CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2016-2017

 

 

 

 

 

“Home of the Pintos”

 

 

 Dwight Sanders        Sean Kirksey            Tim Beydler

 Superintendent            Principal        Assistant Principal

 

 

Whitney Toosley                         Kim Wilkins 

         Counselor                              Counselor

 

 

 Educational Philosophy/School District Mission

 

A philosophy of education is the foundation on which a school district is built, and upon which the product of the school program is evaluated.  The philosophy herein subscribed to by the Board of Education shall be a guide in determining the policies, rules and regulations of the school district.

 

Recognizing each student as a unique individual, we believe that education should provide an opportunity for the maximum development of each individual within the limitations of his or her capacities.  Through education, it is possible for the individual to discover and endeavor to achieve to the limits of his or her capacities.

 

We believe that in a democratic society, education must help the student realize his or her worth as an individual and should lead him or her toward becoming a productive member of society.  Strong emphasis must be placed upon democratic values which are important for an effective and satisfying personal and social life.

 

We believe that the role of the teacher in the educational process is to provide opportunities for the individual to achieve at the maximum level of capacity, to create a learning situation in which individual motivation for learning is the stimulus for achievement, and to promote through teaching and example the principles of the democratic way of life.

 

We believe that parents/guardians have definite responsibilities in education.  They need to have a basic confidence in the school, and they need to impart this confidence to the students.  The parents/guardians may do this by cooperating to the fullest with the schools, by encouraging the student to give his or her best efforts to the daily school responsibilities, and by participating in school activities.

 

We believe that the student must have responsibilities in the educational program of the community.  The most important of these is attitude.  The student is obliged to come with an open mind, equipped with all the learning process.  The basic attitude should be that the school is an institution of opportunity, staffed with trained personnel to help the student become a contributing member of society.

 

We believe that the foundation of the district’s educational program is based on the development of competencies in the basic fundamentals of reading, oral and written communication and mathematics.

 

It is, therefore, the responsibility of the Moniteau Co. R-I School District to provide an educational environment for children of the district, which will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social and career development. 

 

 

 

District Information

 

The district’s website address is www.californiak12.org. Information about the district, activity calendars, curriculum, etc. may be accessed by viewing our website or by calling 573-796-4911, 2854, or 3847.

 

Annual Notification of Rights to Parents and Students

 

          The district shall annually notify parents of students currently in attendance, or eligible students in attendance of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and FERPA regulation by publication in the student handbook(s) or by distributing notification to the parents or eligible students at the beginning of the school year.

Parents and/or students may request that the district not use a student’s social security number at the time of enrollment.

 

Annual Notification of Directory Information

 

          Please be advised that the school will release “directory information” concerning your child upon request that would not be generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed.  This will include the following information: student’s name, grade, dates of attendance, home address, home phone, parent’s name, date of birth, place of birth, electronic mail address, participation in officially recognized activities and sports including audiovisual or photographic records of the openly visible activities thereof (e.g. artistic performances, sporting contests, assemblies, service projects, awards ceremonies, etc.), any awards or honors received, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, most recent previous school attended and photograph including photographs of regular school activities that do not disclose specific academic information about the child and/or would not be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy.

 

          If you do not want this information about your child released, please send a note to the principal’s office by September 09, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 2016-2017

 

It is the responsibility of the student and parents or guardian to be aware of the student’s status with respect to graduation requirements. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the high school counselor at any time to obtain information about the student’s progress toward meeting graduation requirements.

       

        California High School minimum requirements for high school graduation are as follows:

        Language Arts                   ……………………………………    4 Units

        Mathematics                     ……………………………………    3 Units

        Science                            ……………………………………    3 Units

        Social Studies                   ……………………………………    3 Units

       Fine Arts                          ……………………………………    1 Unit

       Practical Art                      ……………………………………    1 Unit

       P.E.                                 ……………………………………    1 Unit

        Electives                          ……………………………………  11 Units

               Health                               …………………………………..    ½ Unit

         Personal Finance                …….…………………………….    ½ Unit

        Total                               ……………………………………     28 Units

 

  

        Each student must enroll in a full load of eight units per school year. However, seniors can enroll in two courses.  Students may enroll in a maximum of one P.E. course per year. It is recommended that each student complete as many basic requirements as possible during the 9^th and 10^th grades so that the student may have greater opportunity to concentrate on a more individualized program during the 11^th and 12^th grades.

        Each student will be required to pass a proficiency examination of the Missouri Constitution and the U.S. Constitution before graduation as required by Missouri State Law 170.011.

        The R-1 Board of Education requires eight (8) semesters of attendance, after grade 8, to complete a sound education program in high school. However, the board has established an Early Graduation Policy for students who have completed all other requirements for graduation and wish to graduate before the eighth semester.  Application is made through the high school counseling office in the fall of the student’s senior year.

        Students who are more than 1 credit short of meeting graduation requirements will not be allowed to participate in commencement.  They will be given the opportunity to participate in commencement the next year, if they choose to do so.

                     

 

Early Graduation Policy

 

Any student who has successfully completed all requirements as outlined by the Moniteau Co. R-I Board of Education, with the exception of attending school 8 semesters following grade 8, may request to “graduate early.”

 

It is the intent of this policy to meet the individual needs of each student and at the same time preserve the academic standards of California High School. 

 

To be eligible, a student must:

1. Have parental or custodial approval
2. Meet with the high school counselor to ensure that all requirements will be met
3. Complete the necessary checkout procedure and fulfill all obligations to the school before leaving.
4. Students requesting early graduation must do so before the set deadline.

 

If a student makes the decision to graduate early, he/she will be considered a graduate following the last day of attendance.  They are welcome to participate in commencement activities, providing they are in good standing when they leave school and remain in good standing through the commencement process.  They must also meet all obligations concerning commencement that other seniors are required to meet.  Early graduates’ eligibility for senior and graduation activities is as follows:

1. May attend prom as long as they meet all requirements of other currently enrolled seniors
2. May be included on the class composite if photographed by senior photographer in a timely manner
3. Are welcome to attend baccalaureate
4. May be included in the graduation section of the newspaper if information and photograph are received on time.
5. Are ineligible for recognition of Cum Laude Honors recognition at Graduation
6. Are ineligible for scholarships/senior awards administered by CHS
7. Are ineligible for senior band and/or choir participation/recognition at commencement.

 

All students’ transcripts will reflect a graduation date as of the last day of their final semester.  All diplomas will reflect the date of spring commencement.  Graduates who do not participate in commencement may pick their diplomas up in the High School office at any time following that date.

 

 

The Moniteau County R-I Board of Education reserves the right to review, accept or reject all early graduation requests. 

       

Determination of Senior Class Members

 

        A student shall be considered a member of the senior class once he/she has successfully completed 3 years of high school, has earned 20 credits, and has paid senior class dues. His/her picture may appear on the class composite and in the school yearbook with class members whether or not he/she completes the year and graduates with other class members.

        A student who drops school, transfers during their senior year or knows he/she will not accumulate enough credits to graduate with the class may elect to have his/her name removed from the senior class roster, if so desired.

 

Transfer Credits

 

                Students entering California High School from schools that award credits different from an eight credit schedule will be placed on the following conversion scale for determining the number of credits needed to graduate from California High School.  The total credits possible at the time of transfer from the former school plus the total possible that could be earned from California from the time of enrollment will provide the total number of credits that students could earn in four years of high school. The number is then multiplied by 87.5% to arrive at the number of credits necessary to graduate from California High School.

        The basic premise is that students who attend all four years at California High School are required to earn a minimum of 28 credits, which is 87.5% of the maximum credits possible (32 credits). All transfer students must earn 87.5% of the possible credits that could have been earned in the years they attended their previous school(s) plus the number of credits they could earn at California High School in order to graduate from California. In addition, transfer students must meet all state and local requirements as established by Board Policy.

        Example:  A student transfers to California from a school with a ten-block schedule after the first year of high school. That student could have earned a maximum of 10 credits as a freshman at that school. If the student remains in California for the next three years, they could earn a maximum of 24 credits here. Add the two together and the maximum number of credits that student could earn in four years is 34. Multiply 34 times 87.5% and that student must earn 28 credits to graduate from California High School.

        Formula:  (Credits possible at time of transfer plus credits possible from CHS) x 87.5%= credits required for graduation at CHS.

 

Credit Earned by Transfer Students

        Students transferring to CHS during a semester must receive a passing grade for the accumulation of work completed at CHS before the end of the semester in order to receive credit and a passing semester grade from CHS.

 

 

Minimum Attendance for Transfer Students

 

        In order for a transfer student to earn a diploma from CHS, he/she must be enrolled full-time for a minimum of one semester and earn a minimum of 3.0 credits.

 

Home School/Unaccredited School Credit

 

        If a student transfers to CHS from home schooling or from an unaccredited educational agency, the student’s transcript will be evaluated and the student may be tested to determine which, if any, credits will transfer in. The principal and counselor will make credit determinations, subject to board approval.

 

College Preparatory Certificate Requirements

 

 Earn a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

 Score above the previous year’s national composite average mean on the ACT or SAT.

 Attendance rate of at least 95% grades 9-12.

 Complete a strong academic program, as specifically outlined in the section that follows.

o Communication Arts – at least four units

o Mathematics – At least four units Algebra I or higher; does not include “Concepts” courses

o Science – At least three units Physical Science or higher

o Social Studies – At least three units

o Fine Arts – At least one unit

o Core Electives – At least three units from foreign language (recommendation of at least two) and/or combinations with English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Fine Arts

o General Electives – At least four units sufficient to meet state and local graduation requirements including PE, Health (.5), Personal Finance (.5), and 2 units from vocational classes

 

Correspondence Courses

 

        Courses completed through the University of Missouri High School, or MoVip are the only approved correspondence courses and credit will be accepted by California High School.

An official copy of the student’s grade card or transcript certifying successful completion of all correspondence courses must be submitted to the high school counseling office. Correspondence courses will be recorded on the student’s transcript, and are included in the student’s official G.P.A. from CHS.

 

Students have the sole responsibility for signing up for correspondence courses. They must pay all costs for the courses including appropriate textbooks.

Credit Recovery Courses

 

California High School offers a Credit Recovery Program to students who have not successfully completed credit in a specific class and other situations deemed appropriate, upon counselor’s approval.

 

Dual Credit Courses

 

California High School offers dual college credit through State Fair Community College in English 101/102, History 101/102, Biology, and several Agriculture courses. Dual college credit through Central Methodist University is offered in Public Speaking, and Geology. See course descriptions for more information and prerequisites. Online dual credit courses may also be available. Speak with a high school counselor for more information.

 

College/University Admissions Requirements

 

        Many colleges and universities have admissions requirements that may require coursework over and above the Missouri minimum graduation requirements. Students who are planning a college education need to plan their high school schedules, beginning as freshmen, with this in mind. Study the admissions requirements of the colleges you are interested in and plan your high school schedule accordingly.

