Dear Parents:
Welcome to Sunrise R-IX School District. We are pleased that you will become a part of our excellent school. You will find friendly, dedicated, highly trained teachers to guide and help you. We take great pride in your children, our students, the staff, the curriculum, and facilities.
You are encouraged to work with us to improve our school. Take the opportunity to be active in the Parent Teachers Organization (P.T.O.) and all school functions. The P.T.O. officers have committed themselves to "I'll do my part" and stand ready for others to accept the same responsibility. Our students, staff, and P.T.O. have worked to establish pride in our school and all that this pride can mean to each child. We move forward in the same spirit.
We are here to serve you and meet student needs. We solicit your help, your constructive criticism, your suggestions, your compliments, as you communicate and participate in the improvement of our schools.
The year ahead will be a busy one, filled with educational opportunities for your child. Please join us in an educational partnership with your child's academic needs in mind. We encourage you to get acquainted with your child's teacher early and maintain frequent communication with school throughout the year. Good communication makes the parent and teacher's job much easier.
We are looking forward to a good year together. If at any time we can be of assistance, please call.
Sincerely,
Clay Whitener
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President Neal Krodinger
Vice President Terri Klaus
Treasurer Tim Copeland
Secretary Stacy Werner
Director Rod Haskins
Director Carol Kohls
Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the school library.
NOTE:
The public is welcome to attend any Board meeting. A written notice must be submitted to the Superintendent’s office in order to address the Board. This notice must be received by the Superintendent’s office at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled meeting. This will allow time for your name to be placed on the Board's agenda.
Administration
Clay Whitener Superintendant
Lori England Principal
Diana Honold Administrative Assistant
Kerry Waddell Administrative Assistant
Connie Hassell Attendance Secretary
Lillie Porterfield Finance
Educational Staff
Jennifer Fritsche & Tara Trolinger Kindergarten
Elaine Adams & Tracey Richmond 1st Grade
Jennifer Combs & Gina Klaus 2nd Grade
Angela Hutson & Debbie Sherrow 3rd Grade
Misty Haverstick & Mary Radford 4th Grade
Lisa Berry & Tosha Whitter 5th Grade
Jeff Bader Middle School Science
Robin Bess Middle School Math
Mike Bowles Middle School Social Studies
Sue Dennis Middle School Communication Arts
Tracy Henning Middle School Communication Arts
Stephanie Hauk Middle School Math/Gifted
Laurie Witz Special Education Teacher
Lauretta Logan Special Education Teacher
Sandy Jaco At-Risk/Special Education Coordinator/Speech
Cindy Chitwood Reading Coach
Lyn Williams Reading Coach
Nancy Lawson Art
Amy Law Music/Band/Choir
Jim Klaus Physical Education/Health
Sandy Marler Librarian/Technology
Michelle Dane K-5 Keyboarding/Teacher Tech
Sherry Brewen 6-8 Computer Applications/Family and Consumer Sciences
Tracy Lynch Industrial Technology
Terry Henning Counselor
Lisa Bone ISS/Permanent Substitute
Denise Guzman Paraprofessional/Clerical
Support Staff
Patricia Cassidy Registered Nurse
Connie Wideman Cook
Heather DeClue Substitute Cook
Janet Nance Head Custodian
Shawn Brooks Custodian
Victoria Kollman Custodian
Gary Moses Custodian
Diann Moses Custodian
Betty Sampson Substitute Custodian
Joe Sampson Substitute Custodian
Joe Heuer Bus Driver
Deborah Middleton Bus Driver/Cook
Doug Henry Bus Driver
Norman Henry Bus Driver
Chuck Gray Bus Driver
Larry Crader Bus Driver/Mechanic/Maintenance
Stephanie Turman Bus Driver/Substitute Cook
Tracy Carr Substitute Bus Driver
MISSION
We believe the major concern and purpose of education in America is the development of the individual student to the utmost of his abilities in order to perform a responsible role in society. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the school to develop the intellectual, physical, moral, ethical, social, and vocational skills of its students.
BELIEF STATEMENT
We believe:
PHILOSOPHY
At Sunrise R-IX School, we believe that all children can learn. We know that learning is encouraged by a safe, orderly and caring environment where children feel they are capable, connected and can contribute to our learning environment, community and the world.
STUDENT'S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Education of the Sunrise R-IX School District believes that students have rights, which should be recognized and respected. It also believes that every right carries with it certain responsibilities. Among the student's rights and responsibilities are the following:
By helping a child with homework you show children that you value learning. Although parents should never do homework for their children, overseeing it demonstrates your support.
Parents should:
Ø Set up a regular time and place for homework. If the children are just beginning school and do not have homework assignments, set aside at least 10 minutes each day to read and discuss what happened in class.
Ø Be sure that your children understand their homework assignments. Go over the directions with them to determine whether they are following them correctly.
Ø Make comments about your child's improvement; PRAISE your children for a job well done.
Ø Contact the teacher if you don't understand your children's assignments or if there is a particular problem. Send the teacher notes about homework difficulties or about problems your children have at school.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
If at any time you feel a conference is necessary with the teacher, don't hesitate to call. Parent input is encouraged and appreciated. There will be one district parent/teacher conference day scheduled during the school year.
PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION
The Sunrise R-IX P.T.O. consists of parents and teachers working together in the education of Sunrise children. P.T.O. offers the service of keeping parents informed on educational concerns while promoting the welfare of the children. Meetings are scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month beginning in September at 6:30 P.M. All parents are encouraged to attend.
SCHOOL VISITORS
Parents are welcome in each of their child's classrooms. If a parent would like to visit a classroom, it is requested that arrangements be made with the classroom teacher or principal preceding their arrival. ALL VISITORS ARE TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE AND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S PASS.
Students are requested not to ask for permission for people to visit the school during the school day.
STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS
The following guidelines are established for the presentation of student complaints and grievances:
Whenever there appears to be a doubt as to whether school will be in session due to severe weather conditions, announcements will be made using our School Reach System. This system uses phone numbers that parents provide to notify families of any changes in school hours. Please be sure that the school office has current, correct numbers for this purpose. Contact the office as changes are needed. In addition, closings are announced on the stations listed below:
If school must be closed during the school day the stations listed above will also be notified. Should school be dismissed early for threatening weather, students can be released to parents or designated persons such as a baby-sitter, as indicated by information on file with the school, or they will use normal school transportation home. As you are aware our district is comprised of numerous back roads and areas that can be difficult for our school buses to negotiate.
SPECIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
EMH AND LEARNING DISABILITIES
Special Education Services are provided at the Sunrise R-IX School District or the DeSoto School District, for any child that has special needs. The groups are kept small and instruction is individualized.
