2014-2015
(Midland Empire Conference)
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August September October November December Sunday January February SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL A / B SCHEDULE Monday (*) = Early Dismissal at 12:05 p.m.
FIRST SEMEST ER Tuesday Wednesday 18-A 25-B No School 8-A 15-B 22-A No School 19-B 26-A 2-A 9-B 16-A 23-B 30-B 20-A 27-B 3-B 10-A 17-B 24-A Thursday 14-A 21-B 28-A 4-A 11-B 18-A 25-B 6-B 13-A 20-B 27-A 3-B 10-A 17-B 24-A 1-A 8-B 15-A No School No School 7-A 14-B 21-A 28-B 4-A 11-B 18-A 25-B 2-B 9-A 16-B No School No School 1-A 8-B 15-A 22-B 29-A 5-B 12-A 19-B No School 3-A 10-B 17-A No School No School 2-B 9-A 16-B 23-A No School 6-A 13-B 20-A No School 4-B 11-A 18-B No School Monday SECOND SEMEST ER Tuesday Wednesday 5-A 12-B No School 26-B 2-A 9-B No School 23-B 6-B 13-A 20-B 27-A 3-B 10-A 17-B 24-A 7-A 14-B 21-A 28-B 4-A 11-B 18-A 25-B Thursday No School 8-B 15-A 22-B 29-A 5-B 12-A 19-B 26-A March 2-A 9-B No School 23-B 30-A 3-B 10-A No School 24-A 31-B 4-A 11-B 18-A 25-B 5-B 12-A 19-B 26-A April No School 13-A 20-B 27-A 7-A 14-B 21-A 28-B` 1-A 8-B 15-A 22-B 29-A 2-B 9-A 16-B 23-A 30-B May 4-B 11-A 18-B 5-A 12-B 19-A 7-A 14-B 6-B 13-A 20-B*
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Friday 15-B 22-A 29-B 5-B 12-A 19-B 26-A* 3-A 10-B 17-A* 24-B No School 7-B 14-A 21-B No School 5-A 12-B 19-A* No School Friday No School 9-A No School 23-A 30-B 6-A No School 20-A 27-B 6-A 13-B* 20-A 27-B No School 10-B 17-A 24-B 1-A 8-B 15-A

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
Blocks 1 and 5 07:45 – 09:16 Blocks 2 and 6 09:21 – 10:57 Blocks 3 and 7 Blocks 4 and 8
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
Blocks 1 and 5 1 st Lunch 11:02 – 01:03 10:57 – 11:27 2 nd Lunch 3 rd Lunch 11:22 – 11:52 11:47 – 12:17 4 th Lunch 5 th Lunch 12:12 – 12:42 12:37 – 01:03 01:08 – 02:39 07:45-09:08 Blocks 2 and 6 09:13-10:36 Blocks 3 and 7 10:41-12:37 1 st Lunch: 2 nd Lunch: 3 rd Lunch: 10:36-11:05 10:59-11:28 11:22-11:51 4 th Lunch: 5 th Lunch: 11:45-12:14 12:08-12:37 Blocks 4 and 8 Seminar 12:42-02:05 02:10-02:39
EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE:
Blocks 1 and 5 Blocks 2 and 6 Blocks 4 and 8 Blocks 3 and 7 07:45 – 08:37 08:40 – 09:32 09:35 – 10:27 10:30 – 12:05 1 st Lunch 2 nd Lunch 3 rd Lunch 10:30 – 10:49 10:49 – 11:08 11:08 – 11:27 4 th Lunch 5 th Lunch 11:27 – 11:46 11:46 – 12:05
The building/office hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A student must be supervised by a teacher in order to be in the building at any time other than the stated hours. Students will have access to their lockers and the Media Center from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The expectations noted in this handbook apply to all activities before, during and after school hours at any event in which Smithville is hosting or participating.
You will find an abundance of information on the District and High School Websites. Please go to www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net 3

You may access e-mail addresses for staff members on the website, www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net and click on schools. Go to high school then staff directory.
Any student who has been promoted from the eighth grade of an accredited school either in Missouri or any other state may be admitted to Smithville High School if currently living within the Smithville R-II School District. Students who enter from other schools will be classified on the basis of transcripts obtained from the schools which they last attended. Credits can be accepted only from schools accredited by their state’s department of education, or from private or parochial schools which are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
During a designated period of each school year, each student is requested to fill out a Pre-Registration form from which a schedule is made for the following year. During the period in which the Pre-Registration form is completed, each student is expected to consult teachers, the counselor, or the principal for advice and guidance in the choice of a program for the coming year. In addition to completing the Pre-Registration form, each student is expected to prepare a four-year plan found in the Academic and Career Planning Guide for the remainder of the time he/she will be in high school. In grades nine through eleven, this program is rechecked and modified (if necessary) during the time Pre-Registration forms are prepared. Before preparing the Pre-Registration form, students and their parents should study the Requirements for Graduation in this Handbook. When it is necessary to do so, certain required courses may be shifted from one year to another in order to get a desired program of elective courses. Such shifts may be made by the student with the approval of the counselor.
Power School is the database system used to access student grades, attendance, daily bulletin, lunch and fee transactions, etc. A Power School ID and Password will be issued to parent/guardian upon registering your child. Parents and Students have separate accounts. If you need assistance please contact the main office.
Smithville High School Scholastic Diploma requirements, as adopted by the Smithville R-II Board of Education on March 15, 1995, are as follows: 4 credits: English Language arts (ELA I; ELA II; Pre-AP English or AP English Literature and Composition; British Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Media Literacy and 4 credits: Research, AP Language or Composition, and Contemporary Multicultural Lit) Mathematics (from Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Math Analysis, College Algebra, Algebra III, College Prep Math, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC) 3 credits: Science (General Biology and two of the following: Chemistry, AP Biology, College Chemistry, Physics, Physiology & Anatomy or Microbiology) 4 credits: Social Studies (American History, World History, Civics, and one unit elective) 1 credit: 2 credits: 1 credit: 1 credit: Fine Arts Foreign Language Practical Arts Physical Education 4

.5 credit .5 credit .5 credit 6.5 credits Health Personal Finance Speech Electives 28 units of total credit and successful completion of the United States Constitution Test and the Missouri Constitution Test. A combined total of no more than nine (9) units of credit in Art, Music, and Physical Education may apply to the total units of credit required for graduation. Eight semesters of attendance, after grade eight, are required. A student must complete all requirements for graduation, which includes completing state End-of-Course Exams in Algebra I, Communication Arts II, Biology, and Civics to be eligible to participate in the Commencement program; the class of 2016 must also complete End-of-Course Exams in Communication Arts I and American History. At least a “B” average (3.0/4.0 G.P.A.) is required.
Smithville High School graduation requirements, as adopted by the Smithville R-II Board of Education on March 15, 1995, and updated on March 19, 2008, are as follows: 4 credits: English Language Arts (ELA I; ELA II, ELA III, AP English Literature and Composition; Speech and .5 credit other ELA elective.) 3 credits: 3 credits: 3 credits: 1 credit: 1 credit: 1 credit: .5 credit .5 credit 9 credits Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry) Science (Physical Science, Biology and one science elective) Social Studies (American History, World History, Civics or AP U.S. Government and Fine Arts Politics) Practical Arts Physical Education Health Personal Finance Electives Total 26 units of credit and successful completion of the United States Constitution Test and the Missouri Constitution Test. A combined total of no more than nine (9) units of credit in Art, Music, and Physical Education will apply to the total units of credit required for graduation. A student must complete all requirements for graduation, which includes completing state End-of-Course Exams in Algebra I, Communication Arts II, Biology and Civics, to be eligible to participate in the Commencement program. Eighth grade students, who have earned high school credit in Algebra I, French I, or Spanish I, cannot count these credits toward graduation requirements and therefore, will not count toward their GPA.
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The Smithville R-II Board of Education, when appropriate, may waive specific course requirements for those students who are being actively served under an Individual Education Plan, in accordance with Public Law 94-142. A multi-disciplinary team comprised of the special education teacher, classroom teachers, counselor, parents, student, and/or the principal shall determine the curriculum for students receiving such services. Eight semesters of attendance and satisfactory progress in a specified curriculum shall be the requirement for graduation.
Grades will be posted on Power School for Parents and Students to access following each nine-week quarter. Students/Parents can view the student’s progress at any time on their Power School account. Grades are updated as assignments are recorded. Grade cards/progress reports will not be printed and mailed unless specifically requested.
Smithville High School is aware of the inadequacy of a mark when used to express total values for achievement and attitudes. The school believes that self-competition for self-improvement and striving for satisfaction which come from performing each task well are most important goals for its students. Academic achievement will be recorded and made available for reference, when needed, using the following system: A B C D F Highest Above Average Average Below Average Failed A A- B+ B B- 95% - 100% 90% - 94% 87% - 89% 83% - 86% 80% - 82% I Incomplete C+ C C- 77% - 79% 73% - 76% 70% - 72% D+ D D- F 67% - 69% 63% - 66% 60% - 62% 59% and below While proper conduct is certainly a desirable and necessary character trait, in as far as possible, the marks which are given indicate achievement in subject matter. Students may, however, be graded on in-class participation, of which attendance is a major component. The semester grade is the final grade for the subject and credit is given if the student has a passing grade for the semester. The semester is approximately 18 weeks, or approximately 90 days, of school time. Any student who has made a passing grade at the first and third quarter grade reporting time could still fail for the semester.
In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, a valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected for each high school graduating class. The valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected according to the following procedures: 1. The valedictorian will be the student with the highest grade point average as computed at the end of eight semesters of high school work. 6