 

End of Course (EOC) Exams

 

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has identified the following purposes for EOC testing:

*Measuring student Achievement and progress toward             postsecondary readiness

        *Identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses

        *Communicating expectations for all students

        *Meeting state and national accountability requirements

        *Evaluating programs

It is recommended to classroom teachers to incorporate statewide assessment results into students’ course grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM

 

CHS Course Offerings

 

        Refer to the current CHS Plan Book for a complete list of course offerings, descriptions, requirements and prerequisites.

 

Enrollment and Repeating Courses

 

        Students will pre-enroll during the spring semester for the following school year. Duplicate credit may be granted for repeating performance courses such as music, theatre, and physical education. Students may also retake core classes for elective credit if a higher grade is necessary as a prerequisite for another course. This means duplicated courses will only be counted once for subject area graduation requirements. For students who retake courses, both attempts will be counted for G.P.A. purposes.

 

Nichols Career Center

Attendance and Transportation Information

 

1. Students attending Nichols are required to ride to and from Nichols Career Center on school provided transportation. (The only exception is when a student receives special permission from a building administrator. Students must be on the Nichols bus before 7:15 a.m.
2. A student who misses the bus going to Nichols must immediately report to the principal’s office. The office will attempt to notify parents. The student will be sent home until 5^th hour, when he/she will be expected to attend classes at California High School. In an instance such as this, if the parent wishes to transport the student to Nichols, they must notify the school and personally transport their student. The student may then ride the return bus back to the high school.
3. A student who misses the bus returning from Nichols should immediately report to the Director’s office at the Career Center. The Career Center will notify the high school and make arrangements for transportation. The parents of the student will be required to make arrangements for transportation of their child back to school.
4. Students will attend Nichols Career Center every day that CHS and Nichols are both in session.
5. When CHS is in session and Nichols is not, students will be expected to attend their 5^th-8^th hour classes. They are not to be in the building without permission until 5^th hour and will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to school.
6. When CHS is not in session, students will not attend Nichols Career                       
7. If a student drops out of courses at Nichols Career Center during the semester, he/she is responsible for tuition and fees through the end of the semester at the discretion of the administration.

 

Discipline

 

1. Any student who drives to or from Nichols or rides with another student, without permission, will be suspended for a period 1-10 days, or receive other action as deemed necessary by the administration.
2. Any discipline problem from Nichols students will be handled cooperatively by administrators at Nichols and CHS. For most situations the policies outlined in the CHS Student Handbook will apply.

 

SCHOOL SERVICES

 

Guidance and Counseling Services

 

The counseling office provides services to help students with questions or problems concerning classes, future educational plans, career opportunities and personal issues and concerns. The information shared in the counselor's office is considered confidential unless the safety of the student or other students is in jeopardy. If a student's safety is in question, confidentiality must be broken.

The counselors at CHS will help students see all possible solutions to a problem. They will help the student identify and decide on the best solution. The high school years bring many questions and decisions concerning life plans and the counseling office is equipped to help students through this adjustment.

The counseling office also is the starting point for post-secondary education.  Interest inventories and career materials are available on Missouri Connections for those students who are unsure of their future plans. Please consult a high school counselor for information concerning graduation requirements, transcripted credits and correspondence coursework.

The guidance department has an "open door" policy. This means that the counselor is available to the students and teachers at any time providing they do not have previously scheduled appointments. Students are encouraged to gain teacher permission before reporting to the counseling office to prevent being counted absent by their classroom teacher.

    

Scholarships

 

Many local scholarships are available to CHS students. Information concerning these scholarships is made available electronically to all seniors.

Scholarship committees and applications require several pieces of information.   The student will be asked to provide general information, a career goal statement, a list of high school activities and community service activities, his/her grade point average, ACT score, and a transcript of coursework taken. Some scholarships also require an essay, which may have to be written in a supervised setting. 

Students must remember that it is never too early to start preparing for college. As freshmen, students should begin recording their high school activities and community service hours. Academics should be taken very seriously since grades for all coursework taken are present on a transcript and are included in an accumulated grade point average.  

 

Testing

 

Several testing opportunities are available to CHS students. The two major college testing programs are the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Testing Program (ACT). These tests are given from five to seven times a year at various testing centers. California High School is a testing center for the ACT. To request CHS as the test center, the following code must be included on the ACT Registration form: 204-460. The High School code for California High School is 260-445.   This code must be included on the registration form in order for the counseling office to receive the student's scores.

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is available each fall to sophomores and juniors competing for National Merit Scholarships. Many corporate scholarships that are available also require students to take the PSAT. Students interested in qualifying for these scholarships will need to register for the exam with the Testing Coordinator.

 

Learning Resource Center (LRC)/Library

 

        California High School’s LRC provides students with many resources. It is open from 7:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. each day. Students and teachers may request arrangements for use at other times by contacting the librarian in advance. Students are urged to make use of its many resources.

        The LRC is a classroom serving all the students of the school. Since it is used for research, instruction and browsing, students are expected to be orderly and quiet while in the LRC. Improper behavior will result in suspension of LRC privileges.

        Students who are allowed supervised use of the Internet are expected to be familiar with and to abide by the LRC code of Ethics during access. Personal use of the Internet will be allowed before or after school only, with permission of the librarian.  No e-mail is to be sent from the LRC computers.

        Students may renew all library items except reference without having the item with them.  Pencils, pens, thumb drives, folders, poster board, headphones, and wireless mice are sold in the library at cost.  

 

Textbook Repairs

 

        Textbooks are repaired in the Learning Resource Center/Library. Depending on severity, obvious abuse of textbook results in an appropriate charge that must be paid to the librarian before a textbook is returned to a student. Textbooks needing repair when issued must be accompanied by written teacher request when left for repairs if no charge is to be assessed. Most repairs require that the textbook be left overnight.

 

Hall Lockers

 

        At the beginning of the school year, each student will be assigned a locker.  These lockers are for the purpose of providing storage space for wraps and school supplies. It is not intended that they be a storage space for personal items. Please keep your locker closed at all times that it is not in immediate use. Remember that lockers are the property of Moniteau County R-1 School District and that contents may be inspected at any time by building principals if they believe a locker is being used inappropriately.  In addition, drug dogs may be used to search lockers, backpacks, purses and cars parked on the school lots.

        If you have a defective locker door, report it to the office at once. Damage to a locker will be charged to the student assigned to that locker during each semester, and the privilege of using a locker may be withdrawn.

        In addition, any student that abuses his/her locker or uses a locker other than the one assigned is subject to loss of locker privilege. If a student wants to change lockers, he/she needs to contact the principal’s office.

• Never leave valuables of any kind in a locker.
• The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Any change of assigned lockers without approval of administration may result in disciplinary action.

 

P. E. Lockers

 

        Each P.E. student is issued a locker and lock to secure their personal items, both during class time and outside of class time. P.E. students are advised to be certain their lockers are locked and not to give their lock combination to anyone. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

Lost and Found

 

        Any lost and found articles that have been turned into the High School office may be retrieved by the student after identifying the item.

 

School Lunches

 

1. Closed lunch period – students are not permitted to leave school grounds during the lunch period.
2. All students must report to the school commons area during their lunch shift, unless they are under the direct supervision of a teacher. This includes those who bring their lunch. No food or drinks are to be taken from the commons during lunch without permission. Students in the commons during their lunch period are not to venture into the east/west hallway or go past the restrooms in the north/south hallway until the dismissal bell rings.
3. Students are to observe courtesy and proper manners while eating and are to return plates, silverware, and discarded food and trash to the designated places after eating. Students who deliberately create a mess or problems in the cafeteria will be subject to discipline and will be assigned a time and a place to eat after a conference with the administration.
4. High School lunch payments may be made each morning in the commons area, breakfast is $1.25 and lunch is $2.10. Payments may be made for any amount, weekly, monthly or quarterly. Parents should indicate on the memo line of their check that it is for the lunch account to avoid confusion. Students wanting to make payment during the lunch period must wait at the end of the lunch line.  Students may purchase a second entree for an additional $1.50. However, second entrees are not subject to free or reduced meal prices.  Students will be able to charge only 1 time.  They will not be able to charge any extras.  Peanut butter/jelly sandwiches and milk will be available for those who are unable to get a tray because of having one charge.

 

The serving line at breakfast will be closed at 7:45 a.m.

 

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

 

California High School participates in the National School Lunch program/School breakfast program.  Application for this program can be picked up in the High School office.

 

Food and Drinks at School

 

        Students are allowed to store food or drinks for lunch in their locker. Breakfast and lunch are to be eaten in the school lunch room during the scheduled breakfast/lunch time. Students are not to have food and drink in the classroom other than water.  Water containers must be spill proof.  Food and drink delivered to students outside of scheduled breakfast or lunch times will be held in the office until that time or the end of the day.  Liquid containers such as those from convenience stores or restaurants are prohibited outside of the cafeteria.  Students are not to eat or drink in the hallways. Students are reminded that they are responsible for the cleanliness of their lockers and to act in a responsible manner with any food or drink.

        Four microwaves are provided for student’s use in the commons area during assigned lunch periods. Please inform the staff of specific or special dietary needs.

 

Food Deliveries

 

If food is delivered to students it should be done during the assigned lunch shift.  All deliveries will be made to the office.  Students will not exit the building to receive delivered food.

Telephone

 

The school does not maintain a telephone for personal or social use. In the event of an emergency, the phone in the office may be used. Only in an emergency may a student be called from a class to answer the phone and then only when called by a parent.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Emergency Medical Form

 

EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE AND TURN IN AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORM BEFORE HE/SHE CAN ATTEND CLASS. IF NOT TURNED IN AT REGISTRATION, STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES.

 

Building Hours

 

The school building will be open from 7:00 a.m. until approximately 3:15 p.m.  Students should not be in the building from 3:15 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. unless at the invitation and under the supervision of a teacher. Students should not be in the building on weekends, holidays or vacation unless at the invitation and under the supervision of a teacher. Violators are subject to suspension or arrest.

 

Physical Security

 

At the beginning of the school day, all doors to the building will be secured. It is important to the security of all that the doors remained closed and secured at all times.  Doors are not to be propped or blocked open.  During the school day, students are to enter and exit from the north doors of the building in the commons.  The exceptions to this are when students transition to and from Agriculture classes and for going to the weight room and outside PE activities.  The office has the capability to allow access through the commons doors and the southwest door exiting to the Agriculture building as necessary.  Students should not open outside doors for others.  Blocking, propping, or opening doors may result in disciplinary action. 

 

Students in the Building

 

        Students not under the direct supervision of a faculty member are to remain in the commons area before 7:30 a.m. After 7:30 students are welcome to move about the building.  At 2:54 p.m., a bell signals the closing of the school day.  Again, all students not under a teacher’s supervision must leave the premises. 

        Club meeting and athletic practice participants must be told what doors to enter and to proceed to the area without going to their lockers or other parts of the building.  Staff members will inform students of this procedure and see to its utilization.

 

Changing Schedules and Dropping a Class

 

Schedule changes for 1^st semester classes will be done during registration or the assigned school days.

Students who wish to change their schedules 2^nd semester may do so only with counselor approval and with the proper form signed. Schedule change forms will be available at the end of first semester. Students must pick up their change form from the counselor before school, during lunch, or after school. It is the student’s responsibility to get all the signatures for their schedule change and return the form to the counselor. The student will then go to his/her new classes on the first day of second semester.

