ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE POLICY In the assertive discipline program, the behavior that is expected of the student is clearly communicated to him and his parents at the beginning of the school year. The program attempts to establish a climate at JCHS indicative of an academic facility, well-disciplined, and concentrating on academic tasks. It sets forth clear and consistent conditions of negative conduct and consequences to enable the administration to deal promptly and fairly with students who violate the rules. Students will learn to accept responsibility for their actions and decisions. BOY/GIRL CONDUCT School is not the place for embracing and kissing. Students who violate this simple expectation will be subject to rules and consequences of assertive discipline. BUS CONDUCT/RULES While on the bus, students must keep their heads and hands inside the bus at all times. Loud talking and laughing may divert the driver's attention and make safe driving difficult. Horseplay is not permitted around or on the bus. No drinks, glass, or potentially dangerous items are allowed on the bus. Bus riders will not tamper with or damage the bus. No one is allowed to stand in the doorways. In compliance with the tobacco use policy, no form of tobacco will be used on the bus. A student is subject to appropriate disciplinary action if any of these bus rules are broken. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT The Board of School Commissioners does not prohibit corporal punishment in the schools of Jefferson County. Corporal punishment will be used only in severe cases and will be administered by the administrator in an humane manner. Corporal punishment may be used for behavioral offenses classified as disruptive of the school program, i.e., abusive language, rudeness, etc. FIGHTING A student will be dismissed for the remainder of the semester and the next full semester upon his second referral for fighting in a school year. Fighting referrals accumulate for the entire year. HARRASSMENT POLICY Students, staff, and teachers have the right to work and play in a school environment free of harassment. It is important for everyone to understand what harassment is, what to do about it if you feel you are being harassed, and what the consequences are if you choose to harass another person. The following information will explain some of the types of harassment that are unacceptable to our school environment. DEFINITIONS Harassment is any behavior or action exhibited toward a person that is unwanted and uncalled for and makes that person uncomfortable and uneasy. Unacceptable behavior may include physical contact, verbal abuse, graffiti, writing, rumors, etc. Sexual Harassment is any behavior of suggestive or sexual nature, either verbal or overt, that makes the other person uncomfortable. Racial or Ethnic Harassment is any inappropriate behavior that is based upon racial or ethnic differences. Racial slurs, jokes, or name calling are unacceptable. Disability or Handicap Harassment is any inappropriate behavior that is directed toward a physical or mental disability. Religious Harassment is any inappropriate behavior that is directed toward an affiliation with a specific or general religious preference. Hazing is any inappropriate behavior that is directed toward an individual as an initiation to a group or organization. Initiations held within regular meetings must be previously approved by the advisor and principal. Any initiation which involves the slightest element of physical danger or poor taste will not be permitted. RESULTS Any incident of possible harassment involving students versus students will be investigated and infractions may result in warnings, parent contact, in-school suspension, out of school suspension and dismissal from school through the assertive discipline procedure. Any incident of possible harassment involving staff or teachers will be reported to the Director of Schools. Infractions may result in reprimand, suspension, and/or dismissal. Principal Referrals Referrals (except where specified) will accumulate each semester. For any student with three or fewer referrals, the referrals will be removed at the semester end and the process will begin anew. The referral system works as follows: 1st referral-Parents or guardians are contacted by telephone, note and/or student. 2nd referral-Parents or guardians are contacted by official letter. 3rd referral-The student is suspended out of school until a disciplinary hearing with the parents or guardians is held. Results will include probation or dismissal. 