Student-Parent Handbook - Kirkwood School District

Kirkwood
High
School
2005-2006
Student-Parent
Handbook
KHS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Main Office Ms. Dahlem, Receptionist (1002) ............................................................... 213-6110
Main Office Administrative Aide, Mrs. Dapron ............................................. 213-6100 ext. 1004
Dr. Holley, Principal/Mrs. Ravenscraft, Secretary (1301) .............................................. 213-6111
KHS Activity Line ..............................................................................................213-6100 ext.1049
9th Grade Office, Principal, Mr. Havener/Secretary, Mrs. Layman (1309) .................... 213-6115
10th Grade Office, Principal, Ms. Redington/Secretary Mrs. Wrubel (1303)................. 213-6112
11th Grade Office, Principal, Ms. Lindquist/Secretary Mrs. Watts (1307)..................... 213-6114
12th Grade Office, Principal, Mr. Wade/Secretary, Mrs. Krisman (1305) ..................... 213-6113
Coordinator of Student Affairs: Mrs. Romona Miller .......................................213-6100 ext.1183
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENCE/TARDY (ALL GRADE LEVELS) .................... 213-6195
Athletic Office, Mr. Velten/Miss Kirkman...................................................................... 213-6116
Athletic Activity Line (ext.1312) (Fax: 213-6192) ......................................................... 213-6117
Alumni Association Contact Telephone (leave voice message)........................213-6100 ext.1289
Budget Office, Mrs. Thomas .............................................................................213-6100 ext.1001
Custodial Office, Mrs. Stoney ...........................................................................213-6100 ext.1491
Guidance Office, Mrs. Toney (1047)/Mrs. McClure (1048) ........................................... 213-6118
Guidance Activity Center, Mrs. Wachter ..........................................................213-6100 ext.1083
Media Office, Mrs. Hammock...........................................................................213-6100 ext.1023
Nurse, Lead-Mrs. McKeon, RN, Mrs. Gaberik, RN, Mrs. Tadros, RN ..213-6100 ext.1030, 1031
Publications, (Pioneer) Mrs. Watkins................213-6100 ext 1415; (Call) Mrs. Meyers ext.1414
Registrar's Office, Mrs. Hufford........................................................................213-6100 ext.1140
Scheduling Office, Mrs. George........................................................................213-6100 ext.1045
Resource Officer, Officer Michael Bales ..........................................................213-6100 ext.1192
DEPARTMENT NUMBERS: Call 213-6100, then the extension number
Art, Mrs. Zoth ....................................................................................................................ext.1265
ATLAS, Mrs. Hayes ..........................................................................................................ext.1191
Broadcast Journalism, Mrs. Shrout....................................................................................ext.1411
Business Education, Mrs. Russo........................................................................................ext.1405
C.O.E. Department, Mrs. Russo ........................................................................................ext.1405
Drama, Mr. Zoth ................................................................................................................ext.1406
English, Mrs. Shrout ..........................................................................................................ext.1492
Family and Consumer Science, Ms. Rice..........................................................................ext.1408
Foreign Language, Mr. Anderson......................................................................................ext.1407
Health/Physical Education, Mr. Townsend .......................................................................ext.1224
Industrial Technology, Mr. Pratt .......................................................................................ext.1409
Library, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Seibel ....................................................................................ext.1060
Math, Mr. Jonak.................................................................................................................ext.1143
Media, Mr. Strecker...........................................................................................................ext.1413
Music, Mr. Rekittke...........................................................................................................ext.1402
Science, Mr. Mackin..........................................................................................................ext.1419
Social Studies, Mr. Teson..................................................................................................ext.1295
Special Education, Mrs. Dunenwald, Mr. Kurtz ...............................................................ext.1422
In accordance with the vote of the Kirkwood R-7 Board of Education, and in an attempt to make
sure all KHS parents and students are familiar with KHS disciplinary guidelines, this form is
being distributed for the 2005-2006 school year.
The building Principal is charged with the responsibility of establishing expectations for all
students and enforcing the discipline guidelines. Disciplinary actions may be taken by school
staff members to remediate and/or correct unacceptable student behavior.
We believe that it is important for all of us to work from the same information. Please review
this entire book, discuss it within your family, sign the form located below and return it to the
KHS main office. Thank you.
David Holley
Principal
THIS FORM IS TO BE SIGNED, TORN OUT, AND GIVEN TO THE
APPROPRIATE GRADE LEVEL OFFICE.
My child and I have received, read, and discussed the 2005-2006 Kirkwood High School Student & Parent Handbook. We
are returning this form to school to signify our understanding of the rules and our commitment to insure a safe and
productive learning environment.
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Student Name (please print)
Grade
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Parent Name (please print)
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Student Signature
Date
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Parent Signature
Date
DEAR STUDENTS:
Welcome to Kirkwood High School. I hope that you will have a fantastic year. It
is my wish for you that you find your passion while you are here and that you are able to
live that passion. In addition, for the 2000 of us to work together, we need to remember
to be respectful of each person who is in this place, and to be respectful of this
outstanding institution that we love, Kirkwood High School.
This handbook has been created in the hopes of making life easier for you as we
progress through the year. Please become familiar with important procedures and
information that is necessary to understand how KHS works.
I look forward to a great year led by the Class of 2006. May all of your dreams
come true.
David Holley, Ed.D
Principal
KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
District and KHS Administrators/KHS Department Chairpersons.............................................................................................. 1
KHS Mission Statement/KHS Vision Statement......................................................................................................................... 2
KHS Calendar ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
KHS Daily Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Daily Drop Schedule and Curriculum Day Schedule .................................................................................................................. 7
Awards and Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Homework Guidelines............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Academic Policies and Procedures............................................................................................................................................ 10
District and School Policies and Services ................................................................................................................................. 14
KHS Lunch Program ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Student Government Officers.................................................................................................................................................... 18
Extracurricular Activities .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Activity Bus Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
KHS Social Events .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
ATLAS Program ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
KHS Guidance Department....................................................................................................................................................... 23
KHS Parent Organizations ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Notification of Media Coverage................................................................................................................................................ 26
Educational Support Counselor Services .................................................................................................................................. 27
Student Discipline Policies
Kirkwood High School Code of Conduct.................................................................................................................................. 29
Behavior Expectations .......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior ............................................................................................................................ 34
Attendance Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Tobacco and Chemical Abuse Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 38
Student Conduct on Busses................................................................................................................................................... 40
Discipline of Students with Disabilities (KSD Policy JGE)...................................................................................................... 41
Student Conduct on School Transportation (KSD Policy JFCC) .............................................................................................. 43
Student Alcohol/Drug Abuse (KSD Policy JFCH) ................................................................................................................... 44
Weapons in School (KSD Policy JFCJ) .................................................................................................................................... 45
Hazing and Bullying (KSD Policy JFCF) ................................................................................................................................. 46
Kirkwood R-7 School District Information
Beliefs & Mission...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Board of Education Notice 2005-06.......................................................................................................................................... 48
Key Facts 2005-06 .................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Directory 2005-06 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Weather Emergency Schedules ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Annual Calendar 2005-06 ......................................................................................................................................................... 53
Special Programs Information................................................................................................................................................... 54
Required Parental Notifications/Policies
Public Notice (Special Education)............................................................................................................................................. 57
Senate Bill 319 Letter from Dr. Holmes ................................................................................................................................... 58
No Child Left Behind 2001 (required parent notice)................................................................................................................. 60
Annual Notifications/Student Records ...................................................................................................................................... 61
Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ................................................................................ 63
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (KSD Policy AC)................................................................................................... 65
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Compliance Grievance Procedure (KSD Policy AC-R) ........................................ 68
Parent/Family Involvement in Instructional and Other Programs (KSD Policy IGBC) ............................................................ 72
Public Complaints (KSD Policy KL-AP).................................................................................................................................. 74
Technology Usage (KSD Policy EHB) ..................................................................................................................................... 75
Technology Usage -Technology Safety (KSD Policy EHB-R)................................................................................................. 77
Technology Usage - Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement (KSD Policy EHB-AF1) ......................................................... 81
Technology Usage - Student User Agreement (KSD Policy EHB-AF2) .................................................................................. 82
KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Information for Parents
District Administration
Superintendent of Schools.............................................................................................................Dr. David Damerall
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction ................................................................ Dr. Deborah Holmes
Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Operations ..............................................................................Dr. Joyce West
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources .................................................................................Dr. Deborah Ayres
Executive Director of Student Services................................................................................. Dr. Shirleas Washington
Executive Director of Special Programs ..................................................................................... Dr. Thurma Deloach
Director, Public Information .......................................................................................................................Nona King
Development of Alumni Relations Office....................................................................................................................
Buildings and Grounds
Director ............................................................................................................................................ Mr. Tony Koenig
Kirkwood High School Administration
Principal ............................................................................................................................................Dr. David Holley
Secretary to the Principal .........................................................................................................Jackie Ravenscraft
Assistant Principal, Grade 9 ............................................................................................................ Michael Havener*
Secretary to Grade 9......................................................................................................................... Judy Layman
Budget Secretary.......................................................................................................................... Brenda Thomas
Interim Assistant Principal, Grade 10 ................................................................................................. Julie Redington
Secretary to Grade 10..................................................................................................................... Donna Wrubel
Assistant Principal, Grade 11 .........................................................................................................Christine Lindquist
Secretary to Grade 11....................................................................................................................Margaret Watts
Assistant Principal, Grade 12 ................................................................................................................ Michael Wade
Secretary to Grade 12....................................................................................................................... Ann Krisman
Coordinator of Student Affairs............................................................................................................. Romona Miller
District Athletic Director......................................................................................................................... James Velten
Secretary to Athletics ................................................................................................................ Jamie Kirkman
Attendance Office ....................................................................................................Donna Manwarring/Lori Nieman
Scheduling Office..................................................................................................................................... Judy George
* Michael Havener is designated “Principal In Charge” when Dr. Holley is out of the building.
Department Chairpersons
Art .............................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zoth
ATLAS..................................................................................................................................................... Adele Hayes
Business Education ..................................................................................................................................Laurie Russo
English..................................................................................................................................................... Debra Shrout
Family and Consumer Science ......................................................................................................................Julie Rice
Foreign Language................................................................................................................................ Larry Anderson
Guidance .............................................................................................................................................. Peggy Sullivan
Industrial Technology................................................................................................................................. Kevin Pratt
Library..............................................................................................................................Judith Hansen/Laurie Seibel
Mathematics ...............................................................................................................................................Steve Jonak
Media.......................................................................................................................................................Nick Strecker
Music..................................................................................................................................................... Jason Rekittke
Physical Education/Health .................................................................................................................... Jeff Townsend
Science ..................................................................................................................................................... John Mackin
Social Studies .......................................................................................................................................... Robert Teson
Special Education ................................................................................................... Mary Ann Dunenwald/John Kurtz
Technology Educator ............................................................................................................................. Alissa Parrish
Technology Facilitator .............................................................................................................................Pat Byington
MISSION STATEMENT KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
In cooperation with parents and community, Kirkwood High School will provide creative and challenging programs
that will empower all learners to make thoughtful and informed choices and become assets to society.
Approved by the KHS faculty and administration
VISION STATEMENT FOR KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
COMMUNITY: Our KHS learning community is
passionate about educational success. All members of
our learning community have responsibilities and share a
collective commitment.
Parents, Students, and Staff will:
Communicate about student educational progress on a
regular basis.
Collaborate to prevent failure and ensure academic
success for each student.
Be respectful and courteous.
Connect with and support the broader community.
Students will:
Actively engage in their learning and become selfdirected learners.
Earn rights and responsibilities.
Hold high expectations for themselves.
Set and aspire to personal and educational goals.
Staff will:
Provide a supportive and safe learning environment.
Maintain high expectations for all students.
Exercise autonomy by using a variety of exemplary
and effective teaching strategies.
Implement the developed curriculum.
Seek out and engage in professional development.
Maintain a structure of vigilant mentoring for students.
Develop collegiality through collaboration.
Parents will:
Provide a supportive learning environment at home for
their child.
Be an integral part of their child's learning experience.
Support the school with their time and talent.
The Broader Community will:
Support the vision and values of the school.
Maintain partnerships that support the learning
environment.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, ASSESSMENT:
KHS provides meaningful curriculum, instruction, and
assessment that challenges all students and promotes
academic* success and personal growth.
At Kirkwood High School learning is characterized by:
A. consistent goals, expectations, and assessments
within each course.
B. rigorous curricula and assessments aligned with
relevant standards.
C. integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum.
D. instruction that is responsive to student growth.
E. timely assessments that provide for student
growth.
F. an openness to diverse perspectives.
G. the study of a variety of academic disciplines.
H. the use of available and appropriate technology.
I. observation, active participation, experience and
application.
J. a schedule that can be individualized.
* Every course in the high school curriculum is an
academic course.
CLIMATE: KHS provides a climate of respect and
responsibility. The environment is characterized by rigor
and personalization which fosters passion for learning
and a meaningful connection to the KHS community.
Each learner experiences:
A. effective transitions to and from KHS.
B. feelings of pride, safety, and comfort.
C. respect throughout the KHS community.
D. a small school community within KHS.
E. staff members who know them well.
F. support from an adult advocate.
G. growth towards appropriate self-advocacy.
H. a supportive environment which makes failure
difficult.
I. an orderly and flexible environment.
J. space and time for reflection and collaboration.
K. instructional time protected from distractions.
L. classes that reflect the school's diversity.
M. privileges and consequences which are consistent,
appropriate, and fair.
N. a balanced lifestyle.
O. celebrations of achievement.
Calendar 2005 - 2006
Orientation Day: 9th Grade/New Student 7:50 a.m-12:45 p.m. .............................................................Mon., Aug. 22
Senior Decoration Party 4:00-8:00 p.m. Dougherty Ferry Lot...............................................................Mon., Aug. 22
School Opens (Senior Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Courtyard) ......................................................................... Tues., Aug. 23
Activity Fair 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Pep Rally 7:00-7:45 p.m. ......................................................................Thurs., Aug. 25
Academic Awards (Lamp of Learning)...................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 2
Labor Day Holiday (No School) ............................................................................................................ Mon., Sept. 5
Underclassmen Pictures ......................................................................................................................... Tues., Sept. 6
PTO Open House (Clubs/Organizations 6:00-6:50 p.m.) Keating Theatre 7:00 p.m. ...........................Thurs., Sept. 8
Freshman Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall ................................................................................ Mon., Sept. 12
Senior Parents’ Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall....................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 15
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) .................................................. Fri., Sept. 16
Sophomore Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall .............................................................................. Mon., Sept. 19
Mid Quarter......................................................................................................................................... Wed., Sept. 21
NHS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) .........................................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 22
Junior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall......................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 22
KVOCAL Garage Sale...................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 23, Sat., Sept. 24
SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7:00 p.m. Library...................................................................................Thurs., Sept. 29
Progress Reports Mailed .......................................................................................................................... Fri., Sept. 30
Senior Panoramic Picture ..........................................................................................................................Wed., Oct. 5
Hearing & Vision Screening by Nurse (Lecture Hall) ..........................................................................Thurs., Oct. 13
Introducing KHS Evening (for parochial school students) 7:00 p.m.....................................................Thurs., Oct. 13
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ................................................... Fri., Oct. 14
Mothers' Club Tour 8:45 a.m. Pioneer Store.......................................................................................... Tues., Oct. 18
End of First Quarter ...........................................................................................................................Thurs., Oct. 20
Records Day (no school for students) ....................................................................................................... Fri., Oct. 21
Fall Play: 7:00 p.m./2:00 p.m. on 23rd ............................................................................................. Oct. 20, 21, 22, 23
College Night @ Meramec 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. .....................................................................................Mon., Oct. 24
Underclassmen picture retakes ............................................................................................................... Tues., Oct. 25
Parent/Teacher Conferences (A-L) 4:45-8:15 p.m. ...............................................................................Thurs., Oct. 27
Grades Mailed ......................................................................................................................................... Fri., Oct. 28
Parent/Teacher Conferences (M -Z) 4:45-8:15 p.m. ..............................................................................Thurs., Nov. 3
Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. (no school all day for students)........................................ Fri., Nov. 4
Friendship Dance @ Webster 8:00 – 11:00 p.m......................................................................................... Sat., Nov. 5
NHS Induction 2:00 p.m. Library .............................................................................................................Sun., Nov. 6
Broadway Dessert Theatre 7:00 p.m. ....................................................................................................... Sat., Nov. 12
Mid Quarter............................................................................................................................................ Fri., Nov. 18
Studio Theatre 7:00 p.m.(9th & 10th grades) ...........................Nov. 17,18 @ 7 p.m. & Nov. 19 @ 2:00 & 7 :00 p.m.
Tacky Day ..............................................................................................................................................Mon., Nov. 21
Red & White Spirit Day ........................................................................................................................ Tues., Nov. 22
Chili Cook-Off 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.; Pep Rally & Bon Fire 7:00 p.m. .......................................................Wed., Nov. 23
Thanksgiving Recess (No School) ....................................................................................................... Nov. 23, 24, 25
Thanksgiving - Turkey Day Football Game High Noon @ KHS ........................................................Thurs., Nov. 24
Progress Reports Mailed .............................................................................................................................Fri., Dec. 2
L. Fink Dance Exhibition 7:00 p.m. Keating Theatre .............................................................................. Mon., Dec. 5
KHS Orchestras Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................................................ Thurs., Dec. 8
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) .....................................................Fri., Dec. 9
KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. ......................................................................................................... Mon., Dec. 12
Exam Day-Full Day ..................................................................................................................................Fri., Dec. 16
½ Day Exams ........................................................................................................................................Dec. 19, 20, 21
End of First Semester........................................................................................................................... Wed., Dec. 21
Winter Recess begins at end of school day ............................................................................................ Wed., Dec. 21
KHS Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m...................................................................................................... Wed., Dec. 21
Records Day (No School for Students) .....................................................................................................Tues., Jan. 3
School Resumes ........................................................................................................................................ Wed., Jan. 4
Grades Mailed..............................................................................................................................Mon., Jan. 9
Freshman Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall................................................................................. Thurs., Jan. 12
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ....................................................Fri., Jan. 13
Martin Luther King Holiday (No School) ............................................................................................... Mon., Jan. 16
Eighth Grade Curriculum Night 7 p.m. Keating Theatre ...................................................................... Thurs., Jan. 19
Junior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall......................................................................................... Mon., Jan. 23
Sophomore Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall .............................................................................. Thurs., Jan. 26
Senior Trivia Night 7:00 p.m. ................................................................................................................... Sat., Jan. 28
Senior Parents' Coffee 7:00 p.m. Lecture Hall ........................................................................................ Mon., Jan. 30
KYS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) .......................................................................................................................T.B.A.
Mothers' Club Tour 8:45 a.m. Pioneer Store...........................................................................................Tues., Jan. 31
Hatchet Hop Dance .....................................................................................................................................Sat., Feb. 4
Mid-Quarter .......................................................................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 6
SSD Parent Advisory Coffee 7:00 p.m. Library..................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 13
Progress Reports Mailed ........................................................................................................................ Tues., Feb. 14
Staff Development Day (No School for Students) .................................................................................... Fri., Feb. 17
Winter Musical 7:00 p.m....................................................................................................................... Feb. 16, 17, 18
Presidents' Day (No School)................................................................................................................... Mon., Feb. 20
Athletic Physicals for 2005-2006 Sports 3.15-5.00 p.m. Library........................................................... Tues., Feb. 22
KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................................................Thurs., Feb. 23
BACC Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... Fri., Feb. 24
KHS Symphonic and Concert Band Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................ Thurs., Mar. 2
Mothers' Club Luncheon (cafeteria)........................................................................................................... Sat., Mar. 4
End of Third Quarter........................................................................................................................... Thurs., Mar. 9
No School for Students/Teachers .............................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 10
Parent Conferences (M-Z) 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. .................................................................................. Thurs., Mar. 16
Grades Mailed .........................................................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 17
Talent Show 7:00-8:30 p.m. ...................................................................................................................Tues., Mar. 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences (A-L) 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ........................................................................Wed., Mar. 22
No School for Students/Teachers. .............................................................................................................Fri., Mar. 24
Spring Break............................................................................................................................. Mar. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
School Resumes ....................................................................................................................................... Mon., Apr. 3
Sports Activity Night 7:00 p.m. ............................................................................................................. Thurs., Apr. 6
Gold K Ceremony 7:30 p.m. Keating Theatre........................................................................................ Mon., Apr. 10
NHS Blood Drive (Lecture Hall) .......................................................................................................... Tues., Apr. 18
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ................................................... Fri., Apr. 21
Mid-Quarter ......................................................................................................................................... Tues., Apr. 25
Spring Play 7:00 p.m. ..................................................................................................April 27, 28, 29 & 2 p.m. on 30
Advanced Placement Exams ..................................................................................................Weeks of May 1st & 8th
Progress Reports Mailed ......................................................................................................................... Wed., May 3
KHS Concert Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. .................................................................................. Thurs., May 4
Prevention Day....................................................................................................................................... Wed., May 10
KHS Symphonic Band/Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m. ........................................................................... Thurs., May 11
Senior Skip Day ........................................................................................................................................ Fri., May 12
Curriculum Development ½ Day (students dismissed at 11:25 a.m.) ................................................... Fri., May 12
Junior/Senior Prom Location T.B.A..........................................................................................................Sat., May 13
KHS Jazz Band Concert 7:00 p.m. .........................................................................................................Tues., May 16
Senior Final Exams .........................................................................................................................May 15, 16, 17, 18
History Night (formerly Exhibition Night) 6:30 p.m. ............................................................................ Wed., May 17
KHS Vocal Music Concert 7:00 p.m.................................................................................................... Thurs., May 18
Senior Last Day BBQ 11:00-1:00; Meeting 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.................................................................. Fri., May 19
Awards Night 7:00 p.m. Keating Theatre...............................................................................................Tues., May 23
Underclassmen Exams- ½ Day ........................................Fri., May 26, Tues., May 30, Wed. May 31, Thurs., June 1
Memorial Day (No School) .................................................................................................................... Mon., May 29
Last Day for Underclassmen .................................................................................................................. Thurs., June 1
End of 2nd Semester .............................................................................................................................. Thurs., June 1
Teacher Records Day .................................................................................................................................. Fri., June 2
Baccalaureate (sponsored by KHS Mothers' Club & Kirkwood Ministerial Alliance) (7::00 p.m.) Location TBA ......... Fri., June 2
Graduation @ Queeny Park (Rehearsal 9:00 a.m.) ( Ceremony 6 p.m.) .....................................................Sat., June 3
Grades Mailed ........................................................................................................................................ Wed., June 7
Kirkwood High School Daily Schedule
Seven Day Cycle of the Daily Schedule by Period Rotation for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Drop Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7:50-8:47
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
L/5
Or
5/L
L/5
Or
5/L
L/5
Or
5/L
L/5
Or
5/L
L/4
Or
4/L
L/4
Or
4/L
L/4
Or
4/L
12:41-1:37
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
1:44-2:40
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
2:40-2:50
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
8:54-9:55
10:02-10:58
1st lunch 10:58-11:31
Class 11:38-12:34
Class 11:05-12:01
nd
2 lunch 12:01-12:34
Wednesdays Sample
Drop Period
7:50-8:47
8:54-9:55
10:02-10:58
1st lunch 10:58-11:31
Class 11:38-12:34
Class 11:05-12:01
nd
2 lunch 12:01-12:34
6/7
1
Curriculum Half Days Sample
Drop Period
3/4/5
7:50-8:38
1
Home Room
8:45-9:37
2
2
9:44-10:31
6
L/3
Or
3/L
10:38-11:25
7
Announcements
12:41-1:37
4
1:44-2:40
5
2:40-2:50
Contact
2005-2006 Drop Period and Curriculum Day Schedule
Drop Period in BOLD
Curriculum Day in shaded box
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
8-22 0
(9th)
9-1 2
10-3 1
11-1 6
12/1 7
1-4 0
2-1 3/4
3-1 4/5
4-3 3
5-1 6
8-23 0
9-2 3
10-4 2
11-2 7/1
12-2
1
1-5 1
2-2 5
3-2 6
4-4 4
5-2 7
8-24 1/2
9-6 4
10-5 3/4
11-3 2
12-5 2
1-6 2
2-3 6
3-3 7
4-5 5/6
5-3 1/2
8-25 3
9-7 5/6
10-6 5
11-7 3
12-6 3
1-9
3
2-6 7
3-6 1
4-6 7
5-4 3
8-26 4
9-8 7
10-7 6
11-8 4
12-7 4/5
1-10 4
2-7 1
3-7 2
4-7 1
5-5 4
8-29 5
9-9 1
10-10 7
11-9 5/6
12-8 6
1-11 5/6
2-8 2/3
3-8 3/4
4-10 2
5-8 5
8-30 6
9-12 2
10-11 1
11-10 7
12-9
7/1/2
1-12 7
2-9 4
3-9 5
8-31 7/1
9-13 3
10-12
2/3
11-11 1
12-12 3
1-13
1/2/3
2-10 5
3-13 6
9-14 4/5
10-13 4
11-14 2
12-13 4
1-17 4
2-13 6
3-14 7
9-15 6
10-14
5/6/7
11-15 3
12-14
5/6
1-18 5/6
2-14 7
3-15 1/2
9-16
7/1/2
10-17 1
11-16
4/5
12-15 7
1-19 7
2-15 1/2
3-16 3
4-17 6
5-15 6
Sr.Exams
9-19 3
10-18 2
11-17 6
1-20 1
2-16 3
3-17 4
4-18 7
5-16 7
Sr.Exams
9-20 4
10-19
3/4
11-18 7
1-23 2
2-21 4
3-20 5
4-19 1/2
5-17 1/2
Sr.Exams
9-21 5/6
10-20 5
11-21 1
1-24 3
2-22 5/6
3-21 6
4-20 3
5-18 3
Sr.Exams
1-25 4/5
2-23 7
3-22 7/1
4-21
4/5/6
3-23 2
4-24 7
9-22 7
10-24 6
12-16 0
Exams
12-19 ½
D
Exams
12/20 ½
D
Exams
12/21 ½
11-22 2
D
Exams
4-11
3/4/5
MAP
4-12
6/7/1
MAP
4-13
2/3/4
MAP
4-14 5
5-9 6
5-10 7/1
5-11 2
5-12 3/4/5
5-19 4
Sr.last day
5-22 5
9-23 1
10-25 7
11-28 3
1-26 6
2-24 1
9-26 2
10-26
1/2
11-29 4
1-27 7
2-27 2
4-25 1
9-27 3
10-27 3
11-30
5/6
1-30 1
2-28 3
4-26 2/3
5-24 7/1
9-28 4/5
10-28 4
4-27 4
5-25 0
9-29 6
10-31 5
9-30 7
1-31 2
4-28 5
5-23 6
5-26 ½ D
Exams
5-30 – 6-1
Exams ½ D
Curriculum Dates: Early dismissal at 11:25 a.m., Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, April 21, May 12.
