

environmento Enforce school and personal

expectations in a o consistent, humane and

compassionate manner.o Collaborate with team on

disciplinary problems.o Follow guidelines for

communicating disciplinary actions to all involved.

ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD:

o Provide the best place for all students to learn.

o Provide for clear communication between school, student and home.

o Insure all disciplinary obligations are met.

o Handle more serious unacceptable behavior.

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POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: Students are subject to the following actions (in no particular order) for violations of any teacher, school or district rule while attending school or any school related activity.

TEACHER ACTIONS:o Re-seatingo Reprimando Isolation/Separationo Reasonable additional worko Notify parent by phone or letter Behavior

Contracto Teacher Supervised Detentiono Monday/Tuesday Detention (1 hour)o Friday Detention (3 hours)o Confiscation of personal propertyo Referral to principal

TEAM ACTIONS: The entire list above plus the following:

o Parent conferenceo Referral to Transitional or Alternative

Classroom.PRINCIPAL / ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL / DEAN OF STUDENTS ACTIONS:

o Parent contact/conference o Monday/Tuesday Detention (1 hour)o Friday Detention (3 hours)o Requiring parent escorto Short/long term suspensiono Restrictionso Recommendation for expulsiono Assignment to CAB (in-school suspension) o Banning extra-curricular participation or

attendanceo Referral to Director of Student Services (Central Office)o Referral to legal authorities (Police, Courts, Social Services, Etc.)

SPECIFIC RULES EXPLAINED

ASSEMBLIES: Assemblies are a privilege. Rules are the same as that of the classroom with special emphasis on courtesy to the performers. Whistling, booing, rude expressions are not acceptable. If a student has CAB, he/she will not be allowed to attend assemblies.

BOOK BAGS & JACKETS: These items are not allowed in classrooms and/or hallways. When brought to school the student will be required to keep said item/s (at their own risk) in their lockers. This policy is designed to cut down on the concealment of a wide range of unnecessary and prohibited items.

BUS MISBEHAVIOR: Misbehavior on the school bus coming to or going from school endangers the lives of everyone on the bus and will NOT be tolerated. Misbehavior will be handled by a referral to the office and follow-up action by the principal. On pages 33 through 36, you will find the complete the bus rider policy and rules. Even if your child does not ride a bus to and from school, you will need to know this information. During the first week of school, each student will receive a bus contract form in their information packet to be returned signed, in order to ride a bus. (During the course of the school year they would need to ride a bus for field trips.)

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(Choosing Alternative Behaviors): An alternative to out of school suspension: a classroom has been designed for placement of students who are having difficulty conforming to the policies of the school. These students will be assigned to this alternative classroom by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Dean of Students. Assigned students will experience limited privileges and will be required to complete their regular classroom work under the supervision of classified personnel. The administrator making the assignment will determine the initial length of placement; however, failure to fully comply with all the rules may result in an extension of the assignment as recommended by the teacher in charge. CAB assignments are considered in-school suspensions.

CAFETERIA: Middle School Students are mature and responsible enough to behave in the cafeteria. The teacher that takes students to lunch will cover cafeteria procedures and cafeteria supervisors will monitor behavior. Lunchtime is a time to relax and rest so behavior expectations will be the same if not higher than those in the hallways or classroom. Other lunch arrangements will be made for those students unable to behave in the cafeteria. Although students can bring their lunch from home, State Law prohibits fast food and other commercially prepared food from being eaten in the cafeteria during lunch hours. Factory sealed beverages can also be consumed during lunch but be reminded that any open beverage containers is not allowed in student possession (water bottles, twist off pop bottles, etc.

DETENTION POLICY: Detention is the most used consequence for serious unacceptable behavior at our school. After-School Detentions are assigned each week on Mondays and Tuesdays (from 3:05 until 4:05 p.m.) and on Fridays (from 3:05 until 6:05 p.m.). All detentions will be assigned at least two days in advance (Friday Detentions should have at least three days notice) to allow for transportation to be arranged by the parent. Efforts will be made to contact parents, but the burden of informing the parents will rest with the student. A copy of the detention notice will be mailed to the home. Your child will sign the original copy of the notice on the day of the occurrence. If the student is dismissed from the detention or it is not served, a Friday Detention will be assigned. Students are responsible for arranging transportation home from the detention in advance. Students who have two after school detentions assigned and receive a third will receive a short-term suspension.

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MISSED DETENTIONS: 1) A missed Monday/Tuesday detention (without a doctor's excuse) will result in an automatic assignment to Friday Detention. A parent can call the Assistant Principal or Dean of Students in advance to reschedule to another Monday or Tuesday if transportation is a problem. However, that detention cannot be rescheduled more than once. If the same detention is has to be rescheduled again, expect it to result in a Friday Detention or a day of CAB. 2) A missed Friday detention, without a doctor's excuse, will result in the student being suspended or sent to CAB for 1 to 3 days. 3) Any student who has two (2) Friday detentions assigned and is assigned to a third (3rd) Friday detention will receive a long-term suspension or CAB assignment (5-10 days). 4) Any student with an unexcused missed detention on file will not be allowed to participate in any of the following (until the Friday detention or suspension/CAB has been served): extra curricular activities; all assemblies. Excuses will be accepted within the first two days of return only!

FRIDAY DETENTION: Friday Detention is intended to provide a constructive and meaningful alternative to most suspensions. Pupils assigned to Friday Detentions must pick up assignments from teachers. Additional work may be assigned to an individual as determined by the school staff. Friday Detention is from 3:05 to 6:05 p.m. Students assigned to Friday Detention on or before Wednesday can serve the Friday of that week. Student s assigned to a Friday detention on/or after Thursday will be scheduled to serve the Friday of the following week. Parents are responsible for transporting their children from Friday Detention. The doors will be locked. So, the parent must be on time for pick-up promptly at 6:05 p.m. Failure to serve Friday Detention will result in CAB or a short-term suspension. Students who have two Friday Detentions assigned and -assigned a

third will receive a long-term suspension.

