HIGH
SCHOOL
POLICIES
Revised
Revisions in
Italics
STUDENT
DRESS GUIDELINES
Students are expected to exercise prudent judgment in the
selection of appropriate attire for school.
FOR SAFETY REASONS:
1.
No bare feet in the building.
2.
Teachers will establish appropriate guidelines for proper footwear
necessary for the safety of their classroom and work areas. (Shops,
gymnasium, science labs, etc.)
3.
Spiked jewelry, chains, or any jewelry that may cause injury or
constitute a hazard, are not permitted.
4.
No wallet chains.
5.
Length of pants must not go beyond the sole of the shoe and the
bottom of pant leg is a maximum of 26 inches in circumference.
6.
Baggy or excessively layered clothing that can conceal items
and/or poses a safety hazard is not permitted.
7.
Long hair needs to be secured while working near machinery and lab
situations.
8.
Loose clothing needs to be secured while working near machinery
and lab situations.
9.
Anything else that can be deemed a safety hazard.
OTHER ATTIRE WHICH DOES NOT MEET COMMUNITY STANDARDS:
1.
No clothes with explicit, suggestive or vulgar language or
symbols.
2.
No clothes with alcohol, tobacco or drug pictures, symbols or
wording.
3.
No clothes with pictures, symbols or words that can be perceived
as sexually harassing or gender demeaning.
4.
Coats, jackets or garments designed for protection from the
weather are not to be worn in school.
5.
Pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts must
be secured at the waist, no lower. Sag
style is not permitted.
6.
Undergarments should not be exposed in any way. However, if a buttoned shirt is worn over a
T-shirt, then the T-shirt is not considered an undergarment. A buttoned shirt need not be buttoned if the
shirt worn underneath covers at least 3 inches of the shoulder (as per #15).
7.
All shorts, skirts, skorts and top of
slits in skirts must touch the bottom of the fingertips with arms fully
extended.
8.
Book bags are permissible to carry to school but shall be stored
in student locker during the school day.
Book bags are not permitted to be carried to class, cafeteria, or any
other areas of the school building during the school day.
9.
Body piercing other than ears is not permitted to be worn in
school.
10.
Hats, scarves and/or bandanas,
sunglasses, visors, and sweatbands are not permitted to be worn in school by
male and/or female.
11.
Any apparel that is judged to be unhealthy or unsanitary (e.g.,
clothing that is dirty and/or gives off a foul odor) is not permitted.
12.
Each student is to maintain good personal hygiene.
13.
No ripped clothes or clothes with large exposed holes.
14.
No mesh/see-through tops unless a shirt is worn underneath.
15.
All shirts must cover the shoulder. This pertains to male and female. No halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops,
muscle shirts, tube tops, or other skimpy attire is permitted. No midriffs are to be exposed in the standing
or sitting position. Sleeveless shirts
and dresses are permitted if shoulders are covered by clothing of at least 3
inches in width (at its narrowest point).
Bra straps should be covered at all times. Underarm sleeve openings should not gap open
to expose undergarments or chest.
16.
No body suits, spandex or skintight outfits of any kind unless
covered with another layer of non-form fitting clothing.
Any District personnel can address
the dress code with the student and will send the student to the office if a
final judgment is to be made by the principal.
1.
Steps will be taken to correct the situation whether the article
of clothing is changed, removed, altered or covered.
2.
Discipline steps to be followed:
1st offense – written
warning
2nd offense –
writing assignment
3rd offense -
detention
3.
Persistent violations will result in suspension.
However complete these rules may
be, they can never cover all possible situations that may arise. If a matter cannot be resolved by
interpreting the rules above to the letter, then the solution to be adopted by
those responsible shall lie in a principle which follows as nearly as possible
the spirit of the rules.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance in school is a good
example of the connections of time and learning. Just as homework exemplifies learning,
regular attendance exposes students to a greater amount of academic content and
instruction. They have found that poor
school attendance usually reflects poor job attendance. Studies have shown that too many missed days
of school result in too many missed opportunities to learn, and can result in
failure, dropping out, or both.
GENERAL RULES
IF YOU ARE ABSENT OR LATE –
Students have three (3) days to bring in an excuse card signed by their
parent/guardian. Excuse cards are provided by the school district. Each excuse
is evaluated and a decision is made as to it being excused or unexcused.
Excused reasons include: personal illness, medical appointments, family
emergencies, impassable roads, or death involving immediate family. A student
who fails to bring in a written excuse within three (3) school days following
the absence will be marked as unexcused/illegal. After three (3) days of
unexcused/illegal absence, the student will be denied permission to make up
assignments or tests missed. This
includes unexcused early dismissals. if a student is
tardy three (3) times during a 20-day period, he/she will be assigned
detention.
When the
unexcused/illegal absence results from the failure to return a properly signed
excuse card, the student will be permitted to make up any work missed. However,
the student will be subject to the following discipline.
1st offense – 1 detention
2nd offense – 2 detentions
3rd offense – assigned to
school behavior room
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR WRITTEN
EXCUSES:
1. When returning to school after being absent,
students are to bring a written excuse using a school provided absence card,
signed by a parent or guardian, stating the exact reason why and the date(s)
for the absence. Regardless of the student’s age, all students residing with
parents or legal guardians must have an excuse signed by the parent or legal
guardian.
2. Bring the excuse to the Attendance Officer
sitting in the music room prior to homeroom period.
3. Students reporting to school following the
beginning of homeroom period are to bring the excuse card to the Attendance
Officer in the high school main office.
4. Students will receive an absent/tardy form
that is to be shown to their homeroom and classroom teachers prior to being
readmitted to class.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to make
sure the excuse card is received at the Attendance Office.
6. After the third day of absence, parents or
guardians are requested to notify the Main Office as to the nature of the
illness. At that time, you may request the student’s homework assignments for
the past excused absences.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up
all work missed during an absence. All work will be made up within a period of
time proportional to days absent. Daily homework assignment may be found on this
website by clicking on the Academic Assignments and Department News link on the top left hand side
of this page.
WHAT CONSTITUTES ˝ DAY
Arriving
after
Leaving
before
Absent
during school day for more than 2 hours
IF YOUR ABSENCES
INDICATES A PATTERN/EXCESSIVE ABSENSES:
Over
8 days – a warning letter will be sent home.
After
12 days –
You will
be required to submit a doctor’s excuse for each absence. Each day of absence without a doctor’s excuse
is determined to be unexcused upon
review of the administration on a case by case basis.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET MORE THAN 3 DAYS OF
UNEXCUSED/ILLEGAL ABSENCE
If you are under age 17 – The
District can exercise any or all of the following options:
1.
A warning letter will be mailed to your parents/guardian advising
them that the next unexcused (illegal) absence can result in notice to the
magistrate.
2.
Notice which will result in an appearance before the magistrate
with the accompanying fine.
3.
Referral will be made to Children and Youth Services.
If you are over age 17 – The
District can exercise any or all of the following options:
1.
You will be notified after 3 days of unexcused absences.
3.
Student will be dropped from the rolls.
DAILY
SCHEDULE –
ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
– Students arriving before
FIELD TRIPS
If a student exceeds
five (5) days of absences (excused or unexcused) prior to a field trip they may
be denied leaving school for a field trip. Permission slips must be signed by
parent/guardian before a student is permitted to leave for a field trip.
Parents are reminded to be on time when picking students up at the designated time set from a field trip.
VACATION TIME
The number
of different types of trips per year is not to exceed 2. The number of days is not to exceed 7 per
year.
During
vacation time, students will be permitted to make up any missed work/tests.
Vacation
days are granted with very little restrictions.
Procedure:
Write a letter to the principal requesting the vacation days. Include pertinent
information such as dates, where vacation is planned and that student will be
accompanied by an adult. Student will then be given a letter of approval that
student can use to notify his/her teacher to make arrangements to get
assignments and make up work. If a
parent/student applies for a vacation leave after the fact, their days will be
considered as unexcused/illegal.
LEAVING SCHOOL
Students
must present a note from parents/guardian in the morning requesting dismissal,
giving time of departure and reason. Some parent requests may be deemed
personal and would be unexcused.
Students
are not permitted to leave school without gaining permission from the nurse or
office. Doing so would be considered as
leaving school without permission.
Students
need to report to the office or nurse’s office if not feeling well. If a student spends time in the restroom
without reporting to the nurse or office, this will be considered as skipping
class.
Students
may leave school for dentist appointments, doctor appointments, family
emergencies, funerals, or other principal approved requests. (Written permission from a parent, legal
guardian, or designated school official is required.)
Students
may not leave school for hair appointments, tuxedo rentals, or unapproved
prom-related activities.
LATE TO CLASS OR SCHOOL
It is
important to arrive promptly to school and class. Failure to do so for unexcused reasons will
result with the following actions based on cumulative tardiness:
1.
Each student is allowed 3 unexcused lates
to school and 3 unexcused lates to class.
2.
4-6 offenses can result in up to 6 hours detention.
3.
Anything over 6 lates indicates habitual
offender and may result in suspension.
If discipline by detention has/has not been done, suspension may still
be assigned.
4.
