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Policies are printed on the district website at www.goddardusd.com
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Students are expected to follow the policies as determined by the Board of Education
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If a student has questions regarding the policies, they can contact their counselor and/or administrator.

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To focus and educate all students to be career and college ready.

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Goddard Public Schools does have an alternative program
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Students/Parents may apply to attend the Goddard Academy to complete their educational program for high school.
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Parents may waive compulsory attendance for a student who is 16 years of age or older.

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Athletics
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Eisenhower High School offers a wide variety of interscholastic athletics for student competition.
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Fall: Football, Cross Country,
Volleyball, Women’s Tennis,
Women’s Golf, Men’s Soccer.
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Winter: Men’s/Women’s
Basketball, Bowling, Wrestling.
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Spring: Track, Baseball, Softball,
Boy’s Tennis, Boy’s Golf, Women’s
Soccer.
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All questions relating to the athletic program should be directed to the athletic director
– Mr. Conrad.

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CITIZENSHIP/SPORTSMANSHIP – Reference KSHSAA Rule 52 Section 1
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Introduction – The effective American secondary school must support both an academic program and an activities program. These programs must be integrated and support each other in “different” arenas. The concept of “sportsmanship” must be taught, modeled, expected and reinforced in the classroom and in all competitive activities. Therefore, all
Kansas State High School Activities Association members stand together in support of the following sportsmanship policy.
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Philosophy – Activities are an important aspect of the total education process in the
American schools. They provide an arena for participants to grow, to excel, to understand and to value the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP and teamwork. They are an opportunity for coaches and school staff to teach and model SPORTSMANSHIP, to build school pride, and to increase student/community involvement, this ultimately translates into improved academic performance. Activities are also an opportunity to demonstrate its support for the participants and the school, and to model the concepts of SPORTSMANSHIP for our youth as respected representatives of society.
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Sportsmanship is good citizenship in action! All actions are to be for, not against; positive, not negative or disrespectful.

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PARTICIPATING IN PRACTICES AND CONTESTS
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A minimum of three hours of attendance at school is required for a student to be eligible to participate in a contest or practice that day. If a student’s illness is serious enough that he/she cannot attend school, then the student should also be too ill to participate in activities after school. Special exceptions to this will be made in cases such as funerals, doctor or dental appointments, and family emergencies. The coach and athletic director will consider these absences.
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TIGER SPORTSMANSHIP CODE:
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CREATE A POSITIVE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT.
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DEMONSTRATE PRIDE IN YOUR TEAM AND YOUR SCHOOL.
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SHOW RESPECT FOR COACHES, PLAYERS AND FANS.
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ACCEPT AND RESPECT THE DECISIONS OF OFFICIALS.
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WIN AND LOSE WITH DIGNITY.

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Attendance
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Policy is established in order to encourage good daily attendance, the cornerstone of a successful educational career!
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A student who exceeds a total of 8 absences in any class during the course of a single semester will lose credit in that class.
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A student can regain credit status in the class through attendance at Saturday School sessions. Assigned by the administration. Saturday School or other arrangements to make up time will only be assigned by the administration.
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10 minutes late to class will count as an absence!
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Parents are notified when 5 absences are reached by mail.

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Attendance (Continued)
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An absence from class would not be counted under this policy for the following reasons:
 a. Absences that are documented by a note from a doctor or a dentist.
 b. Absences that are documented due to appearance in court or involvement with other governmental agency.
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Absences that are the result of a student’s involvement in any academic, athletic or activities program related to school.
 d. Absences due to a serious family emergency. Examples would include such events as attendance at a funeral of a family member or a serious family illness. The illness would be such as that of a parent or could be related to the transportation of parents and siblings to a medical appointment that is documented.
 e. Absences due to an out-of-school suspension assigned by administration of the high school.
 f. Absences due to participation in activities related to a religious holiday.
 g. Senior students would be allowed a total of 5 days per semester for post-secondary educational visits. Counselors have College Visit forms that must be taken to the college for documentation of time spent at the college or university. Failure to document time for the visit will void the absence as excused. All visits must be documented for attendance purposes.
 h. Junior students would be allowed a total of 2 days during 2nd semester for post-secondary educational visits. College Visit Form mandatory.
The student must provide documentation from the institution confirming the visit.

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USD #265 Police will be on duty full time at EHS
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Students must follow Kansas traffic and parking policies
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All vehicles are under the surveillance of security cameras and are subject to search.
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Interior cameras monitoring hallways and classrooms are recording activity for future viewing by administration and security personnel.