DISCIPLINARY REPORT

PROCESS: All disciplinary actions that are judged as serious, by teacher or principal, will be written up on a standard form called a disciplinary report. Students are required to sign all disciplinary reports; parent signatures are by teacher’s request only. This report will have three copies. The copies are for the parent/guardian, the principal and the student’s grade level team leader (teacher). The parent copy is mailed home. The principal’s copy will be posted in the computer and kept in your child’s disciplinary records. White copy: Parent/guardianYellow copy: AdministrationPink copy: Grade level team leader (teacher)

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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL:

GMS & THE SCOTT COUNTY BOARDHAVE A “ZERO TOLERANCE

POLICY”. Any student found to be

dispensing alcohol or drugs on the school grounds or at any school related activity will be subject to suspension or expulsion and criminal sanctions imposed by the law. Any student using alcohol or drugs, under the influence or, in the possession of said substance on school grounds or at school related activities will be subject to suspension or expulsion and criminal sanctions imposed by the law.

Alcohol or dangerous drugs found in a student's personal belongings during school hours or at a school sponsored affair will be treated the same as the use of said substance as far as suspension or expulsion is concerned. If the principal or designee is reasonably convinced that he student is either possessing or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a parent or guardian of the student shall be notified. The parent will be requested to come to the school for a conference and to remove the student from school grounds. The local authorities may be notified. Further, the principal or designee shall refer the case to the Superintendent for possible

disciplinary action by the Scott County Board of Education. The Scott County Board shall comply with the provision of the Alcohol and Drugs Acts as outlined in state law and the guidelines developed to carry out the policy. (Legal Ref.: KRS 158.295)

Possession, use or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, counterfeit controlled substance or look alike (including caffeine pills or other over the counter stimulants) and/or possession of drug paraphernalia, the student will receive an immediate ten (10) days suspension with recommendation for expulsion for the first offense. Parents and appropriate juvenile authorities will be immediately notified when violation of laws governing use, possession sale of alcohol or other controlled substances has occurred.

The recommendation for expulsion may be waived to a ten (10) day suspension if the parent (s) or guardian (s): 1) Agree(s) to seek, at their expense, an evaluation of the student's alcohol/drug use by a qualified chemical dependency counselor acceptable to the school district. 2) Completes any and all treatment or recommendations made in such an evaluation. 3) If no treatment is recommended in the evaluation, the school may also require that the student meet with the school counselor on designated number of times to qualify for a waiver of the recommendation for expulsion.

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Failure to complete both the evaluation and the treatment as recommended by either the chemical dependency counselor or the school will result in immediate suspension with recommendation of expulsion. A second offense of the policy will result in immediate suspension with recommendation for expulsion.

Sale or transmission of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, drugs, counterfeit controlled substances or look-alike (including caffeine pills or other over the counter stimulants) the student will be immediately suspended, and a recommendation for expulsion will be made.

FIGHTING, THREATENING

OR BEING RUDE:Fighting is totally unacceptable and any student involved in or witnessing a confrontation situation (verbal or physical) will seek the assistance of the nearest adult staff member BEFORE, a fight starts. Being rude to a teacher, secretary, instructional aide, custodian, cafeteria worker, or even another student is totally unacceptable. All people who attend

GMS (student and staff) shall be treated with common courtesy in all situations. Threats to teachers or students, whether spoken, or implied, either in school or out, will NOT be tolerated. Students should be extremely careful in their actions, so that there can never be any question about what was intended.

REPEAT OFFENDER POLICY: Upon receipt of a sixth (6th) disciplinary report each semester (18 weeks), a parent conference will be held. This meeting should be attended by parent, student, all teachers of said student (at time of receipt), a principal (or designee), and other staff (as needed), examples could include counselor, school psychologist, etc. The purpose of this conference will be to create a plan that will encourage positive change in a student's behavior. Receipt of a seventh disciplinary report after said notification, but prior to conference, will result in suspension and conference is held.

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STUDENT COOPERATION: Cooperation with all teachers, school and district rules is expected. Poor attitudes will NOT be tolerated. (NOTE: Students should be reminded that behavior expectations at school related events such as dances, ball games, field trips, etc. are least as high as they are in the school building on a daily basis).

SUSPENSION, CAB, AFTER SUSPENSION, CAB, AFTER SCHOOL AND FRIDAY DETENTION SCHOOL AND FRIDAY DETENTION POLICIESPOLICIES:

Suspension from school is administered when the administrator considers that an individual has created a serious infraction of school rules. A student may be suspended from one to ten days. A student may be recommended to the principal for expulsion after the student has received five separate suspensions or a total of ten days suspension. (Suspension or Expulsion of Pupils, KRS 158-250, School Laws of Kentucky).

IF A STUDENT IS SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED, THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO MAKE UP THAT HOMEWORK OR RECEIVE CREDIT FOR IT. All pupils admitted to the common schools shall comply with the lawful regulations for the government of the schools. Willful disobedience or defiance over authority of teachers, habitual profanity or vulgarity or

other gross violations of propriety or law constitutes cause for suspension or expulsion from school. The Superintendent, Principal or Assistant Principal of any school may suspend a pupil for such misconduct, but shall report such action in writing immediately to the Superintendent.

The Board of Education of any school district may expel any pupil for misconduct as defined in this section. Such action may not be taken until the parent or guardian having legal custody or control of the pupil has had an opportunity to have a hearing before the Board. The decision of the Board shall be final.

If a student is suspended from school, he/she will NOT be allowed on any school grounds, school buses or to participate in extra curricular or co-curricular activities until the student is reinstated in school. Following a suspension, a parent will be required to escort the student to the school office for a conference with a school principal before the student will be allowed to return to regular classes.

