ADMINISTRATION SUPERINTENDENT.............................Lance West 918-371-2326 TRANSPORTATION, STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ……………….Jim Riley 4024 SPECIAL SERVICES & FINANCE DIRECTOR……………...….Julie Crutchfield 4273 DIRECTOR OF TEACHER & STUDENT SERVICES…………………..Kelly Hamlin 4020 High SCHOOL PRINCIPAL…………...Jon Coleman 3382 ASST. PRINCIPAL……………………...Ken Chronister Asst. Principal…………………………..Kurt Boomer 4802 HS COUNSELOR (Fresh & Soph).......Dawn Martinez 5054 HS COUNSELOR (Jun & Sen)………..Kim Butler 6211 BAND ROOM…………………………..…………………………….……....... 5959 FIELDHOUSE…………………………………………………………….......... 9816 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FACILITY……………………………………..........1915 COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. STEVE STOUT, PRESIDENT MRS. MEMORY OSTRANDER, VICE-PRESIDENT MR. TIM REED, CLERK MR. WENDELL JOHNSON, MEMBER MR. KEVIN MORRISON, MEMBER MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE, FULFILLING LIVES IN A COMPLEX AND CHANGING WORLD. Collinsville Public Schools District Web Site www.collinsville.k12.ok.us Collinsville Public Schools 2015-2016 School Calendar New Teachers Report August 7 Professional Days August 10, 11 (1/2 day) Non Attendance Day August 12 Students First Day of Class August 13 Labor Day (Non-Calendar Day) September 7 Professional Day September 25 Parent/Teacher Conference Day October 12 & 13 (4:00 to 7:00 p.m.) Student Non-Attendance Day October 14 Fall Break (Non-Calendar Days) October 15, 16 End of First Quarter October 16 43 Days Taught, 2.5 Professional Days, 4 Non-Calendar Days Second Quarter Begins October 19 Thanksgiving (Non-Calendar Days) November 25, 26, 27 End of Second Quarter December 18 Winter Break (Non-Calendar Days) December 21 – Jan. 4 42 Days Taught, 13 Non-Calendar Days Professional Day Third Quarter Begins Classes Resume Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Non-Calendar Day) Parent/Teacher Conference Day p.m.) Non Calendar Day President’s Day (Non-Calendar Day) Third Quarter Ends Professional Day January 4 January 5 January 18 February 8 & 9 (4:00 to 7:00 February 12 February 15 March 10 March 11 Spring Break (Non-calendar Days) March 14,15,16,17,18 46 Days Taught, 2 Professional Day , 7 Non-Calendar Days Fourth Quarter Begins March 21 Last Day of Classes May 19 Professional Day May 20(1/2 Day) Memorial Day (Non-Calendar Day) May 30 Non-Calendar Days (Bad Weather) May 23,24,25,26,27 44 Days Taught, 0.5 Professional Day, 5 Non-Calendar Days Totals: 175 Days Taught 5 Professional Days 29 Non-Calendar Days Board Approved 1/12/2015 MON-FRI HIGH SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE 7:45 A.M. – First Bell 7:50-8:40 – First hour 8:45-9:35 – Second Hour 9:40-10:30 – Third Hour 10:35-11:25 – Fourth hour (1st Lunch – 11:30-11:50) 11:55-12:45 – Fifth Hour (1st Lunch Students) 11:30-12:20 – Fifth hour (2nd Lunch Students) (2nd Lunch – 12:25-12:45) 12:50-1:40 – Sixth Hour 1:40 – 2:35 – Seventh Hour ****students may arrive on campus after 7:15 a.m. NO EARLIER.**** WELCOME Welcome to Collinsville Schools. We hope the time you spend with us will be educational and rewarding. The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the result of a concerted effort on the part of the faculty and the administration. This information has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you to adjust to our school, and become an integral part of it NONDISCRIMINATION There will be no discrimination in the Collinsville Public Schools because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age in its programs, services, activities and employment and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on disability) Director of Special Services 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371- 4372 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on race, color and national origin) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Title IX Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on sex) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Age Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on age) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Boy Scouts Act (for questions or complaints based on equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Any individual who has experienced some other form of discrimination, including discrimination not listed above, may contact: Superintendent Collinsville Public Schools 1902 W. Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR FILING, PROCESSING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND RETALIATION Definitions Complaint: A written complaint alleging any action, policy, procedure or practice that discriminates on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information (including harassment and retaliation). Grievant: Any person enrolled in or employed by the district or a parent, guardian, or member of the public who submits a complaint alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information (including harassment or retaliation). For purposes of this policy, a parent or guardian’s complaint or grievance shall be handled in the same manner as a student’s complaint would be. Coordinator(s): The person(s) designated to coordinate efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act and any other state and federal laws addressing equal educational opportunity. The Coordinator under Title VI, IX, Section 504/Title II and the Age Act is responsible for processing complaints and serves as moderator and recorder during hearings. The Coordinator of each statutory scheme may be the same person or different persons, but each coordinator will receive relevant training in order to perform his/her duties. Section 504/Title II Coordinators (for questions or complaints based on disability) Director of Special Services Collinsville Public Schools 1902 W. Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-4372 Title VI Coordinators (for questions or complaints based on race, color and national origin) Superintendent Collinsville Public Schools 1902 W. Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citizen in a democracy and to develop and accept the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship that will help you to participate successfully in the world of tomorrow. Remember that your success in this school will be directly proportional to your efforts. ATTENDANCE It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and student to adhere to these policies. It is the responsibility of the administration to make these policies readily available. The administrator in charge shall enforce these policies. Regular attendance is essential for the student’s promotion and success in school. A student is absent if he/she misses 20 minutes or more of a class period. Failure to provide the school with an explanation as required will result in a non-school related absence or truancy. CLOSED CAMPUS The Collinsville Board of Education, in the interest of improving the educational environment and student safety, has adopted the following policy concerning closed campus. The building principals must approve visitors to the school building. 1. Students may not leave school premises during the school day except with prior authorization to the school from the student’s parent or legal guardian. 2. During the lunch period a student’s parent or legal guardian must report to the attendance office in order to check his/her child out of school for lunch. The student will be required to leave campus in the parent’s vehicle. 3. Students who are late returning from lunch will be tardy and will be subject to school policy concerning tardies. 4. Students who leave school premises without parental and administrative authorization may be subject to discipline, including suspension. Students must follow the proper check out procedure before leaving campus. 