INTRODUCTION

Welcome to high school. This handbook is prepared to acquaint you with the various operational

procedures existing at Parshall High School that have been compiled from past and present Board Action

from State Law and from administrative regulations for the operation of a school system. It is published to

serve as a ready reference and hopefully to answer questions you may have during the school year.

These rules and regulations are essential in meeting the objectives of education and in promoting the

welfare of the students and are subject to change when they no longer meet these needs and objectives.

To develop a complete list of rules and regulations is near impossible task. For the most part, the rules

that are unwritten will be items of common sense, most of which will be drawn from previous years of

attendance at Parshall High School. The number of rules will depend upon your ability to conduct yourself

in a manner becoming your school, community, state and country.

You should read this handbook, go over it with your parents and save it for future reference. It is our wish

that this school year will be both pleasant and profitable for you.

YOUR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD

If we could find adequate words to convince all students of the importance of a good high school record,

they would make a sufficiently great effort to establish such a record and relatively few problems would

arise during the school years.

Conditions have changed so that at present, before securing employment, entering the armed forces, or

gaining admittance to a college or other postsecondary institution, a student’s school record precedes

and closely follows him/her. Frequently we are called upon to furnish information about one or more

former students. This reference to the school record continues for many years after graduation.

A good school record consists of more than high grades. In addition, it includes such things as regular

attendance, punctuality, proper behavior, and high ratings in the various personality and character traits,

including motivation, initiative, leadership, responsibility, reliability, honesty, and concern for others.

Recommendations from faculty and administration are based upon these traits and student behavior.

Every student should remember that he/she builds his/her own school record and once built it cannot be

changed.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A. North Dakota State Requirements for graduation:

1. 4 units of language arts (English)

Within the regular language arts program, one unit of a higher level foreign language arts may be

substituted for the fourth language arts requirements, i.e. any foreign language, second year or above.

2. 3 units of mathematics

3. 1 unit each of World History and U.S. History as part of the three units of social studies

4. 1 credit in Physical Education

5. 3 credits in Science

6. 22 units of credit are required for graduation aside from scholastic requirements, every student who is

graduated must be of acceptable moral character and must have conducted himself/herself in such a

manner that the school will not hesitate to grant him/her a high school diploma

B. Local Board of Education Requirements:

1. Physical Science, English I and Algebra I are required for Freshmen

2. World History, English II and Biology are required for Sophomores

3. U.S. History and English III are required for Juniors

4. Problems of Democracy and English IV are required for Seniors

5. Physical Education is required for Freshmen and Sophomores. One-half credit may be earned each

year. Excuses from physical education are granted only upon the recommendation of a physician. Pupils

excused from physical education are to remain in the class and act in some capacity such as a recorder,

a timer, an official, etc. Pupils will not be sent to study hall. Students who are excused from physical

education by physician for a prolonged period of time will be required to take physical education by

correspondence.

All students who graduate from Parshall High School shall have met the minimum requirements

prescribed by the State Department of Public Instruction and the Local Board of Education. Notice of

failure and/or possible failure to meet the minimum requirements and therefore possible non-participation

in the commencement exercises shall be given to students and parents no later than the end of the first

week of the final 9-weeks grading period. The notice to parents will be by letter.

C. A student must be in attendance and meet all State and Parshall Board of Education graduation

requirements to participate in the graduation exercises. Students who do not meet the minimum

requirements will not be allowed to participate in commencement exercises without Board Approval.

FOUR YEAR NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the state and local course requirements for graduation, four year North Dakota University

schools require incoming freshmen students to have taken a minimum of 3 sciences and three math

classes (at or above Algebra I level) to gain University admission.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students who intend to go to college or other post-secondary educational institutions should keep in mind

general entrance requirements. Select your subjects carefully. Consult your parents, teachers, and

counselor for advice. Seek information from the institution you plan to attend. Information on post-

secondary education is available in the counselor’s office and in the library. Try to select electives

consistent with your future plans.

JUNIOR HIGH RETENTION

Retention may be considered in Grades 7-8 if:

1. It serves the best interest of the student.

2. The student is failing in more than one yearly subject.

3. Failure is recommended by at least two of the student’s teachers.

4. The student has missed more than 10 days per semester or 18 per year.

5. Any academic subject failed in the 8th grade will be made up during a student’s high school years.

6. Any student failing three classes will automatically be retained.

Students being considered for retention will have the following steps taken on their behalf:

1. The student will be identified as early as the beginning of the fourth nine week period.

2. The teacher will notify parents of possible failure.

3. The teacher will notify the principal of any student who may fail.

4. Conferences will be held to discuss the student’s progress and evaluation.

The final decision regarding the retention of any student should be mutually agreed upon between the

parents, staff, and principal. If an agreement can not be reached, final decision for retention shall be the

principal ‘s decision.

CLASS SCHEDULES

Students are allowed one study hall. The only exceptions to this rule will be students who qualify as “5th”

year seniors and those granted exceptions by parents and administration. “5th” year students will be

allowed to take only those subjects they need to finish in order to graduate. In every other matter 5th year

seniors will be treated as regular students. When you leave high school, your transcript will be requested

by colleges, vocational schools and certain employers. The more experiences you have had in many

areas, the better prepared you will be for more school training, or work. The extra credits look good on a

transcript.

REGISTRATION

Preregistration is held every year about April. Courses offered and class schedules for the coming year

are based upon preregistration results. Registration is held in the fall prior to the beginning of the school

term. Any changes or deviations from preregistration choices will probably result in a class conflict. Any

changes must be approved by the principal. Students will not be allowed to drop a class which will reduce

the number in the class below six.

DROPPING SUBJECTS

Semester subjects may not be dropped or added after the first two weeks of a semester. Yearly subjects

may not be added or dropped after the first two weeks of the year. The theory being that once a student

has started a job he/she should see it through. If a subject is dropped or added in the two week period,

the student must a clear the change with the principal.

DEFICIENCIES

Parents will be notified if a student is doing failing work at the mid-point in the nine-week period. This

report comes from the teacher who will indicate the main reason for failure. Such a report is valuable

because it gives the students and the parents an opportunity to correct the reason for failure. If a student

works to correct the cause of failure at mid-point, it is possible to pass the nine-week period. It is often to

arrange conferences with the teacher.

CREDIT

Students who take a year long class must pass for the entire year to receive a full credit. A 1/2 credit for

passing one semester of a yearly course will not be allowed.

HONOR ROLL

Highest

A--------4.00

A- 3.75 Highest Honor Roll

B+ 3.25

B--------3.00

B- 2.75 Honor Roll

C+ 2.25

C------- 2.00

C—1.75

D+ 1.25

D--------1.00

D- .75 No one on honor roll with a D or lower grade on report card.

F -----------0

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

Students attending Parshall High School may take courses by correspondence from the Division of

Supervised Correspondence Study, State University Station, Fargo. See your counselor for information.

You may do correspondence work while attending school if:

1. You enroll in a subject not offered at Parshall High School

2. You have failed a subject in school and are unable to repeat the course the following school year

because of a schedule conflict with a required course

3. All correspondence courses must be approved by the superintendent or principal

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

To be honored with a selection into the Parshall Chapter of the National Honor Society, a student has to

meet the following criteria:

1. Be outstanding in scholarship with a 3.25 grade point average accumulated from the freshman year in

high school.