2. 3. 4. 5. The salutatorian will be the student with the second highest grade point average as computed at the end of eight semesters of high school work. In case of a tie for valedictorian, co-valedictorians will be honored. In case of a tie for salutatorian, co-salutatorians will be honored. To be eligible for valedictorian’s or salutatorian’s honors, a student must be enrolled within the school district prior to and continuously following the 10th school day of the student's senior year.
A student must be enrolled at Smithville High School by the end of the first quarter of the current year. A student must be classified as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. He/she must be enrolled in four (4) courses from the areas of Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science and must be enrolled in a total of six (6) courses each semester. He/She must have maintained an A- average (3.667 GPA) during the first three quarters of the current school year. An Academic letter will be awarded to those students eligible for an initial Academic Letter. A bar will be awarded after receiving an initial Academic Letter.
The Smithville R-II School District and Smithville High School has been designated an A+ School by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. A+ Schools represents a comprehensive program of curricular, instructional, and technological developments and improvements designed to better meet the needs of all students, regardless of whether they plan to attend a traditional four-year college, a community college, a vocational or technical school, or plan to seek employment immediately out of high school. The primary goals of this program are: a) All students graduate from high school; b) All students complete a selection of high school studies that is challenging and for which there are identified learning expectations; and c) All students proceed from high school graduation to a traditional college or post-secondary vocational or technical school or high wage job with workplace skill development opportunities. Smithville High School graduates are eligible for state reimbursement of the cost of tuition to any Missouri public community college or vocational or technical school. To be eligible, a student must enter into a written agreement with the school and:        have attended an A+ School for three years prior to high school graduation; graduated from high school with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.; maintained a 95% rate of attendance; performed 50 hours of unpaid mentoring or tutoring other students; and maintained good citizenship and avoided the unlawful use of drugs. complete and document the submission of FAFSA during the spring of senior year; Class of 2015 and beyond: Must score proficient or advanced on the state level Algebra I End of Course exam. ( If Algebra I is not met then ACT math sub-score of 17, or Compass Pre-Algebra score of 43, or Compass Algebra score of 1). These scores may change every year by the Department of Higher Education. 7

The A + program will be funded as long as there are available funds. For more information about the A+ Schools program, contact Mr. Chris Wohlford at 532-0405. The Class of 2015: You must be proficient or advanced in Algebra I EOC Exams.
The counselors' offices are located on the first floor next to the main office. The services offered will be counseling to discuss educational and vocational plans, social or personal problems, and concerns. Students should realize that any personal problems discussed with the counselor will be strictly confidential and that no problem is too trivial or too serious to be discussed. Students are provided opportunities to meet with Post-Secondary representatives throughout the year. Counselors are available to assist in arranging post secondary and/or job shadow visits for juniors and seniors. Post-secondary catalogs are kept to help students select future careers which suit them best, plus all scholarship and entrance test information. Group and individual tests will be given at different intervals during the year in the fields of scholastic ability, scholastic achievement, interests, occupational aptitude and post-secondary ability. Appointments for individual counseling may be made in the counselor's office at any time during school hours. The counselors can be reached at 532-0405 or via email. Karen Johnson ( johnsonk@smithville.k12.mo.us
) works with students A-L in grades 10 - 12. Jennifer Robinson (robinsoj@smithville.k12.mo.us) works with students M-Z in grades 10 - 12. Megan Stoecker ( stoeckem@smithville.k12.mo.us
) works with 9 th grade students.
Senior students requesting for early graduation at the end of first semester must do so in writing prior to the end of the first quarter. Letters of request should be written to the Smithville R-II Board of Education and submitted to the building principal or counselor. To participate in MSHSAA extra-curricular activities, students must be enrolled and receive credit in seven (7) credit courses and at least 80% of the courses in which they are enrolled. Students who desire a reduced curricular load or early graduation are advised to contact the counselor or building administration. The curricular load for each student is dependent upon his/her ability and, to a certain extent, upon the out of-class preparation required by the subjects selected. Students will be advised accordingly.
The graduation ceremony for Smithville High School will be a formal occasion where students, parents, grandparents, guardians etc. celebrate a young adult’s highest academic achievements to date. Students who have met all requirements for graduation and paid all outstanding obligations will be allowed to participate in the commencement ceremony under the following parameters:  Graduating seniors will be issued a pre-determined number of tickets to invite guests and family members to the ceremony.  A letter will be provided to potential graduates and parents prior to the ceremony to define  proper conduct at a graduation ceremony. If the student does not comply, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony (i.e. Boys must wear a shirt and tie with dress slacks and dress shoes. Girls must wear a dress or shirt and slacks with appropriate dress shoes. Tennis shoes, flip flops, sunglasses, hats, stickers, balloons, beach balls, etc. will not be allowed). At the ceremony, only the leather diploma jackets will be issued. The actual diploma may be issued following the ceremony at the same location or picked up the following week in the main office. This is pending there was no misconduct at the ceremony or events related to the ceremony. 8

 The ceremony may be filmed by school personnel and made available for those who would like to purchase it for a fee.
To plagiarize is to intentionally or unintentionally “steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own, use (another’s production) without crediting the source, to common literary theft, or present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source” – Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary – 11 th Edition. A student must not adopt or reproduce ideas, opinions, theories, formulas, graphics, or pictures of another person without acknowledgment. A student must give credit to the originality of others and acknowledge indebtedness whenever: A. Directly quoting another person’s actual words, whether oral or written; B. Using another person’s ideas, opinions, or theories; C. Paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or written; D. Borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or E. Offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or collections without acknowledgment (“Plagiarize.” Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. 11 th Edition. 2003).  Obtains or attempts to pre-knowledge content of an examination;  Copies someone else’s work;    Works in a group when the student has been told to work individually; Uses unauthorized reference material in an examination; Has someone else take an examination;   Pays for work that the student submits as his/her own; Uses text messages/picture phones to communicate assessment items;  Other acts of academic dishonesty. 1 st Offense: Zero on assignment, parent notification and letter submitted by student acknowledging 2 nd Offense: 3 rd Offense: wrongful actions and outlining method of how they will correct the situation Zero on assignment, parent notification, 2 days ISS, letter Zero on assignment, parent notification, and 1-3 days OSS, letter Subsequent Offenses: Zero on assignment, parent notification, 1-3 days OSS, conference with administration, parents, teacher, and student (with written letter).
Faculty members have a professional obligation to evaluate the progress and/or performance in each course taught at Smithville High School. Students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled. Lack of success in meeting the academic grading standards established by the instructor shall not constitute a case for appeal. A student who feels that the instructor has graded on the basis of personal opinions or other matters unrelated to the established academic standards are first encouraged to consult with the instructor in the hope that a satisfactory solution can be achieved. If the student still feels the instructor is not accurate in academic evaluation, the student shall have the right to make written appeal to the High School Administration within ten (10) school days of the evaluation/grade being issued. 9