 

Re-entry

 

        A student under age 21 who drops out may re-enroll at the beginning of the following semester with administration approval. Students over age 21 are not eligible for enrollment.

        A student who has dropped out and has earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) may re-enroll with administrative approval, but will be required to pay tuition, since the school is no longer eligible to receive state aid for that student.

 

Classification of Students

 

        For the purpose of transcripting credit, students will be classified as follows:

          9^th Grade – satisfactory completion of 8^th grade.

        10^th Grade – 7 credits and completed one year of attendance.

        11^th Grade – 14 credits and completed two years of attendance.

        12^th Grade – 20 credits and completed three years of attendance.

 

Final Examination Schedule

 

Final examinations are to be given at the close of each semester.  Examinations are to serve the purpose of discovering the rate of retention of knowledge of students in each course in which they are enrolled. Examinations will be given during the last week of the semester. The teacher should state at the beginning of each semester the course objectives and the method by which each student’s grade will be derived.

 

Grade or Marking System

 

        Moniteau County R-1 Schools use the following system:

       

95 - 100        A                 4.00

          90 -  94         A-                3.67

          87 -  89         B+               3.33

          83 -  86         B                 3.00

          80 -  82         B-                2.67

          77 -  79         C+               2.33

          73 -  76         C                 2.00

          70 -  72         C-                1.67

          67 -  69         D+               1.33

          63 -  66         D                 1.00

          60 -  62         D-                0.67

          0   -  59        F                  0.00

       

       

Inc.-Incomplete – This grade may be employed temporarily as either a progress or semester grade. It is given primarily in cases where students have had an extended illness. The work must be complete by the time school ends or by special arrangement to extend for more days.

 

Progress Reports

 

        Notices of grades in progress are no longer sent to parents at mid-quarter.  Parents are encouraged to utilize the Parent Portal of SIS.  The portal can be accessed from the district website.

 

Graduation Honors

 

    In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, the Cum Laude Latin Honors System will be used to recognize students graduating with honors.  Students will be eligible for one of three levels of recognition:  Summa Cum Laude—4.0 GPA, Magna Cum Laude—3.50-3.99 GPA, or Cum Laude—3.00-3.49 GPA. 

 

Honor Roll and Honorable Mention

 

        Students in grades 9-12 who distinguish themselves by earning a semester grade point average of 3.0 or higher will receive recognition by our school district. Two rolls will be established for the purpose of recognition of academic excellence.

 

                Principal’s Honor Roll            3.67 – 4.00 G.P.A.

                Honor Roll                          3.00 – 3.66 G.P.A.

 

National Honor Society

 

        The California Chapter of National Honor Society was established in 1064. Membership is open to eligible students beginning second semester of their sophomore year and is based on scholarship, character, leadership and service. Members will have attained a minimum 3.5 grade point average and are required to maintain this academic standing. A faculty committee reviews eligible students and teacher nominations for the final selection.

 

Changes in Registration Information

 

        Please inform the high school attendance secretary of any change in residence, telephone number and emergency telephone numbers.

 

 

Health Records

 

        Students receiving additional immunizations should report the information to the principal’s secretary so that their health cards may be kept up-to-date.  Immunization records must be up to date or student will not be allowed to register for classes.

 

2016-2017 Missouri School Immunization Requirements

                                                                                                       

• All students must present documentation of up-to-date immunization status, including month, day, and year of each immunization before attending school.
• The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) allows a 4-day grace period. Students in all grade levels may receive immunizations up to four days before the due date.
• For children beginning kindergarten during or after the 2003-04 school year, required immunizations should be administered according to the current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Schedule, including all spacing, http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
• To remain in school, students "in progress" must have an Immunization In Progress form (Imm.P.14), which includes the appointment date for needed immunizations, on file and must receive immunizations as soon as they become due. The student is in compliance as long as he/she continues to receive the appropriate immunization(s) at the correct intervals according to the ACIP recommendations.

 

In progress means that a child has begun the vaccine series and has an appointment for the next dose. This appointment must be kept and an updated record provided to the school. If the appointment is not kept, the child is no longer in progress and is noncompliant. (i.e., Hep B vaccine series was started but the child is not yet eligible to receive the next dose in the series.)

 

• Religious (Imm.P.11A) and Medical (Imm.P.12) exemptions are allowed. The appropriate exemption card must be on file. Unimmunized children are subject to exclusion from school when outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases occur.

 

 

 

1. Last dose on or after the fourth birthday and the last dose of pediatric pertussis before the seventh birthday. Maximum needed: six doses.
2. 8-12 Grades: Tdap, which contains pertussis vaccine, is required. If a student received a Tdap, the student is up-to-date. Tdap is currently licensed for one dose only; an additional dose is not needed.
3. Grade 8: One dose of MCV is required.

Grade 12: Two doses of MCV is required unless the first dose was administered to a student who was 16 years of age or older, in which case only one dose is required.

 

4. Kindergarten-6 Grade: Last dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday. The interval between the next-to-last and last dose should be at least six months.

 

7-12 Grades: Last dose on or after the fourth birthday. If all four doses are administered appropriately and received prior to the fourth birthday, an additional dose is not needed. Any combination of four doses of IPV and OPV by four-six years of age constitutes a complete series. Maximum needed: four doses.

 

5. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age.
6. First dose must be given on or after twelve months of age.

 

Kindergarten-6 Grade: As satisfactory evidence of disease, a licensed health care provider may sign and place on file with the school a written statement documenting the month and year of previous varicella (chickenpox) disease.

7-11 Grades: As satisfactory evidence of disease, a parent/guardian or MD or DO may sign and

 

Permanent Record

 

        The permanent record is the student’s school history. It contains grades, attendance, discipline, and assessment scores. This is the basis for recommendations made to other schools, colleges, probable employers and the government.  Former students who request permanent records should do so in writing. Request forms are available on-line or in the high school office. Request forms can be submitted by regular postage, email, fax, or dropped off in the high school. 

 

Student Activities

 

        California R-1 offers a varied program of student activities under the direct supervision of the school. Students who meet the requirements for membership established by the school and the Missouri State High School Activities Association may participate under the guidelines and rules governing the activity. Each activity listed here has a specific set of educational goals and objectives, which should be considered by the student seeking membership. Students are to check with the sponsor in charge of the activity for complete details.

       

Art Club

        Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics

Cavalier Staff (California High School’s Yearbook)

Chess Club

DECA – Marketing Education

Drama Club

FBLA (Business Education)

FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America)

        FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

        FFA (Agricultural Education)

        History Club

Math Club                             

Music Department (Band and Mixed Chorus)

        National Honor Society

Scholars Bowl

Science Club

        Student Council

        Spanish Club

        Speech Team

        Writers Club

 

The School Letter

 

        The first school letter will be issued by the school to students who have met the requirement in girls’ and boys’ athletics, music or academics. That is, only one letter per student will be provided by the school – however, insignias and bars for subsequent years of lettering will be provided by the district. All additional letters and patches will be at the students’ expense.

 

Hazing

 

        No hazing or fraternal type initiations for student organizations will be authorized or allowed by the school.

 

School Equipment

 

        All students are responsible for the preservation of the school’s equipment.  Equipment issued to students must be returned to the sponsor at the end of the season. Students will be held financially responsible for any lost or misplaced equipment. Deliberate mutilation of school property or equipment will be charged to the student. Equipment includes any uniforms or clothing that is issued by the teacher or sponsor for the purpose of participation in a particular activity.

        Students not returning school-issued equipment or not paying for lost or damaged equipment will not be allowed to participate in any further activities at California. Senior students will not receive graduation diplomas until equipment obligations are met.

 

 

Student Council

 

Purpose:

        The primary purpose of the organization shall be:

1. To unify all student organizations under one general body.
2. To aid in the internal administration of the school.
3. To foster sentiments of sportsmanship and cooperation.
4. To promote the general activities of the school.
5. To develop in the student a growing appreciation of membership in a democracy.
6. To promote in all ways the best interests of the school and its students.

 

Membership:

1. All students, teachers and the principals of this school shall be considered members of the association.
2. The council shall consist of four student body officers (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer), four officers from each class (president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer), and two additional representatives from each class
3. Student body officers are not eligible to be class officers.
4. Student council members serve for one year unless impeached by the council or fail to meet the requirements to be in good standing.

 

Election Process:

1. Any senior may petition to run for student council president or vice-president. The president and vice-president will run as a team.
2. Any junior may petition to run for student council secretary or treasurer. The secretary and treasurer will run individually.
3. Student body and student council officer elections will be held in the spring of the preceding year.
4. After student body officers are elected, any other student from each class may petition to be a class officer or student council representative. Then all remaining office candidates and students who petitioned for student council representative will be voted on.

 

Meetings:

        Student council meetings will be scheduled by the officers and faculty sponsors and will be held at 7:20 a.m.

 

Assembly Programs

 

        Assembly programs are an extension of classroom learning situations. Students are expected to conduct themselves at assembly programs as they would during any other classroom activity. Out-of-school guests are frequent visitors during assembly programs and the behavior of the student body during such programs reflects favorably or unfavorably on the school and the student body. Therefore misbehavior such as whispering, booing, or other forms of disrespect will not be tolerated.  Offenders will be appropriately disciplined and may be barred from all future assemblies.

                 

Assembly Citizenship

 

1. Find a seat in your section as quickly as possible.
2. Give your undivided attention to the person or persons who have the floor.
3. Get quiet as soon as the person in charge appears. Do not have to be asked to “give me your attention” by the speaker.
4. Do not whistle, boo, etc. When you want to applaud, just clap your hands.
5. Leave in an orderly manner when dismissed.

 

Floats

 

        Budget for floats must be approved by class sponsors. Students are not to make purchases for the class without one of their sponsors’ authorization, unless the student wishes to pay for the purchase. All float building activities are to be supervised by class sponsors.

 

Posters and Signs

 

        Posters, signs and notices may be posted only after securing permission from the principal. If permission is secured, use the cork strips to hang the posters.  Do not use scotch tape as it causes paint to peel.

 

Social Functions

 

        Social Functions at school such as dances, barnwarming, etc. are restricted to our students only, unless approved otherwise by the administration. Administrators have the right to deny attendance to anyone who might be a safety threat to our students. No middle school students will be allowed to attend. The Junior-Senior Prom is limited to members of the junior and senior classes who have good academic standing regarding required academic credits toward graduation, and their dates who have been registered in the principal’s office prior to the prom. No one over the age of 21 will be permitted to attend prom.  Prom shall be held in a school board approved location.

 

Paid School Functions

 

        A student, after leaving the building, will not be re-admitted to paid school functions such as basketball games; school parties and dances unless he has administrative permission prior to leaving.

 

School Attendance

 

        Required school attendance is based on Missouri School Laws as found and described in Publication No. 10-Missouri School Laws, 1970 (Chapter 167, Section 1676,031). Inasmuch as academic success is greatly related to good attendance and punctuality, the student should make every effort to avoid excessive absenteeism and tardiness. School officials are required to enforce attendance and keep accurate attendance records.

