Student Handbook 2014- 2015

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ADMINISTRATION
SUPERINTENDENT.............................LANCE WEST
918-371-2326
STUDENT ACTIVITIES &
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ………………..JIM RILEY
4024
SPECIAL SERVICES &
FINANCE DIRECTOR……………...….JULIE CRUTCHFIELD
4273
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER &
STUDENT SERVICES………………….CARA JONES
4020
High SCHOOL PRINCIPAL…………….Jon Coleman
3382
ASST. PRINCIPAL………………………Ken Chronister
Asst. Principal…………………………..Kurt Boomer
4802
High SCHOOL COUNSELOR……..Dawn Martinez
5054
High SCHOOL COUNSELOR……..Kim Butler
6211
BAND ROOM…………………………..…………………………….……....... 5959
FIELDHOUSE……………………………………………………………..........9816
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FACILITY……………………………………..........1915
COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MR. STEVE STOUT, PRESIDENT
MRS. MEMORY OSTRANDER, VICE-PRESIDENT
MR. TIM REED, CLERK
MR. WENDELL JOHNSON, MEMBER
MR. KEVIN MORRISON, MEMBER
MISSION STATEMENT
THE MISSION OF COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS THE
OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES IN A COMPLEX AND
CHANGING WORLD.
Collinsville Public Schools District Web Site
www.collinsville.k12.ok.us
Collinsville Public Schools
2014-2015
School Calendar
New Teachers Report
August 8
Professional Days
August 11, 12 (1/2 day)
Non Attendance Day
August 13
Students First Day of Class
August 14
Labor Day (Non-Calendar Day)
September 1
Professional Day
September 26
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
October 13 & 14 (4:00 to 7:00
p.m.)
Student Non-Attendance Day
October 15
Fall Break (Non-Calendar Days)
October 16,17
End of First Quarter
October 15
43 Days Taught, 2.5 Professional Days, 4 Non-Calendar Days
Second Quarter Begins
October 20
Thanksgiving (Non-Calendar Days)
November 26,27,28
End of Second Quarter
December 19
Winter Break (Non-Calendar Days)
December 22 – Jan. 5
42 Days Taught, 13 Non-Calendar Days
Professional Day
Third Quarter Begins Classes Resume
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Non-Calendar Day)
Parent/Teacher Conference Day
p.m.)
Non Calendar Day
President’s Day (Non-Calendar Day)
Third Quarter Ends
Professional Day
Spring Break (Non-calendar Days)
January 5
January 6
January 19
February 9 & 10 (4:00 to 7:00
February 14
February 16
March 12
March 13
March 16,17,18,19,20
46 Days Taught, 2 Professional Day , 7 Non-Calendar Days
Fourth Quarter Begins
March 23
Last Day of Classes
May 21
Professional Day
May 22(1/2 Day)
Memorial Day (Non-Calendar Day)
May 25
Non-Calendar Days (Bad Weather)
May 26,27,28,29
44 Days Taught, 0.5 Professional Day, 5 Non-Calendar Days
Totals: 175 Days Taught
5 Professional Days
29 Non-Calendar Days
Board Approved 1/8/2014
MON-THURS HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
1ST LUNCH STUDENTS
7:45 A.M.
First Bell
7:50-8:40
First Hour
8:45-9:35
Second Hour
9:40-10:30
Third Hour
10:35-11:15 Flex Hour
11:20-11:40 Lunch
11:45-12:40 Fourth Hour
12:45-1:35
Fifth Hour
1:40-2:30
Sixth Hour
2ND LUNCH STUDENTS
3RD LUNCH STUDENTS
7:45 A.M.
First Bell
7:45 A.M. First Bell
7:50-8:40
First Hour
7:50-8:40 First Hour
8:45-9:35
Second Hour
8:45-9:35 Second Hr
9:40-10:30
Third Hour
9:40-10:30 Third Hour
10:35-11:15 Flex Hour
10:35-11:15 Flex Hour
11:50-12:10 Lunch
12:20-12:40 Lunch
11:20-12:40 Fourth Hour
11:20-12:15 Fourth Hr
12:45-1:35
Fifth Hour
12:45-1:35 Fifth Hour
1:40-2:30
Sixth Hour
1:40-2:30 Sixth Hour
****students may arrive on campus after 7:15 a.m. NO EARLIER.****
FRIDAY HS BELL SCHEDULE WITH NO FLEX HOUR
1ST LUNCH STUDENTS
STUDENTS
7:45 A.M.
First Bell
7:50-8:30
Zero Hour
8:35-9:25
First Hour
9:30-10:20
Second Hour
10:25-11:15 Third Hour
11:20-11:40 Lunch
11:45-12:40 Fourth Hour
12:45-1:35
Fifth Hour
1:40-2:30
Sixth Hour
2ND LUNCH STUDENTS
7:45 A.M.
