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Table of Contents
SECTION
I IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS.
Obtaining Information and Protecting Student Rights=
Display of your child’s artwork, projects, and
other special work products:
As a parent, you also have a right:=
PROGRESS
REPORTS AND CONFERENCES
STATE-MANDATED
ASSESSMENT TESTS12=
OTHER
STANDARDIZED TESTING: COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS
STUDENT
OR PARENT COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS.
RELEASE
OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
SECTION
II CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION..
CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken the Course. 0<= o:p>
CREDIT
BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Taken the Course.
Certificates of Coursework Completion
NONTRADITIONAL
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
SECTION
III GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS.
Driver License Attendance Verification
Routine and In-depth Makeup Work Assignments
DAEP or In-school Suspension Makeup Work
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES / CONDITIONS
Physical Activity for Students in Elementary Grades=
School Health Advisory Council
Services for the Homeless and for Title I Participa=
nts
Services for Students with Disabilities
Applicability of School Rules.
Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones, and Other Electron=
ic
Devices and Games
Notification of Law Violations.
DISTRIBUTION
OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTS. 36
Nonschool Materials … from students
Nonschool Materials … from others
PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS / HEALTH SCREENINGS. 39
PLEDGES
OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MINUTE OF SILENCE. 39
Drills: Fire,
Tornado, and Other Emergencies
Emergency Medical Treatment and Information
Emergency School-Closing Information
Conduct Before and After School
Use of Hallways During Class Time.
Buses and Other School Vehicles.
Visitors Participating in Special Programs for Stud=
ents
APPENDIX
I ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
APPENDIX
II ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
APPENDIX
III CONSENT/OPT-OUT FORM
PREFACE
To Students and Parents:
Welcome to school year 2005–2006! For this new year to be successful= for your child, we must all work together:&nbs= p; students, parents, teachers, and other school staff members.
The Crossroads High School Student/Parent Handbook is designed to provide a resource for some of the basic information that you a= nd your child will need during the school year. In an effort to make it easier to = use, the handbook is divided into three sections:
Section I= —IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS—with information all parents will need about assisting their child and responding to school-related issues;
Section II—CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION—to provide information to students and their parents about graduation programs, required courses, class rank, and extracurricular and other activities; and
Section III—GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS—describing school operations and requirements such as safety procedures, the dress code, and fees that may be charged.
Each section has a Quick Reference component to serve = as a guide for day-to-day questions that may arise.
Please be aware that the term “the student’= ;s parent” is used to refer to the parent, legal guardian, or other pers= on who has agreed to assume school-related responsibility for a student.
Both students and parents must be familiar with the Bu= rleson Independent School District Student Code of Conduct, required by state law = and intended to promote school safety and an atmosphere for learning. That document may be found in the = front office of any school and on-line at www.burlesonisd.net .
The student/parent handbook is designed to be in harmo= ny with Board policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Please be aware that the handbook = is updated yearly, while policy adoption and revision may occur throughout the year. Changes in policy that = affect student handbook provisions will be made available to students and parents through newsletters and other communications.
In case of conflict between Board policy or the Studen= t Code of Conduct and any provisions of student/parent handbooks, the provisions of Board policy or the Student Code of Conduct that were most recently adopted= by the Board are to be followed.
We strongly recommend that parents review the entire handbook with their children and keep it as a reference during this school year. If you or your child has questions about any of the material in this handbook, please contact a teac= her, the counselor, or the principal. Also, please complete and return the parental acknowledgment and consent/opt-out forms so that we have a record of your choices
Please note that references to alphabetical policy cod= es are included so that parents can refer to current District policy. A copy of the District’s pol= icy manual is available in the school office or online at www.burlesonisd.net .
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
This section of the Crossroads High School Student Han= dbook includes information on topics of particular interest to you as a parent. <= /p>
QUICK REFERENCE:
Where to look=
when
you need information about…
· Parental involvement = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 8
· Grading guidelines = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 12
· Progress reports and conferences &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 12
· State-mandated assessment testing &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 12
· Other standardized testing: College Requirements &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 13
· Medicine at school = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 14
· Psychotropic drugs = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 14
· Student records = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; page 14
·
Student or parent complaints and concerns
· Release of students from school &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 16
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Working Together
Both experience and research tell us that a child̵= 7;s education succeeds best when there is a strong partnership between home and school, a partnership that thrives on communication. Your involvement in this partnersh= ip may include:
· Encouraging your child to put a high priorit= y on education and working with your child on a daily basis to make the most of = the educational opportunities the school provides. Ensure that your child compl= etes all homework assignments and special projects. Be sure your child comes to = school each day prepared, rested, and ready to learn.
· Becoming familiar with all of your childR= 17;s school activities and with the academic programs, including special program= s, offered in the District. Disc= uss with the counselor or principal any questions you may have about the options and opportunities available to your child. If your child is entering ninth grade, review the requirements of the graduation programs with your child.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Monitor your child’s academic progress and contact teachers as needed.&n= bsp; [See Academic Counseling on page 20 and Academic Programs = on page 19.]
· Attending scheduled conferences and requesti= ng additional conferences as needed. To schedule a telephone or in-person conference with a teacher, counselor, or principal, please call the school office at 817-447-5890 for = an appointment. The teacher will usually return your call or meet with you during his or her conference peri= od or before or after school. [S= ee Progress Reports and Conferences = on page 12.]
· Becoming a school volunteer. [For further information, see poli= cy GKG and contact Peggy Barnes at 817-447-5730.]
· Offering to serve as a parent representative= on the District-level or campus-level planning committees assisting in the development of educational goals and plans to improve student achievement.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> For further information, see polic= ies at BQA and BQB, and contact MaryEllen Burch at 817-447-5730.
· Attending Board meetings to learn more about District operations. [See pol= icies BE and BED for more information.]
Obtaining Information and Protecting Student = Rights
Your child will not be required to participate without parental consent in any survey, analysis, or evaluation—funded in who= le or in part by the U.S. Department of Education—that concerns:
· Political affiliations or beliefs of the stu= dent or the student’s parent.
· Mental or psychological problems of the stud= ent or the student’s family.
· Sexual behavior or attitudes.
· Illegal, antisocial, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior.
· Critical appraisals of individuals with whom= the student has a close family relationship.
· Relationships privileged under law, such as relationships with lawyers, physicians, and ministers.
· Religious practices, affiliations, or belief= s of the student or parents.
· Income, except when the information is requi= red by law and will be used to determine the student’s eligibility to participate in a special program or to receive financial assistance under s= uch a program.
You will be able to inspect the survey or other instru= ment and any instructional materials used in connection with such a survey, analysis, or evaluation. [For further information, see policy EF.]
“Opting Out” of Surveys and Activ= ities
As a parent, you also have a right to receive notice a= nd opt your child out of participating in:
· Any survey concerning the private information listed above, regardless of funding.
· School activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information gathered from your child for the purpose of marketing or selling that information.
· Any non-emergency, invasive physical examina= tion or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered and schedu= led by the school in advance and not necessary to protect the immediate health = and safety of the student. Except= ions are hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or scree= ning permitted or required under state law.&nbs= p; See policies EF and FFAA.
Display of your child’s artwork, projec= ts, and other special work products:
As a parent, if you choose= that your child’s artwork, special projects, photographs and the like not = be displayed to the community on the District’s Web site, in printed material, by video, or any other method of communication, you must notify t= he principal in writing.
As a parent, you also have a right:
· To request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers, including wheth= er the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; whether= the teacher has an emergency permit or other provisional status for which state requirements have been waived; and undergraduate and graduate degree majors, graduate certifications, and the field of study of the certification or deg= ree. You also have the right to request information about the qualifications of any paraprofessional who may provide services to your child.
· To review teaching materials, textbooks, and other teaching aids and instructional materials used in the curriculum, and= to examine tests that have been administered to your child.
· To inspect a survey created by a third party before the survey is administered or distributed to your child.
· To review your child’s student records when needed. These records in= clude:
· Attendance records,
· Test scores,
· Grades,
· Disciplinary records,
· Counseling records,
· Psychological records,
· Applications for admission,
· Health and immunization information,
· Other medical records,
· Teacher and counselor evaluations,
· Reports of behavioral patterns, and
· State assessment instruments that have been administered to your child. <= /p>
[See Student = Records on page 14.]
