Lawrence County High School
100 Bulldog Lane
Louisa, KY 41230
606-638-9676
606-638-0596 FAX
Student Handbook
2008-2009
Welcome to Lawrence County High School
Your high school years will be a time of learning and fun as you experience, as some say, the best years of your life. As you arrive on campus, you will be welcomed by a dedicated and caring staff. As a student of LCHS, you will become a part of a tradition of excellence.
The educational community prides itself on student success and as such you are expected to carry on the tradition of prior successful graduating classes. Service to school, regular attendance, and a focus on learning are important components of this tradition.
You will be expected to dedicate yourself to your studies as mediocrity is unacceptable. The technological world of the twenty-first century demands that you possess the skills necessary for success. Higher level thinking, verbal expression, and technological skills must be mastered if you are to earn a diploma from Lawrence County High School. In this endeavor your commitment and cooperation are essential to the educational process.
Alma Mater
Lawrence County, gracious Alma Mater, We thy name revere. May thy loyal students ever Hold thy allegiance dear. Grateful, faithful, true we’ll be following your guiding star. May we never fail to honor Thy name both near and far.
Lawrence County Fight Song
When those Lawrence County Bulldogs fall in line, We’re gonna win this football game on time. For the dear ole team we love so well, We’re gonna yell and yell and yell and yell and yell. Gonna fight, fight, fight for every yard. Circle in and out and hit ‘em hard. We’re gonna lay those-----------‘neath the sod, Tramp them hard. BULLDOGS, BULLDOGS, BULLDOGS
School Colors: Red and Black
School Mascot: Bulldogs
School Nickname: Dawgs
Administrative/Support Personnel
Lonnie Laney Principal
Debbie Delong Assistant Principal
Jerry Whelan Assistant Principal
Mary Adams Guidance Counselor
Luanne Finley Guidance Counselor
James Ellis Family Resource Center Coordinator
Check Outs/Picking up Students
Parents must check out students through the office. Students are not permitted to leave with other students. Only those persons listed in the student’s information file will be allowed to check out the student. Students have class until 3:19. Please do not pick them up early unless there is an emergency.
Report to Parents
Report cards will be mailed at the end of each nine week grading period. Please make sure we have your correct address. Individual reports of student’s progress may be sent at any time. A mid-term report is sent home by students at the approximate mid-point of each nine weeks.
Grading Scale:
90-l00% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
59 & Below F
Dates for Nine Weeks (Weather Permitting) 2007-2008
September 7 - Midterm
October l2 - End of lst grading period
November 16 - Midterm
December l8 - End of 2nd grading period
February 1 - Midterm
March 11 - End of 3rd grading period
April 11 - Midterm
May l8- End of 4th grading period
Extended School Services
The purpose of extended school services is to enhance education through remediation and enrichment services for our students. Teachers, in the core curriculum areas, are available before and after school for extended educational services. Students are referred for tutoring by classroom instructors; however, parents and teachers may make referrals for ESS. In addition, student may refer themselves for tutoring services. Special programs are also available through ESS during intercession and summer terms.
Library
The Lawrence County High School Library is open to all students during school hours and before school on Tuesdays and Thursday at 7:30 am. Each Student is responsible for library materials checked out in his/her name. Students must pay for any library materials that they have lost or damaged. There is a fine of five cents per day for library materials not returned to the library by the due date.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Conferences may be scheduled with teachers during their planning period or after school.
Please call the guidance office in advance to set up a conference.
Visitors
Students are not permitted to bring visitors with them at any time.
All other visitors must register and obtain visitor’s pass in the main office.
Telephone
Students will NOT be allowed to use the telephone. If your child is sick or hurt, the principal or secretary will call. Students will not be allowed out of class to answer the telephone. Students and teachers will be called to the phone only in case of extreme emergency. Please make transportation arrangements prior to the beginning of the school day. Students may use the pay phone located in the gym lobby during non-class time. For student cell phone usage, see Discipline Policy.
Hall Passes
Students are required to have a hall pass anytime they are out of the classroom during class time. Verbal passes are not acceptable. This hall pass will be checked by any teacher, staff member, and/or administrator in order to assure the student is within an authorized area. Students in the hallways without a pass will receive 1 day of ISS.
Medication
See Health Clinic packet received at registration.
Fire Alarm and Catastrophe Drills
When the alarm sounds, follow directions posted in each room and explained by your teacher.
Drugs and Alcohol
The Lawrence County Board of Education and State and Federal Law prohibit the sale, use or possession of alcoholic beverages, or illegal drugs on any school property. Students who violate the policy will receive a minimum ten 10 day suspension. Police will be called and a report will be made. Student will be referred to the Youth Service Center for Counseling and appear before the Board of Education (for further details, read your Lawrence County Code of Conduct and LCHS Discipline Policy).
Severe Weather Closings
In case of severe weather (snow, ice of floods) the official announcements for school closing may be heard on local radio and television stations and the district website at www.lawrence.k12.ky.us. The school closing information number is 638-9516.
Textbooks
The Kentucky State Department of Education does not furnish free textbooks in secondary education (high school). However, the State does maintain a rental program for grades 9-12. Rental fees are based on Free/Reduced Lunch Applications.
Full Price Lunch 4.00 rental per book
Reduced Lunch 2.10 rental per book
Free lunch 2.00 deposit per book
Deposits Only (free lunch participants) will be refunded at the end of each student’s
Senior Year minus any fines or fees owed. All other students (9-ll) will have a credit posted to their account at the end of each school year. Only fees which are non-refundable (example: Locker fees or additional books) will need to be paid at the beginning of each school year providing a student has no Lost Books. Deposits are returned the last day of school only.
