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Home Administration High School Middle School Elementary Support Staff |
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Dear
Students, and Parent/Guardian:
Welcome to McLaughlin School. This handbook contains
valuable information that you will need to read and discuss with your child.
There have been some changes and we hope you will use it as a guide to help your
child have a successful school year.
One of the keys to a successful year is regular
attendance. Students who come to school every day will benefit from the
instruction offered by our teachers and support staff. As a staff we look for
ways to continue to improve our instruction and assessment of your child. When
we work together, we have a better chance of helping your child succeed.
Please feel free to contact your childs teachers any
time if you have questions about assignments, grades or classroom performance.
We will work with a spirit of cooperation
in the best interest of your child.
We look forward to the coming school year and would
like to continue our positive relationship with the McLaughlin Community. Thank
you for all of your support.
Sincerely,
McLaughlin Staff
HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
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Schools Responsibility
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Students Responsibility
Parents Responsibility
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Academics
Grade Evaluation and Grading
Percentage
Elementary Curriculum
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Middle School Curriculum
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High School Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Policy
Honor
Roll
Progress Reports, Report Cards and Transcripts
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Homework Policy
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Class Load and Drop Policy
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Registration
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School Withdraw/Transfer
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Transfer Students
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Promotion, Classification, and Retention
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GED or Fifth Year Students
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Home School Students
Teacher Qualification Policy
Semester Tests
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Special Services
Guidance
Services
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Special Education
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Health Services
Alcohol and Drug
Screening
General Health Services
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Medications
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Pregnancy Policy
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Athletics and Extra-Curricular Activities
High School
Eligibility
Fifth Grade and Middle School Eligibility
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School Sponsored Activities
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Attendance Policy
Absences
Early Departure
Elementary Tardy Policy
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High School/Middle School Tardy Policy
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Detention and After School Pick-up
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Rules of Student Conduct and Discipline
Violation and Consequences Requiring
Discipline
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Battery/Fighting
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Repeated Interference
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Assault
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Sexual Harassment
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Gangs/Gang Related Activity
Classroom and Hallway Rules
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Pass Guidelines
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Removal From Class
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ISS, OSS and Expulsion
Student Dress Code
Lockers
Student Vehicles
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Hickeys
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Miscellaneous Items
Conduct on the
Buses
School Lunch and Recess Guidelines
General Assembly/Lyceum Expectations
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School Closing
School Property
School Dances
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Fieldtrips
Classroom and Building Usage
Visitors and Messages
Fire/Disaster Drills
Daily Bulletins and Meeting
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Lost and Found Articles
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Asbestos
Chain of Command
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Elastic Clause
Grievance
Procedures
Signature Page
MCLAUGHLIN
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 15-2 VISION
Instill a
passion for learning in ourselves, our children, and our community.
The
mission of McLaughlin Public Schools is to work cooperatively with the community
and families; to provide an enriching, supporting, caring and SAFE learning
environment to all students; *to enable learners to achieve their
greatest potential educationally, socially, and physically; to establish
high standards of learning that all students are expected to achieve; and to
assist in the development of responsible, productive, and well-adjusted
individuals in this ever changing world.
SCHOOLS
RESPONSIBILITY TO THE STUDENT
1)
The school will
provide each student WITH A FREE AND APPROPRIATE EDUCATION.
2)
The school will
provide a safe environment.
3)
The school will
not violate the students right to confidentiality of private and personal
information.
4)
The school will
encourage students to participate in the total educational program.
5)
The school will
permit student representation in its governance through recognized student
councils
6)
The school will act in the best interest of the individual as well as
in the best interests of the entire student body.
STUDENTS
RESPONSIBILITY TO THE SCHOOL
1)
The student has
the responsibility to OBTAIN AN
EDUCATION. tHE STUDENT MUST REGARD THE OPPORTUNITY OF OBtaInING An EdUCATION
AS ONE OF their DUTIES TO THE COMMUNITY.
iT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY AND COMPLETE their
ASSIGNMENTS.
2)
The student has
the responsibility to FOLLOW SCHOOL RULES. tHE STUDENT MUST OBEY RECOGNIZED
LAWS, RULES, AND PROCEDURES DEVELOPED BY THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
3)
The student has
the responsibility to demonstrate courage and independence, to practice
self-control. tHE STUDENT MUST
REFRAIN FROM INFLICTING BODILY HARM ON OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND RESPECT THE PRIVACY
OF THEIR PERSON AND PROPERTY.
4)
The student has
the responsibility to display generosity to share his/her gifts and talents
unselfishly with the school community.
5)
The student has the responsibility to be in school on a consistent
and timely manner.
PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE SCHOOL
1)
ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A HIGH
ATTENDENCE RATE.
2)
HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR
YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL.
3)
COMMUNICATE AND WORK WITH
TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF TO SUPPORT AND CHALLENGE YOUR CHILD.
4)
PROVIDE A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HOMEWORK AND MAKE SURE THE WORK IS DONE.
5)
VOLUNTEER TO OBSERVE AND/OR
PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT AND SCHOOL-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES.
ACADEMICS
GRADE
EVALUATION AND GRADING PERCENTAGE
KINDERGARTEN PLAN OF STUDENT EVALUATION
KINDERGARTEN EVALUATION WILL BE BASED ON ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING
CRITERIA:
1)
PARTICIPATION IN CLASS
ACTIVITIES,
2)
INDIVIDUAL TESTING AS DEEMED
NECESSARY BY THE TEACHER, AND
3)
MASTERY OF PRESCRIBED
OBJECTIVES IN CURRICULUM GUIDES.
GRADING
FOR KINDERGARTEN IS AS FOLLOWS:
1 =
CHILD HAS DEVELOPED THE SKILL
2 =
CHILD NEEDS MORE TIME TO DEVELOP THE SKILL
3 =
CHILD NEEDS TO MAKE GREATER EFFORT GRADES ONE THROUGH FIVE PLAN OF STUDENT EVALUATION GRADES
ONE THROUGH FIVE EVALUATIONS WILL BE BASED ON ANY COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING
CRITERIA:
1)
GRADES ON DAILY ASSIGNMENT,
2)
PARTICIPATION IN CLASS
ASSIGNMENTS,
3)
TESTS RELATIVE TO THE NEEDS
OF THE STUDENT AS DETERMINED BY INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS,
4)
MASTERY OF PRESCRIBED
OBJECTIVES IN CURRICULUM GUIDES,
5)
EXTRA-CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS,
6)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF
ASSIGNED PROJECTS, REPORTS, DEMONSTRATIONS, ETC., AND
7)
GRADE LEVEL OF THE WORK
PERFORMED BY THE STUDENT. GRADING
FOR K-5 SPECIALS (Music, PE, and Swimming) IS AS FOLLOWS:
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
U = Unsatisfactory GRADING
FOR GRADES ONE AND TWO IS AS FOLLOWS:
E =
EXCELLENT
S =
SATISFACTORY
N =
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
U =
UNSATISFACTORY GRADING
PERCENTAGES FOR GRADES THREE THROUGH TWELVE IS AS FOLLOWS:
93%-100%
A 4 Points
85%-92%
B 3 Points
77%-84%
C 2 Points
69%-76%
D 1 Points
68% AND BELOW
F
0 Points THE
GRADING SYSTEM IS BASED ON A 4.0 SCALE.
ONLY LETTER GRADES APPEAR ON TRANSCRIPTS AND REPORT CARDS.
ALL THE CLASSES A STUDENT TAKES COUNT TOWARD THE STUDENTS GRADE POINT
AVERAGE (GPA). MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL INCOMPLETE GRADES WILL NOT BE CARRIED MORE THAN
TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS PAST THE END OF
AN OFFICIAL GRADING PERIOD (QUARTER OR SEMESTER).
AFTER TEN (10) SCHOOL DAYS, AN INCOMPLETE (I) GRADE BECOMES A FAILING (F)
GRADE IF NOT MADE UP.
ELEMENTARY
CURRICULUM THE CORE
CURRICULUM OF K-FIVE
STUDENTS HAVE SWIMMING CLASS AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, AND STUDENTS MUST BRING A
SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL ON SWIMMING DAYS.
GRADE FIVE STUDENTS WILL HAVE PHYSICAL EDUCATIONS CLASSES AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK,
AND STUDENTS MUST BRING GYM CLOTHES AND A TOWEL ON PE DAYS.
FOR A STUDENT TO BE EXEMPTED FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN ONE
DAY, A DOCTORS NOTE STATING A PHYSICAL EDUCATION RESTRICTION MUST BE ON FILE IN
THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPALS OFFICE. A
PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTE IS REQUIRED FOR A ONE-DAY EXEMPTION FROM PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THE
HEALTH PROGRAM FOR GRADES ONE THREE
IS INCORPORATED INTO THE CLASSROOM CURRICULUM; STUDENTS IN GRADES FOUR
AND FIVE HAVE HEALTH CLASS ONCE A WEEK.
