| GOALS
FOR STUDENTS
Our
staff will work with students to help them:
become
increasingly responsible for their own learning;
develop
skills for careers and employment;
develop
skills for further education and learning throughout their lives;
become
involved and responsible citizens who can function in and contribute
to a diverse national and global society;
use
decision-making processes in a changing society;
accept
and value others, recognizing individual and cultural similarities,
differences, and contributions;
retrieve,
evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources;
identify
personal, professional, leisure, and recreational needs and determine
positive alternatives to fulfill them;
acquire
strategies for developing interpersonal and family relationships;
develop
and use problem-solving, creative thinking, and critical thinking
and reasoning skills;
develop
and use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of good health and physical
fitness.
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ABSENCES
The
regular and punctual patterns of attendance will be expected of each
student enrolled in the District.
It
is recognized that absences from school are necessary under certain
conditions; however, every effort should be made by students, parents,
teachers and administrators to keep absences and tardiness to a minimum.
Student
attendance at school is basically the responsibility of the parents
and students. In order for the parents to fulfill their responsibility
the school must keep them informed of student absences. Parents will
be notified when their child has three (3) or more absences in a semester.
An
adequate and comprehensive system of attendance records will be maintained
for every student. Each teacher is responsible for accurate reporting
of daily attendance in his/her classroom.
High
school student missing more than eight (8) days per semester and elementary
students missing for than sixteen (16) days per year will need to
petition the school board to receive credit or to be promoted.
For
the purpose of this policy, absence will include, but not be limited
to: illness, family vacations during the school year, hunting, and
fishing. School activity travel will not be classified as an absence.
Illnesses, with a doctor's excuse, will be reviewed by the building
administrator on a case-by-case basis and will not need to be considered
by the school board.
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ACCIDENTS
AND INSURANCE
Every
accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice
sessions, or at any activity sponsored by the school must be reported
immediately to the person in charge and to the school office. Haines
Elementary Middle School does not provide student accident insurance
to its students. Insurance is available at parents' expense.
The
school will make every effort to inform the parent(s)/guardian(s)
of any accident or illness occurring at school that may need care
or observation at home. However, no student will be sent home or to
the Health Center unless the parent(s)/guardian(s) have been notified
or have given written permission for emergency medical treatment.
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ARRIVAL
TIME
School
doors open at 8:30 a.m. Students will not be supervised prior to that
time as teachers are preparing for the school day. Students will not
be allowed into the building until 8:30 a.m. unless they have made
prior arrangements with a teacher.
ATTENDANCE
Laws
of the State of Alaska specify that all children between the ages
of 7 and 16 must attend school unless they have already completed
the 12th grade. Parents have the primary responsibility for ensuring
the attendance of their children at school. The law further states
that students shall be regular and punctual in their attendance. Regular
attendance is essential to a student's success in school. A student
must bring an excused note from home stating the reason for the absence.
A phone call from a parent or guardian is also acceptable.
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BAND
The
Haines Elementary Middle School offers band to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
graders.
In
most cases, students must supply their own instruments.
BICYCLES
Bicycle
racks are provided for students. Bicycles should be parked in the
racks upon arrival at school. Bicycle riding on the school grounds
is not allowed during the school day.
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BUS
CONDUCT
Riding
the school bus is a privilege requiring certain responsible behavior.
During the first week of school, bus drivers distribute copies of
the rules and review them with the students. Bus drivers have the
responsibility to maintain orderly behavior of students on school
buses and will report misconduct to the student's principal. The principal
has the authority to suspend the riding privilege of students who
are disciplinary problems on the bus. Parents of students whose behavior
and/or misconduct on school busses endangers the health, safety, and/or
welfare of other riders will be notified that their children face
the loss of bus riding privileges.
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CLASSROOM
ASSIGNMENTS
The
school attempts to place students in the best possible teacher/class
environment. Parents may request in writing that their child be assigned
to a certain class. The letter must be signed and dated by May 15th.
We will make every attempt to honor parents' requests for the next
year. Class selections are based on balancing boy/girl ratios, as
well as learning styles, ability, and social considerations. The final
decision regarding which placement is in the best interest of your
child(ren) will be made by the principal.