 

 

School Absence

 

        California High School will not make any distinction between excused and unexcused absences, except in the case of truancy. Absence is defined as missing all or any major portion (more than 20 minutes) of one or more class periods. Students who are absent will have the right to make up work missed within a time frame established by the teacher. All absences will be recorded by class hours. Every effort should be made to schedule regular doctor visits after school, in order to be within the attendance guidelines.

 

School Absence and Student Makeup Work

 

        When a student has been absent from school, he/she is expected to make up missed work. As a general rule, each student has one day to make up work missed for that one day absent. For example, if a student misses 3 days, he/she has 3 days to make up the work. Any work not completed according to the time limit may result in zeros for those assignments. Teachers should consult administration regarding extenuating circumstances regarding individual students and/or exceptions to the policy.

Parent’s Responsibility in Cases of Absence

 

        When a student is absent from school with the parent’s permission, it will be necessary for the parent to call the assistant principal’s office (796-3847) in order for the absence not to be considered truancy. Calls will be accepted at any time. The office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During the hours school is not in session, an answering machine will be activated and parents may leave a message concerning their child’s absence. Parents are urged to call in before 10:00 a.m. Parents are expected to call on the day of the absence or on the first day of an absence that will last more than one day. If parents are unable to call, students should bring a note from their parents to the assistant principal’s office before school on the day they return to school. Upon returning to school, students who have not provided evidence that they had permission from their parents to be absent from school will be classified as truant.

 

 

Attending School Functions the Day of an Absence

 

        Students who are absent from school will not be allowed to attend school related functions on the same day they were absent unless previously approved by the administration.  In order for students to be able to attend/participate in any school extra-curricular activity, they must be at school the day of the event/activity, or the day before, if the event/activity falls on Saturday or Sunday.  This includes banquets, competitions, parades, concerts, prom, etc., as well as MSHSAA activities.

 

Absence Limit

 

        All students at CHS will NOT be allowed to have more than seven (7) absences for any reason in any class per semester and still receive credit for that class. The student’s parents will be notified of any loss of credit in a class. Administration may review individual circumstances and make exceptions for the following:

 

1. Serious illness in which the student is hospitalized under a doctor’s care and for which a doctor’s note is presented. (Students who will be absent for more than five (5) consecutive days for illnesses are eligible for homebound educational services.)
2. Students who are absent due to a doctor’s visit must provide the school with a note from the doctor. These absences will not be counted towards the seven (7) day attendance policy.
3. Attending funeral services for immediate family members. (parents, siblings, grandparents, and first cousins)

 

        Absences that do not count toward the seven (7) days limit include school activities and in or out-of-school suspension. Students absent for authorized school activities are responsible for making up all work missed. An absence for an authorized school activity simply allows the student the privilege of making up the work within a reasonable time (established by the teacher) and does not excuse the student from the make-up work. A student who attends school, but leaves early for another school activity, may be required by their teacher to turn in any assignment due that day.

 

College Visit Days

 

One college visit day will be allowed during the student’s junior year and one day will be allowed during the senior year and it will not count against their attendance.  If the student does not use their day their junior year they can be allowed 2 days their senior year with prior Administrative approval.  College visits are excused when a College Visitation Verification Form is submitted to the administrator prior to the visit. Upon return, the form is to be submitted to the attendance office. There will be 2 college visit days, total, allowed during the students Junior and senior year.  College Visitation Verification forms are available from the attendance/assistant principal’s secretary.  Students entering the military may use their college visit days for Military Entrance Processing activities.

 

 

MSHAA Guidelines on College Sport Tryouts/Visits

College Auditions and Tryouts

• You may participate in a college tryout, audition or evaluation event for a specific sport outside the school season of the sport concerned.
• You may not miss school time to travel to or participate in the event unless your absence is approved in advance by the school administrator.
• You may not miss a MSHSAA-sponsored postseason athletic event to participate in or travel to and from the event.
• You may only attend one evaluation event by invitation per sport during the school year. You may attend any number of "open" evaluations.
• NOTE: See your administrator before signing up and agreeing to attend any such events.

Notification to Parents

 

        Upon reaching the following limits in a semester, the parents will be notified:

        Third (3^rd) and fifth (5^th) absence - Parents will receive a letter and a conference will be arranged if the parent so desires. Proper record of the parental notification will be kept.

        Seventh (7^th) absence – Parents will receive a letter informing them that one more absence will result in Loss of Credit.

 

On the Eighth (8^th) absence parents will be notified by letter and advised of their right of appeal.

 

Appeal Procedure for Loss of Credit

 

        When a student and parents are notified of a loss of credit due to absences, they will have five school days after receipt of notice to appeal, in writing, this decision to the Attendance Review Committee, if they so desire. The Attendance Committee shall consist of three CHS faculty members. The principal, the assistant principal, and the counselor(s) may attend but will not have a vote in the final decision. The committee will have the power to restore credit for the class(es) in question, if the student’s absences were a result of an unusual hardship situation. If the committee determines that the student cannot receive credit by having the committee waive absences, the student will remain in the class for no credit. The student must actively work in class and not create a discipline problem. Students who receive no credit in a class due to lack of attendance will be issued a failing grade for that class. Attendance Review Committee decisions may be appealed to the Superintendent of Schools.

 

 

Procedures for Checking Out of School During the School Day

 

1. After a student has reported to school, he/she is not to leave at any time except after reporting to the office and receiving permission. Students must sign out on the sign-out sheet in the office with the assistant principal or secretary signing the student out of school.
2. Permission will not be granted unless the student presents a written request from the parent asking that he or she be allowed to leave school. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a student shall be honored only if the caller can be positively identified as the student’s parent or guardian.
3. Failure to follow the proper procedure when leaving the building will result in a student being considered truant.
4. Students who check out of school during the school day will be considered absent for each class missed and will be counted as such on the attendance policy.
5. If a student leaves during a class period, he/she must present to the teacher a note signed by the principal approving the dismissal.

 

Illness During School

 

        A student who is injured or becomes ill during the school day is responsible for contacting the nearest teacher. Emergency treatment by a doctor or going home must first be approved by the parents or a relative. Students will not be sent home if parents are absent from the home without approval from the parents at the time of the emergency. All students leaving for any reason must check out through the assistant principal’s office.

        Students will obtain a pass from their assigned classroom teacher in order to go to the nurse’s office. Students will then sign in at the front office before seeing the nurse.  Students will not be allowed to see the nurse without a pass except in emergency situations.

 

Withdrawal Regulations

 

        Student withdrawals will be reported to the proper authorities. Students will be allowed to return to school after withdrawing, but must meet attendance and academic requirements to receive credit. Any student under 18 must have their parent’s permission to withdraw from school.

 

HELD HARMLESS FINALS BASED ON ATTENDANCE

 

                Students at the high school may qualify to have their finals count toward their semester grade only if the results of the test raise their semester grade.  If the results of the final would lower their semester grade, the score on the final will not be included in the semester grade.  To qualify for this reward, students must be absent no more than TWO school days (16 class periods) during the semester.  They must attend and take their finals and they must make a good faith effort on those finals.  Every absence will count when determining held harmless status.

 

Student Employment

 

        Students are not permitted to leave school to work (this includes a few minutes or one or more periods), unless under a school sponsored, supervised program.

 

DISCIPLINE POLICY

 

Student Code of Conduct

 

        The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others and to ensure the orderly operation of the school. No code can be expected to list each and every offense that may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a specific penalty or any other action deemed necessary by the administration.

        District discipline policies are important for the maintenance of an atmosphere where orderly learning is possible and encouraged. All district personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school or on any property of the school, on any bus going to or returning to school, during school-sponsored activities or during intermission or recess periods. According to state law, authorized district personnel shall not be civilly liable when acting in conformity with the written policies on discipline. Monitoring devices are located inside and outside the building, as well as on buses, to help maintain a safe environment for students.

 Teachers and Staff have a responsibility to encourage, support and model respectful behavior and foster a positive climate in the building. When a student is sent to the assistant principal’s/principal’s office for disciplinary action, the administrator has the option of following the disciplinary actions outlined in the paragraphs below or administering other disciplinary action at their discretion.

        Common sense rules of conduct and dress are expected of each student. Such things as loud talking and running in the halls are considered improper and will be treated as such. Any teacher or administrator has the authority and responsibility to advise a student of improper school conduct whenever and wherever the misconduct is observed.

 

1. Academic Dishonesty: Includes plagiarism and cheating on homework, quizzes, tests etc.

• Plagiarism will be defined as using the ideas or words of another and passing it off as one’s own work, for instance, cutting and pasting another individual’s work from the Internet. Making up sources is also a type of plagiarism.
  • 1^st Offense: Student will receive a zero (0) on the assignment, parent notification, principal/student conference.
  • 2^nd Offense: Same as above with 1 day of ISS or Detention.
  • 3^rd Offense: Same as above with 2-5 days of ISS and possible removal from the class with a failing semester grade.
• Incorrectly documented work and technical errors are NOT considered plagiarism. Such errors will be addressed by a reduction of points via a scoring guide for the assignment. Teachers maintain the right to allow students to correct these errors for partial or full credit if appropriate.
  • This may include referencing a source from which the information did not come. Technical errors may include but are not limited to the lack of quotation marks and omitting page numbers.

 

2. Arson: Starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.

1^st Offense: Recommendation for long-term suspension (10-180 days) and notification to law enforcement officials and parents.

   Subsequent Offense: Recommendation for expulsion and notification to law enforcement officials.

 

3.     Assault:  Attempting to cause injury to another; intentionally placing another in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.

        1^st Offense:  Notification of parents or guardian, 5 to 10 days of I.S.S. or O.S.S., and possible notification of law enforcement officials.

                Subsequent Offenses:  10 days O.S.S., recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion (Serious cases may result in a recommendation for expulsion on the first offense).

 

                 Assault of a staff member

                  1^st Offense:  10 days OSS and notification of law enforcement authorities.  Subsequent offenses will result in 10 days OSS and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.  Serious cases may result in a recommendation for expulsion on the first offense

 

4.     Bus Discipline and Conduct:

1. Regular schedules must be observed. The bus cannot wait for tardy passengers.  Please be on time.
2. Students must be at the designated loading point BEFORE bus arrival time. Parents and students will be notified of the approximate pick-up time.
3. Students must observe driver’s instructions at all times.
4. Students must wait for the bus at their designated stop. Never stand by the roadway.  A student who must cross the roadway to board and/or depart from the bus shall pass in front of the bus no closer than ten (10) feet, look in both directions and proceed to cross the roadway only on signal from the driver.  NEVER CROSS BEHIND THE BUS.
5. A student will depart from the bus at the designated point unless written permission to get off at a different scheduled point is given to the driver by the parent/guardian or school personnel.
6. All students shall be received and discharged through the right entrance door. EMERGENCY DOOR IS FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
7. Students riding an alternative bus must first receive approval from the building office. Upon approval, a parent/guardian must send a written note to the building administration stating the alternate bus number and the address where the student will be departing the bus.  ONLY 1 extra child may ride with student per day.  (If more students will be going home with a student, alternate arrangements need to be made).
8. Video cameras will be on buses transporting students to and from school or extra-curricular activities.