5. Any student who has a medical appointment at lunch will be required to furnish a physician’s note upon his/her return to campus DEFINITIONS Absence Score-The total of the values accumulated as a result of a student’s absences and truancies. School Related Absence (SB)-Not present in class due to attending an approved school related function or activity. Unexcused Absence (U)-All other absences. In-school Suspension (ISS)- Not counted against students absences. Testing (TST)- OCCT, EOI, EXPLORE testing. Not counted against students absences. Truant (TR)-Absent without permission from teacher, parent/guardian, or school authorities. Tardiness (T)-Any time a student is not in his/her seat when the tardy bell starts ringing, he/she shall be charged with a tardy. After 15 minutes, the student is considered absent. A student will be given an excused tardy if the student comes to class within the first 15 minutes with a note from the principal, counselor, or a teacher. The note must accompany the student. No student will be allowed to leave the classroom for the purpose of obtaining such a note once the bell has rung. All tardies without a note will be considered unexcused. The student may be denied additional time to complete work missed due to the unexcused tardy. Each student will be allowed three unexcused tardies per semester per class. For tardies four and five, detention will be assigned. Any amount over five will be considered excessive tardiness, and the assistant principal will develop an individual discipline plan for the student. Students are required to report to the office to sign in when arriving after the 7:45 a.m. bell and sign out when leaving before the 2:35 p.m. bell. ABSENCES It is extremely important that students and parents/guardians realize that the absence score and the absences encompassed by it are not to be considered as authorized days for absences and must be used with caution. Perfect attendance will be recognized for those students with zero absences and having three (3) tardies or less per class per year. Non-School Related Absences: (U) may not exceed nine (9) per semester. School Related Absences: (SB) should not exceed ten (10) per year. Students who reach a score of ten (10) will: 1. Not earn credit for that class that semester. 2. Have an “NG” recorded on their transcript for that class. If class average is failing then an “F” will be recorded on their transcript. Students who have reached the attendance score of ten (10) will be required to audit the class or classes without credit; however, the student will be placed on a behavior and attendance contract, and violation of that contract could result in suspension from the school. Any eighth grade student wishing to receive credit for high school work (1. Earth Science 2. Algebra 3. Financial Literacy), must meet the 90% attendance rate. (See High School Credit below) MAKE-UP WORK POLICY The general rule is that a student is allowed one day to make up assignments per day (s) missed, plus one additional day. Students who return to school and receive make up work and then are absent again are expected to submit all previous work upon return to school. Assignments not submitted by the due date may be calculated as a zero. Long term assignments/projects are due on the announced due date. If students are going to miss more than three days of school, please contact our attendance clerk to request assignments. If students are given assignments in advance, the assignments are due upon returning to school. Remember, there is a direct correlation between good student attendance and academic success. HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT Any eighth grade student wishing to receive credit for high school work (1. Earth Science 2. Algebra 3. Financial Literacy), must meet the 90% attendance rate. However, an eighth grade Algebra course will be counted as a high school elective credit and not as a math credit. Students need to have 3 high school math credits in grades 9-12 to meet graduation requirements. To graduate from Collinsville High School, a student will need an appropriate combination of at least 25 credits for the 2015-16 school year. Students and parents should check with the appropriate high school counselor to ensure the correct courses are being completed. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Students are informed of the attendance policy in the fall of each school year, in class meetings and 24 hour access on-line on the school website. Parents/guardians are informed of the handbook, by calling the attendance office, on-line using the school website, or by special notice sent or published in local newspaper. 1. Parents/guardians are expected to call the Middle School on the day of the student’s absence. 2. Parents/guardians should pre-arrange absences for their students whenever possible, even though such absences will be scored according to the definitions section of this policy. 3. Absences that are due to a verified hospital stay, contagious disease, funeral of immediate family member, a doctor’s denial to return to school (Accompanied by a note within two days) or for religious observation (with advance notice) will not be scored as a Non-School Related Absence. 4. Students who cannot verify the nature of their absence with a parental contact by phone will be considered to have a Non-School Related Absence or be truant. NOTIFICATION 1. A phone call or a letter will notify students and parent/guardian when a student’s absence score reaches five (5). 2. When the student’s absence score reaches ten (10), the student will not earn credit. RESPONSIBILITIES Student Responsibilities: 1. Attend class regularly, on time, and prepared. 2. Have parent/guardian call on all absences. 3. Use absences with caution and stay informed of absence score in each class. 4. Students who are on the unexcused absence list are expected to pick up an admit slip in the attendance office prior to 7:45 a.m. to avoid being tardy to first period class. Teacher Responsibilities: 1. Each classroom teacher will maintain accurate attendance records and input attendance hourly. Counselor Responsibilities: 1. Counselors will be notified and aware of students whose absence score reaches ten (10) Administrative Responsibilities: 1. Maintain a computer file of the student’s attendance record. 2. Notify the student and parent/guardian when a student’s absence score reaches five (5). Parent/guardian Responsibilities: 1. See that the student is in school. 2. Notify the school by phone when the student is absent (preferably before or on the day of absence). 3. Work with the administration in resolving any attendance difficulties that may arise during the school year. TRANSFER OF STUDENTS Students transferring to Collinsville High School after school has been in progress will be covered by the attendance policy. Transfer students’ attendance records from their previous school attended will be obtained, and those absences will be counted toward the 10 points. Days that students have failed to attend between the withdrawal date from their previous school and the enrollment date at Collinsville High School may also be counted toward the 10 points. [Ten (10)-High School] ACTIVITY POLICY Guidelines for students missing class time for activities are as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Pep assemblies-for each sport there may be two assemblies and one for Homecoming. Additional ones if involved in play-offs may be allowed. Assemblies-a maximum of three per semester. Athletic events during school time-students will not be allowed to go unless it is a State Play-off where our team is participating. Class Meetings-Freshmen will be limited to one for organization and election of officers. Sophomores will be allowed two – one for organization and election, the second one for ordering class rings. Juniors, three – one for organization and elections, the second for fundraising, and a third by administrative approval, if needed. Seniors, four – one for organization and election, the second for cap and gown order, a third if needed for announcements, and a fourth for graduation information. 5. 6. 7. Class Plays-one per semester for the Junior-Senior play and the All-school play. (Principal approval required) Activity trips, which take students out of class, such as field trips, meetings, contests, and others will be limited to 10 days per year from any class. College Days-Seniors will be allowed three college days for the school year and Juniors will be allowed one college day for the school year.. STUDENT APPEARANCE Students are expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress or hairstyle that is contrary to good hygiene or which is distractive or disruptive and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Natural hair colors of blond, brown, black, and red are acceptable. Students found to be in violation of dress code must correct the issue before returning to class. Students have the option to change into more appropriate clothing of their own or will be offered school issued dress code clothes. If students choose to leave campus to change, time out of class will be recorded as an unexcused absence. Clothing articles NOT allowed: Tops: 1. Thin or see-through tops are not acceptable. 