· To grant or deny any written request from the District to make a videotape or voice recording of your child. State law, however, permits the sc= hool to make a videotape or voice recording without parental permission for the following circumstances:
· When it is to be used for school safety;
· When it relates to classroom instruction or a cocurricular or extracurricular activity; or
· When it relates to media coverage of the sch= ool.
· To remove your child temporarily from the classroom, if an instructional activity in which your child is scheduled to participate conflicts with your religious or moral beliefs. The removal cannot be for the purp= ose of avoiding a test and may not extend for an entire semester. Further, your child must satisfy grade-level and graduation requirements as determined by the school and by = the Texas Education Agency.
·
To request that your child be excused from participation in the dai=
ly
recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the
· To request that your child be excused from recitation of a portion of the Declaration of Independence. State law requi= res students in social studies classes in grades 3–12 to recite a portion= of the text of the Declaration of Independence during Celebrate Freedom Week unless (1) you provide a written statement requesting that your child be excused, (2) the District determines that your child has a conscientious objection to the recitation, or (3) you are a representative of a foreign government to whom the United States government extends diplomatic immunity. [See policy EHBK]
· To request in writing, if you are a noncusto= dial parent, that you be provided for the remainder of the school year a copy of= any written notice usually provided to a parent related to misconduct that may involve placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) or expulsion. See policies FL(LE= GAL) and (LOCAL), FO(LEGAL) and the Student Code of Conduct.
· To request a transfer of your child to anoth= er classroom or campus if your child has been verified by the administration to have been a victim of bullying as the term is defined by Education Code 25.0341. Transportation is not provided for a transfer to another campus.= See MaryEllen Burch for information.
· To request a transfer of your child to atten= d a safe public school in the District if your child attends school at a campus identified by TEA as persistently dangerous or if your child was a victim o= f a violent criminal offense while in school or on school grounds. See policy FDD(LOCAL).
GRADING GUIDELINES
In grades 9–12, achievement is reported to paren= ts as:
REPORT CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS AND CONFERENC= ES
Report cards with each student’s grades or perfo= rmance and absences in each class or subject are issued to parents at least once e= very 4.5 weeks.
During the fourth week of our nine-week grading period,
parents will be given a written progress report. This report will explain your chil=
d’s
progress, or lack thereof, in the Crossroads High School Program. Students are required to attain an=
80 on
all daily work and tests while in
Teachers follow grading guidelines approved by the adm= inistration that have been designed to reflect each student’s academic achievement for the grading period, semester, or course. State law provides that a test or = course grade issued by a teacher cannot be changed unless the Board determines that the grade was arbitrary or contains an error, or that the teacher did not follow the District’s grading policy. [See policy EIA.]
Questions about grade calculation should first be disc= ussed with the teacher; if the question is not resolved, the student or parent may request a conference with the principal in accordance with FNG(LOCAL).
The report card or unsatisfactory progress report will= state whether tutorials are required for a student who receives a grade lower tha= n 70 in a class or subject.
Progress reports may be signed by the parent and can be returned to the school within 3 days.
STATE-MANDATED ASSESSMENT TESTS
Students at certain grade levels will take state asses= sment tests (such as TAKS: the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) in the following subjects, as well as routine testing and other measures of achievement:
· Mathematics, annually in grades 3–7 without the aid of technology and, in grades 8–11, with the aid of technology on any assessment test that includes algebra
·
· Writing, including spelling and grammar, in grades 4 and 7
· English language arts in grade 10
· Social studies in grades 8 and 10
· Science in grades 5, 8, and 10 [See note bel= ow.]
· Any other subject and grade required by fede= ral law
[See policy EKB.]
OTHER STANDARDIZED TESTING: COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Most colleges require either the American College Test=
(ACT)
or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) for admission. Students are encouraged to talk wi=
th the
counselor early during their junior year to determine the appropriate exam =
to
take; entrance exams are usually taken at the end of the junior year. (Prior to enrollment in a
MEDICINE AT SCHOOL
District employees will not give a student prescription medication, nonprescription medication, herbal substances, anabolic steroid= s, or dietary supplements, with the following exceptions:
· Authorized employees, in accordance with pol= icy FFAC, may administer:
· Prescription medication provided by the pare= nt, along with a written request, and in the original, properly labeled contain= er.
· Medication from a properly labeled unit dosa= ge container filled by a registered nurse or another qualified District employ= ee from the original, properly labeled container.
· Nonprescription medication provided by the parent along with a written request, and in the original, properly labeled container.
· Herbal or&n= bsp; dietary supplements provided by the parent if required by the student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan = for a student with disabilities.
· In certain emergency situations, the District will maintain and administer to a student nonprescription medication, but o= nly:
· In accordance with the guidelines developed = with the District’s medical advisor and
· When the parent has previously provided writ= ten consent to emergency treatment on the District’s form.
A student with asthma who has written authorization fr= om his or her parent and physician or other licensed health-care provider may be permitted to possess and use prescribed asthma medication at school or school-related events. The st= udent and parents should see the school nurse or principal if the student has been prescribed asthma medication for use during the school day.
In accordance with a student’s individual health= plan for management of diabetes, a student with diabetes will be permitted to possess and use monitoring and treatment supplies and equipment while at sc= hool or at a school-related activity. See the school nurse or principal for information.
STEROIDS
Parents and students should be aware that state law prohibits students from possessing, dispensing, delivering, or administerin= g an anabolic steroid. Anabolic st= eroids are for medical use only, and only a physician can prescribe use.
Under state law, body building, muscle enhancement, or= the increase of muscle bulk or strength through the use of an anabolic steroid = or human growth hormone by a healthy student is not a valid medical use and is= a criminal offense.
PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS
Teachers and other District employees may discuss a student’s academic progress or behavior with the student’s pare= nts or another employee as appropriate; however, they will not recommend use of psychotropic drugs. A District employee who is a registered nurse, an advanced nurse practitioner, a physician, or a certified or credentialed mental health professional can recommend that a student be evaluated by an appropriate medical practitione= r, if appropriate.
“Psychotropic drug” means a substance used= in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a disease or as a component of a medication and intended to have an altering effect on perception, emotion, = or behavior. It is commonly desc= ribed as a mood- or behavior-altering substance.
[For further information, see policies at FFAC.]
STUDENT RECORDS
Both federal and state law safeguard student records f= rom unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents and “eligible̶= 1; students certain rights. For purposes of student records, an “eligible” student is one who i= s 18 or older OR who is attending an institution of postsecondary education.
The law specifies that certain general information abo= ut BISD students is considered “directory information” and will be rele= ased to anyone who follows procedures for requesting it.
Release of any or all directory information regarding a student may be prevented by the parent or an eligible student. This objection must be made in wri= ting to the principal within ten school days of the child’s first day of t= his school year. [See the acknowledgment form attached to this handbook.]
Virtually all information pertaining to student perfor= mance, including grades, test results, and disciplinary records, is considered confidential educational records. Release is restricted to:
· The parents—whether married, separated= , or divorced—unless parental rights have been legally terminated and if t= he school is given a copy of the court order terminating these rights. Federal law requires that, as soon= as the student becomes 18 or is emancipated by a court, control of the records goes to the student. However,= the parents may continue to have access to the records if the student is a dependent for tax purposes.
· District staff members who have what federal= law defines as a “legitimate educational interest” in a studentR= 17;s records. Such persons would i= nclude school officials (such as Board members, the Superintendent, and principals= ), school staff members (such as teachers, counselors, and diagnosticians), or= an agent of the District (such as a medical consultant).
· Various governmental agencies or in response= to a subpoena or court order.
· A school to which a student transfers or in which he or she subsequently enrolls.
Release to any other person or agency—such as a prospective employer or for a scholarship application—will occur only with parental or student permission as appropriate.
The District must comply with a request by a military recruiter or an institution of higher education for students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings, unless parents have advised the District= not to release their child’s information without prior written consent.
The principal is custodian of all records for currently enrolled students at the assigned school.&= nbsp; The principal is the custodian of all records for students who have withdrawn or graduated.