Continued excessive lateness to school or class can result in
referrals to Children and Youth Services, referrals can be made to District
Magistrate, can require a medical excuse.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE INCLUDING EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Student
shall attend school in order to participate or attend practice and games that
day.
1.
Students must have entered school by
2.
If a student leaves school due to illness in the afternoon, the
student is ineligible to attend/participate that evening.
3.
If a student leaves on the last day of a school week, the student
is ineligible for any weekend contests.
4.
A student may be permitted to attend practice/games or participate
in extra-curricular events and be absent from school or arrive following
5.
Cannot participate in or attend any school-related function after
school if not in school that day. If student does, the day is considered
unexcused.
6.
If absence considered unexcused a student will not be permitted to
participate in extra-curricular activities.
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY POLICY
1. All students entering the library will
be admitted by pass only. The pass is to
be left at the desk upon entering and is to be picked up, properly signed when
leaving.
2. The student pass must be completed:
Full name, date, from and to, period, use of the library, time left study hall
and teacher permission. Students will be
sent back to study hall if passes are incomplete.
3. Each student must sign
his/her name and time on the sign-in sheet located at the desk and sign the
time returning to study hall. Teachers
check passes on return to study hall.
4.
Each study hall is to permit a maximum of five students at a time
to the library. When a student returns to study hall another may then have
library privileges. (Release students individually to cut down on hall
noise). Students should have good reason
to come to the library.
5.
Special pink reference passes issued by classroom teachers are to
be honored first. Other passes (white)
will be issued by the study hall teacher.
6.
Students just getting or returning a book or reading magazines are
to return to study hall before the end of the period. (Getting a book should take only 15-20
minutes). Magazines readers should leave
individually. Only students on pink
reference passes may bring textbooks
and other materials to the library.
7.
The library is not to be used for doing homework and no student
needs library services every day or every other period.
8.
Students with pink passes will remain the entire period and go to
their next class from the library. Their
passes will be kept by the librarian.
The pink reference pass must have the signatures of the teacher
assigning the work as well as the study hall teacher’s signature.
9.
Checking Out Books:
a.
Books are checked out for two weeks and renewed for two or more
weeks, unless someone else is seeking the use of the same book. Renewal may be denied.
b.
Reference books do not circulate without the librarian’s
permission. Their circulation is limited
to overnight use and pickup at end of the day.
c.
A fine of ten cents per book per day will be charged for overdue
books.
d.
Books may be checked out or returned in the morning or between
classes.
e.
Lost or damaged books will be charged to the students and the
money paid to the librarian for replacement copies.
f.
Current magazines are to be used in the library. Back issues may go out but will be handled as
reference materials with only overnight use.
10.
All students are to check with the librarian for use of the conference room. The librarian’s office (workroom) and the AV
rooms are off limits to students.
11.
Loafing in the library is not permitted. Loafers will be returned to study halls. Anyone defacing library property or causing a
disturbance will be returned to study hall and lose library privileges for a
week or longer.
12.
No locker passes or office passes will be issued from the
library. Rest room passes will be issued
only in extreme emergency.
13.
Be respectful and on your best behavior when visiting the library
and keep in mind that the library is open to large class groups as well as
individuals from study halls. If the librarian is busy plan accordingly and get
your work done quietly. Ask for help and wait your turn if you are in need of
assistance. Students should share library materials whenever possible if other
students are waiting for them. Allow
enough time to return to study hall before bell rings.
14.
Library cards are each person’s responsibility. Do not loan your card to anyone.
15.
Each person will retain his/her assigned card number from grade 7
through 12. Lost library cards are to be
reported to the librarian. A replacement
card costs $1.00.
16. Students must have a pass to enter the library
and must have their cards to check out any materials.
17. Food, candy, snacks, and drink are prohibited
in the library.
STUDENT VEHICLE POLICY
Students who desire to use transportation other than school buses
(automobiles, motorbikes, bicycles, etc) must first get permission from the
administration. To obtain permission the
student must:
1.
Secure a vehicle registration form from the office. Forms are to be completed and returned to the
office during the 1st week of school.
2.
List other students that will be riding with the driver.
The rules that follow govern student vehicles:
1.
Student vehicles are to be parked only in the area designated for
them.
2.
Students are not permitted to go to or move their vehicles during
the school day without permission from the office.
3.
The speed limit on school property is 15 miles per hour.
4.
Only licensed motor driven vehicles are permitted on school
property.
5. Any
indication of unsafe, reckless, or discourteous driving may
result in suspension and /or revocation of driving privileges. (Spinning Tires)
6.
All vehicles are subject to searches by school officials, law
enforcement agencies, and police canine units.
7. Driving privileges may be
suspended for excessive tardiness, absences, and poor academic performance.
8. The school is not
responsible for theft, vandalism to automobiles, or their contents.
9. Students are not permitted
to sit in cars for any reason. The
student is expected to vacate and lock his/her vehicle upon arrival at school
and to report into the building.
10.
Students are required to park between the yellow
lines. (Designated Parking Spot)
The school considers the use of an automobile to be one of the
most serious responsibilities assumed by students in the school. Therefore, all rules are expected to be
obeyed and will be strictly enforced.
STUDENT CONDUCT
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY –
SELF-DISCIPLINE
One of the
basic educational objectives is the development of self-discipline in
students. Towards this end all students
are encouraged to demonstrate acceptable behavior patterns in their personal
conduct, student-peer relations, relations with
adults, grooming and dress. Whenever
behavior patterns disrupt the learning climate of the school or the safety and
welfare of individuals, it shall become a matter of administrative action involving
the student and/or parent or guardian.
Effective
discipline serves two purposes. First,
it prevents the recurrence of a particular misbehavior in a student. Second, it is a learning experience for the
student, permitting him or her to see why certain rules have been made and why
they must be followed.
Our school
disciplinary policy, at minimum, has three objectives in mind:
1.
Preserving the kind of environment needed for effective
teaching.
2.
Dealing with disorderly conduct in a consistent way that corrects
students’ behavior while keeping them in school.
3.
Using out-of-school suspension or expulsion only as a last resort
and only when the other students’ education is significantly affected.
For these objectives to be met in
school, the student must learn basic discipline guidelines from both the school
and the home. Discipline must be
looked upon as important and necessary by the student, the parent, and the
school.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Please do not run in the halls or on the
stairs.
2. Students shall be in school/class on time
and ready to
learn.
3. Do not linger in the halls between classes.
4. Teachers have authority in all areas of the
school and
school
grounds. Not following their
instructions is
considered
as general defiance of authority.
5. We all have individual rights, however, we
have a
responsibility
not to infringe upon the rights of
others…(damage
to student property, distracting or
disruptive
behavior which interferes with another
student’s
right to learn).
6. While in school, students shall not fight,
possess or
use tobacco products, use or possess alcoholic drinks
and use or possess illegal drugs.
7. Treat fellow students and other persons with
respect.
Do not use
obscene or foul language in word or in
writing.
A SAMPLE OF THE SPECIFIC ACTIONS FOR VIOLATION OF GENERAL RULES:
First of
all, some students believe that punishment is an attack of their character or
personality. This is not true. A student is corrected for some conduct that
is not deemed appropriate. Once the
corrective action is administered and served, the issue is settled. Corrective action is to serve as a deterrent. Its purpose is to tell a student that “your
behavior in this particular incident was not accepted, and correct the behavior
and you will get along well.”
NOTE: Any out-of school suspended student may
not attend or participate in any school function until the last day of assigned
suspension is served.
FIGHTING
Any student who is involved in a
disagreement with another person is advised to seek the assistance of a
Guidance Counselor, Administrator, or teacher in an attempt to resolve a
problem rationally before a fight occurs.
DEFINITIONS
FIGHT – Any situation in which student
actions or inactions may be deemed to have caused or contributed to a physical
confrontation including, but not limited to, hitting or other actions in which
physical contact is made and/or situations in which one or both students have
sustained physical injury.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT – A
person is guilty of disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public
inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, he/she:
1.
Engages in fighting or threatening, or in a violent or tumultuous
behavior:
2.
Makes unreasonable noise;
3.
Uses obscene language, or makes an obscene gesture; or any act
which serves no legitimate purpose of the actor.
HARASSMENT – A person commits a
summary offense when, with intent to harass, annoy or alarm another person:
1.
He/she strikes, shoves, kicks or otherwise subjects him/her to
physical contact, or attempts or threatens to do the same; or
2.
He/she follows a person in or about a public place or places; or
3.
He/she engages in a course of conduct or repeatedly commits acts
which alarm or seriously annoy such other person and which serve no legitimate
purpose.
SIMPLE ASSAULT – A
person is guilty of simple assault if he/she:
1.
Attempts to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
causes bodily injury to another;
2.
Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon;
or
3.
Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent
serious bodily injury.
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – A
person is guilty of aggravated assault if he/she:
1.
Attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such
injury intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly under circumstances manifesting
extreme indifference to the value of human life;
2.
Attempts to cause or intentionally or knowingly causes bodily
injury to a teaching staff member, school board member, other employee or
student of any elementary or secondary publicly funded educational institution,
any elementary or secondary private school licensed by the Department of
Education or any elementary or secondary parochial school while acting in the
scope of his/her employment or because of his/her employment relationship to
the school.