GRADES ONE FOUR HAVE MONTHLY PLANNED PERIODS OF GUIDANCE INSTRUCTION;
GRADE FIVE IS ALLOWED SMALL GROUP GUIDANCE INSTRUCTION.
SELF-ESTEEM AND CHEMICAL ABUSE PREVENTION CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN ALL
ELEMENTARY GRADES.
MIDDLE
SCHOOL CURRICULUM THE
MIDDLE SCHOOL CORE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF LANGUAGE ARTS,
HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING
TO HB 1001, THE STATE OF THE
RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
1)
ENGLISH/READING AND
COMMUNICATION ARTS (4 UNITS): 1.5 UNITS
WRITING 1.5 UNITS
LITERATURE INCLUDING .5 UNITS AMERICAN LITERATURE AND .5 UNITS SPEECH
2)
SOCIAL STUDIES (3 UNITS):
.5 UNITS OF GEOGRAPHY 1 UNIT OF 1 UNITS
OF
.5 UNITS OF WORLD HISTORY
3)
MATHEMATICS (3 UNITS:)
MATHEMATICS UNITS MUST INCLUDE: ALGEBRA I ALGEBRA
II GEOMETRY
4)
SCIENCE (3 UNITS): SCIENCE
UNITS MUST INCLUDE: BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY
5)
FINE ARTS (1 UNIT):
6)
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(.5 UNITS)
7)
ECONOMICS/PERSONAL FINANCE
(.5 UNITS)
8)
REQUIRED OPTIONS ANY
COMBINATION (2 UNITS): WORLD
LANGUAGE, OR COMPUTER
STUDIES, OR APPROVED
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES
9)
ELECTIVES (5 UNITS) TOTAL
CREDITS
(22) UNITS THE BASIC
CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
1)
ENGLISH/READING AND
COMMUNICATION ARTS (4 UNITS): 1.5 UNITS
WRITING 1.5 UNITS
LITERATURE INCLUDING .5 UNITS AMERICAN LITERATURE AND .5 UNITS SPEECH
2) SOCIAL STUDIES (3 UNITS):
.5 UNITS GEOGRAPHY
1
UNIT
1
UNITS
.5 UNITS WORLD HISTORY 3)
MATHEMATICS (3 UNITS):
MUST INCLUDE ALGEBRA 1
4)
SCIENCE (2 UNITS): MINIMUM
OF 2 UNITS OF LAB SCIENCE
5)
FINE ARTS (1 UNIT)
6)
HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(.5 UNITS)
7)
ECONOMICS/PERSONAL FINANCE
(.5 UNITS)
8)
REQUIRED OPTIONS ANY
COMBINATION (2 UNITS): WORLD
LANGUAGE, OR COMPUTER
STUDIES, OR APPROVED
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES
9)
ELECTIVES (6 UNITS) TOTAL
CREDITS
(22 UNITS)
GRADUATION
POLICY THE
Valvictorian, Salutitorian and other TOP HONOR STUDENTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND
WILL GIVE THE GRADUATION SPEECHES.
THEIR ACADEMIC STANDING WILL BE DETERMINED ON THE BASIS OF EIGHT FULL SEMESTERS.
ALL SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS WILL BE PRESENTED HONOR CORDS DURING THE
GRADUATION CEREMONIES (GOLD-3.67 or higher;
SILVER 3.50-3.66; & BLACK-3.00-3.49).
REGENT SCHOLARS WILL
BE RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED CERTIFICATES DURING GRADUATION CEREMONIES.
DIPLOMAS WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
THE THIRD RANKING SENIOR WILL PRESENT
THE HATCHET AWARD TO THE HIGHEST RANKING JUNIOR(S).
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
FROM GRADES FIVE THROUGH TWELVE ARE CONSIDERED FOR THE HONOR ROLL.
THE FOLLOWING GPAS ARE USED TO QUALIFY FOR HONOR ROLL DESIGNATION: 3.67 4.00 GPA HIGHEST HONORS (No grade below an A-) 3.50 3.66 GPA HIGH HONORS (No grade below a B) 3.00 3.49 GPA HONORS (No grade below a B-)
PROGRESS
REPORTS, REPORT CARDS, AND TRANSCRIPTS
PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE TEACHER(S) OR THE PRINCIPAL IF A
PROBLEM ARISES. TEACHERS MAY BE
REACHED BY PHONE FROM 7:30 AM THROUGH 4:00 PM MT; PRINCIPALS MAY BE REACHED FROM
7:30 AM THROUGH 4:00
PM MT. THE SCHOOL OFFICE
PHONE NUMBERS ARE:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICE
823-4483
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE
823-4482
PROGRESS
REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MID-POINT OF EACH QUARTER.
PROGRESS REPORTS ARE AN INDICATION OF A STUDENTS STATUS; THEY ARE NOT
PERMANENT GRADES. Progress reports are available on the parent portal on a daily
basis. Please contact the school for information. REPORT
CARDS ARE COMPLETED FOR EVERY STUDENT AND ARE MAILED HOME AT THE END OF EACH
QUARTER. QUARTER GRADES ARE NOT
TRANSCRIPTED GRADES. SEMESTER
GRADES ARE FINAL GRADES AND ARE THE ONLY GRADES THAT APPEAR ON AN OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPT. ALL TRANSCRIPTS ARE ON
FILE IN THE COUNSELORS OFFICE AND MAY BE VIEWED BY THE STUDENT OR PARENT AT ANY
TIME WITH THE PRINCIPAL OR COUNSELOR.
A COPY OF A TRANSCRIPT MAY BE OBTAINED OR SENT TO OTHER SCHOOLS WITH A
WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OR STUDENT IF 18 YEARS OF AGE.
HOMEWORK
POLICY HOMEWORK
SHALL BE AT THE DISCRETION OF EACH TEACHER.
HOMEWORK WILL BE RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE CLASS.
CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO THE LEVEL OF STUDENTS, THE ACTIVITIES IN
PROGRESS, AND THE ASSIGNMENTS OF OTHER TEACHERS.
CLASS LOAD
AND DROP POLICY HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE SEVEN CLASSES A SEMESTER; THEY ARE
REQUIRED TO TAKE AT LEAST SIX AND A STUDY HALL. TO DROP A
CLASS, A STUDENT MUST PICK UP A DROP FORM FROM THE COUNSELOR.
THE DROP FORM MUST HAVE THE SIGNATURE OF THE COUNSELOR and TEACHER.
ALL CLASS DROPS MUST BE WITHIN THE
DESIGNATED DROP TIME PERIOD; CLASSES DROPPED AFTER THE OFFICIAL DROP DATE WILL
BE TRANSCRIPTED AS WF (WITHDREW FAILING).
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES COUNTED FOR CREDIT TOWARD GRADUATION MUST BE APPROVED
THROUGH THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE.
REGISTRATION
TO BETTER
MEET THE INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE Enrolled
students are required to be here the first day of school or they will be counted
absent. They will be required to
make up all worked missed.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF ALL STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST
TIME OR TRANSFER TO THE MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE THE SCHOOL WITH A
CERTIFIED COPY OF THE STUDENTS
BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR
AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE AS ISSUED BY THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SUCH CASES WHERE THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS
DEEMED UNATTAINABLE (SDCL 13-27-3). TO BE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, A COMPLETED
CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION IS ALSO REQUIRED OF ALL STUDENTS.
IMMUNIZATIONS PRESENTLY REQUIRED INCLUDE:
DTP4 DOSES (1 GIVEN AFTER THE AGE OF 4); POLIO3 DOSES OF
TRIVALENT ORAL POLIOVIRUS VACCINE OR 4 DOSES OF INACTIVATED POLIOMYELITIS
VACCINE (1 DOSE GIVEN AFTER AGE OF 4); MMR2 DOSES GIVEN AFTER 15 MONTHS
OF AGE; CHICKEN POX (VARICELLA)2 DOSES FOR ALL STUDENTS THROUGH THE AGE
OF 12 OR HISTORY OF THE DISEASE. ALL
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS MUST SHOW THE DATES THE IMMUNIATIONS WERE GIVEN. THE
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR PREVIOUS REPORT
CARD OR PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE; HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COPY OF
THEIR PREVIOUS REPORT CARD OR TRANSCRIPT.
ENROLLMENT IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION;
STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL THOSE DOCUMENTS ARE ON
FILE. A STUDENT
WHO IS THREE OR FOUR YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER FIRST IS ELIGIBLE TO BE
ENROLLED IN PRESCHOOL. A STUDENT WHO
IS FIVE YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER FIRST IS ELIGIBLE TO BE ENROLLED IN
KINDERGARTEN. A STUDENT WHO IS SIX
YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER FIRST IS ELIGIBLE TO BE ENROLLED IN FIRST
GRADE.