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CLOSED
CAMPUS
The
Haines Elementary and Middle School will be considered a closed campus
during the school day. Students that have daily or weekly permission
from parents or guardians will be dismissed for lunch, however they
are encouraged to remain on campus and participate in the school lunch
program. Students that leave school grounds must return to the main
entrance and wait until students are dismissed to 5th period.
All
students must sign out and sign in when leaving and returning to campus.
Parents/guardians who want a third party to pick up their children
at any time should notify the elementary office in advance.
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
Students
who are afflicted with a communicable, contagious, and/or infectious
disease or who are liable to transmit such a disease will be excluded
from school. These include, but are not limited to, scabies, impetigo,
ringworm of the scalp, pink eye, and head lice.
Students
will be readmitted upon written notification of a health professional
attesting to their recovery and noninfectiousness and/or after the
infectious period has passed.
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COMPLAINT
PROCEDURE
School
Board Policy No. 8060 advises the public that the proper channeling
of complaints involving instruction, discipline, or learning materials
is as follows:
1.
Teacher
2.
Principal
3.
Superintendent
4.
School Board
Any
complaint about school personnel will be investigated by the administration
before consideration and/or action by the Board.
Complaints
to be considered officially by the Board or superintendent shall be
in writing and no anonymous correspondence shall be considered. Complaint
forms are available in each of the school offices.
The
Board as a whole and individual board members shall encourage those
with complaints to bring problems to the Board only after the complaints
have been first considered by the administrative staff.
On
matters clearly within the jurisdiction of the administration relative
to decision making, the Board will advise and counsel with the administration.
The Board, however, will not usurp the administrative authority by
overruling decisions in such cases.
COMPUTER
USE
A
centralized computer room is available in the Main Building for all
K-8 students. Computers are also available in individual classrooms
and the library.
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CONTACTING
STUDENTS
Parents
who need to contact their child(ren) or take them out of class are
requested to check in with the office before going to their child(ren)'s
classroom.
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DISCIPLINE
POLICY
The
following is an explanation of our discipline policy and the consequences
if your child is referred to the office. Please note that for some
infractions the parents will be called and the student will be sent
home.
The
following consequences are for MINOR INFRACTIONS. Minor infractions
are not serious behavior problems by themselves, but repeated offenses
indicate a developing problem. These infractions need to be dealt
with to encourage students to gain control over their behavior and
to discourage serious infractions. Consequences, in stages, for students
who choose to disregard school rules, are as follows:
1.
FIRST OFFICE REFERRAL.
The student will conference with the principal. The principal will
decide on appropriate action, which will include calling home and
notifying the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the situation.
2.
SECOND OFFICE REFERRAL. A second referral to the office may result
in in-school suspension for the remainder of the day or for the entire
following day. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be called and the student
will be sent home.
3.
THIRD OFFICE REFERRAL. This is viewed as a serious pattern of
behavior. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be called and the student will
be sent home.
MAJOR
INFRACTIONS are serious and require students who commit them
to be removed from the classroom, lunchroom, or playground. Major
infractions include fighting, classroom disruption, leaving an assigned
area without permission, behaving in a way that causes or may cause
injury, vandalism, abusive or offensive language, use or possession
of controlled or illegal substances, and obvious defiance of school
authority.
Students
involved in major infractions will be sent to the principal, parent(s)/guardian(s)
will be called, and the student will be sent home or remain in the
school office. Repeated major infractions may result in the student
receiving three, five, or 10-day suspensions followed by expulsion
proceedings.
PROHIBITION
OF DISCRIMINATORY HARASSMENT.
The
Haines Borough School District does not tolerate harassment of students.
Harassment
includes, but is not limited to, slurs, epithets, threats, derogatory
comments, unwelcome jokes, teasing, unwelcome sexual advances or requests
for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct which adversely
affects an individual's educational opportunities, or has the purpose
or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's education
or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
Students
who engage in such harassment, assault or abuse will be subject to
disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. Students who believe
they have been subjected to harassment, assault or abuse prohibited
by this policy should contact the school principal.
SIXTH,
SEVENTH, AND EIGHTH GRADE DETENTION PROGRAM.
Students
will receive a detention for the following infractions:
Unexcused
Tardy
Unprepared:
materials (pen/pencil, paper, notebooks, homework, etc.)