Bell Schedule
(M, Tu, We,Th, F)
1st Hour 7:35 – 8:29
Passing 8:29 – 8:34
2nd Hour 8:34 – 9:28
Passing 9:28 – 9:33
3rd Hour 9:33 – 10:27
Passing 10:27 – 10:32
4th Hour 10:32 – 11:26
Passing 11:26 – 11:31
5th Hour/Lunch 11:31 – 12:53
I 11:26 – 11:51
II 11:57– 12:22
III 12:28 – 12:53
Passing 12:53 – 12:58
6th Hour 12:58 – 1:52
Passing 1:52 – 1:57
7th Hour 1:57 – 2:51
After School Detention
3:00 – 3:50

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Cheerleaders/Drill Team members are elected each spring.
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All students/candidates must meet requirements as set forth in the Cheerleader and Drill Team constitutions, and requirements of the Kansas State High School
Activities Association.

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Class officers for any class, organization or club must meet standards as described in their constitution

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CLUBS
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A variety of clubs are available for students at EHS.
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Club Fair will be held in the fall during lunch for students to sign up for club activities.
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Clubs will meet before and after school.
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Clubs: Circle of Friends, Drama
Club, Eco Meet Team, FBLA, FCCLA,
International Thespian Society
(ITS), KAYS, National Art Honor
Society, National Honor Society,
Science Club, Science Olympiad,
Scholars Bowl, Spanish Club and
Cheerleaders/Spirit Club,
Tigerettes dance team.

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By logging in to the data network, you are agreeing to the acceptable use policy.
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No assumption of privacy
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Your actions are being logged and may be used for, but not limited to enforcement of the
Acceptable Use Policy.

You May Not Do The Following:
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1. Use of equipment to perform or solicit any activity which is prohibited by law.
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2. Use the system to transmit or publish information that violates or infringes upon the rights of others.
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3. Users may not access or attempt to access the records or files of other users of the district.
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4. Use e-mail, chat, peer-to-peer file sharing programs, or install any program on network equipment.
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5. Users may not store music, images, or other multimedia on work stations or on the network equipment.
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6. Users may not use the network system to bring into the school material which is inconsistent with the educational goals of the district.
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1st Offense: 10 day warning screen
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2nd Offense: 10 day suspension from computer use
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3rd Offense: Suspension from all computer use for the remainder of the semester or school year
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*Exception: Use of computers during suspensions only for classes with direct computer use. (Example: Computer Applications)
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*Penalties for computer violations may be more severe for more serious violations up to and including suspension and/or expulsion from school.

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The school does not sponsor dances or social functions off the school grounds except the Junior/Senior Prom.
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School sponsored dances will be held in the school.
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Outside guests are permitted only at specified dances and must be signed up prior to the dance and approved by the administration.
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Outside guests must have a completed form submitted to administration prior to the dance. Forms will be available in the school office.
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Students will be required to show school issued identification cards.
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Students must be of high school age as a minimum to attend.
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Once you have been admitted to the dance, you may not leave and be readmitted.
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Inappropriate dancing and behavior will result in removal and loss of the privilege of attending the next dance, or dances, for the remainder of the year.
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Students who have problems or create problems at dances will not be allowed to attend future dances including Homecoming and Prom.

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DETENTIONS –
ADMINISTRATIVE
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Detentions that have been assigned by the administration are to be served in the Detention room after school from 3:00 – 3:50 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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Questions about detentions should be referred to the administration.
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Discipline issues that arise with substitute teachers will be reported to the administration, but the regular classroom teacher will handle the discipline according to school guidelines.

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Teacher assigned detentions may be up to 30 minutes before or after school.
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Student and teacher agree on date & time, with final approval of the teacher.
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Failure to serve a teacher assigned detention is a violation of school rules and referred to the administration.

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Alphabetically Assigned
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Mr. Conrad
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Dr. Kelley
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Disciplinary Steps
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Before STEP 1 is used, the teacher will have a conference with the student and discuss any necessary improvement to avoid going to Step 1.
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STEP 1.
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Teacher and student conference and documented by the teacher. Teacher will contact parents (phone or email) in reference to issue/concerns.
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STEP 2.
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If problem continues to exist, the teacher will submit a discipline referral in
Skyward. The administration will have a conference with the student. Parents are notified.
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STEP 3.
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Problem continues. Teacher will submit a discipline referral in Skyward and student is sent to the office. Parents are notified. Student may be suspended from class.
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STEP 4.
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Problem continues. Teacher will submit a discipline referral in Skyward and student is sent to the office a second time. The administration will then notify the parents of final decision, which may be suspension or recommendation for expulsion.