4th referral-A violation of probation occurs. Parents or guardians are contacted for a formal hearing. The student is dismissed for the remainder of the semester and the next full semester. PROBATION/SUSPENSION A student may be put out on probation or suspended for a relatively serious offense or continued misconduct. Probation gives a student a specified period of time in which to prove that he will obey school rules. IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION 1. Assigned students must report to Portable D by 8:20 and remain until 3:20. 2. Every effort will be made to contact parents or guardians when students are assigned to in-school suspension. 3. Students serving in-school suspension will have all school privileges suspended during the period of suspension. 4. In-school suspension disqualified a student from the two-point perfect attendance bonus in all classes. 5. A student may not re-enter the regular program until in-school suspension has been served. 6. The only allowable excuse for missing in-school suspension is a medical excuse, legal excuse, or death in the immediate family. 7. The student must have textbook, pencil, paper, and all other materials necessary for class. Assignments will be provided by regular teachers to the in-school suspension staff. Students must complete all assignments given and cannot alter assignments provided by teachers. 8. Students must remain seated in the classroom with no talking permitted. LONG-TERM SUSPENSION After a student receives a suspension for serious misconduct, his case may be referred to the disciplinary committee for a hearing. This hearing will be scheduled at the earliest Possible time and within ten (10) days after the first day of suspension. Parents and all other concerned parties will be informed in writing of the committee's decision. When a student is suspended for a long term, he may be readmitted only by the Board of School Commissioners or in a manner prescribed by it. OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION This is used for various infractions of school rules. Continuous and willful refusal to accomplish school tasks even though able to do so, insubordination, disorderly, vicious, illegal, or immoral conduct, and persistent violation of school rules are caused for suspension from school. This included violation of narcotic laws, use of alcohol, hazardous or unauthorized use of vehicles, use of weapons, of fireworks, or violation of any local, state or federal law. Length of suspension from school will be determined by school authorities and will reflect the offense committed. Parent or guardian will be notified in writing of the offense committed and action taken. Parents/guardians will have complete custody and jurisdiction of their child during suspension. A suspended student may not loiter or appear on school property or at any school sponsored activity at or away from the school campus. A student will be readmitted to school after a satisfactory solution to his conduct is agreed upon by parents and administration. In the event of an out-of-school suspension during the last 10 days of the semester, the student will be allowed to complete necessary significant work to complete the course for the semester sponsored activity at or away from the school campus. A student will be readmitted to school after a satisfactory solution to his conduct is agreed upon by parents and administration. In the event of an out-of-school suspension during the last days of the semester, the student will be allowed to complete necessary significant work to complete the course for the semester. A student loses his/her two points for perfect attendance when given out-of-school suspension. JCHS REGULAR DAILY CLASS SCHEDULES 2000-01 PERIOD 1  8:20-9:50 MORNING BREAK  9:50-10:10 (EXCEPT Activity and Pep Rally days) PERIOD 2  10:10-11:40 PERIOD 3  11:46-1:44 (Lunch is included in this period.) Group 1  11:46-12:16 (Dismiss from cafeteria at 12:13) PE/Wellness/Bud. 8/Pod 5 Group 2  12:16-12:46 (Dismiss from cafeteria at 12:43) Pod 4, Lower Pod 3 Group 3  12:46-1:16 (Dismiss from cafeteria at 1:13) Upper Pod 3, Pod 1 Group 4   1:16-1:44 (Dismiss from cafeteria at 1:44) Pod 2 Band, Portables PERIOD 4  1:50-3:20 ________________________________________________________________ DAILY SCHEDULE WITH NO 15 MINUTE BREAK PERIOD 1  8:20-9:53 PERIOD 2  9:59-11:32 PERIOD 3  11:39-1:40 1st lunch 11:39-12:09; 2nd lunch 12:09-12:39; 3rd lunch 12:39-1:09; 4th lunch 1:09-1:40 PERIOD 4  1:47-3:20 ________________________________________________________________ ACTIVITY PERIOD SCHEDULE (During 4th Period) PERIOD 1  8:20-9:44 PERIOD 2  9:50-11:14 PERIOD 3  11:20-1:14 1ST lunch 11:20-11:49; 2nd lunch 11:49-12:18; 3rd lunch 12:18-12:46; 4th lunch 12:46-1:14 PERIOD 4  1:20-3:20 ACTIVITY PERIOD 1:20-1:50 (Students check into 4th period first.) ________________________________________________________________ PEP RALLY SCHEDULE (During 4th Period) PERIOD 1  8:20-9:42 PERIOD 2  9:48-11:10 PERIOD 3  11:16-1:08 1st lunch 11:16-11:44; 2nd lunch 11:44-12:12; 3rd lunch 12:12-12:40; 4th lunch 