2. Show accomplishment in leadership by participating in community or school activities, or election to an

office.

3. Display service by having been active in service projects in the school and community.

4. Exhibit character measurable in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics, and cooperation with both students

and faculty.

No freshman will be selected for membership. Membership will be composed of grades 10 through 12.

The Faculty Council makes the final decision on who will be inducted, based upon their careful

examination of all the criteria. An induction ceremony will be held annually.

A NHS member is never automatically dismissed for failing to maintain standards. But members should

understand fully that they are liable for dismissal if they do not maintain the standards of scholarship,

leadership, service, and character that were used as a basis for their selection.

DISCIPLINE

Student Responsibilities and Rights

You as a student and as a citizen of the United States, have those rights guaranteed to all citizens by the

Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Laws and court decisions have defined some of the citizen rights

relative to students in specific areas of school placement, records, and discipline. Also, as a student and

as a citizen of the United States, you have a responsibility not to interfere with another person’s exercise

of their constitutionally protected rights. To define this responsibility further:

1. A student does not have a right to engage in conduct or actions that would materially and substantially

interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school.

2. A student’s basic responsibility in school is to act in a manner that enhances his/her or others

opportunity to learn.

Disciplinary Action

Students will be disciplined for disobedience, for misbehavior, for lack of cooperation and lack of respect.

This applies to all school grounds and all school sponsored activities at home as well as away.

Disciplinary measures will vary, however, depending on the offense. Cooperation will add pleasure to the

school year.

Suspension & Expulsions

Suspension -- A student may be suspended from school for up to five (5) days at one time for

insubordination, habitual indolence, and disorderly conduct.

If a student is being considered for suspension, the following procedure will be followed:

(1) The student will be orally notified of the violation. Parents will be immediately notified of the violation

and the reason for suspension.

(2) The student will have an opportunity to give his/her version of the violation.

(3) A hearing between school officials and the student will be arranged by the school prior to any

suspension. However, if a clear danger exists to students, the suspension will take place immediately and

the hearing will be arranged as soon thereafter as possible.

Expulsion -- A student may be expelled from school for a period of time not to extend beyond the current

school term. If a student is being considered for expulsion, the following procedure will be followed:

(1) The student and parent will be notified in writing of the violation and a date for a hearing on the

consideration of acting on the matter will be set. The written notification will be sent by registered mail

within 24 hours. The hearing will be set no earlier than 72 hours after the written notification is sent.

(2) The Parshall School Board will act as the hearing board and will make the final decision of whether or

not the student is to be expelled from school.

A student cannot attend school, take part in any school function, or be on school property during the

duration of an out of school suspension or expulsion. Out of school suspensions that exceed in length the

number of days left in the current school year will have the remaining portions of the suspensions served

at the start of the next school year.

The Guidelines Section includes behaviors and disciplinary actions that indicate to the student and

parents the seriousness of the behavior. At the same time they provide school personnel with an

additional opportunity to aid the student to develop better self-discipline.

GUIDELINES

1. VIOLATIONS AGAINST PERSONS OFFENSE

A. Assault-student (no injury) - Attempting to cause injury to another person intentionally placing

another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent suspension physical injury.

1st: 2 days suspension

2nd: 5 days out of school

3rd: Expulsion

B. Assault-staff and any person other than a student

Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing, will contact police when requested to or attempting

to cause injury to another do so by offended party person; intentionally placing another person in

reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.

1st: Expulsion-School Administrator will contact police when requested to do so by offended

party.

C. Assault-student (involving injury)-Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing injury to

another person.

1st: Expulsion – School Administrator will contact police when requested by offended party

D. Fighting - Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the situation by verbal

and/or physical action. If one party physically instigated the fight, that student will receive the

maximum penalty allotted and the offended student who engaged in the fight will receive a lesser

penalty as determined by administration.

1st: 2 days out of school suspension

2nd: 5 days out of school suspension

3rd: Expulsion

E. Verbal Abuse to Staff - (non threatening)

Disrespectful language to staff member.

1st: 1-5 days in school suspension

2nd: 1-5 days in school suspension

3rd: 3-5 days in school suspension

F. Verbal Abuse to Staff – (threatening) Disrespectful language to a staff member that is

threatening in nature.

1st: Parent notification and 3-5 days out of school suspension

2nd: Parent notification and 5-10 days out of school suspension

3rd: Expulsion

2. VIOLATIONS AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS

A. Vulgarity/Profanity

Written or oral language that is disgusting and/or repulsive

1st: Student/parent notification and detention

2nd: 1-3 days in school suspension

3rd: 3-5 days in school suspension

B. Language of Any Kind Which Is Disparaging or Demeaning

Language of any kind which is despairing or demeaning to others such as racial, religious, sexist,

or ethnic epithets

1st: 1-3 days of in school suspension and student/parent conference

2nd: 3-5 days of in school suspension and student/parent conference

3rd: Expulsion

C. The presence of hickeys Students must cover marks. If unable or unwilling, students will be

sent to office.

3. VIOLATIONS AGAINST PROPERTY

A. Extortion Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of, or with the intent of,

obtaining money or anything of value from such student.

1st: 3-5 days in school suspension and restitution

2nd: Expulsion

B. False Alarm

1st: 5 days in school suspension and referral to Fire Marshall

2nd: Expulsion and referral to Fire Marshall

C. Theft - Stealing or attempting to steal private or school property of substantial value.

1st: Restitution and suspension/or expulsion. Police will be contacted.

4. VIOLATIONS AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. Tobacco - Student found to be in use or possession of tobacco while on school grounds

1st: 2 days out of school suspension

2nd: 5 days out of school suspension

3rd: 10 days out of school suspension

B. Possession, distribution, sale of, or use of illicit drugs, or alcoholic beverages

Disciplinary actions will be selected from one or more of the following;

5 days out of school suspension

Referral to a treatment facility

Suspension or Expulsion from school

Referral for prosecution

5. VIOLATIONS AGAINST SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

A. Truancy

1st: 2 days in school suspension and a student/parent conference

2nd: 5 days of in school suspension and a student/parent conference

3rd: School officials will continue to work with student and parent as deemed necessary

B. Bus Misconduct

Any offense committed by a student on a district owned or contracted bus shall be punished in

the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school.

C. Repeated Violation

This is to provide staff with a disciplinary action that may be used in the event a student violated

more than two (2) of the actions found in the Guidelines section. The type of punishment

recommended by the building principal will depend on his/her interpretation of the degree of

severity of the various offenses.

D. Other Offenses

Offenses not covered in the Guidelines section may be subject to disciplinary penalties as

administered in the past or as recommended by the principal.

Administrative and teaching personnel may take actions regarding student behaviors which are

reasonably necessary to aid the student, further school purpose, or prevent interference with the

educational process. Such actions may include counseling or students, parent conferences,

rearrangement of schedule, requirements that a student remain in school after regular hours to do

additional work, requirements that a student receive counseling, or restricting participation in

extracurricular activities.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Parshall Public School is charged with the responsibility of educating the children within the district.