7:50-8:30
8:35-9:25
9:30-10:20
10:25-11:15
11:50-12:10
11:20-12:40
12:45-1:35
1:40-2:30
First Bell
Zero Hour
First Hour
Second Hour
Third Hour
Lunch
Fourth Hour
Fifth Hour
Sixth Hour
****students may arrive on campus after 7:15 a.m. NO EARLIER.****
3RD LUNCH
7:45 A.M. First Bell
7:50-8:30 Zero Hour
8:35-9:25 First Hour
9:30-10:20SecondHr
10:25-11:15 Third Hr
12:20-12:40 Lunch
11:20-12:15 FourthHr
12:45-1:35 Fifth Hr
1:40-2:30 Sixth Hour
WELCOME
Welcome to Collinsville Schools. We hope the time you spend with us will be
educational and rewarding.
The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the result of a concerted
effort on the part of the faculty and the administration. This information has been carefully
prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you to adjust to our school,
and become an integral part of it.
The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citizen in
a democracy and to develop and accept the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship
that will help you to participate successfully in the world of tomorrow. Remember that your
success in this school will be directly proportional to your efforts.
ATTENDANCE
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student to adhere to these policies. It is
the responsibility of the administration to make these policies readily available. The
administrator in charge shall enforce these policies.
Regular attendance is essential for the student’s promotion and success in school.
A student is absent if he/she misses 20 minutes or more of a class period. Failure to
provide the school with an explanation as required will result in a non-school related absence or
truancy.
CLOSED CAMPUS
The Collinsville Board of Education, in the interest of improving the educational
environment and student safety, has adopted the following policy concerning closed campus.
The building principals must approve visitors to the school building.
1. Students may not leave school premises during the school day except with prior authorization
to the school from the student’s parent or legal guardian.
2. During the lunch period a student’s parent or legal guardian must report to the attendance
office in order to check his/her child out of school for lunch. The student will be required to
leave campus in the parent’s vehicle.
3. Students who are late returning from lunch will be tardy and will be subject to school policy
concerning tardies.
4. Students who leave school premises without parental and administrative authorization may
be subject to discipline, including suspension. Students must follow the proper check out
procedure before leaving campus.
5. Any student who has a medical appointment at lunch will be required to furnish a physician’s
note upon his/her return to campus
DEFINITIONS
Absence Score-The total of the values accumulated as a result of a student’s absences and
truancies.
School Related Absence (SB)-Not present in class due to attending an approved school
related function or activity.
Unexcused Absence (U)-All other absences.
In-school Suspension (ISS)- Not counted against students absences.
Testing (TST)- OCCT, EOI, EXPLORE testing. Not counted against students absences.
Truant (TR)-Absent without permission from teacher, parent/guardian, or school authorities.
Tardiness (T)-Any time a student is not in his/her seat when the tardy bell starts ringing, he/she
shall be charged with a tardy. After 20 minutes, the student is considered absent.
A student will be given an excused tardy if the student comes to class within the first 20
minutes with a note from the principal, counselor, or a teacher. The note must accompany the
student. No student will be allowed to leave the classroom for the purpose of obtaining such a
note once the bell has rung. All tardies without a note will be considered unexcused. The
student may be denied additional time to complete work missed due to the unexcused tardy.
Each student will be allowed three unexcused tardies per semester per class. For tardies four
and five, detention will be assigned. Any amount over five will be considered excessive
tardiness, and the assistant principal will develop an individual discipline plan for the student.
Students are required to report to the office to sign in when arriving after the 7:45 a.m. bell and
sign out when leaving before the 2:35 p.m. bell.
ABSENCES
It is extremely important that students and parents/guardians realize that the absence
score and the absences encompassed by it are not to be considered as authorized days for
absences and must be used with caution. Perfect attendance will be recognized for those
students with zero absences and having three (3) tardies or less per class per year.
Non-School Related Absences: (U) may not exceed nine (9) per semester.
School Related Absences: (SB) should not exceed ten (10) per year.
Students who reach a score of ten (10) will:
1. Not earn credit for that class that semester.
2. Have an “NG” recorded on their transcript for that class. If class average is failing then
an “F” will be recorded on their transcript.
Students who have reached the attendance score of ten (10) will be required to audit the class
or classes without credit; however, the student will be placed on a behavior and attendance
contract, and violation of that contract could result in suspension from the school.
Any eighth grade student wishing to receive credit for high school work (1. Earth Science
2. Algebra 3. Financial Literacy), must meet the 90% attendance rate.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
The general rule is that a student is allowed one day to make up assignments per day
(s) missed. Students who return to school and receive make up work and then are absent again
are expected to submit all previous work upon return to school. Assignments not submitted will
be entered as missing which will calculate as a zero until the assignment has been submitted
and graded. Long term assignments/projects are due on the announced due date. If students
are going to miss more than three days of school, please contact our attendance clerk to
request assignments. If students are given assignments in advance, the assignments are due
upon returning to school. Remember, there is a direct correlation between good student
attendance and academic success.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Any eighth grade student wishing to receive credit for high school work (1. Earth Science
2. Algebra 3. Financial Literacy), must meet the 90% attendance rate.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Students are informed of the attendance policy in the fall of each school year, in class
meetings and 24 hour access on-line on the school website. Parents/guardians are informed of
the handbook, by calling the attendance office, on-line using the school website, or by special
notice sent or published in local newspaper.