2. Any article of clothing that exposes the shoulder, back, or midriff may not be worn. Tops must be at least four (4) inches at the shoulder; cut-off sleeveless shirts, muscle shirts, spaghetti strap, halters, and midriff tops are not permitted. Bottoms: 1. All bottom attire must be at a length that touches within two inches of the kneecap or longer. The “two-hands test” will apply. This is a gauge whereby the student stands tall and puts his/her arms straight down to their side and opens their hands with their fingers pointing towards the ground. The shorts or skirt must touch the bottom of their fingers or be longer. This “two-hands test” will also help students determine proper length of shorts and skirts prior to arriving at school. 2. No form fitting, spandex, bike shorts, see through shorts, or pajama bottoms may be worn. 3. No boxer shorts may be worn. 4. Bottoms must not “sag”. 5. Bottoms with holes in inappropriate places will not be permitted. (two-hands test applies) Shoes: 1. Most types of street shoes are acceptable, except those with wheels. No house shoes will be permitted. Accessories: 1. Hat and caps are not permitted. Leave them at home. 2. Backpacks may be used to transport books to and from school. However, backpacks should remain in the student’s locker during the school day. Gym Clothes: 1. Gym clothes or athletic clothes should be kept reasonably clean. The instructor of the specific activity will determine appropriate dress. General: 1. Piercing will be limited to the ears and in addition, students may have one facial stud or one nose stud. 2. Visibly offensive or distractive tattoos must be covered. 3. No attire will be permitted that shows disrespect to the American flag or that can be construed as gang-related. Clothing or accessories that display symbols, pictures, lettering or numbering that is profane, vulgar, repulsive or obscene or that advertises or promotes dangerous weapons, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, low-point beer, illegal chemical substances, drug-related items, drug paraphernalia or other items or activities that are illegal for the general population or for minors. When a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student conflicts with the school dress code, reasonable accommodation shall be provided. Any student desiring accommodation shall notify the school principal in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual basis for the request. The administration will consider each case on its own merit. Parents will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing to school if necessary. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Guidance services are available for every student in the school. These services include assistance with educational planning, interpretation of test scores, career information, study help, help with home, school and/or social concerns, or any question the student may feel he/she would like to discuss with the counselor. Many problems concerning both school and one’s personal life can be helped by counseling. The school counselor will be able to help you with these problems. Parents, due to the heavy schedule of guidance personnel, appointments may need to be made a few days in advance. STUDENT SEARCH STATUTE 70 O.S. Sec. 24-102 Pupil shall not have any reasonable expectation of privacy towards school administrators or teacher in the contents of a school locker, desk, or other school property. School personnel shall have access to school lockers, desks, and other school property in order to properly supervise the welfare of pupils. School lockers, desks, and other areas of school facilities may be opened and examined by school officials at any time, and no reason shall be necessary for such search. STUDENTS POSSESSING ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES OR DANGEROUS WEAPONS The superintendent or principal of any public school in the state of Oklahoma, or any teacher or security personnel, shall have the authority to obtain and authorize the search of any pupil or pupils on any school premises or while in transit under the authority of the school, or any function sponsored or authorized by the school, for dangerous weapons or controlled dangerous substances, as defined in the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act. Any administrator or teacher who has reasonable cause to suspect that a student may be under the influence of, or has in his or her possession: 1. Non-intoxicating beverages – O.S. Title 37, Sec. 163.2 2. Alcoholic beverages – O.S. Title 37, Sec. 506 3. Controlled dangerous substances – O.S. Title 63, Sec. 2-101 4. Dangerous weapon or firearm of any type-Gun Free Schools Act, 1990 5. Any counterfeit form or imitation of items 1, 2, 3 or 4 (above) shall immediately notify a principal or supervisor responsible for secondary or elementary education, whichever is appropriate. This administrator will immediately attempt to notify the superintendent and the parent or legal guardian of said student. Any student found to be under the influence of items 1, 2, or 3, or in possession of items 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (above) may be suspended by the administrator in charge for a period not to exceed the current school semester and the succeeding semester, except that a suspension for possession of a firearm shall be for at least one calendar year. Any pupil suspended for more than ten (10) consecutive school days may appeal any such suspension to the Board of Education of the school district. (70 O.S. 24-102) Any suspension and/or search of said student shall be subject to any applicable Oklahoma Statute, Collinsville School Board Policy, or student handbook regulations. MEDICATION Any medication that is sent to school with a student must be taken to the Principal’s office at the high school. At no point in the school day, should a student have medication in their possession. If a student requires an inhaler, contact the school nurse or main office. All medications, vitamins, etc. which are to be taken at school must be sent in their original bottles or containers with a note from the parent/guardian or the student’s doctor, indicating the time and reason the medication is to be given. Prescription medications will be administered only when brought to school in their original container and properly labeled with the student’s name, date, physician, name of medication, and specific administration directions, with a written, signed and dated note from the parent/guardian authorizing administration as specified on the container. Write the time the last dose was given on the note also. Your pharmacist will be happy to provide a second bottle (plastic preferred) to bring to school. Only authorized school personnel can administer medication. Policy Under Oklahoma law, a school nurse, an administrator, or a designated school employee may administer prescription and nonprescription medications to students. Only designated employees who have successfully completed specific training in the administration of nonprescription and prescription medications may administer medication to students with legitimate health needs. Except as provided in this policy and in the District’s Diabetes Care and Management policy, students may not retain possession of or self-administer any medicine. Violation of this rule will be reported to the student's parent and may result in discipline, including out-of-school suspension. As further set out below, the District retains the discretion to reject requests for the administration of medication and to discontinue the administration of medication. The parent must deliver the student’s medicine to the school nurse, designated nurse assistant or school administrator in its original container with the parent’s written authorization for administration of the medicine. The parent's authorization must identify the student, the medicine and include or refer to the label for instructions on administration of the medicine. The school nurse, an