Map testing will be held three days April 11, 12 and 13. Each of these days will be a 3 period drop day.
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Kirkwood High School encourages all students to strive to attain excellence and has established an annual Awards
Ceremony to honor award winning students for their accomplishments.
Academic Awards
Academic Letter is awarded to students who have a 3.0 for each quarter of the previous year. Underclassmen need a 3.0
for the entire year, averaging all current GPAs by quarters or semesters. This award was founded by the KHS PTO during
the 1985-86 school year and is funded by voluntary gifts from parents through the PTO.
College Book Award is awarded to KHS juniors by certain Ivy League colleges and Missouri colleges. Recipients are
chosen for their excellence in academics as revealed by their GPAs.
Gold "K” Scholastic Award is awarded to Kirkwood High School seniors who have a 3.500 or better accumulative GPA
after the first semester of their senior year. This ceremony will be held on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the
Keating Theatre.
Honor Roll is posted quarterly in the Duchek Library and the cafeteria. Honor roll is based on GPA. A GPA of 3.000 to
3.499 merits an Honor Roll standing. A GPA of 3.500 and above merits a High Honor Roll standing.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian are the graduating seniors with the highest and second highest grade point averages,
respectively. It is KHS practice to use the tenth place decimal point as the deciding factor between recipients.
KHS Departmental Awards are presented by each department to the student or students who are judged best for overall
excellence in that academic area.
Missouri Scholars Academy accepts up to three outstanding sophomore students from each Missouri high school for
inclusion in a summer academic camp administered by the State Department of Education. Students are nominated by KHS
based on a combination of academic excellence and contributions to the atmosphere of the school. KHS has been fortunate
to have two or three candidates chosen by the state each year.
National Bausch and Lomb Achievement Award is sponsored nationally by the Kodak Corporation. This award is
presented to the outstanding junior in science and math. The recipient of this award may be considered for scholarship
awards to the University of Rochester.
Academic Awards-Based on National Tests
National Council of Teachers of English Achievement in Writing Award/NCTE is a national award presented to a
student for his/her writing ability. Kirkwood High school students have earned this award numerous times in the past two
decades. Candidates participate in a national writing competition for this award.
National Merit Commended Students and National Merit Scholars are senior students recognized by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation for their scholastic performance on the PSAT, taken in their junior year.
Leadership Awards
Donald W. Duchek Award is presented annually to the graduating senior demonstrating the most outstanding overall
qualities in areas such as scholarship, leadership, athletics, music and extra-curricular activities so as to set a standard to be
followed by other students. The recipient of this award is chosen by the senior class, faculty, and administration.
The Franklin McCallie Award was established in May of 2001, to acknowledge the retirement of Principal Franklin
McCallie and honor his tenure at Kirkwood High School. This award is presented annually to the senior who models a high
standard of character, integrity, and ethics evidenced by leadership, extra-curricular involvements, and service to Kirkwood
High School.
The John Johnson Leadership Award was established to honor Mr. John Johnson, the first black Assistant Principal in
the history of Kirkwood High School. The winners of this award are examples of those who do good things for KHSalways with a good spirit. The winners may or may not be elected officials. These students are chosen by the KHS
Administrative Team, with suggestions from the KHS Faculty and Senior Class.
Efficacy Award is presented annually to seniors who have been determined through a significant rise in GPA and possibly
a concurrent change in social behavior as being the "Most Improved." A scholarship is given to each winner by the KHS
Mothers' Club and the KHS PTO.
Ernest Jones Humanitarian Award is awarded in memory of Ernest Jones, former Kirkwood teacher and principal. It is
given to six KHS students for promoting the general welfare of all students at KHS.
Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented to seniors named by the KHS coaches. One of these recipients is named "Post
Dispatch Scholar-Athlete." He or she attends a dinner; receives a plaque, and is a candidate for a Post Dispatch Scholarship.
The Larry Wooten Memorial Award is awarded in memory of Larry Wooten, a Kirkwood High School student leader,
who died in his sophomore year. It is given to the sophomore student contributing the most to the leadership of the school
as selected by the Student Council.
Other Awards
A.I.M./Instrumental Music Award sponsored by the Association for Instrumental Music, is awarded to all graduating
seniors at the annual spring concert.
American Abroad Award selects students locally to be considered for a summer or a year abroad. The local chapter of the
American Field Service of the National A.F.S., awards these scholarships. Kirkwood High School encourages all students
to strive to attain excellence and has established an annual Awards Ceremony to honor award-winning students for their
accomplishment.
Scholarships
Many of these scholarship awards are named in honor of deceased KHS parents or students whose families have chosen to
memorialize them in this way so as to pass on the positive benefits of their lives to KHS seniors through college
scholarships.
BASE Scholarship (Black Achievement Scholarship of Excellence) is awarded annually to one or more senior B.AC.C.
members. These students are recognized for their academic achievements as well as their participation in the Black
Achievement and Cultural Club.
Curators Freshman Scholarships are awarded to senior students by Curators of the University of Missouri. One
scholarship per 100 students is awarded. Each scholarship is valued at $600.
K.A.P.S. Scholarships (Kirkwood Area Perpetual Scholarship) are awarded to senior students on the basis of need and
achievement. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the amount of money received through donations, or
through one of K.A.P.S. many fund raisers (house tour, catering Greentree Antique Show, etc.). The K.A.P.S. program was
founded and developed by KHS parent, Mrs. Carol Dark. A volunteer board of the Kirkwood R-7 community continues the
effort and chooses the scholarship winners.
Karla Marie Parker Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding senior business student who has taken at least 6
business courses while maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher in these courses. Student must be planning to major in Business.
Katie Stream Memorial Scholarship is awarded for study in education by Joan Dowell.
K.M.S.T.A. Scholarships are awarded to senior students by the Kirkwood Missouri State Teachers Association, as funded
by donations from district teachers and P.T.O. Applicants are screened and awarded scholarships based on achievement
and need by a committee of K.M.S.T.A. The number of scholarships awarded depends on the funds contributed.
Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA. As with K.A.P.S. Scholarships, the K.M.S.T.A. committee also accepts memorial
scholarship donations.
David Koeneker Scholarship, founded by friends and family of David Koeneker, class of 2002, is awarded to a senior.
Thomas Keating Memorial Scholarship-Kirkwood School District Foundation was established in 1994 in memory and
honor of Dr. Thomas Keating, Superintendent of the Kirkwood R-7 School District from 1978 until 1993. Seniors are
encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of priority:
1. The student's intent to enter a field of education
2. Need for financial assistance to attend college
3. Good academic record
Franklin McCallie Scholarship (presented by the Kirkwood School District Foundation) was established by funds
given by KHS parents, alums, and citizens to honor the former principal who served from 1979 until 2001.
Denver Miller Scholarship is awarded annually to the candidate who has displayed characteristics of good citizenship,
scholastic aptitude, leadership capabilities, and athletic ability. The scholarship is awarded in the memory of the late
Denver Miller, who spent 43 years as a math teacher, basketball coach, and baseball coach at KHS. The first-year
scholarship is worth approximately $1,000.
The Players Scholarship is awarded to the most outstanding drama student, as judged by the Kirkwood Players.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES OF THE KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Kirkwood R-7 School District believes that learning is a life-long venture and habits of learning include work assigned
for completion at home. All students K-12 will receive some homework. High school students may average more than 60
minutes a day, at least four times a week.
Every effort is made to provide students with meaningful practice and learning through homework.
Each teacher will record the class homework assignments on their phones.
FILE IKB
BASIC
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Kirkwood R - VII School District
GUIDELINES ON OSS AND HOMEWORK
A student absent from school because of suspension should check with his/her grade level principal regarding
homework.
The major guidelines concerning academic work and suspension are based on these educational concepts, as developed by
the KHS Administration.
1. It is vitally important that KHS students complete homework, quizzes, tests, papers, projects and exams, so as to achieve
academically.
2. It is important that all administrators attempt to discipline KHS students in a manner that will help change negative
behavior, but which does not put the student out-of-school unnecessarily, thus the development by the KHS
Administration of the Detention Program before and after school hours.
3. If a suspended student does no homework while on OSS, he/she will not learn those things on which the next learning
experience is built.
The policy regarding homework completion during OSS is as follows:
1. Students on Out-of-School Suspension will be expected to keep up with all homework. The notification of these
assignments may be obtained from other students or from the telephone homework messages from each teacher. All
homework must be turned in; teachers will determine a proper time interval.
2. All major grade-producing assignments such as tests, exams, papers, projects, oral reports, etc. can be completed or made
up at the convenience of the teacher, and grades will be given. The teacher will set the deadline for make-up completion.
ACADEMIC POLICIES/PROCEDURES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Contractual Learning: Contractual learning is a program designed to permit considerable freedom within the standard
curriculum by allowing a student to individualize a course to suit his/her individual needs. It sometimes involves
substituting independent work for classroom work. It can involve virtually any kind of variation from the ordinary course.
By signing a contract with a teacher of a particular class, a student may cover the normal class work at a pace faster or
slower than the rest of the class, supplement the regular work with additional materials, or may pursue different work
entirely if the teacher approves. You and the teacher work out the contract in terms of objectives, method of learning,
method of evaluation, and the times you and your teacher will meet and discuss your work. This information is written on a
printed form, to be signed by you, your parents, your teacher, the department chairman, and your grade level principal.
Dropping a Course: Students may petition to drop a class until 6 school days after the end of the first or third quarters.
Dropping a course before the time limit will result in the student's receiving a grade of WP (withdraw passing) or WF
(withdraw failing) according to their academic standing at that point. Dropping a class after the time limit will result in a
student's receiving an “F" grade for the semester.
 A student who drops a class will be assigned to a mandatory study block (without IP) for the remainder of the semester.
 All students must remain in class until they receive a print-out of the schedule change.
 Failure to follow the current schedule until the change is processed will result in truancy.
Early Graduation: Kirkwood High School students may, with the approval of parents, counselor, and the principal,
request exception to the state four-year attendance requirement for graduation. The student must know that his/her credit
requirements for graduation will be completed by the time he/she wishes to leave and has a definite full-time plan involving
college, technical school, on-the-job training, or work on a full-time basis. Students involved in this type of program who
meet their commitment receive diplomas at the June graduation ceremony with their class.
Grading: System (Grades 9 – 12)
Grade Values
A
= 4.00
A- = 4.00
B+ = 3.50
B
= 3.00
B- = 3.00
C+ = 2.50
C
= 2.00
CD+
D
DP
F
I
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
2.00
1.50
1.00
1.00
0
0
0
Grading Scale
A
= 93-100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 88-89
B
= 83-87
B- = 80-82
C+ = 78-79
C
= 73-77
CD+
D
DF
P
P
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
Pass, Credit Given
No Grade Point
Grading: System For Honors and Advanced Placement (Grades 11 & 12)
Grade Values
A
= 5.00
A- = 5.00
B+ = 4.50
B
= 4.00
B- = 4.00
C+ = 3.50
C
= 3.00
CD+
D
DF
I
=
=
=
=
=
=
3.00
1.50
1.00
1.00
0
0
Grading Scale
A
= 93-100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 88-89
B
= 83-87
B- = 80-82
C+ = 78-79
C
= 73-77
CD+
D
DF
P
P
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
Pass, Credit Given
No Grade Point
CD+
D
DF
P
P
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
Pass, Credit Given
No Grade Point
CD+
D
DF
P
P
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
59 and below
Pass, Credit Given
No Grade Point
Grading: System For Honors (Grades 9 & 10)
Grade Values
A
= 4.33
A- = 4.33
B+ = 3.83
B
= 3.33
B- = 3.33
C+ = 2.83
C
= 2.33
CD+
D
DF
I
=
=
=
=
=
=
2.33
1.50
1.00
1.00
0
0
Grading Scale
A
= 93-100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 88-89
B
= 83-87
B- = 80-82
C+ = 78-79
C
= 73-77
Grading: System For Advanced Placement (Grades 9 & 10)
Grade Values
A
= 4.50
A- = 4.50
B+ = 4.00
B
= 3.50
B- = 3.50
C+ = 3.00
C
= 2.50
CD+
D
DF
I
=
=
=
=
=
=
2.50
1.50
1.00
1.00
0
0
Grading Scale
A
= 93-100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 88-89
B
= 83-87
B- = 80-82
C+ = 78-79
C
= 73-77
Graduation Requirements: In order to graduate, students must earn a minimum of twenty-two units of credit. All such
credits applied towards graduation must be earned in grades 9-12. The exception is 8th grade health. The following units of
credit are required (the remaining 8 credits are electives):
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health
4
2
2
3
½ (if not taken during the 8th grade year)
Physical Education
Practical Arts
Fine Arts
Electives
1
1
1
8
For more specifics on requirements, see the 2005-2006 KHS Course Description Book. Note the strong recommendation
from colleges for a foreign language.
Holds: Any senior who owes monies to the Kirkwood R-7 District for lost or damaged books, school uniforms and/or
equipment, classroom equipment, ID fees, or any other expense incurred while a student at KHS, will not be allowed the
privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony at Queeny Park. Tickets for graduation will NOT be given to
students with holds. No student (senior or undergraduate) owing money will be allowed the privilege of attending
the Friendship Dance or Prom, if he/she has outstanding debts at KHS. Students will be notified periodically
throughout the year if they have a "Hold."
The Independent Program: The Independent Program is an alternative to assigned study blocks and is a privilege earned
by sophomore, junior and senior students (10th -12th) quarterly, if they maintain a 3.3 current grade-point average. Students
may have only one IP study block per semester. GPAs will be figured on the 1st and 3rd quarter grades AND the 1st and 2nd
semester grades. Students may use the commons, library, cafeteria hallway and outside areas NOT near academic
instruction areas. (Freshmen are assigned to academic support labs.) IF A STUDENT GOES TO THE PARKING LOT
OR LEAVES THE CAMPUS DURING IP WITHOUT APPROVAL BY GRADE LEVEL OFFICE, HE OR SHE
MAY LOSE IP PRIVILEGES.
Missouri Constitution Test: Every senior must have taken and passed the Missouri Constitution Test before graduating
from KHS. If you have moved to Missouri from another state, you will have to take the test before you can receive a
diploma from KHS. This test is offered frequently throughout the school year. Check with Mrs. Hufford in the Registrar's
Office for the test dates and study materials.
Pass/Fail Grading: Pass/Fail grading can be utilized only in special situations whereby traditional grading is not an
accurate assessment of student performance. Examples are listed following:
Student has extensive absences due to illness or medical condition, yet is able to meet minimum class standards.
Significant modifications are made in a student's academic program as proscribed by an IEP or 504 Plan.
Student transfers from another high school mid-semester, and a course(s) from the sending school is not an exact "fit" in
preparing the student for KHS course(s) that best coincide.
Student who continues to struggle in a course despite tremendous effort. Minimum standards to pass the class must be
met.
Certain classes specifically designated Pass/Fail, such as Excel, Office Assistant, and Cadet Teaching
Pass/Fail grading may NOT be utilized in an attempt to "pad" a student's grade point average, nor can it be utilized for a
student who wants to work less hard in a class he/she views as less important.
PLEASE NOTE: A grade of PASS awards credit, but is not figured into a student's GPA. Most colleges accept Pass/Fail
grading without question, particularly given the criteria utilized by KHS. However, athletes should be aware that NCAA
core GPA guidelines indicate that grades of PASS are calculated as grades of "D".
Repeating or Auditing a Class: Students may retake a course to improve their learning and for a change of grade. The
grade earned when repeating the class (higher or lower) will replace the original grade on the transcript and will be
calculated into the GPA. No additional credit will be earned unless the original grade was failing. Students may not retake a
course that is a prerequisite to a course a student has already passed.
Students may audit a course to improve their learning and understanding with the permission of his/her counselor and the
teacher. The student is expected to do all course work including exams but will not receive a semester grade or credit. The
deadline to request to audit a course or take it for pass/fail is six days into the first and third quarters. Exception to this rule
is a medical reason with verification from a doctor.
STANDARDIZED TESTS:
Standardized testing is an important part of a students' permanent record, and their educational experience. If students have
questions about achievement test scores, their counselor can help with interpretation. Admission testing influences students'
admissibility to colleges/universities. Students should talk with their counselor regarding the standardized college
admission tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT, PLAN).
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are college-level achievement tests given in various academic areas after students have
taken specified AP courses. The tests are administered at the high school. We encourage all students who take AP courses
to register for and take the appropriate AP Exams May 1 -11, 2006.
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a test
administered once a year, primarily for juniors. The PSAT is a shortened version of the SAT. It is taken to find out how
well a student will do on the SAT and to provide them with information on their aptitude for college level work. Students
who do well on this test can qualify for the National Merit Program. It will be administered at KHS on Wednesday,
October 12, 2005. Sophomores may also choose to take this as a practice test. Registration for the test will begin
in September, 2005.
The PLAN Test will be administered to sophomores in the fall.
The ACT (American College Test) is concerned with math, science, english, and social studies and is utilized to help
determine a student's admissibility to college. Consult your counselor as to the fees and registration dates for the test.
Test Dates:
October 22, 2005
December 10, 2005
February 11, 2006
April 8, 2006
June 10, 2006
Registration deadline:
September 16, 2005
November 4, 2005
January 6, 2006
March 3, 2006
May 5, 2006
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is another college aptitude test which is utilized in helping to determine a student's
admissibility to college. The SAT is divided into three sections: English, Math, and a separate Test of Standard Written
English (TSWE). As with the ACT, the SAT can be taken more than once, with colleges generally accepting the highest
score. Applications and the registration dates are available in the guidance office.
Test Dates:
October 8, 2005
November 5, 2005
December 3, 2005
January 28, 2006
April 1, 2006
May 6, 2006
June 3, 2006
Registration deadline:
September 7, 2005
September 30, 2005
October 28, 2005
December 22, 2005
February 24, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 28, 2006
SAT II (Formerly Achievement Tests) is offered to students as part of the Admissions Testing Program (ATP) of the
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). These are one hour tests which cover specific academic subjects and are
often required by colleges and universities along with the SAT. Students should inquire about test dates and fees with their
counselor.
College-level Examination Program (CLEP) is designed to determine an individual's achievement in academic subjects.
The test is to be given the third week of each month except December and February. English composition with essay will
be given in Oct. and June. Students register for this test by making arrangements with the test center three weeks prior to
the test. Testing centers are located in Florissant Valley Community College, Forest Park Community College, Maryville
College, St. Louis University, and UMSL. CLEP tests are usually taken during the senior year or the first year of college.
College credit may be earned through this program. Registration materials are given upon request. Candidates and colleges
will receive scores and interpretation booklets within five weeks after test.
MAP Test (Missouri Assessment Program) consists of a series of tests developed and mandated by the Missouri
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each April, students throughout the state are tested in specific subject
areas at designated grade levels. The five test days will be between April 11 and April 17, 2006. Students are tested as
follows:
Grade 10
Mathematics
Grade 11
Communication Arts
DISTRICT AND SCHOOL POLICIES AND SERVICES
Change of Residency Rule
Resident pupils who move from the district during a school year may finish the school year with permission of the
superintendent. However, parents of such pupils are liable for tuition for the time after the move from the district, subject to
the following provisions:
► If a family moves away from the Kirkwood R- VII School District, but continues to own property within the district,
parents must arrange for payment of tuition before a permit is issued for the balance of the school year. The tuition will
be prorated for the balance of the school year and any Kirkwood R - VII taxes (both property and personal) paid by the
parent for the year will be allowed on a prorate basis against tuition. RSMo [167.151 (1)]
► If a family moves from the district during any quarter, the chi1d(ren) may complete the quarter without paying tuition.
► If a family of a twelfth grade student moves from the district after the end of the first quarter, the student may finish the
school year without paying tuition.
The Fire Lane or Service Road behind the school buildings (on the east side of the campus) is one way North - (from
Essex lot to Dougherty Ferry lot) on regular school days from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. There should be NO student traffic on
this road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. with the exception of the auto maintenance class.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up: Parents, during school hours (8:00-3:00 p.m.), please drop off and pick up your student
on the Essex, Dougherty Ferry, or Chopin parking lots. Please do not come down the Fire Lane. Absolutely no parking on
the service road is allowed at any time. Police will ticket. (On weekends and non-school days, the Fire Lane is a TwoWay Road. On all days between the hours of 5 p.m. until 7 a.m. the Fire Lane is a Two-Way Road.)
KHS Parking Policy:
The following is the parking policy for the 2005-2006 school year. Please review these guidelines and follow them for the
upcoming school year. Purchasing a static sticker gives Juniors and Seniors the privilege to park on the KHS campus, but
does NOT guarantee each student a space. Due to the shortage of parking spaces, we are unable to allow Freshmen and
Sophomores the privilege to park on campus. They will be ticketed if they park on the school parking lots. A student
may purchase this sticker in the 9th grade office if he/she has the following information with them: proof of insurance, a
valid driver's license, make of car, and license plate number.
1. Teachers and staff are assigned a reserved parking spot which will be clearly marked "reserved".
2. Juniors and Seniors will be charged $10 per year for the parking privilege. The parking stickers will be color coded for
Juniors, Seniors or Faculty parking. ALL STUDENT PARKING IS ON A "FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE"
BASIS. The unmarked spaces on the Dougherty Ferry Lot will be available for Seniors only. The unmarked spaces
on the Essex Lot will be available for Seniors and Juniors. No student should park on the Chopin Lot, behind the East
building, Industrial Technology building, or the cafeteria. (Students should not park anywhere along the service road, on
the eastern edge of campus, behind the building).
3. An "in-house" filing system for students illegally parking on campus will be instituted. Illegal parking is defined as
parking in "No Parking" areas, parking in a way to interfere with buses and emergency vehicles, parking in a way to
block other cars, parking in spots that are not designated as parking spaces, and parking on the lots without the static
sticker.
► First offense will come with a $5.00 fine, the second offense a $10 fine, the third offense, and any offense
thereafter, will be a $15.00 fine. Students will be placed on hold until these fines are paid. Anyone who
illegally parks in a Handicap space or in the fire lane on the Kirkwood High School campus is subject to being
ticketed by the Kirkwood Police Department.
4.
Freshman and Sophomore students will not be permitted to park on campus and are strongly encouraged to ride the
school bus (if eligible), be dropped off, or car pool, etc.
Kirkwood reserves the right to close sections of or entire lot(s) for special events. (Examples: Election Days, snow and
ice, etc.) We will, however, try to limit these days.
Parking at KHS is a privilege. This privilege may be revoked at the discretion of an administrator due to violation of
parking regulations and/or inappropriate and unsafe conduct on the parking lots.
Homebound Instruction
Students who are absent from school for extended periods of time or who have intermittent absences due to illness or
disability, may be eligible for homebound instruction. Up to five hours per week of homebound instruction can be provided
to each student. Applications for homebound instruction can be secured from the guidance counselor in your building or in
the Office of Instructional Services. Applications must be approved by the student's physician and the Missouri Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education before homebound teaching can begin.
The Kirkwood High School Library is open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in
session; exceptions will be posted. The KHS Library is staffed by librarians Judy Hansen and Laurie Seibel and an
assistant, Michelle Albers. Seating for 173 people is provided. A plain paper copier is available for students at a charge of
10 cents per page. The library is divided into four areas for student use: Silent Study, Quiet Study, Classroom Areas and
Computer Area. The collection consists of over 20,000 books, magazines and indexes. Materials may be checked out for
two weeks and renewed if necessary. Newspaper and magazine articles are available online. Computer use is available
with teacher supervision, parent/guardian permission and a signed Technology Usage Agreement form. Students are
encouraged to save word processing and other projects to their home folders so that they may continue working on them on
any computers in the school. Students may access seven databases from home: AccessScience, CQ Researcher,
DISCovering Collection, EBSCOhost, Grolier Online, Issues and Controversies and NewsBank.
For home access, go to the Kirkwood R-7 Libraries page http://library.kirkwood.k12.mo.us and click on “Kirkwood High
Library.”
AccessScience
Click on “Subscriber Log-In.”
Username: kirkwood
Password: science
Grolier Online
Username: kirkhigh
Password: kirkhigh
CQ Researcher
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
Issues and Controversies
ID: kirkwood
Password: 63122
DISCovering Collection
ID: kirk91947
NewsBank
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
EBSCOhost
Username: kirkwood
Password: 63122
KHS Library Rules:
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Student IDs must be worn at all times.
Permanent student IDs are necessary to check out library materials.
If not with a teacher, students must have a PASS (or IP badge) and an ACADEMIC PURPOSE.
Cadets and office assistants must wear their special badges and have passes from their supervisors.
Late arrival, technical school and early dismissal students must wear their special badges.
No food or drink is permitted in the library except for bottled water.
Seating is limited to four students per table.
Quiet talking is acceptable in the library.
Computer use is available for classroom assignments only – no emailing, chat rooms, streaming videos, CDs,
headphones, games or instant messaging.
Using the library as a shortcut between hallways is not allowed.
Courteous behavior is expected. Allow others to do their work while you are doing yours.
The Lost and Found is located in the main office. If you have lost an item, check in the main office first. If you are unable
to locate the lost item, proceed to your grade level office to complete a lost/theft report. If you find an item, please turn it
in to the main office IMMEDIATELY. Protect your own property by clearly marking your items with your name. Please
Mark Your Belongings.
KHS Marquee Boards: These signs, located near the entrance of the Dougherty Ferry and Essex parking lots, are intended
to keep the community informed of KHS activities. The signs were paid for with money donated by the PTO, AIM, PBI,
Mothers' Club, the Class of '99, and KHS '97 alumnus, Jason Hoeninger. The following guidelines have been established
concerning use of these signs.
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Items placed on the signs should be of interest to the community.
In the area of athletics only HOME varsity athletic events will be permitted because of space limitations.
EXCEPTIONS: State or District events, and Turkey Day!
Listings should be for UPCOMING events only. EXCEPTIONS: For a job well done.
To assure placement on the sign, at least one week's notice must be given to Mrs. Romona Miller at ext. 1183.
Final approval of the requests will be made by Dr. Holley. Activities of school organizations take priority over
activities on non-school organizations. (This pertains to the announcing of on campus, non-school functions.)
The School Nurse, Mrs. Linda McKeon R.N., is available in the clinic in the West Hallway. To see the nurse during class,
obtain a hall pass from your teacher. If necessary, the nurse will send you home after a parent or guardian has been notified.
Pioneer Pride (School Store): The Mothers' Club Pioneer Pride school store is located immediately between the cafeteria
and the Family and Consumer Science Department. The Pioneer Pride school store is opened every day during the lunch
periods and during Contact period on Fridays. Alumni merchandise is available in the store.
Student Lockers: Lockers are located throughout most of the academic buildings. Each student is assigned a locker in the
fall. You must provide your own lock to secure your property. Lockers are school property and can be legally searched.
Periodic inspections may be conducted by school personnel. Students will be expected to pay for damage/vandalism to their
locker. Please keep your locker clear of trash and food. Food left in lockers brings rodents and roaches. Please treat them
well; do not scratch them or apply stickers of any kind to the outsides. We do not want anyone damaging or
compromising the lockers in any way.
Student Visitors to the KHS Campus: The KHS administration uses these guidelines in conjunction with visitation
requests. Students who are allowed to visit KHS will be from outside the metropolitan area and will be the guest of the
student and parents making the request. The parent of the KHS student will make the request in a written letter to Dr.
Holley, preferably a week before the requested visit. Dr. Holley's office will verify the request with the parent via
telephone, a day or two before the requested visit. If permission is granted, the visitor will visit KHS only on one school
day. Exceptions to the one-day rule will be foreign students who are attempting to learn about United States' public
education. The only local students who will be granted permission to visit KHS on a school day will be those approved by
their own schools for a certified school visitation (such as class projects) or those who are moving into the Kirkwood R-7
School District and want to see KHS in action before they enter.
Kirkwood High School graduates are always invited back to visit their alma mater. Alums are to sign in at the main office
as they enter KHS and sign out as they prepare to leave.
Voter registration is held for all students who are 18 years old and eligible to vote in all public elections. To vote, students
must register with the St. Louis County Board of Election Commission. This registration, however, may be completed with
the help of Mrs. Lisa Dapron in the Main Office, Mrs. Pam Hufford in Guidance or Mrs. Michelle Albers in the Library.
Students must register at least 28 days before any election to be eligible to vote in that election.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM: A variety of breakfast entrées, side choices and milk or juice will be offered daily.
Students may select up to 2 sides and milk choice.
LUNCH PROGRAM: A variety of entrée choices, fruit and vegetable choices, and a variety of milk will be offered
daily. Students must select an entrée and up to 3 sides dishes, including 1milk.
ALA CARTE PROGRAM: Chartwells now offers the “Balanced Choice” program with 20% or more of its ala carte
items being a healthier alternative. These items include baked chips, yogurt, fresh salads, reduced fat ice cream, ice pops
with 50% fruit juice, bagels, fresh fruit cups, etc.
Students approved for the free/reduced breakfast and lunch program last year will remain approved at their current status
until October 3, 2005. Parents/Guardian must complete a new application at the beginning of each school year and be
approved to avoid being removed from the program. Please complete the new application and return it to the school as
soon as possible. Families eligible for free meals through Direct Certification do not have to submit an application.
The Food Service Department has Winsnap accounting systems. This program tracks student payment and sales
information for the current year. The Parent/Guardian may contact the school Café Manager to obtain information
regarding their student’s account.
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All lines are cashless. Prepayments are to be placed in the Office or Café lock box by 10:00 a.m. Payments
received after 10:00 a.m. will be processed on the next day’s business.
Checks should be made payable to: KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT with the student’s I.D. and
amount enclosed in a prepayment envelope.
Prepayment funds recommended weekly or monthly, to avoid negative student balances
HIGH SCHOOL MEAL PRICES 2005-06:
2005-06 Breakfast Prices: $1.20 Full Paid, $ .30 Reduced, $.00 Free, and $1.60 Adult
2005-06 Lunch Prices: $2.10 Full Paid, $ .40 Reduced, $.00 Free, $2.50 Adult, and $.50 Milk
BREAKFAST: Weekly-Paid Weekly-Reduced Monthly-Paid Monthly-Reduced
$1.20
x 5 days
$6.00
LUNCH:
$0.30
x 5 days
$1.50
Weekly-Paid Weekly-Reduced
$2.10
x 5 days
$10.50
$0.40
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$2.00
$1.20
x 19 days
$22.80
Monthly-Paid
$2.10
x 19 days
$39.90
$0.30
x 19 days
$5.70
Monthly-Reduced
$0.40
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$7.60
Ala Carte items range from $0.50 - $3.65 for Combo Meals. Students enter through the line and choose a nutritional meal
or ala Carte items. The student exits to the cashier and scans their STUDENT I.D. card.
Students are required to scan ONLY their I.D for their security. Students may purchase with cash outside the café area.
Students with negative account balances will not be allowed to charge any café items.
Any monies remaining on a students account at the end of the school year will remain in their account until the next year.
Graduating students need to request a refund from the Food Service office at 213-6100x7833.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
Student Council President .......................................................................................................................... Sam Barrett
Vice President ..............................................................................................................................Faizan Syed
Secretary ................................................................................................................................... Clare Krusing
Treasurer ..................................................................................................................................... Olivia Pener
Parliamentarian ..........................................................................................................................Brenden Belz
Sgt. At Arms ............................................................................................................................... Peter Broder
Chaplain ................................................................................................................................Lucy Obukowitz
Co-Sponsor ............................................................................................ Ms. Pam Capp and Mr. Mike Gavin
Senior Class Officers
President.................................................................................................................................Tim Bommarito
Vice President ...............................................................................................................................Bryan Pope
Treasurer ............................................................................................................................................Liz May
Recording Secretary........................................................................................................................ Joe Wurtz
Corresponding Secretary......................................................................................................McKenna Pickett
Sponsors................................................................................................................................Mr. Frank Parini
Junior Class Officers
President.................................................................................................................................... Bianca Miller
Vice President ............................................................................................................................Lauren Kukla
Treasurer ................................................................................................................................ Blair McNamee
Recording Secretary.................................................................................................................... Ben Graham
Corresponding Secretary................................................................................................................. Fred Doss
Sponsor ................................................................................................................................. LeeAnn Sanders
Sophomore Class Officers
President...................................................................................................................................... Tony Moore
Vice Presidents.............................................................................................................................. Grant Pope
Treasurer ................................................................................................................................. Ronald Proctor
Recording Secretary.............................................................................................................. Aria Drummond
Corresponding Secretary...................................................................................................... Fes Shaughnessy
Sponsor .............................................................................................................................Miss Katie Dahlem
Freshmen Class Officers
To be elected, September 2005
Sponsor ................................................................................................................................. Laura Heneghan
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Clubs and Organizations
A1 Steak Club (John Mackin)
Amnesty International (LeeAnn Sanders)
Band (Mr. Jason Rekittke) consists of five main groups. Marching Band plays, marches, and enhances school spirit at
football games. Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and two Jazz Bands provide musical entertainment for Kirkwood students
and the community.
Black Achievement and Cultural Club (Mrs. Romona Miller) gives both black and white students the chance to learn
more about black culture and the role of black people in society. In addition to raising money to aid charities, the club
actively participates in the festivities of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month.
Cheerleader (Ms. Felicia Hill) squads are open to both male and female students. Tryouts are held in the spring for
students who will be in grades 9 through 12 the following year.
Chem Club (Mr. Robert Becker) is available for chemistry students interested in pursuing more specialized topics and
presenting chemistry presentations in the community.
Class Officers promote class unity in addition to their fund raising activities. It is the responsibility of class officers to plan
activities in which everyone may participate. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class officers are elected at the end of the
school year. Freshman officers are elected at the beginning of the school year.
D.E.CA. Chapter (Mrs. Laurie Russo) is an association of marketing students that further develops student interest in
marketing leadership, community service, and career advancement activities.
Empowering Women (Ms. Karen Ambuehl) is an organization established to empower young women in all areas of their
lives. The participants are dedicated to raising awareness in cultivating and nurturing healthy relationships with oneself and
others. This group is open to both males and females.
Equestrian Club (Ms. Jen Fruendt) gathers and rides horseback at local establishments at various times throughout the
year.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) (Mr. Bill Bensinger)
French Club (Ms. Anna Kalfus) helps students celebrate French culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional French
holidays, viewing films and more. Open to all students.
Gay and Straight Alliance Club (GSA) (Mrs. Adele Hayes and Ms. Peggy FitzGibbon) gives students the opportunity
to meet and discuss issues related to sexual orientation. The club provides educational workshops for both faculty and
students and organizes social activities that will build tolerance and understanding in the community.
German Club (Ms. Paula Stevens) provides an opportunity for students of German to experience and further learn about
German culture through films, festivals and samplings of German cuisine. This club is open to all students of German.
KH Players (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a group of students formed to support dramatic productions at KHS throughout the
school year. Any student with any interest in theater may belong by attending meetings.
Thespians (Mr. Milton Zoth) is a national honor society for those who excel in theater, is for those students who have
earned points by acting in a production, assisting in the direction of a production, or by being a crew member.
Kirkwood Pep Club (Mr. Shawn Owens) is the school's largest organization and promotes the traditions of KHS while
encouraging school spirit. The Pep Club backs all athletics through decorations, pep assemblies, cheering at games, and
hard but fun work. The dedication and spirit of the Pep Club is noticeable during the Turkey Day season when the students
sponsor games and contests, coordinate the hall decorations, provide a breakfast for the sports' teams, and finish with a pep
rally the day before the "big game."
Kirkwood Youth Service Key Club (Mr. Bob Becker and Ms. Maria Stobe) is for all students. The club is committed to
helping others in our community through service learning and community service projects. Meetings are the second
Tuesday of every month.
Latin Club (Steve Meier)
L.E.A.F. (Ms. Linda Dubis) is an environmental awareness club that promotes keeping the campus and community clean.
The club will do projects to promote awareness of the environment and will hold regular meetings throughout the year.
Officers are elected in the fall.
Manga & Anime Appreciation Club (Frank Parini)
Mock Trial Team (Mr. Peter Stragand) is an organization that competes in mock criminal trials. Students have the ability
to act out a witness role and debate as an attorney.
Model United Nations (Mr. Mike Gavin) attempts to increase international understanding and develop the art of peaceful
negotiation among potential national and international leaders. Program participants are assigned a country that they
represent in a General Assembly Session. Participants meet, caucus, and prepare policy papers, debate issues, draft and vote
on resolutions.
National Honor Society (Ms. Tracy Pettitt) allows Seniors and Juniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for
membership. Students are then selected on service, leadership, and character. Chapter activities include school and
community service projects.
Obsessed Completely (Mr. Mike Gavin)
Orchestra (Mr. Patrick Jackson) is a year-long class and performing club as well. Members of the group play several
concerts during the year. Also, the Orchestra takes a trip to a major U.S. city once every two or three years for the purpose
of learning more about music.
Paintball Club (Ms. Jill Meyer)
Peer Helpers (Mr. Tom Gaither-Ganim and Ms. Kim Sweesy) trains Junior and Senior students in listening and
communication skills allowing them to assist other students with problem solving and conflict mediation. Sophomores are
interviewed in the spring.
Pom Pon (Ms. Stacy Taubman and Ms. Jane Taszarek) The squad promotes spirit and provides halftime entertainment
at football and basketball games. The squad also participates in special events including clinics and parades. Tryouts are
held in the spring.
Prevention Team (Officer Mike Bales) is open to all students who are interested in implementing programs designed to
address issues related to drug and alcohol abuse, depression, teen pregnancy and other problems facing teenagers.
Quill and Scroll (Ms. Katie Meyers and Ms. Shana Watkins) is the honor society for journalists. Students must be
juniors or seniors, rank in the upper one-third of their class, and put forth outstanding work for either the Pioneer or Call.
Scrabble Club (Ms. Molly Stephenson)
Secrets in the Sauce (Ms. Molly Stephenson and Ms. Lara Embree) creates, imagines, romanticizes, ponders,
contemplates, envisions original prose, poetry, art work, and photographs and compiles those selected works into this
literary magazine.
Spanish Club (Ms. LeeAnne Sanders) helps students celebrate Spanish culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional
Spanish holidays, reviewing films and more. Open to all students.
STAND/Students Taking A New Direction (Mr. Bill Bensinger)
Students Against Driving Drunk/S.A.D.D. (Mr. Ron Sanford) promotes safety among drivers. The club organizes one
assembly each year to remind students of the hazards of driving drunk. They also hold fund raisers and regular meetings
throughout the year. Everyone is welcome. Listen for the announcements to find out about meetings.
Student Council (Ms. Pam Capp and Mr. Mike Gavin) is the representative governmental body of the students and is a
vital part of high school. The purpose of the Student Council (SC) is to promote the general welfare of the school by acting
as a liaison between students and the administrators and to insure that students play an active part in the making of policy. It
has the power to pass resolutions and other legislation dealing with issues of significance to students and submit such
legislation to the administration for approval. Clubs and classes choose their representatives for council after elections in
the fall. Anyone is allowed to attend and all are encouraged to express themselves. If you wish to make a presentation to
council, however, please attend the Executive Board meeting so your issue can be put on the agenda.
SWAD/Students Working Against Depression (Ms. Pam Hughes and Ms. Amy Barker)
Table Tennis Club (Mrs. Donna Canan)
The Beautification Committee (Mr. Michael Havener) was formed in 1979 by KHS parents Mrs. Marjorie Tuck and
Mrs. Irene Travis, and supported by the KHS Mothers' Club and PTO, is also a committee of KHS SC dedicated to
beautifying the KHS campus through five Saturday workdays each year and through building appreciation for and
awareness of cleanliness every day inside and outside KHS.
Thomas Jefferson Society (Mr. Tim Harig) is a group of young liberal minded-students at KHS who promote political
awareness of the liberal platform.
Threads Fashion Club (Ms. Margaret Jones) provides opportunities to design clothes in a creative atmosphere with other
students, participate in activities and events about clothing and fashion, and meet with individuals who have a career in
fashion and other related fields.
Vegetarian Society (Ms. Melissa Adams)
Wilderness Adventure Club (Mr. Matt Stoner) actively prepares field trips and excursions in the great outdoors
including camping, rock climbing, and other various adventures in the wild.
Young Republicans Club (Ms. Lisa Autry) has the primary goal of enlightening people to conservative philosophy and of
promoting political awareness in Republicans The Kirkwood Young Republicans Club has received support and worked on
the campaigns of Jack Beuchner, George Bush, Bob Dole, and John Danforth.
Youth in Government (Mr. Steve Platte) is a club where high school students learn how the government works by acting
out the roles of the legislators, lawyers, justices, and lobbyists. Students become more aware of the issues that most
influence high school students. Every spring Y.I.G. members from all over Missouri come together for a conference in
Jefferson City and present bills and cases as real legislators, lawyers, or lobbyist would. The three day weekend provides an
exciting culmination to the Y.I.G. experience.
SPORTS: KHS offers an extensive athletic program. Mr. James Velten, Athletic Administrator, provides leadership for
this program. All participants in sports at KHS must have a current physical examination and be covered by medical
insurance before they are allowed to practice or compete. Students interested in playing sports at KHS should listen to the
announcements, contact the coach of any particular sport, or stop by the athletic office for information. Three sports
schedules are printed for students each year-fall sports, winter sports, and spring sports. They are available in the athletic
office or main office. Please refer all eligibility questions to the Athletic Department at 213-6116.
The Turkey Day football game is a spectacular sporting event which is played at Kirkwood and Webster on alternating
years. This year it will be played at Kirkwood. The Pioneers and the Statesmen battle it out annually on Thanksgiving Day
in competition for the Frisco Bell.
Pioneer Pride Week: The week leading to the Turkey Day game, is full of festivities sponsored by the Pep Club. The week
is highlighted by pep assemblies, plus many other activities. Monday is designated Tacky Day, as students and staff dress in
orange and black, Webster's colors. Monday night each club and class decorates a hallway in the school until 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday is Red and White Day, or Spirit Day, where everyone dresses in red and white. The Pep Club sponsors a pep
assembly that day, and a bonfire that night.
The Pioneer Activity Line is available for your convenience to receive up-to-date information about game times and
locations, practices, and cancellations. The number to call is 213-6117. A list of all MSHSAA recognized sports and
team levels by season are listed following.
Fall
Dance Squad
Cheerleaders
Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Girls' Golf
Boys' Soccer
Softball
Girls' Tennis
Girls' Volleyball
Water Polo
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, C Team, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Junior Varsity/B, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Junior Varsity, Varsity
Winter
Boys' Basketball
Girls' Basketball
Boys' Swim and Dive Team
Wrestling
Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Spring
Baseball
Boys' Golf
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Swim and Dive
Team Boys' Tennis
Boys' and Girls' Track and Field
Boys' Volleyball
Cheerleaders
Wrestling Cheerleaders
Dance Squad
Freshman, Sophomore, Varsity
Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Varsity
Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity
Varsity
Varsity
Kirkwood Activitv Bus Schedule Route
Kirkwood Bus Number 15 (Laidlaw Transit): Leaves Kirkwood High School Essex Lot at 4:25p.m.
R- Essex, L- Dougherty Ferry, L- Ballas, L Old Big Bend, L- Craig Drive, R- Rose Hill, L- Harrison, R- Woodbine, RFillmore, into Rose Hill, L- Kirkwood Rd., L- Big Bend, R- Milwaukee, L- Attucks, R- Orleans, R- New York, RMilwaukee, R- Big Bend, L- Sappington, L- Manchester, L- Woodlawn, R- Scott, L- Leffingwell, L- Clark into Lot.
KHS SOCIAL EVENTS
Friendship Dance (Black Achievement). This dance is in conjunction with Webster Groves High School. The dance
alternates between Kirkwood and Webster, depending on who hosts the Turkey Day Football Game. This year, since the
game is at Kirkwood, the dance will be held at Webster on Saturday, November 5, 2005.
Hatchet Hop (Student Council) honors the senior man and senior woman who have contributed the most to KHS. He is
named "Hatchet Man" by the student body and she is named "Pioneer Queen". The Hatchet Man and the Pioneer Queen
will be announced at the dance on Saturday, February 4, 2006.
Junior-Senior Prom (Junior Class) honors as king and queen the senior girl and senior boy who have done the most for
their class. They are decided upon through an election by the senior class. This dance is formal. The date this year is
Saturday, May 13, 2006, and the location is to be decided.
The following rules were developed by KHS students to insure every dance would be enjoyable and safe for every
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Dances are a school function, ALL school rules apply. Chaperones will report any violations to a staff member.
Chaperones have the right to ask any student his/her name and have the right to ask unruly and disruptive students
to leave without reimbursement.
Only one guest (non-Kirkwood student) permitted per KHS student and the guest must be accompanied by a
Kirkwood student. Guests must have a Visitor Permission Form completed by the principal of their high school
or their employer. If the guest is attending college the parents of the Kirkwood student may complete the visitor
permission form for the guest.
Students who are suspended at the time of the dance may not attend.
Students requiring transportation home must make advance arrangements for prompt departure at the end of the
function. Failure to do so may jeopardize future attendance for school-sponsored dances.
Attire for dances should be appropriate and in good taste for a school function.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All outstanding debt to KHS and all detentions must be cleared prior to purchasing tickets
for the Friendship Dance or Prom.
ATLAS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
(ATLAS) ALTERNATIVES TOWARD LEARNING & ACHIEVING SUCCESS (ATLAS PROGRAM)
ATLAS is a voluntary program providing students with an opportunity to grow and achieve academic and personal success
in an individualized setting. Students struggling academically for a variety of reasons are referred to the program by
counselors and/or administrators. Interested students and their parents complete an ATLAS application, are placed on the
wait list and prioritized as openings occur.
ATLAS offers students small class sizes, individualized planning and support, and computer-based instruction. Students
can earn credit in core subjects and work study. Classes meet Kirkwood District and Missouri state standards. The staff
includes a Program Coordinator, four teachers (including one Special School District teacher), and an aide. During an
intake meeting, students accepted into the program are given a personalized schedule addressing academic needs and goals.
The regular ATLAS program consists of two three-hour sessions, with each session servicing 30-35 students. In addition
to the regular ATLAS sessions, a Credit Recovery Program is offered Monday-Thursday from 2:35-4:00 p.m. for non
ATLAS seniors and rising seniors deficient in graduation credits. Students are referred to this program by their
counselors. Please refer questions regarding the ATLAS Program to Adele Hayes, Program Coordinator, at 213-6100 ex
1191.
KHS GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
KHS Guidance Counselors, staff and resources are available to help you with:
Adjustment/transition to high school
Course selection planning for high school years
Achieving academic success in high school
Career awareness and exploration
College/post-high school planning
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Decision-making and coping skills
Personal/interpersonal issues
Call the Guidance Activity Line (213-6100 ext. 1084), updated weekly, for general information and upcoming events.
You may also visit our Web Page. A direct call to the Guidance Office (213-6118) is the quickest way to reach a
counselor. Debbie Toney, Guidance Secretary, and Cheryl McClure, Guidance Aide, can answer questions, schedule
appointments, connect parents with the counselor (or if unavailable, into voicemail), and insure students are connected with
a counselor in emergency situations.
Counselors work with students throughout the day by appointment, but are also available for "drop-in" assistance during
contact period daily. The Guidance Hallway is a through hallway before school and at contact period only. The rest of the
day, to protect students' privacy and counselors' efficiency, students must first stop at the Guidance Office to check
counselor availability and/or make an appointment.
The Guidance Activity Center is open to students. It is a career and college lab containing valuable resources such as
computerized college and career exploration programs, college catalogs and videos, ACT/SAT prep programs and other
college/career and personal development reference materials. It hosts student sessions with career speakers and college
reps. These programs are publicized via bulletin boards, Guidance Activity Line and Web Page. Diane Wachter,
Guidance Activity Center Secretary, is available to provide assistance and arrange student use of the center. Parents are
welcome. For the college planning process, College counselors offer some Tuesday evening hours by appointment to
accommodate working parents of senior and 2nd semester junior students.
ACADEMIC PERSONAL COUNSELORS
Julie Cervenka, 9th Grade Counselor, ext. 1046
Sophomore Career Symposium
Coordinator ACT, SAT Prep Classes
MAP Testing Coordinator
Peggy Sullivan Rosenthal, 10th Grade Counselor, ext. 1043
Department Chairperson
Liaison to other departments
Budget Coordinator
Newsletters/Public Relations Coordinator
Awards Ceremony Representative
Military Liaison (enlisted)
Kim Sweesy, 11th Grade Counselor, ext. 1003
Co-Chairperson for Special Services Team
Win With Wellness Coordinator
Co-coordinator Peer Helpers Program
Drug Free Schools Representative
PSAT Testing Coordinator
Debbie Graves, 12th Grade Counselor, ext. 1042
Facilitator of Minority Achievement Programs
Co-Chairperson for Special Services Team
PLAN Testing Coordinator
Peggy FitzGibbon, ext. 1041
A-K 12th Grade, A-L 2nd Semester 11th Grade
College Selection/Application Process Advisor
Creating College Letters of Recommendation
Facilitator of College Scholarships/Financial Aid
Programs
ROTC, Military Academy Liaison
MO Scholars Academy Program Coordinator
Mark Giesmann, M-Z, ext. 1040
L-Z 12th Grade, M-Z 2nd Semester 11th Grade
College Selection/Application Process Advisor
Creating College Letters of Recommendation
College Night/College Fair Coordinator
College Board Liaison
AP Test Coordinator
Tom Gaither-Ganim, ext. 1044
KHS Educational Support Counselor
ESC District Supervisor
Resource Referrals
Counselor Providing Therapeutic Case Management
Liaison with Family Court System
Co-coordinator Peer Helpers Program
Liaison for Hospice Volunteer Program
Peer Helpers is a training and service program to assist teens help their peers through listening and communication skills,
conflict resolution and identification of problems requiring professional assistance. Trained peer helpers work with
individual students and assist counselors and teachers with special programs throughout the school district. To arrange a
meeting with a peer helper, contact Tom Gaither-Ganim or Kim Sweesy.
The Special Services Team strives to identify and obtain support for students experiencing academic difficulty due to
learning disabilities or other handicapping conditions, and offers help and support to students and families who might be
experiencing difficulty related to problems of depression, drug/alcohol use, eating disorders, physical, emotional or sexual
abuse. Counselors, teachers, administrators, the school nurse, and parents refer students to the team. Academic/personal
counselors gather and present relevant information and follow up on team recommendations. For more information, contact
Deborah Graves or Kim Sweesy.
Support groups are offered for:
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Students striving to be drug/alcohol free (Crossroads) Teen parents (through Parents as Teachers)
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Contact your Guidance Counselor for more information.
KHS PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
Kirkwood High School encourages parent involvement. Our school community believes in the development of the whole
student: academically, artistically, physically, and socially. Each area of student development is supported by a parent
organization. The performing arts have support groups made up of parents, friends and community members. These groups
help raise funds for and promote the performances of the students. The 22 sports are supplemented by the avid Pioneer fans
through the Pioneer Boosters. Mothers' Club hosts many safe social gatherings for the students, while the Parent Network
educates parents how to ensure safe socializing for their students. The PTO actively promotes academic achievement
through recognition and communication between school and home.
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is the communication link between the high school and the parents. A newsletter,
"Pioneer Parent," is published bi-monthly. A comprehensive calendar is given with each $15.00 membership. The KHS
PTO holds no fundraisers. Membership dues are used to host grade-level coffees, open house, conferences, a college
information night, middle school information nights, academic awards assemblies, and teacher appreciation activities. PTO
supports scholarship funds for KHS students. Monthly board meetings in the lecture hall are open to all parents to express
views or concerns and to hear the principal report on what is happening in school, positive and negative. Contact CoPresidents Karen and Webb Kane (822-9107) and Maureen Jennings (965-6553).
Parent Network is an organization sponsored by PTO that creates an awareness of the social pressures that our teenagers
face and strives to prevent potential problems through open communication with and support for our teens and each other.
Parents join by signing the Network Pledge with their students. Parent Network also presents programs for PTO meetings
and school assemblies. Contact Melissa Dillon (909-7019), Carol Frohlichstein (822-8887), or Cindy Berner (822-3865).
Pioneer Boosters, Inc. (PBI) is a group of parents, alumni, faculty, and friends formed to help the Kirkwood High School
athletic program. PBI believes athletics are a vital part of the high school experience, and is proud to supplement the school
district in maintaining a quality athletic program at KHS. Kirkwood athletes do not have to pay a fee to participate. PBI
obtains funds from concessions, membership fees, and advertising revenue generated by the Pioneer Pride sports program.
Pocket schedules of upcoming athletic events are printed three times a year as a service and made available in the athletic
office and the main office. If you are interested or have questions, you may contact the President of Pioneer Boosters,
Kim Nyman (821-8415).
The Production Company is the parents' and friends' organization for KH Players that meets monthly with Milt Zoth,
drama teacher and director of the theatrical productions at KHS. The Production Company provides support for the
productions in many ways: publicity and advertising, ticket sales, box office operations and concessions, as well as,
financial support. Revenue for this organization comes from program backers.
For information contact: Lauri Heitz (822-9731).
Association for Instrumental Music Parents (A.I.M.) The mission of this organization is to assist and support the
Kirkwood R - 7 School District in its efforts to develop instrumental music talent and excellence in performance. A.I.M.
focuses community attention on instrumental performances and student accomplishments. A.I.M. support includes: hosting
receptions for concerts, providing scholarships for summer music camps and All-State Orchestra/Band, funding for
accompanists' fees for music competitions, recognition awards, an appreciation meal for R-7 music staff, supplementing
instruments and equipment, sponsoring the A.I.M. Community Band and publishing a quarterly newsletter. Membership
includes all parents of students in the district music program and patrons and businesses who join the membership fund
drive. Additional funds come from hosting a booth at the GreenTree Festival. For further information, contact President
Tom Bubb (965-5029).
Mothers' Club: This organization's purpose is to provide a forum of communication for common concerns of parents and
to provide services that are not the function of the administration. Some of the services provided are as follows: assisting
with Beautification Days; selling pizzas to students participating in hall decorations before Turkey Day; providing
refreshments at KHS sponsored dances; sponsoring the "Inside KHS Tours;" providing workers at Trivia Night at KHS; and
providing the (drug and alcohol free) Senior Graduation and After-Prom parties.
The Mothers' Club opened The Pioneer Pride School Store in 1998. The mission of the KHS Mothers' Club school store is
to provide a clearinghouse for fund-raising items sold by student organizations. In addition, the Mothers' Club will sell
other merchandise and profits will be used for student scholarships and capital improvements to the high school. The store
is not for profit and exists as a service to the students of Kirkwood High School. For further information call Becky Wood
(821-5292) or Deb Majers (966-4928), Mothers' Club Co-Presidents, or leave a message at the store (213-6100 ext. 1616).
Kirkwood School District R-7 Notification of Media Coverage
Because of its excellent reputation and innovative programs, the Kirkwood School District is often the
focus of media attention. Throughout the school year, reporters for television, radio, newspapers, or
other media outlets may visit schools to cover stories as part of the local news or as features that
highlight students, school activities and special events. In addition, the district's Office of Public
Information also produces several publications which feature photographs and interviews with students
and staff.
Educational Support Counselor Services
Our school’s Guidance Department is supported by an Educational Support Counselor (ESC). The
ESC’s role is to assist the school counselor in providing emotional and behavioral support to students.
The ESC is a Licensed Professional Counselor provided through a partnership between the Kirkwood
School District and BJC Behavioral Health. Services include anger management training, social skills
education, small group facilitation, one-on-one therapeutic support, resource referral and case
management. ESC services are designed to be short-term support interventions; however, if on-going
services or additional resources are recommended, you will be contacted. If you have any questions
regarding the ESC program, please contact your school’s Guidance Department.
KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Student Discipline Policies
KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
General Principles
Kirkwood High School has a long history of excellence and tradition. Throughout the years Kirkwood has seen many
outstanding individuals graduate and continue to do extraordinary things for society. As a student of Kirkwood High
School, it is important for you to understand this rich history and uphold the high standards of the Kirkwood School
District. Our goal is for you to be successful in all the areas of your high school experience. We believe that you are the
greatest stakeholder in this vision, and, therefore, need to act responsibly and rise to the challenges set before you. By
maintaining high personal standards, working hard, communicating openly with staff members and fellow students, and
following the guidelines listed in the following section, you will increase your opportunities for success and continue the
traditions of excellence at Kirkwood High School.
There are seven principles that lay the foundation of the code of conduct at Kirkwood High School. If you act according to
these guidelines and principles, you will increase your opportunities for personal success and fulfillment in your high
school career. The seven principles are:
 Act responsibly in your education, decisions, words, and actions.
 Act in a way that best represents your school, parents, community, and self to promote a safe and healthy learning
environment.
 Be active in your school and community.
 Maintain and balance your academics, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement while always giving your
best effort.
 Support your fellow students and their activities.
 Respect cultural diversity, individuality, and the choices and rights of others.
 Demonstrate respect and consideration for school property, the property of others, and all people within Kirkwood High
School
EACH TEACHER ESTABLISHES THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR HIS OR HER CLASSROOM. YOU
ARE EXPECTED TO OBSERVE THOSE RULES AND TO RESPOND PROMPTLY AND APPROPRIATELY
TO THE DIRECTION OF YOUR TEACHER. REMEMBER. WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THE SAME PURPOSE,
TO HELP ONE ANOTHER SUCCEED AND LEARN TO EACH PERSON'S GREATEST POTENTIAL- AN
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!
DEFINITIONS OF CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT
If you violate the rules of Kirkwood High School certain consequences will follow to help you make the decision to learn
from your mistakes and change behavior that may be hindering your academic success. The specific consequences will be
determined based on severity and/or frequency of the offense.
DETENTION
The only activity permitted during detention is silent study. Students will receive greater consequences for talking,
playing, or sleeping.
Morning detention will be held from 7:10 - 7:40 a.m. Two morning detentions may be served for one single hour
detention.
Afternoon detention will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Extended Detention will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The only activity permitted at
detention is silent study. Failure to attend detention may result in a Loss of Privileges and/or In-School Suspension. Work
schedules and athletic practices and competitions will not excuse students from detention.
Loss of Privileges (LOP)
As you advance through Kirkwood High School you may receive certain privileges - senior off-campus lunch, student
parking, IP, early dismissal, open contact, full lunch period, etc. However, you may forfeit these privileges and be assigned
to In-School Suspension if these privileges are abused. Failure to report to the designated location and at the designated
time may result in an extended In-School Suspension or an Out of School Suspension. Seniors who engage in inappropriate
behavior that endangers others or interrupts the educational process, or fail to serve all assigned consequences may lose
their senior privileges such as Prom, lunch, Senior Party, and Graduation Exercises.
Suspension
In-School Suspension (ISS)
The length of an in-school suspension may vary from one period to five school days. If you are given a full day of ISS, you
must report to the designated location no later than 7:50 a.m. and remain there until the end of school at 2:50. This includes
assemblies, pep rallies, etc. The SOLE activity permitted in ISS is silent study. All the provisions listed under "expectations
for classroom behavior" apply to In-School Suspension. Failure to comply with these provisions may result in LOP,
extended days in ISS, or Out of School Suspension.
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
Students may be suspended from school for serious or chronic infractions. The assistant principals or principal can assign
suspension up to 10 days. Recommendations for suspensions over 10 days or expulsion will require a hearing with the
superintendent or assistant superintendent.
The principal and staff recognize that a modified approach may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, disability, and
understanding and maturity level of students. The following list of consequences represents guidelines for various
infractions. For severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose a stronger consequence.
Board Policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions committed by students, which must
be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those actions which must be documented
in a student's discipline record.
OSS bars a student from participating in any and all activities of KHS or the Kirkwood R -7 School District, such as class,
athletics (participation or as audience), dramatic events or concerts (participation or as audience), Junior/Senior Prom or
other dances (at KHS or away), Graduation Exercises (participation or audience), or events at other Kirkwood schools,
whether elementary or middle school. Further, during the time of a suspension, the student is not permitted on the
Kirkwood High School campus or on any school district campus. Note that certain other metropolitan schools ask their
students to obtain from the KHS administration notification that our students are in good standing before they will let them
participate in their school dances and their prom. In addition, all MSHSAA sanctioned sports activities are closed to
students on OSS from their own high school, regardless of which schools are participating in the athletic function.
Attendance at such a function while on OSS will cause recommendation for increased OSS at KHS.
Key to Guideline Abbreviation:
OSS
Out-of-School Suspension
DET
Detention
LOP
Loss of Privileges
ISS
In-School Suspension
NOTE: Students receiving the services of Special School District or students eligible for special services under Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are to be disciplined in the same manner as their non-disabled peers, subject to the
requirements of Board policy JGF. Board policy JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records, designates those specific actions
committed by students, which must be reported to teachers, administrators and/or law enforcement officials as well as those
actions which must be documented in a student's discipline record. A student who commits other acts of misconduct
detrimental to the good order and discipline of the school; which are not covered in this handbook, or which vary from the
offenses as listed in this book, will face disciplinary consequences to be determined by the appropriate professional staff
member or Board of Education, including long term suspension or expulsion.
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Listed below are behavior rule definitions and expectations that apply to all Kirkwood High School students in attendance
at instructional and support programs as well as school-sponsored activities and events either on or off campus. Our
behavior guidelines are categorized in regards to respect. All of these expectations and guidelines reinforce the seven
principles at the foundation of the code of conduct. To have a great school, all students must recognize the role they play in
creating an academic atmosphere as well as a safe and satisfying culture throughout Kirkwood High School. Understanding
and meeting these expectations is one giant step to creating this culture of excellence.
I.
Respect for Learning
Students are expected to:
A. Comply with all school and classroom rules and conduct themselves in an orderly manner. These
rules apply in school buildings, on school grounds, and at recognized functions. Disciplinary guidelines
may be applied to difficulties off school grounds which are prejudicial to the good order and discipline of
the school or tend to impair the morale or good conduct of the students.
B. Be punctual and attend class everyday.
C. Complete class work and homework assignments. Kirkwood High School's major purpose is to offer a
sound and exciting academic experience for students to become involved learners. Class work and
homework are a vital part of this learning process.
D. Bring items that are appropriate for educational purpose. Radios, headsets, video cameras, CD
players, pagers, cell phones, dice, cards, water pistols, tobacco products, or any other item which may
interfere with the educational process or may endanger the safety of another person are not to be used or
visible during the school day. Inappropriate items will be confiscated and held in the grade level office for
a minimum of two days.
E. Give all authorized medications to the school nurse with instructions for use.
F.
Refrain from leaving campus at any time during the school day unless authorized. You may not
leave campus during the day without prior parental and administrative permission. After appropriate
permission is obtained, you must sign out at your grade level office. Students are not permitted to be on
the parking lot during school hours without administrative approval. Seniors at KHS are the only students
who have the privilege of leaving campus during their lunch period. You are to present your ID to the
walking counselor or administrator assigned to the lot before you may leave campus. (During inclement
weather, the KHS administration may cancel that privilege without notice).
G. Be honest. Honesty and integrity are of the utmost importance in our school community. You will be
expected to deal honestly with all staff in your relationships and in your work ethic and discipline.
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II.
Cheating and Plagiarism consists of: Copying homework from another student; using someone
else's (classmate or published author) words without using quotation marks; using someone
else's (classmate or published author) ideas without giving that person credit
Respect for Staff
Students are expected to:
A. Display Hall Passes and ID badges.
1. Hall Passes: Students are expected to have a hall pass whenever they leave a class, and produce the
hall pass when asked by any KHS staff member. Please ask your teacher, counselor, administrator, or
grade level secretary to give you a pass. Office assistants, students who are on IP, cadet teachers, and
tech students must wear the appropriate badge around their neck to be allowed the privilege of
being in the halls during classtime.
2. ID Badges: Students will be given one ID badge to start the school year and it must be worn at all
times. ID badges must be worn chest-high with student’s photo being visible and on a school
approved breakaway cord for safety. Identification badges may not be damaged, marked on, or
changed in any manner, on either side of the ID. Only the current year ID may be worn. Students will
receive one replacement ID free of charge if theirs is lost or damaged. If a student forgets their ID,
they may wear a temporary ID for one day only, after which they must either get their one free
replacement ID or purchase one for $5.00. Students who refuse to wear an ID will be in violation
of the expectation which states that students will “follow the directive of any KHS staff
member.”
B. Follow the directive of any KHS or Kirkwood R-7 District staff member.
C. Respect adults in both manner and language. Any language directed toward a KHS staff member in a
loud manner or which is insulting or derogatory, or threatening in nature is prohibited. Any words
considered to be of a cursing, swearing, or vulgar in nature directed toward a staff member are prohibited.
III.
Respect for Institution
Students are expected to:
A. Keep the buildings, equipment and materials clean, and in good condition. Deposit trash in trash
containers provided. Leave the table and floor areas of the cafeteria, commons, and hallways clean.
B.
Respect the possessions of others and never take or use them without the owner's permission.
C. Take proper care of textbooks, equipment and lockers. Students shall not cause destruction,
defacement or damage to property. Students will be required to pay for damages and/or may be subject to
legal prosecution.
D. Refrain from using any tobacco product in the building or on school grounds at any time. This
policy includes all school sponsored activities. KHS is a "smoke-free" campus for students and adults.
KHS will cooperate fully with Kirkwood Police regarding the enforcement of Missouri state law which
prohibits possession of smoking paraphernalia by minors, and smoking by students is subject to a
minimum fine of $150.00.
IV.
Respect for Self
Students are expected to:
A. Dress appropriately for school. “Appropriateness” is defined by the school dress code.
Dress Code
Student’s dress and appearance are required to be of such character as to not disrupt nor distract from the
instructional procedures of the school day. Clothing must be clean and safe. Shoes must be worn at all
times.
The following items should be kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Failure to do so will
result in the item being confiscated.
• Apparel worn on head (sock hats, bandanas and headbands, hats, caps, hair rollers, hairnets,
picks, combs, and plastic hair covering)
• Sunglasses and dark glasses unless prescription
• Chains used with wallets, keys, ect. or as a belt or decoration
Dress and grooming will not disrupt the educational environment
1. All articles of clothing communicating profane or inappropriate language, violence, drugs or
reference of sexual nature are forbidden.
2. Student apparel and grooming that are detrimental to health and safety, which are obscene, or
create classroom and/or school disorder, are unacceptable.
3. See-through apparel will not be worn.
4. Appropriate and necessary undergarments must be worn and not shown.
5. Sagging pants are not acceptable.
6. Shorts for both males and females and skirts for females must reach mid thigh.
7.
Muscle shirts and spaghetti straps are not permitted. Shoulders must be covered. No open back
shirts.
8. Clothing must cover the upper (cleavage) and the low (midriff) torso.
9. No hats, headgear, hoods, sweatbands on campus during school hours. Exceptions will be
announced by the administration, due to inclement weather.
10. Students may not wear or carry bandanas.
11. Gang-related clothing is not acceptable.
12.
Students could be sent home for not complying with the KHS dress code.
B. Operate their vehicles in a safe manner on the campus. Any type of driving which endangers the
safety of the driver or others is considered to be reckless driving.
C. Leave campus promptly at 2:50 unless in a supervised activity.
D. Maintain high personal standards of behavior while on campus. Inappropriate displays of affection
are not acceptable. No student will possess, use, or be under the influence of illegal drugs, alcoholic
beverages, intoxicants, or controlled substances.
E. Be truthful when interacting with all faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Students shall not
lie in an official matter, or falsify school related materials by altering information such as dates, times,
names forgery or impersonating others in phone calls.
F.
V.
Attend assigned detentions and other assigned consequences.
Respect for Others
Students are expected to:
A. Walk in the hallways and refrain from pushing, shoving, blocking walkways, or causing
disturbances.
B. Show respect for others, building, and grounds. Refrain from any behavior which could injure another
person. Do not bring items to school which could be deemed a weapon. Weapons in school - School
Board Ruling, June 1995, JFCJ. The possession or use of a weapon, except where authorized by law,
shall be prohibited in all school buildings, on or about school grounds, and at all school activities.
C. Refrain from making threats and harassing others. Every member of the school community is entitled
to attend school free from harassment, threats or fear.
D. Resolve differences and conflicts in a peaceful manner. Fighting, defined as physical and/or verbal
abuse where all parties have contributed to the conflict, either verbally or physically, is prohibited.
Students are expected to seek nonviolent means in solving disputes. If physical confrontation is
anticipated, students are to seek assistance from an administrator, walking counselor, teacher, staff
member or KHS peer helper immediately.
E. Respect for the possessions of others. Theft by acceptance, possession, purchase, taking and/or transfer
of property belonging to another is prohibited. Offenders are subject to legal prosecution.
F.
Exhibit good character. Follow guidelines that prohibit sale, transfer or distribution of illegal drugs,
alcoholic beverages, intoxicants or controlled substances. See KHS Chemical Abuse Guidelines in this
book. See Board Policy JFCH-R.
G. Use of appropriate language at school. Obscenity, obscene gestures, swearing, cursing, whether verbal
or written, is considered inappropriate language.
H. Refrain from Hazing and Bullying. Hazing is defined as any action which intentionally creates mental
or physical abuse, discomfort, embarrassment, ridicule, or harassment and is prohibited at Kirkwood High
School. Hazing and Bullying School Board Policy, May 2004, JFCGF.
CONSEQUENCES FOR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Levels categorize all infractions. The Attendance Guidelines and consequences stand alone in our discipline policy- Level I
are teacher-centered infractions, while Levels II - V are referred to the grade level principal and are considered more severe
infractions as the levels increase.
Level I - Requiring Teacher Intervention
A. Preparation for class
1.
2.
3.
4.
Failure to bring necessary materials to class (books. paper. pencils, calculator. etc.)
Failure to do class work, assignments, project, etc.
Copying homework.
Failure to pay attention or participate appropriately.
Consequences:
First - Third offenses:
1. Private conference with student
2. Phone call or conference with parent
3. Home assignments monitored by parents (accountability sheets)
4. Assignment of a written plan of action (academic contract)
5. Before or after school detention with teacher
6. No credit for work completed (consequence for copying homework only)
7. Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office
B. Respect & Consideration:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Having inappropriate items in class/school.
Interrupting or interfering with the work of others (talking, pestering, etc.)
Making rude or disrespectful comments to other students
Minor inappropriate behavior toward teacher
Engaging in any other disrespectful or disruptive behaviors which are relatively minor in nature
Consequences:
First -Third offenses:
1. Private conference with student
2. Phone call or conference with parents
3. Accountability sheets
4. Loss of privileges for a specific period of time
5. Assignment of a written plan of action (Behavioral contract)
6. Confiscation of inappropriate item
Additional Offenses: A discipline referral is completed and forwarded to the grade level office
Level II - Requiring Administrative Intervention
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Failing to attend a detention or disciplinary mandatory contact
Forging or falsifying documents or notes
Uncooperative behavior toward teacher
Engaging in inappropriate behavior toward self or others
Repeated classroom disruption
Using profanity or vulgar language
Spreading hurtful rumors
Distribution of written materials or insignia which is obscene, insulting or harassing, distribution of noncurricular materials without principal approval
Inappropriate display of affection
Misuse of ID
Consequences:
First offense:
Second offense:
Third offense:
Fourth offense:
Additional offenses:
One to three hours of detention and/or LOP
Extended detention and/or up to four additional detentions
One to three days of ISS and/or LOP
Three to five days of ISS
Minimum three days OSS
Level III - Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Unauthorized possession of school materials
Cheating or plagiarism
Gambling or betting
Using and/or possessing any tobacco products
Possessing or using disruptive items
Engaging in dangerous behavior toward self or others
Scuffling or play-fighting
Harassment/Hazing
Defacing school property
Failing to follow a staff member's directive
Lying to a staff member
Inappropriate use of district technology/student workstation
Usage of gang signs, gestures, language
Inciting a fight (automatic second offense)
Reckless driving on school grounds or at school functions
Repeated inappropriate behavior that other attempts have failed to correct
Consequences:
First offense:
Two to four hours of detention and/or LOP and/or Extended Detention (no credit
for assignment if cheating.
Second offense:
One to three days of ISS
Third offense:
Three to five days of ISS
Fourth offense:
Minimum three days of OSS
Additional offenses: Five, then seven, then ten days of OSS; Any ten day suspension will be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
Level IV - Inappropriate Behavior Requiring Administrative Intervention
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Possession or using fireworks/dangerous items
Intimidation or extortion, threatening other students, engaging in threatening behavior
Chronic disciplinary violations
Indecent exposure, indecent act, or sexual harassment
Fighting or joining into a fight
Physical aggression/Physical hazing/bullying
Engaging in vandalism
Disrespect, defiance, or insubordination toward adults
Obstructing or interfering with adults trying to reach a crisis situation
Stealing or being in possession of another's property
Damage to hardware (such as computers, telephones or video equipment)
Inappropriate use of 911; Setting a false alarm or communicating a threat or false report for purpose of
frightening, disturbing, or causing the evacuation or closure of school.
M. Inappropriate use or tampering with district technology/teacher workstation
N. Being on campus or attending a school function while on Out-Of-School Suspension
Consequences:
First offense:
OSS: up to ten days
Second offense:
OSS: five to ten days with a possible recommendation for up to I80-day suspension
Additional offenses: OSS: ten days and a possible recommendation for up to 180-day suspension and a
possible recommendation for expulsion.
Level V - Inappropriate Behavior of the Utmost Severity Requiring Administrative Intervention
A.
B.
C.
D.
Threatening a staff member
Assaulting a staff member
Possessing or using a weapon
Possessing, using, or being under the influence of drugs/chemicals or substances represented to be such
(see consequences in policy JFCH)
E. Selling or distributing drugs/chemicals or substances represented to be such
F. Presenting a threat to the lives of others or engaging in activities that mimic terrorism
G. Assaulting another student
Consequences:
Out-of-school suspension for 10 days with a possible recommendation for up to 180 days suspension and
a possible recommendation for expulsion and possibility of pressing charges with the police.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
Employers, colleges and universities emphasize the importance of punctuality and attendance. Poor attendance is a primary
cause of failure in higher education and career. Like other values, regular attendance is directly related to the critical
character traits of responsibility and accountability that promote success in high school. Important work occurs in classes
each day and the opportunity for teachers and students to interact is the basis for high academic achievement. The quality of
these experiences cannot be duplicated Absences, whether excused or unexcused, affect academic performance and grades.
Excused Absences
Illness of the pupil, serious family illness (not including baby-sitting younger siblings), death in the immediate family,
medical or dental appointments that cannot be made during non-school hours, religious observances, and/or any absence,
which has prior approval of the principal's office are excused absences. Students who will be absent for reasons other than
those listed above must seek approval by calling at least 48 hours in advance. When it is necessary for a student to be
absent from any class, a parent or guardian is expected to call the appropriate grade level office and follow the directions
to report absence for each grade by noon on the day of the absence. If contact has not been made on the day of the absence,
the absence is unexcused.
Students who become ill during the school day are not to miss class without permission from the school nurse or
administrator. Students must sign out with both the nurse and appropriate grade level office. IMPORTANT NOTE: A
student reporting to school after 7:50 a.m. must sign in at the appropriate Grade Level Office. When a student is
excused from school during the day, he/she is expected to sign out in the grade level office.
Tardies
Any student who is not in class when the bell rings, is considered tardy. Tardiness to class will be handled by the individual
teacher. After the first tardy, teachers may assign detentions with the teacher up to the 3rd tardy. Students who have more
than 3 tardies will be referred to the grade level principal. For excessive tardiness, teachers and/or administrators will
contact parents or guardians to set up a conference to discuss strategies for improving attendance. NOTE: Students who are
late 5 minutes or less to any class, should report directly to class. If a student is more than 5 minutes late they must be given
a pass from the appropriate grade level office.
1.
2.
Tardiness due to oversleeping or car problems will not be excused.
Tardies are considered on a semester basis; that is, your number of tardies in the first semester does not carry over
to the second semester.
Consequences/Interventions
First to Third Offense(s)
a. Conference with student and/or parent; call home to parent or guardian.
b. Other consequences as outlined in teacher's classroom policies and procedures handout
Attendance/Tardies Violations Requiring Administrative Intervention
1.
Repeated unexcused tardies to class (more than three per semester)
Consequences:
a. First to seventh referral one to three hours of detention
b. Additional offenses
ISS for up to three days until 2:50
2.
Unexcused absence from class (one to two periods)
Consequences:
a. First offense
two hours of detention
b. Second and third offenses three hours of detention
c. Fourth offense
extended detention or four hours of detention
d. Fifth offense
ISS for one day
e. Sixth offense
up to three days ISS
f. Additional offenses
up to three days ISS, then five, then seven, then ten days of OSS.
Any ten day suspension may be referred to the Assistant Superintendent
for a discipline hearing.
3.
Leaving Campus Without Permission or being in an unauthorized area (lunch, illness, I.P., etc)
Consequences:
a. First offense
one hour of detention and/or one week LOP
b. Second offense
two hours of detention and/or LOP for two weeks
c. Third offense
extended detention or four hours of detention and/or four weeks of LOP
d. Fourth and Fifth offenses LOP one quarter
e. Sixth offense
ISS up to three days and/or LOP one quarter
f. Additional offenses
up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten days of OSS and LOP
for a minimum of one quarter. Any ten day suspension may be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
4.
Truancy From School (three periods or more missed in one school day unexcused)
Consequences:
a. First offense
extended detention or four hours of detention
b. Second offense
one day of ISS
c. Third offense
up to three days of ISS
d. Fourth offenses
up to five days of ISS
e. Additional offenses
up to three days OSS, then five, then seven, then ten
days of OSS. Any ten day suspension may be referred to
the Assistant Superintendent for a discipline hearing.
TOBACCO AND CHEMICAL ABUSE GUIDELINES
Tobacco
Kirkwood High School is a non-smoking campus. By state law, this includes all buildings inside. All areas outside,
including the stadium, athletic fields, and parking lots have been designated smoke free by Kirkwood R-7 Board of
Education policy.
Regulations Regarding Teenage Use and Possession of Tobacco from the State of Missouri and the City Council of
Kirkwood: Missouri Senate Bill One, Section 211.031, enables a municipality to write an ordinance or regulation
prohibiting possession or use of any tobacco product for persons under 17 years of age.
Kirkwood City Council Bill 8837 , Ordinance 8754 makes it an offense for minors, “a person under the age of eighteen,” to
attempt to purchase or to possess tobacco products in the municipality of Kirkwood.
By the above bill and ordinance, no student at Kirkwood High School under the age of 18 can legally be in possession of
any tobacco product within the municipality of the city of Kirkwood. This includes all areas of the Kirkwood High School
campus and the streets, sidewalks, land, etc., surrounding KHS.
In keeping with the above state and municipal authority, the Kirkwood High School staff will require any minor KHS
student who is seen with any tobacco product on the KHS grounds or on the streets, paths, or land adjacent to the KHS
campus to give up that tobacco product and will in turn, give that tobacco product to a representative of the Kirkwood
Police Department.
A student shall not knowingly possess (includes-but not limited to-purse, wallets, lockers, desks, clothing), buy, sell, use,
transmit, apply or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs of any kind, except as prescribed by a doctor and with the
knowledge of KHS. In conjunction with our rules on drugs, no student is to carry more than $30 to school at anytime. This
will help prevent stealing, loss, and possible drug sales. If your parent determines that you need more than $30 in your
possession on campus, you may ask to have your money locked in the safe inside the main office.
The rules on drugs are in effect during school or school-sponsored activities, on school grounds, on the school bus or bus
stop, in transit to and from school, at any time when the school is being used by any school group, or off the school grounds
at any school sponsored activity, function or event, such as another school campus or on a field trip. Use of a drug
authorized by a medical prescription from a licensed physician shall not be considered a violation of this rule so long as a
parent's statement or prescription label is presented to the school nurse. Such medication shall be kept in the security of the
school nurse.
For students returning from treatment for chemical dependency, every effort will be made by school personnel to provide a
smooth transition, in terms of scheduling, make-up work, etc. This is coordinated by the student's counselor and/or grade
level principal. In addition, such students will be required to participate in an established counselor-led support group, or to
meet weekly with his/her counselor for a period of at least one semester.
Disciplinary Procedures:
Approved: 06/16/1997
FILE: JFCH-R
Last Revised: 07/17/2000
STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
I. Use or Possession of Drugs, Alcohol or any Substance Represented to be Such
A. First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; 10-day OSS, with a recommendation for an additional 170 days
or until such as the student has complied with the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A conference between the principal, the student and his/her parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s).
Completion of a drug/alcohol evaluation by The Adolescent Assessment Agency, which has been
approved by the Board.
Full and good faith participation in the development of a mutual contract and prescriptive plan that is
based upon the evaluation recommendation, and a combined effort to eliminate drug and/or alcohol use.
The plan may include:
a. Drug or alcohol education and/or treatment (including regular drug and alcohol testing), as
recommended by the dependency evaluation.
b. Individual and/or family counseling.
c. Participation by student's parents in parental education program.
d. Compliance with certain agreed upon assertive parental measures including curfews, restrictions
on social life, blocks or nightly student time.
e. Other measures as agreed upon by the family and administration including additional days of NC
Acceptance of responsibility by the student which is reflected in the student's attitude.
Full compliance with requirements of Municipal Court, Family Court, or sentencing and probation
requirements.
Behavior
Consequences
Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
First Offense: Health officials and parents notified; possible
police notification; 10-day OSS with recommendation for
up to an additional 170 days or until such as the student has
complied with the requirements listed above as Section I-A.
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of any substance represented to be drugs or
alcohol
Additional Offenses: Health officials and parents notified;
possible police notification; 10-day OSS with
recommendation for an additional 170 OSS including the
requirements listed above as Section I-A and/or expulsion.
Possession of drugs or alcohol packaged in a manner or in a
quantity intended for personal use. (School administration
may seek law enforcement advisement in determining if the
manner of a student's possession is intended for personal use
or distribution).
First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; parents
notified; 10-day OSS with a recommendation for 10
additional days and the possible recommendation for up to
an additional 160 days or until such as the student has
complied with the requirements listed above as Section I –A.
Using drugs or alcohol at school, on school property or at a
school event.
Additional Offenses: Police notified; possible arrest; parents
notified; 10-day OSS with recommendation for an
additional 170 days OSS including the requirements listed
above as Section I-A and/or expulsion.
Sale, transfer or distribution of drugs, alcohol or any
substance represented to be such.
First Offense: Police notified; possible arrest; parents
notified; 10-day OSS with a recommendation for 170
additional days OSS including the requirements listed above
as Section I-A, or expulsion.
Possession of drugs or alcohol packaged in a manner or in a
quantity intended for distribution (School administration
may seek law enforcement advisement in determining if the
manner of a student's possession is intended for personal use
or distribution)
Additional Offenses: Police notified; possible arrest; parents
notified; 10-day OSS with recommendation for expulsion.
Intent to sell, transfer or distribute drugs or alcohol, or
substances represented to be such. (Intent includes the
presence of drugs, typical drug packaging and/or money).
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSSES
The following disciplinary guidelines represent various infractions and their consequences. They represent the
school district's position that our school busses are an extension of our school.
LEVEL I
Misbehavior that causes distractions and annoyances and may impede orderly operation of the school bus.
Infractions may include:
Consequences may include:
1. Failure to remain seated
First Offense: Parent contacted, warning, after school
2. Abuse of a bus pass
detention.
3. Bothering others
4. Loud or undue noise
Second Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day
suspension from bus, plus after school detention.
5. Eating or drinking on the bus
6. Spitting on the bus
Third Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day
7. Other
suspension from bus.
LEVEL II
Misbehavior of sufficient frequency or seriousness to disrupt the normal operations of the school bus.
Infractions may include:
Consequences may include:
1. Refusing to obey drivers
First Offense: Parent contacted, one to three day suspension
from bus.
2. Use of profanity and/or obscene gestures
3. Throwing objects on bus
4. Sticking head or hands out of windows
Second Offense: Parent contact, three to five-day suspension
from bus.
5. Spitting out the window
6. Vandalism less than fifty dollars
7. Lighting matches, cigarette lighters, etc
Third Offense: Parent contact, five to ten day suspension
8. Other
from bus and/or out-of-school suspension.
LEVEL III
Misbehavior that poses a direct threat to safety and welfare to others
Infractions:
Consequences
1. Fighting
First Offense: Parent contacted, three to five day suspension
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible police
2. Smoking on bus
3. Throwing objects out of bus
contact.
4. Vandalism more than fifty dollars
Second Offense: Parent contacted, five to ten day suspension
5. Abusive language
6. Other
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, possible
threatening the bus driver, police report.
Third Offense: Parent contacted, ten to thirty day suspension
from bus, and/or out-of-school suspension, police report.
LEVEL IV
Misbehavior that is a direct threat to the safety and welfare of self and others and is a criminal offense
under local, state and/or federal law.
Infractions:
Consequences:
1. Possession/use of alcohol or drugs
First Offense: Parent contacted, 10 day out -of-school
suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of
2. Possession of a weapon
3. Physical assault causing injury
school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.
4. Igniting a fire
5. Other
Repeated Offense: Parent contacted, 10 days out-of-school
suspension, referral to superintendent for 180 days out-of
school suspension or expulsion from school, police report.
It is recognized that modified approaches may be necessary due to legal restrictions, age, understanding and maturity level
of students. For chronic or severe infractions, the principal may by-pass initial steps and impose stronger consequences.
Short-term suspension from the school bus may range from 1 to 20 days. Long-term suspension from the school bus may
range from 20 to 180 days.
The number of days of out-of-school suspension will be determined by the building principal or assistant principal based on
any prior infractions that may have occurred on the school campus.
FILE: JGE
CRITICAL
DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
A student with a disability is a student identified as a "child with a disability” under the eligibility
criteria of state regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
as amended, or as a person with a qualifying disability for the purpose of Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The district holds the welfare and safety of all persons in the district in highest regard.
Students with disabilities who violate the school district's discipline code will be disciplined in
accordance with the district's normal discipline code, subject to the modifications of the normal
discipline implementation process mandated by law.
Due Process
Due process procedures, applicable to suspension, removal or expulsion of students from
public schools under state law, shall be afforded in accordance with policy JGD, Student
Suspension and Expulsion. Regular pre-discipline "due process" should not be confused with
the "due process hearing" appeal process under the IDEA. When an incident of behavior is
found to be unrelated to a disability by an IEP or Section 504 team, that question will be taken
as settled for the purpose of the normal disciplinary hearing process.
Discipline of a "Child with a Disability" Receiving Special Educational Services
The term "child with a disability" means a student eligible for special education and related
services under Part B of the IDEA as implemented under state law. Special extra procedures
are required by law in order to implement the district's disciplinary policies as fully as possible
for a "child with a disability," and these are summarized below. Note that these summaries are
for informational purposes only. The district's official policy on IDEA discipline procedures is to
use whatever lawful special methods best serve the ultimate purpose of implementing the
general discipline code as fully and equally as possible. Consult the IDEA, IDEA regulations,
and State and Local Plans for IDEA for details of the following procedures:
1.
Discipline Code calls for short-term suspensions, placement in an appropriate interim
alternative educational setting, or placement in another setting, for ten (10) school days
or less per occurrence.
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2.
Discipline Code calls for long-term suspension or expulsion.
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3.
Such removals may be applied in the same manner such removals are applied to
all students under the discipline policy. When such absences aggregate to 11 or
more days, the child with a disability is provided some educational services
even if regular education students would not be provided educational services
during such a removal. If such a short-term removal or suspension would cause
a "change of placement" to occur under the factors outlined by law, the removal
should be handled as a "long-term suspension."
If a child's IEP team determines that conduct in violation of the regular discipline
code is unrelated to the disability, the district may implement suspensions in
excess of ten (10) consecutive school days, a suspension of shorter length
where a pattern of suspension constituting a "change in placement" is thereby
created, and even an expulsion. The law calls for the continuation of some
services during the long-term suspension or expulsion. If doing so would not
itself create a "change of placement," a short-term suspension may be
implemented to give the IEP team time to complete its duties.
Special Rule: 45 calendar day removals
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For possession of weapons defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930, or use, possession, sale,
or solicitation of a sale of certain drugs identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or
V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act, a removal of up to 45
calendar days in an appropriate interim alternative educational setting may be
ordered. This may be used in conjunction with the short- and long-term
suspension or expulsion provisions.
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4.
The district may seek a removal of a dangerous or violent student to a 45 calendar
day alternative educational placement through a hearing officer appointed by
the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Pursuit of this option
does not replace or prevent the implementation of short- and/or long-term
suspensions or expulsion when the discipline policy calls for that consequence
and, if a change of placement would occur as a result, the behavior is not a
manifestation of the disability.
Court Injunction
►
The district may seek a court injunction ordering removal or a changed placement
of a dangerous or violent student.
Students Not Yet Identified as Disabled
A student who qualifies as a child with a disability but has not been identified as a child with a
disability may be subjected to the same disciplinary measures applied to students without
disabilities if the district did not have knowledge of the disability.
Students with Disabilities Not Eligible under IDEA
This section summarizes the procedural rules for students who have disabilities under Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but do not
require special educational services as a "child with a disability" under Part B of the IDEA.
The expulsion of such a student, the exclusion of the student for an indefinite period, or the
exclusion of the student for more than ten (10) consecutive school days constitutes a
"significant change in placement." A series of suspensions each of which is ten (10) or fewer
days in duration, but that creates a pattern of exclusions, may also constitute a "significant
change in placement."
Before implementing a suspension or expulsion that constitutes a significant change in the
placement of a student with a disability, a school district must conduct a re-evaluation of the
student to determine whether the misconduct in question is caused by the student's disability
and, if so, whether the student's current educational placement is appropriate. If it is
determined that the misconduct is not caused by the child's disability, the child may be
excluded from school in the same manner as are similarly situated children who do not have
disabilities.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 06/19/2000
Cross Refs:
IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities
Legal Refs:
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
34 C.F.R. Part 300
§ 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794; 34 CFR Part 104
§§ 160.261, 162.680, .955 - .963, 167.161 - 171, RSMo
21 U.S.C. § 812(c); 18 U.S.C. § 930
Honig v. Doe, 108 S.Ct. 592 (1988)
Light v. Parkway C-2 School District, 41 F.3d 1223 (8th Cir. 1994)
Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
28 C.F.R. Part 35
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
FILE: JFCC
CRITICAL
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Students, parents/guardians, bus drivers and school officials must work together to
provide for the safe transportation of students. The school buses, bus stops, and all other
forms of transportation provided by the district or provided incidental to a school activity
are considered school property. Students are subject to district authority and discipline
while waiting for, entering and riding district transportation. The superintendent or
designee will create and enforce administrative procedures detailing the conduct expected
of students and will make that information available to students and parents.
Riding a school bus is a privilege that the school can revoke for failure to observe the
procedures as outlined. If a student fails to observe the procedures established by the
Board of Education for safe conduct of all passengers on the bus, the school will take
disciplinary actions. Students with disabilities will be disciplined in accordance with their
Individualized Education Program (IEP) or applicable law. The bus driver or other
authorized personnel shall report all misbehavior or dangerous situations to the principal
as soon as possible. The nature and severity of punishment and the availability of less
severe but equally effective means of discipline will be considered when determining the
action to be taken. A student who repeatedly fails to follow bus rules will face
progressively more severe consequences with the maximum consequence being
exclusion from riding the school bus and suspension/expulsion from school.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms
for related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 10/07/2002
Cross Refs:
EEA, Student Transportation Services
JG, Student Discipline
JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records
Legal Refs:
§§ 160.261, 571.030, RSMo.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.
34 C.F.R. Part 300
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
FILE: JFCH
CRITICAL
STUDENT ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE
The Kirkwood School District R-VII is concerned with the health, welfare and safety of the students.
Therefore, use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession or being under the influence of unauthorized
prescription drugs, alcohol, narcotic substances, unauthorized inhalants, controlled substances,
illegal drugs, counterfeit substances and imitation controlled substances is prohibited on any school
property, in any school-owned vehicle or in any other school-approved vehicle used to transport
students to and from school or school activities. This prohibition also applies to any schoolsponsored or school-approved activity, event or function, such as a field trip or athletic event, where
students are under the jurisdiction of the school district. The use, sale, transfer or possession of
drug-related paraphernalia is also prohibited.
For the purpose of this policy a controlled substance shall include any controlled substance,
counterfeit substance or imitation controlled substance as defined in the Narcotic Drug Act, Section
195.010, RSMo., and in schedules I, II, III, IV and V in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances
Act, 21 U.S.C. 812(c).
Students may only be in possession of prescription or nonprescription medication as detailed in
Board policy JHCD.
The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct searches, which are
reasonable in scope, of persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of this policy. Such
searches shall be conducted in accordance with Board policy JFG.
Any student who, after given an opportunity to present his or her version of the incident, is found by
the administration and/or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up
to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the district's discipline
policy, and referral for prosecution. Strict compliance is mandatory. The principal shall immediately
report all incidents involving a controlled substance to the appropriate local law enforcement agency
and the superintendent. All controlled substances shall be turned over to the local law enforcement
agency.
Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related
information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Cross Refs:
Last Revised: 08/18/2003
GBEBA, Drug-Free Workplace
IGAEA, Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco
JFG, Interrogations, Interviews and Searches
JG, Student Discipline
JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion
JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities
JGF, Discipline Reporting and Records
JHCD, Administration of Medications to Students
Legal Refs:
§§ 167.115, .117, .161,.171, 195.010, 578.250 - .265, RSMo
Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 812(c)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
34 C.F.R. § 300.520
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, P.L. 107-110
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
FILE: JFCJ
CRITICAL
WEAPONS IN SCHOOL
The Board recognizes the importance of preserving a safe educational environment for students, employees and
patrons of the district. In order to maintain the safety of the educational community, the district will strictly enforce the
necessary disciplinary consequences resulting from the use or possession of weapons on school property. No
student may possess a weapon on school property at any time, except as specifically authorized during a schoolsponsored or school-sanctioned activity (i.e., theater production, historical display). School-sanctioned use requires
that firearms be non-functional and other weapons be modified to reduce the risk of injury.
School property is defined as: Property utilized, supervised, rented, leased, or controlled by the school district
including but not limited to school playgrounds, parking lots and school buses, and any property on which any
school activity takes place.
A weapon is defined to mean one or more of the following:
1.
A firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921.
2.
A blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer, explosive weapon, gas gun, knife (blade of 4
inches or more), knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle, shotgun, spring gun, switchblade knife, as
these terms are defined in § 571.010, RSMo.
3.
A dangerous weapon as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 930(g)(2).
4.
All knives and any other instrument or device used or designed to be used to threaten or assault, whether for
attack or defense.
5.
Any object designed to look like or imitate a device as described in 1-4.
Pursuant to the Missouri Safe Schools Act and the federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994, any student who brings
or possesses a weapon as defined in#1 or #2 above on school property or at any school activity will be suspended
from school for at least one (1) calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities.
The suspension or expulsion may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the
superintendent to the Board of Education.
Students who bring or possess weapons as defined in #3, #4 and #5 and not otherwise included in #1 and #2, will
also be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the appropriate legal
authorities.
Students with disabilities who violate this policy will be disciplined in accordance with policy JGE.
This policy will be submitted annually to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education along with
a report indicating any suspensions or expulsions resulting from the possession or use of a firearm as defined in
18 U.S.C. § 921. The report will include the name of the school in which the incidents occurred, the number of
students suspended or expelled and the types of weapons involved.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information
in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 07/23/2001
Cross Refs: ECA, Building and Grounds Security
JG, Student Discipline
JGD, Student Suspension and Expulsion
JGE, Discipline of Students with Disabilities
Legal Refs:
§§ 160.261, 571.010, .030, RSMo
18 U.S.C. § 921
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Gun-Free Schools Act of
1994
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
FILE: JFCF
BASIC
HAZING AND BULLYING
General
The Kirkwood R-VII School District prohibits all forms of hazing, bullying and student intimidation.
Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate conduct will be disciplined in accordance with
JG-R. Such discipline may include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and
removal from participation in activities. Students who have been subjected to hazing or bullying are
instructed to promptly report such incidents to a school official.
In addition, district staff, coaches, sponsors and volunteers shall not permit, condone or tolerate any
form of hazing or bullying or plan, direct, encourage, assist, engage or participate in any activity that
involves hazing or bullying. District staff will report incidents of hazing and bullying to the building
principal. The principal shall promptly investigate all complaints of hazing and bullying and shall
administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy. District staff who violate this
policy may be disciplined or terminated.
The district shall annually inform students, parents, district staff and volunteers that hazing and
bullying is prohibited. This notification may occur through the distribution of the written policy,
publication in handbooks, presentations at assemblies or verbal instructions by the coach or sponsor
at the start of the season or program.
Definitions
Hazing -- For purposes of this policy, hazing is defined as any activity, on or off school grounds, that a
reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a
student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the
purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group,
class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student
organization or school-sponsored activity.
Hazing may include those actions that subject a student to extreme mental stress including, but not
limited to, sleep deprivation, physical confinement, forced conduct that could result in extreme
embarrassment or criminal activity, or other stress-inducing activities. Hazing may also include, but is
not limited to: acts of physical brutality; whipping; beating; branding; exposing to the elements; forcing
consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance; forcing inhalation or ingestion of tobacco
products; or any other forced physical activity that could adversely affect the physical health or safety
of an individual.
Hazing may occur even when all students involved are willing participants. Hazing does not occur
when a student is required to audition or try out for an organization when the criteria are reasonable,
approved by the district and legitimately related to the purpose of the organization.
Bullying -- For purposes of this policy, bullying is defined as repeated and systematic intimidation,
harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups.
Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs,
racial slurs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, or exclusion from a peer group.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related
information in support of this policy area.
Adopted:
Cross Refs:
04/19/2004
AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
GCPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members
GDPD, Suspension and Dismissal of Support Staff Members
IGD, District-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities
IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Information
BOARD OF
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Kirkwood School District R-7
Excellence in Education Since 1865
11289 Manchester Road
Kirkwood MO 63122-1197
EDUCATION
Phone: 314-213-6100. Fax 314-984-0002
Web: www.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
2005-2006
As elected representatives of the citizens of the Kirkwood School District R-7, the Board of Education serves as the governing body for the community's
public school system. The seven-member school board approves district policies, selects the superintendent of schools, adopts the annual budget, and
determines the tax rate. School board elections are conducted annually in April. In accordance with state law and district policy, a school board election is
not held if the number of candidates who file is equal to the number of positions to be filled by the election. Board members serve three-year, overlapping terms and receive no salary. Although individual members may hold different viewpoints, the Kirkwood Board of Education is united in its
commitment to serving children.
Member
Mr. John Glunt, President
email: jglunt5@aol.com
Mr. Matt Cottler, Vice President
email: mrckirkwood@aol.com
Term(April)
Home Address
Home Phone
2003-2006
1639 Forest Aire Dr. 63131
966-6629
2005-2006
735 N. Kirkwood Rd. 63122
821-9097
Ms. Kathy Harris, Secretary
email: kharrismo@sbcglobal.net
2004-2007
326 McCullough Ave. 63122
965-7451
Mrs. Angie Bay, Director
email: angelabay@charter.net
2004-2007
122150 Belle Meade Rd, 63131
984-0582
Mr. Ben Clark. Director
email: jclark@senniger.com
2003-2006
312 Weston Oaks Court 63122
965-1853
Mrs. Ruth Jayne, Director
email: ruthjayne@swbell.net
2005-2008
947 Cleveland Ave. 63122
966-8299
Mr. Scott Stream,Director
Email: sstream@stitzinsurance.com
2005-2008
716 Dougherty Place 63122
831-5277
MEETINGS
Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to attend regular Board of Education meetings which are open to the public and held in
the district's Administrative Services Center (ASC), 11289 Manchester Rd. Regular meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are generally
scheduled on the first and third Mondays of each month during the school year and once a month during the summer. The Board of
Education may also conduct executive session meetings which are closed to the public in compliance with Missouri "Sunshine Laws."
Closed meetings are usually restricted to student, personnel, property, or legal matters. Occasionally special meetings or board workshops
are held in public view at times other than the regularly scheduled meetings.
AGENDA
Agendas for the regular meetings are prepared by the superintendent of schools in consultation with the president of the school board.
Copies for the public are available in the Office of Public Information at the the district’s central office (ASC) and at the meetings.
Agendas are also available on the district’s website (www.kirkwood.k12.mo.us). After board approval, copies of theminutes of each
board meeting are available in the Office of the Superintendent and, the Kirkwood Public Library and on the district’s website.
ADDRESSING THE BOARD
Time is allowed at the start of each regular meeting for the public to address the board on specific agenda items or to comment on nonagenda items. Because board meetings are formal meetings held in public view, rules of order are followed and time restrictions are
placed on discussions. The president of the board is responsible for managing the time allowed for public discussion, the appropriateness
of the subject, and the amount of time allowed individual speakers. Residents who wish to make public comment are asked to complete a
“Request to Address the Board" card available at the meeting and to present it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. Speakers are
also asked to provide copies of their written remarks for distribution to board members and the administration. In general, the Board of
Education does not act immediately upon requests put before it from the floor. Often such matters are referred to the superintendent for
study and appropriate follow-up.
CONTACTING BOARD MEMBERS
To express their views in less formal settings. Kirkwood School District residents are welcome to contact board members by mail in care
of the district offices, 11289 Manchester Rd.. Kirkwood 63122-1197. Board members are also agreeable to accepting correspondence at
their homes either by regular mail or e-mail.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
in the
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Kirkwood School District is committed to working with parents to meet the educational needs of all of our students. A
variety of special services are available in our schools to assist students whose educational needs require supports beyond
what is typically provided within the general classroom. These services include: supplementary reading interventions for
students experiencing difficulties with reading and writing skills; special education services or Section 504
accommodations for students with disabilities; gifted education/supports for students identified as having highly advanced
learning capabilities through our REACH program (grades K-8); language assistance/interventions for students who have
limited English language skills; one-on-one mentoring for students who benefit from working with a caring adult role
model at school. In addition, our Collaborative School offers an alternative educational environment for students in grades
6-12 who have not been successful in our general education programs.
Should your child require special assistance, his or her classroom teacher is the first person you should contact for guidance
on how we can best work together to support your child’s educational needs. Other key building staff include your child’s
counselor, school nurse, principal and assistant principal. If your child is already participating in a special program, or if
you believe your child may be in need of special services, you may wish to contact the special programs teacher in your
child’s school for assistance. Other district staff who are available to assist you when your child has special needs include
the following:
Special Program/Service
District Contact
Phone
Special Education
Section 504 Accommodations
Gifted Education - REACH
Reading and Literary Programs
Alternative Education/
Collaborative School
Dr. Thurma DeLoach
314-213-6106
Kirkwood School District: Executive Director of Special Programs
deloact@gw.kirkwood.K12.mo.us
Special Education
Melissa Sandbothe
314-213-6136 x 3601
Kirkwood School District: Coordinator Early Childhood Special Education
sandbom@gw.kirkwood.K12.mo.us
Carolyn Marren
314-213-6100 x 1422
Special Education Building Coordinator for Kirkwood High School,
North Middle, Nipher Middle Schools
Angie O’Brien
314-213-6100 x 6302
Special Education Building Coordinator for Keysor, North Glendale,
Robinson, Tillman and Westchester Elementary Schools
Mary Ann Tietjens
314-989-8477
Special School District: Executive Director South Region
Jeff Wood
Special School District: Transportation Director
314-989-7118
Heidi Ford
Elementary Communication Arts Facilitator
K-12 Reading Interventions
fordhei@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 3924
Sherri Kulpa
Secondary Communication Arts Facilitator
kulpash@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 3927
English as a Second Language
Amy Stephens - District ESL Teacher
stephea@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 1125
Community Mentors/
Service Learning
Wendy Tillmon - Coordinator
Tillmow@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us
314-213-6100 x 5114
Reading and Literary
Programs
Special Education Parent Advisory Council
The Kirkwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) was developed to provide professional and
supportive connections among parents and school staff who share an interest in promoting the education of
children with disabilities.
Kirkwood’s District-Level PAC meets several times each year to share information and seek input from parents
on district planning for special education and related supports for students. These meetings are open to everyone
and are announced in the Parent Handbook and Buzz book each year. If you would like to be on the mailing list
for meeting reminders, contact Stella Luedde, Executive Secretary for Special Programs at 314-213-6106 with
your home or e-mail address.
The following Parent Advisory Council calendar has been established for the 2005/2006 school year:
Date
Time
Location
Topic
Thursday, October 6, 2005
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ASC Board Room
Supporting siblings of
children with disabilities
Thursday, March 16, 2006
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ASC Board Room
Exploring summer activities
for children & youth with
special needs
In cases of inclement weather, meetings will be canceled. Please call Stella Luedde at 314-213-6106
if you are uncertain.
School-Based Parent Supports
In addition to district-level PAC workshops and discussions, school-based supports are offered through the
volunteer efforts of parents of children with disabilities. Each school has a team of parent volunteers who
provide a variety of activities designed to assist and support families in parenting children with special needs.
These supports and activities typically include:
parent coffees with school and special education staff several times each year
school-based disability awareness events for students planned in collaboration with school staff
Parent to Parent Support Connections (upon individual parental request)
School PAC participation in the School PTO and other school-based parent involvement activities
School-Level Parent Advisory Contacts for 2005/06:
Keysor
Jama Anthony-Petter
314-822-7562
Steve Fuller
314-965-2733
Tillman
Sharon Meyers
314-909-1545
Theresa Waigand
314-909-0851
North Middle School
Betsy Collen
314-909-6808
Jen Sandefur
314-965-9095
North Glendale
Carol Doelling
314-935-4245
Tami Watson
314-965-3397
Westchester
Jane Concagh
314-835-1983
Kirkwood High School
Ellen Stream
314-822-0556
Judy Niehaus
314-821-7113
Laurie Peick
314-364-4597
Robinson
Lisa Beck
314-821-2741
Kirkwood Early Childhood
Meghan Stewart
314-965-6525
KIRKWOOD R-7 SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Required Parental
Notifications and Policies
PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities
who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including
children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and
children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are
advancing from grade to grade. The Kirkwood School District, in partnership with the Special School
District of St. Louis County, assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to
all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities
include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental
retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning
disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and
young child with a developmental delay.
The Kirkwood School District through its Early Childhood Special Education Program, assures that it
will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of
early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps Program.
The Kirkwood School District in partnership with the Special School District of St. Louis County,
assures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by the agency for the
purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities
may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request
amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate,
misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file
complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education concerning alleged
failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).
The Kirkwood School District (ages 3-5) and the Special School District of St. Louis County (ages 521) has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of State Regulations for the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This Plan contains the agency’s policies and
procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally
identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with
General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This Plan is available for public review during regular
school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.
Local school districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children
with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) that reside in the district.
This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential
and must include: name of the child; parent/legal guardian’s name/address; birth date and age of the
child; the child’s disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability
or know of a child with a disability that is not attending the public school, please contact Dr. Thurma
DeLoach or the Special School District of St. Louis County.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
Revised: May, 2003
August 20, 2005
Dear R-7 Parent/Guardian,
As we begin this new school year, I am writing to share with you the specific expectations for reading
achievement established by Senate Bill 319 for all children in Missouri. Students in grades three
through six are affected by this law in the following ways:
Third Graders
•
The reading level of students must be determined before the end of their
third grade year.
Fourth Graders
•
An additional 30 hours of reading instruction must be offered outside of
the regular school day to all fourth grade students reading more that one year below
grade level. These students may be required to attend summer school.
•
Students reading more than one year below grade level at the end of grade
four will be required to attend summer school. If, by the end of summer school, they
are still reading more than a year below grade level, they must be retained in the fourth
grade and continue to receive additional reading instruction.
Fifth and Sixth Graders
•
Fifth and sixth grade students reading more than one year below grade
level must:
1)
Be tested annually
2)
Have a reading intervention plan, and
3)
May be required to attend summer school
•
If, by the end of sixth grade, a student is still reading more than one year
below grade level, the law requires that this information be recorded in the student’s
permanent record file for as long as the student reads below grade level.
Students who are exempt from Senate Bill 319 requirements:
•
•
•
Students with disabilities receiving IEP based special education services;
Students with Section 504 Accommodation Plans which specifically address reading;
Students with Limited English Proficiency;
•
Students whose cognitive ability appears to limit reading development.
The Kirkwood R-7 School District is committed to strong reading achievement on the part of all
students. We are proud that most of our students score well on the reading portion of the Missouri
Assessment Program (MAP test) as compared to other students in the state. It is also true that some
students have not yet achieved the expected levels of reading achievement we seek for all. Therefore,
we are committed to offering reading intervention services for all students, including those who are
exempt from Senate Bill 319 requirements.
In response to Senate Bill 319, the staff of Kirkwood R-7 School District will:
•
Determine the reading levels of all students during the first quarter of each school year using a
variety of reading assessments.
•
Notify parents by the end of the first quarter if their child is identified as a below grade level
reader.
•
Develop an appropriate reading intervention plan for every below grade level reader and
provide research-based and meaningful reading instruction.
•
Monitor the reading progress of all students and keep parents informed about their child’s
development of reading skills.
If your child’s instructional reading level is assessed to be more than one year below grade level, the
literacy specialist or special education teacher will notify you of the recommended reading intervention
services. Specific information about your child’s reading achievement will be shared with you during
parent conferences in November. Thank you for your on-going support as we work to provide the best
for every R-7 student.
Sincerely,
Deborah S. Holmes, Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction
KIRKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Excellence in Education Since 1865
11289 Manchester Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-213-6100 ▪ FAX 314-984-0002
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Required Parental Notifications
Our district is required to inform you of certain information that according to The No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), you have the right to know.
Upon your request for information about a teacher's certification, our district is required to provide to you in a
timely manner, the following information:
► Whether the teacher has met state certification criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the
teacher provides instruction.
► Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state
qualifications or licensing criteria have been waived.
► Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications
► What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the
teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.
In addition to the information that parents may request, districts must provide to each individual parent
► Information on the achievement level of their child in each of the state academic assessments as required
under (NCLB); and
► Timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive
weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.
Please contact your child's principal should you want to request this information.
Annual Notification/Student Records
The protection of student rights has always been a top priority of the Kirkwood School District. This
document is distributed annually to all parents and students in order to comply with state and federal
requirements to notify the parents/guardians and eligible students of their rights with respect to the
student’s educational records.
In general, a student’s educational record includes any information maintained by the school district,
which contains information directly related to a student. A major exception would be a personal record
kept by a staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record and is not
accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of
age certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records. Parents or eligible students
should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies, as precisely as possible,
the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and
notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible
student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school
to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading or in violation of the student’s
privacy. They should write the principal or appropriate official, clearly identify the part of the
record they want to change and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school
decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will
notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment.
3. The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the
student’s education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the
school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member; a person serving on
the School Board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a
special task; or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or
grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A
school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education
record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school
discloses education records without consent to officials of another student district in which a
student seeks or intends to enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures
by the school with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that
administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.
5. Directory Information may be released by school officials. This includes print and electronic
publications of the school district that, if disclosed, would not be considered as determined by
the Kirkwood School District as harmful or an invasion of privacy. This information may be
released without prior written consent to parent and student organizations for marketing
purposes, such as for “buzz” books produced in the fall, and to outside organizations including,
but not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks in the spring.
In addition two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military
recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names addresses and
telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s
information disclosed without their prior written consent. Such information is also considered
a “public record” which must be released upon demand to any person who requests it, under the
Missouri Sunshine Law. If a parent, guardian, person acting as a student’s parent in absence of
a parent or guardian, or the student (if 18 or older), does not want the district to release the
information listed below, they must notify the district in writing within 10 days of receiving
this notification of the information they do not want released.
The following “Directory Information” may be released without obtaining parental consent:
Student’s name, parent’s name, address, telephone number, electronic mail address, date
and place of birth, grade level, major field of study, enrollment status, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports, photographs, weight and height of members
of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, honors, awards received, most recent
previous school attended.
The district has determined that the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC)
and its officers, employees and agents are school officials with legitimate educational
interests because they act for and on behalf of the district with respect to transfer
students and the transfer program, and because they seek to advance the interest of both.
A transfer student’s attendance records and other educational records relevant to the
student’s participation in the program or to the program itself may accordingly be
disclosed to VICC without obtaining written consent from the parent/guardian or
eligible student.
The Executive Director of Student Services has district-wide responsibility for student educational
records and, as such, is the custodian of the records. Anyone having questions regarding school policy
relating to student records is welcome to contact the Executive Director of Student Services at:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
11289 Manchester Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-213-6105
Washins@gw.kirkwood.k12.mo.us.
Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
(PPRA)
PPRA affords parents and students who are 18 or emancipated minors (“eligible student”) certain
rights regarding our conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and
certain physical exams. These include the right to:
•
Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the
following protected areas (“protected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or
in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education.
1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
3. Sex behavior or attitudes;
4. Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers;
7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
•
Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of –
1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding;
2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of
attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the
immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis
screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law;
and
3. Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from
students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others.
•
Inspect, upon request and before administration or use –
1. Protected information surveys of students;
2. Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above
marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and
3. Instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
The Kirkwood School District R-7 developed policies regarding these rights, as well as arrangements
to protect student privacy in the administration of protected surveys and the collection, disclosure, or
use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. The district will notify
parents and eligible students of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after
any substantive changes. The district will also notify parents and eligible students, at least annually at
the start of each school year of the specific or approximate dates of the following activities and provide
an opportunity to opt a student out of participating in:
•
•
•
Collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales or other distribution.
Administration of any protected information survey not funded in whole or in part by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening as described above.
Parents/eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
FILE: AC
CRITICAL
NONDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT
The Board of Education believes in the right of every student to receive equal opportunities in all
educational programs and activities conducted by the school district. The Board also believes in
the right of every qualified individual to expect fair and equal treatment both as an applicant for
employment and as an employee.
It is the policy of the Board to accord equal consideration and impartial treatment regardless of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socioeconomic status, marital status, gender, age,
disabling conditions or organizational memberships. This policy will prevail in all matters
concerning the staff, the students, the public, the educational programs and services of the district
and individuals with whom the Board does business.
A.
Anti-Discrimination Law Compliance
As a political subdivision, employer, recipient of federal funds and educational institution,
the Board of Education is prohibited from, and hereby declares a policy against, engaging
in unlawful discrimination, including harassment creating a hostile environment, on the
basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or use of
leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act, in its programs, activities and with
regard to employment. The Board is an equal opportunity employer.
Marital, maternal or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of district
students to receive an education. Those students are eligible to participate in all activities
and receive all honors the same as any other students enrolled in the school district.
B.
Collateral Prohibitions
As part of this obligation, the Board is also prohibited from, and declares a policy against:
(1)
Retaliatory actions based on making complaints of prohibited discrimination or
participation in an investigation, formal proceeding or informal resolution
concerning prohibited discrimination;
(2)Aiding, abetting, inciting, compelling or coercing discrimination; and
(3)
Discrimination against any person because of such person’s association with a person
protected from discrimination due to one or more of the above-stated
characteristics.
In order to avoid any issue of sexual harassment, discrimination or inappropriate behavior,
no employee of Kirkwood School District may date or become romantically involved with
any student. The terms "date" and "romantically involved" will be given the widest possible
interpretation.
C.
Compliance Officer Appointment
To ensure that these obligations are met, the Board designates the following individual to
act as the district’s nondiscrimination laws compliance coordinator, who shall also be the
appointee for all laws specifically mandating such an appointment, and who shall have the
duty of keeping the superintendent informed of the state of compliance with this policy
districtwide:
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Kirkwood School District R-VII
11289 Manchester Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122-1122
Phone: 314-213-6100; Fax: 314-213-6190
D.
Reporting and Complaint
Complaints and reports regarding discharge of the duties summarized in this policy should
be addressed to the compliance coordinator. Any employee of the district or member of the
Board of Education who becomes apprised of a possible violation of this policy must report
the matter to the coordinator. In the event the compliance coordinator is the subject of a
report that would otherwise be made to the compliance coordinator, reports should instead
be directed to the superintendent, who will assume the coordinator’s duties for the purpose
of that complaint.
E.
Grievance Procedure and Resolution of Complaints
The administration will establish an effective grievance procedure and take any other
actions necessary to carry out this policy, with due regard for the substantive and
procedural rights of all parties concerned.
F.
Confidentiality and Records
To the extent permitted by law, any public record held by this school district that is
generated or received pursuant to this policy shall be closed and available only to the
Board acting as a quorum, a committee appointed by the Board to carry out this policy on a
permanent or ad hoc basis, the compliance coordinator and other administrators whose
duties require access to the record in order to carry out this policy. Such persons may
share access, on an individual basis, to such records with complainants or participants in a
grievance or other resolution, only to the extent such disclosure promotes the purposes of
this policy and is not prohibited by FERPA or any other law. Certain other limited
disclosures may be required when material in the records is integral to an action affecting a
constitutionally recognized property or liberty interest.
G.
Public Notice and Dissemination
A copy of this policy will be posted in a public area of each building used for instruction
and/or administrative offices. A copy of this policy will also be distributed annually to
employees, parents or guardians, and students. The administration is directed to further
publicize this policy and provide for such training or instruction as necessary to ensure
districtwide compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including instruction in recognizing
behavior indicative of a violation of this policy.
H.
Limitations
Nothing in this policy shall be construed as creating a cause of action. Neither the
proscriptions of, nor actions taken under, this policy shall on that basis estop the Board
from fully arguing for or against the existence of any fact and the scope or meaning of any
law in any forum.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 07/23/2001
Cross Refs:
EHB, Technology Usage
GBCB, Staff Conduct
GBEBB, Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing
GBH, Staff/Student Relations
GBM, Staff Complaints and Grievances
GCD, Professional Staff Hiring
GDC, Support Staff Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies/Hiring
IGBA, Programs for Students with Disabilities
IGBCB, Programs for Migrant Students
IGBH, Programs for Limited English Proficient/Language Minority Students
IGD, District-Sponsored Extracurricular Activities and Organizations
IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics
JFH, Student Complaints and Grievances
KL, Public Complaints
Legal Refs:
P.L. 92-318, Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX 45 CFR, Parts 81, 86 (Federal
Register, June 4, 1975; August 11, 1975)
"Notice of Nondiscrimination," Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Ed., September
1996
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq.
Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794
Family and Medical Leave Act, Prohibited Acts, 29 U.S.C. § 2615
Fair Labor Standards Act, Equal Pay Provisions, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq.
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6101 et seq.
Missouri Human Rights Act, §§ 213.010 et seq., RSMo.
Female Employees' Wages, §§ 290.400 et seq., RSMo.
Gebser et al. v. Lago Vista Ind. School Dist., 118 S.Ct. 1989 (1998)
Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 118 S.Ct. 2275 (1998)
Burlington Industries v. Ellerth, 118 S.Ct. 2257 (1998)
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore, 118 S.Ct. 998 (1998)
Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc., 510 U.S. 17 (1993)
Davis v. Monroe County Bd. of Ed., 120 F.3d (11th Cir. 1997), Cert. granted, S.Ct.
(1998)
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
FILE: AC-R
CRITICAL
NONDISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT COMPLIANCE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
I.
II.
Overview of Discrimination/Harassment
A.
Hostile Environment - "Harassment": Harassment, including sexual harassment and
racial harassment, is one theory of establishing that a person has been illegally
discriminated against. Behavior, based upon the protected classifications listed in
policy AC, whereby the school or work environment becomes permeated with
intimidation, ridicule and insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the
conditions of a student’s participation in the district’s programs and activities, or of
an employee’s employment, can amount to prohibited discrimination and is
therefore within the prohibitions of policy AC. Any intimidation, ridicule or insult that
is based on a reason listed in policy AC, including gender or race, is to be reported
to the nondiscrimination compliance coordinator (“compliance coordinator”). In
addition, unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and
other unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature can
contribute to rendering an environment hostile, and thereby discriminatory, on the
basis of gender. A person’s age and the relationship between the parties are
factors which can make conduct unwelcome even in the absence of an obvious
negative reaction by the victim. The harasser and the victim need not be of a
different gender, race, etc.
B.
"Quid pro Quo": This is another form of behavior that can amount to discrimination on
the basis of gender. This occurs when an employee’s supervisor makes job
benefits or refraining from adverse action conditional upon submission to
unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other
unwelcome verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Similarly,
“quid pro quo” harassment also occurs when an employee of the district, in real or
apparent authority over a student, conditions the student’s participation in the
district’s programs or bases educational decisions upon submission to unwelcome
sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome
verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It is extremely important
that any person who knows of or experiences such “quid pro quo” behavior,
whether or not the threatened action or promised favor was carried out,
immediately notify the district’s nondiscrimination compliance coordinator.
C.
If harassment is occurring, there may be a variety of witnesses to discrete actions that
may not of themselves seem of particular gravity. Also, victims may be unwilling to
report or, because of their youth, may not understand the prohibited nature of some
conduct. Only a central repository of all such reports from the entire district
community can allow the compliance coordinator to effectively detect and remedy
potentially illegal discriminatory harassment before its severity or pervasiveness
causes the district to fail in its compliance obligations. What constitutes
discrimination by harassment depends on the facts of each situation, and therefore
doubt as to whether to report to the compliance coordinator should be resolved in
favor of reporting, so that the compliance coordinator has more, rather than less,
information about a situation.
Overview of Procedural Components
A.
General
1.
This grievance procedure exists to provide formal resolution of complaints that
policy AC has been violated. It does not prohibit the informal adjustment of
any complaint. Pursuit of informal adjustment is not a valid reason for
missing a filing deadline, but a timely filed complaint may be continued by
consent of the parties in order to allow pursuit of informal adjustment.
2.
The compliance coordinator should be informed of the progress of all informal
adjustments and grievances at each step by the district employee
responsible for each step of a grievance, so that the compliance
coordinator may keep abreast of all matters concerning policy AC and be
ready at any time to report on the same to the superintendent, Board or an
outside agency.
3.
Where a statute, administrative rule, or Board policy provides a scheme for
resolutions of complaints arising under that statute, rule or policy, this
grievance procedure shall not be applicable.
4.
When, based upon reported information and/or investigation, the compliance
coordinator finds a likely violation of policy AC, the compliance coordinator
shall so inform the superintendent, regardless of whether a complaint has
been filed. Lack of a complaint will not preclude appropriate remedial
action by the district upon a finding by the superintendent of a violation of
policy AC, nor will the existence of a complaint or its outcome hinder the
superintendent in enforcing policy AC. Lack of a remedial action does not
preclude a disciplinary action, and vice versa.
5.
In addition to keeping the superintendent informed of likely violations of policy
AC throughout the district, the compliance coordinator should also
confidentially contact putative victims of likely violations of policy AC to
investigate, further explain policy AC if necessary, and make sure the
putative victim is aware of the grievance procedure.
6.
Actions involving employees or students implemented as remedial action for a
violation of policy AC are not exempt from such constitutional due process
requirements as apply case-by-case to such an individual and/or the
nature of the action taken. However, this regulation is not meant to provide
any additional substantive or procedural rights to employees or students
who must be involved in remedial actions.
7.
If a person designated to hear a complaint or appeal is the subject of the
complaint, the next highest step in the grievance process will be used.
8.
Deadlines herein are directory only, and not mandatory, upon the district. If more
than twice the allotted time has expired without a response, appeal may be
taken to the next step.
9.
Persons alleged to have violated policy AC, and/or persons necessarily involved
in resolution of complaints, will have access to written grievance materials
only in the event that remedial or disciplinary action is actually
implemented, and then only on a need -to-know basis or as required by the
constitution. Participants must understand that FERPA may prevent the
disclosure of some records or actions to complainants, including in the
written responses called for in these regulations.
10.
Failure to prosecute an appeal within the timelines given will be deemed as
acceptance of the findings and any remedial action of the last level used.
11.
All documents, communications and records pertaining to this grievance
procedure will be kept separate from personnel records of employees.*
12.
The district will not be relieved of its responsibility to respond to a complaint filed
under this grievance procedure by the fact that an outside enforcing
agency has received a complaint arising from the same circumstances.
13.
B.
III.
The compliance coordinator will make follow-up inquiries on completed
grievances and informal adjustments to assure that remedial actions have
been effective, and to assure that no violation of policy AC persists or has
been caused by the grievance or adjustment itself.
Definitions Used in This Procedure
1.
Complaint - Submission to the responsible district official of a written and signed
allegation that there has been a violation of policy AC, which states: date of
filing, discrimination category at issue (e.g., gender, national origin, etc.),
names of persons involved including possible witnesses, facts alleged to
have happened, a statement of why the facts constitute a violation of policy
AC, a suggestion of the remedy desired, and a statement of any informal
adjustment attempts or progress within the complainant’s knowledge as of
the date of the complaint. Exhibits may be attached.
2.
Complainant - A person who, by the filing of a complaint under this procedure,
claims to be the victim, or the parent or guardian of a student who claims
the student was a victim of discrimination in violation of policy AC.
3.
Appeal - An appeal requires the filing of the original complaint and exhibits, all
decisions rendered by district officials at any lower levels in the grievance
process, a statement of why the decision being appealed from is
inadequate or incorrect, and a statement of the progress of any informal
adjustment known to the complainant.
Procedure
A.
Level I -- A complaint should be filed with the district’s compliance coordinator. If a
complaint is filed with any other administrator, the administrator will immediately
forward any complaint received to the compliance coordinator. The compliance
coordinator may, in his or her discretion, assign the principal of the building
concerned to investigate the matter, unless the principal is a subject of the
complaint. Likewise, the principal may delegate an assistant principal to investigate
the matter unless the assistant principal is a subject of the complaint. If the
compliance coordinator does not assign a principal to investigate the matter, then
the compliance coordinator will conduct the investigation.
Regardless of who investigates the complaint, an investigation will be conducted
within a normal limit of five (5) working days after submission of a complete
complaint, including such hearings or ex parte interviews as are reasonably
necessary, including contacting witnesses identified by the complaint. The
investigator will then issue a written response to the complaint: (1) Summarizing
the facts, (2) Making conclusions on whether they constitute a violation of policy
AC and (3) if a violation of policy AC is found, stating what remedial action will be
implemented at the school level or sought from the central administration.
B.
Level II -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level I decision, appeal may
be taken to the nondiscrimination compliance coordinator. If the compliance
coordinator conducts the initial investigation, an appeal may be taken to the
superintendent, as outlined in Level III. The compliance coordinator will meet with
the complainant as soon as workably possible to review the appellate materials,
further discuss the complaint and take any additional evidence the complainant has
to offer. The compliance coordinator may make additional investigations, including
hearings or ex parte interviews, or may remand the complaint to Level I for further
investigations. Within a normal limit of five (5) working days, the compliance
coordinator will issue a written response to the appeal summarizing his or her
findings and stating what, if any, remedial actions will be recommended to the
superintendent and/or the building-level administration for implementation.
C.
Level III -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level II decision, appeal may
be taken to the superintendent. If the compliance coordinator conducts the initial
investigation, an appeal may be taken to the superintendent within five (5) working
days after receiving the Level I decision. If the superintendent is the compliance
coordinator, an appeal of the superintendent’s decision may be made to the Board
of Education as outlined in Level IV. If the superintendent is the subject of the
complaint, an appeal of the compliance coordinator’s decision may be made to the
Board of Education as outlined in Level IV.
The superintendent may refer the matter to an assistant or associate
superintendent, general counsel, or outside counsel, to act as designee and
prepare a final decision for signature and implementation. The superintendent or
designee will review the appeal materials, conduct further investigations or
hearings at the superintendent's or designee’s discretion, and seek counsel if
necessary. Within a normal limit of ten (10) working days, the superintendent will
issue a written decision upon the appeal stating whether a violation of policy AC is
found and, if so, stating what remedial actions will be implemented. A copy of the
appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the
superintendent.
D,
Level IV -- Within five (5) working days after receiving the Level III decision, appeal
may be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the
superintendent. If the superintendent is the subject of the complaint, an appeal may
be taken to the Board of Education by filing the appeal with the compliance
coordinator or the president of the Board. The matter will be placed on the agenda
of the next scheduled meeting of the Board, for closed session unless law requires
otherwise. The complainant will be allowed to address the Board, and the Board
may call for the presence of such other persons as the Board deems necessary to
advise it on the matter and the maintenance of its compliance obligations. The
Board may conduct its procedure upon the appeal as it sees fit, and shall normally
render a written decision upon the appeal within 30 working days, for
implementation by the administration. For district purposes, and without waiving the
right to take any actions later deemed necessary for nondiscrimination mandate
compliance, the Board’s decision and any actions taken are final. A copy of the
appeal and decision will be sent to the compliance coordinator by the Board
secretary.
*
This paragraph does not include the records of a collateral disciplinary action. Records of
disciplinary actions for violations of policy AC are kept in the same manner as any other
discipline record.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for
related information in support of this policy area.
Adopted: 06/07/1999
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
Last Revised: 07/23/2001
FILE: IGBC
CRITICAL
PARENT/FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN INSTRUCTIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS
The Board of Education believes that the education of each student is a responsibility shared by the school as well as the
family. The Board recognizes the need for a constructive partnership between districts and families that will provide for
two-way communication and foster educational support for students and families.
The Board also recognizes the special importance of parental involvement to the success of its Title I, Migrant (MEP), and
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) programs. Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents will jointly develop and agree
upon a written parental involvement policy that will be distributed to parents participating in any of these programs.
In keeping with these beliefs, it is the intention of the district to cultivate and support active parental involvement and to set
and realize goals for parent-supported student learning. The district will:
1.
Provide activities that will educate parents regarding the intellectual and developmental needs of their children at all
age levels. This will include promoting cooperation between the district and other agencies or school/community
groups (such as parent-teacher groups, Head Start, Parents as Teachers, etc.) to furnish learning opportunities
and disseminate information regarding parenting skills and child/adolescent development.
2.
Implement strategies to involve parents in the educational process, including:
3.
►
Keeping families informed of opportunities for involvement and encouraging participation in various programs.
►
Providing access to educational resources for parents/families to use together with their children.
►
Keeping families informed of the objectives of district educational programs as well as of their child's
participation and progress within these programs.
Enable families to participate in the education of their children through a variety of roles. For example, family
members should be given opportunities to:
►
Provide input into district policies.
►
Volunteer time within the classrooms and school programs.
4.
Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance their understanding of effective
parent involvement strategies.
5.
Perform regular evaluations of parent involvement at each school and at the district level.
6.
Provide access, upon request, to any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum.
7.
If practicable, provide information in a language understandable to parents.
Title I Parent Involvement
District Policy
Pursuant to federal law, the district and parents of children participating in the Title I program will jointly develop and agree
upon a written parent involvement policy. This policy will describe how the agency will accomplish the following:
►
Involve parents in the joint development of the Title I program plan and in the process of reviewing the
implementation of the plan and suggesting improvements.
►
Provide the coordination, technical assistance and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning
and implementing effective parental involvement activities to improve student academic achievement and school
performance.
►
Build the schools' and parents' capacity for strong parental involvement.
►
Coordinate and integrate Title I parental involvement strategies with those of other educational programs.
►
Conduct, with the involvement of parents, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parental
involvement policy in improving the academic quality of the schools served, including identifying barriers to greater
participation by parents in activities authorized by law, particularly by parents who are economically
disadvantaged, have disabilities, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy or are of any racial or
ethnic minority background. The district will use the findings of such evaluation to design strategies for more
effective parental involvement and to revise, if necessary, the parental involvement policies.
►
Involve parents in the activities of the schools served.
School Policy
Each school receiving Title I funds will jointly develop with and distribute to parents of children participating in the Title I
program a written parental involvement policy agreed upon by such parents in accordance with the requirements of federal
law:
►
The policy must be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of
parents and the school.
►
The policy shall contain a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff and students will
share the responsibility of improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and
parents will build and develop a partnership to help children.
►
Each school participating in the Title I program will convene a meeting annually to inform parents about Title I and to
involve parents in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs, including the planning, review and
improvement of the school parental involvement policy.
Migrant Education Program Parent Involvement
Parents of students in the MEP will be involved in and regularly consulted about the development, implementation,
operation and evaluation of the Migrant Program.
Parents of MEP students will receive instruction regarding their role in improving the academic achievement of their
children.
Limited English Proficiency Parent Involvement
Pursuant to federal law, parents of LEP students will be provided notification regarding their child’s placement in and
information about the district’s LEP program.
Parents will be notified of their rights regarding program content and participation.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in
support of this policy area.
Adopted: 12/04/1995
Last Revised: 05/05/2003
Cross Refs:
CGC, State and Federal Programs Administration
JFH, Student Complaints and Grievances
JHC, Student Health Services and Requirements
JHDA, Surveying, Analyzing or Evaluating Students
KI, Public Solicitations/Advertising in District Facilities
Legal Refs:
§§ 610.010 - .028, RSMo.
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110
General Education Provisions Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232h
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
© 2002, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office
For Office Use Only: IGBC-C.1H (07/02)
FILE: KL
CRITICAL
PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
(Resolution Procedures for Federal Programs)
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all federal programs administered by the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) pursuant to federal law.
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied or
misinterpreted by school district personnel or by DESE and DESE personnel.
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, School Board member, or other person directly involved
with an activity, program or project operated under the general supervision of DESE may file a complaint. Such a complaint
must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is
allegedly being violated, misapplied or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with the following:
1.
Complaints on behalf of individual students should first be addressed to the teacher or employee involved.
2.
Unsettled matters from (1) above, or problems and questions concerning individual schools, should be presented in
writing to the principal of the school. The principal will provide a written response to the individual raising the
concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
3.
Unsettled matters from (2) above should be presented in writing to the appropriate assistant superintendent. The
assistant superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the concern within five (5)
business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
4.
Unsettled matters from (3) above, or problems and questions concerning the school district, should be presented in
writing to the superintendent. The superintendent will provide a written response to the individual voicing the
concern within five (5) business days of receiving the complaint or concern.
5.
If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it may be brought to the Board of Education.
Written comments submitted to the superintendent or the secretary of the Board will be brought to the attention of
the entire Board. The Board will address each concern or complaint in an appropriate and timely manner.
The decision of the Board shall be final except in the case of complaints concerning the administration of federal programs.
In that case the complainant may go to the appropriate section of DESE and from there on to the United States Secretary
of Education.
The Board considers it the obligation of the certified and support staff of the district to field the questions of
parents/guardians or the public. Accordingly, the district will inform patrons of this complaint procedure annually and its
availability.
Complaints regarding district compliance with nondiscrimination laws will be processed according to the grievance
procedure (AC-R) established for that purpose. Employee grievances will be processed in accordance with the established
employee grievance procedure or as otherwise required by law. All other grievances for which there is a specific policy or
procedure will be addressed pursuant to that policy or procedure.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of DESE may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal
laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied or misinterpreted by DESE itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact the Executive Director
of Student Services for the Kirkwood School District or DESE or DESE personnel.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or forms for related information in this administrative area.
Implemented: 12/04/1995
Revised:
10/20/2003
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
Portions © 2003, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office
FILE: EHB
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
The Kirkwood R-VII School District recognizes the educational and professional value of electronics-based information
technology, both as a means of access to enriching information and as a tool to develop skills that students need.
The district's technology exists for the purpose of maximizing the educational opportunities and achievement of district
students. The professional enrichment of the staff and Board and increased engagement of the students' families and
other patrons of the district are assisted by technology, but are secondary to the ultimate goal of student achievement.
Use of technology resources in a disruptive, manifestly inappropriate or illegal manner impairs the district’s mission,
squanders resources and shall not be tolerated. Therefore, a consistently high level of personal responsibility is expected
of all users granted access to the district’s technology resources. Development of students' personal responsibility is itself
an expected benefit of the district technology program.
Definitions
For the purposes of this policy and related regulation, procedures and forms, the following terms are defined:
User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources including, but
not limited to, students, employees, school Board members and agents of the school district.
User Identification (ID) -- any identifier that would allow a user access to the district’s technology resources or to any
program including, but not limited to, e-mail and Internet access.
Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to
authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.
Technology Administration
The Board directs the superintendent or designee to create rules and procedures governing technology usage in the
district to support the district’s policy, as needed.
The Board directs the superintendent or designee to assign trained personnel to maintain the district’s technology in a
manner that will protect the district from liability and will protect confidential student and employee information retained or
accessible through district technology resources. Trained personnel shall establish a retention schedule for the regular
archiving or deletion of data stored on district technology resources in accordance with the Public School District Retention
Manual published by the Missouri Secretary of State. Administrators of computer resources may suspend access to and/or
availability of the district’s technology resources to diagnose and investigate network problems or potential violations of the
law or district policies, regulations and procedures.
User Identification and Network Security
The district technology resources may be used by authorized students, employees, school Board members and other
persons such as consultants, legal counsel and independent contractors.
Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. No student, employee or other potential user will be
given an ID, password or other access to district technology if he or she is considered a security risk by the superintendent
or designee.
Users must adhere to district policies, regulations, procedures and other district guidelines. All users shall immediately
report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to an administrator or teacher.
User Agreement and Privacy
Unless authorized by the superintendent or designee, all users must have an appropriately signed User Agreement on file
with the district before they are allowed access to district technology resources. All users must agree to follow the district’s
policies, regulations and procedures.
In addition, all users must recognize that they do not have a legal expectation of privacy in any electronic communications
or other activities involving the district’s technology. A user ID with e-mail access, if granted, is provided to users of this
district's network and technology resources only on condition that the user consents in his or her User Agreement to
interception of or access to all communications accessed, sent, received or stored using district technology
Content Filtering and Monitoring
The district will monitor the online activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking
device”) on the network and/or all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will be
used to protect against access to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required
by law. Because the district’s technology is a shared resource, the filtering/blocking device will apply to all computers with
Internet access in the district. Filtering/Blocking devices are not foolproof, and the district cannot guarantee that users will
never be able to access offensive materials using district equipment. Evasion or disabling, or attempting to evade or
disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.
The superintendent, designee or the district's technology administrator may disable the district's filtering/blocking device to
enable an adult user access for bona fide research or for other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the
district's filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational
purpose or otherwise benefit the district.
Closed Forum
The district’s technology resources are not a public forum for expression of any kind and are to be considered a closed
forum to the extent allowed by law.
The district’s webpage will provide information about the school district, but will not be used as an open forum. The
district's webpage may include the district’s address, telephone number and an e-mail address where members of the
public may easily communicate concerns to the administration and the Board.
All expressive activities involving district technology resources that students, parents and members of the public might
reasonably perceive to bear the imprimatur of the school and that are designed to impart particular knowledge or skills to
student participants and audiences are considered curricular publications. All curricular publications are subject to
reasonable prior restraint, editing and deletion on behalf of the school district for legitimate pedagogical reasons.
All other expressive activities involving the district’s technology are subject to reasonable prior restraint and subject matter
restrictions as allowed by law and Board policies.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in
support of this policy area.
Adopted: 09/03/1996
Last Revised: 05/05/2003
Cross Refs:
AC, Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment
ECA, Building and Grounds Security
EGAAA, Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials
IGDB, Student Publications
IGDBA, Distribution of Noncurricular Student Publications
JO, Student Records
KB, Public Information Program
Legal Refs:
§§ 170.051, 182.827, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.095 - .099, 610.010 - .028, RSMo.
Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)
Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. 254(h)
Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2502
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g)
Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2511 et seq.
Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2701 et seq.
Reno v. ACLU, 521 U.S. 844 (1997)
Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)
FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)
Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)
Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch. Ind. Sch. Dist., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)
Urofsky v. Gilmore, 216 F.3d 401 (4th Cir. 2000)
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., 757 A.2d 412 (Pa. Comw. 2000)
Beussink v. Woodland R-IV Sch. Dist., 30 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (E.D. Mo 1998)
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
© 2002, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office
For Office Use Only: EHB-C.1C (10/02)
FILE: EHB-R
CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Technology Safety)
For the purposes of this regulation and related policy and forms, the following terms are defined:
User -- any person who is permitted by the district to utilize any portion of the district’s technology resources, including but
not limited to students, employees, School Board members and agents of the school district.
User Identification (ID) -- any identifier which would allow a user access to the district’s technology resources, or to any
program, including but not limited to e-mail and Internet access.
Password -- a unique word, phrase or combination of alphabetic, numeric and non-alphanumeric characters used to
authenticate a user ID as belonging to a user.
Student Users
No student will be given access to the district’s technology resources until the district receives a User Agreement signed
by the student and the student’s parent(s), guardian(s), or person(s) standing in the place of a parent. Students who are
18 or who are otherwise able to enter into an enforceable contract may sign the User Agreement without additional
signatures. Students who do not have a User Agreement on file with the district may be granted permission to use district
technology by the superintendent or designee in unusual situations.
Employee Users
No employee will be given access to the district’s technology resources before the district has a signed User Agreement
on file.
Authorized employees may use the district’s technology resources for reasonable, incidental personal purposes as long as
the use does not violate any provision of district policy, regulation or procedure, hinder the use of the district’s technology
for the benefit of its students or waste district resources. Any use which jeopardizes the safety, security or usefulness of
the district’s technology is considered unreasonable. Any use which interferes with the effective and professional
performance of the employee’s job is considered unreasonable. The use of the Internet in the Kirkwood School District is
intended for educational purposes.
All employees must model the behavior expected of students, exhibit the same judgment as expected of students and
serve as role models for students. Because computers are shared resources, it is not appropriate for an employee to
access, view, display, store, print or disseminate information via district resources, including e-mail or Internet access,
which students or other users could not access, view, display, store, print or disseminate, unless authorized by the district.
Board Member Users
Members of the School Board may be granted user privileges, including an electronic mail address, upon completion of a
User Agreement. Board members will set an example of responsible use and will abide by district policies, regulations and
procedures. Board members will comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.
External Users
Consultants, counsel, independent contractors, and other persons having professional business with this school district
may also be granted user privileges at the discretion of the superintendent or designee, subject to completion of a User
Agreement and for the sole, limited purpose of conducting business with the school. External users must abide by all laws,
district policies, regulations and procedures.
Privacy
A user does not have a legal expectation of privacy in the user's electronic communications or other activities involving the
district’s technology resources.
All district technology resources are considered school property. The district may maintain or improve technology
resources at any time. The district may remove, change or exchange hardware or other technology between buildings,
classrooms, employees, students or any other user at any time, without prior notice. Authorized district personnel may
load or delete new programs or information, install new equipment, upgrade any system or enter any system to correct
problems at any time.
The district may examine all information stored on district technology resources at any time. The district may monitor
employee and student technology usage. Electronic communications, all data stored on the district’s technology
resources, and downloaded material, including files deleted from a user’s account, may be intercepted, accessed or
searched by district administrators or designees at any time.
Violations of Technology Usage Policies and Procedures
Use of the district’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. A user’s privileges may be suspended pending an
investigation concerning use of the district’s technology resources. Any violation of district policy, regulations or
procedures regarding technology usage may result in temporary, long-term or permanent suspension of user privileges.
The administration may use disciplinary measures to enforce district policy, regulations and procedures. Students may be
suspended or expelled for violating the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. Employees may be disciplined or
terminated for violating the district’s policies, regulations and procedures. Any attempted violation of district policy,
regulations or procedures, regardless of the success or failure of the attempt, may result in the same discipline or
suspension of privileges as that of an actual violation.
Content Filtering and Monitoring
The district will monitor the on-line activities of minors and operate a technology protection measure (“filtering/blocking
device”) on all computers with Internet access, as required by law. The filtering/blocking device will protect against access
to visual depictions that are obscene, harmful to minors and child pornography, as required by law. Evasion or disabling,
or attempting to evade or disable, a filtering/blocking device installed by the district is prohibited.
The superintendent or designee, or the district’s technology administrator may disable the district’s filtering/blocking device
to enable an adult user access for bona fide research or other lawful purposes. In making decisions to disable the district’s
filtering/blocking device, the administrator shall consider whether the use will serve a legitimate educational purpose or
otherwise benefit the district.
General Rules and Responsibilities
The following rules and responsibilities will be followed by all users of the district technology resources:
a.
Applying for a user ID under false pretenses is prohibited.
b.
Using another person’s user ID and/or password is prohibited.
c.
Sharing one’s user ID and/or password with any other person is prohibited.
d.
A user will be responsible for actions taken by any person using the ID or password assigned to the user.
e.
Deletion, examination, copying or modification of files and/or data belonging to other users without their prior consent
is prohibited.
f.
Mass consumption of technology resources that inhibits use by others is prohibited.
g.
Use of district technology for soliciting, advertising, fund-raising, commercial purposes or for financial gain is
prohibited, unless authorized by the district.
h.
Accessing fee services without permission from an administrator is prohibited. A user who accesses such services
without permission is solely responsible for all charges incurred.
i.
Users are required to obey all laws, including criminal, copyright, privacy, defamation and obscenity laws. The school
district will render all reasonable assistance to local, state or federal officials for the investigation and prosecution
of persons using district technology in violation of any law.
j.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that is
pornographic, obscene, child pornography, harmful to minors, obscene to minors, libelous, pervasively indecent or
vulgar, or advertising any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited.
k.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information on any product or service not permitted to minors is prohibited unless
under the direction and supervision of district staff for curriculum-related purposes.
l.
Accessing, viewing or disseminating information using district resources, including e-mail or Internet access, that
constitutes insulting or fighting words, the very expression of which injures or harasses other people (e.g. threats
of violence, defamation of character or of a person’s race, religion or ethnic origin); presents a clear and present
likelihood that, because of their content or their manner of distribution, will cause a material and substantial
disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities; or will cause the
commission of unlawful acts or the violation of lawful school regulations is prohibited.
m.
Any use which has the purpose or effect of discriminating or harassing any person or persons on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, pregnancy, or use of leave protected by the Family
and Medical Leave Act or the violation of any person’s rights under applicable laws is prohibited. See policy AC
and regulation AC-R.
n.
Any unauthorized, deliberate, or negligent action which damages or disrupts technology, alters its normal
performance, or causes it to malfunction is prohibited, regardless of the location or the duration of the disruption.
o.
Users may only install and use properly licensed software, audio or video media purchased by the district or approved
for use by the district. All users will adhere to the limitations of the district’s technology licenses. Copying for home
use is prohibited unless permitted by the district’s license, and approved by the district.
p.
At no time will district technology or software be removed from the district premises, unless authorized by the district.
q.
All users will use the district’s property as it was intended. Technology or technology hardware will not be lifted,
moved or relocated without permission from an administrator. All users will be held accountable for any damage
they cause to district technology resources.
r.
All damages incurred due to the misuse of the district’s technology will be charged to the user. The district will hold all
users accountable for the damage incurred and will seek both criminal and civil remedies, as necessary.
Technology Security and Unauthorized Access
All users shall immediately report any security problems or misuse of the district’s technology resources to a teacher or
administrator.
No person will be given access to district technology if he/she is considered a security risk by the superintendent or
designee.
a.
Use of district technology resources in attempting to gain or gaining unauthorized access to any technology system or
the files of another is prohibited.
b.
Use of district technology to connect to other systems, in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system, is
prohibited.
c.
The unauthorized copying of system files is prohibited.
d.
Intentional or negligent attempts, whether successful or unsuccessful, to interfere with the ability of others to utilize
any district technology are prohibited.
e.
Any attempts to secure a higher level of privilege on the technology resources without authorization are prohibited.
f.
The introduction of computer “viruses,” “hacking” tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs into a school
computer, the school network, or any external networks is prohibited.
On-Line Safety - Disclosure, Use, and Dissemination of Personal Information
a.
All students will be instructed on the dangers of sharing personal information about themselves or others over the
Internet.
b.
Student users are prohibited from sharing personal information about themselves or others over the Internet, unless
authorized by the district.
c.
Student users shall not agree to meet with someone they have met on-line without parental approval.
d.
A student user shall promptly disclose to his/her teacher or another school employee any message the user receives
that is inappropriate or makes the user feel uncomfortable.
e.
Users shall receive or transmit communications using only district-approved and district-managed communication
systems. For example, users may not use web-based e-mail, messaging, videoconferencing or chat services,
except in special cases where arrangements have been made in advance and approved by the district.
f.
All district employees will abide by state and federal law and Board policies and district rules, including but not limited
to, policy JO and regulation JO-R, when communicating information about personally identifiable students.
g.
Employees shall not transmit confidential student information using district technology, unless designated for that use.
Employees will take precautions to prevent negligent disclosure of student information or student records.
h.
No curricular or non-curricular publication distributed using district technology will include the address, phone number,
picture or e-mail address of any student without permission.
Electronic Mail
A user is responsible for all electronic mail (“e-mail”) originating from the user’s ID or password.
a.
Forgery or attempted forgery of e-mail messages is illegal and prohibited.
b.
Unauthorized attempts to read, delete, copy or modify e-mail of other users are prohibited.
c.
Attempts at sending unsolicited junk mail, for-profit messages, or chain letters are prohibited.
d.
All users must adhere to the same standards for communicating on-line that are expected in the classroom, and
consistent with district policies, regulations and procedures.
Exceptions
Exceptions to district rules will be made for district employees or agents conducting an investigation of a use which
potentially violates the law, district policy, regulations or procedures. Exceptions will also be made for technology
administrators who need access to district technology resources to maintain the district’s resources or examine and delete
data stored on district computers as allowed by the district’s retention policy.
Waiver
Any user who believes he/she has a legitimate reason for using the district’s technology in a manner which may violate
any of the district’s adopted policies, regulations and procedures may request a waiver from the building principal,
superintendent or their designees. In making the decision to grant a waiver to a student, the administrator shall consider
the purpose, age, maturity, and level of supervision involved.
No Warranty/No Endorsement
The district makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the services, products or access it
provides. The district’s technology resources are available on an “as is, as available” basis.
The district is not responsible for loss of data, delays, non-deliveries, mis-deliveries or service interruptions. The district
does not guarantee the accuracy or quality of information obtained from the Internet, or use of its technology resources.
Access does not include endorsement of content or the accuracy of the information obtained.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information in
support of this policy area.
Approved: 11/19/2001
Legal Refs:
§§ 170.051, 171.011, 177.011, .031, 431.055, .056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.093 - .099, 570.223, 610.010 .028, RSMo.
Chapter 573, Revised Statutes of Missouri (passim)
P. L. 106-554, Children’s Internet Protection Act
P. L. 99-508, 1000 Stat. 1848, Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232(g)
Federal Wiretap Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 et.seq.
Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et.seq.
Reno v. ACLU, 117 S.Ct. 2329 (1997)
Ginsberg v. New York, 390 U.S. 629 (1968)
FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
Bethel Sch. District No. 403 v. Fraser, 478 U.S. 675 (1986)
Sony Corporation of America v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984)
Henerey by Henerey v. City of St. Charles School District, 200 F.3d. 1128 (8th Cir. 1999)
Bystrom v. Fridley High Sch., 822 F.2d 747 (8th Cir. 1987)
Urofsky v. Gilmore, __ F.3d __ (4th Cir. 2000)
J.S. v. Bethlehem Area Sch.Dist., __ A.2d __ (Pa. Comw. 2000)
Beidler v. North Thurston Sch.Dist., No. 99-2-00236-6 (Wash.Super.Ct. July 18, 2000)
Kirkwood School District R-VII, Kirkwood, Missouri
Portions © 2001, Missouri School Boards' Association, Registered in U.S. Copyright Office
For Office Use Only: EHB-R.KKW (06/01)
FILE: EHB-AFI
Critical
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement)
Student Name (printed): ____________________________________
Student ID Number:________________________________
Preferred Student Password:________________________
I have read the school district's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette guidelines. I
understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against my child, ward, or child within
my care, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district technology, and
suspension or expulsion from school.
I understand that my child's or ward's technology usage is not private and that the school district will monitor my child's or
ward's use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of
use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications sent, received or stored by my child or ward using
the district’s technology resources, pursuant to state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed
remotely.
I agree to be responsible for any unauthorized costs arising from my child’s, ward’s or child within my care’s use of the
district’s technology resources. I agree to be responsible for any damages incurred by my child, ward, or child within my
care.
 I give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school district’s technology resources
 I give permission for my child’s picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page.
 I do not give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school district’s technology resources.
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Home Address:________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________________________________________
Portions ©2001 Missouri School Boards Association
For Office Use Only EHB-AF1.KKW (6/01)
FILE: EHB-AF2
Critical
TECHNOLOGY USAGE
(Student User Agreement)
Student Name (printed): ____________________________________
Student ID Number:________________________________
Preferred Student Password:________________________
I have read the Kirkwood R-VII School District's Technology Usage policy, administrative regulations, and netiquette
guidelines and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary
action taken against me, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my child's or ward's access to district
technology, and suspension or expulsion from school.
I understand that my use of the district’s technology is not private and that the school district may monitor my use of
district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent
to district interception of or access to all communications I send, receive, or store using the district’s technology resources,
pursuant to state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely.
 I give permission for my picture to be posted on the Kirkwood School District web page.
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Student
Date
Home Address:________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone:_________________________________________________
Disclaimer: MSBA does not draft, review, revise, or provide contracts for school districts. To obtain a binding legal
contract, a district must consult its private attorney.
*******
Note: The reader is encouraged to review policies and/or procedures for related information in this
administrative area.
Implemented: 11/19/2001
Legal Refs:
§§170.051, 171.011, 177.011..031, 431.055..056, 537.525, 542.402, 569.093..099, 570.2223,
610.010..028 RSMo.
Portions ©2001 Missouri School Boards Association
For Office Use Only EHB-AF2.KKW (6/01)
2004-05 KHS TEACHER AND SUPPORT STAFF EXTENSION NUMBERS
Adams, Melissa
Albers, Michelle
Anderson, Larry
Arens, Kerry
Autry, Lisa
Bales, Mike
Banta, Ryan
Barker, Amy
Bartin, Joseph
Baumann, Bob
Becker, Bob
Behnam, Reza
Bensinger, William
Booth, Greg
Bopp. Tim
Brown, Mike
Brown, Rachel
Bubb, Susan
Busche, Debbie
Canan, Donna
Capasso, Maria
Cervenka, Julie
Champion, Thomas
Cohn, Dunell
Concannon, Donna
Cooper, Julie
Copley, Connie
Cotta, Philip
Covert, Lori
Dahlem, Katie
Dahlem, Mary
Dapron, Lisa
DeNoon, Sherry
DiAntonio, Robert
Dix, Tom
Dixon, Rhoda
Domian, Michael
Drury, David
Dubis, Linda
Embree, Lara
Fink, Lieschen
Fischer, Kelly
FitzGibbon, Peggy
Flanders, Lindsey
Flaschar, Karen
Fogarty, Carolyn
Foley, Jaclyn
Frost, Larry
Fruendt, Jennifer
Gaither-Ganim, Tom
Gavin, Michael
George, Judy
Gerstung, Molly
Gibbs, Aleta
Gibbs, Mary Ann
Giesmann, Mark
Graves, Debbie
Grawer. Kevin
Gnmes, Nancy
Gutjahr, Jeff
Hammock, Michele
1278
1160
1205
1268
1252
Hansen, Judy
Harig, Tim
Havener, Mike
Hayes, Adele
Helenkamp, Shelia
1192 Hill, Felicia
1287 Hogan, Becca
1279 Holland, Tom
1251 Holley, Dave
1402 Hufford, Pam
1233 Hughes, Pam
1273 Hundman, Julie
1187 Jackson, Janice
1240 Jackson, Patrick
1178 Jonak, Steve
1227 Jones, Margaret
1222 Joos, Tricia
1402 Kalfus, Anna
822-2008 Kalliongis, Marge
1288 Kenyon, BJ
1242 Koehler, Cindy
1046 Koeller, Becky
1239 Kirchhofer, Desi
1253 Kriewall, Randy
1197 Krisman, Ann
1210 Krus, Courtney
1270 Kuehnle, Karen
1213 Kurtz, John
1039 Larsen, Judy
1143 Layman, Judy
1047 Lindquist, Chris
1004 Loucks, Elizabeth
1031 MacDonald, Katie
1208 Mackin, John
1226 Maltzman, Jessica
1536 Manwarring, Donna
1433 McCarthy, Sean
1246 McClure, Cheryl
1248 McGhee, Connie
1296 McKeon, Linda
1223 Medelman, Carrie
1402 Menchhofer, Nancy
1041 Merrit, Jessica
1263 Meyer, Jill
1404 Meyers, Katie
1247 Miller, Jane
1220 Miller, Leslie
1225 Miller, Romona
1195 Montgomery, Maureen
1044 Nicasia, Vincent
1214 Nieman, Lori
1003 alderman, David
1244 Owens, Alison
1311 Owens, Shawn
1432 Parini, Frank
1040 Parrish. Alissa
1042 Patt, Melissa
1209 Petersen Kim
1262 Petti! Tracy
1243 Platte Steve
1023
Pratt. Deanna
1060 Pratt, Kevin
1216 Ravenscraft, Jackie
1309 Reed, Linda
1191 Reed, Phil
1287 Reising, Carolyn
1215 Rekittke, Jason
1287 Reynolds, Connie
1217 Rice, Deborah
1301 Rice, Julie
1140 Ricks, Cindy
1188 Rine, Jesse
1423 Rosenthal, Lainie
1430 Ross-Baumann, Carol
1261 Russo, Laurie
1412 Sanders, LeeAnn
1201 Sanford, Ron
1533 Schmitz, Nicole
1211 Schwent, Sharon
1245 Seibel, Laurie
1236 Shapleigh, David
1212 Shaver, Erin
1204 Shaw, Ken
1303 Shrout, Debra
1241 Sing, Karen
1305 Spiguzza, David
1150 Steinmetz, Chris
1277 Stephenson, Molly
1436 Stevener, Todd
1272 Stevens, Paula
1309 Steward, Javaris
1307 Stoney, Charlene
1734 Strecker, Nick
1287 Sullivan, Peggy
1234 Sutton, Cynthia
1431 Sweesy, Kim
1021 Taszarek, Jane
1281 Taylor, Lillie
1048 Taylor, Prudence
1045 Taysi, Sharon
1030 Teson, Bob
1218 Thomas, Brenda
1269 Townsend, Jeff
1531 Treichel, Valerie
1207 Trotier, Mel
1414 Velten, Jim
1534 Wachter, Diane
1256 Wade, Mike
1183 Watkins, Shana
1282 Watts, Margaret
1037 Webster, Kelly
1005 Wentzel, Karen
1274 Wojtow, Dan
1235 Wood, Melissa
1267 Wright, LaDonna
1219 Wrubel, Donna
1061 Yarborough, Anna
1532 Zapf Ron
1530 Zoth MIlt
1275 Zoth Molly
1117
1283
1228
1002
1179
1221
1593
1402
1284
1250
1203
1024
1027
1202
1193
1405
1194
1185
1287
1301
1060
1238
1493
1255
1411
1122
1264
1471
1410
1287
1206
1287
1491
1413
1043
1634
1401
1435
1294
1198
1254
1295
1001
1224
1535
1276
1311
1083
1305
1415
1307
1257
1271
1237
1199
1038
1303
1119
1249
1406
1265
“The Kirkwood R-7 School District does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, race, religion, age, national origin, handicap, or disability in
admissions or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and
activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the District’s
compliance with Title IX, Section 504 for student issues should contact
Dr. Shirleas Washington, Executive Director of Student Services, at
(314) 213-6105 and for employee issues, should contact Dr. Deb Ayres,
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administration, by
calling (314) 213-6103.”