Records may be inspected by a parent or eligible stude=
nt
during regular school hours. =
If
circumstances prevent inspection during these hours, the District will eith=
er
provide a copy of the requested records, or make other arrangements for the
parent or student to review the requested records. The records custodian or designee =
will
respond to reasonable requests for explanation and interpretation of the
records. The address of the
Superintendent’s office is 1160 SW Wilshire,
The address of the principal’s offices is:
505 Pleasant Manor
A parent (or the student if he or she is 18 or older o= r is attending an institution of postsecondary education) may inspect the student’s records and request a correction if the records are conside= red inaccurate or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights. If the District refus= es the request to amend the records, the requestor has the right to request a hearing. If the records are n= ot amended as a result of the hearing, the requestor has 30 school days to exercise the right to place a statement commenting on the information in the student’s record. Altho= ugh improperly recorded grades may be challenged, contesting a student’s grade in a course is handled through the general complaint process defined = by policy FNG. [See Progress Reports and Conferences = on page 12, and Student or Parent Complaints and Concerns on page 16 for an overview of the process.]
Copies of student records are available at a cost of t= en cents per page, payable in advance. If the student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches and the parents are unable to view the records during regular school hours, one cop= y of the record will be provided at no charge upon written request of the parent= .
Please note:<= o:p>
Parents or eligible students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if they believe the Distric= t is not in compliance with federal law regarding student records. The District’s policy regard= ing student records is available from the principal’s or Superintendent’s office.
The parent’s or eligible student’s right of access to and copies of student records does not extend to all records. Materials that are not considered educational records—such as teachers’ personal notes about a student that are shared only with a substitute teacher—do not have to= be made available to the parents or student.
STUDENT OR PARENT COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS=
Usually student or parent complaints or concerns can be
addressed simply—by a phone call or a conference with the teacher.
In general, the student or parent should first discuss= the complaint with the campus principal. If unresolved, a written complaint and a request for a conference sh= ould be sent to the Superintendent. If still unresolved, the District provides for the complaint to be presented to the Board of Trustees.
RELEASE OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL
Because class time is important, doctor’s appoin= tments should be scheduled, if possible, at times when the student will not miss instructional time.
A student who will need to leave school during the day= must bring a note from his or her parent that morning. A student who becomes ill during t= he school day should, with the teacher’s permission, report to the school nurse. The nurse will decide whether or not the student should be sent home and will notify the student’s parent.
A student will not be released from school at times ot= her than at the end of the school day except with permission from the principal= or designee and according to the campus sign-out procedures. Unless the principal has granted approval because of extenuating circumstances, a student will not regularly= be released before the end of the instructional day.
Late Arrival to School
A student who is tardy to class will be assigned to detention hall on the day of the tardy for double the amount of time of the tardy. Repeated instances of tardiness will result in more severe disciplinary action. [See Attendance for Credit on page 27.= ]
Withdrawing from School
A student under 18 may be withdrawn from school only b= y a parent. The school requests notice from the parent at least three days in advance so that records and documents may be prepared. A withdrawal form may be obtained = by the parent from the principal’s office.
On the student’s last day, the withdrawal form m= ust be presented to each teacher for current grade averages and book clearance; to= the librarian to ensure a clear library record; to the clinic for health record= s; to the counselor for the last report card and course clearance; and finally= , to the principal. A copy of the withdrawal form will be given to the student and a copy placed in the student’s permanent record.
A student who is 18 or older, who is married, or who h= as been declared by a court to be an emancipated minor, may withdraw without parent= al signature.
SECTION II
CURRICULUM-RELATED INFORMATION
This section of the handbook contains pertinent requir= ements for academics and activities. Much of this information will also be of interest to your parents and should be reviewed with them—especially if you are entering 9th grade or are a transfer student. The section includes information on graduation programs and requirements; options for earning course credit; extracurricular activities and other school-related organizations; and awards, honors, and scholarships.
QUICK REFERENCE:
Where to look=
when
you need help with…
· Class schedules = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; page 19
· Computer resources = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 19
· Counseling:= academic &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = page 20
· Counseling:= personal &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; page 20
· Credit by exam &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 20
· Grade classification = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 21
· Graduation&n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; page 22
· Homework&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 23
· Nontraditional academic programs &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; page 23
· Special programs = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; page 23
· Summer school &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; page 24
· Textbooks&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; page 25
CLASS SCHEDULES
Crossroads High School
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(Third Period) Advisory =
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Fourth Period &nb=
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Fifth Period =
; =
(Sixth Period)*Lunch &n=
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Seventh Period &nb=
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*(for
students with a Seventh Period class only)
Students mu=
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on campus no later than
Students mu=
st leave
campus by
Students en= rolled in a Seventh Period class MAY NOT LEAVE THE CAMPUS until Seventh Period is released.
COMPUTER RESOURCES
To prepare students for an increasingly computerized society, the District has made a substantial investment in computer technol= ogy for instructional purposes. U= se of these resources is restricted to students working under a teacher’s supervision and for approved purposes only. Students and their parents will be= asked to sign a user agreement (separate from this handbook) regarding use of the= se resources; violations of this agreement may result in withdrawal of privile= ges and other disciplinary action.
Students and their parents should be aware that e-mail= using District computers is not private and may be monitored by District staff. <= /p>
[For additional information, see policy CQ.]
COUNSELING
Academic Counseling
Students and their parents are encouraged to talk with= a school counselor, teacher, or principal to learn about course offerings, the graduation requirements of various programs, and early graduation procedures. Upon the completi= on of each course, students will be provided information on anticipated course offerings for the next year and other information that will help to make the most of academic and vocational opportunities.
To plan for the future, including attendance at a coll= ege, university, or training school, or pursuit of some other type of advanced education, students should work closely with the counselor in order to take= the high school courses that best prepare them. The counselor can also provide inf= ormation about entrance exams and deadlines for application, as well as information about automatic admission to state colleges and universities, financial aid, housing, and scholarships.
Personal Counseling
The school counselor is available to assist students w= ith a wide range of personal concerns, including such areas as social, family, or emotional issues, or substance abuse. The counselor may also make available information about community resources to address these concerns. A student who wishes to meet with the counselor should fill out a “yellow form”, stating the nature of the issue and wait for the counselor to get them from class.
Please note:<= /b> The school will not conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment without first obtaining the parent’s written consent, unless required by state or federal law for special education purposes or by the Texas Education Agency for child abuse investigations and reports.
[For more information, refer to policy FFE and FFG(EXHIBIT).]
CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Taken t= he Course
A student who has received prior instruction in a cour= se or subject—but did not receive credit for it—may, in circumstances determined by the teacher, counselor, principal, or attendance committee, be permitted to earn credit by passing an exam on the essential knowledge and skills defined for the course or subject.&= nbsp; To receive credit, a student must score at least 70 on the exam. In other instances, the District administration will determine whether any opportunity for credit by exam wi= ll be offered.
The attendance review committee may offer a student wi= th excessive absences an opportunity to earn credit for a course by passing an exam. A student may not use t= his exam, however, to regain eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. [For further info= rmation, see the counselor and policy EEJA.]
CREDIT BY EXAM—If a Student Has Not Tak= en the Course
A student will be permitted to take an exam to earn cr= edit for an academic course for which the student has no prior instruction. The dates on which exams are sched= uled during the 2005–2006 school year include:
Date Scheduled &=
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p; &=
nbsp; Course
TBA = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; TBA
TBA = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; TBA
TBA = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; TBA
TBA = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; TBA
The passing score required to earn credit on an exam i= s 90.
If a student plans to take an exam, the student (or pa= rent) must register with the principal no later than 30 days prior to the schedul= ed testing date. The District may honor a request by a parent to administer a test on a date other than the published dates. The parent w= ill be responsible for paying an appropriate fee to the District or for purchasing= the test from a university approved by the State Board of Education. [For further information, see poli= cy EEJB.]
GRADE CLASSIFICATION and CREDITS
After the ninth grade, students are classified accordi= ng to the number of credits earned toward graduation.
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5 &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Grade 10 (Sophomore)
10 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = Grade 11 (Junior)
15 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; = Grade 12 (Senior)
To earn credit in a course, a student must receive a g= rade of at least 80 based on course-level or grade-level standards.
