TAHQUAMENON AREA SCHOOLS

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TAHQUAMENON AREA
SCHOOLS
PARENT/STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2002-2003
TAHQUAMENON AREA SCHOOLS
Welcome to Tahquamenon Area Schools. All the members of the staff and I are pleased to have you as a student and will do our
best to help make your experience as productive and successful as you wish to make it.
William R. Peltier, Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Telford Burton - President
Lori Miller - Vice President
Raymond Johnson - Treasurer
Katherine Robinson - Secretary
Christopher Beaulieu - Trustee
Georgia French - Trustee
Roy Holcomb - Trustee
FOREWORD
This student handbook was developed to answer many of the commonly asked questions that you and your parents may have
during the course of a school year. Because the handbook also contains information about student rights and responsibilities,
each student is responsible for knowing its contents. Please take time to become familiar with the following information and
keep the handbook available for your and your parents' use. It can be a valuable reference during the school year and a means to
avoid confusion and misunderstanding when questions arise. Should you have any questions contact Mrs. Haupt, Guidance
Counselor or Mr. Dykstra, High School Principal who you will find listed in the Staff Directory section of the handbook. This
handbook supersedes all prior handbooks and other written or oral statements regarding any item in this handbook.
MISSION OF THE SCHOOL
The mission of the Tahquamenon Area school is to provide a safe environment in which each student has sufficient
opportunity to learn how to take intelligent, ethical action and to accomplish the goals of his/her educational program.
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of this District to provide an equal education opportunity for all students.
Any person who believes that the school or any staff person has discriminated against a student on the basis of race, color, creed,
age, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, or other protected characteristics as well as place of residence within
District boundaries, or social or economic background, has the right to file a complaint. A formal complaint can be made in
writing to the School District's Compliance Officer listed below:
William R. Peltier
Superintendent
(906)293-3226
The complaint procedure is described on Form 2260 F8 which appears in the Appendix to this handbook.
The complaint will be investigated and a response, in writing, will be given to the concerned person within 10 days. Under no
circumstances will the District threaten or retaliate against anyone who raises or files a complaint.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The rules and procedures of the school are designed to allow each student to obtain a safe, orderly, and appropriate education.
Students can expect their rights to freedom of expression and association and to fair treatment as long as they respect those rights
for their fellow students and the staff. Students will be expected to follow teachers' directions and obey all school rules.
Disciplinary procedures are designed to ensure due process (a fair hearing) before a student is removed because of his/her
behavior.
Parents have the right to know how their child is succeeding in school and will be provided information on a regular basis and as
needed, when concerns arise. Many times it will be the students responsibility to deliver that information. If necessary, the mail
or hand delivery may be used to ensure contact. Parents are encouraged to build a two-way link with their childrens teachers and
support staff by informing the staff of suggestions or concerns that may help their child better accomplish his/her educational
goals.
The staff expects students to arrive at school prepared to learn. It is the students responsibility to arrive on time and be prepared
to participate in the educational program. If, for some reason, this is not possible, the student should seek help from the
appropriate office.
Adult students (age eighteen (18) or older) are expected to follow all school rules. If residing at home, adult students should
include their parents in their educational program.
Newberry and Curtis
Elementary Handbook
ELEMENTARY STAFF
CURTIS ELEMENTARY - Telephone 586-9721
Principal
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Music/Computers
Special Education
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Mrs. Fossitt
Mrs. Lamb
Mrs. Stoetzer
Mrs. Fossitt
Ms. Woody
Mrs. Pann
Mrs. Krenek
Mrs. Hines
Ms. Washburn
Mrs. Freeborn
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Watson
NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY - Telephone 293-5153
Principal
Secretary
Special Education Coordinator
Special Education Secretary
Preprimary/Special Education
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Second/Third Grade
Third Grade
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Physical Education
Speech
Vocal Music
Computers
HOSTS
School Nurse
Counselor
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Mrs. Hobbs
Mrs. Gehrett
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Nutkins
Mrs. Morrison
Mrs. Beaulieu
Mrs. Dean
Mrs. Fahler
Mrs. Price
Mrs. DeVillez
Mrs. Applin
Mr. Kopera
Mrs. Haggart
Mrs. Murphy
Mrs. Lewicki
Mrs. Buhman
Mrs. Moll
Mrs. Spincich
Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Derusha
Mrs. Abram
Mrs. DeAugustine
Mrs. Hubbard
Mrs. Mitchell
Mrs. Morrison
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Vincent
Mrs. Grieves
Mrs. Bailey
Mrs. Tazelaar
Mrs. Welty
Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Tokar
Mrs. Stark
Mrs. Kellogg
At Risk
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Parapro
Mrs. Perkins
Mrs. Alexander
Ms. Anderson
Mrs. Blankinship
Mrs. Canfield
Mrs. Depew
Mrs. Hastings
Mrs. Hogue
Mrs. Priestley
Mrs. Quinlan
Mrs. Rourke
Mrs. Schummer
Mrs. White
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ATTENDANCE POLICY - TAHQUAMENON AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Excuses for Absence
Students are expected to bring a written excuse to the office from a parent or guardian when returning to school after an absence.
The excuse should explain why the student was absent. School officials will then determine whether the absenteeism is justified.
In some instances it may be more convenient for a parent to call the school to explain the absence at the time the student is out. If
there are no excuses in the file, a written "mass" excuse to cover all absences will not be accepted.
Excused Absence
Students are required to attend all assigned classes unless the absence is for illness or other reasons as approved by the building
administrator. The illness must be verified by a parent or validated by a member of the medical profession. Building
administrators may, upon receipt of proper notification, approve absences for medical appointments (out-of-town), family
emergencies, or other personal business which cannot be conducted outside of the regular school day. Absences other than the
above cannot be condoned. The school retains the right to request medical evidence confirming extended illness or conditions
which could cause continuing absences of short duration.
Make Up Work
Pupils are expected to make up work missed when absent from school. Teachers determine the amount of work to be done.
Twice as much time to make up work is allowed than was missed (example: two days absence allows four days to get make up
work handed in). Teachers assign a grade of "I" for "Incomplete" while waiting for make up assignments. The "I" converts to an
"E" for failure if assignments are not turned in. Work missed during unexcused absence cannot be made up, except in the case of
a major test which includes material covered over a long period of time.
Illness in School
If pupils become ill during the day, they may be excused to go home. Before the student is excused, the parents or guardian will
be contacted by school personnel. Consequently, complete emergency information must be available specifying home phone,
contact person(s), and an extreme emergency release.
Released Time
The permission of the principal must always be secured before a student is excused or released during the school day. Students
may not be released to anyone other than a parent or guardian unless written permission from the parent or guardian is forwarded
to the principal. Bus students should not leave the school grounds without written permission from parent or guardian.
Reporting to Parents
Each school will maintain attendance records and will notify parents of absences at regular intervals. In cases of excessive or
truant absences, all attempts will be made to assist the parent to effectively bring about a change in the attendance pattern.
However, chronic attendance and truancy problems will be handled by the process as outlined in the Michigan School Code of
1976-380.1586.
Special Class Attendance Requirements
Regular school attendance is essential for a student to optimize his/her educational experiences. The Michigan School Code
requires all students under age 16 to attend school. The law also places the responsibility for attendance upon the parents. The
law also allows the Board of Education to determine curriculum requirements, which includes minimum attendance for receiving
academic credit.
Occasionally parental commitments and activities may necessitate that a child be removed from school for an extended period of
time. In such instances, parents must register a written request with the school at least three weeks in advance of the proposed
absence.
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Tardy Policy
A student who arrives at the classroom after the commencing bell without a pass signed by a staff member is tardy and shall be
designated as such in the classbook and on the absence slip. A pass signed by a staff member is excused so a "tardy" is recorded.
School expectations of students includes promptness as a matter of classroom order. Repeated violators who disrupt classes by
unnecessarily late arrival are to be considered a challenge to classroom discipline. Consequently, for each unexcused tardy the
pupil will be determined unexcused from the class and/or may be assigned detention before or after school. Excessive tardiness
will result in after school detention.
A student who is not in his/her assigned location within five (5) minutes after the beginning of class shall be considered tardy.
Any student arriving late to school is to report to the school office before proceeding to class.
CLOTHING
Students' clothing should be clearly marked with name. In this way, articles of clothing can be returned and avoid unnecessary
losses.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
Newberry Elementary
8:15
Doors Open
8:20
Classes Begin
11:30-12:30K-1-2 Lunch Period/Recess
12:15-1:15
3-4-5 Lunch Period/Recess
3:05
Student Dismissal
Curtis Elementary
7:20
7:55
10:45-11:05
11:10-11:30
2:34
Doors Open
Classes Begin
K-2 Lunch Period
3-5 Lunch Period
Student Dismissal
DISCIPLINE
Classroom rules and consequences of behavior should be clearly posted on the classroom wall. A copy of these rules should be
filed in the principal's office and made available to parents during the first week of school.
Elementary Procedures
I. Referral to Principal's Office
A. Discipline Referral
B. Options (from Continuum)
1. Student Conference
2. Parent Conference
3. Detention Room and/or Saturday Detention and/or Removal from School
4. After School Detention and/or Saturday Detention
5. School Service
6. Restitution
7. Suspension
8. Law Enforcement Referral
a. Police
b. Probate Court
9. Long Term Suspension
10. Recommendation for Expulsion
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II. Referral Categories
A. Persistent Disruption:
After exhausting classroom disciplinary procedures the teacher sends the offending student to the office for
further action. The principal proceeds as follows:
1. Begin at steps 1-3 of continuum.
2. Each additional referral is logged on the student's discipline card. Discipline begins at steps 1-2 and
proceeds down the continuum at the principal's discretion with each referral resulting in progressively
more severe action.
B. Acts Against Persons
1. Begin with steps 1-2. Fighting and severe acts proceed to step 7 of continuum.
2. Horseplay and less severe acts begin with steps 1-2 and proceed down continuum as in persistent
disruption.
C. Acts Detrimental to Students
2. Proceed through continuum at discretion of principal.
3. Use of controlled substances proceed to step 7.
D. Acts Against Property
2. Proceed to step 5 and beyond at discretion of principal.
E. Attendance/Tardiness
1. After 5 absences and/or tardies per marking period, notify attendance officer and office.
2. Pattern tardiness/absence proceed as in item 1.
F. Playground, Cafeteria, Hallway Behavior
After exhausting discipline procedures follow continuum as in Persistent Disruption.
Cafeteria Rules
1. Use quiet voices
2. Clean up your own area
3. Remain seated quietly until you are dismissed 4. Follow instructions the first time they are given
Consequences
1. Warning
2. School service and removal to isolation area or Detention Room
3. Referral to principal, loss of lunchroom privileges and referral to discipline continuum
1st Referral - Loss of lunchroom privileges 3 days or parent eats with student
2nd Referral - Loss of lunchroom privileges 5 days or parent eats with student
3rd Referral - Loss of lunchroom privileges for a minimum of six weeks
4th Referral - Loss of lunchroom privileges for remainder of school year
4. "Severe Clause"
Parents will be notified beginning with step 2 of consequences.
Hall Rules
1. Walk in hall
2. Respectful behavior - quiet, orderly
Hall Discipline Procedure
1. Go back and walk
3. Referral to teacher
5. "Severe Clause"
2. Stand against wall
4. Referral to Discipline Continuum
Playground Rules
1. Use playground equipment in an appropriate manner.
2. Contact sports and horseplay are not allowed.
3. Objects other than game balls will not be thrown on the playground. For example snowballs, wood chips, sand, etc.
4. Blacktop area near the building is reserved for jump rope, hopscotch, etc. Hockey, soccer, etc. must be played
away from the building in designated areas only.
5. Be prepared to go to the playground:
- coats - boots - hats - mittens - use lavatory
Students will be discouraged from entering the building during recess.
Playground Discipline Procedure
1. Warning
2. Fence 10 minutes - isolated
3. Fence remainder of recess
4. Detention
5. School service
6. Referral to principal and placement on Discipline Continuum
7. "Severe Clause"
DISMISSAL
Students are dismissed at 3:05 P.M. in Newberry and 2:34 P.M. in Curtis. Students are to go directly home or to their buses
unless involved in an after school activity.
Newberry students may be picked up by their parents at the circle drive in front of the school. Due to safety hazards, students
must not be picked up at the rear of the school nor on McMillan Avenue.
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FIRE DRILL REGULATIONS
General Instructions
Fire drills, for the protection of pupils and teachers, are held on an average of once a month according to state law. They are
usually unannounced and the signal given by the electric horns in the corridors. The conduct of pupils and teachers should be as
follows:
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Upon hearing the signal, the teacher will lead or direct the class to the proper exits. In case the exit is blocked, the
leader of the file must use his best judgment in choosing another accessible means of exit.
Groups must not cross or break into one another.
Always proceed in single file unless there are specific directions otherwise.
Walk briskly, but do not run. Speed is desirable, but order is more important. BE SERIOUS, IT COULD BE THE
REAL THING.
Do not leave your line for wraps, to put books in your locker, or for any other purpose not consistent with a rapid
orderly clearing of the building.
The first pupil out any door should hold it open until all are out.
Two teachers will be responsible for seeing that everyone is out of the building, including teachers, visitors, salesmen.
These teachers, one for the girls and one for the boys, will check on the toilet rooms and other unoccupied rooms
before leaving the building.
These regulations should be carried out with the most careful attention to details and in a precise manner for the greatest
effectiveness. The teacher must have complete control over his/her group and will lead or direct it to the street.
If a permanent evacuation is necessary at Newberry Elementary School because of fire or other reason, students are to proceed
with their teachers to the Methodist Church basement. Curtis Elementary School students and teachers will proceed to the Curtis
Fire Hall.
LUNCH PERIOD
Curtis Elementary School:
10:45 - 11:30
Newberry Elementary School:
11:30 - 12:45
Parents are encouraged to have students pay for lunch at least a week at a time (a month is better). All Newberry students are
issued lunch numbers when they register for the first time. These numbers remain the same from year to year. As students go
through the lunch line, they will give their number to the lunchroom paraprofessional and the student's account will be
automatically adjusted. Milk is available for a small fee to students who carry their lunch to school. Parents may request
applications for free or reduced lunch at the office.
Students remaining at school for lunch should not leave the grounds without signed parental permission. Supervision is provided.
Food should be eaten only in the cafeteria. Students who regularly go home for lunch should have a note on file with the
homeroom teacher attesting to that fact.
RECESS
Teachers may choose to schedule 15 minute supervised recess each morning and afternoon. Students may, given appropriate
clothing, be expected to participate unless: (a) recovering from illness as requested by parent in writing, or (b) excused by
physician's statement.
Students should be dressed as weather conditions indicate. During the winter months, for example, students may wish to bring an
extra pair of dry mittens and shoes.
REPORT CARDS
The school year for elementary students is divided into two semesters with two nine week reporting periods in each semester.
RETENTION
Students will be considered for retention considering the "whole" child - chronological age, physical size, socialization, and
academic ability. Students considered for retention will be referred to the Child Study Team as early as possible to maximize
appropriate interventions. It is essential that parents be involved in the earliest stages of the decision making process.
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Retention Procedure
1.
Evidence for retention is documented and entered on referral form
2.
Child Study Team acts on referral
3.
Appropriate interventions are implemented
4.
Child Study Team reconvenes to evaluate interventions and suggest revisions as appropriate
5.
If retention is considered appropriate, student's parents or guardian are notified by mail. At the request of the parent or
guardian a conference may be scheduled.
6.
Student is retained in grade, or letter from parents is placed in permanent file. If parents do not concur with
recommendation for retention they must submit their reticence in writing. The letter is then placed in the student's
permanent record CA39.
Two Hour Weather Delay Schedule
Curtis
Newberry Elementary
9:55 a.m. Start
10:20 a.m. Start
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
The community at large offers a wide range and variety of human resources. School district policy supports involvement of the
community in many ways including volunteer services. Volunteer services may include:
Calendar Activities
1.
Book Fair
2.
Baked Goods
3.
Telephoning
4.
Field Day
5.
Field Trips
9.
6.
Young Authors
7.
Kindergarten Round-Up
8.
Picture Day Assistant
Parties (Halloween, etc.)
Continuous Intervention
1.
Homeroom Director
2.
Classroom Volunteer
3.
Clerical
4.
Instructional Support
5.
Campbell's Soup Labels for Education Program
6.
Help One Student To Succeed (H. O. S. T. S. Program.
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Member of Parent Volunteer Organization
STUDENT PARTIES
Classes may have "parties" two or three times per year. Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines Day parties are authorized.
Birthday treats are not necessarily encouraged; however, the classroom teacher should be contacted if parents plan on sending a
class treat.
Parties are optional and held at the teacher's discretion.
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Newberry Middle School
Handbook
Newberry Middle School
Staff Directory
2002-03
Dennis Peacock - Middle School Principal
Kristin Derusha - K-8 Counselor
Debbie Canfield - Middle School Secretary
Teacher
Classes
Lois Abram
Special Education
Dan Alto
Science
Bruce Applin
Math, Social Studies, Computers
Robert Bailey
Special Education
Terri Carr
Inclusion/Guided Study
Lynn Dake
French
Lori Fair
English/Computers
Mike Fallon
Art
Cossondra George
Math/Applied Economics
Ginny Giddings
Environmental Science, Life Science
Sandra Glenn
Language Arts/Computers
Christine Harmon
History/Careers
Debra Hilliard
Inclusion/Guided study
Erin McNamara
Science/Math
Robin Mitchell
Math/Health
Denise Payment
Earth Science/Enrichment Science
Linda Rossman
Language Arts/Current Issues
Nancy Sleeper Title I/Physical Science
William VanEffen
Band
Lisa Wallace
Language Arts/Social Issues
__________
Art/Performing Arts
Alice Eifler
Parapro
Rosa Zitnik
Parapro
Grade
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Extracurricular Staff
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
Boys Track Coach
Girls Track Coach
Student Council
Quiz Bowl Coach
Year Book Advisor
Deb Groh
Randy Coyne
Jeff Potvin
Mike Herbst
Mark Canfield
Denise Payment
Denise Payment
Robin Mitchell
Deb Canfield
ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS/MEDICATIONS
Students who are sick are to request a pass from their teacher to go to the office. The office, if necessary, will issue a pass to go
to the nurse. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO GO HOME OR TO THE NURSE WITHOUT FIRST GETTING A PASS
FROM THE OFFICE. All medications must be transported to the school by a parent or guardian in the original container.The
parent and the person who receives the medication will sign a form stating that the medication was counted and how much was in
the bottle. No medicine can be given to a student, including over the counter medication without a written note from the parent.