The school cannot effectively educate the children if they are not in school; therefore, students are

expected to attend classes regularly and to be on time in order to benefit from the instructional program.

Continuity in the learning process is seriously disrupted by excessive absences. In most situations, the

work missed cannot be made up adequately and prevents the student from mastering the courses

involved, which often results in reduced grades or loss of credit.

The School Board also recognizes that the grading of students based on test results alone may not be a

proper indication of the skill students achieve in any particular course. The course in which a student is

enrolled must be attended a sufficient number of time to insure a class participation and exhibit

knowledge of the subject matter in class before a student has been educated sufficiently to receive credit

or passed on to the next grade level.

The following attendance guidelines are established:

1. A student shall be allowed 10 absences per semester, and on the 11th absence will be subject to loss

of credit for the class. Parents of the student will be notified in writing each semester on the 6th and 9th

absence from the same class/classes. Classes missed as a result of a school activity will not count as an

absence.

2. A student who misses 20 or more minutes of a class will be counted as absent for that class period.

3. A student shall be allowed a total of 18 absences for the entire school year. High School students who

have lost credit in a class due to exceeding the attendance limit will report to study hall during the time of

that class. Students will remain in study hall for either the remainder of the school term or until student

handbook attendance guidelines are addressed by their parent or guardian. Study hall misconduct on the

part of such students will subject them to expulsion. All such students are ineligible for attendance or

participation in school functions.

4. Out of school suspensions will be counted as absences but cannot count as the 1st absence which

would force a no credit on the student.

5. It is the responsibility of the student to make up work. When students are in attendance the day before

a test, and have prior knowledge of such test, they will not be allowed a two day make up if they miss the

day of the test. Students involved in school sponsored events who have to miss school must get their

assignments from their classroom teachers prior to leaving for their event.

6. The principal, as academic dean, may grant exceptions for the 10 day per semester limit, or the 18 per

year limit. Only those days that a student was hospitalized, or can provide written instructions from an

attending physician that they were not to attend school will be excused from the total. No other exceptions

will apply. The student must appeal verbally or in writing to the principal within ten (10) school days of the

time the student reached the no credit status. The principal shall notify the student of the time and place

of the appeal hearing no less than three (3) school days prior to the hearing, and shall notify the student

of his/her right to present evidence and testimony on his/her own behalf and to be accompanied by

his/her parents and/or counsel if he/she so wishes.

7. The student may appeal the decision of the principal to the School Board by written notice to the

superintendent within ten (10) days of the issuance of the principal’s decision. The student shall receive

at least three (3) days notice of the time and place of his/her hearing. At such hearing, the student may be

accompanied by his/her parents and/or counsel and shall be allowed reasonable time and opportunity to

present testimony, witnesses, and evidence on his/her behalf, and to confront witnesses supporting

denial of the credit.

8. In the event that an appeal is filed with the Board of Education by a student, the principal shall notify

the teacher of the course for which the student’s credit is being denied. The teacher shall then prepare

and present to the School Board a subjective evaluation of the student in the class for which denial of

credit is being considered.

9. It shall be appropriate to consider the reasons for the absences during the appeal process.

10. The teacher’s record book is the official record for attendance. Teachers must make an effort to keep

the office records up to date.

SEMESTER TESTING

Students may qualify for an exemption from semester tests. Qualifying students will receive an “open

campus” status and will not be required to be on the school premises at the time of the test. Qualification

for test exemption will be based on the following:

“A” average - four days or less absences per semester

“B” average - three days or less absences per semester

“C” average - two days or less absences per semester

“D” average - one day or less absences per semester

“F” average - perfect attendance

Any students not required to take a semester test, but who elect to do so, will be assured that their grade

results will only be used if it helps improve their semester grade. The semester test grade will not account

for more than 20% of the final semester grade.

WEAPONS POLICY - Gun Free Schools Act of 1994

Guns, knives, and other items that are used as weapons are prohibited on school district property.

Students who determined to have brought a weapon to school property are subject to expulsion from

school for a period of not less than one year. The Superintendent of Schools shall be allowed to modify

such expulsion requirement for a student on a case-by-case basis.

TARDINESS AND LATE ARRIVALS

Students are expected to be on time for school and classes. Students who are tardy are to report to the

principal for an admit slip. Students will not be admitted to any class without an admit slip or an excuse

from a staff member. The accumulation of three tardies shall count as an absence. All cases of

unexcused tardiness will result in one hour of detention. Detention time will be served the following school

day in either one hour after school or two 1/2 hour segments the following mornings.

Unexcused late arrival to school is a form of truancy and will not be allowed. Students who arrive late

without a valid excuse will be subject to the following:

1st Offense -- Warning to student

2nd Offense -- Warning to student and parent

3rd Offense -- Student will not be allowed to enter any classes until the parent/guardian come to the

school for a student/parent conference and sign an entry form for the student. All late offenses beyond

the third will also require a conference and a signed entry form.

Unexcused tardiness between classes will be subject to the following:

1st Offense -- 1 hour detention

2nd Offense -- 1 hour detention

3rd Offense -- 1 hour detention

4th Offense - 2 hours detention

5th Offense or greater -- 1 day out-of-school suspension for each tardy

COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Each boy or girl must attend school until his or her 16th birthday unless he or she is excused for:

1. Work for the support of the family (this question of fact shall be determined by the School Board with

the approval of the County Superintendent of Schools and such determination shall be subject to review

by the Superintendent of Public Instruction on appeal).

2. Physical or mental condition which renders attendance inexpedient or impractical. Such condition shall

be declared by a licensed physician.

ABSENCE

The student and parent or guardian is primarily responsible for the student’s attendance. The parent or

guardian is responsible for notifying the principal’s office of the student’s absence. With this in mind, the

school has adopted the following policy as guidelines for parents and students to follow.

A. When a student is to be absent the parent or legal guardian must call the principal’s office (862-3129)

between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 to inform the principal of the absence. If a student’s absence is known in

advance, parents are expected to call the office the day before the known absence. If parents cannot call

a note with the parents’ signature will be acceptable. Notes may be subjected to verification.

B. It is expected that the parent or guardian will cooperate in following the school’s attendance policy. If

no telephone call has been received prior to 8:45 a.m. on the day that a student is absent, the school will

take the prerogative in contacting parents to check on attendance. Contact will be made either by

telephone, the principal, or counselor.

C. Parents or guardians must notify the principal’s office of a student’s absence within two (2) school days

or the student will be considered truant.

LEAVING THE BUILDING WHILE IN ATTENDANCE

Students will not be permitted to leave the building while in attendance unless they are excused by the

superintendent or principal. Violations will result in suspensions from school.

CLASSROOM DISTURBANCES

Classroom teachers will not tolerate class disturbances (CD). The theory is that students are in class to

get an education and disturbances deny that opportunity. Teachers will send students to the principal for

any disturbances they feel are serious enough to warrant a CD. The final authority of issuing a CD will

rest with the principal. The teacher and principal together will complete and record CD’s on the proper

form. The following procedure will be followed in regard to all CD’s:

1st CD -- Student will be sent to the principal for disciplinary action, counseling and possible issuance of a

CD.