If the administration feels there is reasonable justification for the student's appeal, then they shall schedule a formal hearing in which testimony from both the student making the appeal and from the instructor concerned will be considered, along with any supporting evidence. At the conclusion of the hearing, the administration will make its recommendation for the resolution of the difference. Both the student and the instructor shall be notified in writing of the outcome (decision). If the student or instructor does not accept the decision of the building administration, they may appeal in writing to the superintendent within five school days after the receipt of the letter from the building administration. This written request must explain the nature of the appeal and provide sound evidence to be considered. If the matter cannot be settled satisfactorily by the superintendent, it should be brought to the Board of Education. Questions and comments submitted to the secretary of the Board in letter form will be brought to the attention of the entire Board at a regularly scheduled or called meeting. If necessary, a Board hearing will be scheduled to resolve the complaint. However, the decision of the Board shall be final except in the case of complaints concerning the administration of Federal programs. In the event the complaint may go to the appropriate section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and from there on to the United States Secretary of Education. (Reference Board of Education FILE KL-AP)
"Late work" applies to assignments and not assessments/tests/examinations. If a student utilizes their one free "pass" for missing an assignment deadline, the expectation is that the assignment will be turned in the next time the class meets.
A Registered Nurse serves the High School. If a student becomes ill at school he/she should report to the health room. The nurse will make arrangements for the student to go home if necessary. Students are not to call home or text requesting dismissal from school without first reporting to the health room.
The Smithville School District health personnel are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to the students. When possible, we encourage medication to be administered at home using a schedule that will not require doses during school hours. Students are not allowed to carry medication on their person unless school nurse is notified in advance. Narcotic and/or prescription medications (e.g., Tylenol with Codeine, Hydrocodone, etc.) will not be administered at school. If medication must be given on a regular basis and/or at a prescribed time during the school day, the medication must be sent in the original prescription bottle with the student’s name and directions marked clearly on the label. All prescribed medication must be accompanied by written permission from a licensed physician and a “Permission to Dispense Medication Form” must be completed and on file before medication can be administered.
There are immunization requirements all students must meet before entering school in the state of Missouri. Missouri State Law, the Department of Education, and the Department of Public Health and Welfare establish these requirements. It is unlawful for any student to enroll in or attend school unless he/she has been immunized or exempted as required under the rules and regulations of the Missouri Division of Health. If you can provide satisfactory evidence of having begun the process of immunization, he/she may continue to attend school as long as the immunization process is being accomplished in the prescribed manner. It is unlawful for any parent or guardian to refuse or neglect to have their child immunized unless the child is 10

properly exempted. (Proper exemption refers to exemptions for medical or personal reasons, and the proper form must be signed by the physician or parent and must be on file in the nurse’s office.)
A student should not attend school when a temperature has already reached 99 degrees in the morning. A student running a low-grade fever should not be in school because of his/her susceptibility to other infections as well as the danger of exposing others to the infection. When a student registers a temperature of 100  at school, he/she will be sent home immediately. Students must be fever-free for at least 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medicine (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) before they may return to school. Stay at home if fever, diarrhea, or vomiting is present, or if too ill to benefit from classroom instruction. Students will be sent home if vomits at school.
It is essential that you provide the names and telephone numbers of the individual to be contacted in case of emergency or illness. If this information changes during the school year, please notify the office of that change.
If your student receives an immunization during the school year, please send his/her immunization record to school for update and verification. The school is required by law to keep your child’s health record current. Special health problems such as asthma, seizures, allergies, and/or chronic illness should be reported to the school nurse. Report communicable illnesses or changes in health to the school nurse.
In compliance with Missouri statutes and Smithville Board of Education policies, Smithville High School is a "tobacco-free campus." As such, smoking is prohibited inside any of the district's buildings or grounds. The cooperation of patrons is appreciated.
Each student will be assigned a hall locker and, if enrolled in physical education, a gymnasium locker may be assigned. Students are to lock their lockers at all times. Students should never leave money or valuables unattended in lockers. Students are encouraged to use their hall lockers for storage. The following guidelines will help students effectively use their hall lockers: 1. Upon registering, each student is assigned a locker to be used specifically by the individual. 2. Students are responsible for the condition of the locker assigned to them. Students are not to mark, write, or paste anything in or on a locker. Adhesive stickers are not to be placed in or on lockers. Any damage or vandalism to or writing on a locker may result in a monetary maintenance charge and/or disciplinary action. Anything posted on a school locker must be approved by the High School Administration. 3. Students are responsible for the condition and all contents of their locker at all times. As lockers are the school district’s property, they are subject to inspection by school personnel at any time. 4. Students should not keep money or any valuable items in lockers at any time. 11

The Smithville High School library media center serves as a center for information needs for staff and students by providing curriculum support, reading and research materials both print and non-print, to help our students develop the information literacy skills needed to achieve success in their future endeavors. The library media center staff works with the teachers and administrators to provide the best resources for staff and students. We are here to help and ready to assist our high school students with any information needed.
Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM unless otherwise posted or announced. Students are welcome to come to the library before and after school. If extra time is needed in the library for research or class projects arrangements can be made with the librarian to use the facility for times other than regularly posted hours. Flexible school day schedule: Students may come to the library individually with both student ID and a teacher pass. If the student is not with a class, please sign in at the circulation desk in order for the LMC staff to account for students in case of an emergency. Please sign out and have your pass signed before leaving the library. Please be sure to check out all materials before leaving the library.
Check-out Policies:
Books/Electronic books - Three weeks Magazine back issues - One week Reference books - Overnight (adjustments made for days not in school)
Fines:
Books/Magazines - Five cents per day overdue (maximum fine of $3.00 per item) Lost Book – Replacement cost of book Lost magazine - $1.50 Found items - Cost of item is fully refunded minus a maximum of a $3 overdue fee.
Other notes:
 Reading Counts! tests may be taken in the library if the student has his/her student ID  Food and drink are not allowed in the LMC to preserve our resources
Reading Counts!, a computerized book report program based on reading practice and motivation, is used by most core English Language Arts classes at Smithville High School. The Reading Counts! program offers the student a choice of over 4000 book test titles, provides continuous feedback, and acknowledges student achievement. Students are given three opportunities on three separate days prior to the teacher’s deadline to pass the computerized test. Teachers’ deadlines are set mid-quarter and will be announced by the teacher. Eight out of ten questions (80%) must be correct to receive credit for the book test. If a student fails RC after three attempts, he or she may do a credit recovery assignment for 50% of the points lost. If a student consistently gets only 6 or 7 questions correct on each attempt, before their third attempt they are to ask for a hard copy of the test for their third attempt. If they still score a 6 or a 7, the student may take an average of these attempts for a percentage of 60-70% on that quarter’s exam. If time allows, they may take another test on another book for a potentially higher score. Reading Counts due dates are firm and do not fall under the building’s late work policy. 12

A point system has been adopted at SHS to challenge students to read more difficult materials to increase each student’s reading and comprehension skills. Points are based on Lexile ® level (reading level) times the length of the book. Points are listed on a sticker just inside the book on the page opposite the front cover. Minimum points per quarter:  English Language Arts I - 12 points per quarter  Challenge English Language Arts I -14 points per quarter  English Language Arts II - 14 points per quarter    Challenge English Language Arts II – 16 points per quarter English Language Arts III – 16 points per quarter AP English Language and Composition – varies at teacher’s discretion The student must read the book and then pass the computerized test to earn the total points indicated above (on the chart) to receive credit in the Communication Arts course the student is enrolled in. For example, if a freshman reads and passes the test for a book that is worth just 7 points, the student must read an additional book or books as well as pass the computerized test or tests to reach the minimum point value of 12 to receive any credit in a Communication Arts I class. Students should carefully check the point value of a book because partial credit is not given for reading and passing the test over the book for less than the points listed for each course per quarter. Points start over at the beginning of each quarter. For example: if a student in English Language Arts III reads Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and passes the computerized test, that student would earn 94 points for the first quarter. The second quarter the student must choose another book or combination of books worth 18 points or more. Reading Counts! will be AP English Language courses, but students will be given a list of approved works to choose from to read in this class. Reading practice required by the English Language Arts curriculum improves both reading skill and comprehension. Students who read and use the Reading Counts! program as it is intended will improve their reading ability throughout high school to be better prepared for the reading challenges of career, college, post-secondary training, and life. ANY UNETHICAL MEANS of passing Reading Counts! will fall under the category of academic dishonesty (See PLAGIARISM/ACADEMIC DISHONESTY).
(Including Activity Trips)
All persons riding in school district vehicles shall adhere to the following rules. The driver, sponsor or chaperones are to follow the school bus discipline procedure for student violations of this procedure, and students who violate these rules may be denied access to school transportation for a specified period of time in relation to the severity of the violation. Video cameras may be in operation on the school buses. 1. Bus riders shall be at the designated loading point before the bus arrival time. 2. Bus riders shall wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter. 3. Riders must not extend arms or heads out of the windows at any time. 4. Aisles must be kept cleared at all times. 5. All bus riders shall load or unload through the right front door. The emergency door is for emergencies only. 6. A bus rider will depart from the bus at the designated point unless written permission to get off at a different location is given to the driver. 7. A rider may be assigned a seat by the driver. 13