12:40-1:08 PERIOD 4  1:14-2:36 (Dismiss to Pep Rally at 2:36) PEP RALLY  2:42-3:20 (Final Dismissal at 3:20) ________________________________________________________________ SNOW SCHEDULE (1 HOUR LATE) PERIOD 1  9:20-10:33 PERIOD 2  10:39-11:52 PERIOD 3  11:51-1:43 1st lunch 11:58-12:25; 2nd lunch 12:25-12:52; 3rd lunch 12:52-1:19; 4th lunch 1:19-1:46 PERIOD 4  2:02-3:20 SNOW SCHEDULE (2 HOUR DELAY) PERIOD 1  Skip PERIOD 2  10:20-11:45 PERIOD 3  11:51-1:43 1st lunch 11:51-12:19; 2nd lunch 12:19-12:47; 3rd lunch 12:47-1:15; 4th lunch 1:15-1:43 PERIOD 4  1:49-3:20 2000-2001 Grading Scale A-95-10  D- 70-74 B-85-94  F- 69 and below C-75-84 General Fee $20.00 Media Fee $ 5.00 Senior Fee $40.00 Graduation Students are required to attend eight semesters and meet the local graduation formula, as well as state and local requirements for graduation. A student must earn a minimum of four (4) credits less than he/she could have earned in his/her high school career. He/She must also earn all local and state required credits. (Note: A student who attends JCHS all eight semesters must have 28 credits.) Graduation Formula A student must earn a maximum of four credits less than he/she could have earned in his/her high school career. He/She must also earn all local and state required credits. A minimum of 28 credits is required. Guidance Each student is assigned a counselor according to his/her grade level. A pass is required to visit the counselor's office. Honor Roll Scholarship is recognized and encouraged through an academic honor system. The honor system is an incentive for those whose average in each of his/her subjects is at least 85. Those students who achieve all grades of at least 85 will qualify for the B honor mil, those students who achieve all grades of at least 95 will qualify for the A honor roll. Make-up Work Students who have an excused absence are required to make up work which they have missed. ARRANGING TO MAKE UP WORK IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT. In the event of an extended absence, special arrangements may be made with the teacher(s) regarding the time limit on make-up work. A zero or incomplete will be recorded for work a student fails to make-up. Make-up exams and work caused by student absences at the very end of the grading period or during exams will have to be made up before or after school upon the students return and under instructor's organization. An administrator will provide supervision when necessary. Exams and work must be made up immediately. Eligibility for make-up or credit will be an administrative decision if there is a question. Media Center The media director and assistants are available to assist those who need help. Please observe the rights of others by returning borrowed materials by the due date. Students may use the media center before school from 7:45$:15 a.m. by obtaining a pass from an administrator in the commons area. During lunch, obtain a pass from classroom teacher. After school until 3:30 p.m., no pass is needed. Class as a whole: Students will wait outside the door until all have arrived (including teacher). Stop talking before entering. Observe media center rules, which include working quietly, no food, drinks, candy, or chewing gum. Before exiting, have books you wish to check out open to the date due page and your library card ready. It is not advisable to loan your library card; you are responsible for any books checked out on your card. Transcripts The transcripts needed for transfer, military use, scholarship consideration, college application, or prospective employer information may be requested from the guidance office. A student may request up to four copies of his transcript at no charge, provided each is required for a definite purpose as outlined above. Each subsequent copy will be sent at a charge of one dollar to cover mailing and handling. All transfers of transcripts require that the individual student has fulfilled all financial and other obligations. DISCIPLINE CODE LEVEL I MISCONDUCT: (Minor misbehavior which impedes orderly classroom procedures, but which can be handled by an individual teacher.) Classroom rules and procedures will be distributed during the first week of school (prior approval from principal or assistant principal required). THREE (3) INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN A LEVEL II MISCONDUCT OFFICE REFERRAL. · EXAMPLES: (not an exclusive list) 1. Not dressing out for P.E./R.O.T.C. 2. Classroom disturbance 3. Horseplay 4. Cheating 5. Lying 6. Refusing to do assignments 7. Harassment 8. Inappropriate/Abusive language 9. Sleeping 10. Failure to have supplies and/or assignments 11. Violation of rules and/or procedures established by the teacher 12. Possession of cellular phones, pagers, tape players, CD players, MP3 devices, radios, laser pointers, electronic