SCHOOL
WITHDRAWL/TRANSFER TO
WITHDRAW FROM
TRANSFER
STUDENTS ANY
STUDENT WISHING TO TRANSFER TO THE ANY
STUDENT WHO REQUESTS TO OPEN ENROLL MUST HAVE A COMPLETED OPEN ENROLLMENT FORM
WITH HIM/HER WHEN HE/SHE REGISTERS.
ANY STUDENT WHO OPEN ENROLLS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS GRANTED
ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SDHSAA ACTIVITIES; ANY STUDENT WHO OPEN ENROLLS
AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MUST WAIT FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS BEFORE ELIGIBILITY
IS GRANTED PER SDHSAA GUIDELINES.
THE MCLAUGHLIN BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL ACCEPT ALL OPEN ENROLLMENT STUDENTS
PROVIDING THE SCHOOL CAN ACCOMMODATE THOSE STUDENTS WITHOUT ADVERSELY AFFECTING
THE QUALITY OF THE ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING OPEN ENROLLMENT ACCEPTANCE
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1)
CAPACITY OF PROGRAM
2)
CAPACITY OF CLASS
3)
CAPACITY OF GRADE LEVEL
4)
CAPACITY OF BUILDINGS
5)
TEACHER/STUDENT RATIO ANY
STUDENT WHO OPEN ENROLLS AT ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE
ALLOWED TO TRANSFER BACK TO MCLAUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THAT
SEMESTER WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BOTH SCHOOL BOARDS.
GRADE
PLACEMENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY ALL SCHOOL RECORDS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS.
PROMOTION,
CLASSIFICATION, AND RETENTION k-8
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE MASTERED MOST OF THE GRADE OBJECTIVES TO BE PROMOTED.
THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELFARE OF THE STUDENT WILL ALSO BE
CONSIDERED. ANY TEACHER CONSIDERING
RETENTION WILL INFORM THE APPROPRIATE PRINCIPAL BEFORE THE END OF THE FIRST
SEMESTER. THE PRINCIPAL WILL INFORM
THE PARENT/ GUARDIAN BY LETTER AND WILL REQUEST A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE
STUDENTS PROGRESS. THE DECISION TO
PLACE, PROMOTE, OR RETAIN A STUDENT WILL BE MADE BY THE TEACHER, THE PRINCIPAL,
AND THE PARENT/GUARDIAN. HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF CREDITS THEY HAVE
EARNED.
FRESHMEN:
(0-4) CREDITS
SOPHOMORES:
(5-9) CREDITS
JUNIORS:
(10-14) CREDITS
SENIORS:
FIFTEEN (15+) OR MORE CREDITS
GED, OR FIFTH YEAR STUDENTS STUDENTS
WHO ARE SIXTEEN YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE EARNED FIVE OR FEWER CREDITS MAY
ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN a community GED PROGRAM.
STUDENTS IN THE GED PROGRAM ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN SDHSAA
ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS
WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FOURTH YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL WITH A TOTAL OF EIGHTEEN
(18) OR MORE CREDITS MAY RETURN TO COMPLETE COURSES NECESSARY FOR GRADUATION.
THEY REGISTER AS OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS AND ATTEND ONLY THE REQUIRED
CLASSES; THEY WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN SDHSAA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
UNLESS A WAIVER HAS BEEN APPROVED.
Credits will be given upon completion of course work with
Administrative discretion and approval.
HOME SCHOOL
STUDENTS K-8 HOME
SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY ATTEND THESE NON-CURRICULAR CLASSES:
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, SWIMMING, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
THESE STUDENTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIVITIES AND IN OUT-OF-DISTRICT
CONTESTS IN THESE AREAS.
HOME
SCHOOL STUDENTS 9-12 MAY ATTEND MUSIC (VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL), ORAL INTERP, AND
ART. THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN CLASS
ACTIVITIES, and SDHSAA activities by following academic eligibility
requirements. HOME
SCHOOL STUDENTS WISHING TO GRADUATE FROM MCLAUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL MUST HAVE
ATTENDED THE LAST TWO SEMESTER BEFORE GRADUATION IN A STATE APPROVED HIGH SCHOOL
PROGRAM AND MUST MEET ALL THE STATE AND MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS FOR
GRADUATION.
HOME
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED EACH YEAR.
TEACHER
QUALIFICATION POLICY TO MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) AND TITLE I, THE
1)
WHETHER A TEACHER HAS MET
STATE QUALIFICATION AND LICENSING CRITERIA
FOR THE GRADE LEVELS AND SUBJECT AREAS IN WHICH THE TEACHER PROVIDES
INSTRUCTION;
2)
WHETHER THE TEACHER IS
TEACHING UNDER EMERGENCY OR OTHER
PROVISIONAL STATUS THROUGH WHICH STATE QUALIFICATION OR LICENSING CRITERIA HAVE
BEEN WAIVED;
3)
THE Bachelors
DEGREE MAJOR OF THE TEACHER AND ANY OTHER GRADUATE
CERTIFICATION OR DEGREE HELD BY THE TEACHER, AND THE FIELD OF
DISCIPLINE OF THE CERTIFICATION OR DEGREE; AND
4)
WHETHER THE CHILD IS
PROVIDED SERVICES BY PARAPROFESSIONALS AND, IF SO, THEIR QUALIFICATIONS.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAY ALSO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT OF
THEIR CHILD IN EACH OF THE STATE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THE SAT 10 TEST, STEP TEST, DACS Test AND WRITING TEST.
SPECIAL SERVICES
GUIDANCE
SERVICES STUDENTS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT WITH THE COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER ABOUT
EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL PROBLEMS OR PLANNING.
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE COUNSELOR AND SOCIAL WORKER ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL
unless the welfare of the student is in question.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE FROM THE School COUNSELORs UPON STUDENT,
TEACHER, OR PARENT/GUARDIAN REQUEST. STUDENTS
CAN RECEIVE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
1)
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE IN
SELECTING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES, SCHEDULE CHANGES, REGISTRATION, CREDIT CHECKS,
AND GRADE TRANSCRIPTS,
2)
INFORMATION ABOUT
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES,
3)
INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES,
4)
FINANCIAL AID FOR
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INCLUDING GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS,
AND STUDENT LOANS,
5)
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
ARMED SERVICES,
6)
VOCATIONAL INFORMATION, JOB
TRENDS, AND JOB OPPORTUNITES,
7)
TEST INFORMATION INCLUDING
NATIONAL MERIT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, GATB, GED, ASVAB, ETC., AND THE INTERPRETATION
OF TEST RESULTS,
8)
REFERRALS TO AGENCIES
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL,
9)
RECOMMENDATIONS,
10)
CONFERENCES
WITH TEACHERS AND PARENTS, AND
11)
COUNSELING IN THE AREAS OF STUDY, ACHIEVEMENT, SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, ACTIVITIES,
GOALS, AND OTHER PERSONAL ISSUES OR CONCERNS. STUDENTS
CAN RECEIVE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER IN THE
FOLLOWING AREAS:
1)
INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP
COUNSELING REGARDING STUDENT SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, ATTITUDINAL, FAMILY
AND/OR ATTENDANCE PROBLEMS,
2)
EFFECTIVE INTERACTION
OPTIONS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND THE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROBATION AND PAROLE, COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES, TRIBAL SOCIAL
SERVICES, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY
HEALTH RESOURCES.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
McLaughlin School District offers a
comprehensive Special Education Program under the provisions of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Identification of students with
disabilities is done through the appropriate referral, screening, and evaluation
procedures as outlined in the schools SPED Policies and Procedures Handbook.
SEMESTER TESTS Students
are exempt from semester tests if they have no grade below a B or have been
absent 4 or fewer days in the semester.
HEALTH
SERVICES
Parents are
responsible for maintaining their childs health. They are also responsible for
scheduling and transporting students to all medical, physical, vision, and
dental appointments. The classroom
teacher is responsible for administering minor first aid.
For medical emergencies that require immediate attention, the student
will be taken to the nurses office.
In the
event of an emergency situation only, a student may need to be transported to an
appropriate medical facility and the parent/guardian will be notified.
ALCOHOL & DRUG SCREENING
This policy is designed to eliminate the
use of drugs and alcohol on the McLaughlin School campus.
Our school is drug and alcohol free. Any student who is suspected of
being under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the school day, or during
an extra-curricular/school related function, whether conducted on or away from
school property, may be required to submit to a drug or alcohol screening.
Procedure:
1 .A student is suspected of
being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
2. The incident is reported to the nurse, counselor, principal and school
resource
officer.
3.Law enforcement will conduct any tests deemed necessary.
GENERAL
HEALTH SERVICES THE
SCHOOL IS NOT PERMITTED TO TREAT ILLNESS OR INJURY OTHER THAN TO GIVE BASIC
FIRST AID. THE NURSE WILL BE IN THE
BUILDING MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 7:304:00.