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DRESS CODE
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The Goddard Board of Education has adopted a district dress code that is as follows:
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“The Board Policy for Dress at the Goddard Schools shall be such as to maintain in a neat appearing student body that which promotes a learning atmosphere. The administration has complete authority to administer a dress guide to maintain this goal.”
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The building administration reserves the right to disapprove any apparel that he/she feels may create a disturbance or is inappropriate in the school setting.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY
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EHS Cell Phone/Communication Device Policy: *BOE Approved
11/10/08
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The use of cell phones / communication devices will be permitted in the hallways during student passing periods and in Tiger Town during the student’s lunch period only.
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The use of cell phones / communication devices will not be allowed during class periods for any reason.
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Students are not permitted to leave class to use a cell phone or communication device. It will be considered a violation if the student’s cell phone or communication device disrupts a class.
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Acceptable times for usage of electronic devices:
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Students will be allowed to use them during passing periods, they are not allowed to be late to class as a result of “finishing a text”. If a student is tardy and still using his/her elec. device, the student will be tardy and issued an electronic device violation.
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The classroom teacher will determine if students are allowed to use electronic device in their rooms during passing periods.
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Students are allowed to use them during “their” lunch period while they are in Tiger Town only. The walk from the lunch room back to class is NOT considered passing period.
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Students are NOT allowed to leave class to use their phones.
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If a phone is heard or seen out during class, it will be considered a disruption to the learning process and will be considered a violation. That includes all beeps, buzzes, rings, songs, etc.
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A student taking his/her phone out to “look” at it during class is also considered a violation.
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Students are not allowed to take out the SIM cards or batteries. Students insisting on doing so are now “failing to comply” and will face further consequences.

Violations of the Cell Phone Policy will carry the following consequences:
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Violation 1: The student’s cell phone / communication device will be confiscated and turned into his/her administrator and the student will be required to serve a 1 hour detention before it is returned.
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Violation 2: The student’s cell phone / communication device will be confiscated and turned into his/her administrator and the student will be required to serve 2 one hour detentions before it is returned.
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Violation 3: The student will be assigned a 1 day In School Suspension and the cell phone / communication device will be returned after serving the ISS assignment.
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Violation 4: The student will be assigned a 3 day In-School Suspension and the cell phone / communication device will not be returned until a parent/administrator conference has been held.
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Repeat Violations of this policy may result in suspension.
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*Violations that occur on Friday – Student will be given the phone at the end of the day. Detention must be served Monday, or if second offense detentions served on Monday and Tuesday. Failure to do so will result in ISS.

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FINALS EXEMPTION POLICY
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To encourage and motivate students to do their best throughout the semester, a
Finals Exemption policy will be followed each semester. For each class that a student meets the criteria, they will not be required to take the final for that class.
The criteria is as follows:
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Student must have at least a B- in the class. (B- as calculated by Skyward)
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Student must not owe any Saturday school or have any unexcused absences
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(Serving hours does not make a student eligible; once a student owes Saturday
School hours, he/she must take all finals.)
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Student must not have served any ISS or
OSS.
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Student must not have any discipline referrals that pertain to cheating

FIRE, TORNADO, LOCK DOWN
DRILLS
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Each teacher will post in his/her area a fire and tornado drill procedure.
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A long signal on the bell system signifies a fire drill and short intermittent signals will signify a tornado drill.
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Students setting off fire alarms without cause will be turned over to the proper authorities.
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Lock Down drills will be held each semester.

GRADES AND GRADING SYSTEM:
Grades for each class the student is enrolled in will be issued to the students as indicated on the current district website.
The recommended grading system is as follows:
A = 95-100 C = 73-76
A- = 90-94
B+ = 87-89
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
D = 63-66
D- =60-62
F =59-0

Weighted Grades
Grade Standard Class Weighted Class
A
B
C
4.0
3.0
2.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
D 1.0
2.0
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The weighted Grade is meant to encourage and reward students for taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses.
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The grading scale is calculated on the 5.0 system (above).
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This scale will be used to determine the class rank and honors status: summa, magna, and cum laude.
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Honors & A.P. classes:
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English: Honors English 9, Honors English 10, Honors English 11, Honors English 12,
Public Speaking
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Social Science: Honors Government, Honors World History, AP US History, Honors U.S.
History 10
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Science: Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology, Honors Biology II, Honors Chemistry,
Chemistry II, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Physics
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Math: Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics
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Foreign Language: German III, German IV, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Mandarin Chinese I & II
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Fine Arts: AP Art Portfolio