8. Riders who damage seats or other equipment will reimburse the district for the cost of the repair or replacement. 9. Riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the vehicle is in motion. 10. Permission to open windows must be obtained from the driver. 11. Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus except for ordinary conversation. 12. The driver is in charge of the students and the vehicle, and the driver is to be obeyed promptly and courteously. 13. A bus rider who must cross the roadway to board or depart from the bus shall pass in front of the bus (no closer than 10 feet), look in both directions and proceed to cross the road or highway only on signal from the driver. 14. Students shall not throw objects about the vehicle nor out the windows. 15. Students shall keep feet off the seats. 16. The student discipline code will apply to students using school transportation services. This includes conduct occurring at or in the close vicinity of a bus stop while students are waiting for the bus, or immediately after the students have disembarked.
In accordance with Smithville Board of Education policies students participating in extracurricular activities are to observe the following transportation guidelines: 1. Participating students will ride the school bus (or other district-provided transportation) to away activities if such transportation is provided. Exceptions must be approved in advance by the building principal. 2. Participating students are not to drive to any school-sponsored activity for which district transportation is provided. 3. Participating students are to ride the school bus (or other district-provided transportation) from the location of the activity back to school. Participating students may be released to their parent or guardian at the event when the parent or guardian signs the student out with the sponsor/coach. Parents then assume responsibility for their return home. For students to be released to anyone other than their parent or guardian, a release must be requested in writing or telephone by the parent and approved by administration.
A major factor contributing to school success is regular attendance. Regardless of the reason for the absence, a student not in attendance will typically find it difficult to fully receive the learning benefits (class discussion, teacher presentation of content, individual student participation, etc.) that accompany being in school. Additionally, regular attendance promotes habits of punctuality, responsibility, and self-discipline. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school more, and are typically more employable after leaving high school. Parents can have a tremendous impact upon their student's attendance by simply emphasizing and reinforcing the importance of regular school attendance. Parents are required to call the High School Office (532-0405) the morning of the student's absence for any reason other than a school-sponsored activity by 8:30 AM. An answering machine is on when the office is closed for your convenience. Without such a call, office personnel may attempt to make phone contact to ensure parental knowledge of the absence and/or to ascertain the reason for the absence. If phone contact is not made, a signed note from the parent is acceptable. The phone contact must be made or signed
parental note must be received within one (1) business day following the absence or the absence will
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Students who are absent for any reason are responsible for obtaining, completing, and turning in assignments and tests in a timely manner. Students should obtain their assignment on the next class meeting day and the work will be expected to be turned in the following class meeting time. Students who miss class for any reason also miss the opportunity to participate in class activities, discussions, etc., which have possibly as great an impact upon student learning and success as assignments, outside readings, etc. Teachers are urged to award daily participation points to students for their involvement in these in-class activities. Students who are absent from school for any reason will have missed the learning opportunities presented by these in-class activities. Still, teachers who award daily participation points will provide students who have been absent for any reason (except truancy) with the opportunity to make up those points through the completion of assignments that summarize or simulate classroom activities that were completed on the date of the absence. Students will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities (either through practice or competition) unless they have been in attendance the entire school day, without approval of building administration. Students who are absent a portion of the school day because of illness will not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities on that date unless the absence is the result of a verified medical appointment. Students who arrive at school late after 7:45 a.m. may not be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities on that date. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) also states that students that are deemed truant on any particular day will not be eligible to participate until they have been in attendance one full day. Prior notification must be given to the High School Office for planned family vacations, driving tests, college visits, and any other pre-planned activities. By giving prior notice, assignments and pertinent information can be provided to the student prior to the absence. Students will need to contact the teacher to arrange a due date for missed assignments and exams. Students who are absent without a valid reason and/or without parental or administrative approval will be considered truant. Truancy will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the high school discipline policy. Chronic or severe cases will result in a meeting with student, parents and school personnel, and may result in notification of the appropriate prosecuting attorney's office and/or juvenile authorities if the pattern of absence is not resolved. The school determines whether an absence is excused, unexcused, or truant. Excused absences include, but are not limited to:        Illness or injury of the student with written excuse or phone call from parent. Illness or injury of a member of the student’s family when the student presence is necessary or expected, with written excuse or phone call from parent. Medical appointments, with written confirmation by medical provider. Funeral, with a written excuse or phone call from parent. Religious observances, with written excuse or phone call from parent. Other appointments that cannot be scheduled outside attendance hours, such as court appointments, with written excuse or phone call from parent. Out of school suspension. Students wishing to be absent from school for reasons not listed above should consult the principal prior to the absence to work out a solution. Reasonable requests will receive serious consideration and all attempts to minimize the impact of the absences will be made by school personnel. Bottom line: students need to
be in class when able.
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Absences are based on total days missed per class, per semester. Regardless of the reason for an absence, students not in attendance will find it difficult to fully receive the instruction, benefits of class discussion, teacher presentation of content, and individual student participation, as well as, receive High School Credit that accompanies being in attendance. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Daily absences are verified and monitored by front office attendance secretary. 3 absences – parent notification 5 absences – parent notification 7 absences – Principal letter is sent home 10 absences – Principal contact with attendance hearing scheduled – student will receive an incomplete for class (no credit awarded) until a hearing takes place with attendance committee and teacher. Students having more than 10 absences for a class will receive an incomplete for the course. In order to remove the incomplete, an attendance hearing must take place with the student, parent, counselor, teacher and attendance team to make a plan for the student to earn credit. In some instances, students will be required to make up time outside of the regular school day (before or after school or on a Saturday). Students that miss more than nine (9) absences will be jeopardizing their chances to attend an A+ school of their choice. Smithville R-II School District and the state have set the attendance goal at 95%. While every effort will be made to minimize the impact on students’ absences, natural and logical academic consequences will occur when students miss class. Teachers will work with students when absences occur, but the ultimate goal is to have students in class engaged in the learning and taking the necessary steps to successfully achieve the objectives in every class.
A student is tardy if he/she reaches class after the second bell rings and has not been excused by a teacher or other school official. Students arriving at school late must sign in the office and present an excuse before going to class. Students who arrive after 7:45 will be considered tardy until 8:00, at that time it may be considered an excused or unexcused absence pending parental contact. Any student that is tardy throughout the day will serve 20 minutes per tardy with an assigned teacher after school on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Any student late to class by 20 or more minutes will be required to make up the missed class time as well. Student drivers will lose driving privileges for excessive tardies. This is cumulative and DOES NOT start over at the end of first semester. Five (5) tardies: Eight (8) tardies: Eleven (11) tardies: loss of driving privileges for one (1) week, parent contact after three (3) tardies. loss of driving privileges for two (2) weeks, parent contact after six (6) tardies. loss of driving privileges for three (3) weeks, parent contact after nine (9) tardies. Fourteen (14) tardies: loss of driving privileges for four (4) weeks, parent contact after twelve (12) tardies. Fifteen (15) or more tardies will result in loss of driving privileges for the remainder of the school year. *One week is equal to five (5) school days. A student is tardy unless a situation is unavoidable or excused by the principal (example: car trouble, health issue, power outage). A parent phone call does not always mean a tardy will be excused. 16

Students are expected to arrive at school on time and to each class prior to the tardy bell. With appropriate planning, the five-minute passing time between classes should be sufficient for students to reach any part of the building prior to the beginning of the class period.
Parents and students can access Power School for homework when a student is absent from school. In the event parents and students do not have access to Power School, contact the school office by 8:30 a.m. to pick up the work for that day’s absence or provide an e-mail address to have it emailed directly to the parent or student. Homework will typically not be available to be picked up prior to 2:00 p.m. the day of the request unless requested electronically.
A student, accompanying his/her parents on a planned vacation or planned school activity during the school year, is expected to complete the following: 1. The student's parents shall notify the main office of the date(s) of the vacation or school activity. 2. The student shall notify each teacher of the date(s) of the vacation/school activity and request assignments that will be missed during the vacation/ activity. This should be done at least five (5) school days prior to the vacation/activity. 3. The student shall prepare and return all assignments that will be missed during the vacation/activity period, to each teacher prior to the vacation/school activity unless other arrangements are made with the student’s teacher before the vacation/activity. Late work will not be accepted for credit.
In the event a student must leave school, he/she will be permitted to leave under the following circumstances: 1. 2. 3. 4. Sickness. By parents telephoning the school or by a note from parents prior to the start of school. By parents coming to the school personally to get the student. Students leaving school without permission from the office will be deemed truant. The student should present the excuse to the attendance officer upon arrival at school in the morning. A pass to leave will then be issued. The student will present the early dismissal pass to the appropriate teacher and sign out in the office before leaving school. No student is to leave school without first receiving permission from an administrator or secretary and then properly completing the sign-out-form.
1. Self-reporting: If a student forgets their ID and self-reports to the office before school, a. A new ID will be made for them at a cost of $5. b. The ID will be available for pick-up at the end of 1 st block. ***
c.
The student does NOT serve detention. 2. Teachers: It is imperative that teachers check at the beginning of 1
st
block that students are wearing their own IDs. Students must be wearing ID’s at all times in the hallway. Students 17