1. Parents/guardians are expected to call the Middle School on the day of the student’s
absence.
2. Parents/guardians should pre-arrange absences for their students whenever possible, even
though such absences will be scored according to the definitions section of this policy.
3. Absences that are due to a verified hospital stay, contagious disease, funeral of immediate
family member, a doctor’s denial to return to school (Accompanied by a note within two
days) or for religious observation (with advance notice) will not be scored as a Non-School
Related Absence.
4. Students who cannot verify the nature of their absence with a parental contact by phone will
be considered to have a Non-School Related Absence or be truant.
NOTIFICATION
1. A phone call or a letter will notify students and parent/guardian when a student’s absence
score reaches five (5).
2. When the student’s absence score reaches ten (10), the student will not earn credit.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Responsibilities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attend class regularly, on time, and prepared.
Have parent/guardian call on all absences.
Use absences with caution and stay informed of absence score in each class.
Students who are on the unexcused absence list are expected to pick up an admit slip in
the attendance office prior to 7:45 a.m. to avoid being tardy to first period class.
Teacher Responsibilities:
1.
Each classroom teacher will maintain accurate attendance records and input attendance
hourly.
Counselor Responsibilities:
1.
Counselors will be notified and aware of students whose absence score reaches ten
(10)
Administrative Responsibilities:
1.
Maintain a computer file of the student’s attendance record.
2.
Notify the student and parent/guardian when a student’s absence score reaches five (5).
Parent/guardian Responsibilities:
1.
See that the student is in school.
2.
Notify the school by phone when the student is absent (preferably before or on the day
of absence).
3.
Work with the administration in resolving any attendance difficulties that may arise
during the school year.
TRANSFER OF STUDENTS
Students transferring to Collinsville Middle School after school has been in progress will
be covered by the attendance policy. Transfer students’ attendance records from their previous
school attended will be obtained, and those absences will be counted toward the 10 points.
Days that students have failed to attend between the withdrawal date from their previous school
and the enrollment date at Collinsville Middle School may also be counted toward the 10 points.
[Ten (10)-Middle School] ACTIVITY POLICY
Guidelines for students missing class time for activities are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pep assemblies-for each sport there may be two assemblies and one for
Homecoming. Additional ones if involved in play-offs may be allowed.
Assemblies-a maximum of three per semester.
Athletic events during school time-students will not be allowed to go unless it is a
State Play-off where our team is participating.
Class Meetings-Freshmen will be limited to one for organization and election of
officers. Sophomores will be allowed two – one for organization and election, the
second one for ordering class rings. Juniors, three – one for organization and
elections, the second for fundraising, and a third by administrative approval, if
needed. Seniors, four – one for organization and election, the second for cap and
gown order, a third if needed for announcements, and a fourth for graduation
information.
Class Plays-one per semester for the Junior-Senior play and the All-school play.
(Principal approval required)
6.
7.
Activity trips, which take students out of class, such as field trips, meetings, contests,
and others will be limited to 10 days per year from any class.
College Days-Seniors will be allowed three college days for the school year and
Juniors will be allowed one college day for the school year..
STUDENT APPEARANCE
Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of
dress or hairstyle that is contrary to good hygiene or which is distractive or disruptive and
detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Natural hair colors of
blond, brown, black, and red are acceptable.
Clothing articles NOT allowed:
Tops:
1.
Thin or see-through tops are not acceptable.
2.
Any article of clothing that exposes the shoulder, back, or midriff may not be worn. Tops
must be at least four (4) inches at the shoulder; cut-off sleeveless shirts, muscle shirts,
spaghetti strap, halters, and midriff tops are not permitted.
Bottoms:
1.
All bottom attire must be at a length that touches within two inches of the kneecap or
longer. The “two-hands test” will apply. This is a gauge whereby the student stands tall
and puts his/her arms straight down to their side and opens their hands with their fingers
pointing towards the ground. The shorts or skirt must touch the bottom of their fingers or
be longer. This “two-hands test” will also help students determine proper length of
shorts and skirts prior to arriving at school.
2.
No form fitting, spandex, bike shorts, see through shorts, or pajama bottoms may be
worn.
3.
No boxer shorts may be worn.
4.
Bottoms must not “sag”.
5.
Bottoms with holes in inappropriate places will not be permitted. (two-hands test
applies)
Shoes:
1.
Most types of street shoes are acceptable, except those with wheels.
Accessories:
1.
Hat and caps are not permitted. Leave them at home.
2.