administrator or a designated employee will administer the medicine to the student pursuant to the parent's instructions and the directions for use on the label or in the physician's prescription. The parent must complete a new authorization form annually and for each change of medication. The District will maintain the authorization form as a part of the student’s health record. Authorization forms will be available in the principal’s office. A parent who chooses to do so may come to the school and personally dispense medication to the student. The administration of each school will keep a record of the students to whom medicine is administered, the date of administration, the person who administered the medicine and the name or type of medicine administered. Medications will be stored in a separate locked drawer or cabinet that is readily accessible only to the persons who will administer the medication. Medications requiring refrigeration will be refrigerated in a secure area COLLINSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT BULLYING Statement of Legislative Mandate and Purpose This policy is a result of the legislative mandate and public policy embodied in the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, 70 Okla. Stat. § 24-100.2 et seq. (“Act”). The district intends to comply with the mandates of the Act and expects students to refrain from bullying. Bullying is expressly forbidden and students who bully are subject to disciplinary consequences as outlined in the district’s policy on student behavior. Bullies may also be provided with assistance to end their unacceptable behavior, and targets of bullies may be provided with assistance to overcome the negative effects of bullying. Definition of Terms A. Statutory definition of terms: “Bully” means any pattern of harassment, intimidation, threatening behavior, physical acts, verbal or electronic communication directed toward a student or group of students that results in or is reasonably perceived as being done with the intent to cause negative educational or physical results for the targeted individual or group and is communicated in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school’s educational mission or the education of any student. “Threatening behavior” means any pattern of behavior or isolated action, whether or not it is directed at another person, that a reasonable person would believe indicates potential for future harm to students, school personnel, or school property. “Electronic communication” means the communication of any written, verbal, pictorial information or video content by means of an electronic device, including, but not limited to, a telephone, a mobile or cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunication device, or a computer. Note: Bullying by electronic communication is prohibited whether or not such communication originated at school, or with school equipment, if the communication is specifically directed at students or school personnel and concerns bullying at school. “At school” means on school grounds, in school vehicles, at school-sponsored activities, or at school-sanctioned events. B. The “Reasonable Person” Standard In determining what a “reasonable person” should recognize as bullying, staff will consider the point of view of the intended target, including any characteristics unique to the intended target. Staff may also consider the discipline history and physical characteristics of the alleged bully. C. Types of Bullying “Physical Bullying” includes harm or threatened harm to another’s body or property, including but not limited to threats, tripping, hitting, pushing, pinching, pulling hair, kicking, biting, starting fights, daring others to fight, stealing or destroying property, extortion, assaults with a weapon, other violent acts, and homicide. “Emotional Bullying” includes the intentional infliction of harm to another’s self-esteem, including but not limited to insulting or profane remarks or gestures, or harassing and frightening statements. “Social Bullying” includes harm to another’s group acceptance, including but not limited to gossiping; spreading negative rumors to cause a targeted person to be socially excluded, ridiculed, or otherwise lose status; acts designed to publicly embarrass a targeted person, damage the target’s current relationships, or deprive the target of selfconfidence or the respect of peers. “Sexual Bullying” includes harm of a sexual nature, including but not limited to making unwelcome sexual comments or gestures to or about the targeted person; creating or distributing vulgar, profane or lewd words or images about the target; committing a sexual act at school, including touching private parts of the target’s body; engaging in off-campus dating violence that adversely affects the target’s education opportunities; making threatening sexual statements directed at or about the target; or gossiping about the target’s sexuality or sex life. Such conduct may also constitute sexual harassment which is prohibited by the district. Understanding and Preventing Bullying A. Student and Staff Education and Training A full copy of this policy will be posted on the district’s website and included in all district handbooks. Parents, guardians, community members, and volunteers will be notified of the availability of this policy through the district’s annual written notice of the availability of the district’s anti-bullying policy. Written notice of the policy will also be posted at various places in all district school sites. Students and staff will be periodically reminded throughout the year of the availability of this policy, the district’s commitment to preventing bullying, and help available for those affected by bullying. Anti-bullying programs will be incorporated into the district’s other violence prevention efforts. All staff will receive annual training regarding preventing, identifying, reporting, and managing bullying. The district’s bullying coordinator and individuals designated as school site investigators will receive additional training regarding appropriate consequences and remedial action for bullies, helping targets of bullies, and the district’s strategy for counseling and referral for those affected by bullying. Students will receive annual education regarding behavioral expectations, understanding bullying and its negative effects, disciplinary consequences for infractions, reporting methods, and consequences for those who knowingly make false reports. Parents and guardians may participate in a parent education component. B. Safe School Committees Each Safe School Committee has the responsibility of studying and making recommendations regarding unsafe conditions, strategies for students to avoid harm at school, student victimization, crime prevention, school violence, and other issues which interfere with and adversely affect school safety. With respect to student bullying, each Committee shall assist the board in promoting a positive school climate. The Committee will study the district’s policy and currently accepted bullying prevention programs (available on the state department website) to make recommendations regarding bullying. These recommendations must be submitted to the principal and cover: (i) needed staff development, including how to recognize and avoid bullying; (ii) increasing student and community involvement in addressing bullying, (iii) improving individual student-staff communication, (iv) implementing problem solving teams which include counselors and/or school psychologists, and (v) utilizing behavioral health resources. Student Reporting Students are encouraged to inform school personnel if they are the target of or a witness to bullying. To make a report, students should notify a teacher, counselor, or principal. The employee will give the student an official report form, and will help the student complete the form, if needed. Students may make an anonymous report of bullying, and such report will be investigated as thoroughly as possible. However, it is often difficult to fully investigate claims which are made anonymously and disciplinary action cannot be taken against a bully solely on the basis of an anonymous report. Staff Reporting Staff members will encourage students to report bullying. All employees are required to report acts of bullying to the school principal on an official report form. Any staff