should be checked at the beginning of each subsequent block and during passing times. There will also be random ID/dress code checks throughout the year. 3. If a student is not wearing their ID (and is not wearing a temporary sticker), send them down to the office. a. They will serve a one hour detention after school, held on Tuesday/Thursdays. b. A new ID will be made for them, at a cost of $5. ***
c.
ID will be available for pick-up at the end of the day. *** Students will be issued a sticker to indicate that they have been reported. If a student does not have a lanyard for their ID they will be charged a fee of $2 for a new one.
The school buildings belong to you, your neighbors, your parents, and your friends residing in the school district. Repairs are expensive, and any damage done to the building or to furnishings through carelessness or neglect must be paid for by the student. Remember, it is your building, so please take care of it for your friends that will follow you.
As part of the requirements of the AHERA Act, we are notifying you that our facilities have been inspected for asbestos-containing building materials by a certified asbestos inspector. The inspector located, sampled, and rated the condition and hazard potential of all material in our facilities suspected of containing asbestos. The inspection and laboratory analysis records were turned over to a certified management plan writer to develop an Asbestos Management Plan. E. T. Archer Corporation has developed an Asbestos Management Plan for our facilities which include this notification letter and a set of plans and procedures designed to minimize the disturbance of the asbestos containing materials. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan is available for your inspection in our administrative offices during regular office hours. Mr. Wayne Krueger, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, is our Asbestos Program Management Plan Facilitator. We are intent on not only complying with, but exceeding federal, state and local regulations in this area. We are taking the steps necessary to insure that your children and our employees have a healthy and safe environment in which to learn and work.
It is the purpose and desire of the office to serve patrons, pupils, and teachers courteously but classes will not be interrupted for delivery of telephone messages. After school arrangements should be made at home before the student leaves for school. Only emergency messages will be delivered to students during the school day. Students will not be excused from class to make a telephone call. In addition, a student may be subject to additional disciplinary action if he/she uses a cell phone or other electronic device to engage in conduct which would otherwise constitute a violation of school rules or the technology usage policy. For example, if a student uses an electronic device at school for the purpose of engaging in academic dishonesty, taking or transmitting inappropriate photographs, or encouraging disruptive behavior, that student will be subject to disciplinary action for such conduct, device will be confiscated and student will lose all technology privileges. 18

Students will be allowed to keep their cell phones in their possession as long as all rules, regulations and expectations for school attendance are maintained. The use of technology at SHS is a privilege. It is the responsibility of students to secure their technology devices and keep them safe. SHS is not responsible for the theft or damage to the devices. Students are allowed to use their cell phones and IPods for appropriate use with teacher permission. Each individual teacher will be allowed to have his/her own classroom policy. Teachers are responsible for leaving his/her policy for substitutes. Students are allowed to use their phones and IPods during their assigned lunch period. Students are allowed to use their phones between classes during passing period. Students are
not
allowed to use earphones/headphones in the hallways. In accordance with the District’s BYOD policy students are not allowed to charge technology devices during school hours. Students are not allowed to use technology devices for engaging in cheating, taking or transmitting photographs, or encouraging disruptive behavior. Any student that takes pictures and is transmitting photographs will
be disciplined to the fullest.
Students that are caught with prohibited technological devices or not adhering to classroom procedure may be required to call their parents from the office. Devices that are confiscated will be returned in the following manner: 1 st offense 2 3 4 5 nd rd th th offense offense offense offense If given willingly with no argument, it will be returned at the end of the school day. If student argues with staff or the administration it is the responsibility of the parents to pick it up by 3:30 p.m. 1 school day, returned at the end of the following school day. 2 school days, returned at the end of the school day. Loss of driving privileges for one week. 3 school days, returned to parents/guardians at the end of the third school day. Loss of driving privileges for two weeks. 10 school days, returned to the parents/guardians at the end of 10 school days. A parent meeting will be required before the device will be returned. Loss of driving privileges for three weeks.
The SHS daily bulletin can be found by logging onto the district website at www.smithville
schooldistrict.net
. Click on the high school. Click on daily bulletin. You may go online and register for the daily bulletin to be sent directly to your e-mail.
We will have a closed lunch period. All students will go to the cafeteria to either eat the provided meal or their own lunch. After eating lunch students will remain in the cafeteria until dismissed. Students may either put money into their lunch account or pay for lunches daily. Daily meal prices are $2.05. Breakfast is $1.35. Extra Milk is $.40. All meals will be on a pay-before-you-eat basis. Please bring payment to the office prior to 7:45 each morning for it to post on your account that day. Anyone who is unable financially to pay for his/her meal should see the principal in advance to make arrangements to eat. Free and Reduced Lunch applications can be picked up in the office, one per family. Applications must be submitted annually. Students need a teacher note and permission from the administrator on duty to leave the cafeteria. NO FOOD is allowed to leave the lunchroom. 19

If a student or parent disagrees with the actions or decisions of a staff member, they should first discuss the situation with the staff member originally taking the action or making the decision. If the matter is not resolved, the following appeals process should be followed. All appeals should be made in writing: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Teacher, or coach, or staff member Assistant principal or principal Principal Superintendent Board of Education
If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from school, the student should notify the registrar, obtain a withdrawal form, and check out with all teachers, librarian, counselor, and principal. All fines and fees must be paid in full at time of withdrawal.
Smithville High School and MSHSAA have established specific standards and guidelines for participating in extra-curricular activities. Please refer to the Athletic/Activities Handbook for the current school year for more information. You may also get specific information from your building administration.
PARKING PASSES WILL ONLY BE ISSUED TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS.
STUDENTS ARE TO PARK IN THE WEST PARKING LOT AND ANYWHERE IN THE MAIN PARKING LOT BEHIND THE DOUBLE FRONT ROW. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO PARK AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, MIDDLE SCHOOL OR STAFF PARKIING IN EAST GRAVEL LOT.
Operation of a motor vehicle on school property is a privilege granted by the Board of Education through the school’s administration and not a right guaranteed to each student. This privilege can be suspended and/or revoked at any time based on the judgment of the school administrators. Your vehicle must be registered in the Smithville High School Office. Student’s desiring to park on campus will need to purchase a $10.00 parking permit in the SHS office. The permit must be displayed on the rearview mirror. Students are issued one tag and this tag can be transferred to multiple vehicles driven on campus. Tags are not the property of the student but are proof of registration. Parking passes are not sold on a per term basis and are not refundable. Listed below are the rules that must be followed: 1) Student vehicles will only be permitted to park on school grounds when a permit is clearly visible hanging on the rearview mirror of the vehicle. 2) All vehicles should be locked while parked on the SHS campus. 3) Students are to cooperate fully with administrators, teachers and the parking lot supervisor in complying with these rules. 4) The student parking regulations are to be adhered to at all times, including weekends and evening school sponsored events. 5) Driving from the school grounds during class hours, breaks, or lunch is not permitted unless permission is obtained from the office. 6) Speeding or careless driving on the school grounds or to and from SHS will result in revoking of driving privilege. Vehicles should not exceed 10 miles per hour on school property. 20

7) Pedestrians and buses have the right-of-way and all vehicles are expected to yield. 8) The school district may inspect the interiors of student automobiles whenever a school official has reasonable suspicion to believe illegal, unauthorized or inappropriate materials are contained inside. 9) Vehicles are subject to tow at owner’s expense for violations or abuse of driving privileges on school grounds. 10) Smithville School District does not provide insurance for theft, damage or loss of a student’s possessions or vehicle. Please be aware of the following parking stipulations: - - - - Parking lots may be checked daily. Vehicles parked on campus without a valid Smithville High School permit may be ticketed by the police department and are subject to tow at the owner’s expense. Driving over curbs, on grassy areas, or other unsafe types of driving can result in the loss of the parking permit. Bumper stickers and other items adhered to the vehicle must not violate school policies, including the prohibitions of harassment, discrimination, profanity, and the promotion of drugs, alcohol and other illegal substances. If you have an accident on school property, it must be reported immediately to the high school office. Students who park on campus without a properly displayed pass will be subject to towing. All students requesting permission to drive to school must sign a vehicle / parking agreement and purchase a parking tag prior to driving/parking on school grounds. Students that do not park in the designated parking spots will be subject to:
1 st Offense - Warning 2 nd Offense - $5.00 fine 3 rd Offense - $10.00 fine
Smithville High School does not provide insurance for theft, damage, or loss of a student’s possessions or vehicle.
1. No student is permitted to play on the gym floor in street shoes. 2. Students should avoid the stage, stage curtains, and bleachers unless instructed otherwise by the teacher. 3. Students are not to be in the gym unless they are under the supervision of a teacher or coach.
Parents and patrons are cordially invited to visit and become acquainted with the operation of our school. All visitors will be required to pass through security prior to gaining entrance into the high school. It is recommended that parents desiring a meeting with a faculty member phone the school to make an appointment. All visitors must report to the office upon arriving at school, sign in and receive an ID badge. Upon leaving the building, visitors are asked to sign out and return their ID badge. Student visitors from other schools will not be permitted to visit unless they are participants in a visitation program authorized by the principal.
Assemblies are held for the education and enjoyment for students and faculty. It is the responsibility of each student to maintain high standards of conduct; give every courtesy to the speaker and to the program. 21