Backpacks may be used to transport books to and from school. However, backpacks
should remain in the student’s locker during the school day.
Gym Clothes:
1. Gym clothes or athletic clothes should be kept reasonably clean. The instructor of the
specific activity will determine appropriate dress.
General:
1.
Piercing will be limited to the ears only.
2.
Visibly offensive or distractive tattoos must be covered.
3.
No attire will be permitted that shows disrespect to the American flag or that can be
construed as gang-related. Clothing or accessories that display symbols, pictures,
lettering or numbering that is profane, vulgar, repulsive or obscene or that advertises or
promotes dangerous weapons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, low-point beer, illegal
chemical substances, drug-related items, drug paraphernalia or other items or activities
that are illegal for the general population or for minors.
When a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student conflicts with the school dress code,
reasonable accommodation shall be provided. Any student desiring accommodation shall notify
the school principal in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual basis for the
request.
The administration will consider each case on its own merit. Parents will be contacted to bring
appropriate clothing to school if necessary.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Guidance services are available for every student in the school. These services include
assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, career information, study
help, help with home, school and/or social concerns, or any question the student may feel
he/she would like to discuss with the counselor.
Many problems concerning both school and one’s personal life can be helped by
counseling. The school counselor will be able to help you with these problems.
Parents, due to the heavy schedule of guidance personnel, appointments may need to
be made a few days in advance.
STUDENT SEARCH STATUTE
70 O.S. Sec. 24-102
Pupil shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators
or teacher in the contents of a school locker, desk, or other school property. School personnel
shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly
supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may
be opened and examined by school officials at any time, and no reason shall be necessary for
such search.
STUDENTS POSSESSING ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES OR
DANGEROUS WEAPONS
The superintendent or principal of any public school in the state of Oklahoma, or any
teacher or security personnel, shall have the authority to obtain and authorize the search of any
pupil or pupils on any school premises or while in transit under the authority of the school, or
any function sponsored or authorized by the school, for dangerous weapons or controlled
dangerous substances, as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act.
Any administrator or teacher who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may
be under the influence of, or has in his or her possession:
1. Non-intoxicating beverages – O.S. Title 37, Sec. 163.2
2. Alcoholic beverages – O.S. Title 37, Sec. 506
3. Controlled dangerous substances – O.S. Title 63, Sec. 2-101
4. Dangerous weapon or firearm of any type-Gun Free Schools Act, 1990
5.
Any counterfeit form or imitation of items 1, 2, 3 or 4 (above)
shall immediately notify a principal or supervisor responsible for secondary or elementary
education, whichever is appropriate. This administrator will immediately attempt to notify the
superintendent and the parent or legal guardian of said student.
Any student found to be under the influence of items 1, 2, or 3, or in possession of items 1, 2, 3,
4 or 5 (above) may be suspended by the administrator in charge for a period not to exceed the
current school semester and the succeeding semester, except that a suspension for possession
of a firearm shall be for at least one calendar year. Any pupil suspended for more than ten (10)
consecutive school days may appeal any such suspension to the Board of Education of the
school district. (70 O.S. 24-102)
Any suspension and/or search of said student shall be subject to any applicable
Oklahoma Statute, Collinsville School Board Policy, or student handbook regulations.
MEDICATION
Any medication that is sent to school with a student must be taken to the Principal’s
office at the high school. All medications, vitamins, etc. which are to be taken at school must
be sent in their original bottles or containers with a note from the parent/guardian or the
student’s doctor, indicating the time and reason the medication is to be given.
Prescription medications will be administered only when brought to school in
their original container and properly labeled with the student’s name, date, physician,
name of medication, and specific administration directions, with a written, signed and
dated note from the parent/guardian authorizing administration as specified on the
container. Write the time the last dose was given on the note also. Your pharmacist will be
happy to provide a second bottle (plastic preferred) to bring to school. Only authorized school
personnel can administer medication.
SCHOOL BULLYING PREVENTION ACT
Harassment, bullying, and intimidation means any gesture, written or verbal expression, or
physical act that a reasonable person should know will harm another student, damage another
student’s property, or insult or demean any student or group of students in such a way as to
disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student.
BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES
Students riding school buses will be expected to follow all bus rules as outlined by the
bus driver. As bus riding is a privilege, any student guilty of disobeying the rules may be
suspended from bus riding privileges for a period of time to be determined by the principal. (A
third bus infraction in one semester can result in loss of bus riding privilege.) Parent notes with
principal approval are required for changes in bus riding schedules.
BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Teachers have the initial responsibility for disciplining students. Each time a student is
disciplined with a discipline referral to the office, he or she may receive a specific number of
points based on the severity of the offense. The type of disciplinary procedure will be
dependent on cumulative point totals for the student. In some cases, a student may reach a
higher level of disciplinary consequence immediately, due to the severity of his or her actions.
The principal’s office will have the sole responsibility of tracking student’s point totals. All final
discipline decisions will be at the administrator’s discretion.