The Sunrise R-IX School District staff includes a fully certified speech therapist qualified to diagnose and treat speech impediments of all types. Each year, an individualized educational program (IEP) is developed for each child in the program that is designed to help correct his/her speech disorder. During the year the IEP is followed and progress is noted. Parents are notified quarterly as to the student's progress and needs for the future.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM
The Parents as Teachers Program is a state-funded service offered in every school district as of 1985. This program offers practical information and guidance to parents who have children from birth to the age of 5 years. This home/school partnership increases parent’s knowledge and skills in fostering their child’s development and identifies potential handicaps of children before they start school. Also Parents as Teachers offers periodic screenings, home visits, and group meetings for the parents.
Parents wishing to inquire about this program should contact Linda Bollinger at 636-586-1008.
COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Title IX: Equal Opportunity Employer
This is to notify the public, employees and students that the Sunrise School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with Public Law 92-318, Title IX. Sunrise School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment.
Section 504:
The Sunrise School District does not discriminate against individuals covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. No qualified disabled person shall, on the basis of the handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any educational program or activity which receives or benefits from federal financial assistance. The nondiscrimination requirement of Section 504 includes both physical accessibility and program accessibility.
Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding Section 504 may be forwarded to the Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Mrs. Sandy Jaco, Sunrise School District, 4485 Sunrise School Road, DeSoto, MO 63020.
1990 Civil Rights Law: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Sunrise School District will provide equal access to its educational facilities and program for individuals: 1) with records of having physical or mental impairments which substantially limit one or more major life activities; and 2) to individuals who are regarded as having such impairment, whether they have the impairment or not. A free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment will be available to all children with disabilities.
Grievance Procedure:
A grievance procedure has been adopted by the Sunrise School District to expedite prompt and equitable resolution of any complaint. Any student, parent, or employee alleging non-compliance with any part of Title IX, Section 504, or ADA should file a written complaint with Mrs. Sandy Jaco, Special Services Coordinator, 4485 Sunrise School Road, DeSoto, MO 63020
Notification of Rights under FERPA
For Elementary and Secondary Schools
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access.
Parents of eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate official) a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading.
Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal (or appropriate official), clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified by the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his or her responsibility.
Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U. S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
PUBLIC NOTICE
CHILD FIND
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, such as migrant and homeless children, and children who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The Sunrise R-IX School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a development delay.
The Sunrise R-IX School District assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Sunrise R-IX School District assures that personally identifiable information collected, used or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement, or provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Sunrise R-IX School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed in the principal’s office during the hours of 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, M-F.
Local school districts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) who reside in the district. This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name of child, parent/legal guardian’s name & address, birth date and age of the child, the child’s disability, and the services provided to the child. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending the public school, please contact the Superintendent’s Office, Sunrise R-IX School, 4485 Sunrise School Road, DeSoto MO 63020, phone 636-586-6660.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
THE SCHOOL DAY
STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME
The school day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. Students should not arrive at Sunrise R-IX School District any earlier than 7:45 a.m. each day. There are no teachers on duty to supervise your child prior to that time. Parents must not leave children unattended at school prior to 7:45 a.m. Students should plan to arrive at school prior to 8:10 a.m. so as not to be tardy. Upon arriving, students should report to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast or to the gymnasium until dismissal at 8:00 a.m. Only students participating in supervised after school activities are to remain on school grounds after 3:10 p.m.
If students are wishing to attend tutoring from a teacher before 8:10 a.m., they must obtain a note from the tutoring teacher the day before in order to have permission to leave the cafeteria or gymnasium.
Bells ring at:
8:10 a.m. Students in Classroom (School Day Begins)
10:50 a.m. 1st Lunch Period
11:15 a.m. End of 1st Lunch
11:25 a.m. 2nd Lunch Period
11:50 p.m. End of 2nd lunch
12:07 p.m. 3rd Lunch Period
12:31 p.m. End of 3rd Lunch Period
3:10 p.m. End of School - Buses
ATTENDANCE POLICIES
Students are expected to be in school, on time, every day. It is understood that emergencies, illness and other factors may prevent perfect attendance; however, poor attendance and excessive tardiness directly contribute to poor performance of students. Excessive absences, without proper medical documentation, may cause school officials to contact the Division of Family Services or the Division of Juvenile Justice for intervention and investigation of the situation.
RATIONALE
School personnel and parents must work together to ensure that children receive the best education possible and develop good habits that will help them to become productive citizens. Good attendance at school is a vital component of a child’s educational experience. If the child is not at school it is doubtful that he/she will achieve to his/her fullest potential. Sunrise R-IX students are expected to be in school and on time every day.
It is understandable that circumstances will occur which prevent perfect attendance. Those include illness and unavoidable events that are no fault of the child. Parents are responsible for student attendance and encouraged not to plan family vacations during times that children are scheduled to be in school. They are also urged to schedule routine medical appointments, such as physicals and orthodontist visits, outside of school time.
Parents should make extra efforts to see that their children are in school on time. Students that come to school late are put into a difficult situation. The child misses the beginning of class and it is embarrassing to the child because of the disruption it causes to the classroom. Students who are often tardy to school are also developing a habit that will hamper their ability to function successfully and is unacceptable in the work force.
Due to the importance of good and timely student attendance certain procedures have been established in an effort to promote the same.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
To be eligible for perfect attendance and to receive the perfect attendance award, a student must be in school everyday school is in session, and miss no more than three hours total absences for the entire school year. (Attendance is kept hourly) Students on field trips or other school-sponsored trips shall be counted as present in school.
ABSENCES
An absence for any reason will be counted as an absence. No distinction will be made to determine if the absence was excused or unexcused until after the 6th absences. Parents are expected to make the office aware of why students are missing school as soon as possible, as this would be considered pertinent information if needed during the appeals process. If contact is not made, a student may be deemed truant. Students and parents should be aware that any absence deemed as truancy will count toward the total absences.
The first six (6) absences in a semester will not be entered as excused or unexcused. Absences will be entered as excused or unexcused after the sixth (6) absence in a semester. Excused absences are defined as absences due to extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control that can be verified with written documentation. Examples of acceptable documentation are doctor’s notes verifying the student is under a doctor’s care or absent due to a doctor’s appointment, a dentist note to verify a dental appointment that cannot be scheduled outside the school day, and/or written verification of absence due to a death in the family. For the first six absences during a semester students may make up missed work for credit. After the sixth absence in a semester, students must have written documentation as described above for each absence to verify that the absence is beyond the student’s control in order to make up missed work for credit.