A. The requirements for the 2016 graduating class from either high school of this district are as follows;
1. A minimum of 25 units of senior high school credit.
2. The following units of credit are required: a. Pass four units of credit in language arts. (English 9, 10, 11, 12) b. Pass 3.0 units of social studies, including 1.5 units of
American History and .5 unit of government.
c. Pass three units of science, one must be lab science.
d. Pass three units of mathematics.
e. Pass one unit of physical education.
f. Pass one unit of fine arts.
g. Pass 9 elective credits to be earned in grades 9-12 to complete the requirements. They must come from the areas of language arts, social studies, science, mathematics, foreign language, business education, fine arts, practical arts, physical education and health.
h. Pass .5 unit of communications.
i. Pass .5 unit of health.

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Hall Passes
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Any student moving through the halls during class periods must have a hall pass/lanyard from the instructor of the class or room to which he is assigned.
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In order for a student to go to another instructor from the library or any other room, the instructor has to request that the student be sent to his room by issuing a pass to the student prior to that time.
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Student aides are required to carry lanyards.

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The Board of Education believes that all students have a right to a safe and healthy school environment.
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The district, school and community have an obligation to promote mutual respect, tolerance, and acceptance.
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Goddard USD 265 will not tolerate behavior that infringes on the safety of any student and/or disrupts the educational process.
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A student shall not bully, intimidate or harass another student through words or actions, written, drawn, or spoken. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to:
 direct physical contact, such as hitting or shoving; threats; verbal assault, such as teasing or name-calling; and social isolation or manipulation either in person or on the internet, while on the school district¹s property or as an educational disruption brought to the school district through a personal or commercial internet communication.
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This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school in school provided vehicles, while waiting for the arrival of, or immediately following the departure of any school bus at designated school bus stops and at school-sponsored activities whether on or off campus.
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This policy also includes conduct occurring off campus which manifests itself at school and results in a disruption of the educational process.
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Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary action set forth in the student behavior code.

HOMEWORK POLICY
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Homework requests will be sent to teachers through e-mail. Teachers will be given 24 hours in which to prepare homework assignments. In the event of extended absences all homework requests will be honored. Additional homework will be provided only upon successful completion of the original homework assigned.
1. Students will be given an amount of time equal to the time missed to make up their assignments.
2. Teachers may set up additional time to make up work if they feel that it is warranted under the circumstances surrounding the absences.
3. If a student does not make up the work in the allotted time they will receive an F grade for the assignment.
4. It is the student’s responsibility to get their make-up work assignments.
*5. Absences for special school events should be made up in advance. (This includes multiple day events, band trips or other special events.)

LEAVING THE BUILDING
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Any student leaving the high school building for emergency or business reasons must secure a pass to leave the building signed by the attendance secretary or administrator.
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Any student that leaves the building without a written pass will be subject to disciplinary action.
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Parents may not excuse students from leaving the building after the incident has occurred.
Prior contact must be made. The student will be marked as unexcused for the time missed and consequences administered.
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USD 265 has a closed lunch policy for students.
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Parking Lot Violations: 1st Offense: Warning
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Multiple Offenses: May result in ISS or suspension.
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Leaving Campus: 1st Offense: ISS
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Multiple Offenses: May result in suspension.

LOCKERS
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Students assigned lockers at
EHS have ‘specific liability’ for the contents of their locker.
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(They are responsible for items contained in their locker).
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The school reserves the right to search a student’s locker to maintain the integrity of the school environment and to protect other students. (BOE
Policy–JCAB-R)
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Lockers will be assigned by class in designated areas of the building.

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The Media Center is open from 7:15 a.m. until 3:07 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 7:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday.
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The library is also open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
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During class periods a student must have a pass from his/her teacher to be in the library. Students must have a pass or show the teacher’s aide pass.
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Students are not allowed in the library during lunch period unless they are preapproved.
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Regular checkout library materials that are not returned on time will be assessed a late fee of five cents per day. There is a $2.00 maximum fee per item. Students are not allowed to check out any materials if they have a fine of $2.00 or more.
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Any items that are not returned must be paid for at replacement cost.

SCHOOL NURSE / MEDICATIONS
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Eisenhower High School has a full time nurse.
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All students needing assistance should report to the office before leaving school because of an illness.
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Medications must be reported to the nurse and a release form must be signed by the parent prior to medications being taken. See the school nurse for guidelines.
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Under no circumstances should any student or faculty member give any student medication of any kind.
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Prescription medication may only be used by the student for whom it is prescribed.
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Passing a prescription drug to another student will result in the long-term suspension/ expulsion of that student.