Classification of Disciplinary Infractions
Types of Infractions:
Points – 1 to 3
Offenses that are not disruptive to the learning process: sleeping, eating, lack of materials, nonprofane or non-threatening verbal abuse (3pts.), not dressing properly.
Points – 5
Disruption of school, class, or assemblies (termed to be minor), inappropriate behavior or
gestures, spitting, loitering, playing or possession of electronic games or music (confiscation of
material will also take place), inappropriate hallway, cafeteria, or media center behavior.
Points – 10
Refusal to follow the reasonable request of a school official, public display of affection,
disorderly conduct, no show, and four tardies.
Points – 15
Lying, cheating, false calls, falsifying records, showing disrespect towards any school official
(minor), and skipping a single class.
Points – 20
Graffiti, minor vandalism (with restitution up to $50 in value), vulgar or profane language or
gestures, trespassing. Verbal abuse towards any school official, minor theft (with restitution up
to $50 in value) use of pagers or phones, unless authorized and approved by the building principal.
(for further offense parent must pick up phone), use of lasers, gambling. Inappropriate materials
(minor). Inappropriate use of computers (minor)
Points – 25
Possession/use of fireworks, intimate acts (open or persistent).
Points – 30
Possession of or use of tobacco or other tobacco products (including e-cigarettes),
intimidation, throwing or kicking objects at others, physical “horseplay” (determined not to be a
fight), truancy, major theft (with restitution over $50 in value). Possible involvement of local law
officials.
Points – 55
Harassing or threatening behavior towards another student, disrespect towards school officials
(major), pushing or kicking whether initiated or in retaliation (1st incident), false fire alarms,
possession of indecent or inappropriate materials (major), possession of caustic substances,
indecent exposure. Major vandalism (with restitution over $50 in value). Probable involvement
of local law officials. Inappropriate use of computers (major)
Points – 65
Fighting/hitting whether initiated or in retaliation.
Points – 90
Weapons policy infractions, alcohol/drug policy infractions, physical assault, sexual assault,
battery against school officials or threatening behavior towards school officials (written, verbal,
or physical). Arson. Definite involvement of local law officials.
2
Classification of Disciplinary Consequences
Point Totals:
Consequences:
1-9
Written assignment over proper behavior,
detention, or trash detail.
10-19
2 Trash Details, 2 detentions, or 1 hr. D-Hall.
3
20-24
4
25-29
5
30-39
6
40-49
7
50-54
8
9
10
55-59
60-69
70-89
11
90 +
Level:
1
Choice of: one week of trash detail or detention
Middle School-2 hrs D-Hall
1 Day of In-School Suspension (I.S.S.).
Bus Infraction-1 Day Bus Suspension
2 Days of I.S.S.
Bus Infraction-2 Day Bus Suspension
3 Days of I.S.S.
Bus Infraction-3 Day Bus Suspension
1 Day of Out-of-School Suspension
Bus Infraction-5 Day Bus Suspension or
remainder of semester
2 Days of Out-of-School Suspension
3 Days of Out-of-School Suspension
3 Days of Out-of-School Suspension or Possible
Long-Term Out-of-School Suspension (5-10 Days).
Probable Long-Term Suspension.
Note: On any I.S.S. or Out-of School Suspension, the student will receive his/her
assignments. Work must be completed and turned in on return from suspension. If it is not
completed, student will receive additional suspension until work is completed. Upon successful
completion of the suspension (work completed and turned in, no problems arising during the
suspension or occurring in the I.S.S. facility, etc.), half of the point total from the particular
infraction committed will be deducted, NOT from the total semester points that the student has
built up. ***Students who are suspended out of school will be ineligible to participate in
extra curricular activities from the time and day the suspension is imposed, until the time
they are allowed to return to classes.***
All decisions regarding discipline procedures will be made by the school administration.
-Points accumulate for each semester and will start over (return to zero) at the start of the new
semester.
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
(High School)
The Collinsville Alternative School is designed to provide a quality educational opportunity for
district students who may meet one or more of the following criteria:
1.
Pregnancy
2.
Students who experience difficulty in controlling inappropriate behavior in the traditional
school setting or suffer from poor discipline and/or attendance.
3.
Older teens that have failed high school or have dropped out of school due to excessive
absences, the necessity to work, extenuating family circumstances, etc.
4.
Students who are at risk of not completing school.
Alternative students are NOT allowed on the high school campus during the regular
school day, nor are high school students allowed on the alternative campus during
alternative school hours.
PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
The principal is the director of the High School and is the one who interprets the policies
and the philosophy under which the school operates. This office is designed to help both
students and teachers regarding the general policies of the school and with any problems that
require guidance and direction.
A school calendar, which contains a complete schedule of all dates of school activities,
is maintained in the Principal’s Office. In order to avoid conflicts, any teacher or student who
wants to schedule an activity must do so through this office.
