Stanley-Boyd High School
Student/Parent Handbook
2007-2008
507 East First Avenue
Stanley, Wisconsin
54768
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Stanley-Boyd Area Schools is to provide the highest quality education to prepare each learner to reach his
or her potential as a responsible and productive member of society with a foundation for life-long learning, through providing
a strong academic curriculum and a broad array of support services.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. General Information:
School Year Calendar
Bell Schedules
Staff Directory
II. SB P.R.I.D.E. Program / Attendance
Attendance Expectations
Unexcused Absence / Truancy
Tardies
Reporting Procedures/Makeup Information
Parental Notification
Makeup Work
Excessive Absences
Consequences for Unexcused/Truant Absences
Excessive Absences by an 18 Year Old
Permission for Absence in Advance
College Visits
Attendance Requirements for:
Co-Curricular Participation
Commencement
Passes
Leaving the Building
Perfect Attendance
IV. General Information [Continued from Column 1]
Lost and Found
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Telephone Usage
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Poster Advertising
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Vehicle Use
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Textbooks
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Forms and Fees
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III. SB P.R.I.D.E. / Student Behavior
Step System
Other Types of Conduct Not Allowed
Dress and Attire
Electronic Communication Devices
Library/Resource Lab Rules
Acceptable Use Policy
Behavior Referrals/Detentions
Suspension/Expulsion Policy
Student Eligibility for Dances, Field Trips, etc.
Senior-Specific Responsibilities and Privileges
Open Campus Lunch Privilege [Seniors only]
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IV. General Information
Lockers
Student Search Policy
Dances/Parties
Visitors
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V. Academic Information
Graduation Requirements
Grading Scale
Incompletes/Repeated Courses
Adding/Dropping Courses
Transfer Credit /GPA Information
Class Ranking System
Grading Procedures/Grievance Procedures
Honor Roll/Academic Awards
Driver Education
Optional Educational Programs
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VI. Policies
Emergency Procedures
Student Exemption from Class
Withdrawal From School
Student Information
Insurance
School Closings
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VII. Parent/Student Acknowledgement Form
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*To be signed by parents and student after reviewing
the handbook together and returned to school office.
VIII. Transportation Policy [Bus Rules]
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IX. Co-Curricular Code of Conduct
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Full Text of the Following Policies are available
at the District Office:
Code of Student Conduct Policy
Sexual Harassment
Tobacco, Alcohol, Other Drugs Policy
High School Calendar
2007-2008
SEPTEMBER, 2007
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September 4
September 21
First day of School
Homecoming
OCTOBER, 2007
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October 11
October 11
October 17
No Classes; Teacher Professional Development
K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences [4:00-7:00 pm]
K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences [5:00-8:00 pm]
NOVEMBER, 2007
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November 2
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November 5-6
November 21-23
End of 1st Quarter
Early Release [12:45]; Teacher Records Day in PM
WKCE Testing; no classes for 9th, 11th, 12th Grades
School Closed; Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER, 2007
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December 24-31
School Closed; Holiday Break
JANUARY, 2008
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January 1
January 2
January 18
January 21
School Closed; Holiday Break
Classes Resume
End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
No Classes; Teacher Records Day / Professional Development
FEBRUARY, 2008
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February 25
February 25
No Classes; Teacher Professional Development
K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences [4:00-7:00]
MARCH, 2008
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March 4
March 20
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March 21-28
K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences [5:00-8:00 pm]
End of 3rd Quarter
Early Release [12:45]; Teacher Records Day in PM
School Closed; Spring Break
APRIL, 2008
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April 28
No Classes; Teacher Professional Development
[possible snow make-up day]
MAY, 2008
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May 23
May 26
Senior’s Last Day of Classes
School Closed; Memorial Day
JUNE, 2008
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June 1
June 6
Graduation
End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester: FINAL DAY OF CLASSES
Early Release [12:45]; Teacher Records Day / End of Year Checkout
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Bell Schedules
2007-2008
Regular Daily Schedule
Early Dismissal Schedule
Period
Time
Period
Time
1
8:05 - 8:52
1
8:05 - 8:32
Nutrition Break
8:52 - 9:05
Nutrition Break
8:32 - 8:45
2
9:05 - 9:50
2
8:45 - 9:10
3
9:54 - 10:39
3
9:14 - 9:39
4
10:43 - 11:28
4
9:43 - 10:08
5A Lunch
5A Class
11:28 - 11:58
11:32 - 12:17
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10:12 - 10:37
7
10:41 - 11:06
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11:10 - 11:35
5A Lunch
5A Class
11:35 - 12:05
11:39 - 12:15
5B Class
5B Lunch
12:09 - 12:45
12:15 - 12:45
5B Class
5B Lunch
12:02 - 12:47
12:17 - 12:47
6
12:52 - 1:37
7
1:41 - 2:26
8
2:30 - 3:15
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Staff Directory
2007-2008
507 First Avenue
Stanley, WI 54768
HS Phone: 715-644-5534
HS Fax: 715-644-6701
High School Administration
Name
Position
Ext. #
Mark J. Carlson
Lee LaFlamme
HS Principal
HS Dean of Students/Athletic Dir
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181
Liz Mertens
Melissa Holmes
HS Secretary
HS Secretary [Attendance]
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105
Special Services
Name
Diane Wulterkens
Joyce Marchese
Julie Hove
Jan Booth
Lynda Schneider
Position
Ext. #
HS Guidance Counselor
HS Librarian
150
162
HS Library
HS Library
131
211
Food Service
119
District Offices
Name
Position
James B. Jones, District Administrator
Ext. #
Tim Troyer, Maintenance Supervisor
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Fax: 644-5584
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Fax: 644-5584
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Pat Fitzsimmons, Trans. Supervisor
Ph: 644-5813
Bryce DeRoos, School Psychologist/Sp. Ed.
High School Faculty:
Name
Position
Clint Alexander
Social Studies
Jim Brinker
Ext. #
Name
Position
157
Jeff Koenig
Business Education
143
Physical Education
124
Gary Krueger
Lang. Arts, Driver Ed.
146
Dee Brodt
Art
126
Jerry Lingen
Technology Education
125
Julie Coach
Special Education
166
Mary McIntire
Science
138
Pete Danielson
Agriculture
155
Jan Mickelson
Vocal Music
127
Mike Geer
Technology Education
123
Karen Possley
Science, Health
137
Angela Thoen
Spanish
141
Kristie Gustafson
Math
176
Dianne Rasmussen
Language Arts
147
Randy Gustafson
Math
175
Robert Seidl
Social Studies
148
Joel Helston
Instrumental Music
128
Kimm Severson
Special Education
179
Cory Hinkel
Science
120
Gloria Steivang
Physical Education,
122
Tracy Humke
Special Education
152
Kari Thorpe
Family & Consumer Education 134
Erika Koenig
Math
121
Rick Wulterkens
Language Arts
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Ext. #
154
STANLEY-BOYD P.R.I.D.E.
Stanley-Boyd P.R.I.D.E. is a new way to look at our attendance and discipline procedures. It represents a philosophy of
recognizing and rewarding proper behavior rather than punishing improper behavior. It promotes giving students
responsibility similar to what they will need to have when they leave the halls of SBHS and move on into the next phase of
their lives.
P.R.I.D.E. stands for Positive attitude; Respect for self and others; Individual responsibility; Dependability; and Excellence.
These are all attributes that our students will need possess in order be successful in school, and that our graduates will need to
be successful in their lives after high school. The tenants of P.R.I.D.E. are based on the belief that all students know right
from wrong. The P.R.I.D.E. Program is being developed to serve as a guide for students…a guide to help them make the
right choices when it comes to attending school, behaving in an appropriate way and meeting the requirements for classes.
The P.R.I.D.E. Program is a work in progress. What is included in the first few pages of this handbook is just the start. We
will continue to look for ways to assist the students of SBHS to make Positive choices, to Respect oneself and others, to
demonstrate Individual responsibility, being Dependable…all in the name of striving for Excellence.
Attendance
The first component of the SB PRIDE Program involves attendance. Students will be allowed the equivalent of 10 full days
to be absent from school during the school year…for any reason. Student attendance will be tracked on a period by period
basis. Students will be excused for any reason, up to the equivalent of 10 days throughout the school year, provided the
school office is notified by the student’s parent/guardian of the reason of the student’s absence no later than the day after the
student’s return to school from the absence. i.e.: Student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday…
notification must be received in the office by the end of the day on Wednesday.
 Notification can be made by phone, written note or email by the student’s parent/guardian.
 If notification is not made within this timeframe, the student will be recorded as truant.
1.
As stated above, students will be allowed the equivalent of 10 full days to be absent from school for any reason. The
following absences will not be counted towards the “ten” allowed absences:
a) Hospitalization [note is required from doctor/medical practitioner];
b) Doctor’s orders to not attend school [note is required from doctor/medical practitioner];
c) School-sponsored field trips and activities [absence must be approved by student’s teachers];
d) Religious observance [note must be received by the office prior to the absence];
e) Legal requirements to appear in court [note required from clerk of court, lawyer, social worker, etc.].
2.
In addition, once a student exceeds the equivalent to 10 days of absence, any further absence will be recorded as
unexcused for the remainder of the school year. Exceptions to this will be for absences due to:
a) Hospitalization [note is required from doctor/medical practitioner];
b) Doctor’s orders to not attend school [note is required from doctor/medical practitioner];
c) School-sponsored field trips and activities [absence must be approved by student’s teachers];
d) Religious observance [note must be received by the office prior to the absence];
e) Legal requirements to appear in court [note required from clerk of court, lawyer, social worker, etc.].
The premise of this new approach to attendance is to provide students with the opportunities to make Positive choices, show
Respect for teachers and classmates, practice Individual responsibility, and to be a Dependable and thoughtful member of
his/her classes in the pursuit of Excellence.
Notes:
1. Students will be given one warning each semester for being late or absent to school for reasons such as
oversleeping, missing the bus or other transportation-related reasons. Subsequent incidences of being late or
absent for such reasons will count towards the student’s allotted number of absences.
2.
In addition to contacting the main high school office, parents are strongly encouraged to also contact the
Guidance Office any time a student is hospitalized, injured, or otherwise under the care of a physician or other