PENALTIES
The following penalties will be
imposed for fighting:
1.
Fighting will result in up to three days or more suspension at the
discretion of Administration.
2.
In order to underscore the fact that fighting must not occur, the parties involved will be referred immediately to the
appropriate law enforcement authorities for possible criminal prosecution. This action would result in a citation or
arrest for either disorderly conduct, harassment, or
assault under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
Depending upon the circumstances, students who are under eighteen years
of age could be placed under the supervision of the Clarion County Juvenile
Authorities.
The possible penalties for
conviction in one or more of these areas may include:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
·
Fines up to $2500
·
Community service work
·
Up to one year in prison
HARASSMENT:
·
Fines up to $300
·
Up to 90 days in prison
SIMPLE ASSAULT:
·
Maximum of $2500 to $5000 fine
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT:
·
Fines up to $25,000
·
Up to 10 years in prison
DISCIPLINE
ASSIGNMENTS
We will use detention, suspension, school improvement, and/or alternative placement for discipline
assignments.
Any days of suspension, detention,
or eligibility will refer to actual school days.
Detention:
Detention will be scheduled two
nights per week until the activity bus.
The nights of detention will be assigned so that there will not be a
conflict with bus assignments. Detention
will be assigned at the discretion of the office.
Detention will not be a split
variety; it will be for the duration of the afternoon (dismissal until activity
bus).
Detention will be structured time
to include writing, readings, possible group activities…guest presenters,
etc. USE OF TIME NOT
JUST SPENDING TIME.
If a
student fails to stay for the required detention;
First failure to stay will
result in the detention being rescheduled.
Second failure to
stay will result in one day of in-school
suspension, and the student will still be expected to
complete the assigned detention.
Continued failure to complete
assigned detention can result in out-of-school suspension or alternative
placement. Number of days of alternative
placement will be at the discretion of the Principal.
NOTE: The
Administration retains the right to assign more severe punishment. The
Administration retains the right to use its discretion in all disciplinary
matters.
In-School Suspension:
Students’ suspended in-school will
immediately report to the supervised study room after homeroom each day of
their assigned suspension. Attendance
will be taken by the homeroom teacher.
Students will be required to remain in the supervised study room until
the end of the school day. No student
will be excused prior to the end of the school day except for a medical
appointment or emergency. No hall passes
will be issued; however, two five-minute lavatory breaks will be granted, one
for morning, one for afternoon. Students may carry their lunch on days of
suspension or purchase lunch in the cafeteria.
Students who are illegally absent from school during any of the days
assigned in-school suspension will result in additional disciplinary action at
the discretion of the administration.
Failure to report to in-school suspension upon
return will result in additional in-school or out-of-school suspension. Students who are tardy to school on days of
assigned suspensions must still report to the suspension room after registering
in the office. All missed time will be
made up during the next school day.
Teachers will send assignments and
tests to students assigned supervised study upon
request. It is the student’s
responsibility to bring textbooks, classroom assignments, and materials to the
supervised study room. Suspended students
will be given the appropriate credit for work completed in the supervised study
room. The strictest study rules will be
maintained.
A student who has been suspended,
in-school or out-of-school, will be allowed the same number of school days in
which to complete class-work, tests, examinations, and other missed
assignments, as the number of school days for which he/she was under
suspension. No student on any type of
suspension may attend or participate
in any school activity. It is the responsibility of students, to obtain any
work missed due to suspension from their teachers.
EXAMPLES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS:
1.
SKIPPING CLASS/LUNCH/STUDY HALLS-
1st Offense: 1 detention
2nd Offense: 2 detentions
3rd Offense: Under discretion of
Administration-detention,
suspension or combination of both.
2.
LEAVING SCHOOL WITHOUT PERMISSION OR WITHOUT
NOTIFYING THE OFFICE:
1st Offense: 2 detentions per periods skipped
2nd Offense: Suspension or a combination of detention and
suspension.
3rd Offense: Continual offenses may result in discipline
and a parent conference.
Note:
If you are sick and the nurse is not in, please do not walk out the door
without telling the office. If you need
help, we will get it for you. Otherwise,
it will be counted as skipping school.
Children and Youth Services will be notified.
3.
POSSESSION/USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY: Refer to Page 60.
4.
DISRESPECTFUL LANGUAGE OR UNCOOPERATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTED AT A
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, STUDENT TEACHER, OR TEACHER:
1st Offense: 1-3 days of suspension
2nd Offense: 3-5 days
of suspension
5.
DISRESPECTFUL OR FOUL OBSCENE LANGUAGE DIRECTED TO A FELLOW
STUDENT:
Offensive
language used in a hostile manner that can result in physical confrontation or
be perceived as verbal abuse to fellow students – teachers will refer for
Administrative action.
6. OPEN DISPLAY OF AFFECTION ON
SCHOOL PROPERTY:
This
includes kissing, affectionate embracing, clinging arm around each other’s
waist and similar affectionate actions in the school building and while leaving
or boarding school buses or private vehicles.
Holding hands is permissible.
1st Offense: Detention plus parent contact
2nd Offense: One day of suspension plus parent contact
3rd Offense: Three days of suspension.
7. UNEXCUSED LATENESS TO SCHOOL OR CLASS:
After the
third tardiness – one night of after-school detention (refer also to unexcused lates in Attendance section).
8. POSSESSION/USE-UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ANY
ILLEGAL DRUG, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, OR
MOOD-
ALTERING SUBSTANCE, IN SCHOOL OR AT ANY
SCHOOL
ACTIVITY IS UNLAWFUL, WRONG AND HARMFUL:
1st Offense: At the discretion of the Principal, 7-10
days of out-of school suspension plus contact with appropriate state agency
(medical personnel or police if necessary).
2nd Offense: Discretion of the Principal as to what
disciplinary action will be taken with possible recommendation of expulsion.
9. DAMAGE/VANDALISM (WILLFUL OR NEGLIGENT)
TO
STUDENT, TEACHER OR SCHOOL PROPERTY:
1st Offense: Could result in any or all of the
following:
a.
Parent contact
b.
Reimbursement of damages of property
c.
Detention
d.
Suspension
e.
Report to legal agencies.
10. CHEATING – TESTS, QUIZZES, PAPERS, PROJECTS:
1st Offense: Student receives “zero” (0) for the work
and parents contacted by teacher.
2nd Offense: Required parental conference, with failing
grade penalty for 9 weeks imposed.
11. CAFETERIA BEHAVIOR – STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED
TO
EAT THEIR MEALS IN AN ORDERLY MANNER:
Students
are not to leave without permission, not to throw food or to litter, cut line,
inappropriate behavior or offensive language.
Students are not to take food or drink out of the cafeteria. Discipline may include verbal warning,
assigned eating area, general cleaning of cafeteria, late dismissal, eating
lunch last, or similar corrective actions up to the discretion of the cafeteria
monitor. Students are permitted to carry
their lunch by traditional methods, i.e., brown bag, regular lunch boxes,
etc. Metal containers are not permitted.
Lunch
tickets are provided by the Federal Government.
Free and reduced lunch tickets are federally funded. Students stealing, willingly giving or
selling these lunch tickets are committing a federal offense and are subject to
district and/or federal disciplinary action.
6.
THE USE, POSSESSION, OR THREAT WITH WEAPONS, KNIFE, FIREARMS,
MARTIAL ARTS ITEMS, LASER POINTERS, OR ITEMS USED AS WEAPONS ON SCHOOL
PROPERTY:
Refer to
Page 55.
7.
RADIOS/TAPE PLAYERS/CD PLAYERS AND OTHER PERSONAL, VALUABLE OR
SENTIMENTAL PROPERTY ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE
BUILDING:
Equipment
will be placed in the office to be picked up at the end of the day.
8.
Students wishing to have publications published and distributed to
the students must have them reviewed and approved by the Principal prior to
publication. Disregard for this rule
will result in disciplinary actions being taken.
9.
Students are not permitted on elementary playground equipment and
are to remain on high school property while the elementary school is in
session.
10.
STUDENT LOCKERS:
Lockers
are the property of the school district and are not to be assumed a secured
area. No radios/tape players, CD
players, calculators, other personal, valuable or sentimental property or money
should be placed in any unsecured areas.
Any monies brought to school as proceeds of a fundraiser should be given
to the Advisor or taken to the Office immediately upon arrival to school. Use by the student is on a loan basis. The school may search student’s locker when
there is reasonable assumption the student is secreting evidence of an illegal
act, or when an alleged emergency exists and shall be done for the safety and
protection of the student body.
11. SCHOOL
LOCKS:
All
students are encouraged to use locks provided by the district. Locks are provided for student use. If a student uses a non-school lock,
duplicate keys or combinations need to be provided to the office. Otherwise, the lock will be cut to gain
access. Students are responsible for all
issued district school equipment and supplies.
Student will pay for or replace lost or stolen district policy.
12. FIGHTING
POLICY:
Refer to
Page 13.
13. SEXUAL
HARASSMENT:
Refer to
Page 69.
Unacceptable forms of student
behavior can be organized into three categories:
Level I. Acts of misbehavior usually resolved by
the classroom teacher.