90-100
80-89
70-79
GRADE SYSTEM
A or Superior
60-69
B or Above Average
59 and below
C or Average
I
NG
D or Below Average
F or Failure
Incomplete
No Grade
CHECKING ATTENDANCE
The school will begin checking during 2nd hour with parents of students who have been
counted absent. Truancy will be considered sufficient grounds for suspension.
REPORT CARDS AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Each six weeks progress reports are available on-line to parents. This report is to
acquaint the parents with the student’s academic achievement. Parents are invited to make an
appointment with teachers and the counselor.
Each semester, report cards are available on-line to keep the parents in touch with the work the
students are doing in school. Parents are requested to examine those report cards. If grades
are not satisfactory, or if there is any misunderstanding about the grade cards, an interview with
the teacher or counselor or both is highly desirable and will be appreciated.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Students will have the first 5 days of each semester to request schedule changes. After
this time, a parent/guardian must accompany the student to school to request any schedule
changes.
ASSEMBLIES
Through assemblies we share experiences and become better citizens of the world by
listening to our fellow students, civic leaders, speakers, and various entertainers. A wellplanned and well-conducted assembly is an outstanding part of any school’s activities.
Assemblies will be held throughout the school year, and quiet, orderly conduct and extreme
courtesy to all speakers and entertainers are expected of each student.
TORNADO AND FIRE DRILLS
Each room should have displayed on the bulletin board regulations and routes to be
taken in evacuating the building during a fire or fire drills and procedures to follow for protection
during tornadoes or during tornado drills. Early in the school year students should become
familiar with these procedures.
DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY
Students are expected to respect all school property at all times. Any student who
defaces public property shall be compelled to reimburse the district for the amount of damage.
Other disciplinary action may also be taken.
MOTOR VEHICLES
High School Campus Only
Students who are qualified may drive a car to school, provided they follow the rules and
regulations set forth in the following paragraphs:
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Parking permits must be properly displayed in all vehicles.
1.
No student is to leave the campus in a car during periods without permission of the
principal.
2.
Speed limit of 10 MPH must be respected (on school grounds).
3.
No student will be permitted to sit in cars before school, during school, or during
lunch periods.
4.
There will be no passing on the access road or campus.
5.
Neither the Board of Education, nor school officials are to be held responsible for any
accidents involving student drivers.
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Students must have a parking permit on vehicle; permits may be obtained through the
assistant principal’s office.
Repeated violations will result in the loss of driving privileges.
The school district assumes no liability for your vehicle. It is your responsibility to
have proper insurance.
ELIGIBILITY POLICY
The student must be passing all subjects he/she is enrolled in during each semester. If
a student is not passing all subjects enrolled in on the day of the grade check, he/she will be
placed on probation for the next one-week period. If a student is still failing one or more classes
during the next week on the grade check day, he/she will be ineligible to participate during the
next one-week period. The ineligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on Sunday.
(O.S.S.A.A.)
GUM CHEWING
Careless disposal of gum in drinking fountains, furniture, and floors presents sanitation
and cleaning problems, and costly repair. Therefore, gum chewing is not permitted.
SMOKING
Students will not be allowed to smoke, chew, or have in their possession any form of
tobacco products or paraphernalia on school grounds or in the school buildings.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Our school is fortunate in having capable people to help us whenever our regular
teachers are ill or are attending conferences. A substitute teacher is an important visitor whose
impressions of our school will be carried into the community. Let us be certain that these are
good impressions by being polite, helpful, and considerate as you would be to your regular
teacher.
BAD WEATHER SCHEDULE
The School Board has determined that the Superintendent of Schools must make the
decision if school is to be changed from a normal school day due to bad weather.
Check on the web at www.collinsville.k12.ok.us for school closings. Parents that sign up
for Student Messenger will receive a phone call/text regarding school closing.
In case of severe weather, the official announcement for school closings may be heard
over the radio and T.V. stations. Listen to these stations: KVOO Radio (1170 AM) and KJRH
(Channel 2). Please do not call the school.
TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER
High School Campus Only
The student who plans to pursue a skilled trade or some specialized technical skill will
have the opportunity to apply to the Tulsa Technology Center. TTC’s purpose is to provide
areas of training in the vocational and technical fields that cannot be feasibly provided in the
individual high schools. Pupils will be admitted to vocational and technical courses on the
basis of their interest, academic ability, and their aptitude and performances in their past
school work. Only those persons who can profit from the instruction will be admitted to a
TTC program. Since the instruction in vocational and technical education is specialized in
nature, a strong academic and related program must be provided in the home high school.
Application blanks may be obtained from the Counselor of the participating high schools.
Students’ attendance will be closely observed and accurately recorded each day classes are in
session. Since the majority of the students enrolled at TTC will ultimately be punching an
employer’s time clock, punctuality and a good attendance record will be deemed essential to
each student’s satisfactory completion of his/her course of study.