A COMPLETE HEALTH AND WELLNESS POLICY BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN THE
NURSES OFFICE. THE
OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES ARE TO:
1)
APPRAISE THE HEALTH STATUS
OF STUDENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF;
2)
COUNSEL STUDENTS,
PARENTS/GUARDIANS, AND OTHERS CONCERNING APPRAISAL FINDINGS;
3)
PREVENT AND CONTROL DISEASE;
4)
PROVIDE EMERGENCY SERVICE
FOR INJURY OR SUDDEN ILLNESS;
5)
IMPLEMENT INSERVICES AND
EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH WILL HELP TO PROMOTE THE GOOD HEALTH OF STUDENTS AND
SCHOOL STAFF;
6)
PLAN SERVICES WHICH PROMOTE
A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT;
7)
PROVIDE HEALTH CARE
INTERVENTION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN; AND
8)
PROMOTE HIGH LEVEL WELLNESS
AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. A HEALTH
RECORD OF EACH STUDENT IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE NURSES OFFICE. THE
FOLLOWING HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED:
1)
HEARING REFERRALS
2)
VISIONKINDERGARTEN, 8TH,
9TH, AND 11TH GRADES
3)
SCOLIOSIS5TH
THROUGH 8TH GRADES, RECHECKS AND REFERRALS
4)
HEIGHT AND
WEIGHTKINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE
5)
DIABETIC SCREENING-GRADES 4,
5, 6.
6)
BLOOD PRESSURE10TH
AND 12TH GRADES
7)
DENTAL
EXAMSPre-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 2nd GRADES
8)
HEADLICE
SCREENING-PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 5TH GRADE and other students as needed. STUDENTS
WITH HEAD LICE OR LICE EGGS WILL BE SENT HOME FOR TREATMENT. Students may attend
school after proper treatment and removal of all nits. We recommend the No Nit
Policy as the public health standard intended to keep children lice free, nit
free and in school. All letters to
the parents are sent home in envelopes to provide confidentiality.
The letter will include the head lice policy, and recommendations for
treatment. Repeated infestations which result in absences from school will be
reported to the Social Worker.
MEDICATIONS THE
SCHOOL WILL NOT PROVIDE OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATION TO ANY STUDENTS.
IF A STUDENT NEEDS TO TAKE EITHER A NON- PRESCRIPTION OR A PRESCRIPTION
MEDICATION, THE PARENT/ GUARDIAN MUST SEND THE MEDICATION IN THE CONTAINER
LABELED WITH THE DOCTORS NAME OR PHARMACY, MEDICATION NAME,
STUDENTS NAME, DOSAGE, TIME, AND WRITTEN PERMISSION TO THE NURSES
OFFICE. IT IS THE STUDENTS
RESPONSIBILITY TO COME TO THE NURSES OFFICE TO TAKE MEDICATION.
PREGNANCY
POLICY
ATHLETICS
AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
McLaughlin
School offers a variety of co-curricular and athletic programs for our students.
We follow the rules set by the South Dakota High School Activities Association
(SDHSAA). Rules for eligibility will apply to all students participating in any
activity.
HIGH SCHOOL
ELIGIBILITY THE
EACH Athletic PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL FORM ON FILE PRIOR TO HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN ANY EVENT IF APPLICABLE. EACH ACTIVITY PARTICIPANT MUST BE IN SCHOOL BY 8:00 a.m. THE DAY OF THE EVENT UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH THE PRINCIPAL. For events held on Friday or Saturday, the student athlete, must be in attendance on Thursday for the whole day. THE McLAUGHLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS ADOPTED THE SDHSAA POLICY ON SCHOLASTIC/ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY. (****STUDENTS MUST BE PASSING FOUR CLASSES THAT ARE ACCEPTED BY THE McLAUGHLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN SEMESTER GRADES ARE POSTED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER.****)WHILE A STUDENT IS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITY, including but not limited to, athletics, student council, class officers, prom, homecoming candidates and dances, ELIGIBILITY WILL BE CHECKED EVERY TWO WEEKS. STUDENTS MUST BE PASSING 4 CLASSES OR WILL BECOME INELIGILBE FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.
a.
PRECEDING SEMESTER.
The student, unless they are entering high school for the first time,
shall have successfully passed twenty hours of high school work per week, for
which academic units of credit are used in the issuance of a diploma, for the
preceding or for the most recent semester of attendance in any accredited high
school. For the purposes of this
subsection, enrollment in school for fifteen school days or participation in one
or more contests shall constitute a semester in determining eligibility.
However, the Board of Directors or the executive Director shall have the
authority to waive the fifteen day attendance rule when and if a student
withdraws from school after fifteen days of attendance as a result of an injury
or illness and does not return to any school for the remainder of the semester
and the student does not receive any high school course credits.
NOTE:
Failure to pass twenty hours the previous semester causes the student to
become ineligible the entire following semester.
Only credits accepted by the school for graduation may be used in
determining whether a student has passed the twenty hours.
b.
CURRENT SEMESTER:
The student shall be (a) enrolled in an accredited high school and attend
a minimum of twenty hours of high school work per week during the current
semester for which academic units of credit earned are used in the issuance of a
diploma. (b) be receiving
alternative instruction as set forth in
SDCL 13-27-3 or (c) any student in grades ten, eleven, or twelve may apply
to an institution of higher education or a postsecondary vocational educational
institution as a special student in a course or courses offered at the
institution of higher education or postsecondary vocational educational
institution.
NOTE:
Twenty hours is the equivalent of four full time academic subjects for
which the students 2.0 units of credit that will be used in the issuance of a
diploma. Refer to the Eligibility
section of the Athletic Handbook for alternative instruction guidelines.
Revised 07/06 Bylaws 9 Units of
credit and their equivalency in terms of hours are as follows:
·
One unit of credit is the
equivalent of 10 hours
·
One-half unit of credit is
the equivalent of 5 hours
·
One-fourth unit of credit is
the equivalent of 2.5 hours
c.
A students grades which are
dependent upon completion of a project such as a vocational education project
after the close of the academic school year shall be determined by the grade
averages of record assuming satisfactory completion of the project.
d.
Students who have been
declared ineligible because of academic deficiencies from the previous semester
may not earn scholastic/academic eligibility by taking an academic course(s)
during summer vacation period.
e.
Beginning and Ending of a
Semester. For the purpose of this
subsection, the first semester shall be considered as ending on
NOTE:
Eligibility is extended to all students, including graduating seniors,
whenever the state track and field meet is held after the school year has been
completed at the local level.
THE GOAL
OF THE MCLAUGHLIN ELIGIBILITY POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE FULL
PARTICIPANTS IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AS WELL AS IN THE ACTIVITY COMPONENT OF THE
SCHOOL.
FIFTH GRADE
AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY THE
1)
EACH Athletic PARTICIPANT
MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL FORM ON FILE PRIOR TO HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN ANY
EVENT IF APPLICABLE.
2)
EACH ACTIVITY PARTICIPANT
MUST BE IN SCHOOL BY 8:00 AM THE DAY OF THE EVENT UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN
MADE WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
3)
THE FIRST GRADE ASSESSMENT
OF THE QUARTER (PROGRESS REPORT) WILL BE A WARNING ASSESSMENT.
ANY STUDENT WHO HAS A FAILING GRADE AT THE WARNING ASSESSMENT WILL BE
MONITORED ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE
STUDENT MUST SHOW REASONABLE EFFORT AND SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OR HE/SHE MAY
BECOME INELIGIBLE.
4)
A FAILING STUDENT MAY BE
ASSIGNED TO AN ELIGIBILITY PLAN OF
IMPROVEMENT. THIS PLAN MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO A TEACHER-ASSISTED
STUDY PERIOD, ASSIGNMENT TO A TUTOR, OR OTHER ASSIGNED STUDY PERIODS.
5)
THE ELIGIBILITY OF A FAILING
STUDENT WILL BE DETERMINED BY AN
ASSESSMENTOF THE TEACHERS, COUNSELOR, PRINCIPAL, AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR. THE GOAL
OF THE MCLAUGHLIN FIFTH GRADE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY POLICY IS TO ENSURE
THAT STUDENTS ARE FULL PARTICIPANTS IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AS WELL AS IN THE
ACTIVITY COMPONENT OF THE SCHOOL.
SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
Students is grades Pre-K thru 5,
must be accompanied by and sit with their parent/guardian.
Any person attending an activity is expected to be respectful and
attentive. Security guards will
remove anyone displaying inappropriate behavior.
Outside authorities will be called if necessary.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY THE
1)
ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE IS
COMPUTED ON A DAILY BASIS.
2)
WHEN THE STUDENT RETURNS TO
SCHOOL AFTER AN ABSENCE, HE/SHE MUST REPORT TO THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE FOR AN
ADMIT SLIP. THE STUDENT SHOULD GET
THE ADMIT SLIP EARLY ENOUGH TO GET TO CLASS ON TIME.
3)
WHEN A MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH
SCHOOL ABSENCE IS KNOWN IN ADVANCE, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN SHOULD NOTIFY THE SCHOOL
SO THAT AN ADVANCE MAKE-UP SLIP CAN BE GIVEN TO THE STUDENT.