 

STUDENT CONDUCT WHILE LOADING/UNLOADING AND RIDING THE BUS AND/OR AT BUS STOP

 

1. The driver may assign a student a seat.
2. Students shall remain in a normal forward facing position with feet and hands out of the aisle while the bus is in motion.
3. Book bags and other belongings shall be kept out of the aisles. (STATE LAW)
4. Permission to open windows must be obtained from the driver. All articles and objects shall remain within the walls of the bus until the student departs.  NEVER EXTEND ANY PORTION OF YOUR BODY OUT BUS WINDOWS (STATE LAW)
5. Waste containers are provided on all buses for use by the riders. Putting trash on the floor of the bus is prohibited.
6. Quiet talk and subdued laughter will help prevent the diversion of the driver’s attention, thus averting the possibility of an unnecessary and serious accident.
7. A student who damages seats or other equipment will be expected to pay the cost for repair and/or replacement.
8. Throwing objects, standing while the bus is moving, putting trash on the floor, placing any part of the body out of windows, scuffling, loud talking, screaming and shouting are examples of inappropriate behavior on the bus, and will not be permitted.
9. Respectful communications among riders and driver shall be observed at all times.
10. Animals, glass containers and balloons are not permitted on the bus.
11. Students must refrain from sexual and other forms of harassment. This is defined as behavior and/or words that are sexual or demeaning in nature and are unwelcome, intimidating and make another person uncomfortable.
12. Eating, drinking and the use of tobacco products of any kind are prohibited.

 

Failure to follow these regulations may result in suspension from transportation privileges.

 

CONSEQUENCES - *SEVERE CLAUSE – An action that will occur immediately if the incident is serious and jeopardizes the safety of the passengers.  Examples of severe behavior could include fighting, weapons, alcohol, drugs, smoking, verbal, physical or sexual harassment or abuse.  Such infractions will result in immediate suspension from the bus.

 

1. First referral will be given when conduct is detrimental to safety or disrespectful in nature. Students will be given a warning and parents will be notified.*
2. Second notice results in automatic 3-day suspension from transportation.
3. Third notice will result in automatic 10 day suspension from transportation. Parent must contact high school office before transportation is resumed.
4. If a 4^th notice is issued, student is suspended for the remainder of the school year. Parents will be notified.

 

PRINCIPAL MAY MODIFY CONSEQUENCES DUE TO SEVERITY OF OFFENSE/CIRCUMSTANCES.                                                        

                                        

5.        (a) Disparaging or Demeaning Language OR “BULLYING”: Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic words or gestures meant to harass, intimidate, or injure another person, i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person’s race, religion, gender or ethnic origin.

1^st Offense:  Minimum 2 detentions.

2^nd Offense:  Minimum 1 day I.S.S.

3^rd Offense:  Minimum 3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

       

(b) Disparaging or Demeaning Language Toward Faculty/Staff: If any of the above are directed towards a faculty/staff member the following consequences will apply:

1^st Offense:  Minimum 3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S. and possible removal from the class with a failing semester grade.

Subsequent Offense: 10 days O.S.S. with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

 

6.     Disrespectful Conduct or Speech: Verbal, written or symbolic language, or gestures which are rude, vulgar, defiant, or considered inappropriate to public settings.

                1^st Offense:  1-10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

                Subsequent Offense: 1-10 days O.S.S. with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

7.     Disruptive Conduct or Speech: Conduct or verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions.

                1^st Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention or I.S.S.

                Subsequent Offenses: Detention, I.S.S., O.S.S. or possible removal from class with a failing semester grade.

 

8.     Drugs, Alcohol, Counterfeit Substances, Drug Paraphernalia:

Students are not to use and/or have in their possession illegal drugs, alcohol, counterfeit substances, or drug paraphernalia in any form, any place on the school campus or at any student activity home or away. The use and/or possession of drugs/alcohol is wrong and harmful and prohibited in all school buildings and on school grounds, to and from buses and cars, before and after school. Periodically, drug dogs will conduct drug searches on school property.  Consequences for violating this policy will be as follows:

       

1. School personnel will confiscate questionable items.

1. Written documentation of the incident will be made.
2. Parents or guardian shall be contacted.
3. Any student under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or in possession of drug/alcohol/counterfeit substances/drug paraphernalia shall be suspended from school for 10 days (1^st offense). A 2^nd offense will result in a recommendation for 10 to 90 days O.S.S.
4. Any student engaging in the illegal sale, exchange or distribution of drugs or alcohol shall be suspended from school for 10 days, with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.
5. The appropriate law enforcement agency shall be contacted.
6. Any disciplinary sanction may include the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program.
7. Relating to the participants of all school-sponsored activities, possession is to include the driver of any vehicle in which alcohol or illegal drugs are being consumed or are present.
8. Students involved in school sponsored groups and activities will lose a portion or all of their eligibility from that activity as deemed appropriate by the activity sponsor and administration.

 

9.     Electronic Equipment

       

        Educators have a role in helping students understand safe and responsible use of technology and electronic devices. Because of interference with the learning environment, teachers have the discretion of prohibiting/allowing the use of electronic devices in their classrooms.

        Teachers are encouraged to make reasonable decisions regarding cell phones and electronics.

       

        Students are to follow the stated policy regarding telephone calls, student phone calls can be made in the high school office with approval of office staff.

       

1^st Offense: Phone is held until the end of the school day. Parent contact is made. Subsequent Offense may result in disciplinary consequences and/or the parent physically retrieving the phone.

 

                 

        CELL PHONES- IF A STUDENT POSSESSES INAPPROPRIATE ELECTRONIC PICTURES OR TEXTS, THE DISTRICT WILL CONSIDER IT THE SAME AS HARD-COPY POSSESSION.  SEE Item 17: Inappropriate or profane material, for consequences

 

10.   Excessive Discipline Problems: Chronic violation of school rules when detention and in-school suspension have not proven to be an effective deterrent will result in out of school suspension.  When any student accumulates ten (10) non-tardy discipline notices, they will receive up to 10 days O.S.S. with possible referral to the Superintendent for long-term suspension.       

 

11.   Extortion: Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value.

                1^st Offense: Principal/Student conference, 1-10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

                Subsequent Offenses: I.S.S., 1-10 days O.S.S., and possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

 

12.   Failure to Serve Detention: Any student who fails to serve assigned detention, before or after school, without prior permission from administration will result in 1 day I.S.S. for every missed detention. Failure to serve a Saturday detention will result in 2 days I.S.S.  These consequences will be in addition to the original consequences that were not served.

 

13.   False Alarms: Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports; communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing or causing the evacuation or closure of school property. Student may be subject to I.S.S., or O.S.S., with possible recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion.

 

14.   Face Paint: May not be worn at school during the school day. Students may wear face paint at home athletic activities using the following guidelines:

1. Paint may only be red, white, and blue.
2. It must be worn in good taste as judged by the administration.
3. Students must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner.

 

15.   Fighting: Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.

1^st Offense: Notification of parents or guardian; 1 to 10 days I.S.S., O.S.S. or other action deemed necessary by the administration; notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Subsequent Offenses:  1 to 10 days suspension, with possible recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion.

 

16.   Improper Technology/Computer Usage: This will include but not be limited to the following:

1. The accessing of pornography or any adult site deemed inappropriate by the administration.
2. The accessing of sites related to drugs and alcohol unless specifically told to do so by a faculty member for the purpose of a class assignment.
3. Students are not to visit chat rooms on school computers.
4. The use of a school computer to knowingly cause harm or damage (“hacking”).
5. The use of a technology device to film or record another without their knowledge or consent.
6. The use of technology to send inappropriate messages during the school day.

 

1^st Offense:  Notification of parents or guardian; loss of technology privileges for up to 10 school days; possible detention or I.S.S.

2^nd Offense:  Loss of technology privileges for 45 school days; 1 to 3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

3^rd Offense:  Loss of technology privileges for 180 days; 5-10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S., with possible long term suspension.

 

17.    Inappropriate or Profane Material:  This will include but not limited

        to the following:

1. written or pictorial images that are inappropriate to the school                       setting
2. students possessing profanity that has been written on folders,      lockers, or clothing that is visible to the public.
3. students possessing inappropriate or profane materials such as: 

                printed pornographic images, profane or pornographic text        messages or images on an electronic device.

        1^st offense:   Notification of parents or guardian; 1 to 10 days I.S.S., O.S.S. or other action deemed necessary by the administration.

        Subsequent Offenses:  1 to 10 days suspension, with possible recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion.

 

18.   Insubordination:  All students who attend the California Public Schools are expected to recognize the importance of cooperation with all officials of the school system. Discipline administered for insubordination will follow these general guidelines, but administrative discretion exists to handle all situations separately depending on the severity and nature of the offense. Any student who refuses, through verbal or other actions, to immediately comply with a legitimate request of a teacher or administrator is subject to the following:

1^st Offense:  2 detentions

2^nd Offense:  1 day I.S.S.

3^rd Offense:  3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

4^th Offense:  5 to 10 days O.S.S. or recommendation for long term suspension.

 

19.   Medication Use at School: The use of medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter can create problematic situations such as allergic reactions and negative side effects. Therefore, any medications must be handled and taken with care and only as authorized. In accordance with Missouri State statutes, the following guidelines have been established.

High school students may self-administer prescription medications when authorized by a physician and parent or over-the-counter medications as prescribed by a physician, parent or nurse. Any medications must be taken only as directed and only the amounts to be taken during a school day should be brought on campus. Medications should be kept in a container that is properly labeled.

Some situations require that medicines be administered by the school nurse or unlicensed personnel who have been trained. In those situations, the school nurse will follow board policy for administering medicines to students.  Any student using an inhaler must receive permission from the school nurse.  Forms are available in the school office for physicians to use for authorization for medicines to be given at school.

            In no case may one student provide any type of medication to another student. School personnel may not provide medications to students unless authorized by the school nurse.

For possession of unauthorized medication or possession of an excessive amount of medication:

1^st Offense:  Notification of parents; medication confiscated; after school detentions or up to 3 days I.S.S.

2^nd Offense:  Up to 10 days O.S.S.

       

For providing or receiving any medications from another student:

                1^st Offense:  Notification of parent, medication confiscated 1 to 5 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

                2^nd Offense:  Up to 10 days O.S.S.

 

Medication may be confiscated and held by the administration at any time.  Other situations that arise concerning medications may prompt action as deemed necessary by the administration.

 

20.  Profane and/or Inappropriate Language: All students have a right to attend school without having to hear profane and/or inappropriate language.  Obscenities and/or name-calling do not show respect for the rights of others.  Students showing this type of behavior will be subject to the following:

        1^st Offense:  Warning, 1 or 2 after school detentions, I.S.S.

        2^nd Offense:  1-2 days of I.S.S.

        3^rd Offense:  2-3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        4^th Offense:  3-5 days suspension or other action deemed

                          appropriate by the administration.