UNNECESSARYITEMS:

Students need to avoid distractions to themselves and others in a classroom, which requires that all their energy be put to the task at hand. Examples of needless items in school include: Walkman, cassette players, CD’s, CD players, electronic games, yo-yos, laser pens, hats, sunglasses, toys, skateboards, squirt guns and electronic beepers (including watches with alarms) and large sums of money. Any personal items not directly related to classroom activity are not to be brought to school.Any faculty member may decide how the item can be regained (end of school day, by parent only, end of school year, etc.), will take items of this type on sight.

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any confiscated item that may be lost while in storage. Cell phones are not to be out in class and must be turned off. If deemed necessary for after school transportation, then the student will be allowed to use a cell phone after dismissal or extra curricular activities. It is best the students keep them locked in their locker.

TARDINESS: Tardiness to school and to all classes will be handled by the classroom teacher and team action plans as follows: 1st offense - written warning; 2nd offense - Friday Detention; 3rd offense - Friday Detention and so on. Each class will handle tardiness separately and each student will begin each new grading period with a clean slate. Learning the important personal responsibility of being at school every day and being on time is a very important goal for the middle school student. Students who become truant (as defined by the district wide Student Code of Conduct for K - 8th grade) will be dealt with by the attendance clerk, the teacher, the individual team, the administration or the district wide attendance officer.

ABSENCES AND EXCUSES POLICY

ATTENDANCE GOAL STATEMENT: The Scott County Board of Education views the matter of student attendance as one of its primary concerns. Accordingly, the Board encourages the active cooperation of teachers, students, parents, and administrators in maintaining a high level of student attendance at all Scott County Schools. Students are expected to attend the school in which they are enrolled, regularly and punctually, in order to benefit maximally from the instructional program and to develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility. The Scott County

Board of Education believes that there is a direct relationship between poor attendance and lack of achievement. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are much better adjusted to live in our society.

TRUANCY DEFINED: Any pupil who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three days or more, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) days or more, is a truant. A pupil who has been reported as a truant three or more times is a habitual truant. Absence for less than a half-day shall be considered tardiness.

ATTENDANCE CLERK: The Principal shall designate a staff member to serve as attendance clerk or student services secretary. The person shall be responsible for carrying out the K-12 attendance policy.

EXCUSED ABSENCES: A student shall be permitted a total of six (6) excused absences per year upon presenting a parental note to the homeroom teacher or attendance clerk for the following reasons:

(Doctor's excuses do not count toward the six days of excused absences.)

1. Death or severe illness in the pupil's immediate family. The number of days excused for a death will be

determined by the circumstances involved and will be kept to the

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by the Principal or designee.

2. Illness of the pupil. Medical and dental appointments will be excused only for the time required completing the appointment, unless specified by the doctor.

3. Religious holidays and practices. 4. Court appearance when

subpoena or citation requires the student's presence.

5. Driver's permit/license test, which will be excused for a portion of the day.

6. Cultural and educational activities (up to 10 days) as approved in advance by the Principal.

** The Attendance Policy could slightly change. The Attendance Committee could not meet until mid-summer (after the time this handbook was sent off to the printers.)

ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE: The Central Office Attendance Committee shall consist of the Director of Pupil Personnel (DPP) and two (2) parents to be appointed by the Superintendent. Their primary function shall be to hear appeals.

MAKE-UP WORK: Work missed due to excused absences may be made up by arrangement with the teacher. We would like to

encourage our students to use the homework hotlines to retrieve homework. The student is responsible for making arrangements with the teacher for completing make-up work. It is the student's responsibility to obtain their homework due to an absence. A student should be absent more than two days before requesting the office to circulate a homework assignment sheet. Upon the third day of excused absence, the parent should notify the office of this request before 11:00 a.m. Then the collected homework will be available in the office between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. Please make sure to have your child’s combination to their locker so you can retrieve their books (if needed for the work).

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: Absence for reasons other than those listed in this policy shall be unexcused. Work missed due to unexcused absences may not be made up.UNEXCUSED TARDY: Tardy for reasons such as: missed the bus, car trouble, and oversleeping is unexcused.

EXCEPTION: Students are NOT entitled to or receive credit for make-up daily work missed for absences because of suspension from school but are allowed to do the following:

Take major tests, such as final examinations or unit tests, for credit upon returning from a suspension

Hand in for credit major projects or term papers assigned before the period of suspension but due during the time the suspension occurred.

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REPORTING ABSENCES:GMS ATTENDANCE CLERK……863-3805

(ext. 304)

2007-2008 STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE:The purpose of the school dress code is to help create a positive learning environment for all middle school students. Students need to be dressed comfortably, but neat. Their bodies should be appropriately covered from just below their necks to at least above their knees through a full range of motion (bending over, raising arms, etc…). Clothing should fit appropriately. Above all else, students should make sure that their chest area, stomach area, and posterior areas are covered.

Shirts: Shirts should cover students’ bodies from just below the neck to sufficiently below the waistline of the pants. Students should be able to raise their arms above their heads and not expose their midriff. On the contrary, students’ shirts shouldn’t be so long as to be considered “over-sized.” Also, students’ shirts should cover the entire top of the shoulder. Shirts that are either made or modified with the sleeves removed should not be worn. Examples:

APPROPRIATE(any solid color or

pattern)

INAPPROPRIATE

Dress shirts (button-downs)

Sleeveless tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops

Mock or turtle neck shirts or sweaters

Shirts that expose the midriff, back or cleavage

Henleys Lace or see-through shirts, mesh, or jerseys

T-shirts Exposed undergarmentsSweat shirts (including “hoodies”)

Body confirming shirts (i.e “Shrugs”)

Any Scott County Schools shirt or sweatshirtPants: Pants should cover the students’ bodies from the waistline to at least just above the knee. The test for the length of shorts and skirts should be the “Flamingo Test:” 1. The student stands upright.2. The student bends one of their legs back at the knee until the lower leg is parallel to the floor.3. The bottom of the clothing in question must touch the back of the calf while the leg is horizontal.4. If it touches, the clothing is ok.5. If it does not touch, the clothing is too short.Pants should not have holes of any kind (either from the factory or modified by the student). Pants should be appropriately sized. They should not be body-conforming (too tight) or too loose fitting. Finally, pants should not be so long that they become a tripping hazard (hanging over the shoe and dragging the ground).