Level II. Misbehaviors,
which by their seriousness or frequency, require
disciplinary action.
Level III. Misbehaviors, which are illegal or criminal in nature.
This section identifies some of
the unacceptable student behaviors and sites the disciplinary action violators
can expect. NOTE: This is only a listing of
some violations and disciplinary actions.
Final decisions are at the discretion of the administration.
LEVEL I
Types of
Infractions
Types of Disciplinary Actions For
Level I Violations
LEVEL II
Types of
Infractions
Types of Disciplinary Actions For
Level II Violations
·
Detention
Charges
filed with the district magistrate
LEVEL III
Types of
Infractions
·
Assault and/or battery (e.g.
fighting)
Types of Disciplinary Actions For
Level III Violations
ACADEMICS
The
Over the
four-year stay with us, a student could take nearly 30 of the total
offerings. To gain maximum benefit for
each student, care and thought needs to be taken in the initial course
selection.
Nobody
knows what the future holds and courses which may appeal to the student today
might not be the ones that should have provided the best background for further
education. Generally, the best indicators of future success can be traced to
proper background in English, Mathematics, and Science. There are critical areas
of course selection – choose and study the hardest ones appropriate for your
ability.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Requirements
are determined by state and local Boards of Education. Pennsylvania Department of Education
regulations require students to demonstrate proficiency on either the PSSA or a
local assessment aligned with the state standard. The local assessment can
include such elements as written work by students, nationally available
achievement tests, examinations developed by teachers to assess specific
standards and other measures. Clarion-Limestone requires students in grades 9
through 12 obtain at least twenty-four (24) units of credit in these areas.
Individual courses are aligned with state proficiency standards and assessment
procedures:
English………………………………………. 4 Credits
Mathematics……………………………….. 3 Credits
Science………………………………………. 3 Credits
Social Studies……………………………… 3 Credits
Arts and/or Humanities…………………. 2 Credits
Health and Physical Education………… 1 Credit
Special Interest Elective…………………. 8 Credits
In
addition to credit requirements other requirements for graduation and/or
participation in the graduation ceremony is completion of their senior project
and fulfillment of all disciplinary and financial obligations due the school.
SENIOR PROJECT
The
following is the state law we at Clarion-Limestone are obligated to follow:
CHAPTER 4 (Curriculum)
5.214 High School Graduation Requirements
(a) In order
to graduate from high school, a student shall demonstrate achievement of the student
learning under (5.202)
(b)
In order to graduate from high school, a student shall complete a
project in one or more areas of concentrated study under the guidance and
direction of the high school faculty.
The purpose of the project, which may include research, writing, or some
other appropriate form of demonstration, is to assure that the student is able
to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate
significant knowledge and understanding.
Projects may be undertaken by individual students or groups of students.
When the
project is completed, the student would have experienced positive interaction
with the faculty and have a portfolio he or she can use as reference after
graduating from high school.
The major
components of the project are as follows:
Aptitude test
Occupational research
Interview of professionals
Occupational shadowing
Personal resume
Oral Presentation
The
project will be sequential, starting in ninth grade with a research class. In tenth grade, each student will be assigned
a faculty advisor to help guide him or her to a completed project. The project is curriculum directed and should
be completed within the educational structure of the system.
CLARION-LIMESTONE SECONDARY
GRADING SCALE
Classroom
percentage marks and points are translated into letter grades according to the
following scale:
A---------------- 93% to 100%
B---------------- 85% to 92%
C---------------- 77% to 84%
D---------------- 70% to 76%
E---------------- 69% and below
I----------------- Incomplete
WP-------------- Withdrawal with passing grade
WF-------------- Withdrawal with failing grade
GRADING SYSTEM
Clarion-Limestone
School Board policy identifies the formal issuance of grades to promote a
process of assessment of student performance that informs the student and
parents of academic progress and provides a basis for bringing about
improvement. To facilitate this policy,
students and parents must have access to work submitted throughout the grading
period along with the objective criteria used to determine the level of
proficiency (open ended or essay type questions should have a rubric or
guidelines established for objectively identifying the criteria for grade
determination). Students
tests, research, homework, worksheets, quizzes, etc. used to determine a
students grade will be returned to the student to facilitate an opportunity to
reflect on the graded work thus increasing student opportunity for improvement.
In order
to successfully pass a course a student must maintain at least a passing
average in more than one-half (1/2) the total grades used in determining the
final grade for the course.
Example:
·
In a full year course there are five grades (the full nine weeks
grades plus the final examination grade) used to determine the final
grade. In other words, the student must
pass 3 of the 5 grading periods.
·
In a semester course, a student must pass 2 of the 3 grades used in
determining the final grade (two [2] nine-week grades plus the final exam).
THE “I” OR INCOMPLETE GRADE
In order
to gain the most benefit from any course the student is expected to complete
all major course requirements before the end of the school year. Any student who does not complete major
requirements of the course cannot expect to pass the course in full.
Therefore,
any “I” or incomplete given to the student during any grading period indicates
that the student must make up the assigned work within the specific time
(generally fifteen [15] school days after the end of the 9 weeks).
Any
student not converting the “I” to a grade could receive an “E” for the nine
weeks.
Exception: Some of the work is of the nature that can
only be completed within a certain class activity. If it is impossible for the students to
complete the work at a later date, the teacher has the option to offer
acceptable substitute work.
CONFERENCES
Conferences
are an excellent method of combining instructor and parental efforts to help
student achievement in the classroom.
Face to face discussions can straighten out misunderstandings before
they develop into problems for the student.
Contact the Guidance Counselor to arrange for parent/teacher
conferences.
PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE
·
Promotion shall be based upon successful completion of courses.
·
Promotion to grade 10 shall require a minimum of 4 units of
credit.
·
Promotion to grade 11 shall require a minimum of 8 units of
credit.
·
Promotion to grade 12 shall require a minimum of 16 units of
credit.
HONOR ROLL
Students
must have A’s in all subjects to be named to the high honor roll. To be placed on the honor roll, students must
have a grade point average of 3.25 or above in required subjects and cannot
have a D or E in any subject.
An
incomplete grade in a course automatically disqualifies a student from the high
honor and honor rolls.
HIGH HONOR ROLL
·
All A’s in all subject areas.
HONOR ROLL
·
Overall Quality Point Average (QPA) in subjects considered for
each grade level.
·
First level elective courses are not counted in the QPA (such as
Art I, Wood I, Foods I, etc.).
·
Seniors must take at least two of the four main
subject areas plus at least one second level or high course offerings.
·
There can be no “D” or “E” in any subject area 9-week grade.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
For many
students, selection as a member of the National Honor Society is the pinnacle
of their achievements in school. This
honor, recognized throughout the nation, is both the public recognition of
accomplishment and the private commitment to continued excellence on the part
of the new member. Because of the
importance placed upon this aspect of secondary school life, local chapters are
charged with creating a selection process that conforms to the national
guidelines, is applied fairly and consistently to all candidates and provides a
meaningful recognition of deserving students.
Selection
to NHS is a privilege, not a right.
Students do not apply for membership in the National Honor Society;
instead, they provide information to be used by the local selection committee
to support their candidacy for membership.
Membership is granted only to those students selected by the Faculty
Council in each school. This is not an
election, nor is membership automatically conveyed simply because a student has
achieved a specified level of academic performance. NHS is more than just an honor roll and the
extent to which the local chapter emphasizes the other components of the
selection process (leadership, service, and character) should be carefully
included in the selection process guidelines.
SELECTION PROCESS
·
Student must have a 3.25 cumulative from 9th grade.
·
Selection is determined at the end of the 3rd grading
period.
·
Applications will be given to all students who have a 3.25 in
grades 10, 11, and 12. Application must
be completed/returned.
Application includes information regarding activities in and out of
school; i.e., service projects, leadership roles in church and community.
·
Faculty Council – (Selected by Principal) meets and reviews
applications.
DISMISSAL PROCESS
At the
semester of every year, all members are checked to see if they are currently
maintaining a 3.25.
If not
maintaining 3.25, faculty council can vote for dismissal. Member receives verbal notification if they
are not maintaining a 3.25 and written notification if dismissed.
NON-SELECTION
Not
selecting a student who has already been identified as being academically
eligible can present a difficult situation for the chapter advisor and Faculty
Council. The situation is bound to
arise, however, given the necessarily subjective nature of some of the
requirements for membership.
Chapters
are not legally or constitutionally obligated to share with parents and
students information concerning specific students not selected for membership
in the Society.
Since the
chapter advisor is closest to the selection process, it is this individual who
is best prepared to provide immediate feedback.
Should students or parents still not be satisfied, the next level of
discussion should take place with the Principal. The Principal should, or course, listen to
the concerns of students not selected, or the parents of such students. Following such discussions, if the Principal
believes that some kind of technical or procedural mistake has been made, the
Principal may ask the Faculty Council to reconvene to review the
situation. Technical or procedural
errors might include the inadvertent omission of a student’s name from the list
of those qualified for induction, the erroneous averaging of grades or failure
to follow prescribed procedures.
Parents
and students must understand that no student has a right to be selected for
membership in a chapter of the National Honor Society.