 

21.   Public Display of Affection: Student contact such as holding hands, arms around each other, kissing or other forms of petting are inappropriate in the school setting and will not be allowed. Instructors have been asked to look for violations of this rule and all students will obey requests of any teacher at any time.

        1^st Offense:  Parents or guardian will be contacted, or other action deemed necessary by the administration.

        2^nd Offense:  1 day I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        3^rd Offense:  3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

 

22.   School Property Violations: School property is valuable and expensive to maintain or replace. Students are to respect school property as they would their own. Consequently, to preserve school property, the following rules are in effect in the school buildings. When soft drinks are purchased from one of the vending machines located in the school buildings, drink the soda in the area where it was purchased. If it is lunchtime, students are permitted to carry soft drinks unopened to the commons to drink with lunch.

Students are permitted to use school district books and materials as well as building facilities. Each student must assume responsibility for the property of others as well as his/her own property. When theft, damage or destruction to school or student property occurs, the student responsible will be assessed the amount necessary to replace or repair the damaged property and be subject to after school or Saturday detentions, or suspension from school for 1 to 10 days, with possible recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion. This includes damage to the building and facilities, books, locks, lockers or any property in or on school grounds.

Also included is inappropriate use or damage to computer, computer memory, data, programming and software. Students found tampering with school computers, files, records, networks or inappropriately using the Internet will be subject to disciplinary action. This could include after school detentions, Saturday detentions, I.S.S., O.S.S. or any other action deemed necessary by the administration.

 

23.   Student Dress:  Students are required to dress appropriately for school.  Students are not to wear hats, caps, bandannas, or other head coverings in the school building. Examples of clothing which are unacceptable include tank tops, midriffs, halter tops, spaghetti straps, cropped or cut sleeves, and clothing which displays suggestive language or advertisements for alcohol, tobacco products or other drugs. All clothing must be at a respectable length.  The length of dresses/skirts/shorts should cover the mid thigh of the student.  Clothes that have holes, should not make undergarments visible to others.  No gang related apparel will be permitted. 

 

 

1^st Offense: 

1. Student will be asked to cover up, change or wear shirt inside out.
2. One after school detention

                  2^nd Offense:

1. Student will be asked to cover up or change.
2. 2 after school detentions

3^rd Offense:

1. Student will be sent home for remainder of the day and will serve 1 day of I.S.S.

4^th Offense: Student is subject to up to 10 days of suspension.

 

        Administrative discretion exists to handle other situations not listed that may arise.

 

24.   Tardiness: Tardiness is defined as late to class. Teachers may assign additional expectations such as being seated when the tardy bell rings. Teachers are encouraged to develop reasonable and supportable policies to address student requests to leave the room ie; restroom passes, requests to see the school nurse or retrieval of materials needed for class from lockers. Students who are tardy first hour must report to the Assistant Principal’s office for an admittance pass. Students who arrive not more than five minutes late for the remaining class periods will be considered tardy.  Tardies for all other hours are handled directly by the teacher of the class. Students are allowed three tardies per class during each semester. Individual teachers will make a parent contact after the second tardy. For first hour, tardy is established as the first 20 minutes of class. Exceeding this limit will result in the following penalties:

2^nd tardy:   Individual teachers will make parent contact.

4^th tardy:   1 detention or 2 lunch detentions            

5^th tardy:  (2) 60 minute detentions

6^th tardy:   Tuesday or Thursday Extended detention (3:00-5:00)

7^th tardy:   (2) Tuesday or Thursday Extended detentions

8^th tardy:   Saturday Detention (8-11am)

9^th tardy and above:  parent meeting with administrator, 1-3 days of ISS and/or Saturday school    

       

*Failure to attend a Saturday Detention will result in

                  2 days of ISS.   

*Failure to serve a 60 minute detention will result in

                  1 day of ISS.

 

Excessive tardy problems will be dealt with by the administration in an appropriate manner.

Students who are 20-50 minutes tardy to school without a verifiable emergency, notice of appointment or prior parent contact will be considered absent for first hour and will be subject to the following discipline:

                1^st Offense: 2 detentions or 2 hours Saturday detention.

                2^nd Offense: 1 day I.S.S. or 3 hours Saturday detention.

                Subsequent Offenses: 1 day I.S.S. or Saturday detention.

        Students who are absent (unverified) for more than first hour will be considered truant. The above count will restart at semester. Administrators may randomly issue tardies for students who are in the hallways after the final bell rings without a pass.

 

25.   Theft: Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property.  Student will be subject to discipline that may include Saturday detentions, I.S.S., O.S.S., restitution and possible referral to the appropriate law enforcement officials.

 

26.   Tobacco Use and/or Possession: Students are not to use and/or have in their possession tobacco in any form any place on the school campus, on school transportation or at school activities, both home and away. The use and/or possession of tobacco is wrong and harmful and prohibited by law in all school buildings and on school grounds, to and from buses and cars before and after school. Students working on school projects or attending meetings/activities under the direction of a teacher are not to use or possess tobacco, day or night. School personnel may confiscate tobacco from students. Students who use or possess tobacco may be referred to law enforcement officials. Students with dependency problems may contact the counselor for outside resources and programs.

This policy includes use of Electronic cigarettes, vapor cigarettes or like tobacco products.

Consequences for Possession or use of Tobacco:

        1^st Offense:    1 day I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        2^nd Offense:    3 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        3^rd Offense:    5 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        4^th Offense:  10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S.

        5^th Offense:  10 days O.S.S. to long term suspension.

 

27.   Truancy:  Any of the following situations will result in a student being considered truant:

1. Being absent without parent’s permission.
2. Not attending school after leaving home to do so.
3. Leaving school without permission from the office and parents.
4. If a student is in a location other than assigned class without permission from assigned teacher, truancy will result.
5. Leaving class without permission.
6. Being more than five minutes late to an assigned class without permission to do so (this does not include first period).

 

        Truancy absences will not allow the student to earn credit for makeup work.  Discipline administered for truancy will be as follows:

1^st Offense:  Notification to parents and student by phone or mail. Assigned 2 Hour Detention or 1 day I.S.S..  Possible parent conference.

2^nd Offense:  Notification to parents and student assigned 2 days I.S.S.

3^rd Offense:  Notification to parents and 5 days I.S.S or O.S.S. Zero credit for daily class work missed during truancy.  Limited credit for long term assignments missed during the suspension.

4^th Offense:  Notification to parents and 10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S. Zero credit for daily class work missed during the truancy. Limited credit for long term assignments missed during the suspension.

5^th Offense:  Notification to parents, 10 days I.S.S. or O.S.S., and recommendation for long-term suspension or expulsion. Zero credit for daily class work missed during the truancy and the suspension.

 

28.   Vehicle Operation and Parking: Each student must register the car he/she will be driving to school at the principal’s office. Vehicles parked improperly will be subject to towing if they are creating a problem.

Marketing and A+ Students who are placed for credit during the school day are to park on the outside row of the north lot.

 

The posted speed limit in the parking lot is 10 MPH.

 

All students driving cars and other motor vehicles to school must exercise safe driving habits and practices or lose parking privileges on school property.  Driving in any campus area other than designated parking lots will be considered a violation.

        Student vehicles parked on school property are subject to searches by school administrators if there is reasonable suspicion that they contain illegal items such as drugs, alcohol, weapons or stolen property, etc.

        Students driving motor vehicles to the high school site should park their vehicles as designated on the map included in this handbook. Students parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are not to go to their vehicles or move them during the school day without permission from school personnel.

        Faculty parking will be reserved in the north and east lot. Marketing students who are placed for credit during the school day park on the outside row of the north lot. All other students park in the east and south lots and spots are on a first come first served basis.

Violations:

1. Not driving at a speed that is reasonable for existing conditions.
2. Blocking normal traffic movement or interfering with the movement of buses before and after school
3. Parking vehicle improperly or in a prohibited area.
4. Operating vehicle in a careless manner.
5. Spinning tires
6. Cruising parking lot.
7. Driving in a restricted area—track, football field, practice fields or lawns, etc.

Depending on the severity of the offense:

1. Notification of the individual’s parents or guardian.
2. The student will not be allowed to use the parking lot for a specified period of time, or any other action deemed necessary by the administration, including suspension from school.
3. Law enforcement authorities may be notified.

 

29.   Weapons:  Students are forbidden to bring into school or onto school grounds or property any item that is ordinarily considered to be a weapon.

Weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:

1. A firearm
2. A blackjack, ammunition, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife, knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife,
3. Any object designed to look like or imitate a device mentioned in 1 & 2

 

This includes any instrument or device customarily used for

attack or defense against an opponent, adversary or victim; or any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury or harm to another person, whether on the person or in a vehicle.

 

1^st Offense:  Weapon other than Firearm

1. Item will be confiscated.
2. Notification of parents or guardian.
3. Depending on the nature of the situation, a student may be subject to after school or Saturday detentions, in-school suspension or suspension from school for 1 to 10 days, or any other action deemed necessary by the administration.
4. If situation warrants, the appropriate law enforcement agency shall be notified.

 

Subsequent Offenses:  Recommendation for long term suspension.

 

        1^st Offense:  Firearm

1. Recommendation for 1 calendar year O.S.S. or expulsion.
2. The appropriate law enforcement agency will be notified.
3. Any suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the Superintendent to the Board of Education.

 

30.   Private Property Violations:  Private property is valuable to the individual it belongs to.  Students are to respect the private property of others.  When theft, damage or destruction of private property occurs, the student responsible may be assessed the amount necessary to replace or repair the damaged property and be subject to school discipline.  Students who violate this policy may receive detention, ISS, or OSS for up to 10 days.  If the violation is serious enough a student may be recommended for long term suspension or expulsion.

 

STUDENT SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION

 

        The Board of Education believes that the right of a child to attend free public school carries with it the responsibility of the child to attend school regularly and to comply with the lawful policies, rules and regulations of the school district. This observance of school policies, rules and regulations is essential for permitting others to learn at school.

        Therefore, the administrative prerogative to remove a student from his/her present school setting because of willful violation of school rules and regulations, willful conduct which materially or substantially disrupts the rights of others to an education, or willful conduct which endangers the student, other students or the property of the school, shall be permitted, provided such action is taken in accordance with due process and with due regard for the welfare of both the individual and the school. School attendance may be temporarily denied to individuals by the administrative act of summary suspension, but expulsion can be implemented only through specific action by the Board of Education. No student shall be suspended unless the following hearing procedures are implemented:

1. The student shall be given oral or written notice of the charges against him/her; and
2. If the student denies the charges, he/she shall be given an oral or written explanation of the facts which form the basis of the proposed suspension; and
3. The student shall be given an opportunity to present his/her version of the incident before judgment is rendered. A student has the right to bring forward witnesses on his/her behalf.
4. Prompt notification will be given to the parent/guardian or others having custodial care of student, of the administrator’s action and the reasons for such action.

The board authorizes the summary suspension of pupils by the principal for a period not to exceed ten (10) days and by the superintendent for a period not to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) school days, provided such action is in accordance with due process and state statutes. Any suspension by the principal shall be immediately reported to the superintendent who may revoke the suspension at any time. The student, his/her parents/guardians or others having custodial care of the student may appeal the principal’s decision to suspend the student to the superintendent.