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SATURDAY SCHOOL
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Saturday School will be held on designated Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
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Saturday School will be used for attendance deficiencies.
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Students must arrive before
8:00 a.m. to be admitted to
Saturday School.
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Students must bring work to
Saturday School and keep busy during the time assigned.
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Dates for make-up will be determined by administration.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
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All requests for schedule changes must be emailed to the principal.
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Parents and students must first meet with the teacher to review a plan for improvement and discuss issues before a change will be considered.
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Schedule changes will only be made for the following reasons:
A. Student needs to be enrolled in a required class.
B. Student is enrolled in a class for which he or she has already received credit.
C. Student has not met prerequisites.
D. A teacher or administrator recommends a change.

SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES AND
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
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Students, when in attendance at any athletic contest, dance, school program or other activity sponsored by the school, will be required to obey the rules and regulations which govern the regular school day.
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Away events are treated the same as home events.
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Failure on the part of a student to comply with these rules and regulations will constitute sufficient grounds for suspension from further participation in such activities for the remainder of the school year.
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School activities will end not later than
12:00 a.m.
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The general rule of thumb to remember is
“once you’re in -- you’re in, once you’re out
-- you’re out!”

SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual Harassment: See district website for complete B.O.E. policy.
Sexual harassment will not be tolerated in the school district. Sexual harassment of employees or students of the district by board members, administrators, certified and support personnel, students, vendors, and any others having business or other contact with the school district is strictly prohibited.
It shall be a violation of this policy for any employee to sexually harass a student, for a student to sexually harass another student, or school employee, or for any employee to discourage a student from filing a complaint or to fail to investigate or refer for investigation, any complaint lodged under the provisions of this policy.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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It is important to remember that although you have the right to go to school in an environment that is safe and supportive, even if something happens to you, you do not have the right to violate the rights of any other person in the school.
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However, you do have responsibilities and they are listed below.
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In the event that you feel that your right to attend school in a safe and supportive atmosphere has been denied, it is your responsibility as a student to do one or more of the following:
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Tell your teacher immediately of the incident and let that person know exactly what has taken place. If not satisfied with the results, then
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Set up an appointment with your counselor to discuss the problem that you are having. If not satisfied with the results, then tell an administrator about the problem you are having.
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In addition, you should immediately tell your parents/guardian of the problem you are having and what actions you have taken to correct the problem.
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Keep a written record of the problem and the steps you have taken to correct the problem. Providing a written statement of the problem when meeting with your teacher, counselor or administrator is an option.

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TARDY REGULATIONS
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Students are required to be in classes per the bell schedule. Each teacher will define their specific tardy condition. The following will be implemented by all faculty for tardies to individual classes:
1 st Tardy:
2 nd Tardy:
Warning by teacher
Teacher contacts parent
3 rd Tardy:
4 th Tardy:
Teacher assigned 30 minute detention before or after school
Assigned administrator notified & 1 hours of after school detention
5 th Tardy:
6 th Tardy:
7 th Tardy:
Assigned administrator notified & 2 hours of after school detention
Assigned administrator notified & 1 day in-school suspension
Assigned administrator notified and 3 day in-school suspension
8 th Tardy: May result in out-of-school suspension or long term suspension from school
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Failure to serve teacher assigned detention is 1 day ISS
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Failure to serve administrative assigned detention is 1 day ISS and time must be served in detention

TOBACCO POLICY
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Tobacco Policy: See District website for complete
B.O.E. policy.
1st Violation: Discipline report, mandatory parent conference, and appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation may be issued.
2nd Violation: Up to a three day out of school suspension, appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation may be issued. A student found in second violation of the tobacco policy may be offered a tobacco cessation program, administered by the nurse, as an option to suspension.
3rd Violation: Up to a five day out of school suspension, appropriate law enforcement officials will be contacted and a citation may be issued. A hearing for a long-term suspension will be held.
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Any student who violates the terms of this or any other tobacco policy shall be subject to the above discipline in accordance with district policy and Kansas law
(K.S.A. 79-3321:3322). Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the right of the district to take any other disciplinary action that is provided for in Kansas law or district policies.
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E-Cigarettes are also illegal to possess or use during the school day.

VISITORS
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Student visitors are not allowed at
Eisenhower High School during school hours without prior permission from the principal or designee.
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Adults must check into the office and will be issued a visitors pass if access is deemed necessary.