Requests
or demands that members of the Faculty Council should be present for
interrogation on how each member evaluated the complaining student will be
firmly but politely refused.
The
National Council and the NASSP have no authority to review or overturn the judgement of the Faculty Council regarding selection of
individual members to local chapters.
RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM
The
purpose of the responsibility program is to promote citizenship, academics,
honesty, daily attendance, and general student responsibility. Students may
apply for the program by completing an application that may be obtained from
the principal’s secretary. Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point
average, receive a “yes” rating by the faculty/staff, and have exemplary
attendance (96% last quarter). The program is an earned privilege not a right.
Students “on responsibility” are permitted to use facilities such as the
computer lab, library, and the responsibility room as available. Hall passes
are not required, however students must sign out of
class to go to the appropriate room. Students on responsibility pass are not
required to sign back in at the end of the period. Students using the
responsibility pass are required to remain in the appropriate room until the
end of the period and should not be loitering in the hallways or locker alcove.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR GUIDELINES
The
extra-curricular activities in the
These
goals and qualities will help many students attain greater career success. From this framework, the following guidelines
have been established to help insure success:
ISSUANCE OF VARSITY JACKETS
Qualifications
to be eligible for varsity jacket:
Must have received a
varsity letter.
Sizing for
jacket scheduled 3 times per year:
after fall
sports, spring sports, and before the end of school.
Jackets
ordered at end of school will be delivered when school takes up in the fall.
Jackets
cannot be ordered unless the company received authorization
from the school.
DUTIES OF COACHES AND ADVISORS:
1.
To carry out all established rules and regulations to the best of
their ability.
2.
To set an example of good moral conduct and cooperation.
a.
To be unbiased and fair in all dealings with their respective
group.
b.
To work for what is best for the group and not for
self-convenience.
3.
Advisors and coaches have a responsibility to establish reasonable
rules and regulations for their respective groups. Rules are to be approved by
the athletic director (where applicable) and/or the High School Principal. Coaches and advisors rules shall be
distributed to each participating student and be posted in an appropriate area.
ADDITIONAL BAND/CHOIR RULES –
GRADES 9-12
Graded work – participating during class time.
Extra-curricular
– after school performances
Extra-curricular
events will fall under district guidelines of action and the instructors will
be responsible to set up their own additional guidelines and rules for
band/choir.
ELIGIBILITY:
Sports:
1.
Athletics – not age nineteen by June 30 of preceding year.
2.
Completed physical examination, signed and returned an informed
consent letter, and completed a medical treatment card before the first
practice is permitted. Physicals shall
not be performed earlier than six weeks prior to the first legal practice
date. All fees must be paid.
All:
1.
If a student is placed on a weekly ineligible list, that student
will remain ineligible for a minimum of one week.
2.
Medical insurance coverage.
3.
Must not be absent from school during the semester for a total of
20 or more school days.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Junior
High – Grades 7, 8, 9
High
School – Grades 10, 11, 12
Students
in Grade 9 may participate in high school activities only if invited as a guest
of a high school grade level student.
Graduates
will be permitted to attend as a guest to an activity if they are less than age
21. This individual must be a person in
good standing while in school and upon graduation.
HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Homecoming – grades 7 & 8 may attend
only if an
invited guest of a student in grades 9 – 12.
JR. HIGH ACTIVITIES – Specific dances
Junior High Prom
STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES – Will be
governed by student council and the advisor.
Attendance
at any other activity will be determined by the High School Principal on a case
by case basis.
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION AT VARSITY/JV
LEVEL BY FRESHMEN
(See page 63 under student activities)
FIELD TRIP PARTICIPATION:
Participation
in field trips conducted during or after the school day will be determined by
procedures for determining eligibility in student activities.
PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING
ELIGIBILITY:
All
teachers indicate which students are not passing for the grading period. All failures are compiled by the guidance
counselor and a directive to all coaches/advisors is made indicating which
students are eligible to participate for the following week. An academically ineligible student may not
play or perform in the actual event.
The
following will apply:
1st week of ineligibility –
at the coaches’ or advisors’ discretion permitted to practice.
2nd week of ineligibility –
no practice permitted.
After the 3rd consecutive
week of ineligibility – the student is dropped from the
extra-curricular activity.
YEAR LONG ACTIVITIES
Academically
ineligible students may not participate in the actual event. The following will apply:
1st week of ineligibility –
at the advisors’ discretion permitted to
practice.
2nd week of ineligibility –
no practice permitted.
After 3rd consecutive week of
ineligibility, the student will be out
of the activity for the remainder of the nine weeks or a
minimum of three weeks.
After the
suspended time from the activity, the student can return to the
activity if they are in good academic standing.
In the
event the student is ineligible for 3 consecutive weeks again, they will be removed from the extra-curricular
part of the
activity with no opportunity to return.
The PIAA
rule of 15 days of suspension pertaining to the 9 weeks grade and District
Policies for weekly and 9 weeks are two separate policies and do not affect
each other.
SENIOR RECOGNITION
In the
event a student is ineligible the week of senior recognition, they will be
permitted to participate in the senior recognition ceremony but not participate
in the scheduled activity itself.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC – The
primary purpose of attending school is to obtain an education, which will be a
foundation for the future. At
Clarion-Limestone we strive to encourage our students to excel beyond the
minimum requirement of passing four full-credit subjects, or the equivalent, as
established under the regulations set forth by the PIAA.
In order
for a student to be eligible to participate during a nine-week period, a
student needs to have maintained an overall 2.0 during the previous grading
period. This is determined by classes
which are .50 credit or greater with the exception of music and repeated
courses.
Students
who are repeating an entire grade are ineligible to participate.
GRADES 7-11 – Students must pass the
four full credit subjects or their equivalent
as established by the PIAA. Three of these four classes must be in the core
subjects of math, science, English, and
social studies. The elective(s) can comprise the balance of the needed
credit(s).
Any
student repeating a course required for graduation may not utilize the course
as one of the three classes which must be passed in the core area.
GRADE 12 – At the twelfth grade
level, a student will need to pass all subjects which are needed to graduate
(minimum of 4 credits). To maintain eligibility,
seniors must remain on course for graduation.
To help ensure graduation requirements are met, the following criteria
will apply:
A senior
must be passing the 4 credits established by the PIAA and any other courses
necessary for his/her graduation requirement.
There is a possibility of five, six, seven, or eight credits determined
on individual case(s).
1.
A senior, who at any time during a nine-week period, is turned in
for having a failing grade in any mandatory class will be placed on academic
probation.
2.
A senior on academic probation will receive a written notice of
his/her academic status from the high school office.
3.
A senior on academic probation will remain on probation until the
grade is brought up to a passing mark.
4.
At the end of the first nine-week grading period, a senior
receiving a passing grade in a mandatory class, receives the privilege of
academic probation for the next grading period.
This will also apply for the final grade earned for the second and third
nine-week grading periods.
5.
If, at the end of any nine-week grading period, a senior receives
a failing grade in a mandatory subject for graduation, he/she may not go on
academic probation for the remainder of the school term for that specific
class.
6.
Any senior not qualifying for academic probation in any mandatory
class, must uphold the weekly eligibility requirement, maintaining a cumulative
passing grade from the first day of the current nine-week grading period.
7.
If, at the end of the third nine-week grading period, a senior has
failed each of the first three grading periods, he/she will be academically
ineligible for the remainder of the school term.
DETERMINATION
OF WEIGHTED CLASSES
GRADE
AVERAGES: DETERMINED BY
FINAL
GRADE:
A=4 A=5
B=3 B=4
C=2 C=3
D=1 D=2
E=0 E=0
I=0 I=0
To convert
the letter grade to numerical value, add the total and divide by the number of
five-day-a-week classes during the nine-week period. Classes that meet less than five days a week
will count as .5 of a class.
Activities
for September are based upon the final grades of the previous year. A student is not eligible to participate for
the first 15 days of school if he/she has not passed the minimal credit
requirements based on his/her final grade.
At no time
shall the 2.0 grade point average as determined by Clarion-Limestone High
School be mistaken for the 2.0 grade point average determined by the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse for high school students. The NCAA 2.00 grade point average is
determined by grades earned in a core curriculum of at least 13 academic
courses, which were successfully completed during grades 9 through 12. These include the following:
NCAA
REQUIREMENTS DIVISION I DIVISION
II
English
Core 4
years 3
years
Math Core* 2 years 2
years
Science
Core 2
years 2
years
Social
Science Core 2 years 2
years
From
English, Math or
Science 1
year 2
years
Additional
Core (English,
Math, Science, Foreign
Language, Social
Science, Computer
Science, Philosophy,
Nondoctrinal
Religion) 2 years 2
years
Total Core
Units Required 13 13
*For
students enrolling as college freshmen during 1996-97 and thereafter, Division
I certification requires 2 years of math, including at least 1 year of algebra
and 1 year of geometry (or a course for which geometry is a prerequisite).
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:
Please refer to Page 5.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
The use of illicit drugs are unlawful and possession/use of
alcohol and tobacco is wrong and harmful.
1. DRUGS/ALCOHOL – The use of and/or
possession of alcohol
or drugs on or
off school property during the season or school
is prohibited.