In case of a suspension of a student, by the superintendent, for a period of more than ten (10) days, the student, his/her parents/guardian, or others having custodial care, may appeal the decision of the superintendent to the board or to a committee of the board appointed by the president of the board, which shall have full authority to act in lieu of the full board. Requests for appeal shall be in writing filed with the secretary of the Board of Education. Upon the filing of the appeal, the suspension, as determined by the superintendent, shall be stayed until the board or the committee of the board renders its decision, unless in the judgment of the superintendent the pupil’s presence poses a continuing danger to persons or property or an ongoing threat of disrupting the academic process. In such case, the judgment shall be immediately transmitted to the pupil and his/her parents/guardian or others having his/her custodial care and the pupil shall be immediately removed from school.

Upon the filing of a request for an appeal of the superintendent’s decision to suspend a student for more than a period of ten (10) days, the superintendent shall promptly transmit a written report to the board, indicating the facts relating to the suspension, the action taken by the superintendent and other administrative officials and the reasons for such action. The board upon request shall grant a hearing to the appealing party.

Students suspended from school for any violations may or may not be allowed to make up all missed class assignments and tests at the discretion of the principal.  In any case, it will be the responsibility of the student to come in for assignments and work with each teacher in completing their work.

Any suspension of more than 180 days or expulsion will be considered and administered by the Board of Education.

 

Student Discipline Hearings

 

The Board of Education may originate a student discipline hearing upon recommendation of the superintendent. In such cases, the Board of Education will review the superintendent’s report and determine whether to conduct a discipline hearing. In addition, student discipline hearings also will be held upon written parental request to consider appeals from student suspensions in excess of ten (10) days. In all hearings, whether initiated by the Board of Education or by parental appeal, the following procedures will be followed:

 

1. Parents/guardian will be advised of the charges against the student; their right to a board hearing; the time and place of the hearing; their right to a counsel; and their procedural rights to call witnesses, enter exhibits and cross-examine adverse witnesses. All such notification will be made by certified mail, addressed to the student’s parents or guardians.
2. Prior to the board hearing, the student’s parent/guardian will be advised of the identity of the witnesses to be called by the administration and advised of the nature of their testimony. In addition, the student’s parent/guardian will be provided with copies of the documents to be introduced at the hearing by the administration.
3. The hearing will be closed unless the student’s parents/guardian request an open hearing. At the hearing, the administration or their counsel will present the charges and such testimony and evidence to support such charges. The student, his parent/guardian or their counsel shall have the right to present witnesses, introduce exhibits and cross-examine witnesses called in support of the charges. A licensed court reporter may record the hearing and prepare a written transcript.
4. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board of Education shall deliberate in executive session and shall render a decision to dismiss the charges; to suspend the student for a specified period of time; or to expel the student from the schools of the district. The administration or its counsel, by direction of the Board of Education, shall promptly prepare and transmit to the parents/guardian written Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decisions.

 

Detentions

 

        Detentions are assigned by administrators. Teachers may request detention be served with them.  Parents will be notified in advance. The scheduled detention will be served on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday  The 1 hour detention is to be served from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm and the 2 hour detention is to be served from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

 

In-School Suspension Program (I.S.S.)

 

        The I.S.S. program will serve students who have not complied with the school’s code of conduct and will serve the following purposes:

1. Reduce number of students suspended out-of-school.
2. Reduce the dropout rate.
3. Continue educating students who otherwise would be suspended from or drop out of school because they missed academic work.
4. Help students learn to manage their own behavior in order to return to their regular classroom.

Referrals:  Referrals to I.S.S. may be made only by the superintendent of schools, building principal, and assistant principal. The referrals are based on a teacher’s written referral or an administrator’s judgment about the student’s behavior. The number of assigned days in I.S.S. is decided by the building principal or assistant principal.

 

Students are sent to I.S.S.: 

1. Discipline notices have been written.
2. Notification has been made to parents.
3. Assignments have been gathered from student’s classroom teachers.
4. The I.S.S. teacher has been contacted.

 

The I.S.S supervisor is responsible for collecting, distributing and returning assignments for I.S.S.-bound students. The I.S.S supervisor will instruct I.S.S.-bound students on rules of the program and inform teachers of the student prior to placement in the class.

Regular class teachers will provide assignments requiring a full fifty (50) minutes of work for each day students are stationed in I.S.S. The I.S.S supervisor will forward completed assignments to teachers for grading and inclusion in the normal academic class work. I.S.S. students will receive credit for completed assignments.

Students report to I.S.S. at the start of the school day and must bring textbooks from all classes, supplies of notepaper, pencils, eraser, etc. Upon arrival to I.S.S., the student is given assignments and a sheet listing the regulations and time schedules of I.S.S. Each student is assigned to an individual work area.

 

Other rules and procedures for I.S.S. are:

1. Student will remain in the assigned work area for the entire day.
2. Student must ask permission to leave the work area.
3. Student will not speak to any other students or the instructor without permission. Speaking without the I.S.S. teacher’s permission will result in additional I.S.S. time or O.S.S.
4. Student will be productive in class assignments.
5. No food or drink will be allowed in I.S.S. S.S. students will eat lunch under the supervision of the I.S.S. teacher.
6. Restroom periods will be allowed once in the morning and once in the afternoon, or at the discretion of the I.S.S. teacher.
7. Non-completion of class assignments may result in additional time in I.S.S. or O.S.S.
8. All absences will delay, not eliminate I.S.S. days.
9. Students assigned to I.S.S. will not be allowed to participate in or attend any after-school or extra-curricular activity the day of the suspension. They may however attend an activity practice.
10. If students are removed from ISS during the day for behavior reasons, they will come back and serve the remainder of assigned I.S.S. time.

 

Ejection from I.S.S. will result in O.S.S. and can be for the following reasons:

2. Refusal to work.
3. Disruptive behavior (talking, noises, profanity, etc.)
4. Defiance of authority.

 

 

Suspension/Expulsion (Procedures for Handicapped Students)

 

        If a handicapped student is charged with engaging in serious misconduct for which suspension may result, the building administrator or designee will follow these procedures:       

1. When suspension is considered, the Supervisor of Special Education will be notified, in writing. Notice should include action pending and reasons for such action.
2. If, in the opinion of the building administrator, the behavior of the student is disruptive to normal classroom procedures or presents a danger to self or other, then in coordination with Director of Special Education the student will be assigned to homebound instruction.
3. Within five workdays of receipt of notice, the Supervisor of Special Education will reconvene the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) committee. The committee will be charged with the responsibility of determining:  1) whether the behavior(s) for which action is recommended is related to the student’s handicapping condition, 2) whether the student’s action imperils the education of others within the setting, and 3) whether the student is, in fact, in the appropriate least restrictive environment.
4. The composition of the committee will be: 1) the building administrator (or designee), 2) the Supervisor of Special Education (or designee), 3) the student’s regular and/or special education teacher, 4) the parents/guardians, 5) a member of the appraisal team assigned to the district, and 6) the student, when appropriate.
5. If the committee determines that the behavior under review is unrelated to the handicapping condition or that the student’s behavior does imperil the education of others, then normal disciplinary procedures can proceed immediately. However, if the committee is unable to reach a decision based on the information presented, they may recommend further assessment. In this event, the student will remain in the present placement until assessment is completed and reviewed by the committee.
6. The decision rendered by the committee shall be communicated, in writing, to the superintendent, the parents/guardians, the building administrator and the Supervisor of Special Education following the conference. Once all issues are satisfied the normal disciplinary procedures may proceed immediately. If, in the future, student expulsion becomes a viable alternative for a handicapped student, information gathered by the above process will be made available to the Board of Education to assist them in making that decision.

 

 

 

 

 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

 

1. The Policy:
2. It is the policy of the Moniteau County R-1 School District to maintain a learning environment that is free from sexual harassment.
3. It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the staff to harass another staff member or student through conduct or communications of a sexual nature defined below. It shall also be a violation of this policy for students to harass other students through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below.

 

2. Definition: 
3. Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any member of school staff to a student, when made by any member of the school staff to another staff member or when made by any student to another student when:
4. Submission to such conduct is made whether explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education, or when:
5. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting that individual, or when:
6. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s academic or professional performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive employment or education environment.
7. Sexual harassment, as defined above, may include, but is not limited to the following:
8. Verbal harassment or abuse.
9. Pressure for sexual activity.
10. Repeated remarks to a person, with sexual demeaning implications.
11. Unwelcome touching.
12. Suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, job, etc.

 

3. Procedures:
4. Any person who alleges sexual harassment by any staff member or student, or any other persons on school premises or grounds in the school district, may complain directly to his or her immediate supervisor, building principal, or district affirmative action officer. Filing of a grievance or otherwise reporting sexual harassment will not reflect upon the individual’s status nor will it affect future employment, grades, or work assignments.
5. The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused will be respected consistent with the school district’s legal obligations, and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action when this conduct has occurred. This policy covers any other person or persons on school premises or property.

 

4. Sanctions:
5. A substantiated charge against a member in the school district shall subject such staff members to disciplinary action, including discharge.
6. A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that student to disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion, consistent with the student discipline code.

 

 

CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

 

Fire/Earthquake Drills

 

Signal System:  The signal for fire and earthquake drills is the continuous buzzing of the alarm system, notification by intercom and the flashing of warning lights in hallways.

 

Fire Safety at School:  Schools all over the country are overcrowded. Yet, every year 5,000 fires strike our schools, killing children, crippling facilities and in many cases rendering the building unusable. There is no such thing as a “fireproof school” building. Therefore, a thorough and well-disciplined fire drill program is the only assurance of safety for children in school in case of fire.                                             

 

1. Fire and earthquake drill purpose and types:
2. Regular drills teach students to leave the building in an orderly manner.
3. Emphasis on avoiding panic and crowding which might result in someone being hurt.
4. Blocked exit drill should also be practiced to teach students that alternate exits are to be used in case fire blocks the usual ones.
5. Students should be taught the following hand signals for fire drill controls: One hand held up indicates line should stop; both hands indicate line should reverse direction; hand extended to side indicates new direction line should follow.
6. In case of earthquake, students should be taught to initiate the duck, cover and hold procedure before evacuating the room.

 

 

2. Fire and earthquake drill rules:
3. The alarm should only be used for drills, or actual fires or earthquake, never anything else.
4. When the signal sounds, the students should stop what they are doing and come to attention. They should exit the room in regular order.
5. No pushing or hurrying, but move promptly and in order.
6. No talking in line, it might lead to confusion.
7. Rooms closest to exits should be evacuated first so there is no crossing of lines.
8. Fire and earthquake drills will be held at different times during the day, so students will know what to do no matter what their activity.
9. Everyone should leave the building: teachers, officers, staff, cafeteria workers, as well as pupils.
10. Stopping points for pupil lines should be well away from the school, clear of all traffic and at least 50 feet from the fire hydrants and firefighting equipment.
11. The first two people out the outside doors should hold the door open.
12. Two people should be appointed to each class to close the windows.
13. The last person to leave the room should close the door.
14. People in restrooms, halls, etc. should fall in the closest passing line.