4)
WHEN A MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENT IS ABSENT FROM CLASS TO PARTICIPATE IN A SCHOOL- SPONSORED EVENT,
HE/SHE MUST PICK UP AN ADVANCE ACTIVITY MAKE-UP SLIP IN THE OFFICE.
THE SLIP MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL THE TEACHERS FOR THE MISSED CLASSES BEFORE
THE STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE. NO
SLIPNO TRIP!
5)
MAKE-UP WORK IS REQUIRED FOR
ALL ABSENCES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
DEPENDENT UPON THE CLASSWORK MISSED, ALTERNATIVE LESSONS MAY BE ASSIGNED.
STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED A REASONABLE LENGTH OF TIME, DETERMINED AND
POSTED BY EACH TEACHER, TO COMPLETE MAKE-UP WORK.
TESTS WILL BE MADE UP AT THE TIME DESIGNATED BY EACH TEACHER.
6)
Make-up work for a student
serving OSS is due the day they return to school. A 69% is the best possible
grade that will be awarded. For an unexcused absence, the student will have 1
day to make-up the work they missed and a 69% is the best possible grade
awarded. Make-up work for students serving ISS is due at the end of the day.
7)
SOUTH DAKOTA LAW REQUIRES
COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR ALL STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND
EIGHTEEN; WHEN A STUDENT BEGINS KINDERGARTEN AT AGE FIVE, THAT STUDENT WILL BE
UNDER ALL REQUIREMENTS OF COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE.
SKIPPING IS AN ABSENCE WITHOUT THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT OF THE
PARENT/GUARDIAN AND THE SANCTION OF THE SCHOOL; STUDENTS WHO ARE SKIPPING SCHOOL
WILL BE REPORTED TO THE COURT AS TRUANT.
ABSENCES
1)
THE FOLLOWING REASONS FOR A
SCHOOL ABSENCE ARE CONSIDERED EXCUSED
BUT WILL STILL BE COUNTED AS ABSENCES:
STUDENT MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (DOCTOR, DENTIST, OR CHIROPRACTOR); DEATH IN
THE FAMILY; STUDENT ILLNESS OR INJURY; AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (THREE DAYS AT
DISRECTION OF THE BUILDING PRINCIPAL).
IN THE CASE OF CHRONIC OR IRREGULAR ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY, THE
ADMINISTRATION WILL REQUEST A PHYSICIANS WRITTEN STATEMENT CERTIFYING THE
NECESSITY FOR SCHOOL ABSENCE.
2)
PARTICIPATION IN A SCHOOL
SPONSORED ACTIVITY IS NOT CONSIDERED AN ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL AND IS NOT COUNTED
AGAINST THE STUDENT. ABSENCES DUE TO
INCLEMENT WEATHER (WEATHER THAT MAY ENDANGER THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF A STUDENT)
WILL NOT BE COUNTED AGAINST A STUDENT.
STATE LAW 1977,CH129,1 13-27-6.1 STATES: AN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
PUPIL SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO BE COUNTED FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE UP TO FIVE DAYS IN A
SCHOOL TERM WHEN AN EXCUSE FROM ACTUAL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED BY A
PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE.
3)
ABSENCES DUE TO AN
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION OR TIME SPENT IN JAIL WILL BE COUNTED AGAINST THE
STUDENT.
4)
WHEN A STUDENT HAS BEEN
ABSENT FROM SCHOOL WITHOUT
PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFICATION, THE SCHOOL TRUANCY OFFICER WILL MAKE A HOME
CONTACT. WHEN A STUDENT HAS BEEN
ABSENT AT LEAST FOUR (4) DAYS DURING
THE SEMESTER, THE SCHOOL WILL SEND
THE PARENT/GUARDIAN WRITTEN NOTIFICATION.
WHEN THE OFFICIAL STUDENT ATTENDANCE RECORD REFLECTS AT LEAST EIGHT (8)
ABSENCES DURING A SEMESTER, A LETTER OF NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT TO THE
PARENT/GUARDIAN, AND A CONFERENCE SCHEDULED WITH THE PRINCIPAL TO DISCUSS THE
SERIOUSNESS OF THE ABSENCES; IF THE SITUATION NECESSITATES SUCH ACTION, THE
TRUANCY OFFICER MAY NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AND FILE A FORM
960.
AFTER THE STUDENT HAS BEEN
ABSENT TWELVE (12) DAYS, THE PARENT/ GUARDIAN WILL BE NOTIFIED BY
CERTIFIED LETTER,
AND AN ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE
(PRINCIPAL, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR,
SOCIAL WORKER, TEACHERS, AND
SPED DIRECTOR, IF APPLICABLE) WILL MEET TO DETERMINE FURTHER ACTION.
TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE STUDENTS ABSENCES, GRADES, DISCIPLINE REFERRALS,
AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION,
THE ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE CAN RECOMMEND THAT A STUDENT BE DROPPED FROM
THE MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL ROLLS.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH SOUTH
DAKOTA SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS, ANY STUDENT WHO HAS AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE OF
TWENTY (20) CONSECUTIVE
SCHOOL DAYS SHALL BE DROPPED FROM THE COUNT OF THE ATTENDANCE CENTER
RETROACTIVE TO THE LAST DAY THE STUDENT ATTENDED SCHOOL OR HAD AN EXCUSED
ABSENCE. AN EXCUSED ABSENCE INCLUDES MEDICAL ILLNESS AND ENROLLMENT IN A
SHORT-TERM GROUP CARE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR UP TO NINETY (90) CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL
DAYS.
EARLY
DEPARTURE ANY
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO MUST TAKE THEIR ELEMENTARY CHILD OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY MUST
OBTAIN A SLIP FROM THE ELEMENTARY SECRETARY OR PRINCIPAL BEFORE THE CHILD WILL
BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE. NO CHILD WILL
BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN A PARENT/GUARDIAN UNLESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION IS FILED IN THE OFFICE. ANY MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO
NEEDS TO LEAVE THE BUILDING DURING THE DAY MUST HAVE A NOTE OR A PHONE CALL FROM
THE PARENT/GUARDIAN TO EXPLAIN THE REASON FOR THE DISMISSAL.
ONLY THE PRINCIPAL OR THE PRINCIPALS DESIGNEE CAN GIVE A STUDENT
PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL DURING THE DAY.
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MUST SIGN OUT IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
OFFICE BOOK AND BE ISSUED A PERMIT TO LEAVE THE BUILDING.
ELEMENTARY
TARDY POLICY WHEN
TARDIES ARE EXCESSIVE, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL AND A
PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCE WILL BE ARRANGED.
CONSEQUENCES MAY INCLUDE AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION OR FRIDAY DETENTION.
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL TARDY POLICY
UNEXCUSED TARDIES FOR EACH SEMESTER: Students with unexcused tardies are responsible for assignments missed. AFTER FOUR TARDIES PER WEEK THE STUDENT WILL BE ASSIGNED 1 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. AN ADDITIONAL HOUR OF DETENTION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ANY STUDENT WHO CHOOSES TO SKIP DETENTION. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. STUDENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED FRIDAY SCHOOL IF THEY SKIP DETENTION A SECOND TIME. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. STUDENTS CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITY UNLESS FRIDAY DETENTION HAS BEEN SERVED. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. STUDENTS ABSENT FROM FRIDAY DETENTION WILL BE ASSIGNED ISS ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTTEND THE NEXT FRIDAY DETENTION. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED. STUDENTS THAT DO NOT ATTEND ASSIGNED FRIDAY DETENTION ON THE SECOND FRIDAY WILL BE ON OSS FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE DAY AND MUST RETURN WITH THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR AN ATTENDANCE MEETING BEFORE BEING ADMITTED BACK TO SCHOOL. THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE NEXT FRIDAY DETENTION. SEVEN ACCUMULATED TARDIES WILL COUNT AS ONE DAY TOWARDS THE SEMESTER TEST EXEMPTION.
DETENTION
AND AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHO DO NOT RIDE THE BUS SHOULD BE PICKED UP BY FOR
DISCIPLINARY PURPOSES, EXCESSIVE TARDIES/ABSENCES, OR TO MAKE UP MISSING SCHOOL
ASSIGNMENTS, STUDENTS MAY BE DETAINED AFTER SCHOOL BY THE TEACHER OR PRINCIPAL;
PARENTS/GUARDIANS WILL BE INFORMED. Students may not participate or attend any
school sponsored activity the day they serve detention. Each hour of detention
is served the day it is received.
RULES OF
STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Students attending McLaughlin School are required to
conduct themselves with respect for self and others through their actions,
language, dress and respect for school property. The building administration
reserves the right to assign consequences for any student exhibiting behavior
that violates the rules of the school.
Parents shall be informed of incidents that violate
school rules. Copies of written disciplinary referrals will be sent to the
parent/guardian.