(Three
of these detentions equal one Saturday School detention. Six Saturday
School detentions equal one Saturday School.)
Inappropriate
Behavior (see MINOR INFRACTION)
Chewing
Gum
Wearing
a Hat Inside School Building
(One
of these detentions equal one Saturday School detention. Six Saturday
School detentions equal one Saturday School.)
All
students begin with 0 detentions every 4 weeks.
Students
will be told when they receive a detention and the reason for the
detention. In most cases, a warning or two will be given before the
detention is given.
Students
will sign the detention at the time they receive it.
Students
will serve the detention after school on the day the detention is
received.
Students
may discuss the detention with the teacher at an arranged time as
set up by the teacher.
Students
may discuss the detention with the principal after talking with the
teacher.
Parents
are welcome to talk to the teacher to clarify the issuing of the detention.
Students
who receive six Saturday School detentions during the 4 week period
will serve Saturday School. Students who receive Saturday School will
attend Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Students will be supervised
by a teacher or two. They will complete an academic assignment and
participate in a community service around or in the school.
Students
who receive nine Saturday School detentions during the 4 week period
will serve a school suspension. A conference will be set up with the
parent(s), student, and principal when the student returns to school.
Students
who receive more than nine detentions in the 4 weeks will receive
additional suspension days and a behavior program will be set up.
Students
will be expected to behave in a manner that does not interfere with
the health, safety, and learning of someone else.
General
school rules and expectations:
1.
Treat others with fairness, courtesy and respect.
2.
Keep hands and feet to yourself.
3.
Walk in a quiet and orderly manner.
4.
Treat all property and equipment (yours and others) with care and
respect.
5.
Use appropriate language.
6.
Don't bring Walkmans, radios, electronic games, CD players, or similar
devices to school.
Playground
Rules:
1.
No fighting, rock throwing, or other potentially dangerous activities.
2.
Play in designated or assigned areas only.
All
students go outside for recess daily except in severe weather conditions.
Parents are requested to send their child(ren) prepared for the weather
conditions with appropriate coats, hats, mittens, and boots.
Lunchroom
Rules:
1.
To leave your seat, raise your hand and get permission from a lunchroom
supervisor.
2.
Before leaving, clean the table and pick up all trash and food from
the floor.
3.
Students who leave the building for lunch should leave immediately,
and return to the main entrance until time for their next class.
Public
Display of Affection:
The
open display of affection between students will be strictly limited
to holding hands. This standard will be in effect at all times on
the school grounds or at school-sponsored activities, including travel.
Cheating:
Cheating
is considered to be a serious offense. Teachers will assign a failing
grade for the test, quiz, assignments, and/or papers involved, and
the F will be averaged into the quarter grade. The failing grade may
not be made up.
Use
of Tobacco:
In
accordance with state law, it is a violation for a person under the
age of 19 to possess a cigarette, cigar, tobacco, or a product containing
tobacco. In addition, students 19 years of age or older are not permitted
to use tobacco in the school building, on the campus, on the school
buses, or while attending any school activity. Students under 19 violating
this state law will be referred for prosecution.
Illegal,
Dangerous or Disruptive Articles:
The
mere possession in school of certain articles which tend to disrupt
the teaching/learning situation is prohibited. Items include, but
are not limited to: firearms, knives, explosive or highly flammable
materials, water pistols, tape/CD players and other certain electronic
devices. Articles may be confiscated.
Controlled
Substances and Alcohol:
Possession,
use, distribution, or being under the influence of controlled substances
or alcohol by students on the school grounds or as a part of any school
activity is specifically prohibited. Students violating this law will
be subject to notification of parent(s) or guardian(s), referral for
prosecution and suspension from school.
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DRESS
Dress
is a matter of taste and is the responsibility of the student and
his/her parent(s). Students should learn to dress tastefully and appropriately.
Clothes and grooming should be neat, clean, safe, and should not disturb
school activities or create a hazard to others. Offensive or suggestive
logos on clothes, or clothing that promotes drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
is not allowed. Short shorts, crop tops, and bare midriffs are not
allowed. Students may be sent home or be asked to change the offensive
article of clothing. The above applies to all school activities. Hats
are not allowed in the school.