 

3. Fire and Earthquake Drill Regulations:

 

Gymnasium:  If students are in the bleachers, they will leave through the door nearest the bleacher section they are in and continue to the nearest exit door.  The southwest bleacher section will exit through the south door closest to the art room and exit by the FACS room and through the Performing Arts Center door. The southeast bleacher section will exit through the south door closest to the band room and exit the southeast door of the building. The northwest section of bleachers will exit through the north doors and leave the building through the front entrance. The northeast section of bleachers will exit through the north doors of gymnasium and exit building through northeast exit of the building. Students on gymnasium floor will exit the nearest door according to teacher instructions. Students on the Mezzanine will exit the nearest door, descend the stairs and exit the building at the southeast and northeast doors.

 

Kitchen:  Kitchen staff will exit through the east kitchen door to the outside.

 

Commons Area:  Students in the Commons exit through the north doors (front entrance).

 

Administration Offices:  Exit through the north door (front entrance).

 

    Room 300: Exit Southeast side door

 

Room 120: Exit Northeast side door

 

Rooms 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 114, 115, 116, 404:   Exit west door in new addition

 

Rooms 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 308, 309, 310, 405, 406: Exit southwest door in new addition

 

Library/ Media Center (601): Exit Southwest doors out of new addition

 

Rooms 204, 205, 205A, 311, PAC, Lounge:  Exit main south door (by FACS room) and out south doors of performing arts building.

 

Rooms 301, 312, 313: Exit southeast door (by band room).

   

    Rooms 407, 117, 118, Office: Exit North door (front door by the office).

 

Modular, Fitness Center, Industrial Arts, Agriculture & Horticulture:  Exit north doors. Shops exit through shop doors.

 

         Earthquake Procedures

 

Initiate the duck and cover and hold procedure before evacuating the room.  Evacuate only after shaking has stopped.

 

DUCK – drop to the floor.  COVER – seek cover beneath a desk, chair, table or bench with your back to the windows.  If hard cover is not available, then, in a bent, crouched-over position, bury your face in the crook of one elbow while placing the other over the back of your neck.  HOLD – if beneath a piece of furniture, hold on to the leg of the furniture so that it doesn’t walk away from you during the shaking.  After shaking has stopped, follow room evacuation procedures if necessary.

IF OUTDOORS, get away from buildings.  Stay clear of walls, power poles, trees, loose wires and metal fences.  Lie flat on the ground and bury your face in the crook of one elbow while placing the other hand over the back of the neck. 

 

 

 

 

High School Tornado Drill Regulations

 

To: Room 113- Rm 109 Rm 111, Rm 112

 

To: Room 404- Rm 114, Rm 115, Rm 116

 

To: Room 405- Rm 304, Rm 305, Library

 

To: Room 407- Rm 108, Rm 107

 

To: Room 406- Rm 302, Rm 303, RM 306, Rm 308,

 

To: Room 204- Rm 309, Rm 310, Rm 205

 

To: Room 117- Rm 106

 

To: Room 118- Rm 105, Rm 103/104, HS Office

 

To: Room 120- Girls PE & Kitchen Staff

 

To: Room 300- Boys PE

 

To: Room 312- Rm 313, Rm 502

 

To: Room 311- Rm 504, 503

 

Crisis Management Plan

 

In the case of a bomb threat, building intruder, or other building safety emergency, the following steps will be taken. An announcement will be made over the intercom if possible.  Students are to report to classrooms. Teachers will report any missing students to the office by intercom or attendance slip, and the class will remain in the classroom until further notice. To protect themselves from an intruder, students must be quiet and follow all directions provided by the teacher. Appropriate emergency personnel will be notified, and in the case of a bomb threat, evacuation will only occur after emergency personnel have checked and secured the building perimeter.

 

SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS

 

        Students who attend interscholastic activities, both home and away, are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship. Being a gracious winner as well as a good loser are characteristics all should strive for. The success of our teams will vary from game to game, but good sportsmanship should be a constant. During games, the behavior of the athletes will be controlled by the coaches and officials. Spectators will be monitored by the administration, faculty, and officials. The following are general guidelines all students should follow: 

 

1. Be cooperative and show good sportsmanship at all times.
2. Respect the referee’s decision. Never boo. Understand they are doing their best to make good judgments.
3. Do not heckle, jeer or distract members of the opposing team.
4. Do not applaud errors or penalties by opponents.
5. Respect the property of the school and the authority of school officials.
6. Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups.
7. Show respect for an injured athlete when he/she is removed from the contest.
8. Respect, cooperate, and respond enthusiastically to cheerleaders.
9. Refrain from profane language and obnoxious behavior, which are contrary to good sportsmanship.
10. Get prior administrative approval to display banners and posters.

 

INTER-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

 

        Inter-scholastic activities are recognized as an integral part of the secondary school’s total educational program. The responsibility for the control and regulation of the school’s activities program rests with the Board of Education. The responsibility for administering the activities program of the school, however, is delegated to the high school principal and activity coordinator.

        California R-1 High School is committed to the belief that participation in inter-scholastic activities is a “PRIVILEGE”, not a right. This privilege requires individual responsibility by the student to the team, school and community. California R-1 is a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and shall be regulated by the code of this association.

        Activities standards, rules and policies will start at the beginning of the activities calendar year and end the last day of school or on the last day of a student’s activities season if it extends beyond the last day of school.

        MSHSAA students are subject to the California R-1 District’s discipline policy “Student Code of Conduct” as well as specific rules in these athletic guidelines. Copies of the District Policy on Discipline may be obtained in the superintendent’s office.

        MSHSAA students will be required to follow other specific rules established by individual coaches or sponsors.

        The purpose of this section of the student handbook is to familiarize the MSHSAA student with some of the responsibilities associated with inter-scholastic activities at California High School. This section is intended to serve as a source of information and guide for students and their parents.

 

MSHSAA Student Activities Standards and Eligibility

 

        In order to participate in MSHSAA sponsored activities, a student in grades 9-12 must currently be enrolled in courses that offer 3.0 units of credit and must have earned 3.0 units of credit in the preceding semester of attendance.

        Summer courses may count toward maintaining senior high academic eligibility for the first semester provided that MSHSAA requirements are met.  Also, a delayed final exam because of illness will be accepted if verified by a physician.  Otherwise, credit earned or completed after the close of the semester shall not count as having been earned that semester.

 

Standards for CHS Student Activities

 

        Standards for all athletic teams will be addressed in the school’s Athletic Handbook.  All other extra-curricular or co-curricular expectations and codes of conduct will be addressed by the specific organization (NHS, Student Council, etc).

 

Attendance at school and practices

 

All students are expected to attend all practices in order to participate in inter-scholastic contests/competition.  The coach or sponsor may excuse students from practice for legitimate reasons or absences.  A student who misses school (one class) on the day of a contest will not be allowed to participate in school activities that day without being excused in advance by the principal.  If a student misses at least one class period the day following an event or game without being excused in advance by the principal, he/she will not participate in the next game or activity.  Parents should contact an administrator to discuss any conflicts on the day of or the day following an

activity.  Any student who misses class time on Friday without being excused will not be allowed to participate in weekend activities.

        If school is cancelled, extra-curricular activities, including practices, will be held at the discretion of the superintendent.  Efforts will be made to participate in tournaments and post-season events.

 

Transportation 

 

Bus service is provided to all students for all away games and activities. At times other than these, students must provide transportation to and from high school. All team/club members must ride the bus to and from contests unless the coach or sponsor gives personal approval to the parents.

 

Activity Transportation

 

        Transportation will be provided for athletic teams and music groups, etc.  Students will assume classroom procedures while on the bus. All luggage, coolers and packages may be checked before the student is permitted to represent the school or permitted to ride the bus.

        Students who ride the bus on field trips, athletic events, contests, and other extracurricular activities, will also ride the bus home. There are two exceptions:

1. A student may ride home with his/her parents if the parents sign the parent sign out sheet that the coach provides. Or, a student may ride home with parents if they provide the coach with a signed and dated note from parent authorizing such prior to leaving for home.
2. A student may ride home with other adults (e.g. another student’s parents or close relatives, etc.) if the student provides the coach with a note signed and dated by his/her parents and pre-approved and signed by a school administrator.

 

Students who do not follow the above guidelines will miss one contest or activity on the first offense. A second offense may result in the student being dismissed from the team, club, etc.

 

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Last revised August 15, 2013

 

All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade.  The Moniteau County R-1 School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction.  Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Moniteau County R-1 School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.

The Moniteau County R-1 School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians.  Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child.  Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The Moniteau County R-1 School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  This plan contains the agency's policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency's assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed in the Special Education office at the office of the Superintendent during regular school hours on days school is in session.

This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.

 

 

ASBESTOS FREE FACILITY

 

        The high school buildings and campus facilities are free of asbestos materials.

 

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

 

        The Moniteau County R-1 School District has adopted policies which affirm its compliance with applicable statues regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, age or handicapping condition. The institution is therefore in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Any person having inquiries concerning Moniteau County R-1 School District’s compliance with regulations implementing the acts listed above are directed to contact the Superintendent of Schools, 1501 W. Buchanan, California, MO 65018, who has been designated to coordinate the institution’s efforts to comply with these regulations.  Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education regarding compliance activities.

 

 

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

2016-2017

 

Aug. 18	First Day of School
Aug. 31	Picture Day
Sept. 5	No School- Labor Day
Sept. 6	No School- Prof. Dev.
Sept. 16	Early Out- Homecoming – 12:54 pm
Oct. 10	No School- Professional Dev.
Oct. 20	P/T Conf.  4pm-8pm
Oct. 25	P/T Conf.  4pm-8pm
Oct. 28	No School- Compensation Day
Nov. 11	No School- Professional Dev.
Nov.23-25	No School-Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 21	Early Out- 12:54 pm
Dec. 22-Jan. 3	No School- Winter Break
Jan. 4	No School- Prof Dev.
Jan. 16	No School- MLK Holiday
Feb. 17	No School- Professional Dev.
Feb. 20	No School- Presidents Day
March 16	Parent/Teachers Conf.  4:00-8:00 pm
March 22	No School- ½ PD/ ½ Comp Day
March 23-24	No School- Spring Break
April 13	No School – Professional Dev.
April 14-17	No School- Spring Break
April 22	Prom
May 5	Senior Last Day
May 8	Scholarship Night 6:30 in PAC
May 11	Baccalaureate – PAC @ 7:00 pm
May 14	Graduation @ 2:00 pm
May 18	Early out-Last Day of School- 12:54 pm

 

      October 18 – End of first quarter                                           

    

     October 20 – Grade reports given at Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 pm - 8 pm

     October 25 – Grade reports given at Parent/Teacher Conferences – 4 pm - 8 pm

     

     December 21 – End of first semester- Grade reports will be mailed home in January

          

     March 10 – End of third quarter                     

     March 16 – Grade reports given at Parent/Teacher Conference – 4 pm - 8 pm

    

     May 18 – End of second semester- Grade reports will be mailed home in June