member who witnesses, hears about, or suspects bullying is required to submit a report. Bullying Investigators Each school site will have a designated individual and an alternate to investigate bullying reports. These individuals will be identified in the site’s student and staff handbooks, on the district’s website, and in the bullying prevention education provided annually to students and staff. The district’s anti-bullying program is coordinated at the district level by its bullying coordinator, Kelly Hamlin District Coordinator Teacher and Student Services. Investigating Bullying Reports For any alleged incidents of bullying reported to school officials, the designated school official will investigate the alleged incident(s) and determine (i) whether bullying occurred, (ii) the severity of the incident(s), (iii) the potential for future violence and (iv) the reason for the actual or perceived bullying. In conducting an investigation, the designated official shall interview relevant students and staff and review any documentation of the alleged incident(s). School officials may also work with outside professionals, such as local law enforcement, as deemed appropriate by the investigating official. In the event the investigator believes a criminal act may have been committed or there is a likelihood of violence, the investigator will immediately call local law enforcement and the superintendent. At the conclusion of the investigation, the designated employee will document the steps taken to review the matter, the conclusions reached and any additional action taken, if applicable. Further, the investigator will notify the district’s bullying coordinator that an investigation has occurred and the results of the investigation. Upon completion of an investigation, the school may recommend that available community mental health care or substance abuse options be provided to a student, if appropriate. The school may provide a student with information about the types of support services available to the student bully, target, and any other students affected by the prohibited behavior. These resources will be provided to any individual who requests such assistance or will be provided if a school official believes the resource might be of assistance to the student/family. The district is not responsible for paying for these services. No school employee is expected to evaluate the appropriateness or the quality of the resource provided, nor is any employee required to provide an exhaustive list of resources available. All school employees will act in good faith. The school may request the disclosure of information concerning students who have received substance abuse or mental health care (pursuant to the previous paragraph) if that information indicates an explicit threat to the safety of students or school personnel, provided the disclosure of the information does not violate the requirements and provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Okla. Stat. tit. 12 § 1376, Okla. Stat. tit. 59 §1376 of the Oklahoma Statues, or any other state or federal laws regarding the disclosure of confidential information. The school may request the disclosure of information when it is believed that the student may have posed a danger to him/herself and having such information will allow school officials to determine if it is safe for the student to return to the regular classroom or if alternative education arrangements are needed. Parental Notification The assigned investigator will notify the parents of a target within one (1) school day that a bullying report has been received. Within one (1) school day of the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator will provide the parents of a target with the results of the investigation and any community resources deemed appropriate to the situation. If the report of bullying is substantiated, within one (1) school day of the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator will contact the parents of the bully to discuss disciplinary action and any community resources deemed appropriate to the situation. The timelines in this parental notification section may be reasonably extended if individual circumstances warrant such an extension. Parental Responsibilities All parents/guardians will be informed in writing of the district’s program to stop bullying and will be given a copy of this policy upon request. An administrative response to a reported act of bullying may involve certain actions to be taken by parents. Parents will be informed of the program and the means for students to report bullying acts toward them or other students. They will also be told that to help prevent bullying at school they should encourage their children to: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Report bullying when it occurs; Take advantage of opportunities to talk to their children about bullying; Inform the school immediately if they think their child is being bullied or is bullying other students; Watch for symptoms that their child may be a target of bullying and report those symptoms; and Cooperate fully with school personnel in identifying and resolving incidents. Student Transfers Students who are victims of bullying, and who report the incident(s) to school administrators, may choose to transfer to another school district. Any application for transfer must be made in accordance with the receiving school district’s transfer policy. Monitoring and Compliance In order to assist the State Department of Education with compliance efforts pursuant to the School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act, 70 Okla. Stat. § 24-100.2 et seq., the district will identify a Bullying Coordinator who will serve as the district contact responsible for providing information to the State Board of Education. The Bullying Coordinator shall maintain updated contact information on file with the State Department of Education and the school district will notify the State Department of Education within fifteen (15) days of the appointment of a new Bullying Coordinator. A copy of this policy will be submitted to the State Department of Education by December 10th of each school year as part of the school district’s Annual Performance Report. Reference: Okla. Stat. tit. 70 § 24-100.2 BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES Students riding school buses will be expected to follow all bus rules as outlined by the bus driver. As bus riding is a privilege, any student guilty of disobeying the rules may be suspended from bus riding privileges for a period of time to be determined by the principal. (A third bus infraction in one semester can result in loss of bus riding privilege.) Parent notes with principal approval are required for changes in bus riding schedules. BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Teachers have the initial responsibility for disciplining students. Each time a student is disciplined with a discipline referral to the office, he or she may receive a specific number of points based on the severity of the offense. The type of disciplinary procedure will be dependent on cumulative point totals for the student. In some cases, a student may reach a higher level of disciplinary consequence immediately, due to the severity of his or her actions. The principal’s office will have the sole responsibility of tracking student’s point totals. All final discipline decisions will be at the administrator’s discretion. Classification of Disciplinary Infractions Types of Infractions: Points – 1 to 3 Offenses that are not disruptive to the learning process: sleeping, eating, lack of materials, nonprofane or non-threatening verbal abuse (3pts.), not dressing properly. Points – 5 Disruption of school, class, or assemblies (termed to be minor), inappropriate behavior or gestures, spitting, loitering, playing or possession of electronic games or music (confiscation of material will also take place), inappropriate hallway, cafeteria, or media center behavior. Points – 10 Refusal to follow the reasonable request of a school official, public display of affection, disorderly conduct, no show, and four tardies. Points – 15 Use of phones unless authorized and approved by the building principal , lying, cheating, false calls, falsifying records, showing disrespect towards any school official (minor), and skipping a single class. Points – 20 