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EMERGENCY
CLOSINGS AND EARLY DISMISSALS
School
may be closed as a result of emergencies, hazardous conditions, or
weather conditions. Every attempt will be made to announce such closures
on the radio and by telephoning various neighborhoods.
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EMERGENCY
DRILLS
Special
drills related to fire safety and other emergencies will be conducted
throughout the year. Fire drills will be conducted monthly. One earthquake
drill will be conducted each semester.
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FEES
Fees
will be charged for lost or damaged textbooks, library books, or other
school equipment, materials, or property. No additional items will
be issued until fees are paid.
Grades
K-3 students are assessed a cooking fee to cover the cost of supplies
and materials for their cooking classes, parties, Mother's Day Tea,
class picnics, etc. Fees range from $10 to $35 per year, and are payable
at the time of registration.
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FIELD
TRIPS
Field
trips within the immediate area and to nearby points of interest are
scheduled by various classroom teachers throughout the year. These
trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom
curriculum and to introduce students to resources within the community.
Parents are asked to sign a field trip permission form at the beginning
of the school year for local field trips. Field trips taken outside
of Haines will require special permission, and parents will be notified
before all such trips by classroom teachers.
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GRADING
In
grades K-4, special symbols and terms appropriate to the nongraded
programs are used to indicate student progress.
In
grades 5-8, the following grading criteria applies:
| 4.00
A+ 96.5 - 100 |
2.0
C Acceptable Performance 73.5
|
| 4.00
A Superior Performance 93.5 |
1.7
C- 69.5 |
| 3.7
A- 89.5 |
1.3
D+ 66.5 |
| 3.3
B+ 86.5 |
1.0
D Low Performance 63.5 |
| 3.0
B High Performance 83.5 |
.667
D- 59.5 |
| 2.7
B- 79.5 |
0
F Failure below 59.5 |
| 2.3
C+ 76.5 |
I
Incomplete (work must be made up within two weeks of th end of
the quarter.) |
Mid-term
reports will be sent home for grades 4-8.
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GUN
FREE SCHOOLS
Federal
Law states that any students who is in possession of, or determined
to have brought a firearm or other destructive device on school property
without the prior written permission of the building principal or
his/her designee shall be expelled from the District for a period
of not less than one year.
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HONOR
ROLL
Students
in the middle school (grades 7 & 8) will receive special recognition
for academic achievement. Each quarter students who earn a GPA average
of 3.50 and above are recognized on the (A) Honor Roll. Those who
earn a 3.0-3.49 are recognized on the (B) Honor Roll.
IMMUNIZATIONS
All
new students shall provide the school with an up-to-date immunization
record as required by Alaska Law. Continuing students will keep current
with immunizations as required by law.
INSERVICE
Eight
inservice days are scheduled for this school year to allow teachers
to work together on school improvement issues. These are listed under
the Calendar section of the handbook. Students do not attend school
on inservice days.
INTRAMURALS
Intramural
activities are provided after school in grades 4-8 on a voluntary
basis for approximately 120 days during the school year. Activities
may include any or all of the following (exact schedules are issued
immediately prior to each activity):
|
Basketball |
Matball |
Soccer |
| Bowling |
Volleyball |
Swimming |
| Dodgeball |
Pickleball |
Track & Field |
| Hockey |
Softball |
A
student may participate in any or all of the activities unless he/she
is on academic probation (assignments not complete).
Intramural
Rules for Students:
1.
Hallways need to be clear by 3:45 p.m. Students should be in the gym
or going home, unless they have made arrangements with a teacher to
stay longer.
2.
Once in the gym, students should not leave the gym unless it is at
the break between games.
3.
A student may go home after school and return for a later game, provided
they leave before 4:00 p.m.
4.
If a student leaves the building after 4 p.m., they may not return
during intermurals that night, unless they have made arrangements
with the intramural supervisor.
LIBRARY
A
library is located in the Main Building and is available for use by
students, staff, and parents. Over 11,000 books and a wide assortment
of filmstrips, videos, reference materials, magazines, and models
are available. The automated card catalog system indexes library materials
at the elementary and high schools, public library, and the Sheldon
Museum. Subscription to the WLN network expands our access to interlibrary
loaning materials throughout the Pacific Northwest.