If you want your child to be given Tylenol, cough drops or any other medication, you should bring a supply of this with your
childÕs name on the bottle with a note giving permission for the medication to be given at school.
ASSEMBLIES
When students leave classes to attend special programs in the auditorium or gymnasium, they remain the responsibility of their
respective teachers. Teachers are to accompany students to and from the assembly and remain with students during the assembly.
Students are to sit together by class.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
I.
Excused Absences:
Students will be expected to bring a written excuse or phone call to school from a parent or guardian when returning to school
after an absence. The excuse should explain why the student was absent. Based on this, school officials will then determine
whether the absenteeism was justified. The excuses are then placed in individual attendance records. In some cases it may be
more convenient for a parent to call the school to explain the absence at the time the student is out. However, a written excuse is
the best assurance that the absence will be properly recorded. If there are no excuses in the file, a written "mass" excuse to
cover all absences will not be accepted.
On the day after an absence the student will present a written excuse to the Middle School Office. The office will then issue an
excused/unexcused pass to be signed by each classroom teacher. The 7th hour teacher will collect all passes and turn them into
the office.
All absences will be considered "unexcused" if no verbal or written parental contact is made upon the students return.
II.
Planned Absences:
Occasionally, parental commitments and activities may necessitate that a child be removed from school for an extended period of
time. In such instances, parents must register a written request with the school at least one week in advance of the proposed
absence. This will be reviewed by the teachers, counselor and principal.
This group will review the request giving special consideration to the following relevant elements: Prior pupil attendance,
previous pupil academic performance, student's current achievement status, potential educational benefits of the experience.
If in the considered opinion of this advisory group, the proposed absence would not jeopardize the pupil's academic standing, the
student's teacher will arrange for the student to complete those activities which are deemed to be essential to the continued school
success of the child. Parents will assume primary responsibility for direction and guidance of the student in the completion of
these activities.
In the event the advisory group concludes that the proposed non-attendance would adversely affect the student's performance, the
parent or guardian would be informed that it would be in the child's best interest to make other arrangements which would require
no removal from school. Generally, request for absences to go on lengthy vacation trips during the academic year should be
avoided.
Extracurricular activities are excused planned absences and students are required to do all the work they may miss.
III. Unexcused Absence:
A. Any absence that does not have a written or verbal excuse on file by the second day after a student's return will be
considered "unexcused", and the truant officer may be notified (see disciplinary procedures/unexcused absences.
B.
IV.
Students who are absent from school without parental knowledge or absent for reasons not in accordance with
permissible absences as defined by the Michigan School Code are considered Truant. These absences are, of course,
unexcused. If a student is truant, attempts may be made to assist parents.
Make-up Work
Students are responsible for making up the class assignments they miss. Those who know in advance they will be absent from
school are encouraged to contact each classroom teacher for advance assignments. Those who are absent because of unforeseen
illness or emergencies are expected to request make-up assignments on the day they return. Twice as much time than was missed
is allowed to make up work missed. (ex: Two days of absence allows four days to make up work missed.)
Teachers assign a grade of "I" for "incomplete" while waiting for make up assignments. When they are not turned in, the "I"
converts to "E" for failure.
Students might not be given credit for work missed during unexcused absences except in the case of a major test which includes
material covered over a long period of time.
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V.
Total days absent and number of times tardy are reported to parents by report cards every six weeks. An absence from three
individual morning periods or from three individual afternoon periods, will count as one-half day absence. In addition, school
personnel will report attendance problems to parents as they occur.
VI. Tardy Policy
A student who arrives at the class or teaching station after the starting time without a pass signed by a staff member is tardy and
shall be designated so in the class book and on the hourly absence slip. A pass signed by a staff member is excused so a "tardy"
is not recorded.
School expectations of students include promptness as a matter of classroom order. Repeated violators who disrupt classes by
unnecessary late arrival are to be considered a challenge to classroom discipline.
Teachers and students should be sure to change an "Absent" entry on the hourly attendance report to "Tardy" when a student
reports late to class. When a question arises the teacher's class record book will be used as the official record. When a student is
referred to the office for extensive tardiness the teacher is alerting the office to interference with class procedure and instruction.
VII.
All rules and regulations of the Board of Education shall apply to all students enrolled in the regular program
despite their age.
VIII.
Students suspended from classes are not allowed on school property or at school functions.
Definition of terms:
1.
School Property - The entire two blocks upon which the school is situated including the elementary playground,
buildings and lawns, sidewalks, driveways between the buildings and bordering streets (Newberry Avenue,West
Avenue "B", McMillan Avenue, Robinson Avenue, West Avenue "A") and the Athletic Field.
2.
School Function - Any school sponsored activity including vehicles operated by the district used for transportation of
student participants and fans.
BAND AND CHORUS
Band, Performing Arts and Choral students are expected to take part in public and school performances during the school year.
CLASS CHANGES
There will be no drops or class changes unless it is necessary as determined by the counselor and principal. After the first six
weeks of a semester, no class changes are made unless extenuating circumstances exist. These are limited primarily to health
reasons and class overload.
DAILY BULLETINS
The school's daily bulletin includes all announcements regarding school social life. Entries must be submitted the day before.
They should be brief and limited to school affairs. The bulletin is read daily on Channel One. Families can also access it on the
web site.
DRESS CODE
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Students are required to be neat and orderly in appearance and dress.
Hats, sun visors or bandanas are not to be worn in the building.
Students are not allowed to wear articles of clothing or have visible tattoos with questionable or undesirable words,
pictures or phrases on them.
Tank tops, bare midriffs, bare backs, bare shoulders, plunging necklines, belly shirts, clothing of sheer fabrics, or
visible undergarments are not allowed. (Tank tops may be allowed in physical education classes at the discretion of
the teacher).
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Clothing that advertises or advocates alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not permitted.
Sagging pants or any type of clothing that would indicate gang membership are not allowed.
Skirts, dresses and shorts must be of lengths that reach fingertips of student when student is standing with arms
relaxed naturally at sides.
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Bodypiercing and wearing of earrings is only permitted on the ears. All other displays of body piercing are
prohibited.
Students with clothing which is disruptive to the learning environment or violates the dress code will be asked to
change, be sent home or have their parent or guardian notified to bring appropriate clothes to school for the
student. Students are asked to not argue when inappropriate clothing is questioned by any adult in the K-12
complex.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Eligibility: Each Friday during the respective athletic seasons an eligibility check will be made with all of the teachers of each
student who wishes to participate in interscholastic athletics. In order to be academically eligible to participate in athletic
contests during the following week, the eligibility check must show that the student has a cumulative semester passing grade in
all of his/her classes or has made a satisfactory effort in all classes during the week of the check.
Conflicts: Students taking part in school activities occasionally encounter conflicts due to similar or over-lapping time and date
schedules. In general, academics have first priority and extracurricular yield to regular class related activities. When
extracurricular produce conflicts, the following guidelines will be used to resolve them:
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A class related activity has priority over any extracurricular event.
A performance (concert, interscholastic game, forensics, etc.) has priority over a practice session (rehearsal or
practice for any activity.)
A conflict between two performances shall be resolved by advisors (coaches, directors) parents and student. The
parent shall make the final decision.
A conflict between two practice sessions shall be resolved by the advisors, parents and student.
FINES
Students assessed fines must have them paid by the end of the school year. Students failing to pay fines may be ineligible for
extracurricular activities and driverÕs education and may be subject to small claims court action.
FOOD AND DRINK
The sale of food and drink in the middle school building is prohibited. Students may transport unopened/sealed drink or food
containers to their lockers to be consumed at lunch, for trips away from school, or during scheduled breaks. Special fund-raising
food sales may occur with principalÕs prior approval.
FUN NIGHTS
Fifteen parent adult chaperones are required for each fun night. Admission is limited to students in grades 6-8. Also, two staff
chaperones are required. Students visiting may attend if it is prearranged and approved by the principal. Students must be in
school all day in order to attend a Fun Night that evening, unless they have a pre-excused absence.
HALL PASSES
Students are expected to be with the teachers to whom they are assigned for the duration of each class period. Students who need
to be sent somewhere during a class period must have a hall pass from the sending teacher. Students held late after class must
have a pass as well. It is the responsibility of the student to request a pass. Students in the hall without a pass are truant.
Students going to the library, counselorÕs office, principal's office, etc., from a scheduled class must have a pass signed by the
teacher sending the student. Passes are included at the end of this agenda.
HOMEROOM
Each student is assigned a homeroom.
Your homeroom number and teacher is printed on your class schedule card.
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HONOR ROLL/MARKING SYSTEM
Teachers will record marking period grades and exam grades, if one is given, on sheets that will be handed in to the office or
done by the teacher on computers. The teacher must apply their grading system uniformly to all the students in that class. The
tether must present their grading policy in writing to the principal and their students at the beginning of each semester.
Requirements for honor roll lists are:
(1) A B average (3 point value on a 4 point scale).
(2) Honor Roll is determined in the office.
(3) All class assignments are included.
(4) A = 4.0, A- = 3.66, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.0, B- = 2.66, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.0, C- = 1.66, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.0, D- = .66, E = 0
LOCKERS
Each student is provided with a locker. The number appears on your schedule card. The school is not responsible for any
valuables taken from lockers, in corridors or shower rooms. Do not bring valuable items to school such as gameboys, disc
players, money, etc. Forceful entry of lockers constitutes a felony.
Do not exchange lockers without permission from the office. Remember that your locker belongs to the school and is assigned to
you for temporary use. It is the responsibility of the student to see to the safety and protection of their personal property (band
instruments, etc.) while at school or at school events. Your lock combination is written on your class schedule. Your homeroom
teacher has a copy. Improper use of the locks or lockers, such as jamming locks, will result in a fine.
LUNCH
Students are encouraged to pay for lunch at least a week at a time. All students will be issued a number. As they go through the
lunch line, the student will give the number to the lunch room paraprofessional and the student's account will be automatically
adjusted. If the student's account is less than enough for one meal, the student will be notified immediately that the account is
low. If you carry your lunch to school, go directly to the cafeteria when lunch begins. Milk is available for a small fee. Middle
school students may not leave campus during lunch. Students may transport unopened/sealed drink or food containers to
their lockers.
Failure to follow the rules of the cafeteria supervisors will result in consequences as outlined in the student discipline policy.
SAFETY
Know the fire escape routes from your various classrooms. Ask your teacher about them. Move outside quickly, but do not run.
Stay in single file. Move away from the building. Directions are posted in each classroom. Know the tornado procedures and
crisis procedures.
If you are outside of your assigned class when the fire alarm sounds, go directly outside by the nearest exit. Do not return to your
classroom prior to leaving the building.
Running, shoving, fighting, and throwing things are forbidden in the school or school grounds. Labs and shops have specific
safety regulations. Follow them to the letter.
If an evacuation is necessary and we can not return to the building, we will proceed to St. Gregory's Church basement. Do not
proceed to the church useless told to by your teacher.
STUDENT PLANNERS
Teachers will distribute, read and explain policies to students, as written in the student planners, during the homeroom session of
the first few days of school. Each student will then sign a form indicating that they have had an opportunity to have all or parts
of it explained. Those signed forms are to be on file in the principal's office. Students will be issued a planner at the beginning
of the school year. Students are required to bring the planners to class and use them as directed by the teachers. Students will be
required to replace lost planners.
TELEPHONE USE
A public pay phone is located on the first floor by the cafeteria. Office phones are not available for student use except in cases of
EMERGENCY. Cost of using school phones will be posted. Students using the phone without a pass are subject to
disciplinary action.
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TEXTBOOKS
Students are issued textbooks at no cost. However, each student is responsible for the safe keeping and care of their texts. If
there is damage or loss, the student will be responsible to pay for these damages. Your teacher has recorded the registration
number of your textbook.
TRANSFERRING STUDENTS FROM NEWBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Students leaving Newberry Middle School must check out in the office and receive grades to time of leaving, pay all fines, return
all books, and receive necessary information for the school he/she will be going to.
USE OF FACILITIES ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS & SUNDAYS
All school facilities shall be vacated and student activities completed and dismissed by 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Students are
not required to attend school activities scheduled on Sunday except for special programs approved in advance by the
administration.
VISITORS
Students having relatives or friends as house guests are welcome to have them visit our school and classes for one day, if they
are in the same grade. You must obtain a "Visitors Pass" from the principal's office. This must be prearranged with the
principal.
WEBSTIES
Parents and students can access student and school information on the school website. Your ID and password is assigned by
office personnel.
NEWBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURES
I.
Acts Against Persons
A.
Fighting and severe acts:
1st Referral - Three (3) days out of school suspension
2nd Referral -Principal shall use his/her discretion in determining the consequences. Consequences shall not be less
than three (3) days out of school suspension.
B.
Horseplay and less severe acts:
1st Referral - 1 hr. after school detention
2nd Referral - 2 hrs. after school detention
3rd Referral - Discretion of principal
II.
Acts Detrimental to the Students
A.
Possession or Use of Tobacco
1st Referral - Three (3) days suspension
2nd Referral - Discretion of principal but not less
than three (3) days out of school suspension
B.
Possession or use of controlled substances
1st Referral - Three (3) days out of school suspension, police referral and follow "Use of Controlled Substances"
procedure.
2nd Referral - Discretion of principal but not less than ten (10) days out of school suspension
C.
Sale and Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Deliver
Indefinite suspension pending investigation, police referral and recommendation to board for expulsion or long term
suspension
D.
Other problems
1st Referral - 1 hr. after school detention
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2nd Referral - 2 hrs. after school detention
3rd Referral - Discretion of principal
E.
Chronic Tardiness
Beginning with his/her 4th tardy of the marking period, a student will receive one hour of after school detention for
each additional tardy during that marking period.
III.
Acts Against Property
A.
Restitution - Principal shall use his/her discretion in determining the consequences (out of school suspension or detention).
A court or police referral may be made.
IV.
Off Campus Before or During Lunch (Closed Campus)
1st Referral - Detention after school (1 hour)
2nd Referral - Detention after school (2 hours)
3rd and Subsequent Referrals - follow unexcused absence procedures
V.
Persistent disruptions, chronic tardiness, and unexcused absences or a student who chronically violates middle school rules
(the student is placed on the building level plan.)
After exhausting written classroom disciplinary procedures in an attempt to affect student's behavior, the student is sent
to the office for further action.
1st Referral - Detention room for that hour (ELC supervisor will call and send a letter)
2nd Referral - After school detention (all 9 detention room rules must be followed)
Failure to show up for assigned detention or follow detention room rules will result in immediate out of school
suspension for up to ten (10) days.
3rd Referral - Saturday detention
4rd Referral - Full day in school detention until detention room closes
5th Referral - Three day in school suspension
6th Referral - Out of school suspension for up to three (3) days. Conference with parents, teachers and principal before
student returns/or parent attends with child.
7th Referral - Out of school suspension for up to five (5) day
8th Referral - Out of school suspension for up to ten (10) days
9th Referral - Recommendation to the Board of Education for long term suspension
10th Referral - Recommendation to the Board of Education for expulsion.
VI.
Building Level Plan
If a student is chronically disruptive, disobedient, disrespectful or in general is not following the lawful commands of
school officials, that students will be placed on the Building Level Discipline Plan that may result in expulsion from
Tahquamenon Area Schools.
VII.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any person in the school environment to any other person.
Any student who feels that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment should report such incident to his/her
building principal.
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VIII. Failure to Serve Detention
Parents and students should remember that failure to serve after school or Saturday detention on the agreed upon date
will result in immediate out of school suspension.
PLEASE NOTE:
Policies and procedures in this handbook may be subject to change during the school year.
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Newberry High School
Student Handbook
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Thomas Dykstra - High School Principal
Judith Haupt - Guidance Counselor
Jill Young - High School Secretary
Laurie Depew - Guidance & Athletics Secretary
Brandon Bruce
AD/Strength Training/Transportation
Robert Cameron
English 1 & 4
Holly Totten
Spanish
Mary Olmsted
Librarian
Mike Chisholm
Truant Officer/Audio/Visual
Bruce Dake
Math
Lynn Dake
French/Fam. Living/Voc. Job Training
Bryan DeAugustine English, Pub. Speaking
Carrie Edie
English/Geometry/Bus. Math
Mary Edwards
Alg./Intro to Algebra
Mike Fallon
Art 1, 2, 3
Randy Fretz
Phys. Science/Computers
Randy Griffis
Econ./W. Hist./Am. Prob.
Aaron Weller
Metals/Drafting
Christine Houston
Special Ed
Marlynn Hughes
Special Ed
William Jordan
Am. Hist./Civics.
Kristi Peacock
NRM/Ecology/Comp. App.
John Nyman
Parapro - NRM
Jeff Puckett
Physics/Chemistry
Bill Scheerer
Wood Shop
Tom Siuda
Special Ed
Jane Stefanich
Desktop Pub./Computers
Don Stephenson
Biology/Phys. Sci.
Bill VanEffen
Band/Vocal Music
Cliff Young
PE/Health
Gym
Room 355
Room 357
Library
Room 354
Home Ec.
Room 350
Room 352
Room 252
Art Room
Room 180
Room 356
Ind. Arts Room
Room 254
Room 255
Room 253
Room 160
Room 181
Room 161
Room 256
Room 154
Room 182
Band Room
Room 353
Kay Ackley
Belinda Bergman
Brian Maier
Tammy Rourke
Connie Canfield
Extracurricular staff
Brandon Bruce
Bob Cameron, Randy Fretz
Jeff Puckett, Bruce Dake
Tom Siuda
Tom Rahilly
Rob Depew
Mike Herbst
Chris Nance
Dan Alto
Erin McNamara
Christine Harmon
Gary Moulton
Patti Stoetzer
Sandy Glenn
Heather Nutkins
Jerry McGinn
Lori Fair
Mike Carpenter
Deb Canfield
Don Stephenson
Mike Fallon
Don Stephenson
Bob Cameron
Carrie Edie
______________
Parapro - Life Skills
Parapro - ELC
TMI
Parapro - TMI
Parapro - TMI
Room 142
Room 142
Room 172
Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach
Assistant Football
Assistant Football
Cross Country
Varsity Boys Basketball
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball
Freshman Boys Basketball
Varsity Girls Basketball
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball
Freshman Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Varsity Volleyball
Junior Varsity Volleyball
Varsity Wrestling
Varsity Girls Track
Assistant Track
Student Council
National Honor Society
Cadet Supervisor
Senior Class Advisor
Junior Class Advisor
Sophomore Class Advisor
Freshman Class Advisor
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WELCOME
This bulletin outlines some of the major student guidelines for the school year. It is intended to inform you regarding various
day-to-day procedures. Special questions or suggestions may be referred to teachers, the guidance office or the principal's office.