In addition, at certain grade levels a student—w=
ith
limited exceptions—will be required to pass the Texas Assessment of
Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), if the student is enrolled in a public
·
In order to be promoted to grade 9, students
enrolled in grade 8 in the 2007–2008 school year must perform
satisfactorily on the Mathematics and
A Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) will be prepared for any student in a middle school or beyond who did not perform satisfactorily on a state-mandated assessment test or is determined by the District as not likely to earn a hi= gh school diploma before the fifth school year following enrollment in grade 9= . The PGP will be designed and imple= mented by a guidance counselor, teacher, or other staff member designated by the principal. The plan will iden= tify the student’s educational goals and include consideration of the parent’s educational expectations for the student. [For additional information, see t= he counselor and policy EIF.]
Certain students—some with disabilities and some= with limited English proficiency—may be eligible for exemptions, accommodations, or deferred testing. For more information, see the principal, counselor, or special educa= tion director.
GRADUATION
Requirements for a Diploma
To receive a high school diploma from the District, a student must successfully complete the required number of credits and pass a statewide exit-level exam.
The grad= e 11 exit-level test, required for students in grade 11, covers English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and requires knowledge of Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, English III, and early American and United States History. A student who does not pass the exit-level assessment will have additional opportunities to take the test.=
The state mandated the current exit-level TAKS test effective for school year 2003–2004; previously students had taken an earlier version of the exit-level test beginning in grade 10 that was known= as Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS). Any student who was scheduled to graduate during the administration of the TAAS exit-level exam will be permitted to take it.
Graduation Programs
The District offers the graduation programs listed below. All students entering = grade 9 are required to enroll in the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program. Permission to enroll in the Minimum Graduation Program will be granted only if an agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the counselor or appropriate administrator. The counselor can help you decide = which program is best for you. [See policy EIF.]
Number of Credits
· Minimum Graduation Plan = &nb= sp; = 22
·
Recommended High School Program (only availa=
ble
through
· Distinguished Achievement Program
&n=
bsp; =
; (not
available through
Please be aware that not all courses are offered at ev= ery secondary campus in the District. A student who desires to take a course not offered at his or her regular camp= us should contact the counselor about a transfer or other alternatives. If the parents of at least 22 stud= ents request a transfer for those students to take a course in the required curr= iculum other than fine arts or career and technology, then for the following year = the District will offer the course either by teleconference or at the school fr= om which the transfers were requested.
Certificates of Coursework Completion
A certificate of coursework completion will be issued = to a senior student who successfully completes state and local credit requiremen= ts for graduation, but fails to perform satisfactorily on the exit-level tests= .
Students with Disabilities
Upon the recommendation of the admission, review, and dismissal committee, a student with disabilities may be permitted to gradua= te under the provisions of his or her individualized education program (IEP).<= /p>
Graduation Activities
Graduation activities will include:
·
A “Hallwalk” through the
· A graduation ceremony, which is held at a lo= cal auditorium at the end of each semester.
Graduation Expenses
Because students and parents will incur expenses in or= der to participate in the traditions of graduation—such as the purchase of invitations, senior ring, cap and gown, and senior picture—both stude= nt and parent should monitor progress toward completion of all requirements for graduation. The expenses ofte= n are incurred in the junior year or first semester of the senior year. [See Student Fees on page 38.]
HOMEWORK
Students are encouraged, but not required to take cour=
se
work home. Students are worki=
ng at
an accelerated pace throughout their time at
NONTRADITIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
[See Requirem= ents for a Diploma on page 22.]
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The District provides special programs for gifted and
talented students, homeless students, bilingual students, migrant students,
students with limited English proficiency, dyslexic students, and students =
with
disabilities. The coordinator=
of
each program can answer questions about eligibility requirements, as well as
programs and services offered in the District or by other organizations.
Options and Requirements for Providing Assist= ance to Students Who Have Learning Difficulties or Who Need or May Need Special Education
If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the = parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the District’s ove= rall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a va= riety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and othe= r support services that are available to all students.
At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evalua= tion for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the District must decide if the evaluation is needed. If eval= uation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The District must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 calendar days of the date = the District receives the written consent.&nbs= p; The District must give a copy of the report to the parent.
If the District determines that the evaluation is not needed, the District will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the District. Additionally, the n= otice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards—Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.
The designated person to contact regarding options for= a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is Shari Eubanks at 817-447-5730
.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Since summer school policies and procedures vary each = year, information will be made available at this campus in March.
TEXTBOOKS
State-approved textbooks are provided free of charge f= or each subject or class. Books = must be covered by the student, as directed by the teacher, and treated with care. A student who is issued= a damaged book should report the damage to the teacher. Any student failing to return a bo= ok issued by the school loses the right to free textbooks until the book is returned or paid for by the parent. However, a student will be provided textbooks for use at school duri= ng the school day.
SECTION III
GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Topics in this section of the handbook contain importa= nt information regarding school operations and requirements. Included are provisions such as st= udent welfare; health and safety issues; fees; the school’s expectations for student conduct (other than Student Code of Conduct requirements); use of facilities, such as the cafeteria, library, and transportation services; and emergency closings. For addit= ional information or questions you may have, please see the principal.
QUICK REFERENCE:
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· Makeup work = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 28
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· Dress and grooming = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 37
· Student fees= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 38
· Fund-raising= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 39
· Immunization= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 39
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· Prayer = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; page 39
· Safety = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; page 40
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· Videotaping of students = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 43
· Visitors to the school = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = page 43
ATTENDANCE
Regular school attendance is essential for the student= to make the most of his or her education—to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day’s learning on the previous day’s, and to grow as an individual.= Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student= 217;s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences. Two state laws, one dealing with compulsory attendance, the other with attendance for course credit, are of special interest to students and parents.&= nbsp; Each is discussed in the following sections:
Compulsory Attendance
The state compulsory attendance law requires that a st= udent between the ages of 6 and 18 must attend school and District-required tutor= ial sessions unless the student is otherwise legally exempted or excused. A student who voluntarily attends = or enrolls after his or her eighteenth birthday is required to attend each sch= ool day. However, if a student 18= or older has more than five unexcused absences in a semester, the District may revoke the student’s enrollment.&nbs= p; The student’s presence on school property thereafter is then unauthorized and may be considered trespass.
School employees must investigate and report violation= s of the state compulsory attendance law. A student absent from school without permission from any class; from required special programs, such as additional special instruction (termed “accelerated instruction” by the state) assigned by the grade placement committee and basic skills for ninth graders; or from required tutorials will be considered = in violation of the law and subject to disciplinary action.
A school-aged student’s deliberately not attendi= ng school may also result in assessment of penalties by a court of law against both the student and his or her parents.&n= bsp; A complaint against the parent may be filed in the appropriate court= if the student:
· Is absent from school on ten or more days or parts of days within a six-month period in the same school year, or
· Is absent on three or more days or parts of = days within a four-week period.
Attendance for Credit
To receive credit in a class, a student must attend at= least 90 percent of the days the class is offered. A student who attends fewer than 90 percent of the days the class is offered may be referred to the attendance review committee to determine whether there are extenuating circumstances f= or the absences and how the student can regain credit.
In determining whether there were extenuating circumst= ances for the absences, the attendance committee will use the following guideline= s:
· All absences will be considered in determini= ng whether a student has attended the required percentage of days. If makeup work is completed, absen= ces for religious holy days and health-care appointments will be considered day= s of attendance for this purpose. = [See policy FEB.]
· A transfer or migrant student incurs absences only after his or her enrollment in the District. For a student transferring into the District after school begins, including a migrant student, only those absen= ces after enrollment will be considered.
· In reaching consensus about a student’s absences, the committee will attempt to ensure that its decision is in the = best interest of the student.
· The committee will consider the acceptabilit= y and authenticity of documented reasons for the student’s absences.
· The committee will consider whether the abse= nces were for reasons over which the student or the student’s parent could exercise any control.
· The committee will consider the extent to wh= ich the student has completed all assignments, mastered the essential knowledge= and skills, and maintained passing grades in the course or subject.
· The student or parent will be given an opportunity to present any information to the committee about the absences = and to talk about ways to earn or regain credit.
The student or parent may appeal the committee’s decision to the District’s Board of Trustees by filing a written requ= est with the Superintendent in accordance with policy FNG.