health care professional and/or is absent from school for five [5] consecutive days or more due to illness, injury
of if under the care of a health care professional. Communication of this type will provide the school personnel
with the information we may need to provide special assistance, counseling or transitioning services.
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3.
If a student misses part of or all of five [5] days in any two-week period at any time during the school year, the
most recent 3 days of absence during that time-span will be considered as unexcused. Exceptions to this rule
would be:
a) if the parent has contacted the Guidance Office and the student’s condition is verified;
b) if a note is received by the office from a physician or other health care professional stating that the student
was unable to attend school.
c) If the student has completed a Pre-Absence form prior to the absences.
Unexcused Absence and Truancy:
1. An Unexcused Absence occurs when:
a) the school office is notified by the student’s parent/guardian of the reason of the student’s absence more than two days after
student’s return to school from the absence, or;
b) the student has exceeded 10 days of absence, and the current absence is not one of the types listed above as not
counting toward the 10 allowable [items a-e above].
2.
Truancy is defined as any absence of part or all of one or more school days during which the school has not been
notified of the legal cause of such absence by the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the absent student, and also means intermittent
attendance carried on for the purpose of defeating the intent of the compulsory attendance law as referenced above in
Wisconsin State Statutes 118.15 and 118.16 (1) [c]. Parents/guardians shall be notified when a student has an unexcused
absence[s]. Notices shall be made by personal contact, mail or telephone of which a written record is kept. Notice by
personal contact or telephone shall be attempted prior to notice by mail.
3.
Habitual Truancy is defined by State Statute 118.16 as any student who is absent from school without an acceptable
excuse for part or all of five days during which school is held during a semester.
*Note: It should be noted that implicit in the definitions of unexcused and truant is the understanding that while all
truancies are unexcused absences, not all unexcused absences are truancies. The principal or designee will
determine on an individual basis whether an unexcused absence is to be regarded as truancy.
Tardies:
Tardiness disrupts both the orderly progress of the class and the daily progress of the student.
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Students arriving to class without a pass after the scheduled start of the class period will be recorded as tardy.
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Students arriving to class without a pass 30 minutes or more after the scheduled start of the class will be reported to the
office as absent rather than tardy.
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Any work that was turned in or completed by the rest of the class during the time a student was absent, will not be
allowed to be turned in or made up for credit…whether tardy or absent.
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Students who are tardy to 1st Period are required to report to the office before going to class. Students are to report
directly to their assigned class or study hall if tardy to all other class periods.
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Tardies will accumulate per semester.
Referral Process for Tardiness:
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1st offense:
o Verbal warning by the classroom teacher.
o Referral will be made to the office as notification of warning.
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2nd offense:
o Referral will be made to the office.
o Verbal warning will be given by building principal or designee
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3rd offense:
o Referral will be made to the office
o Detention time will be assigned by building principal or designee
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Detention time may still be assigned even if the tardy is considered as an unexcused absence.
Classroom teacher reserves the right to assign detention time to be spent with him/her for any and all tardies. Note of
this must be made in an office referral.
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Reporting an Absence to be Excused:
1. The school office must notified by the student’s parent/guardian of the reason of the student’s absence no later than the
day after the student’s return to school from the absence in order for the absence to be excused.
i.e.: Student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday… notification must be received in the office by the
end of the day on Wednesday.
a) Notification can be made by phone, written note or email by the student’s parent/guardian.
b) If notification is not made within this timeframe, the student will be recorded as truant.
2. Students must report directly to the office upon their return to school from any absence. Students are to report to the
office to:
a) make sure the office had been notified of the reason for the absence;
b) have his/her Planner stamped as EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED.
*Note: The Attendance Phone Line is available 24 hours to receive phone calls: 644-5534; 105
Parental Notification Procedure:
1. Parents/guardians will be informed of school attendance policy and state statute regarding compulsory attendance and penalties for
truancy.
2. Whenever possible, the high school office will attempt to contact parent[s]/guardian[s] of any student who is absent for
which a phone call has not been received. If phone contact is not made and a note is not received to request the absent
to be excused, a letter will be sent home informing the parent/guardian that their student was recorded as truant.
Included will be information regarding any disciplinary action that may be taken other than the standard loss of credit for
any daily coursework that is missed as a result of the unexcused absence.
3.
A meeting may be scheduled for parents/guardians, principal and student to meet and discuss reasons for absence[s] and
the district policy regarding habitual truancy.
Make-up Work Following an Absence:
1. Make-up work will only be allowed for excused absences
2. The number of days allowed to make up work is equal to the number of days a student was absent, plus one [+1], up to a
maximum of five days [4 days absence + 1 day = 5 days] According to this formula, should a student be absent six [6]
days, the total days allowed for makeup work would still be five [5] days.
a) Extensions to this provision may be granted at the discretion of the individual instructor.
b) The student’s Planner must be stamped before any make-up work is provided by the instructor.
2. Should an absence become excused on the second day of his/her return to school, the makeup period begins with the first
day of the student’s return to school.
I.E.: A student is absent on Monday, returns to school on Tuesday, presents a note to the office on Wednesday:
makeup work is to be completed by the end of school on Wednesday.
4. Teachers may not accept makeup work if the student’s Planner is not stamped “EXCUSED”.
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If a student is absent the day of test or a day an assignment is due, the student is expected to turn in the assignment or to
take the test the day of his/her return, if the absence is excused.
It is the student’s responsibility, not the parent’s, to present a note to the office.
It is the student’s responsibility, not the teacher’s to make sure his/her Planner gets stamped and to get any and all makeup work.
Excessive Absences:
Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall be notified in writing when a student has reached the 10 day limit and informed that any further
absences will be unexcused, unless the absence is the result of any of the reasons as previously outlined.
Consequences For Unexcused/Truant Absences:
The main consequence for an unexcused absence is that the student is not eligible to make up any work for credit that was
missed as the result of the absence from class. Students may also be assigned to detention to make-up time missed.
Students who are determined to be truant will be referred for a truancy citation in accordance to the local truancy ordinance
and/or referred to the department of social services in accordance to the county truancy ordinance.
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Excessive absence by an 18 year old student:
Wisconsin State Law requires all children between the ages of 6 and 18 to attend school on a full time basis. Consequently,
students who attain the age of 18 are no longer bound by state compulsory school attendance laws. While the state does not
require school attendance of persons 18 years old and older, district policies require attendance for a person to remain a
student of the district. Students who attain the age of 18 may be allowed to write their own notes to excuse an absence, given
that parental permission to write their own notes is received in the high school office.
In an effort to provide the same type of "motivation" truancy laws are intended to provide to students under the age of 18,
students 18 years old or older who exceed the equivalent of 10 days of allowed absence, or display behavior that illustrates a
repeated refusal to follow the rules of the school will be required to sign a contract with the school. This contract will:
• outline the conditions upon which a student may remain enrolled as a student of SBHS;
• outline the provisions by which a student will be asked to withdraw as a student of SBHS.
Permission for Absence in Advance:
1. If a student knows in advance that s/he will be absent from school it is suggested that s/he will present to the office a
written statement from his/her parent/guardian informing the school of the dates of absence not more than five days, but
not less than three days before any planned absence.
2.
The student may obtain a Pre-Planned Absence Form from the office to assist in the organization of gathering homework
to be completed prior to an absence.
3.
This procedure will enable teachers to assign work before the absence occurs.
College Visits:
1. Junior and Senior students will be allowed two days of absence to visit post-secondary institutions during the school
year. To visit a post-secondary school, seniors must:
a) pick up a permission form from the guidance office;
b) have it signed by parent/guardian and guidance counselor;
c) return completed form to main office.
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Forms must be signed and turned into the office two [2] days prior to the college visit for the absence to be excused
Attendance Requirements For Co-Curricular Participation:
1. An unexcused absence of any kind during the day will cause a student to be ineligible to practice, perform, or compete
that same day.
2.
A student who misses any part of class during 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th period will be ineligible to practice, perform, or compete
on that same day. Exceptions to this will be medical or legal appointments, school-related trips or events, or as preapproved by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal.
a) Students absent during this time for medical or legal appointments must bring a note from the office where the
appointment took place indicating the time of the appointment.
b) If the appointment was for an injury or illness, the note must include a statement clearing the student to participate
for that day.
3.
Situations not covered here will be handled on a case-by-case basis by the Athletic Director and/or Building Principal.
Attendance Requirements for Participation in Commencement and other Senior-Year Activities:
1. Senior students must possess a 90% attendance rate or better on the final day of classes of the second semester in order to
be eligible to participate in commencement exercises.
2.
Students must possess a 90% attendance rate in order to be eligible to participate in any “senior-year” related activity