games, or any other device that is not deemed necessary for school use 13. Dress code violation (not to be logged by teacher; the teacher will have the student correct the violation; if the student cannot comply or refuses to comply, the student will be sent to a principal) 14. Hazing 15. Eating and/or drinking on campus at any place not so designated · TEACHER DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS: 1. Verbal reprimand (in private) 2. Special assignment 3. Time-out/Isolation 4. Conference with student 5. Parent contact - via phone/letter 6. Conference with parent 7. Restricted activity 8. Teacher detention (Failure to attend a teacher detention will result in the matter being elevated to a Level II Misconduct.) 9. Electronic devices will be confiscated the 1st time and returned to the student at the end of the day. For the 2nd offense the device will be retained for the remainder of the term. The 3rd offense will be elevated to a Level II Misconduct, with the device being retained for the remainder of the year. LEVEL II MISCONDUCT: (Misbehavior which the frequency or seriousness requires corrective action on the part of an administrator.) FOUR (4) INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN ALTERNATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION OR EXPULSION. · EXAMPLES: (not an exclusive list) 1. Misconduct referral for 3 Level I infractions 2. Possession/Use of tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia (1st Offense) 3. Dress Code violation 4. Boy/Girl conduct 5. Out of class without a pass 6. Chronic tardies 7. Violation of safety rules 8. Failure to sign-in/sign-out of school when reporting tardy, or leaving school early 9. Gambling 10. Truancy 11. Staying out of class 12. Leaving campus 13. Disrespect to teacher/staff/administrator 14. Extremely vulgar/offensive language/gesture 15. Harassment (sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, other) 16. Vandalism (minor) 17. Forgery 18. Unauthorized part of building 19. Stealing 20. Detention violation 21. Excessive repetitive problems from Level I Misconduct list 22. Cheating (see policy) 23. Gross immorality 24. Any acts of disobedience 25. Unauthorized distribution of materials 26. Blackmailing 27. Falsification of parental permission notes or school records 28. Infraction of bus rules and regulations (see policy) 29. An illegal walkout from a classroom/school building 30. Locker misuse 31. Any other behaviors or actions that are considered to be inappropriate, · ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS: 1. Warning 2. Morning Detention(s) 3. In-school suspension (1-3 days) 4. Out-of-school suspension (1-10 days) 5. Tobacco violation 1st offense (3 days out-of-school suspension) 6. Indefinite out-of-school suspension 7. Parent contact - via phone/letter 8. Parent conference 9. Corporal punishment 10. Restitution/restoration of damaged property 11. Alternate School recommendation 12. Notification to a law enforcement agency (when required) 13. Expulsion 14. Dress Code Violation Procedures: the principal will notify the student's parent or guardian and have the student rectify the problem by changing clothes, removing/covering/reversing objectionable clothing, jewelry, tattoo, head covering or other item(s). The student may be sent home to change clothes or have clothes brought to them. When the problem has been corrected the student will return to class after the principal has determined what disciplinary option will be administered. LEVEL III MISCONDUCT: (Acts which pose a threat to the safety and/or well being of the individual or others in the school or which encumber the educational process.) TWO (2) INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN ALTERNATE SCHOOL PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION OR EXPULSION. · EXAMPLES: 1. Disrespect to teacher/staff/administrator 2. Harassment (sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, other) 3. Fighting 4. Violent threats or acts of violence 5. Possession/Use of tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia (2nd and 3rd offenses) · ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS: (The severity of the act will determine the disciplinary action for the 1st or 2nd infraction.) 1. 2nd tobacco violation (3 days out-of-school suspension and placed on probation for remainder of the year) 2. 