The actual number of days a student must attend in ord= er to receive credit will depend on whether the class is for a full semester or f= or a full year.
When a student must be absent from school, the student—upon returning to school—must bring a note, signed by t= he parent, that describes the reason for the absence. A note signed by the student, even= with the parent’s permission, will not be accepted unless the student is 1= 8 or older.
Driver License Attendance Verification
To obtain a driver license, a student between the ages= of 16 and 18 must annually provide to the Texas Department of Public Safety a form obtained from the school verifying that the student has met the 90 percent attendance requirement for the semester preceding the date of application.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The student can obtain this form a= t the campus front office.
MAKEUP WORK
Routine and In-depth Makeup Work Assignments<= /a>
A student will be permitted to make up tests and to tu= rn in projects due in any class missed because of absence. Secondary teachers may assign a la= te penalty to any project in accordance with time lines approved by the princi= pal and previously communicated to students.
For any class missed, the teacher may assign the stude= nt makeup work based on the instructional objectives for the subject or course= and the needs of the individual student in mastering the essential knowledge and skills or in meeting subject or course requirements.
A student will be responsible for obtaining and comple= ting the makeup work in a satisfactory manner and within the time specified by t= he teacher. [For further informa= tion, see policy EIAB.]
A student who does not make up assigned work within th= e time allotted by the teacher will receive a grade of zero for the assignment.
DAEP or In-school Suspension Makeup Work<= /h3>
A student removed to a Disciplinary Alternative Educat= ion Program (DAEP) during the school year will have an opportunity to complete coursework needed to fulfill the student’s high school graduation requirements before the beginning of the next school year. The District may provide the oppor= tunity to complete the coursework through any method available, including a correspondence course, distance learning, or summer school. The District will not charge the s= tudent for any method of completion provided by the District. [See policy FOCA.]
A student removed from the regular classroom to in-sch= ool suspension or another setting, other than a DAEP, will have an opportunity = to complete before the beginning of the next school year each course the stude= nt was enrolled in at the time of removal from the regular classroom. The District may provide the oppor= tunity by any method available, including a correspondence course, distance learni= ng, or summer school. [See policy= FEA.]
Students and their parents are encouraged to discuss o= ptions with the teacher or counselor to ensure the student completes all work requ= ired for the course or grade level.
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES / CONDITIONS
To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school w= hile contagious. If a parent suspects that his or her child has a communicable or contagious disease, the parent should contact the school nurse or principal= so that other students who might have been exposed to the disease can be alert= ed.
The school nurse or the principal’s office can p=
rovide
information from the Texas Department of Health regarding these diseases.
Bacterial Meningitis
State law specifically requires the District to provid= e the following information:
· What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammat= ion of the covering of the brain and spinal cord.= It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is most common an= d the least serious. Bacterial meni= ngitis is the most common form of serious bacterial infection with the potential f= or serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease, but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent permanent damage or death.
· What are the symptoms?
Someone with meningitis wi= ll become very ill. The illness = may develop over one or two days, but it can also rapidly progress in a matter = of hours. Not everyone with meni= ngitis will have the same symptoms.
Children (over 1 year old)= and adults with meningitis may have a severe headache, high temperature, vomiti= ng, sensitivity to bright lights, neck stiffness or joint pains, and drowsiness= or confusion. In both children a= nd adults, there may be a rash of tiny, red-purple spots. These can occur anywhere on the bo= dy.
The diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is based on a combination of symptoms and laboratory results.
· How serious is bacterial meningitis?
If it is diagnosed early a= nd treated promptly, the majority of people make a complete recovery. In some cases it can be fatal or a person may be left with a permanent disability.
· How is bacterial meningitis spread?
Fortunately, none of the b= acteria that cause meningitis are as contagious as diseases like the common cold or= the flu, and they are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the a= ir where a person with meningitis has been.&n= bsp; The germs live naturally in the back of our noses and throats, but t= hey do not live for long outside the body.&nbs= p; They are spread when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing; sha= ring drinking containers, utensils, or cigarettes).
The germ does not cause me= ningitis in most people. Instead, most people become carriers of the germ for days, weeks, or even months. The bacteria rarely overcome the b= ody’s immune system and cause meningitis or another serious illness.
· How can bacterial meningitis be prevented? <= /p>
Do not share food, drinks, utensils, toothbrushes, or cigarettes.&nbs= p; Limit the number of persons you kiss.
While there are vaccines f= or some other strains of bacterial meningitis, they are used only in special circum= stances. These include when there is a dise= ase outbreak in a community or for people traveling to a country where there is= a high risk of getting the disease. Also, a vaccine is recommended by some groups for college students, particularly freshmen living in dorms or residence halls. The vaccine is safe and effective (85–90 percent). It can= cause mild side effects, such as redness and pain at the injection site lasting u= p to two days. Immunity develops w= ithin seven to ten days after the vaccine is given and lasts for up to five years= .
· What should you do if you think you or a fri= end might have bacterial meningitis?
You should seek prompt med= ical attention.
· Where can you get more information?
Your school nurse, family = doctor, and the staff at your local or regional health department office are excell= ent sources for information on all communicable diseases. You may also call your local health department or Regional Texas Department of Health office to ask about meningococcal vaccine. Additi= onal information may also be found at the Web sites for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, http://www.cdc.gov<= /a>, and the Department of State Health Services, http://www.dshs.state.tx.us.
HEALTH-RELATED MATTERS
School Health Advisory Council
Information regarding the District’s School Heal= th Advisory Council, including the number of meetings scheduled or held during= the year, and information regarding vending machines in District facilities and student access to the machines is available from the principal. [See also policies BDF and EHAA.]<= /p>
Other Health-Related Matters
Tobacco Prohibited
The District and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by studen= ts and others on school property or at school-sponsored or school-related activities. [See the Student = Code of Conduct and policy GKA.]
Asbestos Management Plan
The District’s Asbes= tos Management Plan, designed to be in compliance with state and federal regulations, is available in the maintenance office. If you have any questions, please contact Eddie Rich at 817-447-5925.
Pest
Management Plan
The District applies only = pest control products that comply with state and federal guidelines. Except in an emergency, signs will= be posted 48 hours before application. Parents who want to be notified prior to pesticide application inside their child(ren)’s school assignment area may contact Eddie Rich at 817-447-5925.
FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION
The District believes that all students learn best in = an environment free from harassment and that their welfare is best served when they can work free from discrimination.&nb= sp; Students are expected to treat other students and District employees with courtesy and respect; to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive; an= d to stop those behaviors when asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to= treat students with courtesy and respect.
The Board has established policies and procedures to prohibit and promptly respond to inappropriate and offensive behaviors that= are based on a person’s race, religion, color, national origin, gender, s= ex, age, or disability. [See policy FFH] Prohibited harassment, in general terms, is conduct so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity; or substantially interferes with the student’s academic performance. A copy of the District’s pol= icy is available in the principal’s office and in the Superintendent’s office.
Examples of prohibited discrimination may include, but= are not limited to, derogatory language directed at a person’s religious beliefs or practices, accent, skin color, or need for accommodation; bullyi= ng, threatening or intimidating conduct; name-calling or slurs, taunting, teasi= ng (even when presented as “jokes”), or rumors; aggression or assa= ult; graffiti or printed material promoting racial, ethnic, or other negative stereotypes; or aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property. Examples of prohibited sexual hara= ssment may include touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is sexual in nature; sexual advances; jokes or conversations of a sexual natur= e; and other sexually motivated conduct, communications, or contact.
Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volun= teer does not include necessary or permissible physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature. However, all romantic and inappropriate social relationships, as wel= l as all sexual relationships, between students and District employees are prohibited, even if consensual.
Any student (or the student’s parent) who believ= es that he or she has experienced prohibited harassment should immediately rep= ort the problem to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District employee.
To the extent possible, the District will respect the
privacy of the student; however, limited disclosures may be necessary to
conduct a thorough investigation and to comply with law. Allegations will be promptly
investigated. The District wi=
ll
notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited
harassment by an adult associated with the District, or by another student,=
when
the allegations, if proven, would constitute “sexual harassment”=
; or
“other prohibited harassment” as defined by District policy.