during the second semester. This includes such things as the senior trip.
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Passes:
Passes which excuse students to leave the school grounds are to be issued ONLY by the OFFICE. Teachers are not to give
permission or to write passes for students to leave the school grounds.
A teacher who signs a student’s Planner allowing him/her to be in the hallways must assume the responsibility for the
conduct of the students using the pass. (Students should therefore realize that abuse of this privilege will result in their being
denied the privilege of future passes from teachers.)
Students are allowed to miss a regularly scheduled class for special or make-up work for another class ONLY if permission is
received IN ADVANCE from the teacher whose class will be missed.
Students are allowed in the halls during class time only if in possession of their Student Planner and only if it is properly
signed by a staff member.
Leaving Building:
1. Students must check out through the office in order to receive permission to leave the school building for any reason
during school hours. Unless previous arrangements have been made, permission must then be obtained from the
student's parent/guardian [or a person listed on the student's emergency form] that the student may leave.
2.
Any student who leaves the school building with the proper permission and who is expected to return to school before
the end of the day [i.e. during lunch, for a local appointment, etc.] but finds s/he is unable to do so, must notify the
school office immediately. If a parent/guardian is not able to make this contact, the student him/herself can make the
call. Should a phone call not be received, any absence will be recorded as unexcused.
a) If the student makes the call to inform the school that s/he will not be returning as expected, a note from a
parent/guardian is required to be turned in to the office upon the student's return to school.
b) If the call is made by the parent/guardian, no subsequent note is needed.
3.
Students leaving school during the school day with proper permission and who are not expected to return to school the
same day do not need to provide any further contact or documentation, unless requested by the school office.
Any deviation from this policy will result in any time absent from school being automatically recorded as unexcused.
Perfect Attendance
A student will be eligible for a perfect attendance award at the end of the school year provided s/he has been in attendance
every day that school was in session. This also means a student cannot be recorded as tardy to any class. Exceptions are:
1. Absences due to school approved activities or field trips.
2. Approved absence to a study hall. Three absences to a study hall as a result of leaving the building, even if approved,
will disqualify a student from being considered as having perfect attendance.
Stanley-Boyd High School does not recognize any type of “skip day”:
The general “rule of thumb” when determining if a “skip day” has occurred is the “10% rule”. The 10% rule means if 10% of
the student body or a particular group or grade level are absent on a given day, all students absent on that day will be
determined to be unexcused. The only students who will be excused in this case will be students who produce a doctor’s
note, or if the absence has been pre-approved at least one day in advance. Absences due to students participating in a school
sponsored activity will not apply to the general attendance count. Specific criteria for attendance may be applied to particular
events or days.
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Student Behavior & Discipline Procedures
The establishment of the following behavior and discipline policy is done with the realization that while we are a community
of individuals, common ground rules and guidelines are imperative so that individuals can function as a community.
The severity of the consequence applied by the principal or his/her designee depends upon two factors: 1] the seriousness of
the offense, 2] the previous disciplinary record of the student. In an effort to take both factors into account, a progression of
consequences [the Step System] has been adopted. A student who is referred for violating a rule contained within this policy
will receive the consequence that corresponds to the entry-level step for that offense. With each successive referral the
student will be advanced up the Step System, depending upon the seriousness of the offense. The disciplinary consequence
for each step is as follows:
STEP 1: *Principal/Designee Conference with Student
*Parents notified verbally or by written notice.
*Incident recorded on student’s discipline file.
STEP 2: *Principal/Designee Conference with Student
*Parents notified verbally or by written notice.
*One-Two [1-2] days after school detention.
STEP 3: *Principal/Designee Contact with Parent
*One [1] day suspension.
STEP 4: *Principal/Designee Contact with Parent.
*Two [2] days suspension
STEP 5: *Principal/Designee Contact with Parent
*Three-Five [3-5] day suspension
*Parent to meet with Principal/Designee.
STEP 6: *Principal/Designee Conference with Parent
*Three-Five [3-5] day suspension
*Referral to School Psychologist for testing for Special Education Needs or appropriateness of present IEP.
STEP 7: *Five [5] day suspension
*Pre-Expulsion Conference with District Administrator.
*Student is immediately suspended until the time of the meeting.
*Further discipline and creation of an Attendance/Behavior Contract will be discussed at the meeting. It may be
determined at this step that a recommendation to the school board for expulsion will be made.
Notes:
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It is the expectation that parents/guardians will be contacted by the teacher any time the teacher writes a referral for a
student.
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The Guidance Office is notified of each suspension and will meet with each suspended student upon his/her return.
Provisions For The Use Of The Step System
1.
A disciplinary file will be initiated for each student referred to the principal. A record of each violation, as well as step
assigned, will be maintained.
2.
After a student has been placed on a step, the next infraction will result in the student being advanced to the next step. A
step may be “jumped” if the infraction calls for a higher entry-level step. For example, a student who is on Step #1
commits a Step #4 violation; s/he will be advanced to Step #4. Normally, the student will advance up the STEP system
with each successive violation; however, the principal may exercise discretion as to whether a student on STEP #2 or
over should be advanced for a minor violation.
3.
A student may work his/her way down the step system by demonstrating good behavior. Each period of 20 calendar
days without a referral will be regarded by the reduction of one step.
4.
Any infraction occurring while a substitute teacher is teaching or supervising will result in an automatic placement of at
least Step Two.
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STEP SYSTEM CHART
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
-Description-
ACTION
Suggested
1st Offense
Possible Additional Consequences
1. Possession, use or intent to distribute tobacco
products:
*The possession, use or the intent to distribute tobacco
products by students is prohibited.
Step 3
*automatic police referral
*Tobacco products in the possession of a student
will be confiscated.
2. Possession, use, being under the influence of or the
intent to distribute any illegal drug, alcohol,
controlled substance, and /or look-alike substances:
*The possession, use, being under the influence of or
having the intent to distribute any illegal drug, alcohol,
controlled substance, look-alike substance or being in
possession of any type of drug paraphernalia while on
school property or attending a school-sponsored event is
prohibited.
Over-the-counter medication and drugs
prescribed by a licensed physician must be kept in the
office, unless otherwise authorized.
Step 7
*automatic police referral
*completion of AODA contract when appropriate
3. Disrespect for the rights of others.
a. Disruptive conduct – written or verbal behavior
which disturbs the orderly and disciplined
atmosphere of the school is prohibited; this
includes temper tantrums, disturbing classes, or
meetings, verbal or physical behavior which results
in inappropriately exuberant, disorderly, or rowdy
actions and/or reactions.
*Note: Any referral regarding a Category 3 behavior written
by a substitute teacher or any visitor in a supervisory role
will result in the following consequences being doubled.
Step 1-2 *If violation occurs in a classroom that is being
managed by a substitute teacher, consequences are
doubled
*Disruption during a meeting or assembly will result
in exclusion from future meetings or assemblies
for a period of time deemed appropriate by
principal or designee.
b.
Insubordination - The refusal to comply with reasonable requests or directions of school personnel.
Step 1-5
c.
Intolerance or bigotry towards others - Racial,
ethnic, religious, sexual, or cultural slurs, and derogatory or disrespectful statements, including
written or verbal profanity, or obscene images or
acts.
d.
Threats to a student - Intimidation, using extortion
or threatening to harm another student is
prohibited.
Threats to district personnel or visitors Intimidation, using extortion or threatening to
harm a school staff member or visitor is prohibited.
Step 1-7 *if violation is deemed to be sexual harassment, incident will be handled according to District Sexual
Harassment Policy
*If disrespect is shown to staff or visitor consequences are doubled
Step 1-7 *police referral when appropriate
e.
f.
Physical attack to students – Fighting / assault is
prohibited
g.
Physical attack to district personnel or visitors Attempting to apply or applying force to a school
staff member or visitor is prohibited.
h.
Reckless Behavior –
Any type of non-malicious behavior that threatens
The health or safety of others is prohibited.
Step 6
*police referral when appropriate
Step 3-4
*automatic police referral
Step 7
*automatic police referral
Step 1-2
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4.
Possession or use of a dangerous weapon: Students
are not to have knives, guns, chemical substances, other
dangerous instruments, or objects that resemble
dangerous instruments.
Step 3-7
*police referral when appropriate
5.
Engaging in any activity forbidden by law that
interferes with school purposes - Reporting false
fire alarm, false 911 call, bomb threat. Also includes
arson, possession or detonation of fireworks or other
explosive devices, etc.
Step 5-7
*automatic police referral
6.
Trespassing - Students in school buildings or on
school property without proper authorization is
prohibited.
Step 1-5
*police referral when appropriate
7.
Disrespect for the property of others:
a. Minor malicious damage to the property of others This includes writing, making marks or drawing on
walls, furniture, fixtures, etc. It also includes not
cooperating with or assisting those who clean and
maintain the school. Usually considered $10.00or
less.
Step 2-4
*restitution required when appropriate
b.
Vandalism - Major malicious destruction of school
property and/or the property of others is prohibited.
Usually considered more then $10.00.
Step 3-7
*restitution required when appropriate
*police referral when appropriate
c.
Theft - The taking of the property of the school or
another person is prohibited.
Step 3-7
*restitution required when appropriate
*police referral when appropriate
8.
Forgery: Falsifying of any signature of a parent, staff
member, or other person is prohibited.
Step 2-3 *also to include loss of pass privileges for 1 month.
9.
Cheating: Cheating of any kind, including, but not
limited to copying an assignment or text, plagiarism of
copyrighted material, or downloading information from
the internet and claiming authorship is prohibited.
Step 2-4
*also to include no credit for assignment or test.
Consequence is applied to both parties involved.
Other Types Of Conduct Not Allowed In School:

Gambling of all types is prohibited.

Non-gambling card playing on school property is allowed during school hours only during lunch and in the lunchroom.

Backpacks, duffle bags, purses, etc. must remain in student lockers during school hours.

Electronic devices such as iPods, radios, cameras, CD players, etc. are not allowed on school property during school
hours. SBHS is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Food and beverages are to be allowed only in designated areas.

Public Displays of Affection are not allowed. Examples are, but are not limited to: hand-holding, kissing, hugging, etc.

Skateboards and in-line skates are not allowed on school property, unless as a part of an approved school activity.

Squirt guns or water balloons are not allowed on school property [including buses].

Laser pointers are not allowed on school property [including buses].
All violations of these types are considered as a Step 1-3 violation.
Disciplinary action will depend on severity and/or previous violations. Prohibited items may be confiscated.
Dress And Attire:

Hats [all types of head covering], sunglasses and coats must remain in student lockers during school hours, and will only
be permitted to be worn during the school day as permitted by the building principal or his/her designee.
o Light jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, etc. are permissible on cool days.
o Hoods may not be pulled up to cover one’s head at any time during the school day.
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Dress And Attire [cont.]:

Clothing or jewelry that is considered obscene, or contains sexually suggestive wording or graphics, or that exhibit
wording or graphics that relate to alcohol, tobacco, drugs or other illegal substances is prohibited.