Graffiti, minor vandalism (with restitution up to $50 in value), vulgar or profane language or gestures, trespassing. Verbal abuse towards any school official, minor theft (with restitution up to $50 in value), (for further offense parent must pick up phone), use of lasers, gambling. Inappropriate materials (minor). Inappropriate use of computers (minor) Points – 25 Possession/use of fireworks, intimate acts (open or persistent). Points – 30 Possession of or use of tobacco or other tobacco products (including e-cigarettes), intimidation, throwing or kicking objects at others, physical “horseplay” (determined not to be a fight), truancy, major theft (with restitution over $50 in value). Possible involvement of local law officials. Points – 55 Harassing or threatening behavior towards another student, disrespect towards school officials (major), pushing or kicking whether initiated or in retaliation (1st incident), false fire alarms, possession of indecent or inappropriate materials (major), possession of caustic substances, indecent exposure. Major vandalism (with restitution over $50 in value). Probable involvement of local law officials. Inappropriate use of technology (major) Points – 65 Fighting/hitting whether initiated or in retaliation. Points – 90 Weapons policy infractions, alcohol/drug policy infractions, physical assault, sexual assault, battery against school officials or threatening behavior towards school officials (written, verbal, or physical). Arson. Definite involvement of local law officials. Level: 1 2 Classification of Disciplinary Consequences Point Totals: Consequences: 1-9 Written assignment over proper behavior, detention, or trash detail. 10-19 2 Trash Details, 2 detentions, or 1 hr. D-Hall. 3 20-24 4 25-29 5 30-39 6 40-49 7 50-54 8 9 10 55-59 60-69 70-89 11 90 + Choice of: one week of trash detail or detention Middle School-2 hrs D-Hall 1 Day of In-School Suspension (I.S.S.). Bus Infraction-1 Day Bus Suspension 2 Days of I.S.S. Bus Infraction-2 Day Bus Suspension 3 Days of I.S.S. Bus Infraction-3 Day Bus Suspension 1 Day of Out-of-School Suspension Bus Infraction-5 Day Bus Suspension or remainder of semester 2 Days of Out-of-School Suspension 3 Days of Out-of-School Suspension 3 Days of Out-of-School Suspension or Possible Long-Term Out-of-School Suspension (5-10 Days). Probable Long-Term Suspension. Note: On any I.S.S. or Out-of School Suspension, the student will receive his/her assignments. Work must be completed and turned in on return from suspension. If it is not completed, student will receive additional suspension until work is completed. Upon successful completion of the suspension (work completed and turned in, no problems arising during the suspension or occurring in the I.S.S. facility, etc.), half of the point total from the particular infraction committed will be deducted, NOT from the total semester points that the student has built up. ***Students who are suspended out of school will be ineligible to participate in extra curricular activities from the time and day the suspension is imposed, until the time they are allowed to return to classes.*** All decisions regarding discipline procedures will be made by the school administration. -Points accumulate for each semester and will start over (return to zero) at the start of the new semester. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL (High School) The Collinsville Alternative School is designed to provide a quality educational opportunity for district students who may meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Students who experience difficulty in controlling inappropriate behavior in the traditional school setting or suffer from poor discipline and/or attendance. 3. Older teens that have failed high school or have dropped out of school due to excessive absences, the necessity to work, extenuating family circumstances, etc. 4. Students who are at risk of not completing school. Alternative students are NOT allowed on the high school campus during the regular school day, nor are high school students allowed on the alternative campus during alternative school hours. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE The principal is the director of the High School and is the one who interprets the policies and the philosophy under which the school operates. This office is designed to help both students and teachers regarding the general policies of the school and with any problems that require guidance and direction. A school calendar, which contains a complete schedule of all dates of school activities, is maintained in the Principal’s Office. In order to avoid conflicts, any teacher or student who wants to schedule an activity must do so through this office. 90-100 80-89 70-79 GRADE SYSTEM A or Superior 60-69 B or Above Average 59 and below C or Average I NG D or Below Average F or Failure Incomplete No Grade CHECKING ATTENDANCE The school will begin checking during 2nd hour with parents of students who have been counted absent. Truancy will be considered sufficient grounds for suspension. REPORT CARDS AND SPECIAL REPORTS Each six weeks progress reports are available on-line to parents. This report is to acquaint the parents with the student’s academic achievement. Parents are invited to make an appointment with teachers and the counselor. Each semester, report cards are available on-line to keep the parents in touch with the work the students are doing in school. Parents are requested to examine those report cards. If grades are not satisfactory, or if there is any misunderstanding about the grade cards, an interview with the teacher or counselor or both is highly desirable and will be appreciated. SCHEDULE CHANGES Students will have the first 5 days of each semester to request schedule changes. After this time, a parent/guardian must accompany the student to school to request any schedule changes. ASSEMBLIES Through assemblies we share experiences and become better citizens of the world by listening to our fellow students, civic leaders, speakers, and various entertainers. A wellplanned and well-conducted assembly is an outstanding part of any school’s activities. Assemblies will be held throughout the school year, and quiet, orderly conduct and extreme courtesy to all speakers and entertainers are expected of each student. TORNADO AND FIRE DRILLS Each room should have displayed on the bulletin board regulations and routes to be taken in evacuating the building during a fire or fire drills and procedures to follow for protection during tornadoes or during tornado drills. Early in the school year students should become familiar with these procedures. DAMAGE TO SCHOOL PROPERTY Students are expected to respect all school property at all times. Any student who defaces public property shall be compelled to reimburse the district for the amount of damage. Other disciplinary action may also be taken. MOTOR VEHICLES High School Campus Only Students who are qualified may drive a car to school, provided they follow the rules and regulations set forth in the following paragraphs: 1 Parking permits must be properly displayed in all vehicles. 1. No student is to leave the campus in a car during periods without permission of the principal. 2. Speed limit of 10 MPH must be respected (on school grounds). 3. No student will be permitted to sit in cars before school, during school, or during lunch periods. 4. There will be no passing on the access road or campus. 5. Neither the Board of Education, nor school officials are to be held responsible for any accidents involving student drivers. 6. Students must have a parking permit on vehicle; permits may be obtained through the assistant principal’s office. Cost of permits will be $10 per permit. 7. Repeated violations will result in the loss of driving privileges. 8. The school district assumes no liability for your vehicle. It is your responsibility to have proper insurance. ELIGIBILITY POLICY The student must be passing all subjects he/she is enrolled in during each semester. If a student is not passing all subjects enrolled in on the day of the grade check, he/she will be placed on probation for the next one-week period. If a student is still failing one or more classes during the next week on the grade check day, he/she will be ineligible to participate during the next one-week period. The ineligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on Sunday. (O.S.S.A.A.) GUM CHEWING Careless disposal of gum in drinking fountains, furniture, and floors presents sanitation and cleaning problems, and costly repair. Therefore, gum chewing is not permitted. SMOKING Students will not be allowed to smoke, chew, or have in their possession any form of tobacco products or paraphernalia on school grounds or in the school buildings. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Our school is fortunate in having capable people to help us whenever our regular teachers are ill or are attending conferences. A substitute teacher is an important visitor whose impressions of our school will be carried into the community. Let us be certain that these are good impressions by being polite, helpful, and considerate as you would be to your regular teacher. BAD WEATHER SCHEDULE The School Board has determined that the Superintendent of Schools must make the decision if school is to be changed from a normal school day due to bad weather. Check on the web at www.collinsville.k12.ok.us for school closings. Parents that sign up for Student Messenger will receive a phone call/text regarding school closing. In case of severe weather, the official announcement for school closings may be heard over the radio and T.V. stations. Listen to these stations: KVOO Radio (1170 AM) and KJRH (Channel 2). Please do not call the school. TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER High School Campus Only The student who plans to pursue a skilled trade or some specialized technical skill will have the opportunity to apply to the Tulsa Technology Center. TTC’s purpose is to provide areas of training in the vocational and technical fields that cannot be feasibly provided in the individual high schools. Pupils will be admitted to vocational and technical courses on the basis of their interest, academic ability, and their aptitude and performances in their past school work. Only those persons who can profit from the instruction will be admitted to a TTC program. Since the instruction in vocational and technical education is specialized in nature, a strong academic and related program must be provided in the home high school. Application blanks may be obtained from the Counselor of the participating high schools. Students’ attendance will be closely observed and accurately recorded each day classes are in session. Since the majority of the students enrolled at TTC will ultimately be punching an employer’s time clock, punctuality and a good attendance record will be deemed essential to each student’s satisfactory completion of his/her course of study. PROPER CONDUCT IN BUILDING AND ON CAMPUS Strolling arm in arm, holding hands in buildings and on grounds will not be tolerated. To save embarrassment to students and teachers alike, these rules must be followed. Students are not allowed to sit in cars on the parking lot during the school day. LOST AND FOUND All articles found are turned in to the office. If you have the misfortune to lose books, jewelry, pens, etc., ask about them in the Principal’s Office. INSURANCE There will be available through the school a student accident insurance policy. The policy can provide 24-hour protection or at-school protection, whichever you prefer. Participation in the insurance program is purely voluntary, but it is encouraged, particularly if the parents have no definite family policy that provides coverage. The school will not be responsible for collection of the policy. LOCKERS Each student will be assigned his/her own individual locker at the beginning of the school year. Locker assignments are for the entire year, and exchanging of lockers is not permitted. Pupils are warned not to leave articles of value or money in their lockers. Valuables may be left in the office for safekeeping, but must be picked up at the end of the school day. All students are urged to have combination locks on their lockers. USE OF TELEPHONE Students will be called to the office telephone during class period only in case of emergency. Parents are asked not to call/text students on their cell phone during school hours. If you need to reach your child please call the main office. Cell phones are to remain put away and turned off during the school day. (unless authorized and approved by the building principal.) Times phone use is allowed besides the unlikely event of a disaster: Before or after school and during the lunch period in the cafeteria. BULLETINS FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Daily announcements are made during 2nd and 5th hour at the H.S. The message should be clear and definite, in order to prevent any misunderstanding. Announcements concerning activities should be cleared through the class or activity sponsor. HALL PASSES No student should leave a classroom during class periods without a hall pass. The teacher who excuses the student should issue this pass. WHO OWNS THIS SCHOOL? Surprisingly, you do! Your parents and all taxpayers are legally required to pay taxes that build and maintain the public school system. Everyone pays taxes in one form or another. Therefore, any damage done to this building, equipment, buses or books must be paid for with your own family’s money. It is not enough that you should refrain from doing anything to increase this cost to your parents, neighbors and yourself, but you must help protect the school by discouraging or reporting such activity by any others. Remember, most trouble starts as fun! School Colors Red, White, & Columbia Blue OSKIE WOW WOW Oskie wow wow Central High Our eyes are all on you Oskie wow wow Central High To our colors brave and true When the team comes out before you Everyone stand up and cheer That’s the team that goes to our school Oskie wow wow Central High CHILD FIND Un-served disabled individuals who legally reside in the local school district may be eligible for services under IDEA P.L. 101-476. This law ensures that all individuals with special needs have provided to them a free and appropriate education. The age range for these services is birth through 21 years for various forms of mental, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. Anyone who knows of a child who needs specialized services is asked to contact Julie Crutchfield, Director of Special Services, Collinsville Public Schools, 371-4372. Referrals and personally identifiable information will be considered confidential. NONDISCRIMINATION There will be no discrimination in the Collinsville Public Schools because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or age in its programs, services, activities and employment and provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on disability) Director of Special Services 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-4372 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on race, color and national origin) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Title IX Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on sex) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Age Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on age) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 Boy Scouts Act (for questions or complaints based on equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups) Superintendent 1902 West Maple Collinsville, OK 74021 918-371-2326 FERPA Educational records containing personally identifiable information collected by schools in the identification, location, screening, and evaluation of children shall be maintained in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Policies & Procedures for Special Education in Oklahoma. School districts develop and implement a local policy regarding the collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction of confidential student records. Parents may obtain a copy of the local policy from the district’s administrator. These are the rights of parents and children regarding personally identifiable information in accordance with FERPA. To inspect the student’s education records To request the amendment of education records to ensure that they are not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the students privacy or other rights To consent to disclose education records, except where consent is not required to authorize disclosure To file complaints with the Family Policy & Regulations Office, United States Department of Education, Washington D.C. 20202, concerning the alleged violations of the requirements of FERPA (34CFR/99.1-99.67) To obtain a copy of FERPA policy adopted by the local school district upon request being made to the local school administrator Before any major identification, location, or evaluation, schools shall provide notice to parents. Accommodations for other languages or means of communication may be provided upon request. Such notice shall occur at least annually prior to conducting these activities and shall include the rights of parents under FERPA. For further information contact: Julie Crutchfield, Director of Special Services 1902 West Maple, Collinsville, OK 74021 (918) 371-4372 HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER TEST EXEMPTION POLICY Students meeting the following criteria will qualify for exemption: 1 Having fewer than four unexcused absences (UA) for the semester. ( I.S.S. & Out of School Suspension during each semester will all count as unexcused absences) 2 Having a semester grade of “B” or better. 3 Fewer than five unexcused tardies (UT) for the semester. * All students will take 9 weeks cumulative tests * HIGH School - Semester Test Exemption Dates Fall SemesterDec. 17 & 18 Spring SemesterMay 18 & 19 Network User Policy In order for students and staff to use the Collinsville Schools’ network, they must abide to the guidelines set forth in the Network User Policy. If a parent or guardian does not want his/her student to have Internet access, then he/she must provide written notice to the school. It is a general policy that all facilities (hardware, software, Internet, etc.) are to be used in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner. By using the Collinsville Schools’ network, users acknowledge their understanding of the general policy and guidelines as a condition of using the Collinsville Public School District facilities and Internet access. Misuse may result in revocation of privileges. CAFETERIA Child Nutrition Meal Account Monies Policy Parents may deposit money in student lunch accounts at any time during the school year. Monies left in student accounts at the end of the school year can be put in the student’s account for the next fiscal year. Refunds may be made upon the request of the parent. If the student leaves the district without requesting a refund, and having a balance of $3.00 or less, the money will be used as a donation to the Child Nutrition Program. If the amount is more than $3.00, the money will be forwarded to the new address of the student. If the envelope is returned unopened, the money will be treated as a donation to the Child Nutrition Program. . A snack bar serves as an extension of the school lunch program. Free or reduced-price lunches are available for those families who meet the guidelines pertaining to income. Please fill out an application available in the office. No charges will be allowed. National Honor Society (High School) To be eligible for membership the candidate must be a sophomore, junior, or senior. Candidates must have been in attendance for a minimum of one semester, have a cumulative GPA of 3.5, and will be evaluated on the basis of their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students must be actively involved in a minimum of three approved activities. Publicizing Student Information To recognize the great work our students do, we occasionally publish student’s names, photographs, and achievements in the Collinsville News or post them on the local website www.cvilleok.com; We might also videotape student performances and activities or release details about students’ achievements to the Tulsa World or local radio stations. This information may become available to the general public. If you prefer that we do not publicize your child’s name, photo, video image, or achievements, please send a letter stating your wishes to the building principal. Selection of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Distinction and Honors Student’s GPA (grade point average) and class ranking will be evaluated on the 4.0 grading system. A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0. This evaluation includes the selection of Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Graduates with Distinction (3.75-4.0) and Honors (3.50-3. 74). To be eligible for Distinction or Honors: Students are required to have taken a minimum of two (2) of the classes listed below. Selection of the valedictorian, salutatorian, distinction and honors will be based upon a cumulative GPA, excluding the final semester of the senior year. All grades will be used to arrive at a student’s GPA. The valedictorian and salutatorian must have attended Collinsville High School their entire 11th and 12th grade years. For award purposes, GPA rankings will be calculated for graduating seniors after the conclusion of the first semester during the senior year. Computer rankings cannot be adjusted. To be eligible for consideration as a valedictorian or salutatorian: Students must complete a minimum of six (6) full units of the following courses with a minimum of 3 AP designated courses. (Pre AP courses do not count toward the minimum AP course requirement.) Pre AP English I Pre AP English II AP English III AP English IV Honors Algebra I Honors Algebra II Honors Geometry Pre Calculus Trigonometry/Calculus AP Honors Biology Honors Chemistry AP Biology II Anatomy/Physiology Honors Physical Science Chemistry AP Government & Politics AP US History CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT th A high school 11 or 12th grade student may enroll in a combined number of high school and college courses per semester not to exceed a full-time college workload of 19 semestercredit-hours, if they meet the requirements. The requirements include scoring a 21 composite score on the ACT if the student is in the 11th grade and a 19 composite score if in the 12th grade. They must also have a signed statement from the high school principal stating that they are eligible to satisfy requirements for graduation from high school no later than the spring of their senior year. Students must also provide a letter of recommendation from their counselor and written permission from their parents or legal guardian. The college of your choice will provide a form for this information that must have the appropriate signatures. Students will need to see their counselor for this form and for any other information concerning concurrent enrollment. When a student earns college credit through concurrent enrollment, school districts shall provide academic credit for any concurrently enrolled higher education courses that are correlated with the academic credit awarded by the institution of higher education. Academic credit shall only be transcribed as elective credit if there is no correlation between the concurrent enrollment higher education course and a course provided by the school district (70 O.S., 628.13). When a student at Collinsville High School earns credit through concurrent enrollment and that college course is also counted as a required core class, the grade will be transcribed on the students’ transcripts and figured into their GPA. When a college course is taken to obtain dual credit (high school and college), the student must make a satisfactory grade to gain credit for high school graduation purposes. When the concurrently enrolled college course is counted as an elective the grade received will be transcribed on the students’ transcripts but may or may not be figured into their GPA. ACE REMEDIATION POLICY If a student fails the 8 grade O.C.C.T in Reading and /or Math or an EOI test at the high school, the options available to the student are: 1. On-line class as an elective for a semester at the High School OR 2. ACE as an elective credit during the regular school day for 1 semester at the High School. th Graduation Requirement Changes (EOI) End of Instruction Testing Beginning with students entering 9th grade in 2008-2009, every student shall demonstrate mastery of the state academic content standards in the following subject areas in order to graduate from public high school with a standard diploma. (70 O.S. 1210.532) 1. Algebra I; 2. English II; and 3. Two of the following five: a. Algebra II, b. Biology I, c. English III, d. Geometry, and e. United States History. Remediation will be provided to any student that does not pass one or more of the above EOI tests.