If the District’s investigation indicates that prohibited harassment occurred, appropriate disciplinary or corrective acti= on will be taken to address the harassment.&n= bsp; The District may take disciplinary action even if the conduct that is the subject of the complaint did not rise to the level of harassment prohib= ited by law or policy.
Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith re= port of prohibited harassment is prohibited.&nb= sp; However, a person who makes a false claim or offers false statements= or refuses to cooperate with a District investigation may be subject to appropriate discipline.
A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outco= me of the investigation may appeal in accordance with policy FNG.
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, the Distr= ict makes the following statements:
Burleson Independent School District does not discrimi= nate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, inclu= ding vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Secti= on 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
The following District staff members have been designa= ted to coordinate compliance with these requirements:
· Title IX Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of sex <= /span>
· Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regard= ing discrimination on the basis of disability:= Matt Zentell
· All other concerns: See the Superintendent Dr. Mark Ja= ckson at 817-447-5730.
Services for the Homeless and for Title I Participants
Other designated staff you may need to contact include= :
· Liaison for Homeless Children and Youths, who coordinates services for homeless students: Hank Hoaldridge 817-447-5729.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Parents of students with learning difficulties or who = may need special education services may request an evaluation for special educa= tion at any time.
CONDUCT
Applicability of School Rules
As required by law, the District has established a Stu= dent Code of Conduct that prohibits certain behaviors and defines standards of acceptable behavior—both on and off campus—and consequences for violation of the standards. Students need to be familiar with the standards set out in the Stude= nt Code of Conduct, as well as campus and classroom rules.
To achieve the best possible learning environment for = all students, the Student Code of Conduct and other campus rules of behavior wi= ll apply whenever the interest of the District is involved, on or off school grounds, in conjunction with or independent of classes and school-sponsored activities. The District has disciplinary authority over a student in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Corporal Punishment
Corporal punishment—spanking or paddling the student—may be used as a discipline management technique in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and policy FO(LOCAL) in the District’= ;s policy manual.
Social Events
School rules apply to school social events to which a student brings a guest. Guest= s are expected to observe the same rules as students attending the event, and the person inviting the guest will share responsibility for the conduct of the guest.
A student attending a social event will be asked to si= gn out when leaving before the end of the event; anyone leaving before the official end of the event will not be readmitted.
Disruptions
As identified by law, disruptions include the followin= g:
· Interferes with the movement of people at an exit, an entrance, or a hallway of a District building without authorization from an administrator.
· Interferes with an authorized activity by seizing control of all or part of a building.
· Uses force, violence, or threats in an attem= pt to prevent participation in an authorized assembly.
· Uses force, violence, or threats to cause disruption during an assembly.
· Interferes with the movement of people at an exit or an entrance to District property.
· Uses force, violence, or threats in an attem= pt to prevent people from entering or leaving District property without authorization from an administrator.
· Disrupts classes or other school activities while on District property or on public property that is within 500 feet of District property. Class disr= uption includes making loud noises; trying to entice a student away from, or to prevent a student from attending, a required class or activity; and enterin= g a classroom without authorization and disrupting the activity with profane language or any misconduct.
· Interferes with the transportation of studen= ts in District vehicles.
Radios, CD Players, Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices and Games
Students are not permitted to possess such items as telecommunications devices with text messaging, pagers, radios, CD players, tape recorders, camcorders, DVD players, cameras, or electronic devices or games at school, unless prior permission has been obtained from the princip= al. Without such permission, teachers = will collect the item and turn it in to the principal’s office. The principal will determine wheth= er to return the item at the end of the day for the student to take home or wheth= er the parent will be contacted to pick up the item.
Any disciplinary action will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. For certain items, such as pagers, in which a third party retains a legal right= of ownership, the school may charge for releasing the pager to the third party= .
[See policy FNCE.]
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Questioning of Students
When law enforcement officers or other lawful authorit= ies wish to question or interview a student at school:
· The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and ask for an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school.
· The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the parents unless the interviewer raises what the princi= pal considers to be a valid objection.
· The principal ordinarily will be present unl= ess the interviewer raises what the principal considers to be a valid objection= .
· The principal will cooperate fully regarding= the conditions of the interview, if the questioning or interview is part of a c= hild abuse investigation.
Students Taken Into Custody
State law requires the District to permit a student to= be taken into legal custody:
· To comply with an order of the juvenile cour= t.
· To comply with the laws of arrest.
· By a law enforcement officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct in need of supervision.
· By a probation officer if there is probable cause to believe the student has violated a condition of probation imposed = by the juvenile court.
· By an authorized representative of Child Protective Services, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, a = law enforcement officer, or a juvenile probation officer, without a court order, under the conditions set out in the Family Code relating to the studentR= 17;s physical health or safety.
· To comply with a properly issued directive to take a student into custody.
Before a student is released to a law enforcement offi= cer or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the officer̵= 7;s identity and, to the best of his or her ability, will verify the official’s authority to take custody of the student.
The principal will immediately notify the Superintende= nt and will ordinarily attempt to notify the parent unless the officer or other authorized person raises what the principal considers to be a valid objecti= on to notifying the parents. Bec= ause the principal does not have the authority to prevent or delay a custody act= ion, notification will most likely be after the fact.
Notification of Law Violations
The District is also required by state law to notify:<= /p>
· All instructional and support personnel who = have responsibility for supervising a student who has been arrested or referred = to the juvenile court for any felony offense or for certain misdemeanors.
· All instructional and support personnel who = have regular contact with a student who has been convicted, received deferred prosecution, received deferred adjudication, or adjudicated of delinquent conduct for any felony offense or certain misdemeanors.
[For further information, see policy GRA.]
DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLISHED MATERIALS OR DOCUME= NTS
School Materials
Publications prepared by and for the school may be pos= ted or distributed, with prior approval by the principal, sponsor, or teacher. Such items may include school post= ers, brochures, murals, etc.
All school publications are under the supervision of a teacher, sponsor, and the principal.
Nonschool Materials … from students=
Unless a student obtains specific prior approval from = the principal, written materials, handbills, photographs, pictures, petitions, films, tapes, posters, or other visual or auditory materials that were not developed under the oversight of the school may not be posted, sold, circulated, or distributed on any school campus. To be considered, any nonschool ma= terial must include the name of the sponsoring organization or individual. The decision regarding approval wi= ll be made in two school days.
The principal has designated the cork board in the main hallway as the location for approved nonschool materials to be placed for voluntary viewing by students. See policy FNAA.
The student may appeal the principal’s decision = in accordance with policy FNG(LOCAL). Any student who posts material without prior approval will be subjec= t to disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Materials displayed without this approval will be removed.
Nonschool Materials … from others
Written or printed materials, handbills, photographs,
pictures, films, tapes, or other visual or auditory materials not sponsored=
by
the District or by a District-affiliated school-support organization will n=
ot
be sold, circulated, distribu=
ted,
or posted on any District premises by any District employee or by persons or
groups not associated with the District, except as permitted by policy
GKDA. To be considered, any
nonschool material must meet the limitations on content established in the
policy, include the name of the sponsoring organization or individual, and =
be
submitted to the superintendent’s office for specific prior review.
Prior review will not be required for:
· Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a school-sponsored meeting intended for adults and held after school hours.
· Distribution of materials by an attendee to other attendees of a community group meeting held after school hours in accordance with policy GKD(LOCAL).
· Distribution for electioneering purposes dur= ing the time a school facility is being used as a polling place, in accordance = with state law.
All nonschool materials distributed under these circumstances must be removed from District property immediately following = the event at which the materials are distributed.
DRESS AND GROOMING
The District’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, prevent disruption, and minimize safety hazards. Students and parents may determine= a student’s personal dress and grooming standards, provided that they comply with the following:
·
Must
cover the entire torso (stomach and back), crown of shoulder, and armpit ar=
ea.
·
Tank
tops, tube tops, halters, or strapless tops must be worn with a shirt, blou=
se,
or jacket.
Pants, Shorts, and Skirts:
·
Must
have finished edges.
·
May
not have holes that in any way reveal skin or undergarments.
·
Shorts
and skirts must be fingertip length.
·
May
not sag. A belt should be wor=
n if
pants or shorts are too loose.