2nd CD -- Student will be sent to the principal and recommended for issuance of a second CD. IF a CD is

warranted and issued the student will not be reinstated in class until the student brings his/her parents to

school to meet with the principal and teacher.

3rd CD - The student and parent will be notified in writing of the violation and a date for a hearing on the

consideration of the matter will be set. The written notification will be sent by registered mail within 24

hours. The hearing will be set no earlier than 72 hours after the written notification is sent. The designated

hearing board, as established by the Parshall School Board, will act as the hearing board and will make

the final decision of whether or not a student is to be suspended (10 days) from a particular class.

Students may be recommended for expulsion from school. The Parshall School Board will be notified if

expulsion is recommended. The student and parent will be notified is expulsion is considered and

additional information in regard to the expulsion hearing will be made available to the student and parent.

DETENTION AREA

In cases of misconduct, a student may be asked to report to a detention area. The student will report to

the designated area immediately before or after school and remain there until dismissed. Students must

bring class work and be prepared to study or read. Students who are assigned detention for misconduct

will be required to serve a minimum of one hour.

IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION

Students who are assigned in-school suspension will go to the detention area. Assignments will be

collected and given to the student. Students will not be allowed to leave the detention center between

classes and will not be allowed to leave the school building during noon hour. After finishing lunch,

students will return to the detention area.

HALLWAYS

The following rules are to be observed:

1. Keep to the right in the hallways.

2. Walk at a moderately brisk pace without running or pushing.

3. Refrain from whistling, shouting, loud talk and scuffling.

4. Remove hats, caps, and overshoes upon entering the building. Caps and hats are not to be worn

inside the school building.

5. Do not litter any part of the school or grounds with paper of any kind.

6. Do not loiter in the hallways at noon, before or after school.

7. Nothing is to be left on the floor in front of your locker. This includes overshoes, musical instruments,

duffel bags, etc.

STUDY HALLS AND CLASSROOMS

1. Study hall is a place of study. Absolute quiet is necessary. Any student causing a disturbance will be

disciplined for it.

2. All students must be in their seats when the second bell rings. Remain there until roll has been taken.

3. No comic books or other such type literature will be allowed in school.

4. Students shall follow rules established by the teachers or administration.

5. All passes shall be carried with you and may be checked by any teacher at any time. The only way we

have of checking unauthorized travel by students in the building is by checking passes.

6. A pass is required to leave study hall or class except in an emergency or when called from the office.

7. Students leaving a study hall must sign a check-out sheet and cross his/her name off this sheet when

returning.

8. All students are to return to their study hall before the end of the period for which a pass was issued.

9. Study hall teachers may give students a pass to see the principal, superintendent or counselor. A

student wishing to see a teacher must have a pass signed by that teacher before he/she may leave the

study hall.

10. Students will be asked to pick up all scrap paper from the floor before a class or study hall is

dismissed.

11. The use of personal stereos or headphones is prohibited in classes or in study hall.

LIBRARY

1. The library is for the convenience of the students and faculty alike. The library is open before school,

and after school. The library also invites students to come in and browse around.

2. The library is to be used for individual research and study. This means there will be no talking between

students without permission. Any talking will result in loss of library privileges for one week.

3. Each student is responsible for all books and materials signed out in his/her name. Students will be

charged $.05 a day for overdue books.

4. Students who sign out to the library must return to their study hall after they have finished using library

materials.

5. A student may not have more than five books at one time without permission from the librarian.

6. Reference books, encyclopedias, magazines, and newspapers cannot be taken out of the library

unless given permission by the librarian.

7. Books are to be checked out for a period of two weeks, but can be renewed.

8. Do not check in books unless there is a librarian at the desk.

9. There will be a section for reserved books. Books in this section will usually be those that teachers

assign to classes as supplementary reading. Reserved books may be checked out for a class period at a

time. They may be checked out for overnight, but must be returned before classes begin the following

morning. The fine for reserved books is $.05 per class period. Make a point to return them on time.

Remember your classmates must also use the reserved books.

10. Any student who fails to pay fines, violates library rules, or behaves in an unsuitable manner in the

library will lose his privileges.

11. All books that have been checked out must be returned to the circulation desk. They must not be

placed on a table ore returned to the shelf.

12. If at any time there is a question concerning the finding of library materials or any questions

concerning the library, contact the librarian.

13. Students may not check out any materials if they have an overdue book or an unpaid fine.

SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM

Students eating lunch at school may purchase meal tickets at the office between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. each

day. Students who pay reduced or full price for lunches will be billed if their charges exceed 5. If the

charges are not paid within 10 days of the billing, lunches will no longer be served until the charges are

paid.

Please observe the following rules when going to the lunchroom or while in the lunchroom:

1. Enter at a walk -- no running.

2. Take your place at the end of the line -- no cutting.

3. Bus your own dishes -- nothing is to be left on the table.

4. All food is to be eaten in the cafeteria -- not in the hallways.

5. Refrain from loud talking and horseplay.

6. Students who are not eating lunch are asked to remain out of the lunchroom during noon hour. Do not

come in to visit with friends while they are eating.

7. Students who violate the school lunch program rules will be assessed 2 days in which they will not be

allowed to eat in the lunchroom.

After eating lunch, students should go outside, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, students

should go to assigned areas. Students are not to go to classrooms until the first bell rings at the beginning

of fifth period.

USE OF COPY MACHINE

Students will be charged $.05 per copy for use of the office copying machine. There will be no exceptions.

STUDENT “CHANGE”

The office will be open for the purpose of students obtaining change during the following times: before

school starts, noon hour, and after school. Any other time during the school day students will not be

allowed to use the office for the purpose of obtaining change (or cashing checks).

ASSEMBLIES

All students are required to attend assembly programs. Students will enter the gym quietly and remain

seated in assigned sections according to classes.

All students should realize that people visiting our school are guests and should be treated with

appropriate courtesy. The image that you impress upon others from outside of Parshall is the image of

our school that is carried to other schools and communities. Listening and attentataiveness is considered

an important objective in education: therefore there will be no talking during assembly programs. Violators

will be ejected from an assembly when their behavior becomes unacceptable.

Students will not be required to attend pep rallies. If students elect to attend they will be expected to

participate. Students who do not wish to attend pep rallies will be assigned to study hall.

BUSES

All bus passengers are to obey any and all rules set up by the driver. Bus drivers reserve the right to send

students back for more suitable clothing such as caps. Over shoes, etc. if he/she feels the need for such

action. Bus riders are not to cause disturbances on the bus such as loud talking, horseplay, throwing

things, standing up while the bus is in motion, etc. Students who refuse to obey bus rules may be refused

transportation.

All activity participants will be expected to ride to and from an event unless their parents make a personal

contact with the supervising advisor or coach before or after the event. These students will only be

allowed to ride with their parent or a responsible adult so identified by their parent after the parent has

signed a release form.

LOST AND FOUND

The office maintains a lost and found service. All articles found should be brought to the office. Students

who have lost articles should report to the office and reasonable assistance will be given to find the

article.