Violations will result in a denial of assembly privileges and may be cause for further disciplinary action. If a student wishes not to attend an assembly, they must visit with building administration prior to the assembly.
Dances must be approved and placed on the calendar in the main office at least three weeks before the dance. Students wishing to bring a guest who is not enrolled at Smithville High School must submit a “Visitor” permission form prior to the dance per instructions on the permission form. Students may obtain these forms in the school office. Approved guests of high school students must be enrolled in grades 9-12 of a school, or, if no longer in high school, must be under the age of 21. Names of visiting students may be submitted to our School Resource Office and be subject to a background check.
The Board of Education recognizes the value of allowing individual student expression as well as the necessity of protecting student health and safety and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to education and not interfering with the educational process. Student dress code procedures must be designed with the goal of balancing these competing interests. All dress code procedures will adhere to health and safety codes and comply with applicable law. The Smithville R-II Board of Education believes that dress promoting the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco or criminal or sexual activity does disrupt the educational environment. No procedure will impose dress and grooming rules based on gender in violation of Title IX. District procedures will specifically define ambiguous terms, and examples will be provided when practicable. (See FILE: JFCA Student Dress Code on the District Website). School is a place for the expression of good taste in dress and behavior. Student dress can have a significant effect on learning and behavior. The following dress that materially disrupts the educational environment will be prohibited: 1. Shoes must be worn in the building. Bedroom slippers or house shoes are unacceptable. 2. Pajama pants 3. Hats, caps, bandanas, hoods, sunglasses, and other headgear are not to be worn in the building from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hats may be confiscated. Headphones are not to be worn in the building from 7:40-3:00. 4. Clothing must be worn according to the original design of the garment. 5. Clothing and accessories that promote the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, criminal or sexual activity. 6. Clothing with printed slogans that are disruptive or offensive. 7. Clothing exposing a bare midriff or back. 8. Halter-tops, tube tops, spaghetti strap tops, muscle shirts, or any clothing which exposes a bare midriff or back, or is otherwise revealing. Shoulders must be covered at all times. 9. Underwear must not be visible. Pants and shorts must be worn at the waist. 10. Tops must not expose the mid-chest area. 11. Shorts and skirts must be at least as long as your arm length and fingertips. Dress code violations: First Offense   Conference with the Administration Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class 22

Second Offense     Third Offense     Conference with the Administration Notification of parent/guardian Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class 1.5 hour detention Conference with the Administration Notification of parent/guardian Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class 3 hour detention Students will be issued appropriate clothing if sent to the office, therefore students will not miss instructional time. Administration will keep the students’ clothes until the student returns the clothes from the closet.
The Smithville R-II School District will not tolerate actions or verbal statements which constitute sexual harassment from students or staff members. Incidents of sexual harassment will be investigated and handled in accordance with school district disciplinary policies.
The possession or use of a weapon by any person, except where authorized by law, shall be prohibited in all school buildings, on or about school grounds, and at all school activities. A weapon shall be defined as any instrument or device customarily used for attack or defense against an opponent, adversary or victim; or any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury or harm to another person. Violators of this policy will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. In addition, any student who violates this policy will be subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school. In accordance with federal law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm (as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921) on school property will be suspended from school for at least one calendar year and will be referred to the appropriate legal authorities. The suspension may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the superintendent to the Board of Education.
Students are encouraged to listen to most major radio stations and/or television stations such as Channel 4, 5, 9, and 41 for notification of school closings due to inclement weather. The district will send a text to your cell phone for school closings. You may also check the website for school closings. Additionally, in an effort to better inform parents and students about school closings, the school district will use SchoolReach to notify parents with voice communication and by sending text messages to participating individuals regarding school closing and other calendar and emergency information. Other than a possible cell phone service plan charge to receive a text message, there is no charge to participate in the SchoolReach program. Interested individuals may sign up from the school district web site through PowerSchool’s parent portal for the texting option. Finally, when school is canceled or will use altered start or dismissal times, we will place a message on the home page of the school district web site www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net
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The fire alarm is a continuous ringing of the buzzer. In case of a fire or fire drill, students should follow designated exit routes in a calm and orderly manner. All students should congregate in the grassy area of the circle drive area immediately in front of the building.
The tornado alarm will be sounded by a series of short buzzes over the intercom followed by the announcement of an alert. Students are to pass in a calm and orderly manner to the designated areas and sit down on the floor facing the wall and place their heads between their knees with their hands behind their head. Faculty should supervise their groups and then assume the same position. Glass areas should be avoided. In the event of severe weather or a confirmed tornado in the area, students will not be released until proper authorities have announced the "all-clear" communication.
Should an earthquake occur, teachers and students should seek any available cover under desks or heavy furniture. Areas near walls and away from windows tend to be safest. Approximately one minute after the end of the tremor, students and teachers should follow established fire escape routes and procedures out of the building.
Students are urged to become involved in the various activities and organizations that are available. The following activities will meet before or after school or at an evening meeting arranged with the sponsor and club:
ANIME CLUB – Ms. Lee CHESS CLUB – Mr. J. Jones DECA – Ms. Gaiser FILM CLUB – Mr. Lathrop FBLA – Mrs. Schaumburg FCA – Ms. Dickherber FCCLA – Mrs. Ezzell FEA – Mrs. Medley FFA – Mr. Viebrock FIRST ROBOTICS – Mr. Vitek, Mr. Viebrock, Mr. Larson INCLUSION CLUB – Mr. Lathrop INTERACT – Rotary & Ms. Lee INTERNATIONAL CLUB – Ms. Lee JOURNALISM/QUILL AND SCROLL – Mrs. Mothershead LIBRARY CLUB – Mrs. Winterboer NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY – Mrs. McCullough NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY – Mrs. Robertson NATIONAL FORENSICS LEAGUE – Mr. Kline SENIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY – Mrs. Mertz and Mrs. Winterboer SADD – Mrs. Robinson SCIENCE CLUB – Mrs. Carnes STUDENT COUNCIL (STUCO) – Mrs. Williams STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS – TBA 24

Freshmen Class (Mr. Kline) Junior Class (Mrs. Carnes & Mrs. McBride)
Sophomore Class (Mrs. Aubrey) Senior Class (Mrs. Sutton & Mr. Vitek) Academic Bowl (Mr. Logan and Mrs. Stark) Baseball (Mr. Speer) Basketball - Boys (Mr. Jones) Basketball - Girls (Mr. Mosby) Cheerleading (Ms. Cummings) Cross Country (Mr. Restivo) Debate & Forensics (Mr. Kline) Football (Mr. Smith) Golf - Girls (Mr. Mosby) Golf - Boys (Mr. Mosby) Jazz Band (Mr. Brockman) Pom-Pon (Mrs. Simon) Soccer - Boys (Mr. Reed) Soccer - Girls (Mr. Reed) Softball (Mrs. Tingler) Track - Boys (Mr. Smith) Track - Girls (Mr. Smith) Volleyball (Mr. Bowlin) Wrestling (Mr. Middleton)
The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to provide for the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense that may result in disciplinary action; however, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense, or an action involving a combination of offenses, may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education. In extraordinary circumstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent or designee to be manifestly unfair or not in the interest of the district, the superintendent or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this policy, as allowed by law. This code includes, but is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on school playgrounds, parking lots, school transportation or at a school activity whether on or off school property. The district may also discipline students for off-campus conduct that negatively impacts the educational environment, to the extent allowed by law. It is the policy of the Smithville R-II School District to report all crimes occurring on school grounds to law enforcement, including, but not limited to, the crimes the district is required to report in accordance with law. The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and superintendent if a student is discovered to possess a controlled substance or weapon in violation of the district’s policy. In addition, the superintendent shall notify the appropriate division of the juvenile or family court upon suspension for more than ten (10) days or expulsion of any student who the district is aware is under the jurisdiction of the court. The principal, designee or other administrators or school staff will maintain all discipline records as deemed necessary for the orderly operation of the schools and in accordance with law and policy JGF. Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of a classroom will usually be handled by an individual staff member. The administrative personnel will be allowed professional discretion in determining the type of disciplinary options to be used with students sent to them. Every effort will be made by the administrative staff to help the student prevent repeated misbehavior. 25