Consequences may include a conference, lunch
detention, after-school detention, in-school suspension, out of school
suspension, or a recommendation for expulsion. If the student is returning from
out-of school suspension, a conference will be held with the parent/guardian
before the student is allowed back in class. Students may be referred for
counseling services as a result of inappropriate behavior.
Violations
& Consequences Requiring Discipline:
Violations
Consequences
1.Alcohol-Possession/use of
Immediate Suspension
(10)days. Referral to
Resource
Officer, and Chemical Prevention Program
2.Arson
Suspension(10days). Referral to
Resource Officer.
Possible
referral to Superintendent for expulsion.
3.Assault
.
..Immediate 10 day
suspension-OSS. Referral to the
Resource Officer
and possible expulsion.
4.Bomb Threat
Immediate 10 day suspension
OSS. Referral to the
Resource Officer
and possible expulsion.
5.Burglary
Immediate 10 day suspension
OSS. Referral to the
Resource Officer
and possible expulsion.
6.Cheating
..Conference or detention or
suspension.
7.Disorderly Conduct
..Conference or detention or
suspension.
8.Drugs: Possession/Use
Immediate 10 days suspension
OSS. Referral to the
Resource Officer,
Chemical Prevention Program and
possible expulsion.
9.Fighting/Battery
. Suspension, referral to
Resource Officer and
possible expulsion.
10.Forgery
Conference or detention or
suspension.
11.Gang Activity
. Suspension, OSS. Referral to
Resource Officer,
possible expulsion.
12.Inappropriate Language..Conference or detention or
suspension.
13.Intimidation/Bullying
.Conference or detention or
suspension.
Harrassment
14.Larceny/Theft/Robbery
.Detention or suspension.
Referral to Resource
Officer and possible expulsion.
15.Noncompliance
..Conference or detention or
suspension.
16. Physical Contact
Conference or detention or
suspension.
Possible referral to
Resource Officer.
This includes public
displays of affection.
17.Property Damage
Conference or detention or
suspension. Possible
referral to
Resource Officer. Possible referral
for expulsion.
Parent/guardian will be billed for
damages.
18. Repeated Interference
Detention, ISS, or OSS.
19.Sexual Battery
..Immediate 10 day suspension,
OSS. Referral to
Resource Officer and
possible expulsion.
20.Sexual Harassment
.. .Conference or detention or
suspension. Referral to
Resource Officer and
possible expulsion.
21.Tardy/Skipping Class
.Conference and detention or
suspension.
22.Tobacco
Suspension 1-10 days. Referral
to Resource Officer.
23.Truancy
Conference and detention or
suspension. Possible
referral to Resource
Officer.
24.Vandalism
..Detention or suspension.
Referral to Resource
Officer.
Student/Parent billed for damages.
25.Weapons Possession
Immediate 10 day
suspension-OSS. Referral to the
Resource Officer.
Possible expulsion.
BATTERY/FIGHTING
Willful use of force against another person.
ASSAULT
Attempt or
offer, with force and violence to do hurt to another person, provoking others to
fight, threats, verbal assaults that show harsh, crude, vulgar and/or tasteless
disrespect to a fellow student and/or staff member
REPEATED INTERFERENCE
Behavior that
interferes with the learning process.
Including but not limited to sleeping through class, refusal to
participate in classroom assignments/activities, blatantly disrespecting staff
members or other students, walking out of class. Students will be given an
opportunity to correct their behavior. If the detrimental behavior continues and
is repeated, Repeated Interference will be assigned as a consequence.
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal, written, or physical
conduct or communication of a sexual nature. It cannot be used as a condition,
either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment, or of
obtaining an education, advancement or grade. Sexual harassment may be defined
but not limited to the following behaviors.
·
Sexual or dirty jokes.
·
Sexual advances.
·
Unwelcome touching such as patting, pinching, or
constant brushing
against
anothers body.
·
Displaying or distributing of sexually explicit
drawings, pictures, or
written
materials.
·
Graffiti of a sexual nature.
·
Sexual gestures.
·
Touching oneself sexually or talking about ones
sexual activity in front
of others.
Spreading rumors about or rating other students as to
their sexual activity or performance.
GANGS/GANG
RELATED ACTIVITY
McLaughlin School recognizes gang activity as a
disruptive and dangerous influence, which consequently, adversely affects both
the home and school environment. This behavior is disruptive to the safe and
orderly operation of the educational process and poses a threat to students and
staff. This includes the display,
use of, or possession of paraphernalia associated with gang activity/members as
defined by 15:101 sub section B of the Tribal Code which defines gang member
as an individual who meets two or more of the following criteria:
·
Self-proclamation
·
Witness Testimony/Official Statement
·
Written or Electronic Correspondence
·
Paraphernalia or Photographs
·
Tattoos
·
Clothing or Colors
·
Any other indication of gang activity.
CLASSROOM/HALLWAY RULES
Students are to be in their classroom when the second bell rings. Students must
adhere to the following classroom/hallway rules:
·
Students must report to their class first.
If there is a need to leave, the classroom for any approved reason, a
pass must be signed by the classroom teacher.
·
Students are responsible for bringing all classroom
materials to class to minimize hallway traffic. Students must carry a signed
hallway pass when they are outside of the classroom during class time.
·
Students are not allowed to bring gum, pop, seeds or
food items to class.
·
I-pods, headphones, skateboards, roller blades, CD
players and cell phones will be confiscated at the front door of the school and
held by school personnel until parents pick them up.
PASS GUIDELINES STUDENT DAILY PASS 1. Bathroom & Drink only 2. Please initial where you punch/x-out 3. Fill out yellow/pink pass with time left and returned. 4. Use the restroom on the floor your class is on.
PASS TO SEE ANOTHER TEACHER/OFFICE: (Preferably the student will have a pass from the teacher ahead of time) 1. Use yellow/pink pass 2. Fill out completely. Four times should be indicated. There will be no passes to go to their locker or to the gym.
They need to come to class prepared
REMOVAL
FROM CLASS A TEACHER
MAY DISMISS A STUDENT FROM CLASS IF THE STUDENTS CONDUCT IS SUCH THAT IT
INTERFERES WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF THE CLASS.
WHEN A MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM A CLASS,
HE/SHE IS SENT TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS / PRINCIPALS OFFICE.
1)
THE FIRST TIME THAT A
STUDENT IS SENT FROM CLASS, THAT STUDENT MUST MAKE
A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE HIS/HER BEHAVIOR BEFORE BEING READMITTED TO THAT CLASS.
A WORK-IT-OUT SHEET MAY BE USED.
2)
A SECOND DISMISSAL FROM THE
SAME CLASS MAY RESULT IN, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DETENTION OR AN ISS ASSIGNMENT.
3)
A THIRD DISMISSAL FROM THE
SAME CLASS MAY RESULT IN, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DETENTION, AN ISS ASSIGNMENT,
AND A CONFERENCE WITH THE PRINCIPAL, PARENT/ GUARDIAN, STUDENT, AND TEACHER.
READMISSION TO CLASS WILL BE MADE ONLY IF THERE IS AGREEMENT THAT THERE
WILL BE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE STUDENTS BEHAVIOR.
ISS,
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, AND EXPULSION ALL
SUSPENSIONS OF STUDENTS (ISS AND
ISS
IS A STUDENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT IS AN IN-SCHOOL-SUSPENSION (ISS)
MODEL. STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO
ISS WILL CONTINUE WITH THEIR REGULAR
SCHOOLWORK. Homework is due at the end of the day. Students may not participate
or attend any school sponsored activity the day they serve ISS. THE
DISCIPLINARIAN AND THE PRINCIPAL MAY SUSPEND STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL ( IN CASES
OF SERIOUS INFRACTIONS, SUSPENSIONS OF NOT MORE THAN NINETY (90) SCHOOL DAYS MAY
BE ASSIGNED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT.
SUSPENSIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD.
EXPULSIONS EXCEEDING NINETY (90) DAYS WILL BE BY SCHOOL BOARD ACTION.
THE
STUDENT
DRESS CODE
Dress and
grooming are the responsibility of students and parents. However, students may
be required to change dress or grooming if it is inappropriate. Clothing,
jewelry, or wording on clothing which is sexually suggestive, drug, alcohol or
tobacco related, vulgar, insulting, gang affiliated or violent are not allowed.
The following will not be allowed in our school or at any
school-sponsored event that students participate in:
1.Clothing where undergarments are visible.
2.Halter tops
3.Strapless tank tops or tank tops with less than a one inch strap.
4.See-through clothing
5.Backless tops(must reach at least mid-shoulder blade in the back)
6.Baggy pants where undergarments are visible/well below hip area.
7.Bare midriff exposure
8.Low-cut blouses or shirts that expose cleavage.
9.Cut-off pants.
10.Excessively long pants or jeans and/or pants or jeans with excessively
baggy or wide
ankles.
11.Skirts and shorts shorter than mid-thigh length.
12.Excessively torn clothing that exposes other garments or skin.
13.Caps, hats, headbands, bandanas, hoods or any other head gear.