TELEPHONE USE

Any in-coming calls will be recorded and given to students at the end of class periods. Students will not

be called from class to answer the phone except for an emergency. Students will not be allowed to use

the telephone during class except for an emergency. Telephone use will be denied to any student who

has more than one telephone charge to their credit.

CELL PHONE/SMART PHONE

Student use of personal cell phones/smart phones will be restricted to the hallways and foyer. Use of cell

phones/smart phones is prohibited in lockers rooms and bathrooms. Violations of this policy will result in

one or more of the following: one day loss of phone, three days loss of phone, and one day out-of-school

suspension.

SMOKING POLICY

All school buildings shall be smoke-free at all times as of 11/15/90.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT POLICY

All foreign exchange students must meet the following requirements to be eligible to be enrolled in

Parshall High School.

1. Age must not exceed 20 years.

2. Must not have graduated from any other high school.

3. Guardians must live within the Parshall High School District or receive school board permission to

attend if students do not reside within the district.

4. Limited in number to no more than three in any given year. If more than three apply, only the first three

qualified will be accepted.

5. Must have a working knowledge of the English language so that they will be able to function as a

student.

FIGHTING

School policy forbids fighting in the school building, on school grounds, or at school functions.

WORK PERMITS

Students who hold part-time jobs during the school day (8:50 - 3:31) will need to complete a work permit

before they will be allowed to work during school time. Permits may be secured from the principal’s office.

TUTORING POLICY

Requests for tutoring services will be made to school administration by parent/guardian. The

administration will be responsible to sign an agreement with a responsible organization for tutoring

services. The school district will agree to pay a fixed amount for tutoring said student. This amount is not

to exceed the state foundation payment for said student. If administration refuses to sign an agreement,

an appeal can be made to the Board of Education.

FIRE DRILLS

State law requires that we hold periodic fire drills. The signal for a fire drill is the sounding of the fire

alarm. Listed below are some of the things that are to be done when the alarm is given:

1. Leave your seat immediately when the alarm is given.

2. Walk rapidly but DO NOT RUN.

3. Go at least 75 feet from the exit and remain there until the outside bell is sounded or you are instructed

to return.

4. All students, teachers, and others in the building are required to evacuate the building when the fire

alarm is sounded.

5. All windows and doors must be closed. If you are the last one out of the room, please check this.

6. Setting off false fire alarms will result in out-of-school suspension for two days.

How quickly you can evacuate the building is up to you. You will be timed, but walk. More people can be

killed by being trampled to death in a rush than would be burned.

LOCKERS

Each student will receive a locker for his school and personal effects at the beginning of each school

year. The lockers are the property of Parshall High School and are subject to inspection by authorized

school personnel, law enforcement personnel and/or K9 searches for cause. The school is not

responsible for lost or stole articles. During class time students will not be allowed to use their lockers

except in emergency situations.

WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFER

Whenever a student withdraws from school he/she must report to the principal’s office stating that he is

withdrawing or transferring to another school. Students who are transferring to another school must

secure a transfer form from the principal to help assist the student when registering at the new school.

Textbooks and library books must be returned and all financial obligations must be met before records will

be transferred to another school.

RIGHT TO ACCESS AND PRIVACY OF RECORDS

All parents and guardians of students under 18 years of age and all students 18 years of age and over

have the right, pursuant to the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act of 1974, to examine the official

records, file, and data of the school district directly relating to the student. They also have the right to

challenge any of the contents of said records to insure their accuracy and fairness. Procedures for such

examination and challenge, including hearings on a challenge, shall be established by the Board of

Education and be made available upon request.

No records, files or data directly relating to an individual student shall be made available to anyone

without the consent and/or notification of the student or of the parents or guardian of a student under 18

except:

1. The teachers and officials of this school district who have legitimate educational interest in such

information; or,

2. There has been a federal request for submission of student records in connection with the student

application for financial aid.

The student or parent will be notified if officials of a school to which a student intends to enroll desire

access to student records, or if a court has ordered access to such records. For other investigation of

student records parental or student consent is needed.

DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY

Willful destruction of any school property is forbidden. Such destruction will have to be paid for by the

student or his/her parents. Additional discipline may also be used. Writing and carving on desks, misuse

of textbooks, throwing snowballs which result in a broken window are some examples of actions

considered as willful destruction of school property.

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS

Students must be out of the building by 4:00 p.m. every day unless they are under the supervision of a

faculty member. Occasionally out of school groups may ask for the use of the school building. Such

inquiries must be referred through the superintendent. Students frequently ask for the use of the gym on

days when school is not in session. The policy shall be that permission may be granted only when a staff

member is on hand to supervise the group and to be responsible for any damage to the building or its

contents. (School insurance will not be in effect for activities of this type). Following are some general

rules and information to be observed when using the school building:

1. Pupils are asked not to bring visitors to school with them unless cleared by the principal or

superintendent. Parents and adults, including school officials, are invited to visit the school at any time

and are always welcome. It is requested that they check with the office upon entering.

2. Snowballing is forbidden on school grounds.

3. When leaving the school grounds, use sidewalks. Do no walk on lawns.

4. Both boys and girls will be required to wear gym shoes.

5. Be proud of your school. Give your school spirit and honor. One of the first and strongest impressions

an outsider would get from our school is the way in which you pass from classes and the way you leave

the building. This is one reason why we ask you to pass in a quiet manner. Those who push and jostle or

run in the halls are not only endangering the safety and convenience of others, but are also showing how

little they regard the school’s reputation.

SCHEDULING ACTIVITIES

The scheduling of any event must be approved by the superintendent. All fund raising activities must be

approved by the advisor of the group or organization and submitted to the superintendent for final

approval.

CHURCH NIGHT

We have agreed to cooperate with the local churches to designate Wednesday as church night and not

schedule any activities, meetings, or rehearsals that evening. Exceptions to the agreement must be

approved by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

North Dakota High School Activities Association

Condensed Eligibility Rules

ATTENTION ATHLETES: YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE:

--if you have not been in classes as many days as you have missed from the opening of the semester,

--if you entered school later than 10 days after the opening of the semester,

--if you have competed in a sport for four years as a high school student,

--if you compete in a similar athletic contest or an out-of-school team during the same sports season or in

post-season athletic contests,

--if you have been enrolled in an institution of higher rank except as an accelerated student carrying

advanced work in addition to three high school subjects,

--if you did not earn credits in four subjects during the present semester,

--if you do not maintain a passing average in four subjects during the present semester

--if you have graduated from a 4-year high school or equivalent,

--if you have accepted awards other than those having symbolic value and costing more than ten dollars

--if you are twenty years of age or older,

--if you are not an amateur or if you have competed under an assumed name,

--if you have transferred from another school without corresponding change of residency by your parents,

--if you are in your ninth semester of attendance and have reached your eighteenth birthday,

--if you do not have a doctor’s certificate of physical fitness issued since June 15 of the current school

year,

--if you are in your eighth semester of attendance and your seventh and eighth semester are not

consecutive,

--if you use or have in your possession tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs.