In all cases, the guidelines found in the student conduct policy were derived from the Smithville Board of Education policy manual. Policies related to student conduct are available in the main office and in the policy addendum provided on the district website. These policies will be followed by the administrative personnel. In part, these policies explain the type of conduct which is considered inappropriate behavior by students attending the District's schools and assists the administrative personnel in remaining consistent in the application of consequences for those students who choose to exhibit these inappropriate behaviors. All school district personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are expected to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct. All students who are suspended or expelled, regardless of the reason, are prohibited from participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity, or being on or near district property or the location of any district activity for any reason, unless permission is granted by the superintendent or designee. In addition, the district may prohibit student from participating in activities or restrict a student’s access to district property as a disciplinary consequence even if a student is not suspended or expelled from school, if appropriate.
IMPORTANT:
Students are expected to abide by the student code of conduct at school, on school buses, and at all school-sponsored activities, both at home and away.
Reports threats against students, teachers, or your school by calling Missouri School Violence Hotline at 1-866-748-7047.
Searches by School Personnel
School lockers, desks and other district property are provided for the convenience of students and, as such, are subject to periodic inspection without notice. Student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of district rules, policy or law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. Searches of student property shall be limited in scope based on the original justification of the search. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected. Searches shall be carried out in the presence of adult witnesses and not in front of other students, unless exigent circumstances exist. It is a privilege, not a right, to park on school grounds. The school retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of any vehicle parked on school grounds. The interior of a student's automobile on school premises may be searched if the school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that such a search will produce evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or district policy. The administration will contact law enforcement officials to perform a search if the administration reasonably suspects that a student is concealing controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, weapons, stolen goods or evidence of a crime beneath his or her clothing and the student refuses to surrender such items. Law enforcement officials may be contacted for assistance in performing a search in any case in which a student refuses to allow a search or in which the search cannot safely be conducted. School employees and volunteers, other than commissioned law enforcement officers, shall not strip search students, as defined in state law, except in situations where an employee reasonably believes that the student possesses a weapon, explosive or substance that poses an imminent threat of physical harm to the student or others and a commissioned law enforcement officer is not immediately available. If a 26

student is strip searched, as defined in state law, by a school employee or a commissioned law enforcement officer, the district will attempt to notify the student's parents/guardians as soon as possible. During an examination, and if reasonable under the circumstances, school employees may require students to empty pockets or remove jackets, coats, shoes and other articles of exterior clothing that when removed do not expose underwear. Employees may also remove student clothing to investigate the potential abuse or neglect of a student, give medical attention to a student, provide health services to a student or screen a student for medical conditions.
School Resource Officer
The school resource officer (SRO) may interview or question students regarding an alleged violation of law. A school resource officer may also accompany school officials executing a search or may perform searches under the direction of school officials. Interview with Police or Juvenile Officers/Other Law Enforcement Officials Law enforcement officials may wish to interview students regarding their knowledge of suspected criminal activity and may wish to interrogate students who are themselves suspected of engaging in criminal activity. Such interviews and interrogations are discouraged during class time, except when law enforcement officials have a warrant or other court order or when an emergency or other exigent circumstances exist. It is the responsibility of the principal or designee to take reasonable steps to prevent disruption of school operations while at the same time cooperating with law enforcement efforts. When law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students during the school day or during periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee will be present and the interview will be conducted in private. The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and request an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student's parents/guardians unless the interviewer raises a valid objection to the notification.
Removal of Students from School by Law Enforcement Officials
Before a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by a law enforcement official or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official's identity. To the best of his or her ability, the principal will verify the official's authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to notify the student's parents/guardians that the student is being removed from school.
Interview with the Children's Division
Representatives of the Children's Division (CD) of the Department of Social Services may meet with students on campus. The district liaison will work with CD to arrange such meetings so they are minimally disruptive to the student's schedule. If the student is an alleged victim of abuse or neglect, CD may not meet with the student in any school building or child care facility where the abuse of the student allegedly occurred. The principal will verify and record the identity of any CD representatives who request to meet with or take custody of a student.
Contacts by Guardian Ad Litem and Court-Appointed Special Advocate
When a court-appointed guardian ad litem or special advocate finds it necessary to interview a student during the school day or during periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee must be notified. The principal will verify and record the identity of the individual through the court order that appoints him or her. The interview must be conducted in a private setting and with the least disruption to the student's schedule. (See FILE: JFG Interrogations, Interviews and Searches on the district website.) 27

following conditions exist:
In accordance with law, any student who is suspended for any offenses listed in § 160.261, RSMo., or any act of violence or drug-related activity defined by policy JGF as a serious violation of school discipline shall not be allowed to be within 1,000 feet of any district property or any activity of the district, regardless of whether the activity takes place on district property, unless one (1) of the 1. The student is under the direct supervision of the student's parent, legal guardian, custodian or another adult designated in advance, in writing, to the student's principal by the student's parent, legal guardian or custodian, and the superintendent or designee has authorized the student to be on district property. 2. The student is enrolled in and attending an alternative school that is located within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district. 3. The student resides within 1,000 feet of a public school in the district and is on the property of his or her residence. If a student violates the prohibitions in this section, he or she may be suspended or expelled in accordance with the offense, "Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences," listed below. The following are descriptions of prohibited conduct as well as potential consequences for violations. Building-level administrators are authorized to more narrowly tailor potential consequences as appropriate for the age level of students in the building. All consequences must be within the ranges established in this regulation. In addition to the consequences specified here, school officials will notify law enforcement and document violations in the student's discipline file pursuant to law and Board policy. Impact on Grades: As with any absence, absences due to an out-of-school suspension may result in the student earning an incomplete or other consequences in accordance with the district’s policy on absences.
(All consequences listed for each offense are minimum consequences and the violations listed are not meant to be all inclusive but listed to provide a base-line reference. Please consult the district website board policies for further information. Please be aware that local authorities may be contacted for serious offenses.)
Cheating on tests, assignments, projects or similar activities; plagiarism; claiming credit for another person’s work; fabrication of facts, sources or other supporting material; unauthorized collaboration; facilitating academic dishonesty; and other misconduct related to academics. First Offense: No credit for the work, grade reduction, or replacement assignment. Subsequent Offense: No credit for the work, grade reduction, course failure, or removal from extracurricular activities. 28

Using physical force, such as hitting, striking or pushing, to cause or attempt to cause physical injury; placing another person in apprehension of immediate physical injury; recklessly engaging in conduct that creates a grave risk of death or serious physical injury; causing physical contact with another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensive or provocative; or any other act that constitutes criminal assault in the third degree. Authorities will determine what degree. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Knowingly causing or attempting to cause serious bodily injury or death to another person, recklessly causing serious bodily injury to another person, or any other act that constitutes assault in the first or second degree. Authorities will determine what degree. First Offense: 10-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. Subsequent Offense: Expulsion
Uncourteous or unsafe driving on or around district property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on district property. First Offense: Suspension or revocation of parking privileges, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Revocation of parking privileges, detention, in-school suspension or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property; oral or written taunts, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion or threats; threats of retaliation for reporting such acts; sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices; sending or posting materials that threaten or raise concerns about violence against others, suicide or self-harm. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where the speech is protected by law. First Offense: Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: O ut-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. In addition, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.
Offensive table manners and poor etiquette such as loud and obnoxious talking while eating, throwing food, leaving a mess at a table after eating, running down the halls to/from cafeteria, “cutting” in front of the cafeteria line, etc. First Offense: Segregated eating assignment for five days 29

Subsequent Offense: Three days of cafeteria clean up and parent notification, or loss of cafeteria privileges for the remainder of the quarter and a parent conference.
Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery. First Offense: Nullification of forged document. Principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Nullification of forged document. Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.
Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person that is in violation of district policy or is otherwise rude, vulgar, defiant, considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Possession, sale, purchase or distribution of any over-the-counter drug, herbal preparation or imitation drug or herbal preparation. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Possession of or attendance while under the influence of or soon after consuming any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, I, III, IV or V in section 202© of the Controlled Substances Act. First Offense: In-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, unauthorized inhalants, counterfeit drugs, imitation controlled substances or drug-related paraphernalia, including controlled substances and illegal drugs defined as substances identified under schedules I, II, III, IV or V in section 202© of the Controlled Substances Act First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. 30

Loss of, failure to return, or damage to district property including, but not limited to, books, computers, calculators, uniforms, and sporting and instruction equipment. First Offense: Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Restitution. Detention or in-school suspension.
Violating the conditions of a suspension, expulsion or other disciplinary consequence including, but not limited to, participating in or attending any district-sponsored activity or being on or near district property or the location where a district activity is held. See the section of this regulation titled, “Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences.” As required by law, when the district considers suspending a student for an additional period of time or expelling a student for being on or within 1,000 feet of district property during a suspension, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student’s presence is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the district’s discipline policy. First Offense: Verbal warning, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion. Report to law enforcement for trespassing if expelled. Subsequent Offense: In-school Suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Report to law enforcement for trespassing if expelled.
Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports; communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening or disturbing people, disrupting the educational environment or causing the evacuation or closure of district property. First Offense: Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, or in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, or expulsion Subsequent Offense: Restitution. In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Betting on an uncertain outcome, regardless of stakes; engaging in any game of chance or activity in which something of real or symbolic value may be won or lost. Gambling includes, but is not limited to, betting on outcomes of activities, assignments, contests and games. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, loss of privileges, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Principal/Student conference, loss of privileges, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension 31