14.Trench coats, long coats, dusters, slickers or any other coat not
appropriate for the seasonal weather.
15.Heavy leather or metal studded collars or bands, safety pins, and any
other metal on
clothing other than a belt.
16.Chains of any type(other than conventional necklaces or bracelets)
17.Logos, innuendoes, insignias, or symbols that promote racism,
neo-Nazism,
satanic beliefs, death, sex, alcohol, drugs, tobacco
weapons, gang
activity, killing, firearms, violence, religious slanders,
or other
inappropriate messages.
18.Tattoos that promote the items listed above.
19. Jewelry that promote the items listed above.
20. Sun glasses.
21. Pajamas and slippers.
**A dress
code violation will result in the students getting an opportunity to correct the
violation. Subsequent violations will result in disciplinary action taken in
accordance with school policy. Any
missed class work will be the students responsibility.
**School
administration reserves the right to make discretionary decisions regarding the
interpretation of any of the provisions within the dress code.
LOCKERS
Hall
lockers are the property of the school and are provided for student use.
They should be used to house textbooks and other school materials, coats,
and other outdoor items when they are not in use.
Lockers are subject to inspection by school officials. Reasonable
suspicion or probable cause will be factors in all searches and seizures.
This applies to other school property and personal property including
book bags, wallets, and automobiles.
THE SCHOOL ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A K-9 UNIT (DRUG DOG) FROM LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO AID IN THE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES.
STUDENT
VEHICLES
Students
who drive their own vehicle to school are subject to the following rules.
·
Vehicles
must remain parked during the school day.
·
Students
are not allowed in or near vehicles during school hours.
·
Students
are not allowed to transport other students in their
vehicles without written consent and
verification from the other
parents.
·
Vehicles
are subject to search by school and law enforcement personnel
at any time while on school grounds.
HICKEYS
Students
are not allowed to come with hickeys on the neck, face, arms, or other exposed
areas of the body. Students who come
to school with hickeys will be required to change into clothing that will cover
the marks, such as turtle-neck shirt or sweater, sweatshirt or jacket with a
zipper.
If clothing
fails to hide the marks the student will be placed in ISS until the marks are no
longer visible. Continued violation
of the rule will result in referral to the School Nurse, Social Worker and
Counselor. Students are not allowed
to participate in any school sponsored activity until the hickeys are no longer
visible.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
CONDUCT ON
BUSES BUS
DRIVERS ARE IN DIRECT CHARGE OF STUDENTS WHILE RIDING THE BUS TO AND FROM SCHOOL
AS WELL AS TO ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY ALL SCHOOL REGULATIONS AND RULES WHILE
RIDING THE BUS TO SCHOOL OR TO ACTIVITIES.
RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE, AND IF A STUDENT ABUSES THAT PRIVILEGE, IT
MAY BE SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE
SCHOOL PROVIDES A TRANSPORTATION WAIVER THAT CAN BE COMPLETED BY A
PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO REQUESTS A STUDENT GO HOME WITH HIM/HER AFTER AN ACTIVITY.
HOWEVER, TO ENSURE THEIR SAFETY, STUDENTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT A
SIGNED WAIVER. Once a
student boards a bus, they are on school grounds. No one is allowed to get off a
bus and leave campus.
SCHOOL
LUNCH AND RECESS GUIDELINES THE
1)
DRESS APPROPRIATELY.
2)
BE RESPECTFUL OF THE RIGHTS
OF OTHERS.
3)
FOLLOW APPROPRIATE
PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TO REMAIN IN THE CAFETERIA UNTIL DISMISSED. ALL
EMPLOYEES AND/OR DESIGNATED ADULT SUPERVISORS OF THE
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY/LYCEUM EXPECTATIONS GENERAL
ASSEMBLIES OR LYCEUMS ARE HELD PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PEP RALLIES, SPECIAL RECOGNITION, IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PERFORMERS, AND
SPEAKERS ARE ALL INCLUDED IN THE SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLIES. STUDENTS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE RESPECTFUL AND ATTENTIVE:
THE STANDARD FOR REGULAR CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR applies.
SCHOOL
CLOSING
INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER OR UNFORSEEN
HAPPENINGS WILL BE BROADCAST ON:
KOLY: AM 1300 FM 99.5 KMLO:
FM 100.7
KLND: FM 89.6
SCHOOL
PROPERTY SCHOOL
PROPERTY BELONGS TO ALL IN THE COMMUNITY.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE SCHOOL COMPLEX IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND AND THE STAFF WHO WORK IN THIS BUILDING COMPLEX. SCHOOL
OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ARE NOT ALLOWED OUT OF THE ASSIGNED AREAS OR
PRINCIPALS OFFICES WITHOUT THE PRIOR PERMISSION OF THE OFFICE STAFF. ALL USERS
OF THE SCHOOL COMPUTERS AND NETWORK ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF THE MCLAUGHLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER AND NETWORK ACCEPTABLE USE
POLICY FOR ALL STUDENTS. A copy of this policy must be signed by each student
and their parent/guardian. THIS POLICY INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
1)
INTERNET ETIQUETTE,
2)
INAPPROPRIATE USE,
3)
VANDALISM,
4)
SECURITY, AND
5)
VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES. ANY
STUDENT INVOLVED IN THE UNLAWFUL TREATMENT OR VANDALISM OF SCHOOL PROPERTY WILL
BE REFERRED DIRECTLY TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.
SCHOOL
DANCES ALL
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL DANCES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BUILDING
ADMINISTRATOR. ALL DANCES MUST MEET
THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS:
1)
THE DANCE SPONSOR MUST GET
PERMISSION FOR THE DANCE DATE AT LEAST ONE
WEEK BEFORE THE PLANNED DATE.
2)
ALL RULES GOVERNING STUDENT
CONDUCT WILL BE FOLLOWED. THE DANCE
SPONSOR WILL POST SPECIFIC GUIDELINES ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE.
3)
CHAPERONES ARE THE
DESIGNATED SUPERVISORS FOR THE DANCE.
STUDENTS WHO DISRUPT THE DANCE OR VIOLATE SCHOOL REGULATIONS WILL BE
REMOVED FROM THE DANCE AND MAY BE BARRED FROM FURTHER DANCES.
4)
SCHOOL RULES APPLYING TO
PERSONAL APPPEARANCE APPLY TO SCHOOL DANCES.
5)
STUDENTS WHO LEAVE THE
BUILDING DURING A SCHOOL DANCE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THE DANCE.
6)
DANCES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
WILL BE NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) HOURS LONG AND MUST END BY
7)
CLEAN-UP IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HOSTING CLASS, CLUB, OR ACTIVITY AND SHOULD BE DONE AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EVENT.
FIELDTRIPS
FIELDTRIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNTIES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THE
REGULAR CLASSROOM. THE STUDENTS
ARE HELD TO THE SAME STANDARD OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE, CONDUCT, AND
RESPONSIBILITY AS IN THE A
PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE ON FILE BEFORE ANY STUDENT IS
DISMISSED FOR A FIELDTRIP.
CLASSROOM
AND BUILDING USAGE STUDENTS
ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING COMPLEX EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS UNLESS SUPERVISED
BY A STAFF MEMBER. STUDENTS ARE NOT
TO BE IN CLASSROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, POOL AREA, NWAS TRAILER, GYM, WEIGHTROOM, OR
CAFETERIA UNLESS SUPERVISED. POSTING
OF POSTERS, NOTICES, DISPLAYS, ETC. MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE.
VISITORS
AND MESSAGES ADULT
VISITORS ARE WELCOME IN THE
GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOLS COOPERATION IN ALLOWING ACCESS TO STUDENTS BY
NON-SCHOOL PERSONNEL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOCIAL
SERVICES, AND HEALTH SERVICES ARE FOUND IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY FOR ACCESS
TO STUDENTS BY NON-SCHOOL PERSONNEL (ON FILE IN THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE).
GENERALLY, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IS NOTIFIED UNLESS OTHERWISE STIPULATED.
NO PERSON
DEEMED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE
SCHOOL GROUNDS, TO VISIT HIS/HER CHILD, OR TO CHECK HIS/ HER CHILD OUT OF
SCHOOL. MESSAGES
FOR STUDENTS CAN BE LEFT IN THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL OFFICE AND THE STUDENT WILL
BE NOTIFIED. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE
CALLED OUT OF CLASS FOR A TELEPHONE MESSAGE UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. STUDENT
VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ATTEND CLASSES WITH A FRIEND. IF
STUDENTS HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS, THEY SHOULD GO TO THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE
FOR ASSISTANCE.
FIRE/DISASTER DRILLS
DAILY
BULLETINS AND MEETINGS A BULLETIN OF DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS IS E-MAILED TO ALL STAFF
DURING FIRST PERIOD. ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHERS WILL READ THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF SECOND PERIOD.
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WILL ANNOUNCE MEETING TIMES AND OTHER
PERTINENT INFORMATION IN THE BULLETIN.