LOCKERS
All
students in upper grades and middle school are assigned lockers for
the storage of books, school items, and personal effects. In addition,
some upper elementary and middle school students will be assigned
a physical education locker. It is the student's responsibility to
see that his/her locker is kept locked at all times. Only school combination
locks may be used. Articles missing or stolen from lockers are the
student's responsibility.
Students
are expected to keep their lockers in good condition.
Lockers
are subject to search by school officials at any time if there is
any indication that illegal or disruptive items may be present. Locker
searches by legal authorities may be conducted in the presence of
school officials and the student involved. From time to time blanket
locker searches for overdue library books, school equipment, or stolen
items may be conducted.
Official
school action may be taken against students having illegal or disruptive
items, including inappropriate pictures, drug/alcohol advertisements,
or other offensive materials in their locker(s).
LOITERING
Students
should leave the building promptly after dismissal unless they are
involved in a school activity. There should be no unnecessary hanging
around before school, after school, or in the evenings. Non-students
are not permitted in the school building. Guest students must check
in the office when visiting the school.
Students
should not arrive at school prior to 8:30 a.m. unless they have made
specific arrangements to meet with a teacher.
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LOST
AND FOUND
Lost
and found items are placed in the Lost and Found cupboard in the foyer
of the Main Building and in a box in the Primary Building. Small or
valuable items will be turned in to the school secretary. Items not
claimed within 30 days may be discarded.
PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHTS
Each
teacher hosts a parent night in the fall to explain classroom subjects,
expectations, rules, grades, etc. Teachers will send notices home
with information about specific dates and times.
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PARENT/TEACHER
CONFERENCES
Parent/teacher
conferences will be held at the end of first and third quarter. Additional
conferences may be requested at any time.
PARKING
To
avoid accidents, parents are asked to pick up their children from
the sidewalk/curb and not the school parking lot.
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PARTY
INVITATIONS
In
order to avoid hurt feelings, please do not send any party invitations
to school for distribution unless the entire class is to be included.
PICTURES
School
pictures, sponsored by the High School Yearbook, will be taken early
in the fall. Notices announcing times and places will be sent home
with each student.
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PLAYGROUND
SUPERVISION
The
playgrounds are supervised by school staff during school activities.
They are not supervised before school, after school, on weekends,
on holidays, or during vacations.
PUBLIC
FORUM
The
school is not a public forum. Anyone interested in posting signs or
notices, distributing leaflets or other information, advertising,
and/or addressing students or staff within the school buildings or
on the school grounds, must obtain permission from the principal.
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RELEASE
OF STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The
Haines Borough School District may release student directory information
including student's name, address, telephone number, date and place
of birth, parent's/guardian's name(s), participation in officially
recognized activities and athletics, weight and height of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, awards received, and grade point average.
Parent(s)/guardian(s)
and/or students have the right to refuse permission for the release
of any or all directory information by providing written notification
to the principal.
REPORT
CARDS
Student
report cards are issued each quarter of the school year. Copies will
be sent to parent(s)/guardian(s).
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RETENTION/PROMOTION
Students
will normally progress annually from grade to grade. Exceptions may
be made when, in the judgment of certificated staff, such exceptions
are in the best educational interest of the student involved. The
final decision will rest with the school staff. Specific procedures
are outlined in administrative regulations. Parents may appeal a decision
to retain to the Board only if the outlined procedure has not been
followed.
SCHOOL
DAY
Primary
and Elementary School doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Classes
begin at 8:35 a.m.
K-3
Recess/Lunch is 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Grades
4-8 Lunch/Recess is 12:20 p.m. - 12:57 p.m.
Kindergarten
is dismissed at 1:30 p.m.
Grade
1 is dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
Grades
2-8 are dismissed at 3:35 p.m.
Mosquito
Lake School classes begin at 8:30 a.m.
Lunch/Recess
is 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m.
Mosquito
Lake School is dismissed at 3:00 p.m.
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SKATEBOARDS/ROLLERBLADES
For
safety reasons, skateboards may not be used on school property. Rollerblades
are allowed on the school grounds, but not inside buildings.
STUDENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The
Haines Borough School Board recognizes the right to a public education
for all school-age children and expects all students to obey reasonable
rules and regulations.