PROPER CONDUCT IN BUILDING AND ON CAMPUS
Strolling arm in arm, holding hands in buildings and on grounds will not be tolerated. To
save embarrassment to students and teachers alike, these rules must be followed. Students
are not allowed to sit in cars on the parking lot during the school day.
LOST AND FOUND
All articles found are turned in to the office. If you have the misfortune to lose books,
jewelry, pens, etc., ask about them in the Principal’s Office.
INSURANCE
There will be available through the school a student accident insurance policy. The
policy can provide 24-hour protection or at-school protection, whichever you prefer.
Participation in the insurance program is purely voluntary, but it is encouraged, particularly if the
parents have no definite family policy that provides coverage. The school will not be
responsible for collection of the policy.
LOCKERS
Each student will be assigned his/her own individual locker at the beginning of the
school year. Locker assignments are for the entire year, and exchanging of lockers is not
permitted. Pupils are warned not to leave articles of value or money in their lockers. Valuables
may be left in the office for safekeeping, but must be picked up at the end of the school day. All
students are urged to have combination locks on their lockers.
USE OF TELEPHONE
Students will be called to the office telephone during class period only in case of
emergency. Parents are asked not to call/text students on their cell phone during school
hours. If you need to reach your child please call the main office. Cell phones are to remain
put away and turned off during the school day. (unless authorized and approved by the building
principal.) They may be used only after school or in the unlikely event of a disaster.
BULLETINS FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Daily announcements are made during 2nd and 5th hour at the H.S. The message
should be clear and definite, in order to prevent any misunderstanding. Announcements
concerning activities should be cleared through the class or activity sponsor.
HALL PASSES
No student should leave a classroom during class periods without a hall pass. The
teacher who excuses the student should issue this pass.
WHO OWNS THIS SCHOOL?
Surprisingly, you do! Your parents and all taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes
that build and maintain the public school system. Everyone pays taxes in one form or another.
Therefore, any damage done to this building, equipment, buses or books must be paid for with
your own family’s money. It is not enough that you should refrain from doing anything to
increase this cost to your parents, neighbors and yourself, but you must help protect the school
by discouraging or reporting such activity by any others. Remember, most trouble starts as fun!
School Colors
Red, White, & Columbia Blue
OSKIE WOW WOW
Oskie wow wow Central High
Our eyes are all on you
Oskie wow wow Central High
To our colors brave and true
When the team comes out before you
Everyone stand up and cheer
That’s the team that goes to our school
Oskie wow wow Central High
CHILD FIND
Un-served disabled individuals who legally reside in the local school district may be
eligible for services under IDEA P.L. 101-476. This law ensures that all individuals with special
needs have provided to them a free and appropriate education. The age range for these
services is birth through 21 years for various forms of mental, physical, emotional, or learning
disabilities. Anyone who knows of a child who needs specialized services is asked to contact
Julie Crutchfield, Director of Special Services, Collinsville Public Schools, 371-4372. Referrals
and personally identifiable information will be considered confidential.
FERPA
Educational records containing personally identifiable information collected by schools in the
identification, location, screening, and evaluation of children shall be maintained in accordance
with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Policies & Procedures for
Special Education in Oklahoma. School districts develop and implement a local policy
regarding the collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction of confidential student records.
Parents may obtain a copy of the local policy from the district’s administrator.
These are the rights of parents and children regarding personally identifiable information in
accordance with FERPA.
To inspect the student’s education records
To request the amendment of education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate,
misleading, or in violation of the students privacy or other rights
To consent to disclose education records, except where consent is not required to authorize
disclosure
To file complaints with the Family Policy & Regulations Office, United States Department of
Education, Washington D.C. 20202, concerning the alleged violations of the requirements of
FERPA (34CFR/99.1-99.67)
To obtain a copy of FERPA policy adopted by the local school district upon request being
made to the local school administrator
Before any major identification, location, or evaluation, schools shall provide notice to parents.
Accommodations for other languages or means of communication may be provided upon
request. Such notice shall occur at least annually prior to conducting these activities and shall
include the rights of parents under FERPA.
For further information contact: Julie Crutchfield, Director of Special Services
1902 West Maple, Collinsville, OK 74021
(918) 371-4372
HIGH SCHOOL
SEMESTER TEST EXEMPTION POLICY
Students meeting the following criteria will qualify for exemption:
1
Having fewer than four disciplinary absences for the semester. (N, I.S.S. & Out of
School Suspension during each semester will all count as absences)
2
Having a semester grade of “C” or better in all classes.
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HIGH School - Semester Test Exemption Dates
Fall SemesterDec. 18 & 19
Spring SemesterMay 20 & 21
Network User Policy
In order for students and staff to use the Collinsville Schools’ network, they must abide
to the guidelines set forth in the Network User Policy. If a parent or guardian does not want
his/her student to have Internet access, then he/she must provide written notice to the school. It
is a general policy that all facilities (hardware, software, Internet, etc.) are to be used in a
responsible, ethical, and legal manner. By using the Collinsville Schools’ network, users
acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of using the
Collinsville Public School District facilities and Internet access. Misuse may result in revocation
of privileges.