DEADLINE NOTIFICATIONS, ADJUSTED SCHEDULES, ASSEMBLIES, AND UP-COMING
EVENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
LOST AND
FOUND ARTICLES FOUND
ARTICLES ARE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE AND DISPLAYED REGULARLY.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE WELCOME TO LOOK THROUGH THE LOST AND FOUND BOX WHEN
THEY ARE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICES.
GLASSES, WATCHES, AND OTHER ITEMS ARE KEPT IN THE SCHOOL OFFICES UNTIL CLAIMED.
BECAUSE THE SCHOOL CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ARTICLES, VALUABLE
ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN DESKS OR LOCKERS.
FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES, ITEMS SHOULD BE MARKED WITH THE STUDENTS
NAME. A
COMPLETE ASBESTOS PLAN IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE.
IN THIS SCHOOL, ASBESTOS IS CONFINED TO SOME FLOOR TILE, TWO PIPE JOINTS
AND TRANSITE PANELS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL; SOME FLOOR TILE IN THE GYM; SOME FLOOR
TILE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; SOME TRANSITE PANELS IN THE BUS SHED AND POOL;
AND SOME VINYL FLOORING IN THE WEIGHT ROOM.
ASBESTOS ASBESTOS
CONTAINING MATERIALS THAT ARE HARD (PLASTER AND FLOOR TILE) GENERALLY ARE NOT
DANGEROUS. OTHER ASBESTOS CONTAINING
MATERIALS ARE UNDER AN ON-GOING SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM WHICH MANDATES THAT
MATERIALS BE KEPT INTACT AND UNDAMAGED.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
If a student or parent has
concerns about issues related to a teacher or class, we encourage you to ask
questions. There is a chain of
command to be followed.
1.
Talk to the teacher. They have direct information.
2.
Talk to the principal after you have followed the teachers recommendations.
3.
Talk to the superintendent if things have not been resolved.
4.
Notify the superintendent if you want to be put on the School Board meeting agenda and state the purpose.
ELASTIC
CLAUSE
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE NOT COVERED ABOVE
IS CONSIDERED COVERED HERE AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE
ASMINISTRATION
GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I
DEFINITION:
A.
A GRIEVANCE IS A
COMPLAINT BY A PERSON OR GROUP OF
PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE OPERATION OF MCLAUGHLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 15-2
AGAINST THE SCHOOL OR ANY EMPLOYEE, THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION,
MISINTERPRETATION OR INEQUITABLE APPLICATION OF ANY EXISTING POLICY, RULE,
CONTRACT, OR REGULATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD.
B.
INCLUDED IN AND COVERED BY
THIS GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ARE COMPLAINTS COVERING AND RELATING TO ACTS OR
COMMENTS PERCEIVED TO BE BASED ON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, COLOR, SEX, AGE, PHYSICAL, AND/OR ACTIVITY FOR WHICH THE MCLAUGHLIN
SCHOOL DISTRICT 15-2 IS RESPONSIBLE AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. ARTICLE
II
PURPOSE
A.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS
PROCEDURE IS TO SECURE, AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE LEVEL, EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO THE
PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE FROM TIME TO TIME CONCERNING ANY OF THE ABOVE STATED
REASONS FOUND IN THE DEFINITION. TO
FACILITATE THIS PURPOSE THESE PROCEEDINGS WILL BE KEPT AS INFORMAL AND
CONFIDENTIAL AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE AT ANY LEVEL OF THE PROCEDURE.
B.
WHEN AN INFORMAL SOLUTION IS
NOT POSSIBLE, A WRITTEN GRIEVANCE
MUST BE FILED. THE WRITTEN GRIEVANCE
MUST BE ON A MSD REPORT FORM WHEN FILED.
SEE GRIEVANCE REPORT FORM, LEVEL I (ATTACHMENT A).
THIS MEANS YOU MUST, IN WRITING, DESCRIBE HOW THE
C.
THE GRIEVANCE MUST BE FILED
WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT OR, SHOULD
THE SUPERINTENDENT BE THE PERSON NAMED IN THE GRIEVANCE, THE SCHOOL BOARD
PRESIDENT WHO WILL ACT IN THE SUPERINTENDENTS BEHALF.
D.
THE GRIEVANCE MUST BE FILED
WITHIN TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE PERSONS KNEW, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN,
OF THE ACT OR CONDITION ON WHICH THE GRIEVANCE IS BASED.
IF THIS TIMETABLE IS NOT MET, THE GRIEVANCE IS BARRED.
GRIEVANCES MUST BE FILED AND SETTLED BY JUNE 30TH ANNUALLY,
UNLESS THE JUNE 30TH DATE IS EXTENDED BY THE BOARD.
E.
UPON RECEIPT OF THE
GRIEVANCE, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST, WITHIN
SEVEN WORKING DAYS (THIS EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS), HAVE A MEETING WITH
ALL PARTIES UNLESS ONE OF THE PARTIES DOES NOT WANT THE MEETING.
THE PERSON FILING THE GRIEVANCE AND PERSON OR PERSONS COMMITTING THE ACT
UPON WHICH THE GRIEVANCE IS BASED MUST BE PRESENT.
ATTORNEYS OR ADVOCATE REPRESENTING THE PARTIES CAN BE PRESENT.
THE MEETING SHALL BE INFORMAL.
F.
AT THIS MEETING, THE
SUPERINTENDENT SHALL ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A
SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM SET
G.
THE SUPERINTENDENT,
REGARDLESS IF A COMPROMISE IS REACHED, SHOULD KEEP MINUTES OF THE MEETING AND
THE MINUTES SHOULD REFLECT THE VARIOUS SOLUTIONS OR COMPROMISES THAT WERE
DISCUSSED AND THE REACTION OF EACH PARTY TO IT, I.E., WHETHER THAT PARTY
ACCEPTED OR REJECTED THAT SOLUTION OR COMPROMISE AND THE REASON.
THE MINUTES SHOULD ALSO REFLECT THE HOUR AND SAY WHEN THE MEETING IS
COMPLETED.
H.
WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE
RECEIPT OF THE SUPERINTENDENTS DISPOSITION, THE EMPLOYEE MAY, IF THE GRIEVANCE
REMAINS UNRESOLVED, APPEAL, IN WRITING, TO THE GOVERNING BOARD.
I.
THE SUPERINTENDENT, AFTER
CONSULTING WITH THE BOARD PRESIDENT, MUST NOTIFY THE PARTIES IN WRITING THAT A
HEARING HAS BEEN SET.
i.
THE WRITTEN NOTICE MUST SET
ii.
THE HEARING MUST BE HELD
WITHIN
10 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE REQUEST
IS FILED WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT.
iii.
THE HEARING SHALL BE PRIVATE
WITH THE PARTIES, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, AND WITNESSES, WHEN TESTIFYING, IN
ATTENDANCE.
iv.
THE
BOARD CAN IMPLEMENT SUCH RULES AND
PROCEDURES AS IT DEEMS PROPER TO PROVIDE FOR DUE PROCESS.
v.
THE DECISION OF THE BOARD
SHALL BE IN WRITING AND BE MADE WITHIN 10 WORKING DAYS AFTER COMPLETION OF THE
HEARING.
J.
THE BOARDS WRITTEN DECISION
SHALL BE SENT TO ALL PARTIES BY CERTIFIED MAIL.
THE DECISION SHALL STATE THAT THE DECISION IS FINAL UNLESS APPEALED TO A
HIGHER LEVEL SUCH AS THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS.
ADDITIONAL INQUIRES CAN BE DIRECTED TO:
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS
TELEPHONE:
(816) 880-4202
TDD:
(816) 891-0582
FAX:
(816) 891-0644
K.
DEADLINES MAY BE EXTENDED BY
MUTUAL CONSENT OF BOTH PARTIES.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE REPORT FORM LEVEL I (WITH SUPERINTENDENT) GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE REPORT FORM LEVEL II (WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION)
L.
NO REPRISAL OF ANY KIND
SHALL BE TAKEN BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTICIPANT IN THE GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE BY REASON OF SUCH PARTICIPATION.
M.
ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST MAY
BE REPRESENTED AT ALL LEVELS OF THE FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE BY A PERSON OF
THEIR OWN CHOOSING.
N.
DECISIONS RENDERED AT ALL
LEVELS OF THE FORMAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
O.
ALL DOCUMENTS,
COMMUNICATIONS, AND RECORDS DEALING WITH THE PROCESSING OF A GRIEVANCE SHALL BE
FILED SEPARATELY FROM THE PERSONNEL FILES OF THE PARTICIPANTS.
P.
FORMS FOR FILING AND
PROCESSING GRIEVANCES AND OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PREPARED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT AND MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH
BUILDING PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO FACILITATE OPERATION OF THE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE.
Q.
IF A GRIEVANT INITIATES AN
ACTION IN A DULY CONSTITUTED COURT OF LAW, ANY ATTEMPT TO USE THIS GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE TO RESOLVE THE SAME ISSUE SHALL BE INVALIDATED. |
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