In addition to the High School Activities Association eligibility rules, students will be required to abide by

the rules established by the coaches or advisors of the activities participated in.

** The use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, other harmful substances, illegal use or possession of

narcotics or habit-forming drugs is prohibited. Any co-curricular participant who indulges in any of these

harmful practices will be suspended from all game participation of public appearances from the date of

infraction for a period of six consecutive school weeks.

CHEERLEADERS

Selection of cheerleaders is handled by the cheerleading advisor. Eligibility is based on the general rules

as listed above, and is subject to the school’s prerogative to preview any problematical situations. In

addition to general rules (eligibility), cheerleaders will be required to abide by the rules established by

their advisor.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ATHLETES AND CHEERLEADERS

Training rules are presented to provide a guideline for Principals, Athletic Director, Coaches, Athletes,

and Cheerleaders.

1. PRACTICE ATTENDANCE -- Unless there is a satisfactory reason, all players shall report for practice

the first day that the first call is made for that sport. Excuses from practice will be granted by the head

coach of the squad. If a player or cheerleader has been absent from school for reason of illness he/she

shall not take part in practice sessions for that day. (Doctor’s appointments or advanced notice and

permission by the principal is excluded). All players and cheerleaders are required to attend all scheduled

practice sessions, games, and tournaments regardless of vacation time.

2. SMOKING -- Use of Tobacco in any form -- Drugs-- Alcoholic Beverages (Use, or

Possession)

1st Offense -- Forfeit all awards for that sport and six weeks suspension from all public appearances.

Athletes must attend practice if he/she intends to remain as a squad member.

2nd Offense -- Eighteen weeks suspension.

3. CLASS WORK -- Athletes and cheerleaders will be allowed one failing grade and still remain eligible

for varsity participation or two failing grades if their semester GPA is at the 2.00 level. Junior High

students must be passing all subjects to participate above the junior high level. Junior high students will

be allowed one failing grade and still remain eligible for junior high participation.

4. Athletes and cheerleaders are expected to dress neatly on all road trips to other schools and remain

together as a team.

5. CURFEW HOURS -- 10:30 Weekdays -- Include nights before school days.

12:30 Weekends -- Include nights not before school days.

9:30 Pre-Game -- Include nights preceding game.

6. Students are responsible for any and all equipment issued to them. Students will be expected to meet

the financial obligations of equipment not returned.

7. VARSITY LETTERS -- Students in grades 7-12 are eligible for varsity level letters. Lettering standards

will be determined by the head coach and the athletes will be informed about lettering standards at the

beginning of each sports season.

8. CONDUCT AND ATTITUDE -- A team member who fails to live up to training standards or who show

conduct or attitude contrary to the best interests of the team and school may be dropped from the team

upon recommendation by the coach or cheerleading advisors.

9. Students participating in sporting activities shall not be limited to one athletic event per season.

10. Insubordination to any coach, advisor, or teacher will never be tolerated. Each participant shall be

responsible for his/her actions on the field, court, in games, at practice sessions, and in the community.

Members of the athletic teams are reminded of their responsibility for maintaining conduct at all times that

will be a credit not only to themselves, but to their parents, school, and community as well.

11. These are minimum standards and penalties. The coach or cheerleading advisor has the right to set

additional rules such as practice times, dress, etc.

12. A student who is being considered for suspension or termination from a term or activity will be granted

an opportunity to appear before the hearing committee prior to any decisions. The hearing committee

shall consist of the advisor/coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (GR. 7-12)

All participants in athletics and other NDHSAA sponsored events are required to meet the North Dakota

High School Activities Association rules of eligibility (academic and non-academic).

The NDHSAA rules are minimum requirements. The school administration may require additional

requirements of eligibility when deemed to be in the best interests of the student(s).

Activity advisors are to turn in a list of participants to the high school principal at the beginning of each

season or activity. All additions or props from this list must be cleared through the principal.

The high school principal will inform coaches/advisors when a student is no longer eligible for

participation in an activity.

Coaches, advisors must work closely with the administration in regard to eligibility. Coaches/advisors may

recommend that a student be dropped from participation in an activity.

Students will be given an opportunity to present their views prior to being dropped from an activity. The

school administration along with the activity director will make the final decision regarding dropping a

student from participation in an activity.

CLASS ADVISORS

SENIORS: Mr. Grueneich JUNIORS: Mrs. Kollman

SOPHOMORES: Mrs. Young FRESHMEN: Mr. Turner

8TH GRADE: Mrs. Onstad 7TH GRADE: Mrs. Quimby

STUDENT COUNCIL: Mrs. Onstad and Mr. Grueneich

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Daily school bulletins are read by the classroom teachers at the beginning of the period. Class or club

advisor’s initials should appear on all announcement requests.

LANGUAGE

The administration and faculty feel that the students at Parshall High School can express themselves

adequately without resorting to vulgar or profane language.

TEXTBOOKS

The high school owns the textbooks which are rented to students. For identification purposes, numbers

are printed in each book. Students will be held responsible for the textbooks issued them. Fines will be

imposed for damaged textbooks. In case a textbooks issued to a student is not returned, the student will

be required to pay for the replacement.

LEAVING THE BUILDING DURING SCHOOL FUNCTIONS

Students desiring to attend school dances or other evening social functions at the school must come at

the time set for the function. The doors will be closed within a half hour after the time set for the function

to begin. Students will not be admitted thereafter.

There shall be no loitering outside the door. If you are attending the function, go inside. Most functions will

germinate no later than 11:30 p.m. Students may leave the building before the function is over, but they

will not be re-admitted. Once you leave you are out for the rest of the evening unless on an errand for a

supervisor.

STUDENT PARKING

Student parking will be restricted to the east side of the building. The parking areas on the north and west

side of the building will be limited to employee and visitor parking only.

POP MACHINE

The pop machine in the hallway must be used before or after school hours. Pop is not to be taken into the

gym, locker room or classrooms. Generally pop should be consumed in the immediate area of the

machine and empty cans deposited in the receptacle provided.

GYM FLOOR

All students will be expected to wear tennis shoes whenever using the gym, p.e. classes, athletic

practices, etc. Shoes must be clean and should be used for gym use only. Gym shoes should not be used

for everyday use. P.E. instructors, coaches and teachers will not allow participation unless proper shoes

are worn. Students are to stay off of the playing area at all times unless participating in an activity.

DRESS CODE

Clothing that is so suggestive, revealing, or obscene as to distract other students will be prohibited from

the school. Any clothing that promotes or advertises alcohol or tobacco will not be allowed. Students with

such clothing must remove the objectionable clothing before they will be allowed to return to classes.

PROM ATTENDANCE POLICY

Prom attendance is limited to students 9th grade or above.

Senior Class Trip Eligibility

Students who fail to work during their sophomore year at scheduled class fund raisers will be

denied participation for any senior class trip/activities that their class undertakes. The number of

events at which a sophomore must work to qualify shall be equal to the number of yearly

activities divided by the class enrollment. The sophomore class advisor will present each

student with a document explaining the student’s work responsibility and the consequences of

failing to meet the requirement. This document will be signed by the student and kept on file by

the advisor. The sophomore advisor will keep records of each student’s work. The advisor will

also keep documentation, signed by the advisor and student, of a student’s failure to meet the

work requirements. This documentation will be mailed to the student’s parents at the end of the

student’s sophomore year.