1st fight (1-10 days out-of-school suspension and placed on probation for remainder of the year) 3. Out-of-school suspension (1 - 10 days) 4. Indefinite out-of-school suspension 5. Notification to a law enforcement agency (when required) 6. Alternate School Recommendation 7. Expulsion LEVEL IV MISCONDUCT: (Acts which result in violence to another person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of others in the school. These acts are so serious that they usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from the school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the School Board.) (Includes all Zero Tolerance Offenses) ONE INFRACTION WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION, ALTERNATE SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION, OR EXPULSION. · EXAMPLES: (not an exclusive list) 1. Violent threats or acts of violence (death threat, hit list, extortion, bomb threat, assault/battery, arson etc.) 2. Possession/use/transfer of alcohol/drugs 3. Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons/instrument 4. Vandalism 5. Theft/possession/sale of stolen property 6. Harassment - excessive/violent (sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, other) 7. Commission of a crime · ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS: 1. Restitution 2. Indefinite out-of-school suspension 3. Notification to a law enforcement agency (when required) 4. Alternate School recommendation 5. Expulsion 6. Zero-tolerance offenses set forth in statute (firearms, drug possession and battery upon a school employee) require mandatory calendar year (suspension or assignment to alternative placement for a calendar year unless modified by the Director of Schools. ALL OF THE PRECEDING ARE APPLICABLE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS, BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, ON SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (on or off campus) AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (on or off campus). ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE No student shall use, possess, give, exchange, transfer or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, hallucinogenic drug, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind on school real property and/or at a school activity and/or on a school vehicle. When a principal determines that a student is in violation of the above policy, the student shall be suspended from school pending a hearing by the disciplinary committee which shall occur within ten (10) days from the beginning of the suspension. The disciplinary committee may expel the student for the remainder of the semester and one more full semester with corresponding loss of academic credit. In addition, the proper law enforcement authorities will be notified. The student may be required to show proof of an approved drug/alcohol-screening test prior to re-entering the regular school program. Other counseling may be required for attendance in the alternative school or re-entry to the regular program. TOBACCO USE POLICY It is the position of the Board of School Commissioners that students have the right to an educational environment which is free from health-harmful conditions and influences. Students shall not possess or use tobacco products in any form during the school day, during any in-school activities, during any practice or meeting for curricular or extra-curricular activities, nor while being transported by school-or school system-provided vehicle. At each level of offense for possession or use of tobacco, matches, lighters, etc., will be confiscated permanently. First Offense - Three days out-of-school suspension. Second Offense - Three days out-of-school suspension and probation for the remainder of the school year. Third Offense - Dismissal from school. WEAPONS VIOLATION Possession or use of a weapon in school, on school trips, or during co-curricular activities is prohibited on or off the school campus. Students suspended for a weapons violation shall be required to serve the remaining of the current semester plus one full year out of school. Additionally, the student will not be offered alternative school. The student may be required to show proof of satisfactory psychological examination before being readmitted. Law enforcement authorities will be contacted when a weapons violation occurs. DRESS CODE Students should dress appropriotly at all times (atire should be size appropriate). Dress should never distract from school activities or prove a hazard to the student's safety or to the safety of others. In judgement of administration, a student not appropriately attired or exhibiting grooming which constitues a distraction or distrubance to the school environment, the student will be sent home and not readmitted until he/she is properly attired or groomed. The following attire is inappropriate: Hats/Headbands Tank tops, jerseys, shirts, blouses, sweaters, or dresses which are inappropriately reavealing or suggestive (No speghetti straps.) Jeans with holes Clothing wich alows indergarments to be visible when standing or sitting Any clothing that has obscene or profane language, depiction of alcoholic beverages or unlawful substances, gang related. No clothing which exposes the midriff. Tattoos, whether permanent or temporary, will be covered if possible. Hair is not to be sprayed or dyed in unnatural colors such as blue, pink, green, orange or yellow. Shorts are permitted that are appropriate in length and style. The above listing is considered to be a minimum standard. Principals may modify only to the extent that it is a higher standard. ATTENDANCE POLICY 2000-01 1. A student who exceeds more than eight (8) absences in a full semester will not receive credit for any class in which he/she exceeds the limit. (This includes excused and unexcused absences.) 