You will notice that these guidelines are not unduly restrictive. The student body at Newberry High School has demonstrated
its ability and desire to uphold a long tradition of high standards in school pride and good personal conduct. Each of us -whether student or staff profits by it and so has an obligation to do his/her part in maintaining a good learning atmosphere
accentuated by courtesy and friendliness.
Newberry High Students,
Some of you will leave high school and go to college, but ALL of you will leave high school and go to work.
You are encouraged to carefully read and consider the information on the next several pages. They have been designed to
get you started thinking about your future. It is expected that you will have many questions. These questions have many right
answers. It is important to remember that what is the right answer for you may not be the right answer for someone else.
The Guidance Office is intended to help GUIDE you to find the right answer for yourself not give you the answers.
I encourage you to develop a career plan and I will be inviting each and everyone one of you to share your plan with me.
I look forward to meeting every Newberry High School student during this school year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Haupt
Newberry High School Counselor
The Journey
Career and Life Planning is a lifelong process.
It’s more than just finding a job, it’s about finding out what lights up your eyes.
It’s about finding your passion.
It’s about understanding the economy and knowing where the work is.
It’s about creating meaningful work for yourself, and finding fulfillment in your life.
It’s about a Journey that will take you many interesting places.
It's a Journey that will teach you much, and to get the most out of the Journey you need to create a plan.
Not a plan carved in stone, but one that will set you in the right direction.
It will give you a clear focus, yet still allow you to explore the side-roads.
Arts and Communications
Careers in arts and communications relate to the humanities and to the performing,
visual, literary, and media arts.
Careers related to this Pathway:
Communications
Performing Arts
Visual, Literary & Media Arts
Personal Characteristics
-Demonstrate good writing skills
-Play a musical instrument
- Entertain thru singing or acting
- Seek opportunities for self expressions
- Can do oral reports or speeches well
Human Services
Careers in human services focus on helping people learn, protect themselves and others, solve problems,
and attend to their personal and consumer needs, rights, and responsibilities.
Child and Family Services
Civil Service
Education
Hospitality
Social Services
Law Enforcement and Legal Education
Religion and Related Careers
Personal Characteristics:
-Enjoy interacting with people
- Demonstrate good skill writing &
speaking in front of class or groups
- Interested in helping people to solve their problems
- Like to help people to learn new skills
- Can do several things at the same time
- Prefer working with people
Business, Management, Marketing, & Technology
Careers in business, management, marketing, and technology require attention to detail, calculating,
coordinating, implementing, and evaluating
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Information Processing
Marketing
-Demonstrate good writing in math
- Comfortable asking others to buy fundraising products
- Enjoy being a leader
- Can easily use computers programs
- Enjoy helping others to plan events
Health Sciences
Careers in health sciences are for people who are interested in promoting good health, treating injuries,
health conditions, or controlling diseases
Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Therapy and/or Rehabilitation
Diet and Nutrition
Physical Fitness
-Interested in health issues
- Demonstrate ease when working with people
- Interested in learning how the body works
- Care about the well being of people & animals
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Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Careers related to technologies necessary to design, develop, in-stall, or maintain physical systems
Engineering & Related Areas
Mechanics & Repairs
Manufacturing Technology
Precision Production
Electronics
Construction Trades & Related Industries
-Enjoy activities using tools, machinery
- Use mechanical equipment with little help
- Familiar with geometry, trigonometry, algebra, & physics
- Like to keep working on difficult solutions to problems
- Like immediate results from work performed
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Careers in natural resources are for people who are interested in the environment, how things grow and
develop, and in the outdoors
Natural Resources
Agriculture and Agriscience
Environmental Conditions
- Enjoy working with animals
-Prefer to work outdoors
- Like to do fun things outdoors vs. being indoors
- Can work & play in various weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat and cold, rain, snow, etc.)
Career Exploration Internet Resources
http://www.bridges.com
http://miinternship.org
http://www.michaglabor.org
http://online.onetcenter.org
http://www.michlmi.org
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/
http://www.talentfreeway.com/l
http://www.mois.org/
http://www.michworks.org
http://michiganworks.com
http://www.bls.gov/oco
http://www.mydreamexplorer.org/mde/index.asp
http://www.state.mi.us/career/about
http://www.scans.jhu.edu
http://www.mycareereducation.org
http://www.mi-edp.org
http://www.mivu.org/
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ADULT EDUCATION /ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Students whose classmates have not yet graduated from regular day school are eligible for the adult education high school
completion program or alternative high school if the students are 16 years of age. Consideration will be made on an individual
basis. Students transferring to these programs shall have the consent the high school principal.
AUTOMOBILES AND MOTORCYCLES
Parking behind the school or in the reserved lots is reserved for staff. Students must park across the street from the school
building on Avenue B or in front of the high school. Cars parked improperly may receive a ticket or be towed as deemed
appropriate.
CADET PROGRAM
This is a separate publication which will be given to you upon application to be a cadet.
CLASS RANK-GRADE POINT AVERAGE
All students in a graduating class have a class rank (lst-Valedictorian, 2nd-Salutatorian) which includes grades received during
the four years of high school except cadeting and extracurriculars (Yearbook). It is determined by scholastic average which is a
numerical representation of grades received.
Incompletes (I) as a notation in place of a grade must be made up before the end of the next marking period. If it is not done, the
"I" is converted to an "E". Extreme cases of illness will warrant additional time when arranged through the office. N/C (no
credit) course evaluations are calculated in grade point averages as an ÒEÓ.
CLASS SCHEDULES AND CHANGES IN CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Students must attend all assignments as indicated on official schedule cards, including life skills class. Changes in class
assignments must be approved by the counselor and/or principal.
Students may drop a course during the first three (3) weeks of class meetings without penalty and be reassigned, when
approved by the counselor, receiving teacher and/or principal.
After the first six (6) weeks of class meetings a course may not be dropped without penalty, i.e. a failing grade will be
assigned for noncompletion of course requirements. Said student will be assigned to an alternate activity.
All students must be assigned in school for seven periods and carry
six class assignments per year as a
minimum. Proposed schedules for less must be approved by the administration. State guidelines and definitions
regarding full time students and the minimum school day will be followed.
Note: #3 means- Refers to the first six weeks of both semester length course and year long course. It does not apply to the end of
the fourth marking period of a course such as Geometry, which is a full years' duration, since students would already have been in
the course l8 weeks and may drop it at the end of the first semester.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students taking part in school activities occasionally encounter conflicts due to similar or overlapping time and date schedules.
In general, academics have first priority and extracurriculars yield to regular class related activities. When extracurriculars
produce conflicts, the following guidelines will be used to resolve them:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A class related activity has priority over an extracurricular event.
A performance (concert, interscholastic game, forensics) has priority over a practice session (rehearsal or practice for
any activity).
A conflict between two performances shall be resolved by the advisors (coaches, directors), parents and students. The
parents shall make the final decision.
A conflict between two practice sessions shall be resolved by the advisors and the student. If necessary, parents may be
consulted.
A conflict between a school sponsored activity and a community, church or family activity shall be resolved by the
parents.
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CORRIDOR PASS
Students, in the hall, from a scheduled class must have a pass signed by the teacher making the assignment. The pass includes
your destination (library, counselorÕs office, etc.) and the time of leaving. When returning, have the library supervisor,
counselor, etc. sign his/her name and the time of returning. Always report back to the assigned class.
DAILY BULLETIN
The principal's bulletin will be printed daily and read in class by fourth hour teachers. Announcements concerning school affairs
should be turned into the principal's office prior to 9:30 a.m. Entries should be limited to school related announcements.
DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Students demonstrating affection between each other is personal and not meant for public display. This includes touching,
kissing, petting, or any other contact that may be considered sexual in nature. Such behavior may result in parental contact,
suspension from school or possibly expulsion.
DRESS CODE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Students are required to be neat and orderly in appearance and dress.
Hats are not allowed to be worn in the building.
Students are not allowed to wear articles of clothing or have visible tattoos with questionable or undesirable words,
pictures or phrases on them.
Tank tops, bare midriffs, bare backs, bare shoulders, plunging necklines, clothing of sheer fabrics, or visible
undergarments are not allowed. (Tank tops may be allowed in physical education classes at the discretion of the
teacher).
Clothing that advertises or advocates alcohol, drugs or tobacco is not permitted.
Sagging pants or any type of clothing that would indicate gang membership are not allowed.
Skirts, dresses and shorts must be of lengths that reach fingertips of student when student is standing with arms
relaxed naturally at sides.
Students with clothing which is disruptive to the learning environment or violates the dress code will be asked to
change, be sent home or have their parent or guardian notified to bring appropriate clothes to school for the student.
FOOD AND DRINK
The sale of food and drink in the high school building is prohibited. Students may transport unopened/sealed drink or food
containers to their lockers to be consumed at lunch or for trips away from school. Consumption of food or drink in hallways is
not allowed. Teachers may allow students to eat in their rooms during lunch when the teacher is present. Special fund-raising
food sales may occur with principal’s prior approval.
HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
During the year, we schedule several special programs for your enjoyment. Most are held in the auditorium, some in the
gymnasium. Newberry High School has enjoyed a long tradition of polite, mature behavior at assemblies. Please do your part to
continue it by extending your attention and respect to our guests.
HOMEROOM
Each student is assigned to a homeroom. Homerooms will meet on the first day of school, at the end of each marking period to
receive report cards (except the sixth marking period when they are picked up by students at the office) and for special purposes.
Homeroom sessions will be preannounced in the daily bulletin. Your homeroom number is printed on your class schedule card.
GRADES AND HONOR ROLL
Grades are based on a (4) point scale.
A = 4.0, A- = 3.667, B+ = 3.333, B = 3.0, B- = 2.667, C+ = 2.333, C = 2.0,
C- = 1.667, D+ = 1.333, D = 1.0, D- = .667, E = 0
Semester grades are calculated using 1/4 for the 1st marking period, 1/4 for the 2nd marking period, 1/4 for the 3rd marking
period and 1/4 for the final exam. Seniors with a “C” average for the 8th semester in a class are exempt from the exam.
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Honor Roll Requirements:
a)
A minimum load of 5 full credits
b)
A ÒBÓ average with no grade lower than “C”.
c)
All class assignments are included except cadet and life skills.
LEAVING THE CAMPUS
Every student, once on campus, must report to the principal's office when leaving before school is dismissed. An "off-campus"
pass will be issued if a student must go on an errand during school time or if a student becomes ill. Students who leave without
permission are regarded as being truant.
LOCKERS
valuables taken from lockers, in corridors or shower rooms. Forceful entry of lockers constitutes a felony.
instruments, etc.) while at school or at school events.
PERSONAL CONDUCT AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has a written policy governing teams, cheerleaders and fans at tournament
games. We adopted the regulations for local games throughout the year. Persons who violate them will be barred from attending
our games at home or away.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Cheers of a derogatory nature are not to be condoned. Foul language is not acceptable.
Students may not organize cheers directed at opposing players who have fouled, left the game, are preparing for a free
throw, etc.
All signs are to be in good taste and not offensive to
opponents or anyone else.
Crowd management, team conduct, etc., is the responsibility of everyone interested in high school athletics. Conduct inside
and outside the gym or field is important.
SAFETY
Know the fire, tornado and crisis procedures. Know the fire escape routes from your classrooms. Ask your teachers about them.
Move quickly, but do not run. Stay in single file. For fire escapes move away from the building. Directions are posted in each
classroom. Students will be escorted to St. Gregory's Catholic Church if it is deemed necessary. There is to be no sitting in
hallways between 8:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to allow people to move freely.
If you are outside of your assigned class when the fire alarm sounds, go directly outside by the nearest exit. Do not return to your
classroom prior to leaving the building.
Running, shoving, fighting and throwing things are forbidden in school or on school grounds. Labs and shops have specific
safety regulations. Follow them to the letter.
SAULT VOCATIONAL STUDENT'S CURRICULUM
Students are reminded that they are eligible to attend the Sault Skill Center after graduating from our school until age 21.
Complete information is available in the guidance office.
STUDENT PROPERTY
Each student is responsible for his/her own personal property. The school will not be responsible in matters relating to theft,
damage or other destruction or loss of personal property. Parents are encouraged to carry property insurance on items such as
computers, band instruments and other valuable items that students may bring to school.
STUDENT SCHEDULE CARDS
A separate schedule card is issued each semester. Each one shows your homeroom number and locker number.
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STUDENT SERVICES
School Nurse
If you become ill during school hours, report to the principal's office. When a nurse is available, you will be referred to her
office. In other cases, your family will be notified. Never leave school without permission. We cannot help you if we do not
know where you are.
TELEPHONE USE
A public pay phone is located on the first floor by the cafeteria entrance. Office phones are not available for student use except
in cases of emergency. Students must obtain a pass from the office to use the phone during the school day except at lunch time.
TEXTBOOKS
USE OF FACILITIES ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AND SUNDAY
All school facilities shall be vacated and student activities completed and dismissed by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Students are
administration.
VISITORS
Students having relatives or friends as house guests are welcome to have them visit our school and classes for a day. A Visitor's
Pass must be obtained from the principal's office.
Children below ninth grade level or under fourteen years of age should not be brought to school as a visitor.
A person (visitor) wanting to see a student must report to the office. A staff member will bring the student to the office.
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY
Preface
Laws of the State of Michigan require require all students under age sixteen (16) to attend school. Regardless of age, however,
the responsibility for attendance is placed upon the parents and students. The law allows the Board of Education to determine
curriculum requirements, which includes minimum attendance, for receiving credit.
Students are responsible to their parents, and to the school, for good attendance and must be held answerable to them. The school
has the obligation to inform parents of student absenteeism.
The Newberry High School Attendance Policy is designed to promote regular class attendance.
Records are kept for each period of every day in the teacherÕs class book/computer and in the office.
I.
Absences
A.
It is the responsibility of the parent and the student to see that the school is notified when the student is absent. The
parent of the student must call in the absence within one (1) full school day of the studentÕs return to school. In case of no
phone, the parents should send a note with the student upon return.
ABSENCES NOT VERIFIED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS AFTER THE STUDENTS RETURN TO
SCHOOL WILL BE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED.
B.
An excused absence allows the student to make up all work which was missed and to receive full credit for the work.
The work shall be made up within a time period equal to the length of the excused absence. Students with pre-excused absences
must make arrangements to make up work and/or time before the intended absence. Failure to make such arrangements may
result in partial or full loss of credit for the work. Teachers assign a grade of ÒIÓ (incomplete) while waiting for make-up
assignments.
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C.
An absence is considered unexcused if there is no valid reason for the absence, if the student has left the building
without permission, and/or if the absence is without the parentsÕ knowledge or consent. A student will receive a failure in any
work due or test given on the day of the unexcused absence. If an unexcused absence occurs on a day when no work is due and
no tests are given, a daily grade of failure will be given to the student.
D.
Attendance credit will be given for complete days of attendance spent at other high schools as officially enrolled full
time student.
E.
If a student has an unexcused absence, during exams, the student shall receive a failing grade for the exam and this
grade shall be factored in with the rest of the studentÕs grades for that semester.
F.
The following are valid reasons for excused absences.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
make
result in an
8.
personal illness;
death in the family or among close relatives or friends;
serious personal or family problems involving the student, such as court appearance, professional
counseling, emergency at home, etc
doctor or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day;
absences arranged IN ADVANCE by parental written statement, telephone conversation, or visit with the
principal.
(Students should not ask to be dismissed for errands which can be accomplished on weekends or after
school.) Failure to secure a pre-excuse may result in the absence being unexcused.
suspension
all absences, other than illness or sudden emergencies, must be planned in advance.
A parent or guardianÕs request for a studentÕs absence must be presented to the office for approval. After
approval has been secured, the student must present the pre-excuse to each of his/her teachers and
arrangements for making up the work to be missed. Failure to obtain a pre-excuse may
unexcused absence.
all work obtained in advance must be completed prior to the absence or upon the day of return. If a student
was notified of a test, then the test will be taken the day of return. Teacher discretion may be used in this
circumstance.
G.
Students leaving the building during the school day must sign out in the principalÕs office. Failure to do so may result
in an unexcused absence. Students who need to leave for reasons of illness are required to call a parent or guardian prior to
signing out and departing. Also, a member of the principalÕs office staff must speak to the parent or guardian.
Permission to leave the school building at any time during the school day for reasons other than illness must be
received from the principalÕs office. Such permission will be granted only for emergency situations and only after a parent or
guardian has given approval in person or over the phone.
Students leaving the building without permission will receive unexcused admits.
H.
Please note: School administrators will exercise the final judgment regarding questionable absences. Excessive
absences, even though excused, will result in a parent conference and may result in partial or full loss of credit.
II.
Attendance Pattern
Good attendance is the responsibility of the student. Excessive absences, whether they are excused or unexcused, are disruptive
to the educational process and often result in low academic achievement. In order to encourage good attendance patterns and to
discourage poor attendance patterns, Newberry High School as adopted the following procedures:
A.
Students and their parents or guardians will receive a warning letter after seven (7) absences have been officially
recorded in the principalÕs office. After the tenth absence a parent/guardian conference may be necessary.
B.
Students with more than ten (10) absences in a semester will be placed on attendance probation. Any absences over ten
(10) will be handled on an individual basis by school administrators and may necessitate a doctorÕs excuse to be considered
excused. Excessive absences whether excused or unexcused, may result in grade of incomplete if make-up work and/or class
time is not made up. Please note that no credit is granted for incomplete grades. Students who exceed 10 absences shall
immediately arrange with the High School Principal to begin make-up of class time. Students will be given 7 calendar days to
make up each absence that exceeds the 10th.
C.
Students who will be excused from classes for school-related reasons--for example, athletic contest or field trips--must
make arrangements with individual teachers for completing work on schedule.
D.
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Various awards and privileges will be granted to students who have exemplary attendance records.
The review panel for JE - Newberry High School Attendance Policy shall consist of:
A.
B.
C.
III.
Newberry High School principal;
Newberry High School guidance counselor;
one (1) classroom teacher selected by the high school principal.
Make-up Work
Students are responsible for making up the class assignments they miss. Those who know in advance they will be absent from
school are encouraged to contact each classroom teacher for advance assignments. Those who are absent because of unforeseen
illness or emergencies are expected to request make-up assignments on the day they return. Twice as much time than was missed
is allowed to make up work missed. (ex: Two days of absence allows four days to make up work missed.)