FIRST
OFFENSE:
a. Immediate removal from the current
team or activities
that are in season, or currently participating in and
ineligible for remainder of the season.
b. In the event the violation occurs in
the last nine
weeks of the school year it will carry over in to the
first 15 days of the new school term.
c. Student will be eligible to practice
but ineligible to
compete in the next season in which the student
would be enrolled for 15 school days from the first
legal practice date.
d. Student will be referred to
appropriate agency for
evaluation and/or appropriate law enforcement
agencies.
SECOND OFFENSE:
a. Ineligible to practice and compete for
one calendar year
from the anniversary date of the offense.
3.
STEROIDS – The use
of anabolic steroids is prohibited on or
off school
property except for a valid medical purpose.
Bodybuilding, muscle
enhancement, or strength or the
enhancement
of athletic ability is not a valid medical
purpose.
FIRST OFFENSE:
a. Suspension from athletics for the
remainder of the
season and the school year.
SECOND OFFENSE:
a. Suspension from athletics for the
remainder of the
season and the school year plus the following athletic
year.
THIRD OFFENSE:
a. Permanent suspension from school
athletics.
NOTE: A medical evaluation to determine that
no
residual evidence of steroids exists will be taken prior
to
resuming
athletics.
4.
TOBACCO USAGE – The use
of tobacco on or off school
property in any
form is prohibited by a team member.
FIRST OFFENSE:
a. Suspension from one game.
SECOND OFFENSE:
a. Removed from the team for the
remainder of the season.
SUMMER RULES
The school
believes the use of the preceding items are detrimental to student health and
ability at all times. The rules are in
effect and will be applied if an infraction is observed by district personnel
to the following season.
IMPROPER CONDUCT
Any
conduct unbecoming a school representative that may include the following are
grounds for removal or temporary suspension by advisor, coaches and/or
administration:
1.
Being arrested or cited and convicted under the Pennsylvania Crime
codes.
2.
Cheating on an examination, test or other work.
3.
Defacing, destruction, or illegal possession of school property.
4.
Improper conduct on a school team bus (as determined by advisors
or coach).
5.
Failure to attend scheduled practices, meetings, games, or meets
without notifying and receiving approval of the coach or advisor.
6.
Failure to follow a direct order or established rule given by the
coach, advisor, and/or administration.
The
advisors, coaches, and/or administration have the obligation to discipline any
student involved in any incident that may not be covered in the rules and which
may be deemed improper.
Extra
curricular activities are open to all students regardless of mental or physical
ability, religion, race, or sex.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
FOR
INTERNET AND COMPUTER
TECHNOLOGY
The
computer and electronic network is a limited educational forum and is provided
for students and staff to conduct research and communicate with others on
school-related projects. Independent
access to network services is provided to persons who agree to act in a
responsible and considerate manner.
Access is a privilege not a right.
Access entails responsibility.
Individuals are responsible for their behavior and communication over
the network. The following guidelines
will govern the use of the Internet, computer equipment, and computer software:
1.
Statements made on the network are not interpreted to be private. In order to maintain system integrity and
prevent inappropriate use, the district reserves the right to monitor usage of
the Internet and related computer technology including, but not limited to,
electronic mail.
2.
All use of the Internet, computer equipment and computer software
must be in support of the educational program.
It is not to be used for personal use including, but not limited to:
·
profit purposes
·
non-school related activities
·
harassing others
·
sending, receiving, or displaying offensive messages or pictures
including sexually-oriented pornographic materials
·
using obscene language, hate mail or discriminatory remarks
·
unauthorized use of chat lines
·
lobbying
·
advertising
3.
Use of the Internet, computer equipment or software for fraudulent
or illegal copying, communication, taking material or modifying material in
violation of the law is prohibited and will be referred to the appropriate
authorities.
4.
Loading and/or using unauthorized games, programs, files or other
electronic media is prohibited.
5.
The illegal use of copyrighted software is prohibited.
6.
The network shall not be used to disrupt the work of others;
hardware or software shall not be destroyed, modified, or abused in any way.
7.
The individual user shall be responsible for any damages to the
equipment system and software resulting from deliberate, vandalistic or willful
acts.
8.
Only software purchased by Clarion-Limestone may be installed
unless verified for legitimate ownership and scanned for viruses by
Clarion-Limestone computer personnel.
9.
Established computer lab procedures should be adhered to and
enforced at all times.
Failure to
follow the policies listed can result in disciplinary actions including, but
not limited to, cancellation of all computer privileges, suspension, and legal
prosecution.
Specific
guidelines for Internet and computer technology usage can be found in the
Library and computer labs. These
guidelines will cover student personal safety, illegal activities, systems
security, inappropriate language, respect for privacy, computer resources
limits, plagiarism and copyright infringement, inappropriate access to material
and District limitation of liability.
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE TO SECONDARY
STUDENTS
ACADEMY OF ALLIED HEALTH:
(5 half days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
A new program for seniors only, the program is
designed to provide students with a better
understanding
and an appreciation for careers in the health field. As students are
meeting the required academic courses necessary for the pursuit of a health
career in higher education, they are also participating in a hands-on career
exploration program. Students will go to health care or medical sites for three
days a week for three weeks on a rotation basis. Every fourth week is spent in
the classroom for clinic reports. (
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS: Students will receive up to three years of mechanics, simple metal work, basic
woodworking, basic construction,
basic electricity, oxyacetylene, TIG/MIG and
AC/DC welding operations, power equipment, computer applications and conservation.
A working knowledge of hydraulics,
power trains, plumbing and residential house wiring
will also be developed.
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE:
(5 half days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
This
curriculum is designed for all individuals interested in medical careers. The
program includes background information in medical, nursing, dental, laboratory
imaging and rehabilitative occupational areas. Individual course selections
include Dental Assisting, Nursing Assisting, Medical Assisting, and Child Care.
Nurse’s Aide and Dental Radiologist certifications are available upon
completion of related programs. (
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY:
(5 half
days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
Students
can pursue the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications. Areas to be covered
include engine repair, automatic and manual transmissions, suspension and
steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, and
engine performance. Students may also be certified by NATEF and as a state
license inspector. (
BUSINESS EDUCATION: The program is designed to provide basic skills needed for the office environment
as well as provide basic accounting
knowledge needed for the office, retailing
and for further education. Courses cover
topics in word processing, typing,
shorthand, office procedures and accounting.
COMPUTERIZED MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT:
(5 half
days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
Students
learn skills in human relations, advertising, display, merchandising,
management, selling, record keeping, buying and distribution, pricing and
entrepreneurship. Every student has the opportunity to receive Microsoft Office
User Specialist certification in both Microsoft Word and Excel. This program
offers opportunities to compete in marketing career area at the district, state
and national levels through DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of
America). (
COMPUTER SYSTEMS/NETWORKING:
(5 half days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
This
program will prepare individual with the technical skills required to support
networks and network users. Possible skill development includes network design,
security, web site design, computer repair and client support. Possible
certifications include A+, Network+, and Microsoft Networking. Prerequisite of Algebra or Pre-Algebra with a “C” or better.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY:
(5 half
day /week-2 semesters,3 credits)
This program prepares students to find
employment in
(5 half
days/week-2semesters,3 credits)
The
Academy’s curriculum consists of hair styling, permanent waves, hair coloring,
bleaching, straightening, hair testing, and scalp care. Also included in this
program is instruction about the skin, which includes facial treatments and
cosmetics. Students learn proper manicuring methods as well as sales theory ,
maintaining client’s hair record cards, state laws and diseases of the skin.
Students may be eligible to become a certified cosmetologist. (
CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY:
(5 half days/week-2 semesters, 3
credits)
Students
in this program can prepare themselves with the training necessary for
entry-level jobs in the food service industry. Skills acquired include
commercial food preparation, sanitation, inventory control and cake decorating.
Job possibilities include prep cook, baker, waiter or waitress. (
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY:
(5 half days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
This eight
unit program covers electronic engine controls, computerized systems in trucks,
drive components, gas/TIG/arc welding, mechanical fuel systems, and gas and
diesel engine overhaul. Most seniors will be offered a Co-op position their
senior year. Students can receive certification from Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) in refrigeration and certification from Freightliner Truck
Corporation
(
DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS (CO-OP): Co-op is designed as a transitional program between school and the
work world. The classroom portion covers business cycles, employee/employer relationships, human skills relationships, taxes, basic economics,
work ethics and personal development. Students may be dismissed early from school if work and student schedules
permit.
DIVERSIFIED OCCUPATIONS:
(1 half day/week-2 semesters, 2 credits)
Senior students, who cannot attend the
FAMILY/CONSUMER SCIENCE: The program is oriented to emphasize basic skills and knowledge needed for
the homemaker, food service occupations
and adult living. The food
component covers nutrition and a range of knowledge and skills needed in the selection, preparation and handling of
food. Other courses include fabric
selection and sewing skills,
prenatal and childcare, budgeting, credit, consumer purchasing, family and adult living skills.
PRE-ENGINEERING RELATED TECHNOLOGIES:
(5 half
days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
For the
student who likes to learn how things work, this new program will be
interesting as well as challenging. Skills in the nine stations will include
CAD/CAM, electrical electronics, robotics, thermal, hydraulics, material
testing, mechanical, plastics, and project protyping.