The attendance office will make every effort to notify parents when a student has missed (3) days (by letter and /or other communication) and five days (by letter and /or other communication). It is the parent’s responsibility to make school officials aware of the student’s absences as they occur. Students who are absent from school for a period of more than eight (8) days per semester without acceptable documentation will result in contact of the County Juvenile Office and/or the Children’s Division of Family Services.
TRUANCY
Truancy is defined as:
1. Absence from school without parental permission
2. Leaving school without following proper checkout procedures
3. Absent from class without permission, but still remaining on campus
4. Absent from where the student is suppose to be/designated location
It is important that students understand that the six days of absence are not to be construed as an approved six days to skip classes, but rather they are to be used only for the following:
A. PERSONAL ILLNESS
B. PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS THAT CANNOT BE SCHEDULED OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL DAY
C. OTHER SERIOUS PERSONNAL OR FAMILY PROBLEMS
ABSENCES AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Students who are absent from school for a full day may not attend school activities or functions, including athletic and music events, until they return to class after their absence. However, if a student attends a half-day (8:10am-11:30am or 11:30am- 3:10pm), they may participate in all extra-curricular activities. The principal will determine whether exceptions should be made.
MAKE-UP WORK
When a student returns to school after an absence he/she is expected to make up all schoolwork missed. Requests for homework to be picked up or sent home the day of the absence must be placed before noon. For each day missed the student will be given that same number of days to make up the assignment missed while absent. Full credit should be given for properly executed make-up work following an excused absence. The student must assume the responsibility and effort for making up work.
When a student returns to school after an excused absence he/she should have the opportunity to make up all schoolwork missed. The child should not be denied an education due to uncontrollable factors.
TARDINESS
Tardiness is the act of arriving late or delayed beyond the expected or proper time for school or class. Tardiness will be counted as a discipline issue. A student who arrives tardy to school with no parental explanation for the tardiness may result with the student being charged with truancy. A student who comes to class late without proper authorization is to be assessed a tardy.
LEAVING SCHOOL/CLASS EARLY
If parents wish their child to leave school early, a written request and/or phone call should be made to the office before the time the student is to leave school. The child’s legal parent or guardian must accompany a student who leaves school grounds before school dismisses. Should there be unusual circumstances prohibiting the parent or guardian from accompanying the student, arrangements must be made through the office before the student will be allowed to leave with any other individual. Leaving school early will also count towards the total number of days a student is absent.
Under NO circumstances should a student leave the school grounds without permission from the school office or a teacher. The student must sign out in the Principal’s office and be accompanied by a properly identified adult or the student will be subject to disciplinary action.
Parents are reminded that the school day consists of 7 hours and it should be stressed that the student should be present to obtain the maximum benefit from school.
Permission to leave classes may be granted by the teacher in charge, who issues a hall pass or signs the student’s planner. The student should always carry a pass/planner when he/she is not in an assigned class.
WITHDRAWALS
If a student must withdraw from school they should report this to the office prior to the beginning of their last day. A form must be filled out and signed by each teacher. This form must be completed in order to clear each student's record.
Fire and tornado drills are held at regular intervals and are necessary for the safety of the students, staff, and faculty. Everyone should know the specific directions for reaching a point of safety from those areas of the school building in which he/she may be located. Specific information for emergency drills (fire, tornado, earthquake, bomb, etc.) is located in each of the rooms. Emergency drills are practiced and students are taught proper procedures. It is essential that everyone obey orders promptly when the first signal is given.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Parents are welcome in their children's classrooms. If a parent would like to visit a classroom, it is requested that arrangements be made with the classroom teacher or principal preceding their arrival. ALL VISITORS ARE TO REPORT TO THE OFFICE AND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S PASS.
Students are requested NOT to ask for permission for people to visit the school during the school day.
The Sunrise School District furnishes textbooks and materials at no charge. However, the student will be held responsible for the loss or damage to textbooks issued to them.
School supplies, such as paper and pencils, may be purchased through the machine located by the school office. Items may be purchased every morning before 8:10 a.m. Please make sure to replenish your student’s supplies each quarter.
The librarian is available to teach students library skills and to assist with research. Library skills are taught beginning in the first grade. The library skills instructional program brings students to the mastery of skills they need to conduct library research at their particular grade level. Students develop an excitement for reading and learn to use the library independently. The school library is a place for cooperation and respect and offers a setting for the development of interpersonal skills.
Students are encouraged to use the library. Regular books may be checked out for a two-week period of time; however, there are special rules for reference books and magazines. A fine is charged for overdue, lost, or damaged books.
The last hour teacher assigns lockers. Students will not be permitted to occupy lockers unless they have been assigned to that locker. Lockers should be kept clean and free of waste paper. Do not place books or other materials on top of lockers. Items found on top of the lockers will be picked up. Close locker doors without slamming them. (HANDS AND NOT FEET should be used for this purpose.)
LOST AND FOUND
Items that are lost should be reported to the office and items that are found should be taken to the office. A Lost and Found box will be located by the gymnasium doors.
School telephones are business phones and are not to be used by students except in emergencies or official school business. Students will not be called to the telephone unless it is an emergency. Students are not allowed to possess cell phones or pagers during the school day.
STUDENT VALUABLES
Students are cautioned not to bring large amounts of money, expensive jewelry, cameras or other valuables to school. If you wear glasses or watches, keep track of them at all times. Students, on school trips or at school functions, are responsible for their personal property. The school takes no responsibility for personal property.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
The faculty of Sunrise R-IX School District will be recognizing a "Student of the Month" from each of the classrooms. The student of the month award is given in recognition to deserving students chosen on the basis of personal characteristics and classroom achievement. Students chosen for this award will be rewarded with various activities through the school year.
EIGHTH GRADE VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN
The eighth grade valedictorian and salutatorian will be chosen on their grades for the junior high years, whether they were all at Sunrise or combined with grades at Sunrise R-IX and another school district. All grades, core and elective, will be averaged for grades seven and eight. The student with the highest average for those years will be the valedictorian. The student with the second highest grade average will be the salutatorian.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
CLASSROOM HOLIDAY PARTIES
Students in grades kindergarten through five enjoy parties for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Room helpers organize and plan games and refreshments.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Basketball- Boys and Girls grades 7-8
Cheerleading- Girls grades 7-8
Volleyball- Girls grades 7-8
Cross country- Boys and Girls grades 7-8
Scouting- Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts available to students
Student Council- Grades 6, 7, 8
School Speech Contest-is held annually in April. Grades 6-8 participate. The finalists display their talents in public speaking for parents, students, and guests. Awards are provided by the Modern Woodmen of America.
Graduation- Sunrise honors 8th grade graduates with graduation ceremonies at the end of the year. Kindergarten graduates also have a graduation ceremony.