Shoes:
·
Must
be worn at all times.
·
House
shoes are not to be worn at school.
Accessories:
·
Any
type of piercing other than ear piercing is considered inappropriate at sch=
ool.
·
Facial
and body piercings will be removed if they are seen.
·
Chains
and wallet chains are not appropriate and will be confiscated.
·
Un-natural
hair colors are distracting and will not be allowed.
·
Pajamas
are inappropriate at school and are not to be worn.
·
Any
gang-related items such as, but not limited to, bandanas will be confiscate=
d.
·
Excessive
make-up, make-up on male students, and facial paintings are distracting and
will not be allowed on campus.
·
Non-prescription
sunglasses are not to be worn=
in
the building.
·
Any
types of head coverings, hats, or caps are to be removed before entering the
building. Head coverings worn=
in
the building will be confiscated.
General Information:
·
Any
garments with decorations, patches, lettering, advertisements, etc., that m=
ay
be considered obscene, offensive, or lewd are not to be worn at school. This includes, but is not limited =
to,
any garment or accessory with any drug emblem, tobacco product, beer, wine,=
or
any type of alcoholic beverage advertisement.
·
The
school administration shall have the right to appraise any current fashion =
or
fad to determine its appropriateness for school.
STUDENT FEES
Materials that are part of the basic educational progr= am are provided with state and local funds and are at no charge to a student. A student, however, is expected to provide his or her own pencils, paper, erasers, and notebooks and may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including:
· Costs for materials for a class project that= the student will keep.
· Membership dues in voluntary clubs or student organizations and admission fees to extracurricular activities.
· Security deposits.
· Personal physical education and athletic equipment and apparel.
· Voluntarily purchased pictures, publications, class rings, yearbooks, graduation announcements, etc.
· Voluntarily purchased student accident insurance.
· Musical instrument rental and uniform maintenance, when uniforms are provided by the District.
· Personal apparel used in extracurricular activities that becomes the property of the student.
· Parking fees and student identification card= s.
· Fees for lost, damaged, or overdue library books.
· Fees for driver training courses, if offered= .
· Fees for optional courses offered for credit that require use of facilities not available on District premises.
· Summer school for courses that are offered tuition-free during the regular school year.
· A reasonable fee for providing transportatio= n to a student who lives within two miles of the school.
· A fee not to exceed $50 for costs of providi= ng an educational program outside of regular school hours for a student who has lost credit because of absences and whose parent chooses the program in ord= er for the student to meet the 90 percent attendance requirement. The fee will be charged only if the parent or guardian signs a District-provided request form.
Any required fee or deposit may be waived if the stude=
nt and
parent are unable to pay.
Application for such a waiver may be made to the
FUND-RAISING
Student clubs or classes, outside organizations, and/or parent groups occasionally may be permitted to conduct fund-raising drives = for approved school purposes. An application for permission must be made to the principal at least 15 days before the event.
Except as approved by the superintendent, fund-raising= by outside organizations is not permitted on school property. [For further information, see poli= cies FJ and GE.]
IMMUNIZATION
A student must be fully immunized against certain dise= ases or must present a certificate or statement that, for medical reasons or rea= sons of conscience, including a religious belief, the student will not be immunized. For exemptions bas= ed on reasons of conscience, only official forms issued by the Department of State Health Services, Immunization Division, can be honored by the District. The immunizations required are: diphtheria, rubeola (measles), rubella, mumps, tetanus, Haemophilus influen= zae type B, poliomyelitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and varicella (chicken pox). The school nurse can pr= ovide information on age-appropriate doses or on an acceptable physician-validated history of illness required by the Department of State Health Services. Proof of immunization may be perso= nal records from a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature = or rubber-stamp validation.
If a student should not be immunized for medical reaso=
ns,
the student or parent must present a certificate signed by a
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE AND A MINUTE OF SILENCE=
A minute of silence will follow recitation of the pledges. The student may choo= se to reflect, pray, meditate, or engage in any other silent activity so long as = the silent activity does not interfere with or distract others. [See policy EC for more informatio= n.]
PRAYER
Each student has a right to individually, voluntarily,= and silently pray or meditate in school in a manner that does not disrupt instructional or other activities of the school. The school will not require, encou= rage, or coerce a student to engage in or to refrain from such prayer or meditati= on during any school activity.
SAFETY
Student safety on campus and at school-related events = is a high priority of the District. Although the District has implemented safety procedures, the coopera= tion of students is essential to ensure school safety. A student should:
· Avoid conduct that is likely to put the stud= ent or other students at risk.
· Follow the behavioral standards in this hand= book and the Student Code of Conduct, as well as any additional rules for behavi= or and safety set by the principal, teachers, or bus drivers.
· Remain alert to and promptly report to a tea= cher or the principal safety hazards, such as intruders on campus and threats ma= de by any person toward a student or staff member.
· Know emergency evacuation routes and signals= .
· Follow immediately the instructions of teach= ers, bus drivers, and other District employees who are overseeing the welfare of students.
Accident Insurance
Soon after school opens, parents will have the opportu= nity to purchase low-cost accident insurance that will help meet medical expense= s, in the event of injury to their child.&nbs= p;
Drills: Fire, Tornado, and Other Emergencies
From time to time, students, teachers, and other Distr= ict employees will participate in drills of emergency procedures. When the alarm is sounded, students should follow the direction of teachers or others in charge quickly, quietl= y, and in an orderly manner.
Fire Drill Bells
1 bell = &nb= sp; leave the building
2 bells = &nb= sp; return to the classroom
Tornado Drill Bells
1 continuous bell &= nbsp; move quietly but quickly to the designated locations
2 bells = &nb= sp; return to the classroom
Emergency Medical Treatment and Information
If a student has a medical emergency at school or a school-related activity when the parent cannot be reached, the school will = need to have written parental consent to obtain emergency medical treatment, and information about allergies to medications, foods, insect bites, etc. Therefore, parents are asked each = year to complete an emergency care consent form. Parents should keep emergency care information up-to-date (name of doctor, emergency phone numbers, allergies, etc.). Please contact the sch= ool nurse to update any information that the nurse or the teacher needs to know= .
Emergency School-Closing Information
School closing information will be aired on local radi= o and television stations (including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX). The information regarding closings= will be made as timely as possible.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Conduct Before and After School
Teachers and administrators have full authority over s= tudent conduct at before- or after-school activities on District premises and at school-sponsored events off District premises, such as play rehearsal, club meetings, athletic practice, and special study groups or tutorials. Students are subject to the same ru= les of conduct that apply during the instructional day and will be subject to consequences established by the Student Code of Conduct or any stricter cod= e of conduct for extracurricular participants established by the sponsor in accordance with Board policy.
Use of Hallways During Class Time
Loitering or standing in the halls between classes is = not permitted. During class time,= a student must have a hall pass to be outside the classroom for any purpose.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Failure to obtain a pass will resu= lt in disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Cafeteria Services
The District follows the federal and state guidelines regarding foods of minimal nutritional value being served or sold on school premises during the school day. [For more information, see policy CO.]
Vandalism
The taxpayers of the community have made a sustained financial commitment for the construction and upkeep of school facilities.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> To ensure that school facilities c= an serve those for whom they are intended—both this year and in the comi= ng years—littering, defacing, or damaging school property is not tolerated. Students will be required to pay for damages they cause and will be subject to criminal proceedings as well as disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Stu= dent Code of Conduct.
SEARCHES
In the interest of promoting student safety and attemp= ting to ensure that schools are safe and drug free, District officials may from = time to time conduct searches. Such searches are conducted without a warrant and as permitted by law.
Students’ Desks and Lockers
Students’ desks are school property and remain u= nder the control and jurisdiction of the school even when assigned to an individ= ual student.
Students are fully responsible for the security and co= ntents of the assigned desks.
Searches of desks may be conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to believe that they contain articles or materials prohibi= ted by District policy, whether or not a student is present.
The parent will be notified if any prohibited items are found in the student’s desk.
Vehicles on Campus
Vehicles parked on school property are under the juris= diction of the school. School officia= ls may search any vehicle any time there is reasonable cause to do so, with or wit= hout the presence of the student. A student has full responsibility for the security and content of his or her vehicle and must make certain that it is locked and that the keys are not g= iven to others. [See also the Stud= ent Code of Conduct.]