Specific types of clothing considered as inappropriate for school includes, but is not limited to: pants, skirts, shorts,
dresses that “ride” low enough so as to allow for the exposure of one’s midsection; shirts that are too short that allow for
the exposure of one’s midsection; spaghetti string, backless or strapless tops; any type of clothing that allows for the
exposure of one’s undergarments. This would also include any other type of clothing that would be deemed as indecent
and/or otherwise inappropriate to be worn to school.
The appropriateness of dress will be left to the discretion of the building principal and staff. Students may be asked to
change clothes or to leave the building. Any other clothing and/or grooming which distracts or is disruptive to the educational
process or which causes health or safety problems is prohibited. Repeated violations may result in a detention and/or
suspension and/or referral for expulsion.
Electronic Communication Devices:
Per Wisconsin State Statute 118.258(1), students are prohibited from using or possessing electronic paging or two-way
communication devices while on school property which is either owned or rented or under the control of the Stanley-Boyd
Area School District during school hours. This includes, but is not limited to pagers, cell phones, or any type of two-way
radio. Students found in possession of such devices will have such devices confiscated for a period of time deemed as
appropriate by building administration.
Building administrators or their designee[s] may allow for the use or possession of such devices if it is determined that the
device's use will be for a medical, school, educational, vocational, or other legitimate purpose. Any student given such
permission may be required to have written evidence of such permission when in possession of the device on school property
as described above.
Library / Computer Resource Lab (CRL) Rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Students using the Library/CRL are to present the Library staff with a pass in their Planner signed by the teacher for
whom they are doing the work. Students must sign in on the attendance sheet at the checkout desk.
*If a student does not have a pass but would still like to use the Library to read or study, request can be made to Library
staff for one.
Playing of games, music or personal CD's in the Library/CRL is not allowed. In addition, unauthorized use of email,
chat rooms or other forms of communications or inappropriate website connections are not allowed. The computers are
to be used for schoolwork only.
Gum and any type of food or drink is not allowed in Library/CRL.
Permission must be given by Library/CRL to allow:
a. more than one person per computer;
b. to work/speak with another student
c. temporarily leave the Library/CRL
d. work in Library/CRL without a pass from a teacher
Established policies of the Stanley-Boyd Area School District on Telecommunications/Internet Use apply to all
computers in the school, including those in the Library/Computer Resource Lab.
Student Acceptable Use Policy:
The following is a listing of prohibited behaviors when using the District network, in conjunction with the Student Acceptable
Use policy which may be obtained from the school office.
1. Playing games;
2. Unauthorized connection to/use of message boards, chat rooms or personal email;
3. Providing your name, address or phone number [or that of another person];
4. Use of another person’s password, or changing another person’s password;
5. Downloading, creation, or displaying any offensive pictures and/or messages;
6. Violation of copyright laws;
7. Use of computer for non-educational purposes while others are waiting to use the network for class work and/or
research;
8. Use of the internet for commercial purposes.
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Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy may result in the following:
1. Revocation of Internet or e-mail privileges.
2. Student discipline including suspension or expulsion.
3. Criminal sanctions under Wis. Stat. 947.0125 for threatening, abusive, or intimidating messages sent to another person
through e-mail or other computerized communication system.
4. Criminal sanctions under Wis. Stat. 943.70 for offenses against computer data and programs, including copying,
modifying, accessing, destroying, or disclosing restricted access codes to unauthorized persons, of data, computer
programs, or supporting documentation.
Any warnings or applied penalties will be documented. Penalties will be based on severity and/or frequency of the offense.
Students have the right to due process which follows school district policy.
Behavior Referrals
All teachers will provide the principal with a copy of their individual classroom discipline plan. Each plan will outline how
the teacher will respond to behavior that does not meet classroom expectations. Each plan will make provision for parent
contact as a major step in dealing proactively with student behavior in the classroom.
A Behavior Referral form may be completed by any school personnel who witnesses a violation of building/district policy.
Completing a behavior referral may be a part of a teacher’s classroom discipline plan, or may be in response to an incident
that occurs outside the classroom. This form will be forwarded to the building administrator. The building administrator will
review the referral and meet with the student to discuss the reported incident. Should disciplinary action be deemed
appropriate, the following guidelines will apply in accordance with rights of due process guaranteed by the Constitution of
the United States:
• The student will be provided with accurate information regarding rules and regulations.
• The student will be informed of the specific behavior[s] which led to the proposed disciplinary action.
• The student will be given an opportunity to express his/her views regarding the incident.
• Any student shall have the right to discuss the handling of his/her discipline situation with the building administrator.
• Parental notification will be attempted either by phone or through the mail.
Detention Guidelines:

Students must report to the detention room on time.

Students will be given an assigned seat.

Students must remain in their assigned seat.

Students are to remain quiet while in the detention room.

Students will not have any passes or privileges while assigned to detention.

Date, time and length of detention will be assigned by principal or designee.
Suspension:
The building principal or designee may suspend a pupil not more than five (5) school days. Prior to any suspension, the pupil
shall be advised of the reason for the proposed suspension. The parent or guardian of the suspended student shall be given
prompt notice of the suspension and the reason therefore. The suspension may be served in school or out of school at the
discretion of the Administrator or designee. A suspended pupil shall not be denied the opportunity to make up work missed
during the suspension period. A student may be suspended from school for:
1. A violation of rules.
2. Conduct while either at or not at school or under or not under the supervision of a school authority which endangers
the property, health or safety of others at school or under the supervision of a school authority.
3. Knowingly conveying any threat or false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be
made to destroy any school property by means of explosives.
4. Conduct while not at school or not under the supervision of a school authority which endangers the property, health
or safety of any employee or school board member of the school district in which the student is enrolled.
5. Possession of a firearm while at school or while under the supervision of a school authority.
Attempt to contact parents by phone will be made whenever a student is suspended. Written notification will follow any such
action.
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Expulsion:
In accordance with State Statute 119.25 & 120.13- [Powers of School Board], The School Board may expel a student from
school for:
1. Repeated refusal or neglect to obey school rules or school board rules.
2. Conduct while either at or not at school or under or not under the supervision of a school authority which endangers the
property, health or safety of others at school or under the supervision of a school authority.
3. Knowingly conveying any threat or false information concerning an attempt or alleged attempt being made or to be made
to destroy any school property by means of explosives.
4. Conduct while not at school or not under the supervision of a school authority which endangers the property, health or
safety of any employee or school board member of the school district in which the student is enrolled.
5. Repeatedly engaging in conduct while at school or while under the supervision of a school authority that disrupts the
ability of school authorities to maintain order or an educational atmosphere at school or at an activity supervised by a
school authority and such conduct does not constitute grounds for expulsion under [1] through [4] above; and [this
reason only applies to students 16 years of age or older] is satisfied that the interest of the school demands the student’s
expulsion.
Additional Notes Regarding Expulsion:

The board shall expel a student from school for a period of not less that one year for possessing a firearm while at school
or while under the supervision of a school authority.

Expulsion procedures outlined by state law shall be followed.