Dances- Dances are held periodically for grades 6-8
Special field trips are a part of the regular school day and students are expected to attend. Absences on these days will be considered unexcused. Extenuating circumstances must be addressed by the administration.
Classroom teachers will ask for volunteer parents to attend certain field trips to help supervise the students. Parents will be assigned a group of students they will be responsible for at all times. Preschool children will not be permitted to attend. Smoking is not permitted on field trips. Students who are being taken on an educational field trip outside the school grounds must have a written permission form from a parent or guardian. The Superintendent of Schools must approve overnight co-educational trips. School Board Policy 1425 states that all volunteers must undergo a background check before attending field trips.
Volunteers for field trips will be assigned as follows:
· Teachers and principal will decide how many parent chaperones are needed based on student numbers and location of field trip.
· Teachers will contact parents to ask for help
· If the parent agrees to help, they will then be required to get a background check and fingerprint. This cost is $52.20. The school will reimburse only the parents that are asked to help by the teacher. These parents will also be required to ride the bus to help with supervision.
Background check information will be given to the parents at the time they are contacted by the teacher.
Parents who are not asked to chaperone by the teacher may still go on the field trip. However, they will not be able to ride the bus and will not be responsible for any other child but their own.
CAFETERIA POLICY
Sunrise collects for the food program in the cafeteria each morning before school. Students may pay for their meals either with cash or check. Checks should be issued to Sunrise School. Students will not be able to cash checks issued for meals. If students forget their lunch money, they will not be permitted to charge. They will be provided with an alternative lunch, usually a sandwich.
Student costs per meal are as below:
Student Full Price Breakfast 1.00
Reduced Breakfast .30
Student Full Price Lunch 1.65
Reduced Lunch .40
Extra Milk .25
Adult lunch 1.75
All lunches are to be eaten in the cafeteria. This includes those students who bring lunches from home. Soda should not be part of a student lunch. NO FOOD OR DRINK IS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE CAFETERIA. All students will be expected to demonstrate good manners and courteous eating habits. Loud talking, pushing and improper conduct will not be allowed. The cafeteria and its cleanliness are everyone's responsibility. Each student should take pride in keeping the cafeteria clean.
Sunrise School observes a closed lunch period. Students are not permitted off the school grounds during lunch period.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR RULES:
CAFETERIA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our school cafeteria, operating under federal law, provides free or reduced cost lunches for those whose income meets appropriate guidelines. Applications have to be made for financial assistance. If approved, according to the guidelines, the lunch procedure is taken care of in a way so as to avoid embarrassment to the child. The application for free and reduced cost meals is available in the superintendent's office.
GRADING POLICIES
Students will be evaluated in a continuing process that is fair, impartial, and consistent with the objectives of each subject area. The following grading system will be used in all classes:
Grade Percentage
A 95-100
A- 90-94
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 59-0
HONOR ROLL
An academic honor roll shall be completed and published for each of the four quarters of the school year. In order for a student to qualify, he/she must achieve a 3.0 average with no grade lower than a C. (.5 and above will be rounded to the next highest whole digit)
POINT SYSTEM
A - 4.0
B – 3.0
C – 2.0
D – 1.0
F. – 0
(METHOD- The sum of points divided by the number of classes enrolled in. (All courses shall have equal value for honor roll purposes.)
CONDUCT GRADES
In accordance with the concept of cooperative discipline, the following changes are adopted to the grading of student conduct:
E Excellent conduct
S Satisfactory conduct
I Improvement needed
U Unsatisfactory conduct
Each student will be issued a progress report at the middle of each quarter.
Report cards will be issued at the end of each quarter. The card contains a record of your scholastic achievement, noteworthy characteristics, and school attendance. In addition to the report form, numerous other means of reporting to and involving parents in planning for the child's growth are utilized. Parent-teacher conferences are used frequently. School personnel are available to parents at all times to help interpret and report a child's progress. The use of informal notes, telephone calls, and sending samples of pupil's work are other methods that will be used.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS
A student's achievement of the minimum basic skills specified in the Sunrise R-IX School District curriculum and the completion of all academic requirements for the grade level to which he/she is assigned and his/her readiness for work at the next grade level shall be required before he/she is promoted to the higher grade level.
Those students who have not mastered the appropriate basic skills for the grade level will be retained unless they are enrolled in a Special Education Program or they have deficiencies requiring other considerations. In such cases the student may be assigned rather than promoted to the next grade level.
No child shall be considered for retention unless his cumulative grade for the current school year indicates weakness in mastery of the basic skills. The only exception pertains to students in fourth grade who are reading below the third grade level, as per Senate Bill 319, which was enacted by the Missouri legislature in 2002. This law stipulates that students cannot be promoted to the fifth grade if they are reading below the third grade level.
The superintendent and/or the principal shall direct and aid the teachers in the evaluation and review of grade assignments in order to insure uniformity of evaluation standards. The superintendent shall make the final decision on promotion or retention in accordance with this policy and administrative rules and procedures developed by the superintendent of schools and approved by the Board of Education.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF STUDENTS KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE
A student’s achievement of the minimum basic skills specified in the Sunrise R-IX District curriculum and the completion of all academic requirements for the grade level to which he/she is assigned.
Promotion to the next grade in Kindergarten through second grade will be based on the cumulative grades during the school year in the core reading series, teacher recommendation and the supported findings of the Developmental Reading Assessment.
In grades Kindergarten through second grade our researched based reading program mandates that all students need to be successful in the five major components of reading, which are:
· Phonics
· Phonemic awareness
· Vocabulary
· Fluency
· Comprehension
All students scoring below C- in reading at the end of the first semester will be administered the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) by the Kindergarten through second Reading Coach. Students must score above the following minimum reading levels to be promoted to the next grade; Kindergarten—DRA level 1; first grade—DRA level 12; second grade—DRA level 24.
PROMOTION AND RETENTION OF 3RD TROUGH 8TH GRADES
Students, grades 3-8, who acquire three concerns based on the following criteria will be considered for retention and/or academic probation.
The retention committee will meet fourth quarter and inform parents prior to the end of school.
HEALTH POLICIES
ADMINISTERING MEDICINE TO STUDENTS
It is generally recognized that some students may require medication (prescription and non-prescription) for chronic or short-term illness during the school day to enable them to remain in school and participate in their education. While parents carry the primary responsibility for their children's health, they may need to delegate some of the responsibility to school personnel who may or may not be health professionals.
The administration of medication to children during school hours is discouraged and restricted to necessary medication that cannot be given on an alternative schedule. When medicine is to be administered by school officials, the medicine must be accompanied by a label affixed by a pharmacy or must be in the manufacturer's original container. In addition, written instructions signed by the parent/guardian and/or physician will be required and will include: the child's name, name of medication, dosage, time of administration, and date.