CAFETERIA
Child Nutrition Meal Account Monies Policy
Parents may deposit money in student lunch accounts at any time during the school
year. Monies left in student accounts at the end of the school year can be put in the student’s
account for the next fiscal year. Refunds may be made upon the request of the parent.
If the student leaves the district without requesting a refund, and having a balance of
$3.00 or less, the money will be used as a donation to the Child Nutrition Program. If the
amount is more than $3.00, the money will be forwarded to the new address of the student. If
the envelope is returned unopened, the money will be treated as a donation to the Child
Nutrition Program. . A snack bar serves as an extension of the school lunch program. Free or
reduced-price lunches are available for those families who meet the guidelines pertaining to
income. Please fill out an application available in the office. No charges will be allowed.
National Honor Society
(High School)
To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Candidates must have been in attendance for a minimum of one semester, have a cumulative
GPA of 3.5, and will be evaluated on the basis of their scholarship, service, leadership, and
character.
Students must be actively involved in a minimum of three approved activities.
Publicizing Student Information
To recognize the great work our students do, we occasionally publish student’s names,
photographs, and achievements in the Collinsville News or post them on the local website
www.cvilleok.com; www.thecollinsvillenews.com. We might also videotape student
performances and activities or release details about students’ achievements to the Tulsa World
or local radio stations. This information may become available to the general public.
If you prefer that we do not publicize your child’s name, photo, video image, or
achievements, please send a letter stating your wishes to the building principal.
Selection of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Distinction and Honors
Student’s GPA (grade point average) and class ranking will be evaluated on the 4.0 grading
system. A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0. This evaluation includes the selection of
Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Graduates with Distinction (3.75-4.0) and Honors (3.50-3.
74). To be eligible for Distinction or Honors: Students are required to have taken a
minimum of two (2) of the classes listed below.
Selection of the valedictorian, salutatorian, distinction and honors will be based upon a
cumulative GPA, excluding the final semester of the senior year. All grades will be used to
arrive at a student’s GPA. The valedictorian and salutatorian must have attended Collinsville
High School their entire 11th and 12th grade years.
For award purposes, GPA rankings will be calculated for graduating seniors after the
conclusion of the first semester during the senior year. Computer rankings cannot be
adjusted.
To be eligible for consideration as a valedictorian or salutatorian: Students must
complete a minimum of six (6) full units of the following courses with a minimum of 2 AP
designated courses for 2012-2013 school year and 3 AP designated courses for 20132014 school year and beyond graduates. (Pre AP courses do not count toward the
minimum AP course requirement.)
Pre AP English I
Pre AP English II
AP English III
AP English IV
Honors Algebra I
Honors Algebra II
Honors Geometry
Pre Calculus
Trigonometry/Calculus AP
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
AP Biology II
Anatomy/Physiology
Honors Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
AP World History
AP Government & Politics
AP US History
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
A high school 11 or 12 grade student may enroll in a combined number of high school
and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semestercredit-hours, if they meet the requirements. The requirements include scoring a 21
composite score on the ACT if the student is in the 11th grade and a 19 composite score if in
the 12th grade. They must also have a signed statement from the high school principal stating
that they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation from high school no later than the
spring of their senior year. Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their
counselor and written permission from their parents or legal guardian. The college of your
choice will provide a form for this information that must have the appropriate signatures.
Students will need to see their counselor for this form and for any other information
concerning concurrent enrollment.
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When a student earns college credit through concurrent enrollment, school districts shall
provide academic credit for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are
correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education.
Academic credit shall only be transcribed as elective credit if there is no correlation between
the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school
district (70 O.S., 628.13).
When a student at Collinsville High School earns credit through concurrent enrollment and
that college course is also counted as a required core class, the grade will be transcribed on
the students’ transcripts and figured into their GPA.
When the concurrently enrolled college course is counted as an elective the grade received
will be transcribed on the students’ transcripts but may or may not be figured into their GPA.
ACE REMEDIATION POLICY
If a student fails the 8th grade O.C.C.T in Reading and /or Math, the options available to the
student are:
1. On-line class as an elective for a semester at the High School
OR
2. ACE as an elective credit during the regular school day for 1 semester at the High
School.
Summer School is a Pass/Fail class:
To pass a student must have 75% in the subject area and 100% attendance.
Graduation Requirement Changes
(EOI) End of Instruction Testing
Beginning with students entering 9th grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate
mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to
graduate from public high school with a standard diploma. (70 O.S. 1210.532)
1. Algebra I;
2. English II; and
3. Two of the following five:
a. Algebra II,
b. Biology I,
c. English III,
d. Geometry, and
e. United States History.
Remediation will be provided to any student that does not pass one or more of the
above EOI tests.
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