Use of material of a sexual nature or unwelcome verbal, written or symbolic language based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples of illegal harassment include, but are not limited to racial jokes or comments; requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome sexual advances; graffiti; name calling; or threatening, intimidating or hostile acts based on a protected characteristic. First Offense: Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Unwelcome physical contact of a sexual nature or that is based on gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Examples include, but are not limited to, touching or fondling of the genital areas, breasts or undergarments, regardless of whether the touching occurred through or under clothing; or pushing or fighting based on protected characteristics. First Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension, or expulsion Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Any activity that a reasonable person believes would negatively impact the mental or physical health or safety of a student or put the student in a ridiculous, humiliating, stressful or disconcerting position for the purposes of initiation, affiliation, admission, membership or maintenance of membership in any group, class, organization, club or athletic team including, but not limited to, a grade level, student organization or district-sponsored activity. Hazing may occur even when all students involved are willing participants. First Offense: In-school suspension or 1-180 days out-of-school-suspension Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Possessing, displaying or using matches, lighters or other devices used to start fires unless required as part of an educational exercise and supervised by district staff; possessing or using fireworks. First Offense: Confiscation. Warning, principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1 10 days out-of-school suspension.
Disruptive failure to obey a reasonable request of school personnel, teachers, administrators, cooks, custodians, school volunteers or other school employees First Offense: Three days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Five to ten days out-of-school suspension
Possession or use of items such as toys, games, and portable media players that are not authorized for educational purposes. First Offense: Confiscation. Warning, principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1 10 days out-of-school suspension. 32

Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting including, but not limited to, hand holding, kissing and groping. First Offense: Principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Students may not possess or display, electronically or otherwise, sexually explicit, vulgar or violent material including, but not limited to, pornography or depictions of nudity, violence or explicit death or injury. This prohibition does not apply to curricular material that has been approved by district staff for its educational value. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law. First Offense: Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation. Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion
Attempting, regardless of success, to: gain unauthorized access to a technology system or information; use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; copy district files without authorization; interfere with the ability of others to utilize district technology; secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or evade or disable a filtering/blocking device. First Offense: Restitution. Principal/Student conference, loss of user privileges, detention, or in-school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Restitution. Loss of user privileges, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Using, displaying or turning on pagers, phones, personal digital assistants, personal laptops or any other electronic devices during the regular school day, including class change time, mealtimes or instructional class time, unless the use if part of the instructional program, required by a district-sponsored class or activity, or otherwise permitted by the building principal. First Offense: Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1 180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion Violations other than those listed above (Board policy EHB and procedure EHB-AP) or any other policy or procedure regulating student use of personal electronic devices. First Offense: Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, or in-school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Restitution. Loss of user privileges, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Use of audio or visual recording equipment in violation of Board policy KKB. First Offense: Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation. Principal/student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1 10 days out-of-school suspension 33

Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property. First Offense: Return of or restitution for property. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Return of or restitution for property. 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion
Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gestures that create a reasonable fear of physical injury or property damage. First Offense: Principal/Student Conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion
Possession of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine-delivery products on district property, district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may only be possessed in accordance with district policy JHCD. First Offense: Confiscation of tobacco product/E-Cigarette/or other nicotine-delivery products. Principal/Student conference, detention or in-school suspension. Subsequent Offense: Confiscation of tobacco product. Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out of-school suspension Use of any tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or other nicotine-delivery products on district property, district transportation or at any district activity. Nicotine patches or other medications used in a tobacco cessation program may only be possessed in accordance with district policy JHCD. First Offense: Confiscation of tobacco product/E-Cigarette/or other nicotine-delivery products. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-3 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Confiscation of tobacco product. In-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension
Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardians and the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians; arriving after the expected time class or school begins, as determined by the district. First Offense: Principal/Student conferences, detention, or 1-3 days in-school suspension Subsequent Offense: Detention or 3-10 days in-school suspension, and removal from extracurricular activities
Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office, locker, or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance. 34

First Offense: Principal/Student conferences, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion
Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the district, staff or students. First Offense: Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out of-school suspension, or expulsion Subsequent Offense: Restitution. In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.
Possession or use of any weapon as defined in Board policy, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C § 921, 18 U.S.C § 930(g)(2) or § 571.010, RSMo. First Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion Subsequent Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C § 921, or any instrument or device defined in § 571.010, RSMo., or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C § 930 (g)(2). First Offense: One calendar year suspension or expulsion unless modified by the Board upon recommendation by the superintendent. Subsequent Offense: Expulsion Possession or use of ammunition or a component of a weapon. First Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion Subsequent Offense: 1-80 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion 35

A/B Calendar ………………………………………………………………….......................... 02 A+ Schools Program …………………………………………………………………….......... 07 Academic Dishonesty …………………………………………………………………………. 28 Academic Letter ……………………………………………………………………………….. 07 Activities ………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Admissions Requirements …………………………………………………………………….. 04 Appeals and Grievances ……………………………………………………………………….. 20 Asbestos Management ……………………………………………………………………….. 18 Assault on Students ……………………………………………………………………………. 29 Assembly Conduct …………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Attendance Policy ……………………………………………………………………………... 14 Attendance Procedure …………………………………………………………………………. 16 Automobile/Vehicle Misuse …………………………………………………………………… 29 Bell Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………… 03 Building Hours ………………………………………………………………………………… 03 Bullying and Cyberbullying …………………………………………………………………… 29 Bus or Transportation Misconduct …………………………………………………………….. 29 Cafeteria Misconduct ………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Care of School Buildings ………………………………………………………………………. 18 Cell Phones, iPods and Other Nuisance Items ………………………………………………… 18 Class Rankings ………………………………………………………………………………… 06 Class Sponsors ………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion and Other Disciplinary Consequences ………………… 28 Contact High School Staff Members…………………………………………………………… 04 Curricular Load…………………………………………………………………………………. 08 Daily Bulletin ……………………………………………………………………………….….. 19 Dishonesty ……………………………………………………………………………………… 30 Discipline System ……………………………………………………………………………… 28 Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech ………………………………………….......... 30 Driving …………………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Drugs/Alcohol ………………………………………………………………………………….. 30 Earthquake Procedures …………………………………………………………………………. 24 Extortion ………………………………………………………………………………………... 30 Extracurricular Activity Transportation …………………………………………………....…… 14 Failure to Care for or Return District Property…………………...……………………………….31 Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension, Expulsion or Other Disciplinary Consequences ….. 31 False Alarms ……………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Fighting …………………………………………………………………………………………. 31 Fire Alarm and Procedures ……………………………………………………………………… 24 Gambling ………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 Grade Appeal Procedure ………………………………………………………………………… 09 Grade Cards/Progress Reports …………………………………………………………………... 06 Grading ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 06 Graduation Ceremony …………………………………………………………………………… 08 Graduation Requirements ………………………………………………………………………. 05 Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students ……………………………………… 06 Guidance and Counseling………………………………………………………………………… 08 Gymnasium ……………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Harrassment, Including Sexual Harrassment …………………………………………………….. 32 36

Hazing ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 Health Information ……………………………………………………………………………… 10 Homework Request ……………………………………………………………………………… 17 Immunizations …………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Incendiary Devices or Fireworks ………………………………………………………………… 32 Index ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 Insubordination …………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Interrogations, Interviews and Searches ………………………………………………………….. 26 Late Work Policy …………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Leaving School …………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Library Media Center (LMC) …………………………………………………………………….. 12 Lockers …………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Make-up Work for Planned Vacation/Planned School Activity …………………………………. 17 Medication ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Missouri School Violence Hotline ……………………………………………………………….. 26 Nuisance Items …………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty …………………………………………………………………09 Power School …………………………………………………………………………...………… 04 Public Display of Affection ………………………………………………………………………. 33 Reading Counts! …………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Registration and Enrollment ……………………………………………………………………… 04 Regulations for Students Riding the Buses ……………………………………………………… 13 Scholastic Diploma Requirements ………………………………………………………………. 04 School Closing …………………………………………………………………………………… 23 School Dances ……………………………………………………………………………………. 22 School Issued Student Identification …………………………………………………………….. 17 School Lunch ……………………………………………………………………………………... 19 School Organizations ……………………………………………………………………………. 24 Sexting and/or Possession of Sexually Explicit, Vulgar or Violent Material ……………………. 33 Sexual Harassment ………………………………………………………………………………... 23 Standards for Participation in Extracurricular Activity …………………………………………… 20 Student Appearance ……………………………………………………………………………….. 21 Student Conduct ………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Tardiness …………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 Technology Misconduct ………………………………………………………………………….. 33 Theft ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Threats or Verbal Assault …………………………………………………………………………. 34 Tobacco …………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 Tobacco Free Campus …………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Tornado Alarm and Procedures …………………………………………………………………… 24 Truancy or Tardiness ………………………………………………………………………………34 Unauthorized Entry ……………………………………………………………………………….. 34 Vandalism ………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Visitors …………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Weapons …………………………………………………………………………………………… 35 Weapons In School ………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Website………….. ………………………………………………………………………………… 03 Withdrawals ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 37