For more information regarding the contents of the full policy regarding suspension and expulsion, please contact the
District Central Office or your school office.
Student Suspension and Attendance at / or Participation in a School Sponsored Event:
Students who are suspended from school for disciplinary or other reasons are not allowed to attend or participate in any
school sponsored event during the time of suspension. Unless otherwise noted, the term of suspension begins immediately at
the conclusion of the school day that the student is informed of the suspension and extends until the start of school day on the
first day the student is allowed to return to school.
*Example: Student is informed on Thursday that s/he is suspended from school for Friday. That student is not to be on
school property for any reason from the end of school on Thursday until the beginning of school on Monday.
[In the event a student is required to leave school before the end of the school day, the term of suspension
begins immediately].
Student Eligibility for School-Related Trips And Non Co-Curricular Activities [Field Trips, Dances, etc.]:
1. Any student who is on Step 3 or above at the time of such things as a field or class trip, dance/party [including
Homecoming and Prom] or any other similar school-related trip or non co-curricular activity is ineligible to participate in
any such trip or activity. A Senior who is on Step 3 or above at the time of graduation will not be eligible to
participate in commencement exercises.
2.
Any student who reaches Step #7 at any time during the school year will not be allowed to participate in any trips,
dances or any similar activities [including Homecoming and Prom] for the remainder of the school year. A Senior who
reaches Step 7 at any time during his/her senior year will not be eligible to participate in commencement
exercises.
3.
For any trip which will cause students to miss classes, a list of students going on that trip will be distributed to staff.
Any teacher has the right to request that a student not participate in the trip if the student has a record of excessive
absences and/or is currently failing that teacher’s class.
It is the responsibility of the faculty advisor in charge of the dance/trip/event to check student eligibility with the school
office.
4.
Senior-Specific Responsibilities and Privileges:
1. Any student who reaches Step #7 anytime during his/her senior school year will not be allowed to participate in
Commencement Exercises or any other school-sponsored extra-curricular event.
2. Any student who does not meet the credit requirement for graduation will not be allowed to participate in
Commencement Exercises or receive a high school diploma.
3. Open Campus Lunch may be earned for the 2nd Semester. Students must follow all rules and guidelines in order to
attain and maintain eligibility.
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Open Campus Lunch Privilege
Open Campus Lunch Privilege is another component of the SBHS PRIDE philosophy. Under these provisions, senior students displaying a
high level of maturity and personal responsibility are given the opportunity to earn the privilege of leaving campus during lunch.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DETERMINATION…
1. A student must be classified as a Senior based on his/her credit status at the beginning of the school year.
2.
A senior student will gain eligibility for open campus privilege for the 2 nd Semester of the school year if s/he has 0-2 infractions of
school rules during the 1st Semester of his/her senior year. Such infractions may include:
a. Unexcused absence to any class period
b. Tardiness resulting in action taken by the office
c. Any behavior violating the discipline policy [as outlined in the handbook]
d. Any attempt to circumvent the provisions of the Open Campus Lunch privilege
PROCEDURE AND PROVISIONS:
1. Behavior and attendance records of senior students will be reviewed at the conclusion of the 2nd quarter of the school year to
determine eligibility for the following semester.
2.
Students deemed eligible based on the eligibility criteria must complete a Waiver and Release of Liability form and return it to the
high school office within the first week of the quarter they first meet eligibility requirements.
a. If a student is 18, the student may sign his/her own Waiver and Release of Liability form.
3.
Students who meet all eligibility criteria and return a completed waiver form will be given a pass or some other visible indicator that
they are permitted to leave campus during the approved time. Failure to present the pass or other indicator upon request will result in
the student being required to stay on campus.
4.
If seniors choose to eat a school lunch, they must report directly to the cafeteria and remain in the school cafeteria or gym for the
remainder of that lunch period that day, unless the meal is part of the “meals to go” program.
5.
When leaving the building for lunch, students are required to leave the building only through Door 4. A student leaving the building
from any other exit will be considered to be in violation of the PRIDE Program and will risk having his/her privileges revoked.
6.
Students leaving campus for lunch are not to loiter in the lunchroom, parking lot or any other location on the school grounds. Students
returning to campus at the end of the lunch period are to remain in the foyer until the bell rings to move to the next class period.
7.
Being tardy to 5th or 6th periods after returning to campus from lunch will result in an automatic suspension of the student’s SB PRIDE
Pass for 7 calendar days. A second instance will result in a 20 calendar day suspension. A third instance will result in the student’s
PRIDE Program privileges being suspended for the remainder of the school year.
8.
Specific complaints from the community regarding individual students [inappropriate behavior, traffic problems, theft/shoplifting,
etc.] will result in the suspension of Open Campus Lunch privileges for those individuals. General complaints from the community
regarding the same issues will lead to the suspension of Open Campus Lunch privileges for all students for the remainder of the
semester. Suspension of Open Campus Lunch privileges for these reasons cannot be earned back.
REVOCATION, PROBATION, EARN-BACK…
1. A student may have his/her PRIDE Program privileges revoked and be placed on probation by:
a. Unexcused absence to a class period;
b. Tardiness resulting in action taken by the office;
c. Any behavior violating the discipline policy [as outlined in the handbook];
d. Misuse of a PRIDE Pass;
e. Any attempt to circumvent the provisions of the PRIDE Program or the Closed Campus policy.
2.
SB PRIDE Program privileges will be revoked and placed on probation accordingly:
a. 1st Violation: suspension of privileges for 10 calendar days
b. 2nd Violation: suspension of privileges for 20 calendar days.
c. 3rd Violation: suspension of privileges for remainder of school year.
d. Suspension from school for any reason will require the suspension of privileges for 20 calendar days.
3.
A student may “earn back” his/her SB PRIDE Program privileges following a 1st or 2nd probation period by completing the SB
PRIDE Program Reinstatement Form and returning it to the Dean of Students at the conclusion of the probation period. The SB
PRIDE Program Reinstatement Form will verify that the student:
a. has not had an unexcused absence to a class period;
b. has not served an office detention for a tardy to class;
c. displayed any behavior violating the discipline policy [as outlined in the handbook];
d. has not misused a PRIDE Pass;
e. has not attempted to circumvent the provisions of the PRIDE Program or the Closed Campus policy.
f. has not violated any other building or district policy during the time of probation
4.
Any suspension of Open Campus Lunch privileges due to complaints from the community cannot be earned back.
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Lockers
Lockers are provided for the convenience of the student and are to be used solely and exclusively for the storage of outergarments, book bags, footwear and any other school-related materials. Lockers are not to be used for any other purpose.
Students will be responsible for any writing or other types of vandalism on or in his/her locker and will be expected to keep
the locker neat and orderly. The cost to repair any damage or to perform maintenance beyond what is ordinary will be
assessed to the student.
Search Policy
[Locker, Student, Vehicle]
In an effort to protect the health and welfare of its students, the Stanley-Boyd School District reserves the right to search
vehicles parked on school property and lockers assigned to students. Such searches may include the use of canine units. In
addition, any individual designated by this policy may conduct a search of a student’s purse, duffel bag or similar articles if
the search is based on reasonable suspicion that the student has dangerous or illegal items or substance in his/her possession.
“Pat-down” searches of a student’s person will only be conducted by law enforcement personnel. Strip searches are illegal
and will not be conducted by School District personnel.
Lockers are the property of the School District and may be searched at any time by the building administrator or his/her
designee without prior notice to, or consent of, the student(s) and/or parent(s)/guardian(s). Any unauthorized item found in
the locker may be removed.
Likewise, student parking on school property is a privilege. As such, vehicles parked on
school property are subject to search at any time by the building administrator or his/her designee. Any unauthorized item
found in a vehicle may be removed.
This policy also authorizes the use of trained canine units on school property. This is to include, but not be limited to, the
exploratory sniffing of the outside of lockers, vehicles parked on school property and any other area of/on school property
deemed appropriate and at the discretion of the building administrator in conjunction with the District Administrator. The
use of canine units may occur with or without notice.
The use of canine units to search student vehicles on school property is the responsibility of the local Police Department or
other designated law enforcement.
Dances / Parties:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Dance Planning forms must be returned to the office no later than one week in advance of the date of the dance in order
to gain approval. If forms are not completed and returned by this time, the dance may be cancelled.
The doors of the school will be closed 1 hour after the event starts.
No one will be allowed to re-enter the dance after leaving the building once the dance has started.
There will be no admittance after the doors close unless special permission has been obtained in writing through the
office prior to the event.
Only those enrolled as students at Stanley-Boyd High School can attend school-sponsored high school dances. SBHS
students may invite a guest to a dance or activity provided:
a. The guest is a student in good standing at another high school, or;
b. The guest is an SBHS graduate from the previous year and;
c. The guest is registered in the office no later than one day in advance of the date of the dance. Any guest not
pre-registered will not be allowed to attend the dance.
Regular high school dances will be held between 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. All clean-up crews are to finish their jobs
before leaving.
a. Dances following an event on a night before a day with no school may end at 11:30 with pre-authorization.
b. Homecoming and Prom may end at 12:00 am.
All school regulations are in effect at school dances. All dances and parties must be chaperoned by at least 4 adults, in
addition to the advisor/coach. At least one of the chaperones must be a paid member of the school faculty or staff.
Visitors
1.
2.
3.
All visitors must stop in the office for a visitor’s pass or for permission to be in the building.
Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to visit school at any time after receiving a visitor’s pass or permission from the
school office.
Alumni and/or students from other schools will not be authorized to visit the school during school hours, unless prior
authorization from the building principal is received. As a general rule, visitors of this type will only be given
permission to visit the school during school hours under extenuating circumstances.
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Lost And Found
The lost and found items are located in the office. Articles which have been found should be turned in there. All losses should
be reported here also. To report a loss, a student should write a description of the article which has been lost, and leave it at
the desk.
Telephone
Students are not to use the phone located in the school office at any time. The only exceptions that will be allowed are if the
student is responding to a message received by the school office or if the student is ill and requesting parental/guardian
permission to leave school. In either case, permission to use the phone must first be granted by office staff.
Public pay phones located near the office are for student use. Such calls are only to be made during a student’s study hall,
lunch period, before or after school.
Unless in the case of an emergency, the office will take messages and relay them to the students either at noon or immediately after school in the afternoon.
Poster Advertising
Any type of advertising must be approved and stamped by office personnel.
Vehicle Use
Students wishing to park on school property must park only in the designated student parking lot. Students who park
inappropriately, or park in any other area than designated student parking will be given one warning. Subsequent violations
will result in referral to police and/or may result in the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense. Any behavior while
driving a vehicle on school property by student drivers which is potentially hazardous to other students or the property of
others will have his/her parking privilege suspended by the school principal. Serious or multiple offenses will be applied to
the Step System.
SNOWMOBILES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED to be ridden on or parked on school property at any time. This change
has been made in keeping with local ordinances regarding snowmobiles being ridden on city streets or any other areas not
marked as being part of a designated snowmobile trail.
Additional parking regulations may be enforced at any time.
Students are not allowed to be in the parking lot during the school day unless permission is obtained from the office.
Textbooks
The Board of Education will provide textbooks for all students regularly enrolled at Stanley-Boyd High School. At the
beginning of the year, teachers will evaluate and register by number the books issued to students. At the close of the year,
they will assess fines if books have been lost or damaged beyond normal wear. Fines must be paid in order for a student to
receive his/her report card.
Textbook Fines:
Damaged textbooks are subject to fines at the end of each course. The fine will be adjusted to age and condition of the
textbook when issued. Lost or severely damaged books are subject to replacement costs by the student. Books lost or
damaged beyond use, full replacement pro-rated:

Less than 1 year old: 100% of cost of new text

1 year old:
80% of cost of new text

2 years old:
60% of cost of new text

3 years old:
40% of cost of new text

4 years old:
20% of cost of new text

5 years or Older
$5.00 Minimum
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Forms And Fees
Required Forms: The following forms need to be completed and turned in to the school office during the first week of
school:
 Transportation Agreement (all students – field trips, etc)
 Computer User Agreement
 Emergency Form
 Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility Form [please complete even if you do not request or are entitled to free/reduced lunch]
Registration Fees:
 Registration/User fee: $15.00 is required at the time of enrollment to help defray the cost of such things as PE
towels, lockers and locks; hall lockers and Planners.
 Activity fee [High School]: of $35 for the first, $20 for the second, and $10 for the third sport is required of all high
school students who participate in an activity to assist in defraying some of the costs associated with providing the
wide variety of activities and opportunities available.
 Driver Education [High School]: Students enrolled in driver education will be required to pay a fee of $275.00 to
cover the cost of the insurance and use of the car.
*Note: Failure to pay required fees by September 15 will result in the student being unable to participate in any extracurricular privileges until the fees are paid in full.
Lunch Fee:
Money can only be deposited into student lunch accounts at the District Office. Students who want a second lunch are
charged an additional price. If an account is empty, there will be no charging.
Library Fines:
Students are responsible for the materials checked out of the library. Materials are checked out on a two-week basis.
Overdue materials are 5c per day except for reference and overnight books (25c per day). Lost or damaged books are subject
to replacement costs by the student.
Specialized Courses Fee:
 Drivers’ Education: $275.00 [see more detailed information on page 22]
 Technical Education: $10.00 per course
 Art:
$15.00 per course
 Agricultural Education:
o Wildlife:
$5.00
 Family and Consumer Education
o Food classes:
$15.00 per class
o Clothing classes: prices vary depending on project
All fees must be paid for courses taken or materials used in order to earn a credit for a class. A student who owes money at
the end of the semester will receive an INCOMPLETE grade on the report card. They will have two weeks to pay the fee and
remove the incomplete. If the fees are not paid during that period, the student’s grade is changed to an “F”. The student
therefore does not receive that credit. If a student cannot pay a fee, he/she can make financial arrangements with the
principal to take care of a bill over a period of time.
Calculator Rental/Fines:
Some math courses require the use of advanced calculators. Students may purchase their own calculator or be issued one
from the math department on contract. If a student loses or damages a department calculator, a $90 fine will be charged. In
order to continue providing this service, a $10.00 rental fee will be charged if a student elects to be issued a department
calculator.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Graduation Requirements:
English
4.0 credits
Social Studies
3.0 credits
Math
2.0 credits
Science
2.0 credits
Health
.5 credit
Physical Education
1.5 credits
Electives
11.5 credits
Total for Graduation
24 credits
Grading Scale (all courses):
93% A
87% B+ 67% D+
90% A- 83% B
63% D
80% B- 60% D77% C+
73% C
70% C-
Incompletes:

Incompletes must be made up within a one-week period after the last day of the quarter unless sickness or injury has
forced an absence of more than two weeks.

If incompletes are not made up, the incomplete assignment grade will change to an “F”.

While a student has an incomplete, he/she cannot participate in extra-curricular activities until the incomplete has been
made up and a passing grade achieved.
Repeated courses:
Courses that are failed and repeated will have both grades averaged and both grades are shown on the transcript. Passed
courses that are repeated to achieve a higher grade will have both grades averaged and shown on the transcript but only one
will count for credit towards graduation. Only required courses may be repeated.
Adding/Dropping Classes:

Students must maintain six classes per semester.

Making changes to a student’s schedule must be completed before school opens in the fall or during the eighth week of
the second semester.

A student may drop a class within the first two weeks of a semester, but must maintain at least six classes in his/her
schedule.