2. No credit will be given for the entire semester even if all the absences occur in one or the other nine-week grading period. The report card will reflect a zero credit in each course where the student has exceeded the limit. Parents will receive notification by mail. 3. In addition to the loss of credit, unexcused absences will be eligible for school discipline and referral to Juvenile Court. 4. The following absences will be exempt from this policy: religious holidays, school-related injury, school approved activities. 5. A student may not exceed five (5) school approved activities in a full semester. Absences over the limit will be counted against the regular policy. 6. A student and his/her parent may appeal loss of credit due to hardship, i.e., medical condition, death in the immediate family, and other reasons listed in the Attendance Accounting Standards and Guidelines approved by the State Department of Education by submitting an Absence Policy Appeal form with supporting documentation at least five (5) days prior to the end of the semester to the principal. The student will receive his earned credit if the appeal is approved. If the appeal is denied, the student will receive no credit for the course. 7. A student who is absent for any reason is eligible to make up work specified by the teacher upon request by the student. It is the student's responsibility to request make up work, and the teacher's responsibility to provide the work and deadline for completion. The teacher will provide work that is equivalent to his missed work or allows him to make an equivalent grade to that of his classmates. 8. A new class attendance count begins as a new semester begins. 9. The student must submit an admit slip to each teacher upon his return to school in order that the teacher may mark his record accordingly. It is the student's responsibility to provide documentation (doctor's excuse, parental note, funeral notice, legal court document) of reason for absence to the attendance personnel located in the commons area each morning. A student who misses more than ten minutes at the beginning of a class or more than ten minutes at the end of a class will be counted absent from that class. TARDY POLICY The instructional day for high school must be at least 7 hours long including lunch. Since instructional time is very important, students must be seated in class and prepared for the lesson to begin when the tardy bell rings. Unnecessary tardiness will not be permitted. One tardy of ten minutes or less per nine weeks to first period only will be excused without penalty. Otherwise, one tardy per week for any class will result in serving detention. EARLY DISMISSAL/ SIGN-OUT PROCEDURE A student will be allowed to sign out of school under the following conditions: 1. The parent or guardian comes to the office to sign him out for a legitimate reason. 2. Written request is received in the office prior to the beginning of first period. The student will be dismissed according to the requested time. The note must have the student's full name, date and the time of dismissal, phone number where parent or guardian may be reached for verification, and parent/guardian's signature. PARKING AND TRAFFIC POLICIES Increased enrollment, limited parking space, new access to highway 92, and concern for campus security have created a need for the high school to establish these traffic and parking policies: ¨ Parking on campus is permitted for junior and senior drivers only. Hardship permission could be granted in extreme circumstances. This would apply to the school day only. ¨ Registration and a parking fee of $5.00 are required of all student drivers for each vehicle. This makes parking permission more meaningful and the funds assist the school when extra traffic, parking, and special event supervision is needed. ¨ Students may park in designated student parking areas only. Parking in unauthorized areas may result in fines, towing, and disciplinary action. A student must display proper JCHS parking tag on his or her vehicle along with local and state registration requirements. Fire lanes and bus lanes must be kept clear at all times. ¨ No student may park during the school day on the baseball parking lot, behind the school, next to the stadium, or in the gravel area by the tennis courts.