ITV & Dual Credit Course Guidelines

These courses will be limited to approved students.

Must have a 3.25 or higher G.P.A. in the subject area of the class taken.

Approval of the subject area school instructor and the school administrator is required.

Cost of credit from the University provider is the responsibility of the student.

Cost of class for high school credit will be the responsibility of the school. Students who wish to drop the

class may do so by paying the cost incurred by the school.

Application for admission, completion of coursework, and adherence to University procedures and

policies is the sole responsibility of the student. A Dual Credit Application must be completed, signed and

turned in before the course begins. Undergraduate catalogs listing the above are available from the

University provider.

The course grade received at the university will be used to determine the grade point average of the

student.

Details concerning the specific dual credit courses:

Speech - will be considered as a replacement for a semester of English IV. Upon completion of class,

students will return to the regular high school English IV class.

College Algebra - taken as an elective

College English I - will be considered as a replacement for a semester of English IV. Upon completion of

class, students will return to the regular high school English IV class.

PARSHALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DRUG FREE AWARENESS PROGRAM

The Parshall Public School District hereby establishes a Drug-Free Awareness Program to comply with

the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Public Law 100-690. This program is mandatory and must be

enforced.

The Parshall Public School District will teach about alcohol and drug usage in an age appropriate

developmentally based education and prevention program in every grade K-12. This program will include

information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs available to students. A major

focus of the program will be out belief that saying no to alcohol or other drug use is a responsible,

appropriate choice for all students. It is also our belief that it is the responsibility of the entire community

to combat alcohol and drug problems.

Prohibited Activities

The use of illicit drugs and the unlawful possession and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. Therefore, it

shall be against school policy for any student:

1. To sell, deliver, or give, or attempt to sell, deliver, or give to any person any of the substances listed in

this policy.

2. To possess, procure, purchase, or receive or to attempt to possess, procure, purchase or receive the

substances listed in this policy. A student will be determined to be “in possession” when the substance is

on the student’s person, or in the student’s locker, car, handbag, or when it is completely or partially

owned by such student.

3. To be under the influence of, or to use or consume or attempt to use or consume, the substances listed

in this policy.

This policy applies to any student who is on school property, who is in attendance at school, or at a

school-sponsored activity.

Prohibited Substances:

1. Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage.

2. Any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined by NDCC Sections 19-03.1-05 through 19-

03.1-13 and 19-03.1-26 or as defined by Section 812. Schedules 1-V of Title 21, US Code, Section 801,

et seq.,including but not limited to marijuana, any narcotic drug, any hallucinogen, any stimulant, or any

depressant.

Authorized Use:

Any student who requests that he/she be given any prescription or non-prescription medicine or drug,

including aspirin, shall be required to have his/her parent or guardian sign a medication permission form

available in the office.

Violation:

Violation of this policy may result in one or more of the following: (1) suspension,

(2) expulsion, (3) referral for prosecution. Prohibited substances will be confiscated and may be turned

over to law enforcement authorities.

Any student who is observed to be under the influence of a prohibited substance will be taken

immediately to the principal’s office. The student’s parents/guardians will be notified and arrangements

made for the removal of the student from school premises. If there appears to be imminent danger to

other students, school personnel, or to the student involved, the student may be removed from school by

school or law enforcement personnel.

Referral:

The Parshall School System believes it has an obligation to recognize those behaviors that represent

illegal drug and alcohol use in an effort to prevent each student’s right to an education being impaired by

such alcohol and drug use. Therefore, because this school system has a desire to intervene early in the

disease process of chemical dependency, contact with students manifesting signs of misuse will be made

for the purposes of educating and assisting them.

The following policy is divided into two categories -- 1) reasonable suspicion (as documented by the

behavioral referral) and 2) actual evidence through possession or legally documented intoxication, etc.

I. REASONABLE SUSPICION: A staff member when having reasonable suspicion of use of an illegal

substance on the part of a student, shall document this suspicion by making a behavioral referral with the

appropriate building principal. This documentation shall be kept on file in the principal’s office only and

may not be entered into the student’s cumulative file.

A. First Referral: The student will be required to report to a school counselor for no less than two hours of

alcohol and drug counseling. One hour shall consist of individual counseling and one hour shall consist of

alcohol and drug education.

B. Second Referral: The student must report to the counselor for no less than four hours of alcohol and

drug counseling. Three hours shall be individual or group counseling and one hour shall be education.

C. Third Referral: The student will be referred to an appropriate agency to undergo an alcohol and drug

evaluation. Results of such evaluation will be shared with the principal and counselor before the student

will be allowed to return to school.

Because Parshall School District recognizes and supports the disease concept of alcoholism and

chemical dependency, we believe that if a student is involved in a chemical dependency program and

successfully addressing his/her harmful involvement with drugs, he/she may continue in the regular

school setting and continue to participate in any extra-curricular program unless he/she is in violation of

rules and regulations set forth by the North Dakota High School Activities Association.

II. ACTUAL EVIDENCE: A student found having used alcohol or illicit drugs or is in possession of such

drugs will be found accountable through the local law enforcement system and, if applicable to that

student, will be in violation of the rules and guidelines of the North Dakota High School Activities

Association. The following school policy is in addition to the above accountability.

A. First Referral: The student must report to the counselor for no less than four hours of alcohol and drug

counseling. Three hours shall be individual or group counseling and one hour shall be education.

B. Second Referral: The student must be referred to an appropriate agency to undergo an alcohol and

drug evaluation. Results of such evaluation will be shared with the principal and counselor before the

student will be allowed to return to school.

The same procedures regarding filing of such referrals with the principal and the student’s involvement in

school activities apply as that for reasonable suspicion.

III. CONFIDENTIALITY: When a referral is made to the principal, all efforts will be made to secure the

confidentiality of the student. At each referral, contact with the parents or guardians of the student will be

made as soon as reasonable possible. The initial notification of the referral will come from the

Administration: however, the counselor working with the student may also contact the parents or

guardians to allow the parents and the school to work together for the benefit of the student.

IV. At any time within this referral process, a student may step from Part A of the reasonable suspicion

policy to Part B of the actual evidence policy by virtue of having been found in possession or in actual

use. This is evidence that the disease has progressed and needs to be handled as such.

IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION

Immediate intervention is merited whenever the behavior of a student jeopardizes his/her health, safety,

or welfare or that of other students or staff. In addition, immediate intervention is mandated when a

student is observed using mind-altering chemicals in violation of state or federal laws.

Should a student demonstrate behavior suggesting immediate danger, the following action will be taken:

1. The staff member involved will secure whatever help is needed to provide first aid and to ensure the

well-being of others present.

2. Should the student’s behavior indicate a potential overdose or withdrawal, the staff should attempt to

determine the type of drug taken.

a. An inspection of the student’s clothing or locker may be necessary.

b. Staff members will try to ask friends and associates of the student for information.

c. Careful observations will be made of any odors or types of behaviors displayed.