Trained Dogs
Trained dogs will be scheduled at random throughout the school year. Vehicles that ca= use search dogs to alert will be searched.
Metal Detectors
Metal detectors will be used on a random basis in orde= r to preserve the safety of the campus.
TRANSPORTATION
School-Sponsored
Students who participate in school-sponsored trips are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the event. The principal, however= , may make an exception if the parent makes a written request that the student be released to the parent or to another adult designated by the parent.
Buses and Other School Vehicles
Students are expected to assist District staff in ensu= ring that buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding in Distri= ct vehicles, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.&= nbsp; Students must:
· Follow the driver’s directions at all times.
· Enter and leave the bus or van in an orderly manner at the designated stop nearest home.
· Keep feet, books, band instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle.
· Not deface the bus, van, or its equipment.
· Not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window, or throw objects within or out of the bus or van.
· Be seated while the vehicle is moving.
· Wait for the driver’s signal upon leav= ing the bus or van and before crossing in front of the vehicle.
When students ride in a District van or passenger car,= seat belts must be fastened at all times.
Misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Stu= dent Code of Conduct; bus-riding privileges may be suspended.
VIDEOTAPING OF STUDENTS
For safety purposes, video/audio equipment will be use= d to monitor student behavior on buses (and in common areas on campus). Students will not be told when the equipment is being used.
The principal will review the tapes routinely and docu= ment student misconduct. Disciplin= e will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
A parent who wants to view a videotape of the incident leading to the discipline of his or her child may request access in accorda= nce with policy FL.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
General Visitors
Parents and others are welcome to visit District schools. For the safety of th= ose within the school and to avoid disruption of instructional time, all visito= rs must first report to the principal’s office. Visitors will be required to show = some form of identification before entering the building, then sign-in and leave= a piece of property (driver’s license, keys, etc.) to ensure when th pe= rson exits the facility.
Visits to individual classrooms during instructional t= ime are permitted only with approval of the principal and teacher and so long as their duration or frequency does not interfere with the delivery of instruc= tion or disrupt the normal school environment.
All visitors are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of courtesy and conduct; disruptive behavior will not be permitte= d.
GLOSSARY
Accelerated instruction is an intensive supplemental program designed to address the needs of an individual student in acquiring the knowledge and skills requir= ed at his or her grade level.
ACT refer= s to one of the two most frequently used college or university admissions exams: the American College Test. The test may be a requirement for admission to certain colleges or universities.
ARD is the
admission, review, and dismissal committee convened for each student who is
identified as needing a full and individual evaluation for special education
services. The eligible student’s parents are part of the committee.
Attendance Re= view Committee is responsible for reviewing a student’s absences when = the student’s attendance drops below 90 percent of the days the class is offered. Under guidelines adopted by the Board, the committee will determine whether there were extenuating circumstances for the absences and whether t= he student needs to complete certain conditions to master the course and regain credit lost because of absences.
DAEP stan= ds for a disciplinary alternative education program, a placement for students who ha= ve violated certain provisions of the Student Code of Conduct. The DAEP will be separated from st= udents not assigned to the program. = It will focus on English language arts, mathematics, science, history, and self-discipline, and provide for students’ educational and behavior n= eeds, as well as supervision and counseling.
FERPA ref= ers to the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act that grants specific privacy protections to student records.&nb= sp; The law contains certain exceptions, such as directory information, unless the student’s parent or a student 18 or older directs the scho= ol not to release directory information.
IEP is the written record of the Individualized Education Program prepared by the ARD committee for a student with disabilities who is eligible for special educa= tion services. The IEP contains se= veral parts such as a statement of the student’s present educational performance; a statement of measurable annual goals, with short-term objectives; the special education and related services and supplemental aids and services, and program modifications or support for school personnel; a statement regarding how the student’s progress will be measured and h= ow the parents will be kept informed; modifications to state or districtwide tests, etc.
ISS refer= s to in-school suspension, a disciplinary technique for misconduct found in the Student Code of Conduct. Alth= ough different from out-of-school suspension and placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP), ISS removes the student from the regu= lar classroom.
NCLBA is = the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 that, along with other requirements for schools, provides information for parents and opportunities for “opting” their students out of certain activities or surveys.
Personal Grad= uation Plan (PGP) is a new state requirement for any student in middle school = or higher who fails a section on a state-mandated assessment test or is determ= ined by the District as not likely to earn a high school diploma before the fifth school year after he or she begins grade 9.
SAT refer= s to the second of the two most frequently used college or university admissions exams: the Scholastic Aptitude Test. The test may be a requi= rement for admissions to certain colleges or universities.
Section 504 is the federal law that prohibits discrimination against a student with a disa= bility, requiring schools to provide opportunities for equal services, programs, and participation in activities. = Unless the student is determined by an ARD committee to be eligible for special education services, appropriate regular educational services will be provid= ed.
State assessm= ent tests are required of students at certain grade levels and in specified subjects. Successful performa= nce is a condition of promotion and the grade 11 exit-level test is a condition of graduation. Students have mul= tiple opportunities to take the tests.
Alternate assessment tests, developed by the state, may be give= n to students in special education and students identified as limited English proficient.
Student Code = of Conduct, developed with the advice of the District-level committee and adopted by the Board, identifies the circumstances, consistent with law, wh= en a student may be removed from the classroom or campus. It also sets out the conditions th= at authorize or require the principal or another administrator to place the student in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program. It outlines conditions for out-of-= school suspension and for expulsion, and states whether self-defense is a consideration in suspension, DAEP placement, or expulsion. The Student Code of Conduct also addresses notice to the parent regarding a student’s violation of one= of its provisions.
TAKS is s= hort for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, the state’s current standardized achievement test given to students in certain grade levels and subjects in grades 3–11.
UIL refer= s to the University Interscholastic League, the statewide voluntary non-profit organization that oversees educational extracurricular academic, athletic, = and music contests.
AP=
PENDIX I
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
My child and I have received a copy of the Cross= roads High School Student Handbook (and the Student Code of Conduct) for 2005–2006. I understand= that the handbook contains information that my child and I may need during the school year and that all students will be held accountable for their behavi= or and will be subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the code.<= o:p>
State and federal law=
require
the District to notify parents that you may object to the release of certain
information about your child. After
reading the following, please mark through any directory information on the
form below that you do not want released and return the signed and dated fo=
rm
within ten school days of your child’s first day of instruction for t=
his
school year.
NOTICE
TO PARENTS: DIRECTORY INFORMATION
"Certain information about District student=
s is
considered directory information and will be released to anyone who follows=
the
procedures for requesting the information unless the parent or guardian obj=
ects
to the release of the directory information about the student. If you do not want
To be in compliance w=
ith the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, the District will release to military rec=
ruiters
and institutions of higher education, upon request, the name, address, and
telephone listing of your child, unless you direct the District not to rele=
ase
this information without prior written consent, as indicated below.
The District [may/may=
not]
release my child’s name, address, and telephone listing to military
recruiters and institutions of higher education upon their request, without=
my
prior written consent.
Except as noted below=
(under
EXCEPTIONS), I direct the District not to release to any third party the
following information without my prior written consent. I have marked through the items I =
do not
want released.
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone listing
4. Date and place of birth
5. Photograph
6. Dates of attendance
7. Grade level
8. Enrollment status
9. Honors and awards received in
school
10. Most recent previous school attended
11. E-mail address
EXCEPTIONS
For limited school-sp=
onsored
purposes (student recognition activities, yearbook or student newspaper,
printed programs for extracurricular activities, news releases to local med=
ia),
the District has my permission to release the following information. I have marked through the items I =
do not
want released.
1. Name
2. Address
3. Telephone listing
4. Date and place of birth
5. Photograph
6. Dates of attendance
7. Grade level
8. Enrollment status
9. Honors and awards received in
school
10. Most recent previous school attended
13. E-mail address
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Signature
of student: &=
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of parent: &=
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AP=
PENDIX II
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
My child and I have received a copy of the Crossroads = High School Student/Parent Handbook Amendment #2 dated August 2005.
Print name of student:= &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ;
Signature of student:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; =
Signature of parent:
Date: &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ;