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General
Information
Closed Campus
Along with other district
schools, Salamanca Senior High School maintains a closed
campus. Thus, any student who is off-campus without
parental and administrative permission is truant.
Students leaving the
building for any reason whatsoever during the school day
must check out in the attendance office; authorization to
leave will be granted following appropriate Board policy.
Senior students desiring to
leave during lunchtime are required to complete the
time/lunch release form, have it signed by their parents,
and return it to the office. Leaving campus for lunch
without the appropriate form on file may result in
disciplinary action.
Reporting Absences – Procedures
Parents are to notify the
school via telephone or parent note when an absence occurs.
When a student is ill or for some other reason is not able
to attend school, a parent or guardian is expected to notify
the attendance clerk by telephone (945-2404 ext. 430)
between 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Student Responsibilities
In the interest of
discipline and for the benefit of the entire student body,
the following rules are published for the guidance of all
concerned.
1.
All
students must report to their homeroom daily by 7:47 A.M.
for the start of school. Students who arive tardy without a
legal excuse will be treated according to the Code Of
Conduct.
2.
Students
will not adjust the windows, shades, or ventilator without
permission.
3.
The
teacher's desk and book cupboard or books and/or materials
are off limits to students.
4.
Students
with passes must have their respective teachers sign them
before leaving for an assigned area during study halls and
class.
5.
Once a
student has entered the room, he/she will not leave the room
for any reason without a pass from a teacher.
6.
No candy,
food or drinks will be brought into the classroom at any
time to be consumed except for special events approved by
the teacher.
7.
During
assembly programs, students will sit in seats assigned to
their respective homerooms.
8.
Homeroom
students are responsible for a knowledge of these rules as
well as a knowledge of all information posted on the
homeroom bulletin board. They will pay attention to and heed
all announcements given over the public address system.
Telephones
Except in cases of
emergencies, the school cannot accept messages for delivery
to students, nor allow students to use the phones in the
School Office. Students should carry enough change with
them so that they can utilize the phones that are provided
for student use. Student pay phones are turned on before
school, during lunch, and after school hours.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found Room is
located in the main office.
Missed Work
Students are responsible for
making up assignments missed due to legitimate absence upon
return to school.
It is a student’s
responsibility to request all makeup assignments from
subject teachers following absence from class.
Students who cut class or
who are truant from school are not eligible to earn credit
for make-up work.
Health Office
Minor injuries
occuring at school may be treated in the health office.
Injuries or illness of a more serious nature will be refered
to parents and the physician.
Students are to
report to the office if they become ill while in school. If
the situation warrants, they will be released from school
following parental notification.
Parental Concerns
Parents should speak with
the individual staff member involved. If the concern is not
resolved, parents should next contact the staff member’s
supervisor. Subsequently, the matter may be referred to the
principal. Finally, the matter may be appealed to the
superintendent and then to the Board of Education.
Parents/Guardians
The Board recognizes the
vital role of parents/guardians in the welfare and education
of their children and the pivotal part they play in shaping
character and values. Parents/guardians are responsible for
their child’s punctuality, attendance, cleanliness, and
propriety of dress. Parents/guardians are requested to keep
the school apprised of changes in factors in the home
situation, which may affect pupil conduct or performance.
The legal custodian of each pupil is responsible for
informing the school of any change in the pupil’s custody.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are an important element
in reporting student progress to parents. Time permits only
a limited number of conferences on days which are set aside
for this purpose. Therefore, parents and teachers should
schedule meetings in advance.
Parents
may initiate a conference by calling the school guidance
office and making an appointment with the teacher,
counselor. When a parent requests a conference with a
teacher, the teacher will make every effort to arrange a
mutually convenient time. Such conferences will be planned
around the teacher’s schedule so as not to interfere with
class time.
If a
parent cannot attend a scheduled conference, he/she should
notify the school as far in advance as possible so that
another conference time may be arranged.
Matters of Child Custody
Unless otherwise
notified, joint custody is assumed. If joint custody is
not the case, official documentation must be presented to
the school office.
Salamanca Senior
High School abides by provisions of the Buckley Amendment
with respect to the rights of non-custodial parents. In the
absence of a court order to the contrary, the school will
provide the non-custodial parent with access to the academic
records and to other school-related information regarding
the student. If there is a court order specifying that
there is to be no information given, it is the
responsiblility of the custodial parent to provide the
school with an official copy of the court order.
Pledge of Allegiance
When the pledge is being
recited in the morning, all other activity in classrooms,
offices, and the halls should cease until the pledge is
over.
Salamanca High School Student Planner and Handbook
To help your students stay
organized, the District will be providing the “Salamanca
Senior High School Student Planner” for all students.
Students are encouraged to use this planner to help them
stay organized over the course of the year. Replacement
planners can be purchased in the High School Office.
Textbooks and Equipment
Students are
responsible for the proper care and maintenance of books and
other materials loaned to them by the school. Textbooks
should be kept covered throughout the school year. Fines
will be levied at the end of the school year if books,
equipment, etc. have been damaged through misuse or
carelessness. All schoolbooks, materials, equipment, etc.
must be returned as required, or payment made for
replacements or damaged items. All accounts must be cleared
before a transcript, cap and gown, or diploma is issued.
Pass Privileges
For
the purpose of accountability, anyone in the corridors while
classes are in session must have a valid pass. Violation of
this rule may result in detention or loss of pass privileges
or both.
MEDIA CENTER
the Media
Center is intended to be the research center for your
secondary education. Our facility hosts classes working on
research projects and students with period length research
passes visiting from study hall.
Media Center
Admission Procedure:
Students who have
received a full period research pass for admission to the
Media Center should go directly to the Media Center and
should sign in on the Study Hall Sheet. Full period passes
are acceptable only if they meet the following requirements:
1.
These
passes have been issued by the Librarian Media Specialist
when the student participated in whole class library
instruction.
2.
The student
has properly completed information designated by the
Librarian Media Specialist at time of issuance.
STUDY HALL
INVITATIONS TO MEDIA CENTER
Students enrolled
in a study hall may visit the Media Center one period a day
on Study Hall invitation sheets. Study hall teachers should
try to rotate those students so as to provide all a fair
chance to visit the Media Center. Study Hall teachers will
adhere to the number of invitations designated by library
staff.
Media Center Rules
1.
Quiet, good manners, common
courstesy, and neatness are the general norms for all who
use the Media Center.
2.
All
students, faculty and staff members may borrow books from
the Media Center with the permission of the staff. Books
signed out of the Media Center should be retuned within two
(2) weeks. Any lost or damaged Media Center property will
be paid for by the person who borrowed the item.
3.
Reference
books and newspapers are not to be taken out of the Media
Center.
4.
No food or
drink is allowed in the Media Center at anytime.
VIDEOTAPES
There is a video
player in the Media Center. Students may watch video tapes
supplied by teachers or coaches. Viewing is limited to two
students at a time. Earphones must be used so other students
are not disturbed.
cOMPUTER lAB
the
Computer Lab is intended to be a research center for your
secondary education. Our facility hosts classes working on
research projects and students with period length research
passes visiting from study hall.
Computer Lab
Admission Procedure:
Students who have
received a full period research pass for admission to the
Computer Lab should go directly to the Computer Lab and
should sign in on the Study Hall Sheet. Full period passes
are acceptable only if they meet the following requirements:
3.
These
passes have been issued by the Computer Lab supervisor when
the student participated in whole class computer
instruction.
4.
The student
has properly completed information designated by the
Computer Lab supervisor at time of issuance.
STUDY HALL
INVITATIONS TO COMPUTER LAB
Students enrolled
in a study hall may visit the Computer Lab one period a day
on Study Hall invitation sheets. Study hall teachers should
try to rotate those students so as to provide all a fair
chance to visit the Computer Lab. Study Hall teachers will
adhere to the number of invitations designated by the
Computer Lab staff.
Computer Lab Rules
1.
Quiet, good manners, common
courstesy, and neatness are the general norms for all who
use the Computer Lab.
2.
No food or drink is allowed in the
Computer Lab at anytime.
3.
Any loss of computer privileges may
result in long-term loss of lab privileges.
GYMNASIUM
No food
or drink is allowed in the gymnasium or the locker rooms.
Use of the soft drink vending machines in the lobby is
prohibited during the school day.
Anyone
wishing to use the gym outside of regular school hours must
have the permission of the Athlectic Director and be
accompanied by a staff member.
POOL
The pool serves
the student body as a place of instruction and recreation.
For safety reasons, the following rules must be observed:
1.
No one may
be in the pool unless a lifeguard is present.
2.
No one
should use any equipment or the diving board without the
permission of the instructor.
3.
No one
should ever be in the water, in the filter room, or in the
instructor’s office without the expressed permission of the
instructor.
4.
There
should be no running, no pushing, no shoving, or any rough
play inside the pool area.
5.
Only one
person is allowed on the diving board at a time.
6.
No food or
drink is allowed in the pool area at anytime.
BUS RULES
All pupils must behave appropriately as passengers of a
school bus. Clearly understood and well-defined rules are
necessary for the successful management of pupils who ride
school buses.
Misbehavior problems on buses will be handled in the
following manner:
The bus driver should make an attempt to correct any
discipline problems by asking the pupil to behave, and, if
necessary, to assign seats to certain pupils.
After the driver has given verbal warnings to the pupil, a
written report must be completed and sent to the bus garage
supervisor and then the administrator. The administrator
must notify the parent/guardian of the complaint. The
action, which has been taken by the principal, will be noted
on the form, a copy of which will be sent to the bus garage
supervisor. Another copy will be retained by the
administrator.
Any student wanting to get off at a different bus stop must
have a parent permission slip and a note from the Main
Office for approval.
Cafeteria Regulations
The Board of
Education provides the students with a breakfast and lunch
program that meets federal and state requirements for
nutritional purposes.
The lunch schedule
is divided into two thirty minute periods and each student
is assigned lunch as part of his/her daily schedule.
The breakfast
schedule, because of bus scheduling and individual
schedules, will be at designated times to accommodate the
needs of the students. Students should always report to
homeroom on time for announcements.
Students are
requested to abide by the following regulations:
1.
Walk
(do not run) to the cafeteria.
2.
Do not
bring coats, jackets, or protective footwear into the
cafeteria. Materials such as books, gym wear, etc., taken to
the cafeteria should be placed at your chair and not carried
through the lunch line.
3.
Lines
move in one direction only. Do not try to cut into the
lines. Go to the end of the line. All lunches must be eaten
in the cafeteria only with the exception that seniors can
eat in the senior lounge.
4.
Students may buy milk to supplement their lunches brought
from home.
5.
Put all
papers in the waste baskets. If you see a paper accidentally
dropped, please pick it up and place it in one of the waste
baskets.
6.
Remove
all papers and straws from your tray and put them into the
waste basket before returning your tray.
7.
Before
leaving the table, be sure that the table is clean and that
the chairs are pushed under the table.
8.
Students are not permitted to go to other parts of the
building until the end of the lunch period.
9.
Unnecessary noise and boisterousness are completely out of
order.
10.
Remain
at your table and keep the exit doors free until the period
is over.
11. Do not move
the tables and chairs from one place to another.
Student Lockers
Each student is
assigned a locker for the storage of books and personal
items. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her
locker locked and in order at all times. All students are
issued a school lock for use on the school locker.
Non-school locks will be removed.
No bumper stickers
or any glued emblems should be placed inside or outside of
lockers.
Any student who
experiences difficulty with locker operation or security
should contact the Office immediately.
A student is not
permitted to change lockers or occupy an empty locker other
than the one to which he was assigned. All lockers are
regulated by the Principal. Special requests for a change
of locker must be directed to the Principal’s Office.
Student’s personal property
is subject to the applicable provision of the U.S.
Constitution and the Board Policy. Books, lockers, and
other property are considered to be the property of the
school district. The courts have ruled that since lockers
are the property of the school, the Principal of the school
has the right to search any locker where he/she feels the
integrity of the school environment may be violated and/or
in an attempt to protect other students. Student lockers
will be searched only with probable cause. Parental or
student requests for books and/or materials from lockers
does not constitute a search. Lockers remain the
exclusive property of the school and students have no
expectation of privacy with respect to lockers. Students
who fail to turn in their lock at the end of the year will
be charged a $5.00 replacement fee. Failure to clean or
remove books from your locker will result in a charge of
$10.00.
STUDENT
DISMISSAL PRECAUTIONS REGULATION
In order
to ensure student’s safety, the Building Principal maintains
a list of individuals who are authorized to obtain the
release of students in attendance at the school. No student
may be released to the custody of any individual who is not
the parent/guardian of the student, unless the individual’s
name appears on the list.
Parents/guardians may submit a list of individuals
authorized to obtain the release of their children from
school at the time of the child’s enrollment.
A
parent/guardian may amend the list at any time in writing.
Certified copies of any court orders or divorce decrees
provided by the custodial parent, which restrict a parent’s
ability to seek the release of his/her child, shall be
maintained in district offices.
If anyone
seeks the release from school of a student, he/she must
report to the school office and present satisfactory
identification to the Building Principal. If the person
seeking the release of a child exhibits to the school
official an out-of state custody order, the Superintendent
will be called.
Medical releases are
handled through both the Nurse’s Office and the High School
Office. All other reasons for release must be submitted to
the High School Office. The person seeking the student’s
release must sign the register in the office.
Sign Out
Sign out of
students will be allowed by parents by telephone in an
emergency situation only and requires approval by the
Principal.
Due to the obvious possibility of releasing students under
false pretense, it is necessary for parents to be visibly
seen in the office when signing out students prior to the
end of the school day. Names of all adults, other than legal
guardians, or parents allowed to sign out your son/daughter
should be placed on file in the high school office.
Working Papers
Students desiring to obtain working papers are to secure the
form from their respective office, complete form and have
parent/guardian sign it and return it to the nurse. The form
then will be processed according to information needed.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
The
Superintendent of Schools may close the schools or dismiss
students/staff early when hazardous weather or other
emergencies threaten health or safety.
Parents are
requested to avoid calling schools on days of poor weather;
it is important to keep school phone lines open. School
closings and delayed starting times will be announced over
local radio and TV stations. If no report is heard, it can
be assumed the schools are opening on time.
Fire Alarms
The
sounding of an intermittent alarm is the signal for fire
alarms. Students are directed to proceed in an orderly
fashion to the exit indicated, to act calmly and quickly,
and thereby to proceed to the area indicated on the
instructions posted in each room.
Remember that fire
drill practice is a protective measure for your own safety.
When the alarm
sounds, students are to proceed immediately according to
the directions posted in each classroom.
1. There must
be no talking, no running and no pushing.
2. Everyone
should exit the school building and proceed onto the school
grounds.
3. Everyone
shall remain on the grounds and reenter the building when
the signal is given to return to class. Students must
return to class as quickly as possible after the signal to
return is sounded.
Sounding of a
false alarm is a serious criminal act. Any student who
triggers an alarm purposefully or by accident when there is
no emergency will be suspended from school immediately. Any
further disciplinary response will be by judgement of the
Principal or according to police.
Parking and Automobile Registration
1.
Students
who drive to school are required to register their vehicles
with the Principal. Registration forms are available in his
office and require the signature of the student’s parent or
guardian.
2.
Students
who drive to school must have a valid operators license.
3.
Operating a
motor vehicle on school property is a privilege and may be
revoked and disciplinary action taken for conduct that
endangers the safety of others.
4.
Students
may not occupy motor vehicles during the day or retrieve
materials from their vehicles unless they receive permission
from the offce in advance.
5.
The first
five (5) rows in front of the building are reserved for
guest, faculty and staff. Student drivers are not allowed
to park in this restricted area during the school day.
6.
Students
may not operate a motor vehicle during the day unless they
are leaving campus after having been properly excused or
arriving late with parent permission.
AIDS
In accordance with NYS Guidelines, the Salamanca City
Central School District has developed a Policy and
Regulations concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Please refer any questions or concerns to the
Superintendent’s Office.
Academic Eligibility Policy
Programs
affected:
Academic Eligibility applies to all extra-curricular
participation.
Programs not
affected:
Programs whose
participation results in credit toward an academic course
and spectators at events.
Time line:
All eligibility
measures would apply for one week - Monday through Sunday.
They would automatically end after that unless renewed by
the eligibility committee.
Failing one
(1) course:
Students failing
one course will be notified by their coach/advisor on Monday
or as soon after as possible. They may still participate in
practices, contests and events provided that they attend at
least three hours of academic assistance during the week.
If the student does not fulfill his/her three hour
obligation, they may not participate in any extra curricular
contests or events the following week.
If the school
offered academic assistance program overlaps in time, the
practice for that student will commence after the student
has finished the Grade Assistance Program (GAP).
Failing two
(2) or more courses:
Students failing
two or more courses may not participate in any
extracurricular contests or events for one week. They may
participate in practices after academic assistance sessions.
They must attend at least three hours of Grade Assitance
Program (GAP).
Failure to
attend grade assistance sessions:
If an academically
ineligible student fails to attend at least three hours of a
grade assistance program (GAP) then his or her ineligibility
is automatically extended for the next week.
Reporting:
Teachers will send
a list of academically ineligible students to committee
representatives before 3:00 pm each Thursday. Students are
to be reported for failing averages or unsatisfactory
progress during the week.
Notification:
Lists of
ineligible students for each activity will be placed in the
respective coach or advisor's mailbox by Monday morning. A
mailbox will be provided for and shared by coaches and
advisors who are not regular district employees. This list
will also be posted by student number in the High School
Office window.
Scrimmages:
For the purpose of
this policy, scrimmages are considered to be practices, not
contests or events.
Rescheduling
of ineligibility:
Enforcement of
ineligibility may not be rescheduled to make ineligibility
more convenient.
Grievances:
Any challenges
to the enforcement of the policy will be heard by the
eligibility committee and may be appealed to the Principal.
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
SERVICES
The district shall provide academic intervention services to
students who have been identified as being at risk of
falling below the state learning standards in
English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or
science. Such services may include additional instruction
services and/or student support services such as guidance,
counseling, and study skills.
A student’s eligibility for academic intervention services
will be determined based on his or her performance on state
assessment examinations and/or in accordance with district
assessment procedures.
When it has been determined that a student needs academic
intervention services, the parents will be notified. The
notice will outline the reason the student needs such
services, the type of services to be provided and the
consequences of not achieving the performance standards. In
addition, the district will provide the parents with
opportunities to consult with teachers and other
professional staff, regular reports on the student’s
progress, and information on ways to monitor and work with
teachers to improve the student’s performance.
The official school
day is until 3:40 PM. Those students needing academic
intervention may be required to stay for this support.
Add/Drop Policy
Part
of the secondary high school experience should include the
exploration of new learning experiences. However, we
recognize that from time to time students in conjunction
with their parents may wish to alter their childs’ course
selection for career planning reasons.
The
following procedures will govern the process of adding or
dropping a course.
1.
All
plans to add or drop a course must begin with a counseling
session with your guidance counselor. You will need to
explain your reasons for wanting to make a change in your
schedule.
2.
At
all times students must maintain a minimum full time
enrollemnt of 6 ½ credits to be considered a full-time
student. All students enrolled in Salamanca Senior High
School must be enrolled on a full time basis unless they
have a modified graduation plan which has been previously
approved by the Committee on Special Education, the Board
and/or the Principal.
3.
During the semester, students must attend the first ten
instructional days and actively particpate in class. Should
they desire to drop the class and replace it with another
class, they must do so before the 15th day of
instruction.
Students enrolled in half year classes which begin during
the second semester must attend the first ten instructional
days and actively particpate in class. Should they desire
to drop the class and replace it with another class, they
must do so before the 15th day of instruction.
4.
All
instances of adding and dropping require the permission of
the student’s parents, the individual teacher involved and
the student’s Guidance Counselor. If for academic reasons
the teacher does not agree with the change, a parental
conference with the student, guidance counselor and
parent/guardian must take place before any change can be
made.
5.
Any
changes to a student’s schedule after the 15th
instructional day where a student voluntarily drops a class
(and replaces it with another) will be recorded on the
permanent record card as having withdrawn and a grade of 50
posted.
6.
It
is our belief in the Language (LOTE) department that it is
in the best interest of our students to continue in the
language they began in the middle school. In the event that
a student wishes to change from one language to the other
while in high school, they may do so only at the beginning
of the school year, not later than the second week of
school.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
POLICY INFORMATION SUMMARY
We
believe that school attendance is both a right and a
responsibility. The Salamanca City Central School District
wants to be an active partner with students and parents to
meet or exceed the New York State Learning Standards. We
believe that regular school attendance, academic achievement
and school completion have a positive affect on the future
adulthood of our students. To help students and parents, we
have prepared the following information to help you
understand our new Student Attendance Policy.
Our
reasons for creating a new attendance policy are:
a)
To raise
student achievement and increase student performance;
b)
To
understand attendance problems so that we can design
improvement efforts;
c)
To know the
whereabouts of every student for safety and other reasons;
d)
To create a
positive and caring school environment that encourages
regular school attendance.
e)
To meet our
obligations for compliance with new State Education
Department Regulations that required all public schools to
revise their policy on student attendance.
We hope to meet
these objectives by:
a) Promoting
improved parent involvement within the school so that the
school and family are partners in the child’s education.
b)
Implementing the Board of Education’s Comprehensive Student
Attendance Policy based upon input of the Board of
Education, administrators, teachers, students, parents and
the community.
c)
Maintaining
accurate record keeping of attendance by recording
attendance, absence, tardiness or early departure of each
student.
d)
Creating
and maintaining a positive school culture where the presence
of strong role models encourages respectful and nurturing
interactions in the school community.
e)
Developing
early intervention strategies to improve school attendance
for all students.
f)
Utilizing
data for tracking individual student attendance and trends
in student attendance patterns.
Excused and
Unexcused Absences, Tardiness and Early Departures
Based upon our District's
education and community needs, values and priorities, the
School District has determined that absences, tardiness and
early departures will be considered excused or unexcused
according to the following standards:
a)
Excused:
pre-approved
school sponsored activities,
death
in the immediate family, religious observance, quarantine,
required court appearances, doctor or health clinic visits,
pre-approved college visits, approved cooperative work
programs, military obligations, in-school suspension
Out-of School
Suspension: Students suspended from school who accept
and receive instruction will be considered “excused” for
attendance purposes (Alternative instruction as per state
regulation will be one hour per day for K-6 and 2 hours per
day 7-12).
b) Unexcused:
all other absences are considered to be unexcused.
Out-of School Suspension:
A
student’s attendance will be considered “unexcused” when
they are suspended from school and refuse to accept and
attend alternative instruction.
c)
For students in grades seven through twelve, each
student's presence or absence shall be recorded after the
taking of attendance in each period of scheduled
instruction.
d)
Unless excused by the
office, all students will be marked Tardy when they arrive
after the late bell and before the end of the first 50% of
the period.
e)
Any absence for a
school day or portion thereof shall be recorded as excused
or unexcused in accordance with this policy.
f)
In the event that a
student arrives late for or departs early from school, their
attendance record will also be recorded as excused or
unexcused according to this policy.
Student Attendance/Course
Credit (Grades 6-12)
The District
believes that classroom participation is related to and
affects a student's performance and understanding of the
courses they are enrolled in. Thus, we believe that a
student’s class grade and final average should be impacted
by their lack of attendance because they were unable to
participate in classroom activities.
Consequently,
for each marking period
up to
20% of the students quarterly grade will be based on
homework, class participation and attendance. The remaining
80% will be based on tests, quizzes, papers, reports and
special projects, in accordance with district policy.
Students are
expected to attend all scheduled classes. Consistent with
the importance of classroom participation, unexcused student
absences, tardiness, and early departures will affect a
student's grade, including credit for classroom
participation, for the marking period.
Notice of Students who are
Absent, Tardy or Depart Early Without Proper Excuse
We will attempt
to notify by telephone the parent/guardian or person in
parental relation to a student who is absent, tardy or
departs early without proper excuse. If the parent/person in
parental relation cannot be reached by telephone, we will
notify you by mail.
When necessary,
the school or the parent/person in parental relation may
request a conference to be scheduled to discuss a student's
attendance.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT
ATTENDANCE POLICY
At the middle school/senior
high school level, any student with more than
10%
unexcused
absences in a course
may not receive credit for the course.
For summer school and
courses meeting 1/2 year or 1/4 year, the same policy will
apply and a calculation of the absences will be prorated
accordingly.
Transfer
students and students re-enrolling will be expected to
attend a prorated minimum number of the scheduled classes.
Students will be
considered in attendance if the student is:
a) Physically
present in the classroom or working under the direction of
the classroom teacher during the class scheduled meeting
time; or
b) Working pursuant
to an approved independent study program; or
c) Receiving
approved alternative instruction.
Students who are
absent from class due to their participation in a
school-sponsored activity are to arrange with their teachers
to make up any work missed in a timely manner as determined
by the student's teacher.
Upon returning to school
following an absence, tardiness or early departure, it shall
be the responsibility of the student to consult with his/her
teacher(s) regarding arrangements to make up missed work,
assignments and/or tests in accordance with the time
schedule specified by the teacher.
Notice of Minimum Attendance Standard/Intervention
Strategies Prior to the Denial of Course Credit
In order to
ensure that parents/persons in parental relation and
students are informed of the District's policy regarding
minimum attendance and course credit, and the implementation
of specific intervention strategies to be employed
prior
to the denial
of
course credit to the student for insufficient attendance,
the following guidelines shall be followed:
a)
A Summary of the
District’s Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy will be
published in the District Calendar and mailed to
parents/persons in parental relation and provided to
students at the beginning of each school year or at the time
of enrollment in the District.
b)
School newsletters
and publications will include periodic reminders about the
District's Comprehensive Student Attendance Policy. We will
also include this summary of the Policy in secondary student
handbooks (Agendas).
c)
At periodic
intervals, we will notify, by telephone and/or letter or
certified mail the parent/person in parental relation of a
student's excessive absence, tardiness, or early departure.
d)
The Building
Attendance Committee will review the attendance of students
who have excessive and/or unexcused absences, tardiness or
early departures. This review may lead to a recommendation
by the committee to the Principal for denial of course
credit for insufficient attendance by the student.
e)
In the event a
student is denied credit, the following will be observed:
1.
Students will be
required to continue their attendance in a course to
demonstrated their willingness to be considered for
enrollment in summer school.
2.
Students who have
been denied credit will not be allowed to submit any
assignments for evaluation (grade), take any tests including
mid-term or final examinations.
Appeal
Process for Denial of Course Credit
The student,
their parent/person in parental relation may submit a
written appeal in the event that credit has been denied.
The Building Principal must receive a request within 5
(five) school days of your receipt of notification or the
last attempt to deliver such notice (should the student
and/or the parent/person in parental relation fail to accept
delivery of any notice sent Certified U.S Mail) that credit
was being denied.
Upon receipt
of the appeal, the Principal in consultation with the
Building Attendance Committee shall review the appeal and
provide a written answer within 10 (ten) school days of our
receipt of an appeal.
Attendance
Incentives
In order to
encourage student attendance, we plan to offer
building-level incentive strategies like:
a)
Attendance honor
rolls to be posted in prominent places and included in
District newsletters, Channel 30, local newspapers and in
community publications;
b)
Drawings for prizes,
gift certificates from local businesses, certificates and
pins may be given as part of our award program;
c)
Special events may be
used to recognize outstanding attendance;
d)
Specific privileges
tied to outstanding attendance;
e)
Assemblies
collaboratively developed and promoted by student council,
administration, or other community groups to promote good
attendance.
Disciplinary
Consequences
Truancy, tardiness and
unauthorized early departures (truancy or skipping one or
more classes) will result in disciplinary action as
described in the District's Code of Conduct. Consequences
may include, but are not limited to, in-school suspension,
detention and denial of participation in interscholastic and
extracurricular activities.
Extra-Curricular Events:
1. If a student is
suspected in any form or matter of having consumed alcoholic
beverages or having used drugs, he/she will not be allowed
to board the bus either at origin or destination.
2. At point of
origin the incident will be reported to the principal or
other school official.
3. At the point of
destination the following will be in effect: An attempt will
be made to contact the parents/guardian to make arrangements
for transportation home or whatever arrangements are
acceptable to both the parent and person in charge. If
unable to contact the parent/guardian, the student should be
referred to the local law enforcement agency. The Salamanca
Police Department should be notified, and arrangements will
be made to contact parent(s)/guardian for leaving the
student at the local law enforcement agency. Under no
condition is a student to be left without legal arrangements
or supervision.
4. If an
administrator is present at the event, violations noted
above should be reported to him/her immediately.
Violations:
Coaches
will follow the penaties outlined in the student athletic
contract. Activity advisors will be notified and
determination will be made as to appropriate disciplinary
action.
Extra-Curricular Participation Policy:
Participants in
extra-curricular activities are representing our school as
well as themselves and therefore should take special concern
as to the image they project to the community and fellow
classmates.
Students not
allowed to participate:
·
Students
who are not making satisfactory progress in all subjects
·
Students
who have not exhibited satisfactory personal conduct both in
and out of school
·
Students
who have not shown a willingness to cooperate with all
people
These students
will face the following list of steps in order to correct
this situation:
1. A one-on-one
meeting with the teacher and the student to inform students
of potential problem.
2. Ample warning
will be given for assignments and make-ups, if available.
3. Appointment
with the teacher to follow up on assignments will be made.
Failure to show results in the matter being turned over to
the Assistant Principal or Principal as a discipline
problem.
4. Written notice
of work not made-up will be given to the Coach and Athletic
Director.
5. Detention can
be used to make up work.
6. Meeting will be
arranged between Coach and/or Athletic Director and student,
with a follow-up letter to the parent
7. Failure to
adhere to these steps will result in suspension or probation
from the activity until the problem is rectified in a
satisfactory manner.
8. Repeat
offenders will be dealt with in a manner that depicts
skipping the first number of steps, as deemed necessary by
the coach and Athletic Director.
Class Rank
Class rank is
computed on the basis of an Index System. The philosophy
behind the Index System is to give the student an incentive
and reward for taking challenging subjects during his/her
high school career. We identify our Valedictorian and
Salutatorian and establish rank in class and honor roll
where advanced courses are scheduled with this Index System.
Approximate rank in class is available in September of the
Senior year. Ranking for Valedictorian, Salutatorian and
top ten of the Senior Class will be determined at the end of
the 3rd marking period of the senior year.
Index for each
subject is calculated by multiplying the final grade or
Regents grade (whichever is higher) received in a particular
subject by the weighted index assigned to that subject:
General and
Non-Regents 1.0
Regents
1.1
Advanced
Placement/Honors 1.2
NOTE: The
following paragraphs on student discipline and conduct are
taken from the Distric Code of Conduct. These paragraphs
reflect a summary of a portion of that document. A complete
copy of the Code of Conduct is available upon request.
Student Dress Code
All students are expected to give proper attention
to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for
school and school functions. Students and their parents
have the primary responsibility for acceptable student dress
and appearance. Teachers and all other district personnel
should exemplify and reinforce acceptable student dress and
help students develop an understanding of appropriate
appearance in the school setting.
A student’s dress, grooming and appearance,
including hair style/color, jewelry, and make-up and nails,
shall:
1.
Be safe, appropriate and not disruptive or interfere with
the educational process.
2.
Recognize that extremely brief garments such as tube, net,
and halter-tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines (front
or back), and see through garments are not appropriate.
Exceptions for physical education class (spandex) may be
allowed.
3.
Other than for Physical Education class or athletic events,
shorts should be modest in length.
4.
Ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer
clothing.
5.
Include footwear at all times. Footwear that is a safety
hazard will not be allowed.
6.
Not include wearing hats inside of building except for
medical or religious purpose.
7.
Not include items that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or
denigrate others on account of race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
8.
Not promote and/or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, or
illegal drugs and/or encourage other illegal or violent
activities.
9.
Coats, jackets, and footwear intended primarily for outdoor
use will not be brought into the classroom or permitted to
be worn during the day in the halls. No chains as
ornamentation or as attachments.
10.
No facial jewelry except earlobe earrings is permitted, nor
is outlandish makeup on either male or female
students-unless designed to promote school spirit.
11.
No backpacks after the start of the school day.
12.
No beepers or cell phones.
13.
No walkman radios or headphones.
The Building Principal or his/her designee shall be
responsible for informing all students and their parents of
the student dress code at the beginning of the school year
and any revisions to the dress code made during the school
year.
Students who violate the student dress code shall be
required to modify their appearance by covering or removing
the offending item and, if necessary or practical, replacing
it with an acceptable item. Any student who refuses to do
so shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including in-school suspension for the day. Any student who
repeatedly fails to comply with the dress code shall be
subject to further discipline, up to and including out of
school suspension.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
A. Student Rights
The
District is committed to safeguarding the rights given to
all students under state and federal law. In addition, to
promote a safe, healthy, orderly and civil school
environment, all district students have the right to:
1.
Take part in all district activities on an equal basis
regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion,
gender, or sexual orientation or disability or any other
legally protected class.
2.
Present their version of the relevant events to school
personnel authorized to impose a disciplinary penalty in
connection with the imposition of the penalty.
3.
Access school rules and, when necessary, receive an
explanation of those rules from school personnel.
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