The
Board delegates to the administration its authority to formulate and
implement rules for student behavior. All constituents of the district
may provide input into the formulation of these rules. Rules, regulations,
and disciplinary actions and procedures are to be directed toward
serving educational ends.
Students
must conduct themselves in a manner that will maintain a climate in
which learning can take place, while demonstrating responsible global
citizenship and good character.
Since
it is necessary for rules and regulations to be established, students
are to be informed of the rules and rationale underlying them. The
importance of individual rights and responsibilities in the school
should be related to the importance of broader rights and responsibilities
encompassed in our nation's laws. A democratic society expects its
members to assume personal responsibility for behavior and to develop
a sense of social consciousness.
Therefore,
the following administrative rules and regulations are established:
A.
RIGHTS
It
is the student's right to:
Attend
school in the district in which his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) reside.
Express
his/her opinions verbally or in writing.
Determine
his/her dress so as to express his/her personality.
Express
one's own unique personality with his/her personal differences, emotions,
likes and dislikes.
Accept
that the school will be a safe place for all students to gain an education.
Be
represented by an active student government selected by free school
elections.
Uses
his/her assigned locker to store personal items, realizing that lockers
may be searched.
Request
a review of grades, assignments, or tests.
B.
RESPONSIBILITIES
It
is the student's responsibility to:
Attend
school daily, except when ill, and to be on time to all classes.
Express
his/her opinions in a respectful manner so as not to offend or slander
others.
To
dress so as his/her appearance does not substantially and directly
endanger physical health or safety, damage property, interfere with
the activities of others or disrupt the teaching-learning process.
Dress that glorifies or advertises alcohol, drugs, sex, or illegal
activities is not permitted. This standard will be in effect at all
times on the school grounds or at school-sponsored activities, including
travel.
Act
responsibly, at all times taking into consideration the feelings of
others and refraining from giving offense wherever possible.
Be
aware of rules and expectations regulating student behavior and conduct
him/herself in accordance with those guidelines.
Take
an active part in student government by running for office or conscientiously
voting for the best candidates, and making his/her problems known
to the administration through his/her representative.
Refrain
from keeping anything in his/her locker that is illegal, dangerous
or disruptive to others.
Review
questions with the teacher concerning assignments and/or grades before
bringing grievances.
C.
DUE PROCESS
For
suspensions of ten (10) days or less, the student has the right to
be informed of the charges against him/her, the evidence which the
school authorities have in support of the charges, and an opportunity
to explain his/her version of the facts. In addition, the student
has a right to appeal the principal's decision to the superintendent.
Finally, the student has the right to appeal the decision to the Board.
In
suspensions of longer than ten (10) days, the student shall have the
right to a hearing before the Board. The procedures for a hearing
in suspensions of more than ten (10) days are specified in Policy
7180, Procedures for Hearings on Expulsions.î
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SUPPLIES
Students
and parents are required to furnish certain school supplies. Lists
will be posted on or before August 1st.
TELEPHONE
Messages
and deliveries from home should be left in the office. Telephone messages
for students will be delivered as soon as possible. Students will
be called out of class only for an emergency.
Students
may use the classroom telephones only with the permission of the teacher,
principal
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TESTING
PROGRAM
The
Alaska Performance Standards are measurable expectations of what students
should know and be able to do in reading, writing and mathematics
at four key benchmark ages: 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, and 15-18. Students
will take the Alaska Benchmark Examinations in grades three, six and
eight. Beginning with the Class of 2002, high school students will
need to pass the Alaska High School Qualifying Examination in order
to receive a graduation diploma. These examinations will be based
on the Alaska Performance Standards, which have been adopted by the
State Board of Education.
The
State of Alaska has mandated that the California Achievement Test
be administered to all elementary students in grades 4 and 8 each
spring. The district also administers the California Achievement Test
to grades 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 at the same time. Kindergarten and first
grades will be assessed using a portfolio assessment system, which
will be shared with parents during conferences. Students in grades
3, 6, and 8 will be administered the Alaska Benchmark Examination
in the spring.
VISITORS
Visitors
are welcome in our school. Stop by the office and let us know you
are here. Student guests must receive approval from both the principal
and the classroom teacher at least one day before the visit is to
take place.
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers
are a mainstay of our school program. Please contact your child's
teacher or the office if you have time and talents to contribute.
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