3. Parents will be contacted immediately, advised of the crisis situation and involved in action for the

transfer of the student to a medical facility if deemed necessary.

4. When parents cannot be contacted, the student will be transferred to a medical facility.

5. After the student’s immediate needs have been attended to, planning with the student and parents will

begin. This will provide for long-range planning to administer to the student’s behavior within the school

context as well as within the larger community.

a. The student is to be held responsible for his/her actions.

b. Support is to be provided to help the student understand his/her behavior within the school and broader

social context.

c. Legal ramifications may be pursued at the discretion of the school or parents.

SUPPORT SERVICES

One of the most essential factors in the successful treatment of a problem is a system of support which

enables students to return to or continue in their homes, school, and community environment with

feelings of acceptance, encouragement, and success. The school can assist in this support system by:

1. Cooperating with the treatment facility by providing information necessary to enable the facility to plan

for the student’s education.

2. Reassuring the student that appropriate school credit will be given for the treatment experience.

3. Planning with the treatment facility so that progress made in treatment can be maintained once the

student returns to the school environment.

4. Formulating a school schedule which will consider alternatives which best suit the student’s ability to

function (e.g., part-day schedule, credit for ongoing therapy, tutoring, etc.)

5. Preparing instructors to give support to students when they continue in or return to class.

6. Through the use of available resources, provide follow-up counseling and supportive assistance to

those students who return from a therapeutic program.

7. Securing communication channels with home and community resources who provide support for

positive growth.

Policy Implementation:

A copy of this policy will be presented to each student on an annual basis. Each school year, a

presentation of this policy, along with other policies, will be presented to students at the first day of school

student assembly.

Sexual Harassment Policy

It is the policy of the district to maintain a learning and working environment that is free of sexual

harassment and to prohibit any form of sexual harassment. It shall be a violation of this policy for any

student or employee of the Parshall School District to harass a student or an employee through conduct

or communication of a sexual nature.

The Parshall School District will act to investigate all complaints, be they formal or informal, verbal or

written, of sexual harassment and to discipline any student or employee who sexually harasses a student

or employee of the school district. This policy similarly applies to non-employee volunteers who work

subject to the control of school authorities.

Any person who believes he or she has been the victim of sexual harassment by a student or an

employee of the Parshall School District, or any third person with knowledge or belief of conduct which

may constitute sexual harassment should report the alleged acts immediately to an appropriate Parshall

School District official. The Parshall School District encourages the reporting party or complainant to use

the report forms available from the principal of each building or available from the business office. The

building principal is the person responsible for receiving oral or written reports of sexual harassment.

Upon receipt of a report, the principal must notify the District Human Rights Officer immediately without

screening or investigating the report. A written report will be forwarded simultaneously to the Human

Rights Officer within 24 h ours of first receiving notice from the complainant. If the complaint involves the

building principal, the complaint shall be filed directly with the District Human Rights Officer. Submission

of a complaint or report of sexual harassment will not affect the student’s grades or work assignments.

The Parshall School Board hereby designates Dorothy Ehlert as the School Districts Human Rights

Officer. The Parshall School District shall conspicuously post the name of the Human Rights Officer,

including a mailing address and telephone number. Upon receipt of a report or complaint of sexual

harassment, the Human Rights Officer shall immediately authorize an investigation. The investigating

party shall provide a written report of the status of the investigation within 10 working days to the

Superintendent and the Human Rights Officer. The Human Rights Officer shall make a report to the

Superintendent upon completion of the investigation.

Upon receipt of a recommendation that the complaint is valid, the School District will take such action as

appropriate based on the results of the investigation.

The result of the investigation of each complaint filed under these procedures will be reported in writing to

the complainant by the School District. The report will document any disciplinary action taken as a result

of the complaint.

BULLYING POLICY Prohibitions While in a school building, on school district premises, in a district-owned or leased school bus or school vehicle, or at any public school or school district sanctioned or sponsored activity or event, a student may not: 1. Engage in bullying; 2. Engage in reprisal or retaliation against:

a. A victim of bullying; b. An individual who witnesses an alleged act of bullying; c. An individual who reports an alleged act of bullying; or d. An individual who provides information about an alleged bullying incident.

3. Knowingly file a false bullying report Off-campus bullying that is received on school property is also prohibited. An example would be off school bullying that ends up causing problems on school property. The District has limited disciplinary authority to respond to such forms of bullying. Bullying means A. Conduct that occurs in the school buildings, or on school property, or on a school bus or at a

district sponsored or sanctioned activity that is

1. So severe, pervasive, or objectively offensive that it substantially interferes with the student’s educational opportunities:

2. Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of harm:

3. Places the student in actual and reasonable fear of damage to property of the student; or

4. Substantially disrupts the orderly operation of the public school; or

5. Involves the use of technology or other electronic media.

Reporting Procedures for Alleged Policy Violations 1. Any student who is a victim of bullying or any student with knowledge or suspicion of a violation

of this policy should contact school staff, school counselors, office staff or administration to file an incident report. This report may be filed anonymously. It may also be filed as a oral report with school personnel. The reporting form is available from staff members, counselors, office staff and administration. The report will be sent to the building principal to be acted on as soon as possible. If the alleged violation implicates the building principal, the incident report will be sent to the Superintendent. If the alleged violation implicates the Superintendent, the school staff member shall file it with the School Board President. If it is determined that a bullying incident constituted a crime, it shall be reported to law enforcement. No aspect of this policy shall prevent a victim/ or his/her family from seeking redress under state and federal law. Report forms and other documentation related to an investigation of an alleged violation of this policy shall be retained by the District for six years after a student turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. If a student does not graduate from the District, such reports and investigation material shall be retained for six years after the student turns 18.

Disciplinary and Corrective Measures

A student who the District has found to have violated this policy shall be subject to disciplinary consequences and/or corrective measures. The following shall be in effect

Inappropriate behavior (horseplay, language) non-hurtful intention – 1st offense – verbal correction 2

nd

offense – written warning and parent notification 3rd

offense – Incident report filed and detention with parent notification

Exclusion, name calling, teasing, deliberate indifference with hurtful intentions – 1st offense – 1

st offense –

file incident report and parent notification and detention – 2nd

offense – file incident report and parent notification and detention 3

rd offense – file incident report and parent notification and suspension

Inciting fight, verbal harassment, cyber bullying, striking, threats of violence, destruction of property, vandalism – Each offense depending upon severity will be subject to one or more of the following as listed in the student handbook: in school suspension, out of school suspension or expulsion.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

The Parshall School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin, sex,

handicap or age in admission or access to its educational programs and/or activities, which it operates

and offers to its students and extends to employment policies and/or practices of its personnel, which it

employs. Inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational

Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and American’s with Disabilities Act

of 1990 may be referred to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John Weidner, Box 158, Parshall High School,

Parshall, ND 58770, Phone: (701) 862-3129 or to the Office for Civil Rights Chicago Office, US

Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Room 1053, Chicago Illinois 60606. (312) 886-8434,

Fax: (312) 353-4888; TYY: (312) 353-2540, Departments Web Site: www.ed.gov