Teachers assign a grade of "I" for "incomplete" while waiting for make up assignments. When they are not turned in, the "I"
converts to "E" for failure.
Work missed during unexcused absences cannot be made up for credit, except in the case of a major test which includes material
covered over a long period of time. All assignments are expected to be completed regardless if the absence is excused or not.
They all are important! If make-up assignments are not completed, future requests for make-up work may be denied.
IV.
Total days absent and number of times tardy are reported to parents by report cards every six weeks. An absence from three
individual morning periods on different days or from three individual afternoon periods or three individual morning periods,
will count as one-half day absence. In addition, school personnel will report attendance problems to parents as they occur.
V.
All rules and regulations of the Board of Education shall apply to all students enrolled in the regular program
despite their age.
VI.
Students suspended from classes are not allowed on
school property or at school functions.
Definition of terms:
1.
School Property - The entire two blocks upon which the school is situated including the elementary playground,
buildings and lawns, sidewalks, driveways between the buildings and bordering streets (Newberry Avenue,West
Avenue "B", McMillan Avenue, Robinson Avenue, West Avenue "A") and the Athletic Field.
2.
School Function - Any school sponsored activity including vehicles operated by the district used for transportation of
student participants and fans.
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL EXAM POLICY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
All classes meet during the exam schedule.
Exams count 1/4 of the final semester grade.
All students must report for the final exam session as a course requirement. If a student has an unexcused absence, on
exam day, the student shall receive a failing grade for the exam and this grade shall be factored in with the rest of the
studentÕs grades for the semester.
Exam periods are for 90 minutes in duration. No class may be dismissed early. Students must remain in the room the
entire 90 minutes.
Final exams are given as formal written assignments. Exceptions include: Industrial Arts classes use written tests,
machinery maintenance, equipment lay-up and work assignments for the scheduled exam time. Art, computers,
Natural Resource Management, speech, debate and forensics, use performance assignments.
Second semester seniors are exempt from taking exams in classes where they carry a ÒCÓ or better average.
NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
1.
Persistent Disruptions
a. Detention room for that hour
b. After school detention. If after school detention is skipped, then automatic full day detention the next day.
c. Saturday detention. If Saturday detention is skipped, then automatic full day detention the next school day.
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d. Full day detention (until detention room closes). If offense occurs after lunch, then detention will be done rest of day
and after school and 1/2 of next day. If parent cannot be notified, then a note is sent home and the detention is served
next day.
e. Out of school suspension three days. Conference with parents, teachers and principal before student returns and/or
parent attends with child.
f. Court referral(Probate or District)
2.
Acts Against Persons
a. Fighting and severe acts
1.First offense - three day out-of-school suspension
2. Second offense - principal shall use his/her discretion in determining the consequences. Consequences
shall not be less than three days out-of-school suspension.
b. Horseplay and less severe acts
1. Lunch period detention
2. After school detention
3. Continue with ÒCÓ of persistent disruptions.
3.
Acts Detrimental to the Students
a. Possession or Use of Tobacco
1. First offense - three days out-of-school suspension
shall not be less than three days out-of-school suspension.
b. Possession or Use of Alcohol or Controlled Substances
1. First offense - three days out-of-school suspension
shall not be less than ten days out-of-school suspension.
4.
Acts Against Property
a. Restitution - Principal shall use his/her discretion in determining the consequences (out-of-school suspension or
detention)
b. Court or police referral may be made
5.
Chronic tardiness, unexcused absences, persistent disruptions or insubordination.
1st referral
2nd referral
3rd referral
4th referral
5th referral
6th referral
7th referral
8th referral
Detention
Saturday detention
Full day in-school detention until room closes
Three day in-school suspension for three(3)days
Three day out-of-school suspension for three(3)days
Five day out-of-school suspension for five(5)days
Ten day out-of-school suspension for ten(10)days
Recommend to board for long term suspension or expulsion
Detention Procedures:
a)
b)
c)
6.
Skipping classes will result in two (2) hours of detention for each hour skipped.
Failure to do an after-school or Saturday detention will result in a full day detention the next day.
Repeated offenses will be handled in accordance to #3 above.
Assaults, Malicious Acts, Theft and Other Acts prohibited by Michigan State Law
a. Indefinite suspension pending investigation
b. Recommend to the board long term suspension or expulsion as
c. Refer to law enforcement
7.
defined in Public Act 102.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other inappropriate
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any person in the school environment to any other person.
building principal.
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General Information
for
All Students and
Parents
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADVERTISING OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
No announcements or posting of outside activities will be permitted without the approval of the principal. A minimum of
twenty-four (24) hours notice is required to ensure that the principal has the opportunity to review the announcement or posting.
ATTENDANCE/TRUANT OFFICE
In order to comply with the compulsory attendance laws of the State of Michigan and the attendance policies of the
Tahquamenon Area Schools District and in order to provide a safe and orderly environment for the schools within the district,
Tahquamenon Area Schools shall employ a support staff person defined as attendance officer. The attendance officer shall carry
out his/her duties as defined in the Michigan School Code of 1976, Section 380.1561 and 380.1571, and further defined by
support staff job description.
Tahquamenon Area Schools shall provide the surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00 as required by the code.
LEGAL REF:
MCLA 380.1561 and 380.1571
ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO CHILDREN
Oral Medication in Schools:
If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot be at
school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal's designee will administer the medication in compliance
with the regulations that follow:
1. Written instructions signed by parent and physician will be required and will include:
a. child's name
b. name of medication
c. purpose of medication if information deemed appropriate by physician
d. time to be administered
e. dosage
f. possible side effects if information deemed significant by physician
g termination date for administering medication.
Other oral medication, such as aspirin, will not be administered to children under any circumstances by personnel.
2. The principal or his/her designee will:
a. inform appropriate school personnel of the medication
b. keep a record of the administration of medication.
3. The parents of the child must assume responsibility for informing the principal of any change in the child's health or
change in medication.
4. The school district retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medication.
5. A copy of this regulation will be provided to parents upon their request for administration of medication in the schools.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKS
Before any student may enhance his/her school career through participation in the school's computer network, s/he and his/her
parents must sign an agreement which defines the conditions under which the student may participate. Failure to abide by all of
the terms of the agreement may lead to termination of the student's computer account and possible disciplinary action up to and
including suspension from school or referral to law enforcement authorities.
The use of the Network is a privilege which may be revoked by the District at any time and for any reason. Appropriate reasons
for revoking privileges include, but are not limited to, the altering of system software or the placing of
unauthorized information, computer viruses or harmful programs on or through the computer system in either public or private
files or messages. The District reserves the right to remove files, limit or deny access, and refer the student for other disciplinary
actions.
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CONTROL OF CASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND PESTS
Because a school has a high concentration of people, it is necessary to take specific measures when the health or safety of the
group is at risk. The school's professional staff has the authority to remove or isolate a student who has been ill or has been
exposed to a communicable disease or highly-transient pest, such as lice.
Specific diseases include; diphtheria, scarlet fever, strep infections, whooping cough, mumps, measles, rubella, and other
conditions indicated by the Local and State Health Departments.
Any removal will only be for the contagious period as specified in the school's administrative guidelines.
CONTROL OF NONCASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
In the case of noncasual-contact, communicable diseases, the school still has the obligation to protect the safety of the staff and
students. In these cases, the person in question will have his/her status reviewed by a panel of resource people, including the
County Health Department, to ensure that the rights of the person affected and those in contact with that person are respected.
The school will seek to keep students and staff persons in school unless there is definitive evidence to warrant exclusion.
Noncasual-contact communicable diseases include sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome), ARC-AIDS Related Complex, HIV (Human-immunodeficiency), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that may be
specified by the State Board of Health.
As required by Federal law, parents will be requested to have their child's blood checked for HIV, HBV, and other blood-borne
pathogens when the child has bled at school and students or staff members have been exposed to the blood. Any testing is
subject to laws protecting confidentiality.
DETENTION OF STUDENTS
The building principal or the teacher in conjunction with the building principal shall ordinarily determine the day and time on
which the detention will occur. However, efforts shall be made to try to accommodate conflicts which the family of the student
might have particularly as it might apply to arranging transportation. It may be necessary to exercise greater flexibility in
scheduling the detention of a younger student than the detention of an older student who may not have as difficult a time
arranging transportation.
The teacher or building principal who detains a student has responsibility to arrange for the supervision of the student while the
detention is being served. When possible, students are not to be left alone during the detention period.
Detention may be administered to a student for several days in succession or as otherwise arranged.
Noon detention may be used by teachers, but only to the extent that adequate provisions are made for the student to eat his/her
lunch. No student may be penalized at any time by denying that student the opportunity to eat lunch. Recess detention is also
permissible.
EFFECT OF SUSPENSION OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In cases where suspension from school results from commission of an offense for such problems as non-attendance, tardiness,
classroom disruptions, use of improper language, improper showing of affection, spontaneous minor fights, etc., the disciplinary
action will include suspension from attendance at all school activities which are exclusively for students. This type of action will
also include suspension from participating in school sponsored events.
The building level administration shall be responsible for implementing the suspension.
EARLY DISMISSAL
No student will be allowed to leave school prior to dismissal time without a written request signed by the parent or legal
guardian or the parent coming to the school office to request the release. No student will be released to a person other than a
custodial parent(s) without a permission note signed by the custodial parent(s).
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
If the school must be closed or the opening delayed because of inclement weather or other conditions, the School will notify the
following radio and television stations:
WNBY, WSOO, WMKC, SCMM, WYSS , WLUC-TV, WWUP-TV, WPBN-TV
Parents and students are responsible for knowing about emergency closings and delays.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
The Board has established a policy that every student must have an Emergency Medical Authorization Form completed and
signed by his/her parent in order to participate in any activity off school grounds. This includes field trips, spectator trips, athletic
and other extra-curricular activities, and co-curricular activities.
The school has made the form available to every parent at the time of enrollment. Failure to return the completed form to the
school will jeopardize a student's educational program.
ENROLLING IN THE SCHOOL
Students are expected to enroll in the attendance area in which they live.
If open enrollment is an option or other arrangements need to be made to attend a school outside of the student's home attendance
area, it should be done through the home school.
Students that are new to [the school] are required to enroll with their parents or legal guardian. When enrolling, the parents will
need to bring:
a birth certificate or similar document,
custody papers from a court (if appropriate),
proof of residency,
proof of immunizations.
In some cases, a temporary enrollment may be permitted. If that is done, the parents will be told what records are needed to
make the enrollment complete and the date by which such records must be provided.
Students enrolling from another accredited school must have an official transcript from the sending school in order to receive
credit from that school. Staff will assist in obtaining the transcript, if not presented at the time of enrollment.
Adult students (eighteen (18) years of age or older) may enroll themselves, but if residing with their parents, are encouraged to
include them in the process. Adult students do carry the responsibilities of both the student and parent.
EXPULSION/LONG TERM SUSPENSION POLICY
It is the policy of Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education to authorize or order the suspension or expulsion from school
of a pupil guilty of gross misdemeanor or persistent disobedience when in the board's judgment the interest of the school may
demand the authorization or order.
Expulsion is defined as permanent removal of a student from Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Long Term Suspension is defined as removal from school for longer than ten consecutive days with a date for reinstatement.
Suspension is defined as removal from school for ten or less consecutive days.
Students in possession of a dangerous weapon/firearm, or who commit arson or rape on district grounds, in district buildings, or
at district or school sponsored events shall be permanently expelled from school and referred to the criminal justice or juvenile
delinquency system and the appropriate county department of social services or community mental health agency. The parent,
legal guardian and/or student shall also be notified of the referral.
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The board reserves to itself the authority to expel or order the expulsion of students.
Each student subject to expulsion shall have their situation reviewed by the superintendent on a case-by-case basis.
This policy statement is the board's assurance that the district is in compliance with both PL 103.382 and MCL 380.1311.
LEGAL REF MCL 380.1311: PL 103.227: PL 103.382
FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are academic activities that are held off school grounds. There are also other trips that are part of the school's cocurricular and extra-curricular program. No student may participate in any school-sponsored trip without parental consent.
All school rules apply to all field trips.
HOMEWORK
The assignment of homework can be expected. Student grades will reflect the completion of all work, including outside
assignments. Homework is also part of the student's preparation for the MEAP test and graduation.
Homework will not generally be used for disciplinary reason
INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES
Students have legitimate expectations of privacy. All expectations of privacy, however, are neither legitimate nor reasonable.
School officials have legitimate and substantial interests in maintaining order and discipline in the school and providing an
environment which is conducive to learning and the educational process. School officials have responsibility to maintain order
and discipline, to safeguard the health, safety and security of people and property in the school, to enforce reasonable rules,
regulations and policies, and to maintain an environment which promotes learning and the educational process.
School officials, acting without law enforcement agencies, are not required to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct a
search of a student and a student's possessions or belongings under their authority.
(The term "search" also includes references to a student's possessions or belongings, e.g., purse, locker, school buses, desks,
handbags and knapsacks are examples of the types of areas or items which are subject to being searched.) Searches and seizures,
however, must be reasonable pursuant to state and federal law. The legality of a search of a student depends on the
reasonableness, under all of the circumstances, of the search.
Any search of a student must be justified at its inception and reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which justified the
interference in the first place. The extent of the search and not excessively intrusive to the student. School officials must take
into account the age and sex of the student, and the nature of the offense. Under ordinary circumstances, a search of a particular
student by a school official will be justified at its inception when there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will
produce evidence that the particular student had violated or is violating either the law or a school rule, regulation or policy.
The measures used in conducting the search must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively
intrusive given the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. An inquiry should be made with regard to whether
there is some level of individualized suspicion that a particular student who may be subject of a search has violated or is violating
the law or a school rule, regulations or policy.
MBF; 0796-01121588-G-1
LOCKERS
Each student is provided with a locker. Lockers remain the property of the school even though a student is assigned a locker and
uses a locker during the school year. The school maintains joint control of each locker with the student to whom the locker is
assigned.
A student locker may be subject to being searched in the interest of school safety and security, health and sanitation, discipline
and providing an environment which benefits learning and the educational process. A student locker may also be searched by
law enforcement personnel. A locker may be searched even though the student to whom the locker is assigned has not been
informed ahead of time that the locker will be searched. A search of a locker may be conducted even though the student to whom
the locker is assigned is not present during the search. It is presumed that the student to whom the locker is assigned has
knowledge of what items are in his/her locker. The student to whom a locker is assigned has responsibility for the items stored,
even temporarily, in his/her locker.
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The school is not responsible for any valuables which may be taken from lockers in either corridors or shower rooms. Forceful
entry of lockers constitutes malicious destruction of property. Larceny from a public building constitutes a felony. Both are
punishable by law.
Lockers may not be exchanged without permission from the school. Lockers belong to the school and are assigned to students
for temporary use only ; MBF; 0796-01-121699-G-1 LEGAL REF MCL 380.1311: PL 103.227: PL 103.382
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found area is in the building offices and the elementary hallway. Students who have lost items should check there
and may retrieve their items if they give a proper description. Unclaimed items will be given to charity at the close of the school
year.
MEAL SERVICE
The school participates in the National School Lunch Program and makes lunches available to students for a fee of $1.25 for
elementary students and $1.50 for middle school and high school students. Ala carte items are available. Students may also
bring their own lunch to school to be eaten in the school's cafeteria. No elementary or middle school student shall be allowed to
leave school premises during the lunch period without specific written permission granted by the principal.
Applications for the school's Free and Reduced-Priced Meal program are distributed to all students. If a student does not receive
one and believes that s/he is eligible, contact Mrs. Priestly or the central office at 293-3227.
NEW STUDENTS
All new students entering the district must present the following: proof of legal residency in Tahquamenon Area Schools
geographic area, up to date immunization record, birth certificate and the adult who registers the student must present proof of
legal guardianship.
OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS
Grades 9 through 12 will operate under a semi-closed campus concept. Students are to remain in the school building or on the
school premises from the time they arrive in the morning until school is dismissed. Lunch hour will be the only exception.
Grades K through 8 will operate under a "closed campus" concept. Students are to remain in the school building or on the school
premises from the time they arrive in the morning until school is dismissed. Students who go home for lunch should have a note
from their parent on file attesting to the fact.
Students who arrive by bus may not leave campus at any time unless a pass has been issued by the office. Once a student arrives
on campus in the morning if dropped off by parents, they too may not leave.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Students who have displayed significant achievements during the course of the year are recognized for their accomplishments.
Areas that may merit recognition include but are not limited to academics, athletics, performing arts, citizenship, and
volunteerism. Recognition for such activities is initiated by the staff and coordinated by the building principal.
Athletic Awards - Requirements for athletic awards are developed by each head coach with the approval of the Athletic Director.
These requirements will be reviewed with interested students by the appropriate coach.
REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES
Parents have the right to review any instructional materials being used in the school. They also may observe instruction in any
class, particularly those dealing with instruction in health and sex education. Any parent who wishes to review materials or
observe instruction must contact the principal prior to coming to the School. Parents rights to review teaching materials, and
instructional activities are subject to reasonable restrictions and limits.
SCHEDULING AND ASSIGNMENT
The elementary and middle school principals will assign each student to the appropriate classroom and the program in which the
student will be participating. Any questions or concerns about the assignment should be discussed with the principal.
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High School schedules are provided to each student at the beginning of the school year or upon enrolling. The schedule is based
upon the student's needs and available class space. Any changes in a student's schedule should be handled through the Guidance
Office. It is important to note that some courses may be denied because of available space or the need to take prerequisites.
Students are expected to follow their schedules. Any variation should be approved with a pass or schedule change.
SCHOOL-SPONSORED CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Tahquamenon Area School provides students the opportunity to broaden their learning through curricular-related activities. A
curricular-related activity may be for credit, required for a particular course, and/or contain school subject matter.
The school has many student groups that are authorized by the School. It is the District's policy that only authorized groups are
those approved by the Board of Education and sponsored by a staff member. Authorized groups include Forensics, Cadeting,
Quiz Bowl.
Extra-curricular activities do not reflect the school curriculum, but are made available to students to allow them to pursue
additional worthwhile activities such as recreational sports, drama, and the like.
Additional extracurricular activities include Key Club, Student Council, Drama, HOSTS, National Honor Society and 4-H.
All students are permitted to participate in the activities of their choosing, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
NONSCHOOL-SPONSORED CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Nonschool-sponsored student groups organized for religious, political, or philosophical reasons may meet during noninstructional
hours. The application for permission can be obtained from the principal. The application must verify that the activity is being
initiated by students, attendance is voluntary, that no school staff person is actively involved in the event, that the event will not
interfere with school activities and that nonschool persons do not play a regular role in the event. School rules will still apply
regarding behavior and equal opportunity to participate.