ILLNESS
If a child becomes ill at school, parents or a person designated by the parents will be called and asked to make arrangements for the care of the sick child. If the child is picked up from school by the parent, the parent must check the student out of school at the office. Any child, who has symptoms of illness such as fever, vomiting, etc., should not be sent to school.
INJURIES AT SCHOOL
The school attempts to provide an environment in which the child will be safe from accident and injuries. If a minor injury occurs, first aid will be administered. If the injury is serious, the school will notify the parent or someone designated by the parent. The parent or designated person will be asked to assume responsibility for securing further treatment for the injured child.
The Sunrise R-IX School District strongly recommends that each student be covered by individual student accident insurance. Insurance with an outside agency is made available on a voluntary basis through the school. This insurance is at the pupil's expense at the beginning of the school year.
Sunrise R-IX School District assumes no responsibility for doctor bills incurred by injury or sickness while a child is in school attendance or at sporting events.
To meet state requirements all students enrolled in the Sunrise R-IX School must be appropriately immunized against polio, diphtheria, measles, and rubella or have exemptions signed by a physician or a parent/guardian.
Students cannot attend school unless they are in compliance with the immunization requirements. Failure to comply will result in the student's exclusion from school.
Children with contagious or infectious diseases will be excluded from school for the period of time that they are liable to transmit the disease to others. The administration may require an examination by a physician to determine the diseased condition and the liability of transmitting the disease. The period of exclusion for contagious or infectious disease will be as follows:
Children may return if all lesions are crusted or scabbed.
Children may return 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment.
For five days after the appearance of rash.
Recommended for the first week of illness.
Until skin lesions are healed or until child presents a physician's statement that he/she is receiving medical treatment
During "cold" symptoms and until five days after the appearance of rash.
For nine days after swelling begins.
Until effective insecticiding of the scalp, skin, and clothing.
For three weeks after onset of typical whoop.
Until the child presents a physician's statement that he/she is receiving medication.
Until the child presents a physician's statement that he/she has received adequate treatment.
Children may return to school forty-eight hours after antibiotic treatment has begun if treatment is continued for ten days as indicated by a physician's statement.
The above information is from the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases, Department of Social Services, Missouri Division of Health, Jefferson City, Missouri.
General Guidelines For Sending An Ill Child Home
If your child has a specific physical problem, such as hearing, sight, speech, allergy, asthma, etc., please inform the Health Room and your child’s teacher(s) in writing at the beginning of the school year or when the problem is discovered. These problems should also be noted on the Emergency Medical Consent form that should be on file in the Health Room. No child should be sent to school and no child will be allowed to remain at school with the following:
· Fever of 100.0 F or greater
· Bacterial infections, such as impetigo, strep throat, or ear infections, unless the child has undergone 24 – 48 hours of treatment and has a doctor’s permission to return to school
· Unidentified skin rash that has not been evaluated by a physician
· Presence of live head lice in the hair
· Sore throat with fever or difficulty swallowing
· Eye drainage (clear or yellow) with itching and history of crusting on lashes at waking
· Vomiting at school or stomach cramping with history of vomiting in prior 24 hours
· Diarrhea
· Mouth sores with inability to control saliva
· Chicken pox or other communicable diseases (see specific disease guidelines for school attendance restrictions)
Any child that the staff is concerned about medically, the nurse or aide will call to consult parent/guardian.
Guidelines for When An Ill Child Can Return to School
Cough drops will not be supplied by the school. Students may bring cough drops from home with a note from a parent/guardian indicating when they should be given. Cough drops must be stored in the Health Room and be dispensed by school personnel.
THE SUNRISE R-9 HEAD LICE POLICY
Adopted June 2006
In view of the previous information provided, Sunrise R-9 has adopted the following policy for any student in our district found to have head lice. We strongly feel Sunrise has a responsibility to our students and you as parents have the responsibility to your children. For that reason we have divided our policy into two categories, School Responsibility and Parent Responsibility. These Responsibilities are listed as follows:
SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY
1. Sometime during the first 6 weeks of the school year all students will be checked for head lice.
2. Any student found to have head lice will be excluded from school until properly
treated.
3. At the time a case is found, all siblings or other students living in the same household will be checked. It is recommended that the entire household be treated that day.
4. When a case is found, that student’s entire classroom will be checked. Any close contacts will also be checked.
5. When a case is found, a parent will be notified immediately and will be expected to pick up the child. If the school is unable to contact anyone, the child will be placed in a non-contact setting. If a parent refuses to pick up the child or refuses to make arrangements for the child to be picked up, the Division of Family Services will be notified.
6. Students with head lice will be excluded from the bus until proper treatment and the school nurse has cleared the child.
7. If a teacher observes a student doing excessive head scratching or if a student complains of head itching, that student will be sent to the school nurse to be checked.
8. Students who have been excluded because of head lice (along with siblings) will be rechecked with a reasonable time after returning to school to make sure re-infestation has not occurred.
9. If a child has not been properly treated in three school days, his/her name will be turned over to the health department and the Division of Family Services for review.
10. Any student returning to school after head lice has been found must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. At that time the school nurse must check them. If the problem is resolved, the student will be given a pass to return to class. Teachers will not allow students in their class without this pass. If the problem is unresolved, the student will be sent back home at that time for further treatment. If more than one family member has been involved, only students who still show signs of head lice will be sent back home.
11. This policy will be sent home with each student at the beginning of the school year. A copy will be given to a parent when they are asked to pick up their child up because of head lice. Parents are encouraged to call or stop by and ask questions of our school personnel. They will be happy to help or try to alleviate this problem. Please remember it is NOT the responsibility of the school personnel to remove nits.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
1. Students may not return to school with live lice in their hair.
2. Students will be excluded from the bus until live lice have been removed.
3. A parent or an adult must accompany students when returning to school. The student must be seen by the office personnel or school nurse and be given a pass before returning to class.
4. Apply a shampoo prescribed by your doctor or bought at nearly any drug store. Treat your whole family with the shampoo. Consult your doctor before treating children below the age of one.
5. Put on clean clothes after hair is washed.
6. Repeat treatment as indicated on directions. (Usually 7 to 10 days.)
7. Machine wash all washable clothing and bed linens with hot water and detergent, drying them with high heat for at least 20 minutes.
8. Dry clean all clothing not washable.
9. Soak combs and brushes and similar items in the louse shampoo for one hour or soak in water heated to 150 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes (heat may damage some of these items).
10. Vacuum all rugs, chairs and couches, and use spray recommended by pharmacists. Wash all vinyl chairs with disinfectant soap.
11. Check your child’s hair every day.
Any child that the staff is concerned about medically, the nurse or aide will call to consult parent/guardian.
BEHAVIOR CODE
Unsatisfactory conduct during the day or quarter will result in loss of privileges, detentions, or suspensions. Other disciplinary action may be deemed necessary by the administration.
It is the hope of the school board, administration, and teachers that our students will always follow the established code of conduct. It is our belief that all Sunrise R-IX students are capable of conducting themselves in a manner established by the Code.
Cooperative discipline does not mean punishment. With this discipline plan, the stress is placed on:
Students of Sunrise R-IX are capable, contributing and connected. They will continue to grow and mature. They will become assets to the community as they enter adulthood. We believe that all of our students will succeed in this lifelong process.
No code can be expected to list each and every offense, which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses that, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a specific penalty.
SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure behavior based on respect and consideration for the rights of others. Students have the right to know the rules and regulations, which govern their conduct while at school. Any restrictions on student behavior must be concerned with speech, attitude, or action, which disrupts the work of the school or interferes with the rights of other students.
Students have a responsibility to know and respect the rules and regulations of the school. Students have the further responsibility to behave in a manner appropriate to good citizenship everywhere.
D. Ready to learn.
These are general concepts. Students’ behavior and teacher response depend on setting and situation. Therefore not specifically stated certain behavior can go against the code of conduct. As a result, the student needs to accept the consequences of his/her actions.
SAFE SCHOOLS ACT
Under new state regulations, at age 12, the juvenile court can certify a child as an adult for a serious offense. In addition, the Superintendent may now suspend students up to 180 days instead of the past regulation of 90 days. Because of the new Federal Safe Schools Act, any student caught with any type of firearm will be suspended for one year. Under certain circumstances the superintendent has the capability of altering that suspension.
Parents or guardians will be notified of the offenses. The sheriff’s department and juvenile officer will be contacted in accordance with the Safe Schools Act.
OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION
Students serving an out of school suspension will not be allowed on school property during school hours and after school activities. They are expected to complete work missed during the suspension. Credit is only given for the 1st suspension.
SCHOOL RULES
Student Dress Code
Good taste indicates appropriate school type dress and grooming for students. It shall be the policy of Sunrise R-IX Board of Education to adopt a dress policy considering appropriate recommendation from students, faculty, and administration. Students should be neat in dress with attention given to personal grooming and with the philosophy of building personal pride and a desirable image of our schools. The safety of students is also to be considered. Although the list given below details items that are not allowed, the teachers and the administration reserve the right to determine that other items not listed here are causing interference to the educational process and shall not be allowed.
Dress Code Restrictions
Violations of the Dress Code Policy
A student who wears inappropriate clothing or accessories to school and violates the dress code shall be subject to the following:
First violation: The teacher shall ask the student to either replace or cover the inappropriate clothing.
Second (and further) violations: The teacher shall send the student to the administration where it will be treated as insubordination and be subject to the district’s discipline policy.
ARTICLES NOT TO BE TAKEN TO SCHOOL
Ø All pets/animals on the playground or in the building are a potential danger and must not come onto school grounds without special permission from the principal.
Ø Knives and other sharp objects, guns (including toy guns), lighters, bullets, baseballs, etc., are hazardous to students and not allowed.
Ø Money in large amounts should not be sent to school. Please send only what a child needs for the day, since the risk of loss is present.
Ø Toys: They distract a child from the school tasks he is expected to accomplish.
Ø Skateboards and pogo balls are both potentially hazardous and have no place at school.
Ø I-pods, cell phones and other electronic devices are valuable items and risk being stolen or broken at school.
Ø Students will not be allowed to possess or chew gum at school except under special conditions as approved by the principal.
Efforts will be made to recover lost items; however, the school will not be responsible for the loss.
PLAYGROUND RULES
Students should use the following rules and guidelines while on the playground areas:
Ø Students should not eat candy or any other food items on the playground, except in designated areas at designated times.
Ø Students should not throw any objects on the playground other than playground balls.
Ø Students are to walk to and from the playground and remain in line. Do not line up early unless requested to do so by the duty teacher.
Ø Students should use caution when running on the playground. Be aware of other students around you and avoid running into other students.
Ø Students should stay away from the parked cars when playing on the paved areas.
Ø Students are not to jump off of the swing, swing standing up, twist swings, or stand directly in front of or directly behind the swings.
Ø Students are not to stand or squat when going down the slide. There should be only one child at a time on the slide.
Ø Students are not allowed to play in the weeds, bushes, or the ditches.
Ø There are to be only five students at a time on the top of the monkey bars/jungle gym.
Ø Students are not to stand up on the jungle gym. If they hang by their legs, they are to hang only as high as the third bar in height.
BUS SAFETY RULES
The students should observe the following rules and regulations while riding and waiting for the school bus:
Ø The driver is in charge of the students and the bus. Students must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully. Students talking back to the driver or being disobedient to the driver will be disciplined.
Ø Students must be on time; the bus cannot wait beyond its regular scheduled stop time for those who are tardy.
Ø Students should never stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus. Students should watch for cars while waiting for the bus. Students should watch for cars while crossing the road to get to the bus stop.
Ø Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
Ø Classroom rules of conduct are to be observed by students while riding in the bus, except for ordinary conversation.
Ø The use of tobacco products is not permitted on the bus.
Ø Students must not throw waste paper or rubbish on the floor of the bus. Students should not throw paper wads, gum or any other objects at anyone on the bus.
Ø Students must not at any time extend arms or head out of the bus window.
Ø Students must not attempt to get on or off of the bus; or move about within the bus while it is in motion.
Ø Students must observe directions of the driver when leaving the bus.
Ø Any damage to the bus should be reported at once to the driver.
Ø The driver will seat any student wherever he wants that student to be seated. No seats on any bus may be held or reserved.
Ø In boarding the buses at school, students will get in line on the sidewalk or at other loading places. Pushing and shoving to get in front of other students will not be allowed.
Ø Students who continually cause problems on the bus may be suspended from riding the bus.
Ø No objects of any kind are to be thrown out of bus windows.
Ø No animals are allowed on the bus.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
These policies and procedures apply to all Sunrise students. Application of these policies and procedures will vary due to age, grade level and severity of the behavior. This will be taken into consideration for all offenses and the administration will determine severity of consequences based upon the specific situation. The rules and following procedures apply at all times that students are under the supervision/direction of school personnel. Examples are bus, field trips, and athletic events.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
The use, sale, transfer, possession, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances on any school property, or any school-owned vehicle or off school property at any school sponsored or school approved activity, event or function such as a field trip or athletic event, where students are under the jurisdiction of the school district is prohibited.
Any individual who is found by the administration and/or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or other discipline as provided in the district’s discipline policy, and referral for prosecution. Strict compliance is mandatory. All controlled substances shall be turned over to the local law enforcement agency.
The district provides age-appropriate, developmentally based drug and alcohol education and prevention programs to all students in all grades. Such programs shall:
1. Address the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use.
2. Provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol.
A student suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol, or having possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia or alcohol, will be isolated from the rest of the student body and the parents will be notified to come and pick them up. If the parents can not be found, local law enforcement will be contacted to locate the parents or guardian.
Minimum: Parent notification and 3 days Out of School Suspension
Maximum: Parent notification and 10 days OSS with a referral to the superintendent and law enforcement.
A student is caught with drugs or alcohol in their possession. This offense will result in the following.
Minimum: Parent notification and up to 10 days OSS with a referral to the superintendent and law officials.
Maximum: Hearing before school board to determine expulsion or placement in an alternative school.
A student caught with alcohol, illicit drugs/prescription drugs or other substances to be distributed or sold as illicit drugs, or exceed the amount typical for personal use.
1st offense: Parent notification, police notification, and up to 10 days OSS.
2nd offense: Parent notification, police notification, up to 10 days OSS and a board hearing for expulsion.
ARSON –Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or explosion.
ISS or up to 10 days OSS and parent notification; law enforcement officials notified. Possible further action by Superintendent (up to 180 days OSS, or expulsion by Board of Education).
ASSAULT ON SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND/OR STUDENTS
Unintentionally or intentionally attempting to cause injury to another by verbally or physically placing him/her in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.
Minimum: 10 days of Out of School suspension; notification to law enforcement.
Maximum: Up to 10 days OSS with a referral to the superintendent and board of education for disciplinary action due to the extent of the harm: notification to law enforcement.
BULLYING OR DEMEANING BEHAVIOR
Intentional intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm with pattern of harassment. This includes teasing, taunting, coercing, cyber bullying, electronic bullying, etc.
1st offense: 10-30 days OSS
2nd offense: 180 days OSS to expulsion
BUS OFFENSES – Any misbehavior on a school bus not covered by any of the other definitions listed.
1st offense – Up to 10 days of bus suspension
2nd offense – Up to 30 days of bus suspension
3rd offense – Possible loss of bus privileges for the remainder of the school year.
CHEATING OR PLAGERISM –
1st offense: minimum of ISS and zero on assignment
2nd offense 3 days of ISS and zero on assignment; Saturday school
COMPUTER MISUSE – Sharing of confidential passwords; deleting, examining, copying or modifying files of other users; deliberate damage/disruption of the computer system; using the computer for vulgar or profane purposes; copying system files or copyrighted material; use of system to connect to other systems except authorized internet connections; customization of stations; using outside disks or installing programs not provided by the district.
Consequence- Loss of computer usage to long-term suspension. If damage occurs - full restitution will be made. Additional disciplinary action may be determined in line with existing school rules regarding inappropriate behavior and inappropriate language or behavior.
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR
This is behavior prejudicial to good order and discipline in the school. This includes classroom, halls, lunchroom, restrooms, and on buses.
1st offense – 2 days of detention
2nd offense – 3 days of ISS; Saturday school
3rd offense – 5 days of ISS; Saturday school
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS - A student who wears inappropriate clothing or accessories to school and violates the dress code shall be subject to the following:
1st violation: The teacher shall ask the student to either replace or cover the inappropriate clothing.
2nd (and further) violations: The teacher shall send the student to the administration where it will be treated as insubordination and be subject to the district’s discipline policy.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES-POSSESSION/USE OF DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Electronic devices are cell phones, pagers, MP3 players, I-pods, etc.
1st offense: phone or device taken, student must retrieve from the school office
2nd offense: minimum 1 day ISS, student must retrieve from the school office
3rd offense: 3 days ISS; parent must retrieve from the school office.
EXTORTION
Extortion, theft, possession, or sale of property belonging to a student, school employee, or the school district.
1st offense: up to 3 days of OSS
2nd offense: up to 5 days of OSS
3rd offense: up to 10 days of OSS
FALSE ALARM
The crime of making a false bomb report is a class D felony.
1st offense: Parent notification, police notification, 10 days OSS, and a board hearing for expulsion.
Subsequent offenses: Referred to superintendent and school board for further action.
FIGHTING
Mutual combat in which both parties contributed to the conflict either verbally or through physical action.
1st offense: 3 days of OSS; notification to law enforcement
2nd offense: 5 days of OSS; notification to law enforcement
3rd offense: 10-30 days of OSS; referral to Superintendent
FIREWORKS
Possession or discharge of fireworks.
1st offense: up to 5 days OSS.
Subsequent offenses: up to 10 days OSS.
FORGERY – Imitating the signature or work of others with intent to deceive.
1st offense – 1 day of ISS
2nd offense – 3 days of ISS
3rd offense – 5 days of ISS
GANGS
Gangs or related gang activity. Zero tolerance policy.
1st offense: up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for further discipline.
HORSEPLAY – Inappropriate rough or dangerous acts which disrupts the education al process and/or places students in danger and/or defaces or damages personal or school property.
1st offense – Minimum of 1 day ISS
2nd offense – 5 days of ISS
3rd offense – OSS
INSUBORDINATION
Implied intention not to comply with school rules or reasonable requests of school officials/instructors. This includes requests to do assigned work in class.
1st offense: ISS
Subsequent offenses: Up to 10 days OSS. Recommendation to superintendent for 20 additional days of suspension.
ISS-REFUSAL TO SERVE WHEN ASSIGNED
OSS until student agrees to serve assigned ISS.
ISS-INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OR REFUSAL TO WORK
OSS-number of days to be determined by principal
MISBEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM, HALLS, RESTROOMS, OR SCHOOL
Minimum: Up to 3 days ISS
Maximum; Up to 3 days OSS and a conference with parents.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
Possession of a prescription medication without a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
1st offense: 3 days OSS
2nd offense: 10-30 days OSS
Distribution of prescription medication to any individual who does not have a valid prescription for such medication on school premises or on a school bus.
1st offense: 180 days OSS or expulsion
PROFANITY OR UNDESIRABLE LANGUAGE
Use of words which describe sexual contact, portraying sex in a manner offensive to community standards, and does not have serious literacy, artistic, political or scientific value. Words which are spoken to harass or injure other people, such as threats of violence, defamation of a person’s race, religion or ethnic origin, conduct of speech, be it verbal, written or symbolic which materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities, school functions or simple talking in class when told not to do so.
Minimum: Up to 3 days ISS
Maximum: Up to 3 days OSS
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Displays of undue affection between students during the school day or at a school sponsored activity such as embracing or kissing will not be tolerated. School is not the proper time and place for these practices.
1st offense: ISS
2nd offense: 2 days ISS
3rd offense: 3 days ISS
Sexual harassment of students of either sex by employees or other students of the opposite sex is strictly prohibited. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by a member of the school staff to a student or when made by a student to another student when:
Ø Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s academic status or progress; or
Ø Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for evaluating the student’s performance within a course or study or other school-related activities;
Ø Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with as student’s educational performance or creating intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or another student may include, but is not limited to, such things as sexually oriented jokes, remarks, cartoons, pictures, or letters; pressure for sexual activity whether written verbal or through physical gestures; and physical contact such as patting or pinching. Whether a student voluntarily submits to sexual advances or requests is irrelevant for purposes of this policy.
Students who believe they have been the victim of or have witnessed sexual harassment should report the incident to any teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator. There will be no adverse action taken against the person for making a complaint of sexual harassment who honestly believes sexual harassment has occurred, is occurring, or for participating in or cooperating with an investigation. Adverse action would include any form of intimidation, reprisal and harassment such as expulsion, suspension, termination, change in educational conditions, loss of privileges or benefits or other disciplinary action. Any individual who retaliates against any employee or student who reports, testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation or hearing relating to a sexual harassment complaint will be subject to discipline.
The appropriate administrator shall provide for a thorough, prompt investigation of the incident, and the investigation and written report shall be completed within a reasonable period of time. The district shall take disciplinary action where appropriate, up to and including suspension and/or termination of the employee, in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. No person who is the subject of a complaint shall participate in such an investigation. If the superintendent is the subject of sexual harassment, an investigation will be conducted by the Board president. Any student found to have violated this policy by committing an act of sexual harassment or retaliating against a complaint or participant in the investigation shall be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and the responsibility to investigate and address such complaints.
Sexual Harassment will be dealt with in the following manner:
Ø Physical touching of another student in the area of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals
1st offense: Minimum of 10-180 days OSS
Ø Use of sexually intimidating language, objects or pictures.
1st offense: ISS
Subsequent offenses: Up to 10 days OSS
Ø Indecent Exposure
1st offense OSS
Subsequent offenses: Up to 10 days OSS with recommendation for long term suspension or expulsion
TARDIES – Arriving late or delayed beyond the expected or proper time for school or class (per semester).
#3 tardy – 1 detention
#5 tardy – 3 detentions
#7 tardy – 5 detentions
#10 tardy and tardy after – 1 day ISS
THEFT
Extortion, theft, possession, or sale of property belonging to a student, school employee, or the school district.
Minimum: Property or property value will be restored; ISS
Maximum: Up to 10 days OSS, suspension, restitution, or replacement of property as well as referred to the superintendent, board of education and law enforcement officials.
TOBACCO
Students with possession or use of any tobacco products on school property or at any school function or activity will be subject to the following:
1st offense: ISS
Subsequent offenses: up to 3 days OSS
TRIFLING- refusing to participate in classroom activities such as read, take notes, or do assigned written in-class work; refuses to listen; wastes time.
1st offense – teacher contacts parent
2nd offense – 2 detentions
3rd offense – 2 days of ISS; Saturday school
TRUANCY
Absent or tardy from class or classes without authorization.
1st offense: 3 days ISS
Subsequent offenses: 5 days ISS and referral to juvenile or family services authorities
UNPREPARED FOR CLASS
Arriving to class without needed supplies such as but not limited to, paper, pencil, book, planner, binder, etc.
1st offense – Student will be sent to their locker to retrieve items and receive a tardy. If the student does not have the items, he/she will receive an “unprepared”.
Subsequent offense - upon receiving a third “unprepared” in a quarter, the student will be referred to the office. This and subsequent referrals will result in assignment to detention or in school suspension.
VERBAL ABUSE TO STAFF OR STUDENTS OF A THREATENING NATURE
Disrespectful language to a staff member that is a threat to the physical or mental well being of a staff member or his/her family will result in the following.
Minimum: ISS
Maximum: Up to 10 days OSS
WEAPONS
Students are forbidden to bring onto the school grounds an item that is ordinarily considered to be a weapon; including but not limited to knives, guns, chains, metal knuckles, fireworks, explosives, potato guns, straight razors, clubs, or any item which is designed or used to cause physical harm.
1st offense: Minimum of one-year suspension
2nd offense: One year suspension or expulsion.
WILLFUL DAMAGE TO SCHOOL, STAFF OR STUDENT PROPERTY
Minimum: Up to 5days OSS and repair or replacement of property as well as referral to the superintendent, board of education and law enforcement officials.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOT SHEETS PROGRAM
Dragon Time is a 20 minute class offered to all 6th-8th grade students. This class is designed to help students in promoting organizational skills, completing homework assignments, and offering additional reading time during the school day. In addition, the school announcements will be shared.
HOT SHEETS
Homework On Time or HOT sheets is a program designed to promote student accountability with homework. The goal is to improve student learning by reducing the number of missing assignments and failing grades.
Any student who fails to complete a homework assignment will be issued a HOT Sheet. The HOT sheet form is filled out by the student in triplicate and delivered to the student’s Dragon Time teacher. Students who are issued HOT Sheets will complete the assignment during their Dragon Time class and/or at home. Once the assignment has been completed, it is returned to the teacher to be graded for partial credit. Students who do not have a HOT sheet for Dragon Time class will be silently reading. Also during this time teachers will be checking student’s planners and assisting students with their assignments. Students who receive zero HOT sheets within a two week period will be eligible for incentives and or rewards. The following chart of intervention will be used to track HOT Sheets each quarter of the school year.
Sunrise R-IX School District Paper Format for use in all classes
Step One: Open a Word Document
· Click on Start button
· Click Programs
· Click Microsoft Office
· Double Click Microsoft Word
Step Two: Set Up Double Spacing
· Click on the Page Layout Tab
· Click the Paragraph Arrow
· Click Double from Line Spacing Drop Box
Step Three: Write Your Personal Information
· Click on Home Tab
· Click Right Alignment in the Paragraph Section
· Type your first and last name. Hit Enter
· Type your teacher’s name. Hit enter.
· Type the class title. Hit enter.
· Type the date. Hit enter.
Step Four: Insert Your Title
· Click Center Alignment in the Paragraph Section
· Type your title. Hit enter.
· NEVER underline your own title.
· NEVER put quotation marks around your own title.
· NEVER italicize your own title.
· NEVER type your title in all CAPS.
Step Five: Begin Your Draft.
· Click Left Alignment in the Paragraph Section
· Hit the tab button one time to serve as your indention.
· Begin typing your paper.
Additional Requirements
· Indent for new paragraphs. Do not use extra spacing.
· Use only Times New Roman size 12 pt font