Prerequisite of Algebra or Pre-Algebra with a “C” or better.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
(5 half
days/week-2 semesters, 3 credits)
Protective
Services prepares students for a variety of exciting careers in law enforcement
and emergency medical services. Law enforcement is studied for two years. The
third year is spent covering fire fighting and the emergency medical field.
Physical fitness is highly stressed. Students are taught self-defense, CPR and
firearms. This program helps to prepare the student for entrance into the
police academy. Students who complete
the three year program with a “B” average and instructor’s recommendation will
receive six credits from
WELDING & FABRICATION:
(5 half day/week-2 semester, 3 credits)
Students
are trained to become successful in the welding fields using state of the art
equipment. The different types of welding include Oxy-acetylene, arc, MIG, TIG,
pipe, and dual shield. Plasma cutting, blue print reading and pipe welding will
also be taught. Certification from the American Welding Society may be
obtained. Most senior students
participate in Co-op their senior year gaining valuable skills and a
paycheck. (
TECH PREP
Tech Prep
is a cooperative program between high schools and colleges. The program involves combining courses in
regular subjects such as mathematics, science, and communication, with
vocational skill areas. The regular
academic courses will apply the information to real-world circumstances. Students will be learning things the way
they’ll need to know them on the job.
Tech Prep
brings together the four years of high school beginning in the ninth grade with
the associate degree technology programs.
Students who may not be interested in attending four years of college –
but who want a solid career with significant income potential – are prime
candidates for Tech Prep. Business and
industry employers are looking for workers who have academic and hands-on
skills or who are willing to develop them.
The
program identifies prospective associate degree students while they are still
in high school and provides a specific curriculum with emphasis in math,
science, technology, and communications.
The objective of Tech Prep is to strengthen curriculum and to avoid
duplication.
Tech Prep
offers students a broad foundation of course work that can be applied to a
cross-section of occupations. This
course work serves as a foundation to a variety of specialty technical areas,
so that if an area loses its marketability, a worker can change occupations
more quickly.
DISTRICT
POLICIES
Drug-Free
Workplace........................................................ 46
Tobacco
Use....................................................................... 47
Administration
of Prescribed Medication......................... 48
Administration
of Non-Prescription Medication.............. 49
School
Nurse..................................................................... 50
Weapons
and Dangerous Instruments............................. 55
Student
Rights and Responsibilities................................ 55
Corporal
Punishment........................................................ 56
Alcohol/Other
Drug Awareness........................................ 58
School
Tobacco Control..................................................... 60
Student
Activities............................................................. 61
Athletic
Participation at Varsity/JV Level....................... 62
Search of
School Property................................................. 63
Seizure.............................................................................. 63
Nondiscrimination............................................................ 63
Missing or
Stolen Lunch Tickets..................................... 64
Student
Meals-Cash Charges …………………………………65
Duties and
Responsibilities of School Bus Drivers.......... 66
Asbestos
Management Plan.............................................. 67
Testing Program................................................................ 67
Annual
Notice.................................................................... 68
Guidelines
for Freedom from Sexual Harassment........... 69
Policy of
Sex Equality in Education................................... 70
Protection
of Pupil Rights Act............................................ 71
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
3006 It shall be the policy of the Board to comply, in all respects
with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Public Law 100-690, S 5152, and Act
191 of 1988, 24 P.S. S 257.
3006.1 Prohibition Against Possession of Drugs
in the Workplace. It is the declared policy of the Clarion-Limestone Area School
District that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession
or use of a drug or controlled substance, within the meaning of S 102 of the
Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. S 802 or the Controlled Substance, Drug,
Devise and Cosmetic Act, 35 P.S. S 780-102 et. seq.,
is prohibited in the workplace. The
3006.2 Penalty for Violation of the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Employees of the
3006.3 Employee’s Notification to
3006.4 Drug-Free Awareness. The
3006.5 Distribution of this Policy. The
Adopted:
TOBACCO USAGE
3470 In accordance with the Pro-Children Act of 1994, the following
policy regarding tobacco usage will apply:
1.
Smoking is prohibited within any part of the indoor or outdoor
facilities of the Clarion-Limestone elementary or secondary buildings.
2.
Smoking is defined to include all uses of tobacco and smokeless
tobacco including cigars, cigarettes and pipes.
3.
Smoking is prohibited on school buses and vehicles contracted for
school purposes, school parking lots and any and all other school property.
4.
Any district employee, district contractor or employee of a
contractor violating the tobacco policy will receive a verbal reprimand for the
first offense and a written reprimand for the second offense stating that any
further violations may lead to suspension or other forms of disciplinary
action.
5.
Visitors observed smoking or using tobacco products shall be asked
to refrain. If the individual fails to
comply, the building administrator or district personnel shall: (a) ask them to
leave the facility; (b) if refusal persists, notify local police asking that
they be arrested for defiant trespass.
Revised:
ADMINISTRATION OF
PRESCRIBED MEDICATION
4202 The administration of prescribed medication to a student will be
permitted only according to this policy.
4202.1 A school district consent form for the administration of
prescribed medication shall be completed and signed by the parent, guardian, or
person in loco parentis before any prescribed
medication may be administered. A
properly executed consent form shall authorize the administration of prescribed
medication and shall relieve the Board and its employees of all liability for
administration of prescribed medications.
4202.2 No medications shall be administered except in accordance with the
physician’s written request for administration of a specific dosage. The written request shall include: 1) date;
2) student’s name; 3) name of medication, dosage, how administered, time
schedule and length of time to be administered in school; 4) possible side
effects or contraindications; 5) any curtailment of specific school activity;
6) a list of any other medications which have been prescribed by the physician;
and 7) physician’s signature and telephone number.
4202.3 Prescribed medication delivered to the school by the parent,
guardian, or person in loco parentis, or student
shall be recorded in a log, with date and name and amount of medication
delivered being noted.
4202.4 Prescribed medication delivered to the school must be in a
properly labeled container with 1) student’s name; 2) name of physician; 3)
date of prescription; 4) name of medication, dosage and frequency of
administration; and 5) name and telephone of pharmacy.
4202.5 Prescribed medication shall be administered by the school nurse,
except in his/her absence, prescribed medication may be administered by other
school district personnel designated by the administration to perform this
function.
Adopted:
ADMINISTRATION OF NON-
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
4203 The School nurse, with the written approval of the school
physician and the parent, guardian, or person in loco parentis,
may administer non-prescription medication to students.
4203.1 Only those non-prescription medications which have been approved
by the school physician shall be administered to students.
4203.2 A school district consent form for the administration of
non-prescription medication shall be completed and signed by the parent,
guardian, or person in loco parentis before any
non-prescription medication may be administered. A properly executed consent form shall
authorize the administration of non-prescription medication and shall relieve
the Board and its employees of all liability for administration of
non-prescription medication.
4203.3 The only school employee authorized to administer non-prescription
medication to students shall be the school nurse.
Adopted:
SCHOOL NURSE
The
services of the school nurse are an important part of the total educational
program in our schools. The District
employs one full-time certified school nurse and one full-time health
paraprofessional whose services are divided, as equally as possible, among the
two buildings in the District. Many
types of examinations are conducted as prescribed by law. First aid services are an important part of
the nurse’s work and are necessary because of minor injuries which occur and
because of unexpected illnesses which affect our pupils.
The nurse’s office is for
students who become ill at school. A student
is sent to the
nurse’s office by his/her teacher to be evaluated.
A student who is assessed by the school nurse as being too ill to attend
class is sent home. Parents are expected
to provide a local phone number where someone can
be reached to provide transportation
for an ill child. A child will not be excused to go home because
of illness unless the
parent or designated person is contacted.
The school nurse is available to all
elementary students from
The school nurse is available in the high
school from
Screenings: The following state-mandated services are
provided to each student each year:
Dental – Grades 1, 2, 4-6
Vision – Grades K-12
Hearing – Grades K-3,
7, 11, and Spec. Ed.
Scoliosis – Grades 6 and 7
Physicals – Grades K, 6 and 11
The school employs Dr. Tim Brooks to
complete the school required physicals along
with all sport physicals. This includes
football, basketball, volleyball, track, cheerleading, cross-country and
Special Olympics.
PRESCRIPTION/NON-PRESCRIPTION
MEDICATIONS
On
occasion, the nurse is asked to administer over-the-counter non-prescription
medication such as Pepto-Bismol, Tylenol, or Caladryl. Generally, if a parent or guardian wants
his/her child to receive over-the-counter drugs, it is the responsibility of
the parent/guardian to make such drugs available to the child in the
appropriate quantity and to send such medication to the school with the child
to be used as needed. The nurse and
other school employees cannot be responsible for the storage and administration
of non-prescription drugs sent from home.
The school
nurse does keep on hand a limited supply of non-prescription medications which
she/he may administer in accordance with District Policy 4203.
Prescription
drugs, which you want the nurse to administer, should be given to the nurse in
the original container with the dosage and time of administration clearly
marked. The nurse can then accurately
follow the directions of the attending physician. Please do not send prescription drugs in
containers other than the original containers.