Membership in any fraternity, sorority, or any other secret society as proscribed by law is not permitted. All groups must comply
with School rules and must provide equal opportunity to participate.
No nondistrict-sponsored organization may use the name of the school or school mascot.
ATHLETICS
Tahquamenon Area Schools provides a variety of athletic activities in which students may participate providing they meet any
eligibility requirements that may apply. The following is a list of activities currently being offered. For further information,
contact Mr. Brandon Bruce, the Athletic Director, at 293-3244.
Girls & Boys Basketball, Girls & Boys Track, Girls & Boys Golf, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Cheerleading, Wrestling
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
It is the policy of Tahquamenon Area Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual
harassment.
Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of
the sex of any person, to discharge, refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate against that person with respect to any matter directly
or indirectly related to employment . Harassment of an employee on the basis of sex violates his/her civil rights.
Recent case law has also broadened the scope of Title IX to include any sexual harassment in a school environment should it be
from staff to staff, staff to student, student to staff, or student to student.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the Tahquamenon Area Schools community to harass any other person
through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below:
I.
1.
2.
3.
Definition:
A. Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any person in the school environment to any
other person when:
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Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individualÕs employment
or education, or when:
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions
affecting that individual, or when:
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individualÕs academic or professional
performance or creating an intimidating or hostile, or offensive employment or education environment.
B.
Sexual harassment, as set forth above, may include, but is not limited to the following:
- verbal harassment or abuse
- pressure for sexual activity
- repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications
- unwelcome touching
- suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning oneÕs
grades, job, etc.
Sexual Harassment - Complaint Procedures
Students
1.
building principal. Should the alleged perpetrator be the principal, the complaint will be brought to the
superintendent; if superintendent, to a member of the board of education.
2.
The building principal will contact the person who allegedly initiated the sexual harassment and inform that person of
the basis of the complaint and provide an opportunity to respond to the complaint.
3.
The building principal will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if there are substantial grounds for the
complaint.
4.
A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that student to disciplinary action, up to and
including suspension or expulsion, consistent with the student discipline policy.
5.
Referral will be made to appropriate law enforcement officials should circumstances warrant or should a question of
criminal sexual conduct be raised.
6.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected consistent with the school
districtÕs legal obligations, and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take corrective action
when this conduct has occurred.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Tahquamenon Area Schools provides a variety of special education programs for students identified as having a disability
defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
A student can access special education services through the proper evaluation and placement procedure. Parent involvement in
this procedure is required. More importantly, the school wants the parent to be an active participant. To inquire about the
procedure or programs, a parent should contact Mrs. Alice Walker at 293-3227.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - SECTION 504
The American's with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) requires the school to ensure that no individual will be discriminated against on
the basis of a disability. This protection applies not just to the student, but to all individuals.
Students with disabilities may be served within the regular education program with an accommodation plan developed by school
staff. Parents who believe their child may have a disability that substantially limits the child's ability to function properly in
school, should contact Alice Walker at 293-3227.
Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are entitled to the rights and procedures afforded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(I.D.E.A.) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.).
Anything that is found in the course of a search that may be evidence of a violation of school rules or the law may be taken and
held or turned over to the police. The school reserves the right not to return items which have been confiscated. In the course of
any search, students privacy rights will be respected regarding any items that are not illegal or against school policy.
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All computers located in classrooms, labs and offices of the District are the District's property and are to be used by students,
where appropriate, solely for educational purposes. The District retains the right to access and review all electronic, computer
files, databases, and any other electronic transmissions contained in or used in conjunction with the District's computer system,
and electronic mail. Students should have no expectation that any information contained on such systems is confidential or
private.
Review of such information may be done by the District with or without the student's knowledge or permission. The use of
passwords does not guarantee confidentiality, and the District retains the right to access information in spite of a password. All
passwords or security codes must be registered with the instructor. A students refusal to permit such access may be grounds for
disciplinary action.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS
The school encourages students to attend as many school events held after school as possible, without interfering with their
school work and home activities. Enthusiastic spectators help to build school spirit and encourage those students who are
participating in the event.
However, in order to ensure that students attending evening events as nonparticipants are properly safe-guarded, it is strongly
advised that students be accompanied by a parent or adult chaperone when they attend the event. The School will not be able to
supervise unaccompanied students nor will it be responsible for students who arrive without an adult chaperone.
The school will continue to provide adequate supervision for all students who are participants in a School activity. Students must
comply with the Code of Conduct at school events, regardless of the location.
STUDENT RECORDS
Many student records are kept by the teachers, counselors, and administrative staff. There are two (2) basic kinds of records -directory information and confidential records.
Directory information can be given to any person or organization for nonprofit making purposes when requested, unless the
parents of the student restrict the information, in writing, to the principal. Directory information includes:
name, photograph, participation in officially recognized activities and sports; height and weight if a member of an athletic team,
awards received, honor roll and scholarships.
Confidential records contain educational and behavioral information that has restricted access based on the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Michigan law. This information can only be released with the written consent of the
parents, the adult student, or a surrogate, subject to limited exceptions.
Included in the confidential records may be test scores, psychological reports, behavioral data, disciplinary actions, and
communications with the family and outside service providers. Confidential information that is in a student's record that
originates from an outside professional or agency may be released to the parent only with the permission of the originator. Such
records shall be placed in a student's file only with knowledge of the parent. Parents may obtain such records from the originator
and should maintain them in a home file. Parents may also provide the school with copies of records made by nonschool
professional agencies or individuals.
Students and parents have the right to review all educational records generated by the School District, request amendment to
these records, insert addendum to records, and obtain copies of such records. Copying costs may be charged to the requester. If
a review of records is desired, please contact Mr. William Peltier, in writing, stating the records desired. The records will be
collected and an appointment will be made within forty-five (45) days of the request with the appropriate persons present to
answer any questions there may be.
STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES
Tahquamenon Area Schools charges specific fees for the following noncurricular activities and programs. Such fees or charges
are determined by the cost of materials, freight/handling fees, and add-on fees for loss or damage to school property. The school
and staff do not make a profit. Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship.
Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. The
fine will be used to pay for the damage, not to make a profit.
Late fines can be avoided when students return borrowed materials promptly. Their use may be needed by others. Failure to pay
fines, fees, or charges may result in the withholding of grades and credits.
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STUDENT RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION
The School recognizes the right of students to express themselves. With the right of expression comes the responsibility to do it
appropriately. Students may distribute or display, at appropriate times, nonsponsored, noncommercial written material and
petitions; buttons, badges, or other insignia; clothing, insignia, and banners; and audio and video materials. All items must meet
the following school guidelines:
A.
A material cannot be displayed if it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
is obscene to minors, libelous, indecent, or vulgar,
advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law,
intends to be insulting or harassing,
intends to incite fighting or presents a likelihood of disrupting school or a school event.
B.
Materials may not be displayed or distributed during class periods, or during passing times between classes.
Permission may be granted for display or distribution during lunch periods and after school in designated locations, as long as
exits are not blocked and there is proper access and egress to the building.
Students who are unsure whether or not materials they wish to display meet school guidelines may present them to the principal
twenty-four (24) hours prior to display.
STUDENT CONCERNS, SUGGESTIONS, AND GRIEVANCES
The school is here for the benefit of the students. The staff is here to assist each student in becoming a responsible adult. If a
student has suggestions that could improve the school, s/he should feel free to offer them. Written suggestions may be presented
directly to the principal or to the student government.
When concerns or grievances arise, the best way to resolve the issue is through communication. No student will be harassed by
any staff member or need fear reprisal for the proper expression of a legitimate concern. As with suggestions, concerns, and
grievances may be directed to the principal or to the student government.
A student may have the right to a hearing if the student believes s/he has been improperly denied participation in a school activity
or has been subjected to an illegal rule or standard. A student may not petition to have a change in grade.
STUDENT FUND-RAISING
Students participating in school-sponsored groups and activities will be allowed to solicit funds from other students, staff
members, and members of the community in accordance with school guidelines. The following general rules will apply to all
fund-raisers.
Students involved in the fund-raiser are not to interfere with students participating in other activities in order to solicit funds.
A student will not be allowed to participate in a fund-raising activity for a group in which s/he is not a member without the
approval of the student's counselor.
No student may participate in fund-raising activities off school property without proper supervision by approved staff or other
adults.
No house-to-house canvassing is allowed by any student for any fund-raising activity.
Any fund-raisers that require students to exert themselves physically beyond their normal pattern of activity, such as "runs for
.....", will be monitored by a staff member in order to prevent a student from over-extending himself/herself to the point of
potential harm.
No student may participate in a fund-raising activity conducted by a parent group, booster club, or community organization on
school property without the approval of the Principal.
STUDENT SALES
No student is permitted to sell any item or service in school without the approval of the building principal. Violation of this may
lead to disciplinary action.
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STUDENT VALUABLES
Students are encouraged not to bring items of value to school. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic equipment,
and the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The school cannot be responsible for their safe-keeping
SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY STUDENTS/STUDENT DRUG ABUSE
I. Selling of a controlled substance/selling of a non-controlled substance (look-a-like drug) or possession with intent to
deliver
A student found to be selling or transferring a controlled
substance will be referred to the superintendent and
school board for scheduling an expulsion hearing, after confirmation by law enforcement agents that verify the item to
be a controlled substance. The student will be placed on indefinite suspension pending an expulsion hearing. Should a
student be an elementary student, the building principal will confer with the superintendent or designee to determine an
appropriate course of action.
It is forbidden for any student to be selling, transferring or in possession of a non-controlled substance which
represents a controlled substance (look-a-like drug). The penalty for such an offense is outlined in Section II,
paragraphs A, B, and C below.
II.
Use or possession of a controlled substance
Students, regardless of age, are not permitted to consume, have in their possession or be under the
influence of alcohol, or any controlled substance or drug paraphernalia as taken from the Model Drug
Paraphernalia Act, drafted by the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice,
August, 1979:
"The term 'drug paraphernalia' means all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used,
intended for use, or designed for use, in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting,
manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing,
packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, otherwise
introducing into the human body a controlled substance."
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TORNADO POLICY
Tornadoes strike in Michigan with the greatest frequency during the period between April and June. The U.S. Weather Bureau
maintains a constant watch for tornadoes and where they may occur during the next several hours; the Bureau issues a
TORNADO WATCH (when appropriate). The size of an average WATCH is approximately 100 miles wide and 300 miles long.
A TORNADO WATCH is used to alert the public to the possibility that tornadoes may develop over a certain area. If a tornado
has actually been sighted in the area, a TORNADO WARNING is covered, and the time periods during which the tornado may
move through the area warned.
The following policy statements have been adopted by the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education and will be in effect
during tornado weather:
1. School will be dismissed during a TORNADO WATCH.
2. If we receive a notice of a TORNADO WATCH we will immediately set in motion plans for dismissal of all students.
Those who walk or drive to school should be home shortly after the notice is received. It will take us approximately one hour to
make necessary arrangements to have the buses leave early, but this action will be set in motion as soon as a TORNADO
WATCH notice is received.
Dismissal has the advantage of dispersing the student body, and thus lessening the chance of disaster of greater proportion in any
one building.
3. School will not be dismissed during a TORNADO WARNING. Students will be sheltered within the building.
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Some words of caution!
1. If parents are working, make arrangements now for your child to go to a neighbors in such an emergency.
2. Instruct your child now to follow a certain route home from school. If you then wish to pick him up, you will know where to
look for him.
3. Do not attempt to pick your child up at school. The traffic congestion that might result from a large number of parents
attempting to reach the school could be disastrous.
TRANSFER OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If a student plans to transfer from [the school], the parent must notify the principal. Transfer will be authorized only after the
student has completed the arrangements, returned all school materials, and paid any fees or fines that are due. School records
may not be released if the transfer is not properly completed. Parents are encouraged to contact building principal for specific
details.
administration.
USE OF THE LIBRARY
The library is available to students throughout the school day. Passes may be obtained from a student's teacher or from the
librarian. Books on the shelves may be checked out for a period of 10 days. To check out any other materials, contact the
librarian.
In order to avoid late fees, all materials checked out of the library must be returned to the library within 10 days.
USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Students must receive the permission of the teacher before using any equipment or materials in the classroom and the permission
of the Principal to use any other school equipment or facility. Students will be held responsible for the proper use and safekeeping of any equipment or facility they are allowed to use.
USE OF TELEPHONES
Office telephones are not to be used for personal calls. Except in an emergency, students will not be called to the office to
receive a telephone call.
Telephones are available in the school for students to use when they are not in class. Students are not to use telephones to call
parents to receive permission to leave school. Office personnel will initiate all calls on behalf of a student seeking permission to
leave school.
Pocket pagers, cellular telephones, or other electronic devices such as Game Boys or Disc Man may not be used or visible during
the regular school day except for health or other unusual reasons approved in advance by the principal.
VISITORS
Visitors, particularly parents, are welcome at the school. In order to properly monitor the safety of students and staff, each visitor
must report to the office upon entering the school to obtain a pass. Any visitor found in the building without a pass shall be
reported to the principal. If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff, s/he should call for an appointment prior to
coming to the school, in order to prevent any inconvenience.
Students may not bring visitors to school without first obtaining written permission from the principal.
TRANSPORTATION
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FACTS
1.
State law does not require that pupil transportation be provided to regular education children.
2.
There are no special laws or regulations for transporting kindergarten students.
3.
No law specifies the maximum distance a student may walk to a school bus stop.
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State law requires that bus stops be at least 200 feet from one another. State law does not specify the maximum distance
between school bus stops.
State law requires 400 feet of clear and continuous visibility in each direction at a designated bus stop.
4.
5.
6.
There is no maximum riding time for children in kindergarten through grade twelve. Department of Education rules
require that preschool children ride no more than 60 continuous minutes.
7.
It is the parents' responsibility to see their children get to and from the school bus stop.
8.
Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children until the school bus arrives at the bus stop.
9.
State law authorizes local boards of education to designate school bus stops.
10.
Local boards decide if school bus stops are located at baby-sitters.
11.
After the fourth Friday of each school year, schools cannot load more students than the seating capacity of their school
buses.
Pupil Transportation Facts
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EXTRACURRICULAR-TRANSPORTATION
Tahquamenon Area Schools will provide transportation to and from all sanctioned school athletic events. The athletic
director will arrange this transportation.
When our teams travel to out-of-town games to compete they are representing our town, our school team and their
families. The coach is responsible for the conduct of the team at all times, on and off the bus. All coaches will remain with their
teams at events or returning from events unless arrangements are made with the athletic director in advance.
All athletes are expected to travel to and from events on the bus. From time to time, special situations may arise in which
a parent may wish to have their child accompany them home or to a special event. Athletes will be encouraged NOT to ask
permission to return home with parents just for the sake of not riding the bus or an opportunity to eat in a restaurant. Allowing
athletes to ride home with parents should generally be discouraged and kept to the infrequent emergency or preplanned family
activity.
The accepted procedure for an athlete being allowed to be excused to his/her parents will be a prearranged excuse signed
by the athletic director or principal. This note shall be presented to the coach at the time of boarding. The athlete will then be
released to his/her parents following the event when the parent presents their physical being to the coach. If an emergency arises,
the parent should present themselves to the coaches; explain the situation and the athlete will then be excused.
If the coach is unfamiliar with the parent, they should be absolutely sure that the people are indeed the athlete's parents. If
they are uncertain the athlete cannot be released.
In the event that a student is missing for the return trip to Newberry the coach in charge must:
A. Delay departure for minimum of 30 minutes
B. Notify the host school and a local law enforcement agency
C. Notify Athletic Director, Principal or Superintendent upon arrival in Newberry
D. Notify parents
There must be at least one coach on each bus transporting athletes. Coaches and athletes must remember the bus is an
extension of the classroom and conduct themselves accordingly. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated. No loud music will be
allowed on the bus. This includes tape players, radios and sound recorders. Lunches may be allowed but the bus will be kept in
the condition that it was when the team boarded.
Co-Ed bus trips are a time-to-time occurrence. Where two teams are involved (one girl team and one boy team) they
should be separated. The coach will either have the girls’ team on one side of the bus and the boys on the other side, or the girls
at the back or front of the bus and the boys on the opposite end with the coaches seated in the middle of the bus.
The coaches should caution their athletes about taking things that do not belong to them from the opponent’s locker
room. We do not want to cause our school undue embarrassment. Offenders will be regarded as unworthy of representing
Tahquamenon Area Schools.
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School Bus Scheduling and Routing
The Transportation Director shall conduct documented studies of bus routes in order to provide the safest, shortest routes which
will get all children to school in the most economical way. Wherever possible, routes shall be arranged in such a way as to
equalize as nearly as possible the length of routes and bus loads, and to provide for the full use of buses. Arrangements shall
proved each child transportation to school within appropriate time limits.
It is believed that discipline problems should be handled to the extent possible in the proximate setting by the student's immediate
supervisor. Only in this way may proper respect be demanded. However, it is expected that the building principal and other
administrative staff members will provide the support necessary to maintain adequate discipline and handle effectively those
disciplinary problems which cannot be handled by the student's immediate supervisor.
Student Conduct on School Buses
Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school and to designated school sponsored events. However,
as a convenience to parents, and for so long as a student abides by the transportation rules, Tahquamenon Area Schools may
transport students who are pupils in the Tahquamenon Area School District to and from school and to designated school
sponsored events.
Tahquamenon Area Schools has authority to do what is necessary to provide the safest, most efficient method possible to
transport pupils. In the interest of safety, strict discipline will be maintained on the bus at all times. To help insure that children
behave on the busses, video cameras are mounted on the busses. Behavior recorded that is inappropriate will result in
disciplinary action. Tahquamenon Area Schools will decide all the routes traveled as well as the length of time students are on
the bus and the distance students must walk to their stops.
Busing Procedure
1.
Verbal conference by bus driver with student.
2.
Move student to assigned seat.
3.
Bus driver to notify parent of student's disruption.
4.
Student to the office
a. Loss of riding privileges up to ten (10) days
b. Loss of riding privileges for the remainder of the year
5.
If "severe" problem occurs, student will lose riding privileges immediately.
If parent refuses to transport the student, referral to courts may be appropriate.
Student Conduct on School Buses (Video cameras on busses)
Rules of Conduct:
1. Every student will take a seat upon entering the bus and will remain in that seat until departure from the bus. Students must
enter buses immediately upon leaving the school building.
2.
Normal conversation is expected while on the school bus. This does not include shouting, whistling, name calling or using
foul language. Student conversation should be similar to that used
in the classroom or when speaking in any public place.