Students who wish to be removed from a class after the 2nd week of the semester will be withdrawn with a grade of “F”.
Transfer Credit/Grade Point Average:
Credits will be accepted from other schools, provided the school and credits are recognized by the State. Grades will count
towards a student’s over-all grade point if they represent courses meeting for the hours as required by the State for regular
high schools. More information about transfer credits/grade point averages is available from the high school guidance
counselor.
In order to be eligible for District and State scholastic awards, a student must be in residence for a minimum of one school
year.
In order for a transfer student to graduate at SBHS, they must be in attendance at SBHS for the entire final semester and earn
a minimum of three credits in residence, meeting all graduation requirements. Should a student transfer after the onset of
their final semester, they may attend and earn credits that will be sent back to their previous school so their home district my
award a diploma.
Class Ranking System:
The high school uses the following procedures to release the class rank of 12 th grade students1. Students will use the class rank they have achieved during the first three years for college applications, etc., prior to the
end of the first semester of the senior year. At the end of the first semester, all senior rankings will be recalculated to
determine a preliminary final ranking. The seventh semester PR ranking will be used on applications from that point
until the end of the second semester. Final class rank will be placed on transcripts that are sent after graduation.
2. The state scholarship is awarded to the top senior student after 7 completed semesters.
3. The final class ranking to determine the “Top Ten” awards will be made after all senior exams have been completed.
The final top ten students will be revealed at ‘Awards Night’ along with the names of the Salutatorian and Valedictorian
(determined after 8 semesters.)
4. The Top Ten award will include 10 students only unless there is a tie at the 10th rank.
*Ties within the over-all class rank will be shown in the following manner:
EXAMPLE: 2 students are tied for the 5th rank. The ranking would be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 (#6 would be skipped).
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Grading Procedures:
Teachers will fully explain the grading procedures that will be used to evaluate student progress and to issue final grades.
The teacher will accomplish this before any assignments are issued. All teachers will have a written copy of all grading
procedures on file with the building principal prior to the first day of the school year. Any changes to the procedures during
the school year must be submitted to both students and the principal when changes take effect.
Grading Grievance Procedures:
The following procedure will be followed when a student is issued a grade that does not match their records. All contacts
with the teacher must be made either before the first class or after the last class, but not during a class period.
STEP #1: The student will advise the teacher that they feel the wrong grade was issued within 3 days of report cards being
issued. Most errors are due to copying or computer inputting errors and are corrected immediately. The teacher
has 3 days to respond to the student’s inquiry. If the teacher maintains that the issued grade is correct, the student
may continue to the next step within (3) school days of the conference if they feel the grade is incorrect.
STEP #2: The student will submit a written request for a conference with the teacher to discuss and compare issued grades.
The parent may be present at the conference. The conference will be held within 3 days of receipt of the request.
A copy of the request will be submitted to the principal. If the teacher maintains that the grade was correctly
issued according to his/her records, but the student does not agree, they may make a written request to meet with
the principal. The request must be made within 3 days of the STEP #2 conference.
STEP #3: Upon receipt of the written request of the student, the principal shall call a conference of the student, parent and
teacher to discuss the documentation. The conference will take place within 5 days of the receipt of the request.
The student and teacher will each have the opportunity to present their records to the principal. The principal will
evaluate each person’s records and return his written opinion to the student and teacher within 5 days of the
conference.
STEP #4: When a student and/or parent disagree with the principal’s opinion, they may make a written request to meet with
the District Administrator. The request must be made within 5 days of receipt of the principal’s opinion. The
letter shall include all of the data provided by the student at the principal’s conference. The Administrator must
either call for a conference with the student, parent, teacher, and principal, or return an opinion in writing to the
student and teacher, within 5 days of the conference or written response.
STEP #5) When a student and/or parent disagrees with the District Administrator’s opinion, they make a written request to
the Board of Education to present their grievance. The request must be made within 5 days of the receipt of the
District Administrator’s written opinion. The Board of Education shall provide a hearing for the student to
present their grievance. Legal counsel may represent the student. The administration and staff will be permitted
to present their justification for the grade that was issued. The Board of Education will return a written decision
to the student within 15 days of the hearing.
Honor Roll:
The honor Roll is established after each quarter and is based upon a 4-point system. There will be an “A” Honor Roll, 3.70
and a “B” Honor Roll, 2.70. All “Honors” courses will be awarded an additional point for each grade. The Honor Rolls will
be based upon the 4-point system.
Academic Honor Awards:

Awards will be issued to students for academic achievements similar to the athletic awards received for athletic
achievement.

Eligibility for Awards
1. Students must complete 7 courses each semester or a total of 14 for the year (including driver’s education).
2. Students must have a B+ (3.30) average at the end of the school year for which an award is earned.

Awards
1. First level award: cloth letter, similar to athletic letter, with “ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE” written on it.
2. The second level award: gold pin, II.
3. The third level award: gold pin, III.
4. The fourth level award: gold antique shield with stone.
5. Academic award winners will have the same rights and privileges as athletic award winners. Awards will be
presented in October to students in grades 10, 11, and 12.
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Driver’s Education:
Driver’s Education is an elective course that carries no credit. The school is not required to offer this program. Students will
be permitted to take Driver Education provided they pass all subjects taken during the previous two semesters (including 8th
grade work). Those who do not meet the criteria must wait until they either meet the two-semester requirement or complete
three years of high school work. Due to the unexpected increase in costs associated with this program, the fee has been
increased to $275.00 since the printing of the Course Description Guide.
Optional Educational Programs:
Information regarding optional education programs is included in the Course Description and Registration Guide. This guide
is available in the High School Guidance Offices.

Youth Options Program: Under the Youth Options program approved by State Statute, juniors and seniors may request
to enroll in a center or institution with the University of Wisconsin system or a vocation-technical education college to
take courses for high school credit. To be approved, the course[s] must not duplicate courses offered at the high school
and meet the criteria for "core" subjects. In general, 1 college credit is equal to .25 high school credit. Students wishing
to participate in the Youth Options program must apply through the Guidance Office by March 1 to be considered to the
fall semester and October 1 to be considered for the spring semester. The full policy regarding Youth Options is
reprinted in the Course Description and Registration Guide.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire: Practice evacuations will occur throughout the school year at unexpected times. They are performed so that
students and staff are properly prepared for evacuating the building in the event of a real fire emergency. Students will be
aware of the exit rule for each room in which they have classes. Rules are posted in each room.

Tornado: In the event the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the StanleyBoyd area, an
announcement will be made over the PA for all students and staff to move to their designated shelter area. At least one
practice situation will occur each school year. Students will be aware of the exit rule for each room in which they have
classes. Rules are posted in each room.

Lockdown/Evacuation: District policy will be implemented any time information is received by the administration of a
potential threat to student safety. At leas one simulation will occur each school year so that students and staff are
acquainted with appropriate procedures. Parents are encouraged to inform the school office at the beginning of the
school year [by completing a form] who is to be called to pick up their children in the event an evacuation results from a
perceived threat.
STUDENT EXEMPTION FROM CLASS
Students may be exempt on a limited basis from a particular preplanned classroom activity or from selected portions of the
established curriculum where required by statute. Except as required by statute, the District does not have an obligation to
allow a student to be exempt from a required course of instruction unless the student or his/her parent/guardian can show that
the course’s content would violate the family’s religious beliefs. All requests for student exemption from classroom and/or
curriculum activities must be made in writing and signed by the student’s parent/guardian. Should an exemption be granted,
alternate class work will be assigned. If a request is denied, the parent may appeal the decision in accordance with the
District’s student discrimination complaint procedures.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
Students who are withdrawing from school during the regular school year must pick up a "Withdrawal from School Notice"
and follow the directions on that form.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student information shall be considered public information and may be released to appropriate persons, media, unless parents
or adult students refuse the release, in writing, of their own initiation. Such information may include the student's name,
address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and
sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received and
the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student.
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INSURANCE
The school does have a supplemental insurance for all school-related accidents which occur while in school or participating
for the school. All accidents are to be reported to the building principal as soon as possible after the accident occurs. The
insurance carrier has a $100.00 deductible amount. This insurance is just a supplemental type insurance, which implies that
your family insurance carrier must pick up most bills, that amount that is not picked up by your family insurance will be
picked up by the school carrier minus the deductible amount.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
School closing due to snowstorms, other weather conditions, or other unusual circumstances will be announced on local
television stations.
Policies regarding Student Code of Conduct; Sexual Harassment; Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs; are available upon
request at the Stanley-Boyd Area School District Office.
It is the responsibility of each student enrolled at StanleyBoyd High School to take the StanleyBoyd Student/Parent
Handbook home to his/her parent or guardian. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to read the handbook.
Additional copies of the handbook are available at the school office.
Any situation not specifically covered by the policies and guidelines discussed in the handbook
will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the building administration
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Parent Student Acknowledgement
[Please read, sign below and return to school office before the end of the 1st week of school]
Student Name [print]
This planner has been provided to me for my use throughout the entire
year. I understand that I am to treat it with the same respect as I would a
textbook. I understand that if I damage this planner by removing pages
or by making pages unreadable with colors, markers, white-out, etc., I
will be required to purchase another planner for $10.00. If I lose this
planner, I will also be required to replace it. I also agree to carry this
planner with me to every class throughout the day.
I have read the Parent/Student Handbook section contained in this
Planner and understand the expectations established for students of
Stanley Boyd High School.
Student Name
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date
TRANSPORTATION POLICY
The behavior of students in school buses is a concern of everyone working with pupil transportation. Maintaining open and adequate
channels of communication is essential if discipline problems are to be understood and solved.
Transportation to and from school is a privilege. This relates to the authority of school boards to enforce regulations governing pupil
conduct.
The rule is well established by many cases that school authorities may govern the conduct of pupils while off the school grounds and out of
school hours. A Board of Education may discipline a pupil for any act, no matter where or when it is committed, provided that the act
tends immediately and directly to destroy the discipline and impair the efficiency of the school.
Transportation to and from school is a privilege when can be terminated [per Attorney General’s Opinion, dated 10-17-74. Parents will be
notified if there is a misconduct by their son or daughter on the bus. If such conduct is continued, the student’s privilege to ride the bus
may be suspended by school authorities.
Only students of the district and persons authorized in writing by a school administrator may ride the bus to and/or from school or a school
sponsored activity.
Regulations for student transportation at any time by the school District.
1. Prior to Loading [on the road and at school]
a. Be at designated school bus stop five [5] minutes before scheduled pick-up time. Buses will not wait. Students shall not damage
in any way property in the vicinity of the school bus.
b. Stay off the road while waiting for the bus.
c. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to board the bus. Line up in an orderly single file manner. Do not
rush to get on the bus. Do not take advantage of younger children in order to get a seat.
d. If there is no sidewalk or path, it is recommended that you walk to the side of the road facing traffic to get to the bus stop.
e. Use handrails and watch your step when boarding the bus.
f. Do not cross road to pick-up stop until the bus had stopped, flashing red lights are on, and the bus driver gives signal to cross.
g. Not to get off at a different place.
2. While on Bus
a. All riders shall remain seated when the bus is in motion.
b. Keep head, hands, and arms inside the bus.
c. All riders remain in the seats assigned to them.
d. Scuttling, fighting, drinking, smoking or obscene language is forbidden.
e. Do not litter the bus with food or other debris.
f. The rider and their parents will be liable for damage to the bus other than ordinary wear and tear.
g. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
h. Don’t leave books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.
i. Keep books, packages coats, and all other objects out of the aisle at all times. No animals of any type are not allowed on buses at
any time.
j. Remain on the bus in case of road emergency, unless directed other wise by the bus driver.
k. Keep absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad crossing.
l. Always be courteous to fellow students, the bus driver and passersby.
m. The drivers are responsible for controlling the bus riders. Their directions must be obeyed promptly at all times
n. If you ride to an event on the bus you must ride home on the bus unless written permission from parent is presented to principal –
a signed and turned over to supervisor or coach.
3. After Leaving the Bus
a. Cross the road at least ten [10] feet in front of the bus but only after checking to be sure that no traffic is approaching and after
receiving a signal from the driver.
b. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
c. Be alert and obey any danger signal from the driver.
d. Riders are not permitted to leave the bus at other than their regular stop unless a written request of a parent has been approved in
advance by an appropriate school administrator, bus supervisor or driver.
e.
The following actions may result in an immediate loss of riding privileges:
1. Deliberate destruction of school property or personal property of riders.
2. Striking or hitting a bus deriver or school official.
3. Use of profane language to driver or others on the bus.
4. Smoking on the bus.
5. Any act which in the opinion of the bus deriver or bus supervisor and/or school officials endangers the safety of others.
6. Insubordination or disrespectful actions to bus personnel.
7.
Infraction Procedures:
1. Drivers are required to notify the bus supervisor in writing of any bus rider rule infraction. The bus supervisor shall inform the
principal of all alleged infractions.
2. A second infraction of bus rider rules may result in a suspension of riding privileges of as long as three days.
3. Repeated refusal or neglect to obey the bus rider rules may result in a total suspension of bus privileges.
4. No suspension of bus riding privileges shall be valid unless made in accordance with this procedure.
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Co-Curricular Code
As Found in the
Co-Curricular Parent/Student Handbook
Table of Contents
Philosophy
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Co-curricular Eligibility
27
Responsibility of Student
26
Attendance
27
Responsibility of Coach/Advisor
26
List of Co-curricular Activities
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Responsibility of Parent
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Eligibility
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Participation Fee
27
Code Violations
29
School Equipment
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Appeal Procedure
30
Transportation
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Procedure for Investigating
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Athletic Injuries and Insurance
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PHILOSOPHY
Athletics and co-curricular activities are an important part of our educational program here at the Stanley-Boyd School District. The competition and
striving to do our best are all part of the learning and educational process. As we watch young adults perform and participate, let us strive to be good role
models ourselves and support their fine efforts. The three driving forces of our co-curricular program are:

COURTESY – toward teachers, fellow students, and officials.

PRIDE – in everything our school endeavors to accomplish and has accomplished.

SPORTSMANSHIP – the ability to win and lose gracefully.
Students need our support and good example not only as they compete but on a day to day basis. We must remember the primary value of our athletic and
co-curricular programs is in the learning and growth it provides to our students.
We promote our students to join activities that interest them, be a “doer” and not a “watcher.” There are athletics, music, drama, and subject oriented clubs,
student council, publications and interest groups.
We also feel that being members of the above organizations also brings responsibility. When you choose to participate in co-curricular activities, you
voluntarily elect a course of self-discipline that is part of being involved with a team. The school can revoke or restrict the privilege of participation if the
student fails to live up to the expectations and standards as defined in our school district’s co-curricular code.
Responsibility of the Student
Participation in activities is a privilege at Stanley-Boyd School District. In order to keep this privilege, students must accept certain responsibilities. The
greatest responsibility each student has is to be a credit to himself/herself, and to his/her parents, school and community. Students are the most visible
representatives of our school, so they are expected to be fine examples of the quality of Stanley-Boyd School District students. They are expected to display
the highest standards of social behavior and respect for those in authority, including teachers, coaches, advisors, administrators, officials and other school
personnel, as well as fellow participants and competitors.
Responsibility of the Coach/Advisor
Coaches/advisors are some of the most influential people in the Stanley-Boyd School District. Their methods and results are a matter of public record and
discussion each time their group performs. In most cases, the attitude, desire, and spirit possessed by the group are a reflection of these same qualities in the
coach/advisor. Coaching and advising demands that the proper attitude and perspective be maintained.
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Responsibility of the Parent
Parents are the greatest role models for a young person. The Stanley-Boyd School District seeks parental assistance to help develop young men and women
who possess the self-discipline and motivation to make a difference in the world. The administration, faculty, staff, advisors, and coaches ask that parents be
supportive of the programs and personnel at Stanley-Boyd School District and demonstrate that support by respecting the decisions and efforts of the
coaches/advisors who work with the young people of Stanley and Boyd. Parental assistance is also requested in enforcing this co-curricular code so that a
fair and healthy environment will exist for all students.
While spectators, at any extra/co-curricular events either at Stanley-Boyd or any other site, parents are expected to display sportsmanlike behavior. An
individual or group who willfully interferes with or interrupts the proper order or management of a school sponsored extra/co-curricular event by an act of
violence, boisterous conduct, threatening language, or unsportsmanlike conduct toward coaches, players, or officials, or disobeys board policies or
administrative rules may be removed from the event and may be prohibited from further attendance for a period of up to one calendar year. Individuals
prohibited from attendance may follow the established grievance procedure.
Participation Fee
All athletic and some clubs or organizations charge a participation fee. The High School athletic fee is as follows: $35.00 for the first sport, $20.00 for the
second sport, and $10.00 for the third sport. The Middle School athletic fee is $20.00 for each sport. Payment must be made prior to participation. A refund
will be given to those whose circumstances warrant it.
School Equipment
Students are responsible for all equipment issued to them. Uniforms and costumes, both practice and game, are supplied for the sole purpose of
organizational or athletic participation. This equipment is not to be used for any other purpose. When the season or year is completed, all equipment is to be
returned to the school. There are no exceptions to this policy. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Transportation to and from Contest or Performances
Stanley-Boyd is responsible for transporting students to and from contests or performances. The school is aware that unusual circumstances may arise in
which a parent/guardian may wish to transport their son/daughter either to or from a contest. If this occasion does arise, it is the responsibility of the athlete
to obtain a permission form from their coach/advisor, or main office. This form must be signed by the parent/guardian in the presence of the coach/advisor.
The coach/advisor will then keep this form with them for the remainder of the season. A new form must be completed for every contest in which a
parent/guardian requests their son/daughter to ride with them.
Athletic Injuries and Insurance
In case of injury your son/daughter will be covered first through your family insurance plan. Stanley-Boyd carries a secondary coverage with Student
Assurance Services. This means your personal policy pays then the school policy makes up all or most of the difference.
To help eliminate any CONFUSION or MISUNDERSTANDING concerning the insurance program we ask you to please follow this procedure.
1. Please have your son/daughter notify the coach or advisor of all injuries. THIS IS A MUST. The coach will document the injury and fill out an injury
report form when necessary. The coach will then notify the principal. The principal will then sign a form to be submitted to Student Assurances
regarding the injury.
2. After your son/daughter has gone to the doctor, your personal insurance policy pays the initial bills.
3. All unpaid bills, after your carrier has paid their share, are to be submitted to the Student Assurances Services by the parent or medical services.
4. Student Assurances will then provide payment as per policy. Copies of this policy are given to each student the first day of school in the fall.
Policy on Co-curricular Eligibility
This handbook has been prepared for the benefit of the students, parents, and leader(s) of each co-curricular activity. The purpose of this handbook is to help
ensure that each activity is a contributing and worthwhile part of the overall school program. It is the desire for all to have an enriching and healthy
experience in which physical, mental, and social growth shall be stimulated through involvement in co-curricular activities.
Co-curricular Eligibility Rules
Every student who desires to participate in co-curricular activities must:
1. Maintain academic standards provided in this handbook.
2. Accept and adhere to all training rule policies provided in this handbook.
3. Behave in a manner non-detrimental to the Stanley-Boyd School District.
Attendance
Students who are too ill to attend school should not participate in or attend after-school activities. The following policies will apply:
1. Students who are participants in school activities must be present for a minimum of the last four periods to be allowed to participate or practice in
the activity that day. The principal and athletic director may use their discretion for any extenuating circumstances.
2. It is the policy of the Stanley-Boyd School District to expect any student involved in a co-curricular activity to be in school that day following an
event.
3. Any student who is suspended from school may not practice or compete in a co-curricular activity during the time of their suspension.
*Refer to page ## of the Student/Parent Handbook
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List of Co-Curricular Activities
Group A
Football
Volleyball
Math Club
Group B
Science Olympiad
Boys’ Cross CountryGirls’ Cross Country
Band Trips
Choir Trips
Wrestling
Oriolettes
Natural Helpers
FFA
Boy’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Drama/Musical
SBAA
Baseball
Softball
Pep Club
Forensics*
Boys’ Track & FieldGirls’ Track & Field
Student Council
NHS*
Boys’ Golf
Red-Ribbon
Teen-Advisors
Class Officers
Tutors
Spanish Club
Art Club
FCCLA
FBLA
Girls’ Golf
Cheerleading
Youth Service/Wellness Committee
Academic Eligibility
Group A Members:
Freshmen athletes who finish 8th grade with any failing grades will be allowed to participate in athletics during the first quarter of their freshmen year but
they will not be allowed to compete in the first athletic contest of their sport. Their athletic eligibility for the remainder of the first quarter will be determined
by the three week progress reports. If the student receives any failing grades at the end of the first or second progress report he/she will not be eligible to
compete in contests until he/she is passing all classes. The student must practice with the team while ineligible to participate in contests. The student will be
allowed to get an athletic/academic progress report sheet five school days after being notified of their ineligibility. The student is responsible for obtaining
this progress report from the athletic director , getting signatures from his/her teachers verifying their passing grades , and submitting the completed form
back to the athletic director before their athletic eligibility will be reinstated. Quarter grades will determine the academic eligibility beginning the second
quarter of the students’ freshmen year and every year thereafter.
According to our athletic policy, if a sophomore, junior, or senior student/athlete has one F, he/she will be ineligible to compete for 15 school days, but must
participate in all team practices during this time. Any sophomore, junior, or senior student that has two or more F’s will be athletically ineligible for an
entire academic quarter. Athletic eligibility will be based on the quarter grade only.
At the conclusion of ineligibility, the athlete is responsible for obtaining a reinstatement form from the athletic director. This form must be completed and
returned to the athletic director before the athlete can resume his/her eligibility status.
Group B Members:
The advisor or instructor may establish academic standards for Group B members. The school district would expect members of these clubs or organizations
to prioritize academics and make a sincere effort to remain in academic good standing while being a member.
*Academic standards or bylaws within this organization may supersede the academic criteria or code of conduct established by Stanley-Boyd’s Cocurricular Code for Group B.
Eligibility
High School Athlete:
A student becomes an athlete when the school has written evidence on file in its office attesting to:
1. Parental permission to participate in the activity.
2. A statement of current physical fitness as determined by a licensed physician.
3. The payment of any participation fees for each activity.
The code shall be in effect while the student is enrolled in the district and includes all periods of time in which school is not in session.
Middle School Athlete:
A student becomes an athlete when the school has written evidence on file in its office attesting to:
1. Parental permission to participate in the activity.
2. A statement of current physical fitness as determined by a licensed physician.
3. The payment of any participation fees for each activity.
The code shall be in effect while the student is enrolled in the district and includes all periods of time in which school is not in session. If there is a
withdrawal from school for academic or disciplinary reason(s), the student will not be eligible for participation. Home schooled students must prove
verification of attendance.
Middle School Athletic Eligibility and Procedures
1.
2.
3.
In order for the student to have the time to establish a grade, the academic progress will not be reported until the third week of the first quarter.
Thereafter, grades are posted by 11:30 AM on the first school day of each week.
Students who have less than 60% in a teacher’s grade book at that time are considered ineligible to compete in contests.
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Middle School Athletic Eligibility and Procedures [cont.]
4.
5.
6.
7.
The coach will inform athletes of their eligibility status the first day of school each week.
Upon notification of ineligibility, athletes will not participate in their next contest.
Athletes must participate in practice while ineligible to participate in contests.
Ineligible athletes must obtain an eligibility form in the middle school office.
a) During “Best” hour, students will obtain each teachers signature to indicate if they are passing.
b) The athlete is ineligible until taking the responsibility to complete the form, obtain the signatures, and submit it to the coach.
c) Athletes may request a teacher’s signature only once between contests.
8. Until the athlete is passing all classes, he/she will remain ineligible to compete.
9. The middle school secretary will print/e-mail grades to coaches the first day of each school week.
10. Non-staff coaches will check in the middle school office at 3:15 PM on the first day of school each week if an e-mail copy has not been received by the
coach.
Group B Participants
Group B participants must show verification of membership in the organization or club by class roster, club rosters or advisor verification. They must also
pay any applicable fees.
Code Violations
Alcohol and other Drug Violations
Any student using or possessing alcohol or using, possessing, buying or selling illegal controlled substances shall be denied participation in co-curricular
activities. THIS RULE IS TO BE IN FORCE TWELVE MONTHS OF THE YEAR. It is strongly recommended to not attend get-togethers where illegal
drinking or drug use is present.
Violation of this rule shall be cumulative with each of the following two periods of academic life: (1) grades 7 & 8, (2) grades 9 through 12. The school
year is defined as starting the day after the last day of classes of the previous year.
First Violation
Self Referral Group A:
1. Enrollment in Student Assistance Program
2. 1 contest suspension
Self Referral Group B:
1. Enrollment in Student Assistance Program
Non-Self Referral Group A:
1. Enrollment in Student Assistance Program
2. 3 contest suspension
Non-Self Referral Group B:
1. Enrollment in Student Assistance Program
2. Suspension from activity for 15 school days or first event
Second Violation
Self Referral Group A:
1. Assessment from a professional agency and student follows the assessment recommendation at his/her expense
2. Assessment must be completed prior to reinstatement with evaluation reports.
3. 3 contest suspensions.
4. Practice is mandatory.
Self Referral Group B:
1. Assessment from professional agency and student follows the assessment recommendation at his/her expense
2. Assessment must be completed prior to reinstatement with evaluation reports.
Non-Self Referral Group A:
1. Assessment from a professional agency and student follows the assessment recommendation at his/her expense
2. Assessment must be completed prior to reinstatement with evaluation reports.
3. 6 contest suspension
4. Practice is mandatory.
Non-Self Referral Group B:
1. Assessment from a professional agency and student follows the assessment recommendation at his/her expense.
2. Assessment must be completed prior to reinstatement with evaluation reports.
3. Suspension from activity for 45 school days or first 6 events
Third Violation
Group A: Suspension for one calendar year and mandatory assessment.
Group B: Suspension for one calendar year and mandatory assessment.
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Additional Notes Regarding Code Violations:
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The Student Assistance Program is furnished by the school or other outside certifiable agencies at the student’s own expense.
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Failure to go into the Student Assistance Program will cause the student to be ineligible for that group until Student Assistance Program is
completed, or one calendar year.
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When a student self-refers, the school district will only deal with the student who is self-referring themselves.
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The procedure to report other student violations will be followed according to the code procedures outlined in this guide.
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Timeline For A Self Referral: after the code violation, the student must report to the athletic director or principal the first opportunity that the school is
in session and the student is present.
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A Group “A” violation will take precedent in a violation if student is involved in multiple groups.
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A student will be disciplined by the head coach/adviser of the sport or activity in which the student is participating for the following code violations
over and beyond any consequence outlined in the High School Student/Parent Handbook:
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Skipping school
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Missed practice
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School attendance
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Hours
*The coach/advisor for each group will establish standards for each of the above.
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Tobacco:
Students will not use or possess tobacco (including chewing/look-alike).
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FIRST VIOLATION
1. Suspension for 1 contest or activity.
2. Practice is mandatory.
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SECOND VIOLATION
1. Suspension for 3 contests or activities.
2. Practice is mandatory.
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THIRD VIOLATION
1. Suspension from practice and competition for one calendar year.
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According to the WIAA Handbook, the minimum penalty for the use, possession, buying, or selling of alcoholic beverages, intoxicating liquors and
non-prescribed drugs and use, including chewing tobacco which occur after a school begins WIAA tournament competition is immediate
disqualification of the student for the remainder of the total tournament series in that sport.
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Any student who is on Step #7 of the Step System will be ineligible to participate in any co-curricular activity for the remainder of the year.
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Misdemeanor/Felony Convictions: Students will not participate in any illegal activities. Minor traffic violations are excluded from this provision.
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Willful, persistent, or disruptive behavior, including but not limited to criminal behavior, contrary to the philosophy of the Stanley-Boyd Public
Schools.
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The disposition of each case will be based on each incident’s individual set of circumstances.
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Minimum Action: Conference with student and Parent
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Maximum Action: Suspension from athletic competition for a period of one (1) year.
Appeal Hearing Procedures
The athlete, his/her parents or guardians and/or other individuals representing the student may attend the appeal hearing. During the appeal procedure a
student is not eligible for any athletic or school event, up through the time of the original suspension.
During the appeal hearing, the following procedures will be followed:
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The chairperson will review the procedures to be followed during the hearing and answer any questions that will clarify those procedures.
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The person who issued the charges will provide each of the following:
1. A summary of the overall situation, in the context of which the violation took place.
2. The specific charges against the student.
3. A description of the incident using witnesses if needed to substantiate the violation.
4. The nature of the disciplinary measures taken as a result of the violation.
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The student or his/her representative(s) may ask questions necessary to bring out facts or to clarify points of dispute.
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The student or his/her representative(s) may present his/her involvement using witnesses if needed to bring out facts and /or serve as a defense.
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The parties may ask for further questions necessary to bring out facts or clarify points of dispute.
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The Co-curricular Committee members may ask questions of either the person who issued the charges or the student.
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Each party summarizes his/her position for the members of the Co-curricular Committee.
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Within five (5) school days of the hearing, a decision will be made regarding the appeal. Such decision will make findings of facts and communicate
such to the student and/or his/her parents/guardians in writing.
Note: A taped transcript of the appeal hearing will be made as a record of the proceedings.
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Further Appeal
If further appeal is requested based on the findings and decision of the Co-curricular Committee, the suspension may be appealed directly to the
Superintendent of Schools within five (5) school days after receiving the Co-curricular Committee decision.
Procedure for Investigating Code Violations
An alleged violation reported by any person must be reported within seven (7) calendar days, from the time it was witnessed, to the athletic director or
principal by the person who witnessed the action. If there is a public record that goes into the newspaper of a code violation the seven (7) day period to
report to the athletic director or principal will be waived. The witness will be required to submit the charge in writing. The written charge will include the
name of the person being charged, a description of the incident, time, place, and if possible the names of other witnesses, and the signature of the person
making the charge. The athletic director and principal will meet to determine if the charge is legitimate. If they feel the charge is legitimate, the athletic
director and principal will meet and inform the student of the charge. The following procedure will be followed:
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Parental contacts attempted by phone at home or work.
Student will meet with athletic director and principal.
Principal will inform student of alleged incident and all specifics, time, etc…(see attached violation form).
Principal will then ask student, “Did you violate the Co-curricular Code?”
If the student denies the allegation, the investigation will continue. At this time the athletic director will call a meeting of the co-curricular committee
members, which consists of two coaches, two parents of Stanley-Boyd students, two students, one community member who is not a parent of a Stanley-Boyd
student, and two advisors to hear the case. The athletic director will inform the student and parents of the charge and the date of the meeting, in writing,
within three (3) days of receiving the charge. The student will be given the opportunity to testify and present evidence on his/her behalf. All witnesses will
be required to testify at this hearing. Upon completion of the hearing, the student and his/her parents will be notified within 24 hours, of the outcome. A
written description of the findings of the case are subject to review if any member of the co-curricular committee feels sufficient new facts have been made
known.
If the student admits to the violation, he/she will be suspended immediately and parents will be notified in writing. If the violation is out-of-season, the
suspension will begin the next activity the student participates in.
All forms and contracts are available from the Athletic Department.
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