Examples:APPROPRIATE

(any solid color or pattern)INAPPROPRIATE

Jeans Sagging pants or shorts (not at waist level)

Khakis Body conforming stretch-pants, leggings

Cargo pants Jogging pants, sweat pants, parachute pants

Shorts or skirts in the styles mentioned above

Gym shorts (basketball, soccer, etc…), Cutoffs

Capris or Jumpers Exposed under garments

Coats and Jackets: All outerwear, such as heavy coats, winter jackets, oversized shirts, wind-shirts, etc. are to be stored in the locker during the school day.

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Book-bags, Backpacks, and Purses:1. Book-bags, backpacks, pouches, backpack purses, etc. are to be stored in the locker.2. A small purse/handbag may be acceptable in class but, to be remained closed during class time.

Headgear, Jewelry, Etc…1. All hats are to be removed upon entering the building and to be stored in the locker.2. Other items such as bandannas, scarves, skullcaps, combs, rakes, picks, or rollers are not to worn as clothing.3. Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.4. Distracting hairstyles and hair dyes are not to be worn. 5. Non-jewelry chains, including “dog chains” attached to wallets or purses, fanny packs, etc. are to be stored in the locker during the school day.6. Earrings are only to be worn in the ear.7. Facial jewelry other than earrings is not to be worn (ex.: nose, lip, eyebrow, tongues, etc.)8. Distracting facial paint is not allowed.

DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONSBelow is a list of infractions with an explanation. A student committing any of these offenses will be disciplined using the discipline matrix as a guide. Any violation not listed will be handled at the discretion of the administrator involved.

ACCUMULATION OF DISCIPLINARY REPORTS: If a student has multiple disciplinary reports that result in multiple detention assignments, the student will be expected to serve the detention assigned for Friday as well as face a CAB assignment or suspension.ACTIVATION FALSE FIRE ALARM: Falsely alerting the school or fire department to a non-existent fire.AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR

TOWARD ANY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE: Physical contact or threat of physical contact (either verbal or in written form) toward school employees, their families or property, with the intention of doing physical or bodily harm.ARSON (OR ATTEMPTED ARSON: Use of incendiary device to start a fire within the school, on school grounds, or bus.ASSAULT: Person or persons initiating physical attack.BOMB THREAT: Making a threat that a bomb has been placed in or is about to explode on school property or at a school sponsored activity.BRINGING AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO SCHOOL: Radios, tape players, CDs, CD players, etc., may be used if class related unless by permission from administration. Administration has the right to confiscate such items.

CALLING STUDENT(S) FROM CLASS UNDER FALSE PRETENSE: Any student who calls another student from a classroom for any reason without proper authorization from faculty, staff, or administration.CLASSROOM DISRUPTION: Any act of students that interrupts teachers or other students in the classroom.

DEFIANCE: Willful refusal by a student to respond to any reasonable request of authorized or school personnel. This includes failure to identify oneself when requested.

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DEROGATORY, INFLAMMATORY, PROFANE, OR VULGAR REMARKS (DIRECTED TOWARD A STUDENT): Using words, phrases, or gestures that are inappropriate in general conversation or directed toward students.DEROGATORY, INFLAMMATORY, PROFANE, OR VULGAR REMARKS (DIRECTED TOWARD STAFF): Using word, phrases, or gestures that are inappropriate in general conversation or directed toward school personnel.DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Any type of inappropriate conduct that occurs outside of the classroom.DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL : Any individual or group whose conduct is disruptive to the orderly educational procedure of the school.DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ON THE BUS: Behavior that jeopardizes the safety or driver or the safe operation of the bus.FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS: Failure to follow the directions of school staff (i.e. not having classroom supplies or textbooks).

FAILURE TO RETURN TO CLASS: Failure to return to class after lunch, when called from class, going to the restroom, etc. in a timely manner.FAILURE TO SERVE AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION: Failure to follow through, for any reason, an

assigned time for detention (3:05 - 4:05 p.m.). Students are given two (2) days notice of the assignment.FAILURE TO SIGN-IN OR SIGN-OUT OF SCHOOL: All students must sign in with their homeroom teacher and sign-out with the attendance clerk (front office’s 2nd window). Students will obtain their admit slip from the front office.

FAILURE TO SERVE FRIDAY DETENTION: Failure to follow through, for any reason, an assigned time on Friday (3:05-6:05 p.m.). Students assigned Friday Detention on or before Wednesday will be assigned the Friday of that week. Students assigned Friday Detention after Thursday will be assigned the following Friday. FIGHTING & THREATS: Students who willfully engage in physical contact for the purpose of inflicting harm on another person. Implying or saying that physical harm will come to another student or students

FORGERY: The act of falsely using the name of another person, or falsifying documents or correspondence from or to the school. The person's whose name is forged shall be notified.GAMBLING: Participating in games of chance (i.e. rolling dice, tossing coins, and cards) for the express purpose of exchanging money or property.

NON-SCHOOL RELATED ITEMS IN SCHOOL: Items whose use is unrelated to school activities such as skateboards, roller blades,

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laser pens, yo-yo's, water guns, electronic games, beepers, large sums of money and other items are not to be brought to school.OUT OF CAFETERIA: Students found to be in hallways during lunch period.POSSESSION OF PAGING DEVICE OR CELLULAR PHONE : Possession of a paging device (a telecommunication device that emits an audible sound, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor) while on school property or while attending a school-sponsored activity on or off school property.PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION: Showing physical affection toward another student, drawing unnecessary attention (i.e. kissing, hugging, etc.), which causes embarrassment to school personnel, other students, or guest.REPEATED SUSPENSIONS: Any student who repeatedly subjects him/her self to violations of school policy which warrants suspension. Upon receiving a fifth suspension or accumulating a total of ten days absences from suspensions, grounds for recommendation for expulsion to the principal will have been met.SELLING OF ITEMS WITHOUT PERMISSION: Transfer of goods for money (pencils, candy, soft drinks, etc.) not authorized by the principalSETTING OFF FIREWORKS/SMOKE BOMBS: Activating or being an accomplice in causing any type of fireworks (explosives) to cause a disturbance.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT/MISCONDUCT: Sexual harassment/misconduct is unwanted sexual attention from students, school staff members, faculty, or anyone the victim may interact with in order to fulfill school duties. The range of behaviors include: verbal comments, subtle pressure for sexual activity, leering, pinching, patting, and other forms of unwanted touching. For the complete policy look on pages: 31 and 32.

SKIPPING SCHOOL/CLASS: Failure to attend any regularly scheduled class or assigned school activity without a valid excuse.TARDINESS TO SCHOOL OR HOMEROOM (UNEXCUSED ) : A student will be considered tardy and listed as such if he/she arrives at his/her classroom after the bell sounds. The teacher will give the student a written warning the first time a tardy occurs. Signing-in after school has begun or leaving early before school is dismissed constitutes a tardy. Each six week, additional tardiness will result in a Friday Detention assignment.THEFT: The taking of property of others (students, teachers, visitors, school system, etc.) without their consent, the possession of stolen property and/or the selling of stolen property.TOBACCO: Possession and/or use of tobacco products on school grounds by middle school students and in direct violation of Scott County Board Policy. Confiscation will occur along with immediate disciplinary action. The use of tobacco (smoking, dipping, chewing, etc.) on school property, which means

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inside the building, outside the building, or on school buses. (Smoking - KR 438-050)USE OF INHALANTS: The use of inhalants (ex. white out, glue, etc. for mind alteration)

USE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION OR POSSESSION: Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of harmful narcotics on school grounds or at any school-sponsored affair (athletic contest, parties, dances, etc.) is prohibited. Possession of or selling of such items, or having them in one's personal belongings or locker during school hours or at school sponsored events will be treated the same.VANDALISM: Destroying, mutilating, or defacing school buildings, grounds, or property located in or outside of the school, including property of school personnel, students, or others.VIOLATING CONDITIONS OF

SUSPENSION: Not abiding by the guidelines of suspension such as being on school property, school or attending school activities while suspended.VIOLATION OF DRESS CODE: Violation of dress code provisions as listed in the student handbook.WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS (POSSESSION OF): The possession of any instrument, including but not limited to fireworks, explosives, knives, clubs, guns (including: pellet guns], chains, pocket knives, razor blades, and the like that can be used to inflict bodily injury to other persons.WEAPONS, DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS OR MARTIAL ARTS (USE OF): The actual use of such times or instruments listed above.

2007-2008 GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL MATRIX

Discipline Code

Offenses

Student Conference

After-School

Detention

Friday Detention

CAB 1-3 Day Suspension

5-10 Day Suspension

Comments

Accumulation of Disciplinary

Reports

Upon receipt of a sixth (6th) disciplinary report each semester (18 weeks), a parent conference will be held. A seventh (7th) disciplinary report will warrant a suspension until said conference is held. Student may

receive a behavior contract during this conference.Activating False Fire

Alarm1st Offense Refer to

legal system

Aggressive Behavior Toward

Employees

1st Offense Refer to legal system

Assault 1st Offense 2nd OffenseRefer to

legal system a needed

Arson 1st Offense Refer to legal system

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Audio or Other Equipment at

School1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense

Bomb Threat 1st Offense

Refer to legal system and initiate expulsion

Calling Student from Class under False

Pretense

1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense

Classroom Disruption

1st

Offense 2nd OffenseRepeated Violations will

result in CAB and/or Suspension

Repeated Offenders

can be referred to Alternative

School

Defiance 1st

Offense 2nd Offense Flagrant Offense

Flagrant Offense

Derogatory, Profane, Vulgar,

Inflammatory Remarks

Directed at Faculty

1st Offense Flagrant Offense

2007-2008 GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL MATRIX

Discipline Code Offenses

Student Conference

After-School

Detention

Friday Detention

CAB 1-3 Day Suspension

5-10 Day Suspension

Comments

Derogatory, Profane, Vulgar,

Inflammatory Remarks

Directed at Other Students

1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

Offense

Disorderly Conduct

1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

OffenseDisruptive

Behavior On The Bus

Refer to Scott County Bus Rider Policy located on pages 33-36 of this handbook.

Disruption Of School

1st

Offense 2nd Offense

Dress Code Violation

1st Written Warning

2nd

Offense 3rd Offense

4th

Offense (1-3

days)

Flagrant Offense

Contact parent for change of clothes

Failure To Follow

Directions

1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

OffenseFlagrant Offense

Flagrant Offense

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Failure to Return to

Classroom, Clubs, etc.

1st

Offense2nd

Offense

Failure To Sign-In or Sign-Out

of School

1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

Offense

Failure to serve After school Detention

Every Offense

Failure to serve Friday

Detention

1st/2nd

OffenseRepeated Offense

Fighting 1st Offense 2nd

Offense

Refer to legal system as needed.

Forgery 1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

Offense

Gambling 1st

Offense 2nd Offense Confiscate item

Out of Gym/Cafeteria during lunch

1st

Offense2nd

Offense3rd

OffenseFlagrant Offense

Possession of paging

device/cellular phone (in class)

Forfeit device & contact parent

2007-2008 GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL MATRIX

Discipline Code

Offenses

Student Conference

After-School

Detention

Friday Detention

CAB 1-3 Day Suspension

5-10 Day Suspension

Comments

Possession of Drug/Alcohol (Possession Use or Sale)

1st Offense

Refer to legal system and

initiate expulsion

Possession of Weapons or Dangerous Instruments

1st Offense

Refer to legal system and

initiate expulsion

Public Display of Affection

1st

Offense2nd

OffenseRepeated

Suspensions10 Days Total Suspension Will Result In Initiation Of Expulsion Procedures

Selling Items Without

Permission

Contact Parent

Setting Off Fireworks Or

Smoke Bombs1st Offense

Skipping Class Or School

1st

Offense2nd

OffenseSmoking: Use Of Tobacco/

Possession Of1st Offense 2nd

Offense

Sexual 1st Offense 2nd Refer To 27

Harassment Or Misconduct Offense

Policy: Pg. 17-18

Handbook

Thefts 1st Offense 1st/2nd

OffenseRestitution In

All Cases

Threats 1st Offense 2nd Offense

Refer To Legal

System As Needed

Unexcused Tardiness(to school, homeroom,

class)

1st Written Warning

2nd Offense (each 9 weeks)

Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instruments

Refer To Legal System

& Initiate Expulsion

Vandalism 1st/2nd

Offense 3rd Offense

Violation Of Suspension Conditions

1st

Offense

Refer To Legal System & Initiate Expulsion

TITLE IX, TITLE VI, AND SECTION 504 COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

STEP ONE:

1) The aggrieved employee or student shall present his/her complaint in writing to his/her building principal or supervisor in an effort at a workable solution to the grievance.2) The matter shall be handled in a prompt manner allowing no more than three working days or school calendar days to elapse from the time of the known complaint to arrive at a solution agreeable to all parties involved.3) The building principal or supervisor shall make a written response. It will be presented to the aggrieved employee or student within three working days or school calendar days from the date the complaint was heard by the principal or supervisor, and filed in a master file maintained in the Superintendent's office.

STEP TWO:1) If the aggrieved employee or student is not satisfied with the solution received under Step One, or if the solution in the prescribed three days, the aggrieved employee or student may appeal in writing to the District Hearing Committee through its coordinator, who shall arrange for the hearing. The written appeal shall be made by the complainant within three working days or school calendar days of the date the written response was delivered by the building principal or supervisor in Step One.

2) A written response shall be made by the coordinator of the District Hearing Committee to the complaining party within three working days or school calendar days from the date said appeal was heard by said committee and filed in master file maintained in the Superintendent's office.

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3) The Superintendent of the Scott County School System shall appoint the District Hearing Committee.

STEP THREE:

1) If the solution offered by the District Hearing Committee representative is not satisfactory, the employee or student may appeal in writing to the Scott County Board of Education through the Secretary to the Board of Education. This written appeal shall be made within three working days or school calendar days of the date the written response was delivered from Step Two proceedings.2) Any decision reached by the Board of Education shall be considered final and shall be presented in written form to the aggrieved employee or student within three working days or school calendar days from the date of said appeal and filed in master file in the Superintendent's office.

CARE OF SCHOOL AND

PERSONAL PROPERTY

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Students shall be held responsible for damage to school property.

SCHOOL PROPERTY: Any student, organization, or group of students participating in activities who destroys, defaces, damages or removes school property shall be subject to disciplinary action and liability for the cost of restoring the property.In addition, when they have reasonable belief that a violation has taken place, principals shall immediately report to law enforcement officials when an act has occurred on school property or at a school-sponsored function that involves damage to school property. For the purposes or determining when to make this report, damage to school property shall refer to instances involving: 1) Intentional harm 2) Damage beyond minor loss or breakage, excluding normal wear and tear.

PERSONAL PROPERTY OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL: Any student, organization, or group of students who steals or willfully or wantonly destroys, defaces, or damages the personal property of school personnel on school property, off school property, or at school-sponsored activities shall be subject to suspension or expulsion from school.

STUDENT'S PROPERTY: Any student, organization, or group of students participating in activities that destroys, defaces, damages or steals the personal property of students shall be subject to disciplinary action.

PARENTS’ LIABILITY: Parents shall be liable for property damage caused by their minor children.

SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOLSANNUAL NOTIFICATION

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In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, parents shall have the right to inspect and review all education records relating to their child by making request to the principal of each school or other designated official. This right shall be passed on to the student at age 18.Written policies have been developed which describe the types and locations of these records and the specific procedures available to parents for the review of records, the amendment of or hearing concerning education records to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the privacy or other rights of the child, and for the disclosures and destruction of records. Copies of these policies and procedures may be obtained upon request from the office of the principal or the superintendent.In accordance with federal regulations concerning the relapse or transfer of educational records, it is the policy of this school district to forward educational records on request to a school in which the student seeks or intends to enroll. Parents may obtain upon request copies of the records transferred and an opportunity for a hearing. The school may release directory information on individual students unless specific instructions not to do so are presented to the principal or superintendent in writing by the parents of a student on or before September 15 of each year. Directory information shall include the student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of member's of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and most recent education institution attended by the student.

Parents shall have the right to file complaints to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act office concerning any alleged failures of the district to comply with this act.Parents of a child who has graduated or otherwise left and who was formerly enrolled in a program for exceptional children, may request the destruction of any personally identifiable information in the education record of their child, which was collected, maintained, or used for the identification, evaluation, or placement of the exceptional child. Such request should be addressed in writing to the principal or superintendent.Scott County High School offers vocational programs in home economics, industrial acts, agriculture, horticulture, and business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the educational program actives, or employment. Admissions to all programs are open through the guidance counselors. For further information contact Randy Napier, Director of Human Resources, Scott County Board of Education, PO Box 561, Georgetown, KY 40324. Phone: 863-3663. Grievances should be submitted in writing to him at the above address. "The Scott County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race and/or handicap in the educational program or activities which it operates."

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HARASSMENT / DISCRIMINATION POLICY

DEFINITION: Harassment/Discrimination is intimidation by threats of or actual physical violence; the creation, by whatever means, of a climate of hostility or intimidation, or the use of language, conduct, or symbols in such manner as to be commonly understood to convey hatred, contempt, or prejudice or to have the effect of insulting or stigmatizing an individual.PROHIBITION: Harassment/Discrimination due to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political beliefs, sex, or disability is prohibited at all times on school property and off school grounds during school-sponsored activities. This prohibition also applies to visitors to the school who may come into contact with employees and students. (Acts of harassment/discrimination based on sex may be committed by persons of the same or the opposite sex.) District staff shall provide for a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints concerning harassment/discrimination.DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Students who engage in harassment/discrimination of an employee or another student on the basis of any of the areas mentioned above shall be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension and expulsion.GUIDELINES: Students who believe they have been a victim of an act of harassment/ discrimination or who have observed other students being victimized shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, inform their Principal, who shall provide a form for the student to complete and then immediately notify the Superintendent and/or Title

IX/Equity Coordinator, as appropriate. Employees who observe prohibited behaviors or with whom students share a complaint shall notify the Principal or their immediate supervisor, who shall immediately forward the information to the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall provide for the following: 1. Investigation of allegations of harassment/discrimination to commence as soon as circumstances allow, but not later than three (3) school days of submission of the original written complaint. A written report of all findings of the investigation shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days, unless additional time is necessary due to the matter being investigated by a law enforcement or governmental agency. The Superintendent/ designee may take interim measures to protect complainants during the investigation. 2. A process to identify and implement, within three (3) school days of the submission of the written investigative report, methods to correct and prevent reoccurrence of the harassment/ discrimination. If corrective action the report Annual dissemination of written policy to all staff and students. 4. Age-appropriate training during the first month of school to include an explanation of prohibited behavior and the necessity for prompt reporting of alleged harassment/discrimination; and 5. Development of alternate methods of filing complaints for individuals with disabilities and others who may need accommodation. Student handbooks shall include information to assist individuals in reporting alleged harassment/discrimination. When sexual harassment is alleged, the District's Title IX Coordinator, as designated in the student handbook, shall be notified.

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NOTIFICATION OF PARENTS: Within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving a serious allegation of harassment/discrimination, District personnel shall attempt to notify parents of both student victims and students who have been accused of harassment/discrimination.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT: Examples of conduct and/or actions prohibited under this policy include, but are not limited to: 1. Name calling, stories, jokes, pictures, or objects that are offensive to one's gender, race, color, national origin, religion, or disability. 2. Unwanted touching, sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and spreading sexual rumors. 3. Being subjected to unwelcome sexual remarks in the context of the classroom. 4. Impeding the progress of a student in class by questioning the student's ability to do the required class work based on the gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability of the student. 5. Limiting student access to educational tools, such as computers, based on the student's gender, race, color, religion. Teasing a student's subject choice or assignment based on the gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability of the student

CONFIDENTIALITY: District employees involved in the investigation of complaints shall respect, as much as possible, the privacy and anonymity of both victims and persons accused of violations.APPEAL: Upon the completion of the investigation and correction of the

conditions leading to the harassment/discrimination, any party may appeal in writing any part of the findings and corrective actions to the Superintendent. If a supervisor is an alleged party in the harassment/discrimination complaint, procedures shall also provide for addressing the complaint to a higher level of authority. Failure by an employee, immediate supervisor, Principal, and/or Superintendent to report, notify, and/or initiate an investigation of alleged harassment/discrimination as required by this policy, to follow approved procedures, or to take corrective action shall be cause for disciplinary action.

RETALIATION PROHIBITED: No one shall retaliate against an employee or student because s/he files a written grievance, assists or participates in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing regarding the charge of harassment/discrimination of an individual or because s/he has opposed language or conduct that violates this policy. Upon the resolution of allegations, the Superintendent shall take steps to protect employees and students against retaliation.FALSE COMPLAINTS: False or malicious complaints of harassment/discrimination may result in disciplinary action taken against the complainant.OTHER CLAIMS: When a complaint is received that does not appear to be covered by this policy, administrators shall review other policies that may govern the allegations, including but not limited to, 09.422 and/or 09.426.REFERENCES: 42 USC 2000e, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII Racial

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Incidents and Harassment Against Students at Educational Institutions

SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOLSBUS RIDER POLICY AND

RULESIt is a privilege for your child to be

transported to and from school. Public school systems are not

mandated by the State of Kentucky to provide transportation. However, Scott County School system uses

educational funds to bus students to and from school. Please remind your student, that as a privilege, it can be revoked when the student’s behavior poses a safety threat to all concerned.Misbehavior on the school bus endangers the lives of everyone on the bus and will not be tolerated. The bus driver is in complete control of the bus at all times.

BUS POLICY

* The bus policy is to be reviewed by the classroom teacher within the first 3 days of the start of school. The policy will then be reviewed again each grading period.* Each child will be expected to comply with the bus policy.* Parents/Guardians will be held accountable for their student’s behavior while riding on a Scott County School bus.* Parents/Guardian review and issues the bus policies with your student. Sign and date the form and return to your student’s school 14 days after school enrollment.* A signed note from the parent/guardian is necessary for a

student to obtain a bus pass form the principal of the students’ school to get off the bus at a stop other than his/her designated stop. A note from each set of parents is necessary when one student goes home with another.* If as student is suspended from one school bus, he is suspended from all other buses as well. A school bus suspension is not an excused absence from school. Students will be expected to be at school each day of their suspension.* In accordance with Kentucky Regulations the school will provide Pupil Transportation with a list of current names and address of students for each bus route.

BUS RULES

1. DO NOT get out of your seat without the bus driver’s permission.2. OBEY the bus driver at all times, including NO profane or abusive language.3. THE BUS DRIVER IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSIGN SEATS AT ANY TIME.4. KEEP your head, hands, feet and all objects inside the bus.5. NO SMOKING or use of tobacco products or other illegal substance on the bus.6. NO WEAPONS of any kind are allowed on the bus.7. NO FIGHTING8. NO excessive noise.9. DO NOT eat or drink on the bus. (Exception: Field Trips or extra curricular activities in excess of 50 miles at the

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discretion of the supervising teacher/coach.)10. DO NOT vandalize or be destructive to the school bus in any way.11. KEEP the bus clean at all times. NO GLASS CONTAINERS (this does not include a thermos bottle), NO live animals or insects will be transported on the bus.

AT THE BUS STOP

* Arrive at the assigned bus stop five minutes before bus time. The driver is not permitted to wait for students.* Keep all articles off the roadway and remain clear of traffic.* Do not damage private property.* Do not disturb residents by making excessive noise.* Unauthorized conduct, such as fighting or damage to property may be subject to action by local police as well as from the school.

* Wait until the bus stops and then walk to the bus door in an openly fashion.* Students living on the opposite side of the road from a bus stop should wait on their side until the bus arrives and the driver signals them to cross.* Students may use only the assigned stop nearest their residence unless written permission is obtained from the principal and provided to the bus driver.* No use of profanity and/or obscene gestures.

ON THE BUS

* The bus driver may assign seats.* The drive, monitor, or students are not permitted use of tobacco products or illegal substances on a school bus.* Weapons, explosive, or any dangerous articles are absolutely prohibited from school buses.* No animals or other items that might frighten other riders or distract the driver are permitted on school buses.* Nothing will be placed in the aisle of the bus, or where it would hamper evacuation in case of emergency.* Profanity and obscene gestures are prohibited.* Excessive noise, as determined by the driver, is prohibited.* Riders will not extend any portion of their bodies outside the bus.

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* Riders will never use the rear or side emergency exit except upon direction of the driver, or other competent authority.* Riders will refrain from any language, or action that might tend to embarrass or intimidate another student. (Harassment of one student by another while riding a school bus may be causes for permanent suspension of bus riding privileges.)* Students must stay seated at all times including the parking lots at all school sites.

UNSAFE CONDITIONS

Any condition, which, if permitted to continue, could result in injury to a student, is considered unsafe. Some examples are:* Throwing items inside or out of the bus.* Failure to remain properly seated.* Improperly exiting the bus.* Fighting, yelling, and loud talking.* Extending body parts out the windows.* Damaging any part of the bus.* Acts designed to intimidate or otherwise harass other students.* Failure to carry out instructions from the bus driver.CUMULATING OF CONSEQUENCES

Consequences for bus safety violations are cumulative. An offense in any violation category will escalate any subsequent offenses in any category to the next level of discipline.

CONSEQUENCES FOR BREAKING BUS RULES

(These consequences do not preclude in school discipline for the same offense.)A. Student out of seat without permission.

1. First Offense - Written up, conference with principal and parental notification.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.B. Student with a weapon, alcohol, or illegal drugs.1. Immediate expulsion from the bus for the rest of school year.C. Harassment, profane language, or obscene gestures towards bus driver and/or passengers.1. First Offense - Student is written up, conference with principal, parental notification and suspended from the bus for three days.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.D. Smoking on the bus1. First Offense - Student is immediately suspended from bus for three days.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.E. Fighting on the bus1. First Offense - Student is immediately suspended from bus for three days.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.

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4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.F. Heads, hands, feet or objects outside of the bus1. First Offense - Student is written up, conference with principal, parental notification and suspended from the bus for three days.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.G. Eating or drink on the bus1. First Offense - Written up, conference with principal and parental notification.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for two days.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year.H. Vandalism1. First Offense - Student is written up, conference with principal, student is given five days’ suspensions and student and/or parent responsible for payment of damages.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days. Student and/or parent are responsible for payment of damages.3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for the rest of school year. Student and/or parent are responsible for payment of damages.I. Excessive Noise (Shouting, screaming, whistling, etc.)1. First Offense - Student is written up, conference with the principal, parental notification, and is suspended from the bus for three days.2. Second Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for five days.

3. Third Offense - Student is suspended from the bus for ten days.4. Fourth Offense - Student is suspended from the bus the rest of school year.

CRIMINAL OFFENSES

The principal shall enforce District Code of Conduct and/or Site Base Council policy in addition to the Bus Rider Policy and Rules when a student commits a criminal offense. Notification of such criminal offense will be made to the proper authorities.

VIDEO CAMERASAll Scott County School buses are equipped with video camera boxes. Videotapes contain audio. Tapes may be used to document events and responsibility for actions that occur on the buses.

BUS EVACUATIONEvacuation drills will be conducted four times each year. The drills consist of an orderly use of the available exits on the bus, and are designed to familiarize students with the proper safety procedures to be followed in case of an emergency.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSStudents are permitted d to leave the bus only at the designated bus stop. Any request to leave the bus at another stop must have a bus pass signed by the school principal.Students who live on the opposite side of the road front the bus stop should, when exiting from the bus, go to a point approximately ten feet ahead of the bus and wait until the driver signals to cross the road. Never cross at the rear of a stopped school bus.In the event of an accident the bus driver is not allowed to release students from the scene. The student

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will be transported to his/her bus stop upon release from police or other authorities.

Scott County Middle School students will not be allowed to board buses at Scott County High School without a boarding pass issued from the principal.

STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES

School buses stopped for the purpose of loading and unloading students will have the side “Stop-Arm” activated. Any time the “Stop-Arm” is out and lights are flashing, all traffic must stop. It is not permissible, even on school property to pass a school bus while it is loading or unloading student. An exception is when the bus is on a multi-lane highway; traffic going in the opposite direction does not have to stop.

School bus drivers are encouraged to file complaints with the local police department whenever the “Stop-Arm” is violated. Convictions for “Stop-

Arm” violations normally result in an assessment of six points on the driver’s license, along with a fine and court costs.

COMMITMENT TO SAFE TRANSPORTATION

We, in the Transportation Department, wish to assure you of our priority interest in providing the best in safety transportation for school children of this county. In pursuit of this objective, we encourage your input. Your observations are essential to our improvement.

We believe strongly that each rider of Scott County School buses has an obligation to the other riders to obey the rules, respond to instruction and treat other riders with respect. We feel that the school provided transportation experience would be pleasant and non-threatening. We are devoting our efforts toward that objective.

Please assist us by observing our performance, and take time to make a telephone call (863-3663 ext. 3008) to let us know how we are doing. Please give us your comments and recommendations, especially concerning areas that need our immediate attention.

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