3.
The consumption of food or beverages is not to be permitted while riding the school bus to and from school.
4.
Smoking or lighting matches is not permitted while on the school bus or while on school grounds.
5.
In the afternoon, students are to board the buses only at the school or loading point they attend, unless previous
arrangements have been made. Likewise, students may be discharged only at the regular unloading stop unless they have
specific written permission from their parents and authorization by the school principal or the transportation department.
6.
Students wishing to board a bus other than their own, must have a written permit from their building principal to do so.
7.
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The bus driver may assign definite seats for students to occupy in certain situations. If this is done, the student is not to
change that seat without permission from the driver. There will be no reserving of seats and it should be understood that it
may be necessary for students to be seated three per seat.
8.
Students are not to throw paper, litter of any sort, or other items while on the bus.
9.
Students shall always cross in front of the bus and never behind the bus, and shall look to ensure there is no moving traffic,
even though the bus flashing lights are on.
10. Any students disfiguring or mutilating any part of a bus will be required to pay for the damage and will be properly
disciplined for such action.
11. The driver will establish a regular time schedule for each stop and is expected to keep that schedule. Parents are
responsible for getting their child to the bus stop at least five minutes prior
to pick up time.
12. The rear emergency exit of the bus is not to be used for boarding or leaving the bus at any time except in the case of actual
life threatening emergency.
13. Only small parcels may be transported on the bus and should be kept in the possession of the student in his/her seat. Band
instruments must be kept out of the aisles in the interest of safety. No animals are to be transported on the bus at any time.
14. Students are to sit properly facing the forward at all times. Head, arms and legs must remain inside windows, and knees and
feet must remain off the back of seats. All windows are to remain closed unless the driver indicates otherwise.
15. Orderly conduct is expected of all students. Wrestling, fighting or physical abuse of other students is completely
unacceptable at all time.
Extra Trips
1. All rules of conduct apply to transportation of students on extra trips as well.
2. Chaperones are required for all extra trips and they are to see that all rules of conduct are followed.
3. Chaperones are responsible for roll call before any departure.
4. On long trips, extra food will be allowed if it is agreed to by the chaperone and driver and the bus is clean before the students
get off.
ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS/STUDENT DRUG ABUSE (Substance Abuse)
I. Selling of a controlled substance/selling of a non-controlled substance (look-a-like drug) or possession with intent to
deliver
A student found to be selling or transferring a controlled substance will be referred to the superintendent and
school board for scheduling an expulsion hearing, after confirmation by law enforcement agents that verify the item to
be a controlled substance. The student will be placed on indefinite suspension pending an expulsion hearing. Should a
It is forbidden for any student to be selling, transferring or in possession of a non-controlled substance
which represents a controlled substance (look-a-like drug). The penalty for such an offense is outlined in Section
II, paragraphs A, B, and C below.
II. Use or possession of a controlled substance
Students, regardless of age, are not permitted to consume, have in their possession or be under the influence
of alcohol, or any controlled substance or drug paraphernalia as taken from the Model Drug Paraphernalia Act, drafted by
the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice, August, 1979:
"The term 'drug paraphernalia' means all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used,
intended for use, or designed for use, in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing,
compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing,
concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance."
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The rule applies during the school day and also while attending after-school activities such as plays, practices club
meetings, and athletic events, whether at home or away. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, or the use of a
controlled substance, is not permitted at any school function, on campus or at any away school activity. Should a
A. First Incident of Use or Possession
1.
2.
3.
4.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone with written confirmation of the violation and asked to come in
for a parent/administrative conference.
The student will receive not less than three (3) days out-of-school suspension.
The student may not attend or participate in any school related activities while suspended.
The student will be referred to the appropriate authorities according to state laws.
B. Second Incident of Use or Possession
1.
2.
3.
4.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone with written confirmation of the violation and asked to come in for a
parent/administrative conference.
The student will receive not less than ten (10) days out-of-school suspension.
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The student will be referred to the appropriate authorities according to state law.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone with written confirmation of the violation and asked to come in for a
C. Third Incident of Use or Possession
1.
2.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone of the violation and asked to come in for a
An administrator will recommend to the superintendent that the student be expelled from school. The student will be
on an indefinite suspension pending Board action on expulsion.
Use or Possession of Tobacco by Students
Use of tobacco in the school building, on school premises, on school buses or at school functions away from school is prohibited.
Penalties shall be as follows:
First Offense:
Suspension from school for 3 days (unexcused absence*)
Second Offense and Subsequence Offenses:
Discretion of principal but the student will receive not less than ten
(10) days out of school suspension.
*Unexcused absence means that the student will not have the opportunity to make up work and will not receive credit for work
missed during the suspension. Students suspended under this rule will receive failing grades for all work missed during time of
suspension.
LEGAL REF:
General School Laws 380.1300
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"NEW STUDENTS
All new students entering the district must present the following: proof of legal residency in Tahquamenon Area Schools
geographic area, up to date immunization record, birth certificate and the adult who registers the student must present proof of
legal guardianship.
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STUDENT RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION
The School recognizes the right of students to express themselves. With the right of expression comes the responsibility to do it
appropriately. Students may distribute or display, at appropriate times, nonsponsored, noncommercial written material and
petitions; buttons, badges, or other insignia; clothing, insignia, and banners; and audio and video materials. All items must meet
the following school guidelines:
A.
A material cannot be displayed if it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
is obscene to minors, libelous, indecent, or vulgar,
advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law,
intends to be insulting or harassing,
intends to incite fighting or presents a likelihood of disrupting school or a school event.
B.
Materials may not be displayed or distributed during class periods, or during passing times between classes.
Permission may be granted for display or distribution during lunch periods and after school in designated locations, as long as
exits are not blocked and there is proper access and egress to the building.
Students who are unsure whether or not materials they wish to display meet school guidelines may present them to the principal
twenty-four (24) hours prior to display. "
Students taking part in school activities occasionally encounter conflicts due to similar or over-lapping time and date schedules.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A performance (concert, interscholastic game, forensics, etc.) has priority over a practice session (rehearsal or practice for
any activity.)
A conflict between two performances shall be resolved by advisors (coaches, directors) parents and student. The parent
shall make the final decision.
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extracurricular activities and driver's education and may be subject to small claims court action.
INSURANCE
Tahquamenon Area Schools does not carry insurance to cover accidents or personal injuries. Parents are encouraged to carry
coverage for their children. Tahquamenon Area Schools does provide the opportunity for parents to purchase insurance. All
Parents will be required to sign a waiver indicating that they do not want to purchase that Insurance.
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extracurricular activities and driver's education and may be subject to small claims court action.
INSURANCE
Tahquamenon Area Schools does not carry insurance to cover accidents or personal injuries. Parents are encouraged to carry
coverage for their children. Tahquamenon Area Schools does provide the opportunity for parents to purchase insurance. All
Parents will be required to sign a waiver indicating that they do not want to purchase that Insurance.
LOCKERS
valuables taken from lockers, in corridors or shower rooms. Forceful entry of lockers constitutes a felony.
instruments, etc.) while at school or at school events. To protect themselves, parents should look into obtaining insurance for
their child's personal property. Most homeowner’s policies will add such insurance. Your lock combination is written on your
class schedule. Your homeroom teacher has a copy. Improper use of the locks or lockers will result in a fine.
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VISITORS
The District welcomes visitors to its school programs, and appreciates the opportunity to explain the programs and services
available to handicapped students.
All Visitors
In the interest of child safety and o keep classroom interruptions to a minimum, it is necessary to insist that all visitors obtain a
pass from the principal’s office before visiting a child’s classroom. Adults picking students up after school should arrange for
children to meet them at the main entrance of the school. This again will assist in child security and keep classroom
interruptions to a minimum.
Parents
Parents are invited to contact or visit the building principal at any time. However, scheduling an appointment in advance will
insure adequate time will be set aside for such visitations.
Students
College students interested in visitations of an educational nature are encouraged to meet with staff members after the regular
student day or plan to spend a minimum of one-half day in planned inservice visitation. Arrangements for such visitations can be
made with the building principal. (College students in the field of education frequently make requests for such visitations.)
Students having relatives or friends as house guests are welcome to have them visit our school. Courtesy suggests that the
student's teacher(s) be consulted at least one day in advance of such visitations. In addition all visits must be approved by the
principles office. Visits are generally held to one-half day. A "Visitor's Pass" must be obtained from the principal's office
Students taking part in school activities occasionally encounter conflicts due to similar or over-lapping time and date schedules.
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A performance (concert, interscholastic game, forensics, etc.) has priority over a practice session (rehearsal or practice for
any activity.)
A conflict between two performances shall be resolved by advisors (coaches, directors) parents and student. The parent
shall make the final decision.
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Each student should have the immunizations required by law or have an authorized waiver. If a student does not have the
necessary shots or waivers, the principal may remove the student or require compliance with a set deadline. This is for the safety
of all students and in accordance with State law. Any questions about immunizations or waivers should be directed to the Mrs.
Robinson, School Nurse.
INJURY AND ILLNESS
All injuries must be reported to a teacher or the office. If minor, the student will be treated and may return to class. If medical
attention is required, the office will follow the School's emergency procedures.
A student who becomes ill during the school day should request permission from the teacher to go to the office. The office will
determine whether or not the student should remain in school or go home. No student will be released from school without
proper parental permission.
LOCKERS
Each student is provided with a locker. Lockers remain the property of the school even though a student is assigned a locker and
uses a locker during the school year. The school maintains joint control of each locker with the student to whom the locker is
assigned.
Lockers may not be exchanged without permission from the office. Lockers belong to the school and are assigned to students for
temporary use only. Students should not share lockers. (Additional regulations concerning lockers is contained under the
discipline code.)
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found area is in the building offices or the elementary hallway. Students who have lost items should check there and
may retrieve their items if they give a proper description. Unclaimed items will be given to charity at the close of the school
year.
MEAL SERVICE
The school participates in the National School Lunch Program and makes lunches available to students for a fee of $1.25 for
elementary students and $1.50 for middle school and high school students. Ala carte items are available. Students may also
bring their own lunch to school to be eaten in the school's cafeteria. No elementary or middle school student shall be allowed to
leave school premises during the lunch period without specific written permission granted by the principal.
Applications for the school's Free and Reduced-Priced Meal program are distributed to all students. If a student does not
receive one and believes that s/he is eligible, contact Mrs. Priestly or the central office at 293-3227.
PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES
Two formal parent - teacher conferences are held each school year. These conferences coincide with the first marking period of
each semester. The purposes of these conferences are to:
1. Make you, the parent, aware of your child's progress;
2. Promote better understanding and communication between home and school.
Other conferences can/will be called as necessary. Parents should feel free to contact school personnel as soon as a problem is
suspected.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Students who have displayed significant achievements during the course of the year are recognized for their accomplishments.
Areas that may merit recognition include but are not limited to academics, athletics, performing arts, citizenship, and
volunteerism. Recognition for such activities is initiated by the staff and coordinated by the appropriate office.
REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES
Parents have the right to review any instructional materials being used in the school. They also may observe instruction in any
class, particularly those dealing with instruction in health and sex education. Any parent who wishes to review materials or
observe instruction must contact the principal prior to coming to the School. Parents rights to review teaching materials, and
instructional activities are subject to reasonable restrictions and limits.
SCHOOL DELAY PROCEDURE
In the interest of safety for all children, Tahquamenon Area Schools may delay the start of school if weather conditions warrant a
delay. If the start of school is delayed, classes will begin approximately two hours later than normal. If there is no delay, but
school is canceled, that decision will be made prior to 6:15 A.M. In any event, do not call the school or radio stations. This only
reduces the school's ability to inform the public of changes in the school schedule. All closings and delays will be announced on
WNBY and WIHC. If you call the radio or the school, the school will be unable to get the information to the radio. Please keep
your radio tuned to WNBY or WNHC. They will have all announcements concerning the delay of school or the cancellation of
school. Breakfast will not be served when school is delayed.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Tahquamenon Area Schools provides a variety of special education programs for students identified as having a disability
defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
A student can access special education services through the proper evaluation and placement procedure. Parent involvement in
this procedure is required. More importantly, the school wants the parent to be an active participant. To inquire about the
procedure or programs, a parent should contact Mrs. Alice Walker at 293-3226.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - SECTION 504
The American's with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) requires the school to ensure that no individual will be discriminated against on
the basis of a disability. This protection applies not just to the student, but to all individuals.
Students with disabilities may be served within the regular education program with an accommodation plan developed by school
staff. Parents who believe their child may have a disability that substantially limits the child's ability to function properly in
school, should contact Alice Walker at 293-3226.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
To measure student progress, students will be tested in accordance with State standards and District policy.
Unless exempted, each student will be expected to pass the appropriate MEAP Test. They will be given ____ a year. Students
only need to retake those parts of the test they do not pass. Make-up dates are scheduled, but unnecessary absences should be
avoided.
[Insert dates for MEAP Test and other standardized tests.]
Additional group tests are given to students to monitor progress and determine educational mastery levels. These tests are used
to help the staff determine instructional needs.
Classroom tests will be used to assess student progress and assign grades. These are selected or prepared by teachers to assess
how well the students have achieved specific objectives.
Any high school student who wishes to test-out of a course in which s/he is not enrolled may do so by taking the final examination
for the course and receiving a grade of at least C+ or by demonstrating mastery of the subject matter as determined by the
assessment used in lieu of a final examination. Credit for a course earned by a student through this process may be used to fulfill
a course or course-sequence requirement but may not be counted toward the required number of credits needed for graduation
nor be used to determine the students GPA.
Vocational and interest surveys may be given to identify particular areas of student interest or talent. These are often given by
the guidance staff.
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If necessary, intelligence tests, speech and language evaluations, individually administered achievement tests, and
other special testing services are available to students needing these services.
Depending on the type of testing, specific information, and/or parent consent may need to be obtained. [the school] will not
violate the rights of consent and privacy of a student participating in any form of evaluation.
(High School)
College entrance testing information can be obtained from the Guidance Office.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Tahquamenon Area Schools has established a comprehensive student assistance program for students at risk of failure. An
outgrowth of the school improvement plan, this program links school, parents, and community based pupil services in a
comprehensive network designed to maximize student opportunities for success. Participation by students and parents beyond the
referral stage is strictly voluntary. All proceedings observe policy regarding confidentiality. Building staff make referrals to the
Child Study Team or appropriate staff.
School based programs supporting student assistance program include the following:
1. Basic Alcohol and Addiction Beginning Educational Studies (B.A.B.E.S.) for K - third grade students.
2. Status Offense Diversion Alternatives (S.O.D.A.) for students age 8-17.
3. School Counseling Programs
4. Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education
In addition to existing programs, services will be expanded to include parent support groups and training and informational
sessions for interested adults. The Student Assistance Program and supporting services are the result of collaborative efforts of
Eastern Upper Peninsula Substance Abuse Services; Superior Behavioral Health; Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft Health
Department; and the Tahquamenon Area Schools.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Should a student be seriously ill or injured, an effort should be made by available personnel to contact the parents of the student
for information and instructions. If the parent cannot be contacted and the illness or injury is believed to be serious enough to
require medical attention, the person in charge should arrange for the student to be taken to a doctor or to a hospital for
treatment. The action on the part of any of the school district personnel, does not obligate the personnel or the school to assume
financial responsibility for the treatment of the student.
An "emergency care authorization" for every student shall be requested from all parents and kept on file in the school nurse's
office or in the student's cumulative record.
The student shall not be permitted to start home alone, nor should the student be left home alone, unless the parent or legal
guardian has given such permission.
Complete health records are kept for each student. All children are required to maintain a complete immunization sequence or
sign a waiver specifying a religious exclusion. Students who have not complied with these regulations will be excluded from
classes, according to State Department of Education policy.
STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES
Tahquamenon Area Schools charges specific fees for some noncurricular activities and programs. Such fees or charges are
determined by the cost of materials, freight/handling fees, and add-on fees for loss or damage to school property. The school and
staff do not make a profit.
Fees may be waived in situations where there is financial hardship.
Students using school property and equipment can be fined for excessive wear and abuse of the property and equipment. The fine
will be used to pay for the damage, not to make a profit.
Late fines can be avoided when students return borrowed materials promptly. Their use may be needed by others.
Failure to pay fines, fees, or charges may result in the withholding of grades and credit.
STUDENT FUND-RAISING
Students participating in school-sponsored groups and activities will be allowed to solicit funds from other students, staff
members, and members of the community in accordance with school guidelines. The following general rules will apply to all
fund-raisers.
Students involved in the fund-raiser are not to interfere with students participating in other activities in order to solicit funds.
A student will not be allowed to participate in a fund-raising activity for a group in which s/he is not a member without the
approval of the student's counselor.
No student may participate in fund-raising activities off school property without proper supervision by approved staff or other
adults.
No house-to-house canvassing is allowed by any student for any fund-raising activity.
Any fund-raisers that require students to exert themselves physically beyond their normal pattern of activity, such as "runs for
.....", will be monitored by a staff member in order to prevent a student from over-extending himself/herself to the point of
potential harm.
No student may participate in a fund-raising activity conducted by a parent group, booster club, or community organization on
school property without the approval of the Principal.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Should a student be seriously ill or injured, an effort should be made by available personnel to contact the parents of the student
for information and instructions. If the parent cannot be contacted and the illness or injury is believed to be serious enough to
require medical attention, the person in charge should arrange for the student to be taken to a doctor or to a hospital for
treatment. The action on the part of any of the school district personnel, does not obligate the personnel or the school to assume
financial responsibility for the treatment of the student.
An "emergency care authorization" for every student shall be requested from all parents and kept on file in the school nurse's
office or in the student's cumulative record.
The student shall not be permitted to start home alone, nor should the student be left home alone, unless the parent or legal
guardian has given such permission.
Complete health records are kept for each student. All children are required to maintain a complete immunization sequence or
sign a waiver specifying a religious exclusion. Students who have not complied with these regulations will be excluded from
classes, according to State Department of Education policy.
STUDENT RECORDS/DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Many student records are kept by the teachers, counselors, and administrative staff. There are two (2) basic kinds of records -directory information and confidential records.
Directory information can be given to any person or organization for nonprofit making purposes when requested, unless the
parents of the student restrict the information, in writing, to the principal. Directory information includes:
Policy # 8330 designates "directory information" as
(1)
a student's name
(2)
photograph
(3)
participation in officially recognized activities and sports; height and weight, if a member of an athletic
team
(4)
awards received
(5)
honor roll
(6)
scholarships
Confidential records contain educational and behavioral information that has restricted access based on the Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Michigan law. This information can only be released with the written consent of the
parents, the adult student, or a surrogate, subject to limited exceptions.