The nurse may not administer medications from an improperly marked or an
unmarked container. All prescribed
medication will be administered in accordance with District Policy 4202.
The
non-prescription medications listed below may be administered by the school
nurse:
Tylenol
– 325 mg 1 or 2 tablets may be given by mouth at the discretion of the R.N.
Pepto-Bismol
or antacid – 1 to 2 tablespoons may be given by mouth.
Ibuprofen
– 200 mg 1 or 2 tablets may be given for menstrual cramps or pain.
Kaopectate – per directions on the bottle, may be given for
simple diarrhea.
Chloraseptic, Cepacol or Sucrets – may be
given for throat irritation.
Benadryl
Elixir – 3 to 5 tsp. every 4 hours “prn” may be given for allergic reactions.
Adrenalin
– ˝ cc to 1 cc may be given by injection for severe
allergic reactions by the
R.N. at her discretion, then the family
and school doctors will be notified.
Campho-phenique – may be used for cold sores.
Anbesol – may be used for toothache.
Caladryl – may be used for insect bites and minor skin
irritations.
Hydrogen
Peroxide or Zephiran Chloride – aqueous 1:750 may be used to cleanse
wounds.
Bacitracin, neomycin,
or polymyxin ointment – may be used for minor burns or
irritations.
Dacirose or saline
solution – may be used for eye irritation.
Ben-gay
or analgesic balm – may be used for relief of minor muscle aches.
Ipecac
syrup – may be used to induce vomiting at the discretion of the R.N. and
then the family
and school doctors will be notified.
Regulations Concerning
Communicable Diseases
Parents
should have any suspected communicable disease confirmed by a doctor and
should notify the school nurse if a child has a communicable disease. If the disease is to be reported to the
County Health Department, the nurse will report it.
The
following diseases require isolation and exclusion from school until a
doctor certifies that the child may return to school: Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever, Polio,
Meningitis, Hepatitis, and Typhoid Fever.
Any child
excluded from school with pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) must be treated
by a physician and must bring a doctor’s certificate in order to be re-admitted
to school. Any absence after three
days will be considered an unexcused absence unless a longer absence is
specified by the doctor.
Any child
excluded from school with an infectious skin condition such as Impetigo,
Scabies, Ringworm or Acute Contagious Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
shall be re-admitted to school with a permit from his/her family
doctor.
Students
shall be excluded from school who have been
diagnosed by a physician or are suspected of having the disease by the school
nurse for the indicated period of time for the following diseases:
Measles
– four days from the onset of rash.
Incubation period: 7-14
days
Rubella
– (German Measles)(3 day measles) four days from the
onset of rash.
Incubation
period: 14-21 days.
Pertussis – (Whooping Cough) four weeks from the onset or seven
days from
appropriate
antimicrobial therapy.
Incubation period: 7-14
days.
Chicken
Pox – six days from the last crop of vesicles.
Incubation period: 14-21
days.
Mumps
– nine days from the onset or until subsidence of swelling.
Incubation period: 14-21
days.
Respiratory Streptococcal infections including Scarlet Fever – not less than
7 days from the onset if no physician is in attendance or 24 hours from appropriate antimicrobial therapy
Acute Contagious Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – 24 hours from appropriate antibiotic
therapy.
Ringworm
– all types – until judged by the child’s physician
Scabies
– until judged by the child’s physician
Impetigo
– Contagiosa – until judged by the child’s physician
Pediculosis capitis (lice-scalp) – until judged non-infective by the child’s physician
Pediculosis corpora
(lice-body) – until judged non-infective by
the child’s physician.
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
REGULATIONS contain the following requirements:
Exclusion of pupils showing symptoms: The school nurse shall exclude immediately a
person
showing an unusual skin eruption, having
soreness of the throat or having signs or symptoms of whooping cough or
diseases of the eyes. The exclusion and the
reasons
prompting it shall be reported to the health authority of the municipality or
county in which the school is situated, together with the name and address of the person
excluded.
Readmission of pupils showing symptoms: A person may not be readmitted until the nurse
in the school is satisfied that the condition for which the child
was excluded is not
communicable or until the child presents a
certificate of recovery or noninfectiousness from
the physician.
Admission of exposed or isolated pupils: No person who has been absent from school by
reason of having had or because of residing on premises where there has been a
disease for which isolation is required may be readmitted to school without the permission of the
health authorities.
The person shall be required to secure permission whether or not there
has been a physician in attendance or whether or not isolation has
been established in the household.
IMMUNIZATIONS –
Clarion-Limestone School District will keep in accordance with Pennsylvania
School Immunization requirements as stated in 28 PA Code, Ch 23 by the
Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following vaccines:
3 doses of tetanus*
3 doses of diphtheria*
3 doses of polio
2 doses of measles**
1 dose of mumps**
1 dose of rubella (German
measles)**
Children ENTERING SCHOOL (at K or grade 1) need the
following
vaccines:
4 doses of tetanus*
(1 dose on or
after the 4th birthday)
4 doses of diphtheria*
(1dose on or
after the 4th birthday)
3 doses of polio
2 doses of measles**
1 dose of mumps**
1 dose of rubella (German
measles)**
3 doses of hepatitis B
1 dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or history of
disease
*
Usually given as DTP or DTaP or DT or Td
** Usually given as MMR
The only exemption to the school laws for immunizations are medical
reasons or religious beliefs. If you feel strongly that either of these
exemptions applies to you or your child, you must report to the school nurse
before the first day of school to sign a statement of exemption. If your child
is exempt from immunizations, he/she may be removed from school during an outbreak.
WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS
INSTRUMENTS
6527 Dangerous weapons and replicas of weapons are forbidden on school
property.
No student shall knowingly possess, handle, or transmit knives,
ice picks, explosives, machetes, firearms, air guns, irritating or poisonous
gases, poisons, or other objects that are fashioned with the intent to use,
sell, harm, threaten or harass students, staff, parents or patrons in any
school building, on any school premise, on any school bus, or off the school
grounds at any school activity, event or function before, during or after
school hours.
In order to attempt to reduce or discourage the presence of
weapons, the Board of Education has authorized the use of metal detectors in
certain circumstances prior to entry to the building where a heightened danger
or concern to students and staff justifies a limited intrusion into a student’s
personal property.
Any student violating this policy may be suspended or expelled in
compliance with the requirements of the “Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994”, Act 26,
or similar legislation.
Weapons under control of law enforcement personnel are
permitted. The Superintendent and/or his
designee may authorize other persons to possess weapons in the school building
which are used in conjunction with a lawful, supervised school activity or
course or are necessary for duties required within the scope of employment.
Revised: August 1999
STUDENT RIGHTS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
661.2 Lockers are the property of the
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
6624 Corporal punishment is authorized by the Board of School Directors
of the
A.
To quell a disturbance.
B.
To obtain possession of weapons or other dangerous objects.
C.
For the purpose of self-defense.
D.
For the protection of persons or property.
E.
Notwithstanding the above, corporal punishment shall not be
administered to special education students, other than gifted students.
Adopted:
If you
wish to deny the use of corporal punishment for your child, it is necessary
that you notify the building principal by certified mail, return receipt
addressee only, that such disciplinary method is prohibited. It is necessary that a letter of notification
be placed on file each year. For grades
seven through twelve, the letter should be addressed to the Mr. Michael Drzewiecki, High School Principal, and for grades
kindergarten through six, the letter should be addressed to Mr. John Johnson,
Elementary Principal.
Your
cooperation in support of proper conduct by your child while in school will
greatly enhance the educational process.
The education of an entire class can be disrupted by the misconduct of
one student. We ask for your assistance
in helping us to maintain an appropriate learning atmosphere for the education
of your children.
OF BEHAVIOR
6630 Students of the
A.
Arrive at the bus stop on time.
B.
Respect the private and public property surrounding the bus
stop. Noise to be kept
to a minimum.
C.
Enter the bus in an orderly manner. Pushing your fellow students may result in
serious injury or death if someone should fall beneath the wheels of the bus.
D.
Cooperate with the bus driver.
The driver is responsible for your safety.
E.
Maintain order on the bus.
6630.1 Students shall comply with the following:
a. The driver may assign seats for which the student will be
responsible.
b. Excessive noise is prohibited.
The driver shall determine when the noise level is above accepted
levels.
c. The use of tobacco, beverages, food, or drugs in the bus is not
permitted.
d. Students must not throw anything inside of the bus or out of the
windows.
e. Students must not put paper, gum, garbage, or other trash on the
floor of the bus. A container is
provided at the front of the bus for such items.
f. Arms or head may not be extended from the windows of the bus at
any time.
g. Students must be seated and remain seated while the bus is in
motion.
h. Any damage to the bus or its equipment resulting from vandalism
will result in the parents/guardian of the student involved being billed for
the cost of repairing or replacing same.
The student may be referred to legal authorities for action if
necessary.
i.
Obscene language is prohibited.
j. The rated capacity of the bus requires that three (3) students be
seated on each seat. Students shall move
to the outside of the bus seat to provide room for three (3) per seat.
k. Student shall provide a statement from parents/guardians if he/she
is to get off the bus at a point other than her/his regular stop.
6630.2