Included in the confidential records may be test scores, psychological reports, behavioral data, disciplinary actions, and
communications with the family and outside service providers. Confidential information that is in a student's record that
originates from an outside professional or agency may be released to the parent only with the permission of the originator. Such
records shall be placed in a student's file only with knowledge of the parent. Parents may obtain such records from the
originator and should maintain them in a home file. Parents may also provide the school with copies of records made by
nonschool professional agencies or individuals.
Students and parents have the right to review all educational records generated by the School District, request amendment to
these records, insert addendum to records, and obtain copies of such records. Copying costs may be charged to the requester. If
a review of records is desired, please contact the building principal, in writing, stating the records desired. The records will be
collected and an appointment will be made within forty-five (45) days of the request with the appropriate persons present to
answer any questions there may be.
STUDENT SALES
No student is permitted to sell any item or service in school without the approval of the principal. The sale of items will be only
for school purposes. Violation of this may lead to disciplinary action.
STUDENT VALUABLES
Students are encouraged not to bring items of value to school. Items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, electronic equipment,
and the like, are tempting targets for theft and extortion. The school cannot be responsible for their safe-keeping and will not be
liable for loss or damage to personal valuables.
STUDENT WELL-BEING
Student safety is a responsibility of the staff. All staff members are familiar with emergency procedures such as fire and tornado
drills and accident reporting procedures. Should a student be aware of any dangerous situation or accident, s/he must notify any
staff person immediately.
State law requires that all students must have an emergency medical card completed, signed by a parent or guardian, and filed in
the School office. A student may be excluded from school until this requirement has been fulfilled.
Students with specific health care needs should submit those needs, in writing and with proper documentation by a physician, to
the school office.
TRANSFER OUT OF THE DISTRICT
If a student plans to transfer from [the school], the parent must notify the principal. Transfer will be authorized only after the
student has completed the arrangements, returned all school materials, and paid any fees or fines that are due. School records
may not be released if the transfer is not properly completed. Parents are encouraged to contact_______________________ for
specific details.
USE OF THE LIBRARY
The library is available to students throughout the school day. Passes may be obtained from a student's teacher or from the
librarian. Books on the shelves may be checked out for a period of 10 days. To check out any other materials, contact the
librarian.
In order to avoid late fees, all materials checked out of the library must be returned to the library within 10 days.
USE OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
Students must receive the permission of the teacher before using any equipment or materials in the classroom and the permission
of the Principal to use any other school equipment or facility. Students will be held responsible for the proper use and safekeeping of any equipment or facility they are allowed to use.
USE OF TELEPHONES
Office telephones are not to be used for personal calls. Except in an emergency, students will not be called to the office to
receive a telephone call.
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Telephones are available in the school for students to use when they are not in class. Students are not to use
telephones to call parents to receive permission to leave school. Office personnel will initiate all calls on behalf of a student
seeking permission to leave school.
Pocket pagers, cellular telephones, or other electronic devices, such as Gameboys or Discmans, may not be used or visible
during the regular school day, except for health or other unusual reasons approved in advance by the principal.
VISITORS
Visitors, particularly parents, are welcome at the school. In order to properly monitor the safety of students and staff, each
visitor must report to the office upon entering the school to obtain a pass. Any visitor found in the building without a pass shall
be reported to the principal. If a person wishes to confer with a member of the staff, s/he should call for an appointment prior to
coming to the school, in order to prevent any inconvenience.
Students may not bring visitors to school without first obtaining written permission from the principal.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
No student under the age of eighteen (18) will be allowed to withdraw from school without the written consent of his/her parents.
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FACTS
1.
State law does not require that pupil transportation be provided to regular education children.
2.
There are no special laws or regulations for transporting kindergarten students.
3.
No law specifies the maximum distance a student may walk to a school bus stop.
4.
State law requires that bus stops be at least 200 feet from one another. State law does not specify the maximum
distance between school bus stops.
5.
State law requires 400 feet of clear and continuous visibility in each direction at a designated bus stop.
6.
There is no maximum riding time for children in kindergarten through grade twelve. Department of Education
rules requires that preschool children ride no more than 60 continuous minutes.
7.
It is the parentsÕ responsibility to see their children get to and from the school bus stop.
8.
Parents are responsible for the conduct of their children until the school bus arrives at the bus stop.
9.
State law authorizes local boards of education to designate school bus stops.
10.
Local boards decide if school bus stops are located at baby-sitters.
11.
After the fourth Friday of each school year, schools cannot load more students than the seating capacity of their
school buses.
Pupil Transportation Facts
3/19/93
EXTRACURRICULAR-TRANSPORTATION
Tahquamenon Area Schools will provide transportation to and from all sanctioned school athletic events. The
athletic director will arrange this transportation.
When our teams travel to out-of-town games to compete they are representing our town, our school team and their
families. The coach is responsible for the conduct of the team at all times, on and off the bus. All coaches will remain
with their teams at events or returning from events unless arrangements are made with the athletic director in advance.
All athletes are expected to travel to and from events on the bus. From time to time, special situations may arise
in which a parent may wish to have their child accompany them home or to a special event. Athletes will be encouraged
NOT to ask permission to return home with parents just for the sake of not riding the bus or an opportunity to eat in a
restaurant. Allowing athletes to ride home with parents should generally be discouraged and kept to the infrequent
emergency or preplanned family activity.
The accepted procedure for an athlete being allowed to be excused to his/her parents will be a prearranged excuse
signed by the athletic director or principal. This note shall be presented to the coach at the time of boarding. The athlete
will then be released to his/her parents following the event when the parent presents their physical being to the coach. If
an emergency arises, the parent should present themselves to the coach, explain the situation and the athlete will then be
excused.
If the coach is unfamiliar with the parent, they should be absolutely sure that the people are indeed the athlete's
parents. If they are uncertain the athlete cannot be released.
In the event that a student is missing for the return trip to Newberry the coach in charge must:
A. Delay departure for minimum of 30 minutes
B. Notify the host school and a local law enforcement agency
C. Notify Athletic Director, Principal or Superintendent upon arrival in Newberry
D. Notify parents
There must be at least one coach on each bus transporting athletes. Coaches and athletes must remember the bus
is an extension of the classroom and conduct themselves accordingly. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated. No loud
music will be allowed on the bus. This includes tape players, radios and sound recorders. Lunches may be allowed but
the bus will be kept in the condition that it was when the team boarded.
Co-Ed bus trips are a time to time occurrence. Where two teams are involved (one girl team and one boy team)
they should be separated. The coach will either have the girls team on one side of the bus and the boys on the other side,
or the girls at the back or front of the bus and the boys on the opposite end with the coaches seated in the middle of the
bus.
The coaches should caution their athletes about taking things that do not belong to them from the opponents
locker room. We do not want to cause our school undue embarrassment. Offenders will be regarded as unworthy of
representing Tahquamenon Area Schools.
School Bus Scheduling and Routing
The Transportation Director shall conduct documented studies of bus routes in order to provide the safest, shortest routes
which will get all children to school in the most economical way. Wherever possible, routes shall be arranged in such a
way as to equalize as nearly as possible the length of routes and bus loads, and to provide for the full use of buses.
Arrangements shall proved each child transportation to school within appropriate time limits.
It is believed that discipline problems should be handled to the extent possible in the proximate setting by the student's
immediate supervisor. Only in this way may proper respect be demanded. However, it is expected that the building
principal and other administrative staff members will provide the support necessary to maintain adequate discipline and
handle effectively those disciplinary problems which cannot be handled by the student's immediate supervisor.
Student Conduct on School Buses
Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school and to designated school sponsored events.
However, as a convenience to parents, and for so long as a student abides by the transportation rules, Tahquamenon Area
Schools may transport students who are pupils in the Tahquamenon Area School District to and from school and to
designated school sponsored events.
Tahquamenon Area Schools has authority to do what is necessary to provide the safest, most efficient method possible to
transport pupils. In the interest of safety, strict discipline will be maintained on the bus at all times. To help insure that
children behave on the busses, video cameras are mounted on the busses. Behavior recorded that is inappropriate will
result in disciplinary action. Tahquamenon Area Schools will decide all the routes traveled as well as the length of time
students are on the bus and the distance students must walk to their stops.
Busing Procedure
1.
Verbal conference by bus driver with student.
2.
Move student to assigned seat.
3.
Bus driver to notify parent of student's disruption.
4.
Student to the office
a. Loss of riding privileges up to ten (10) days
b. Loss of riding privileges for the remainder of the year
5.
If "severe" problem occurs, student will lose riding privileges immediately.
If parent refuses to transport the student, referral to courts may be appropriate.
Three General Rules (To be posted on bus)
1. Sit down in seat, facing forward
2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
3. Obey bus driver at all times
Student Conduct on School Buses (Video cameras on busses)
Rules of Conduct:
1. Every student will take a seat upon entering the bus and will remain in that seat until departure from the bus.
Students must enter buses immediately upon leaving the school building.
2.
Normal conversation is expected while on the school bus. This does not include shouting, whistling, name calling or
using foul language. Student conversation should be similar to that used
in the classroom or when speaking in any public place.
3.
The consumption of food or beverages is not to be permitted while riding the school bus to and from school.
4.
Smoking or lighting matches is not permitted while on the school bus or while on school grounds.
5.
In the afternoon, students are to board the buses only at the school or loading point they attend, unless previous
arrangements have been made. Likewise, students may be discharged only at the regular unloading stop unless they
have specific written permission from their parents and authorization by the school principal or the transportation
department.
6.
Students wishing to board a bus other than their own, must have a written permit from their building principal to
do so.
7.
The bus driver may assign definite seats for students to occupy in certain situations. If this is done, the student is not
to change that seat without permission from the driver. There will be no
reserving of seats and it should be understood that it may be necessary for students to be seated three per seat.
8.
Students are not to throw paper, litter of any sort, or other items while on the bus.
9.
Students shall always cross in front of the bus and never behind the bus, and shall look to ensure there is no moving
traffic, even though the bus flashing lights are on.
10. Any students disfiguring or mutilating any part of a bus will be required to pay for the damage and will be properly
disciplined for such action.
11. The driver will establish a regular time schedule for each stop and is expected to keep that schedule. Parents are
responsible for getting their child to the bus stop at least five minutes prior
to pick up time.
12. The rear emergency exit of the bus is not to be used for boarding or leaving the bus at any time except in the case of
actual life threatening emergency.
13. Only small parcels may be transported on the bus and should be kept in the possession of the student in his/her seat.
Band instruments must be kept out of the aisles in the interest of safety. No animals are to be transported on the bus
at any time.
14. Students are to sit properly facing the forward at all times. Head, arms and legs must remain inside windows, and
knees and feet must remain off the back of seats. All windows are to remain closed unless the driver indicates
otherwise.
15. Orderly conduct is expected of all students. Wrestling, fighting or physical abuse of other students is completely
unacceptable at all times.
Extra Trips
1. All rules of conduct apply to transportation of students on extra trips as well.
2. Chaperones are required for all extra trips and they are to see that all rules of conduct are followed.
3. Chaperones are responsible for roll call before any departure.
4. On long trips, extra food will be allowed if it is agreed to by the chaperone and driver and the bus is clean before the
students get off.
ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS/STUDENT DRUG ABUSE (Substance Abuse)
I. Selling of a controlled substance/selling of a non-controlled substance (look-a-like drug) or
possession with intent to deliver
A student found to be selling or transferring a controlled
substance will be referred to the
superintendent and
school board for scheduling an expulsion hearing, after confirmation by
law enforcement agents that verify the item to be a controlled substance. The student will be placed on indefinite
suspension pending an expulsion hearing. Should a student be an elementary student, the building principal
will confer with the superintendent or designee to determine an appropriate course of action.
It is forbidden for any student to be selling, transferring or in possession of a non-controlled substance
which
represents a controlled substance (look-a-like drug). The penalty for such an offense is
outlined in Section II, paragraphs A,
B, and C below.
II.
Use or possession of a controlled substance
Students, regardless of age, are not permitted to consume, have in their possession or be under the
influence of alcohol, or any controlled substance or drug paraphernalia as taken from the Model Drug
Paraphernalia Act,
drafted by the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department
of Justice, August, 1979:
"The term 'drug paraphernalia' means all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are
used, intended for
use, or designed for use, in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting,
manufacturing, compounding,
converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing,
packaging, repackaging, storing, containing,
concealing, injecting, ingesting,inhaling,
otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance."
The rule applies during the school day and also while attending after-school activities such as plays, practices,
club meetings, and athletic events, whether at home or away. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, or
the use of a controlled substance, is not permitted at any school function, on campus or at any away school
activity. Should a student be an elementary student, the building principal will confer with the superintendent
or designee to determine an appropriate course of action.
A. First Incident of Use or Possession
1.
2.
3.
4.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone with written confirmation of the violation and asked to come
in for a
The student will receive not less than three (3) days out-of-school suspension.
The student will be referred to the appropriate authorities according to state laws.
1.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone with written confirmation of the violation and asked to come
in for a parent/administrative conference.
2.
3.
4.
C. Third Incident of Use or Possession
1.
2.
The parent/guardian will be notified by telephone of the violation and asked to come in for a
parent/administrative
conference.
An administrator will recommend to the superintendent that the student be expelled from school. The student
will be on an indefinite suspension pending Board action on expulsion.
Use or Possession of Tobacco by Students
Use of tobacco in the school building, on school premises, on school buses or at school functions away from school is
prohibited. Penalties shall be as follows:
First Offense:
Suspension from school for 3 days (unexcused absence*)
Second Offense and Subsequence Offenses:
Discretion of principal but the student will receive not less than
ten (10)
days out of school suspension.
*Unexcused absence means that the student will not have the opportunity to make up work and will not receive credit for
work missed during the suspension. Students suspended under this rule will receive failing grades for all work missed
during time of suspension.
LEGAL REF:
General School Laws 380.1300
Administering Medicines to Students
Oral Medication in Schools:
If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medication during school hours and the parent cannot
be at school to administer the medication, only the principal or the principal's designee will administer the medication in
compliance with the regulations that follow:
1. Written instructions signed by parent and physician will be required and will include:
a. child's name
b. name of medication
c. purpose of medication if information deemed appropriate by physician
d. time to be administered
e. dosage
f. possible side effects if information deemed significant by physician
g termination date for administering medication.
Other oral medication, such as aspirin, will not be administered to children under any circumstances by
personnel.
2. The principal or his/her designee will:
a. inform appropriate school personnel of the medication
b. keep a record of the administration of medication.
3. The parents of the child must assume responsibility for informing the principal of any change in the child's health or
change in medication.
4. The school district retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medication.
5. A copy of this regulation will be provided to parents upon their request for administration of medication in the schools.
Syndrome), ARC-AIDS Related Complex, HIV (Human-immunodeficiency), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that may be specified
by the State Board of Health.
pathogens when the child has bled at school and students or staff members have been exposed to the blood. Any testing is subject
to laws protecting confidentiality.
Attendance/Truant Office
In order to comply with the compulsory attendance laws of the State of Michigan and the attendance policies of the
Tahquamenon Area Schools District and in order to provide a safe and orderly environment for the schools within the
district, Tahquamenon Area Schools shall employ a support staff person defined as attendance officer. The attendance
officer shall carry out his/her duties as defined in the Michigan School Code of 1976, Section 380.1561 and 380.1571, and
further defined by support staff job description.
Tahquamenon Area Schools shall provide the surety bond in the sum of $1,000.00 as required by the code.
LEGAL REF:
MCLA 380.1561 and 380.1571
Care of Property
Students are responsible for the care of their own personal property. The school will not be responsible for personal property.
Valuables such as jewelry or irreplaceable items should not be brought to school. The school may confiscate such items and
return them to the student's parents.
Damage to or loss of school equipment and facilities wastes taxpayers' money and undermines the school program. Therefore, if
a student does damage to or loses school property, the student or his/her parents will be required to pay for the replacement or
damage. If the damage or loss was intentional, the student will also be subject to discipline according to the Student Discipline
Code.
Tornado Policy
Tornadoes strike in Michigan with the greatest frequency during the period between April and June. The U.S. Weather
Bureau maintains a constant watch for tornadoes and where they may occur during the next several hours; the Bureau
issues a TORNADO WATCH (when appropriate). The size of an average WATCH is approximately 100 miles wide and
300 miles long. A TORNADO WATCH is used to alert the public to the possibility that tornadoes may develop over a
certain area. If a tornado has actually been sighted in the area, a TORNADO WARNING is covered, and the time
periods during which the tornado may move through the area warned.
The following policy statements have been adopted by the Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education and will be in
effect during tornado weather:
1. School will be dismissed during a TORNADO WATCH.
2. If we receive a notice of a TORNADO WATCH we will immediately set in motion plans for dismissal of all students.
Those who walk or drive to school should be home shortly after the notice is received. It will take us
approximately one hour to make necessary arrangements to have the buses leave early, but this action will be set in
motion as soon as a TORNADO WATCH notice is received.
Dismissal has the advantage of dispersing the student body, and thus lessening the chance of disaster of
greater proportion in any one building.
3. School will not be dismissed during a TORNADO WARNING. Students will be sheltered within the building.
Some words of caution!
1. If parents are working, make arrangements now for your child to go to a neighbors in such an emergency.
2. Instruct your child now to follow a certain route home from school. If you then wish to pick him up, you will know
where to look for him.
3. Do not attempt to pick your child up at school. The traffic congestion that might result from a large number of
parents attempting to reach the school could be disastrous.
Open/Closed Campus
Grades 9 through 12 will operate under a semi-closed campus concept. Students are to remain in the school building or
on the school premises from the time they arrive in the morning until school is dismissed. Lunch hour will be the only
exception.
Grades K through 8 will operate under a "closed campus" concept. Students are to remain in the school building or on
the school premises from the time they arrive in the morning until school is dismissed. Students who go home for lunch
should have a note from their parent on file attesting to the fact.
Students who arrive by bus may not leave campus at any time unless a pass has been issued by the office. Once a student
arrives on campus in the morning if dropped off by parents, they too may not leave.
Detention of Students
The building principal or the teacher in conjunction with the building principal shall ordinarily determine the day and
time on which the detention will occur. However, efforts shall be made to try to accommodate conflicts which the family
of the student might have particularly as it might apply to arranging transportation. It may be necessary to exercise
greater flexibility in scheduling the detention of a younger student than the detention of an older student who may not
have as difficult a time arranging transportation.
The teacher or building principal who detains a student has responsibility to arrange for the supervision of the student
while the detention is being served. When possible, students are not to be left alone during the detention period.
Detention may be administered to a student for several days in succession or as otherwise arranged.
Noon detention may be used by teachers, but only to the extent that adequate provisions are made for the student to eat
his/her lunch. No student may be penalized at any time by denying that student the opportunity to eat lunch. Recess
detention is also permissible.
Interrogations and Searches
Students have legitimate expectations of privacy. All expectations of privacy, however, are neither legitimate nor
reasonable. School officials have legitimate and substantial interests in maintaining order and discipline in the school and
providing an environment which is conducive to learning and the educational process. School officials have responsibility
to maintain order and discipline, to safeguard the health, safety and security of people and property in the school, to
enforce reasonable rules, regulations and policies, and to maintain an environment which promotes learning and the
educational process.
School officials, acting without law enforcement agencies, are not required to obtain a search warrant in order to conduct
a search of a student and a student's possessions or belongings under their authority.
(The term "search" also includes references to a student's possessions or belongings, e.g., purse, locker, school buses,
desks, handbags and knapsacks are examples of the types of areas or items which are subject to being searched.)
Searches and seizures, however, must be reasonable pursuant to state and federal law. The legality of a search of a
student depends on the reasonableness, under all of the circumstances, of the search.
Any search of a student must be justified at its inception and reasonably related in scope to the circumstances which
justified the interference in the first place. The extent of the search and not excessively intrusive to the student. School
officials must take into account the age and sex of the student, and the nature of the offense. Under ordinary
circumstances, a search of a particular student by a school official will be justified at its inception when there are
reasonable grounds for suspecting that the search will produce evidence that the particular student had violated or is
violating either the law or a school rule, regulation or policy.
The measures used in conducting the search must be reasonably related to the objectives of the search and not excessively
intrusive given the age and sex of the student and the nature of the infraction. An inquiry should be made with regard to
whether there is some level of individualized suspicion that a particular student who may be subject of a search has
violated or is violating the law or a school rule, regulations or policy.
MBF; 0796-01-121588-G-1
Lockers
Each student is provided with a locker. Lockers remain the property of the school even though a student is assigned a
locker and uses a locker during the school year. The school maintains joint control of each locker with the student to
whom the locker is assigned.
A student locker may be subject to being searched in the interest of school safety and security, health and sanitation,
discipline and providing an environment which benefits learning and the educational process. A student locker may also
be searched by law enforcement personnel. A locker may be searched even though the student to whom the locker is
assigned has not been informed ahead of time that
the locker will be searched. A search of a locker may be conducted even though the student to whom the locker is
assigned is not present during the search. It is presumed that the student to whom the locker is assigned has knowledge of
what items are in his/her locker. The student to whom a locker is assigned has responsibility for the items stored, even
temporarily, in his/her locker.
The school is not responsible for any valuables which may be taken from lockers in either corridors or shower rooms.
Forceful entry of lockers constitutes malicious destruction of property. Larceny from a public building constitutes a
felony. Both are punishable by law.
Lockers may not be exchanged without permission from the school. Lockers belong to the school and are assigned to
students for temporary use only.
MBF; 0796-01-121699-G-1
Expulsion/Long Term Suspension Policy
It is the policy of Tahquamenon Area Schools Board of Education to authorize or order the suspension or expulsion from
school of a pupil guilty of gross misdemeanor or persistent disobedience when in the board's judgment the interest of the
school may demand the authorization or order.
Expulsion is defined as permanent removal of a student from Tahquamenon Area Schools.
Long Term Suspension is defined as removal from school for longer than ten consecutive days with a date for
reinstatement.
Suspension is defined as removal from school for ten or less consecutive days.
Students in possession of a dangerous weapon/firearm, or who commit arson or rape on district grounds, in district
buildings, or at district or school sponsored events shall be permanently expelled from school and referred to the criminal
justice or juvenile delinquency system and the appropriate county department of social services or community mental
health agency. The parent, legal guardian and/or student shall also be notified of the referral.
The board reserves to itself the authority to expel or order the expulsion of students.
Each student subject to expulsion shall have their situation reviewed by the superintendent on a case-by-case basis.
This policy statement is the board's assurance that the district is in compliance with both PL 103.382 and MCL 380.1311.
LEGAL REF MCL 380.1311: PL 103.227: PL 103.382
Expulsion and Long Term Suspension Procedure
1.
Written notice of charges against a student shall be supplied to the student and his/her parent or
guardian. Included within this notice shall be a statement of the time and place for the hearing
with a review committee, comprised of two bard members, one administrator, one teacher, and one parent.
2.
The student's parent or guardian has a right to be present at the hearing.
3.
The student and/or his/her parent or guardian may be represented by legal counsel.
4.
The student shall be given an opportunity to give his/her version of the facts and their implications. The student
shall be allowed to offer the testimony of other witnesses and evidence relevant to the charges.
5.
The student shall be allowed to observe and/or review all evidence offered by school officials and/or staff. In
addition, any witnesses against her/him may be questioned.
6.
A record of the hearing will be presented in writing together with the recommendation of the review committee to
the entire Board of Education for final disposition within ten days of the date that the initial charges were written.
7.
The disposition of the Board of Education shall be reduced to writing and sent to the student and his/her parent or
guardian.
8.
In the event the student has been expelled for possession of a dangerous weapon, arson or rape in a school building
or on school grounds, the reinstatement time lines of Public Act 328 will be observed, i.e., for students in
kindergarten through grade five, reinstatement is possible after 90 school days and for students in grades six and
above, the waiting period is 180 school days.
9.
In the event the student is eligible for special education programs and services as defined by Michigan Special
Education rules and the alleged violation of the Gun-Free Schools Act can be shown to be related to the student's
disability, the student may be placed in an interim alternative education setting for a maximum of 45 days. If the
violation is not related to the student's disability the penalty required by the law will be imposed.
Effect of Suspension on Extracurricular Activities
In cases where suspension from school results from commission of an offense for such problems as non-attendance,
tardiness, classroom disruptions, use of improper language, improper showing of affection, spontaneous minor fights, etc.,
the disciplinary action will include suspension from attendance at all school activities which are exclusively for students.
This type of action will also include suspension from participating in school sponsored events.
The building level administration shall be responsible for implementing the suspension.
Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of Tahquamenon Area Schools to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from sexual
harassment.
Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer,
because of the sex of any person, to discharge, refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate against that person with respect to
any matter directly or indirectly related to employment . Harassment of an employee on the basis of sex violates his/her
civil rights.
Recent case law has also broadened the scope of Title IX to include any sexual harassment in a school environment
should it be from staff to staff, staff to student, student to staff, or student to student.
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It shall be a violation of this policy for any member of the Tahquamenon Area Schools community to harass any other
person through conduct or communications of a sexual nature as defined below:
I.
Definition:
A. Sexual harassment shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when made by any person in the school environment
to any other person when:
1.
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individualÕs
employment or education, or when:
Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment
decisions affecting that individual, or when:
Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individualÕs academic or
professional performance or creating an intimidating or hostile, or offensive employment or education
environment.
2.
3.
B.
Sexual harassment, as set forth above, may include, but is not limited to the following:
- verbal harassment or abuse
- pressure for sexual activity
- repeated remarks to a person, with sexual or demeaning implications
- unwelcome touching
- suggesting or demanding sexual involvement accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning
oneÕs grades,
job, etc.
Sexual Harassment - Complaint Procedures
Students
1.
Any student who feels that he/she has been the victim of sexual harassment should report such incident to
his/her building principal. Should the alleged perpetrator be the principal, the complaint will be brought to the
superintendent; if superintendent, to a member of the board of education.
2.
The building principal will contact the person who allegedly initiated the sexual harassment and inform that
person of the basis of the complaint and provide an opportunity to respond to the complaint.
3.
The building principal will conduct a thorough investigation to determine if there are substantial grounds for
the complaint.
4.
A substantiated charge against a student in the school district shall subject that student to disciplinary action, up
to and including suspension or expulsion, consistent with the student discipline policy.
5.
Referral will be made to appropriate law enforcement officials should circumstances warrant or should a
question of criminal sexual conduct be raised.
6.
The right to confidentiality, both of the complainant and of the accused, will be respected consistent with the
school districtÕs legal obligations, and with the necessity to investigate allegations of misconduct and to take
corrective action when this conduct has occurred.
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MEMORANDUM TO PARENTS REGARDING
SCHOOL BOARD POLICY ON DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS
In accordance with Federal Law, the Board of Education prohibits the use, possession, concealment, or distribution of drugs by
students on school grounds, in school or school-approved vehicles, or at any school-related event. Drugs includes any alcoholic
beverage, anabolic steroid, dangerous controlled substance as defined by State statute, or substance that could be considered a
"look-a-like" controlled substance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all students. Any student who violates this
policy will be subject to disciplinary action, in accordance with due process and as specified in the student handbooks, up to and
including expulsion from school. When required by State law, the District will also notify law enforcement officials.
The District is concerned about any student who is a victim of alcohol or drug abuse and will facilitate the process by which s/he
receives help through programs and services available in the community. Students and their parents should contact the school
Principal or counseling office whenever such help is needed.
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Search of a student and his/her possessions, including vehicles, may be conducted at any time the student is under the jurisdiction
of the Board of Education, if there is a reasonable suspicion that the student is in violation of law or school rules. A search may
also be conducted to protect the health and safety of others. All searches may be conducted with or without a student's consent.
Students are provided lockers, desks, and other equipment in which to store materials. It should be clearly understood that this
equipment is the property of the school and may be searched at any time if there is reasonable suspicion that a student has
violated the law or school rules. Locks are to prevent theft, not to prevent searches. If student lockers require student-provided
locks, each student must provide the locks combination or key to the principal.
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NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS REGARDING STUDENT RECORDS
(Mr.) (Mrs.) (Ms.) (Miss) ___________________________________ is the Custodian of Records and is responsible for the
supervision of student records at the school. (His) (Her) office is located at _______________________________________ or
s/he can be reached by calling __________________________________________________________________.
Each student's records will be kept in a confidential file located at the student's school office. The information in a student's
record file will be available for review only by the parents or legal guardian of a student, adult student (eighteen (18) years of age
or older), and those authorized by Federal law and State and District regulations.
A parent or adult student has the right to:
A.
inspect and review the student's education records within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the request.
The school has a form which can be used to submit a request. The Custodian of Records will notify the
parent or adult student of the time and place where the records can be inspected.
B.
request amendments if the parent or adult student believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of the student's rights. The school has a form which may be used to identify which
information in the record the parent or adult student believes is inaccurate or misleading and to specify
why it is inaccurate or misleading.
C.
consent to disclosures of personally-identifiable information contained in the student's education records,
except to those disclosures allowed by the law. The school's administrative guideline 8330 describes
those exceptions and is available upon request.
D.
challenge District noncompliance with a parent's request to amend the records through a hearing. If the
Custodian of Records decides not to amend the record, the parent or adult student will be so notified and
provided the opportunity for a hearing. Additional information concerning the hearing will be provided
when notified of the opportunity for a hearing.
E.
file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C.
20202.
F.
obtain a copy of the District's policy and administrative guideline on student records (#8330).
The District has established the following information about each student as "directory information":
Each year the District will provide public notice to students and their parents of its intent to make available, upon
request, certain information known as "directory information". The Board designates as student "directory
information": a student's name; address; telephone number; date and place of birth; photograph; major field of
study; participation in officially-recognized activities and sports; height and weight, if a member of an athletic
team; dates of attendance; date of graduation; awards received; [ ] honor rolls; [ ] scholarships; [ ] telephone
numbers only for inclusion in school or PTO directories.
The District will make the above information available upon a legitimate request unless a parent, guardian, or adult student
notifies the School in writing within ______ days (refer to policy 8330) from the date of this notification that s/he will not
permit distribution of any or all such information.
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NOTIFICATION TO PARENTS ON BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS
Dear Parent:
The District is subject to Federal and State regulations to restrict the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immune
deficiency virus (HIV) in the workplace. These regulations are designed to protect employees of the District who are, or could
be, exposed to blood or other contaminated bodily fluids while performing their job duties.
Because of the very serious consequences of contracting HBV or HIV, the District is committed to taking the necessary
precautions to protect both students and staff from its spread in the school environment.
Part of the mandated procedures include a requirement that the District request the person who was bleeding to consent to be
tested for HBV and HIV. The law does not require parents or guardians to grant permission for the examination of their child's
blood, but it does require the District to request that consent. Although we expect that incidents of exposure will be few, we
wanted to notify parents of these requirements ahead of time. That way, if the situation does develop you will understand the
reason for our request and will have had an opportunity to consider it in advance. These are serious diseases, and we sincerely
hope that through proper precautions and cooperation we can prevent them from spreading.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact ______________________________________ at
_______________________________________ (telephone number).
APPENDIX
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR
TITLE II, TITLE VI, TITLE VII, AND TITLE IX, SECTION 504, AND ADA
Nondiscrimination
The Board of Education declares it to be the policy of this District to provide an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of
race, color, creed, age, disability, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, place of residence within the boundaries of the
District, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this District.
Complaint Procedure
Section I
If any person believes that the _______________________ School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied
the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the
Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and (4) The Americans with Disabilities
Act, s/he may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Section II
The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the
District's Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant.
S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:
Step 1
A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator
within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the
matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.
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Step 2
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of
appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator's response. The
Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the complainant within ten
(10) business days.
Step 3
If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five
(5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board
of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such
an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of
this meeting.
Step 4
If at this point the grievance has not been satisfactorily settled, further appeal may be made to the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Civil Rights, 600 Superior Avenue, Room 750, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
Inquiries concerning the nondiscriminatory policy may be directed to Director, Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education,
Washington, D.C. 20201.
The District's Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District's grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in
accordance with this procedure.
A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based, may be found in the District Coordinator's office.
2260 F2/page 1 of 2
TITLE VI, IX, 504 GRIEVANCE FORM
Building _________________________________________ Date_______________ Time_____________
Step 1 - Statement of Grievance __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
__________________________________________________
Signed - Grievant
Reported to: _____________________________________________________ Principal or Supervisor
Disposition ____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
______________________________________
Signed
Grievance Satisfactorily Settled:
______________________________
Date
Yes ________
If not, referred to Superintendent or Coordinator of Titles VI and IX and 504
______________________________________
Signed
______________________________
Date
No ________
Yes ________
No ________
If not, referred to Superintendent or Coordinator of Titles VI and IX and 504
_____________________________________
Signed
______________________________
Date
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Step 2 - Disposition _____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Yes ________
No ________
If not, referred to the Board of Education
__________________________________
______________________________
Step 3 - Disposition _____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
Yes ________
No ________
Step 4 - Appealed to: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________
Signed
______________________________
Date
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PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STUDENT HANDBOOK
We, __________________________________________ and ________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Student
have received and read the _____________________________. We understand the rights and responsibilities pertaining to
students and agree to support and abide by the rules, guidelines, procedures, and policies of the School District. We also
understand that this handbook supersedes all prior handbooks and other written material on the same subjects.
__________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________________________________________
Student Signature
__________________________________________________
Date
USE OF MEDICATIONS
In those circumstances where a student must take prescribed medication during the school day, the following guidelines are to be
observed:
A.
Parents should, with their physician's counsel, determine whether the medication schedule can be adjusted to avoid
administering medication during school hours.
B.
The Medication Request and Authorization Form 5330 F1, F1a, and F1b must be filed with the respective building
principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours.
C.
All medications must be registered with the principal's office.
D.
Medication that is brought to the office will be properly secured.
Medication may be conveyed to school directly by the parent or transported by transportation personnel (bus driver
and/or bus aide) at parental request. This should be arranged in advance. A two to four (2-4) week supply of
medication is recommended.
Medication MAY NOT be sent to school in a student's lunch box, pocket, or other means on or about his/her person,
except for emergency medications for allergies and/or reactions.
E.
Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when a prescription is no
longer to be administered or at the end of a school year.
F.
The parents shall have sole responsibility to instruct their child to take the medication at the scheduled time, and the
child has the responsibility for both presenting himself/herself on time and for taking the prescribed medication.
G.
A log for each prescribed medication shall be maintained which will note the personnel giving the medication, the
date, and the time of day. This log will be maintained along with the physician's written instructions and the
parent's
written permission release.
Asthma Inhalers
Students, with appropriate written permission from the physician and parent, may possess and use a metered dose
inhaler or dry powder inhaler to alleviate asthmatic symptoms.
Nonprescribed (Over-the-Counter) Medications
Note:
Legal counsel advises that a school district may not be protected by statutory immunity without a doctors prescription
or order allowing the student to take non-prescription medication at school. If the District wishes to retain governmental
immunity, the student handbook should state that a physicians prescription or order is necessary to allow students to take nonprescription
medication at school.
Elementary (Grades K to ___)
No staff member will be permitted to dispense nonprescribed, over-the-counter(OTC) medication to any
student.
Parents may authorize the school to administer a nonprescribed medication using a form which is available
at the school office. A physician does not have to authorize such medication but all of the other conditions described above
under Nonprescribed Medications will also apply to nonprescribed
medications. The student may be authorized on
the request form by his/her parent to self-administer the medication in the presence of a school staff member. No other
exceptions will be made to these requirements.
Secondary (Grades ___ to 12)
Option #1
Parents may authorize the school to administer a nonprescribed medication using a form which is available at the school office.
A physician does not have to authorize such medication. The parent may also authorize on the form that their child
may self-administer the medication.
may keep the medication in his/her possession.
If a student is found using or possessing a nonprescribed medication without parent authorization, s/he will be brought to the
school office and the parents will be contacted for authorization. The medication will be confiscated until written authorization
is received.
Any student who distributes a medication of any kind to another student or is found to possess a medication other than the one
authorized is in violation of the school's Code of Conduct and will be disciplined in accordance with the drug-use provision of
the Code.
Option #2
If a student is found using or possessing a nonprescribed medication without parent authorization, s/he will be brought to the
school office and the parents will be contacted for authorization. The medication will be confiscated until authorization is
received.
Any student who distributes a medication of any kind to another student or is found to possess a medication other than the one
authorized is in violation of the school's Code of Conduct and will be disciplined in accordance with the drug-use provision of
the Code.
Insert whichever of these options the Board adopts as policy of the District.
Syndrome), ARC-AIDS Related Complex, HIV (Human-immunodeficiency), Hepatitis B, and other diseases that may be specified
by the State Board of Health.
pathogens when the child has bled at school and students or staff members have been exposed to the blood. Any testing is subject
to laws protecting confidentiality.

TAHQUAMENON AREA SCHOOLS

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