Class Fees
A fee of 5.00 will be charged for those students enrolled in all visual art courses to cover cost of materials. Other club fees may be assessed.
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes may be made only under the following conditions and other changes made only by principal approval:
Schedule changes will not be made for requests of specific instructors or specific class periods.
Lost and Found
Any money, property or books should be immediately turned into the office. Each student is responsible for his/her own property, including textbooks.
Parking Permits
Parking permits may be obtained after completion of the Driving Privilege Application. A copy of the student’s driver’s license and proof of insurance is required. The cost of a parking permit hang tag is $5.00. Replacement tags may also be obtained for the same price. Rules regarding driving are listed on the driving privilege application. Anyone not obeying the automobile rules will have their driving privileges revoked. No parking is permitted on the band practice fields. Students may park in any of the numbered spots next to the school or at the baseball field lot. Any student vehicle without a visible hang tag may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Lockers
A rental fee of $5.00 will be charged for issuing a locker. Students will be charged a $10.00 replacement fee for a missing lock. Pertaining to school safety, all lockers must be locked throughout the school year. No student is to place a non-school lock on his/her locker at any time.
Classification of Students
Student MUST have the following number of credits to be classified for each class:
Freshmen: Successful completion of 8th grade
Sophomore: entering second year of high school
Junior: 12 Credits
Senior: 18.75 Credits
Student Athlete Grading Policy
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) requires athletes to be passing a minimum of 2/3 of their current classes. LCHS adheres to this policy by enforcing the following:
Any student failing more than two single period classes or one double period class would not be eligible to participate in a sporting event. This rule will be enforced on a week to week basis. Each Friday, eligibility will be checked for the next week. This policy will be enforced at all levels of play i.e. freshmen, JV & Varsity.
Withdrawal and Transfers
All books must be returned and bills paid before a students record will be sent to another school.
Lunch Charges
Students may NOT CHARGE in the cafeteria. Anyone needing money will have to use the Bulldog Bank and obtain a loan.
Activities
All school activities must be approved by the principal and placed on the school calendar.
Activity Transportation
Students participating in school sponsored activities off-campus must ride to & from the activities on school provided transportation. Students must return on the school provided transportation unless released to parent/guardian.
Materials/Signs
All materials for distribution or display on school property must be approved by the school principal.
Participation in Graduation Ceremony
All seniors wishing to participate in the LCHS graduation ceremony MUST attend three (3) mandatory practice sessions unless receiving prior approval from senior sponsor.
Dances
All school policies are followed at school dances. Students will not be readmitted to a dance after leaving the assigned area. LCHS is a smoke free environment and this will be enforced at dances.
Junior-Senior Prom
The Junior/Senior prom will be held near the end of the school year. Attendance to the prom is limited to LCHS Junior & Senior class members and their dates. Dates who are not members of LCHS Junior/Senior class must obtain a ticket for the out of school guests, which will cost $25.00. All out of school dates must be at least a junior in high school in good standing and may not exceed 23 years of age.
Building Hours
The building opens at 7:30am and closes at 4:00pm. Any student or group of students remaining after school MUST be supervised by a teacher or sponsor.
Off Limit Areas
All students are to report to the gym or cafeteria each morning prior to the beginning of school. Individual students are not allowed in the following areas during the school day without written permission from an administrator or his/her designee:
Parking lots, courtyard, woods, football stadium, wellness center, baseball field, entrance to the band room, area outside around band room, area around cafeteria in the back of the building, and the faculty parking lot are all off limits.
Attendance Policy
Unexcused absences will receive 0% credit for work missed on date of absence. Excused absences will receive full credit according to Attendance Policy concerning makeup work. All excuses must be turned in to the Attendance Office within 5 days of returning to school. Please see Lawrence County School Code of Conduct for more information concerning the Attendance Policy.
Kentucky State Law defines a truant as a student having three unexcused absences and a habitual truant as a student having 6 or more unexcused absences. Habitual truants will be referred to court.
District Code
Our school follows the Lawrence County District Code of Conduct.
In August, the principal shall assign appropriate staff to:
As students transfer to our school during the year, the counselor will provide the student with a copy of the Handbook and the assigned teacher will keep the returned acceptance form.
Classroom Rules
Each teacher will:
I. Statement of School Discipline
Discipline is the positive direction of behavior toward established standards of conduct, fully understood and based upon reason, judgment, and the rights of others.
An important part of the educational process is helping young people become aware of their rights, and responsibilities that accompany those rights.
Ideal discipline is self-directed and self-controlled. Parents must be first to foster self-discipline within the child at home. The school provides an environment in which the training can be developed further, enabling all students to have the right to pursue their own educational needs without unnecessary disruptions by others.
II. Disciplinary Options
Discipline problems which are of a common or minor nature are handled by the classroom teacher who may use a variety of methods, including the following:
1. Verbal warning/reprimand
2. Individual conference
3. Notifying parents (telephone/letter)
4. Temporary isolation within the classroom
5. Advisor/Advisee conferences
Teachers have the responsibility to inform parents of discipline problems within their classroom when normal procedures have failed to correct disruptive behavior.
Teachers must keep documentation of discipline actions on file in their own classroom. A minimum of a least three of the five options listed above should be completed and documented before student referral to the office. Referral should be made on the referral form and include:
For disciplinary problems referred to the school administrator (principal/designee), the methods of discipline are defined by the discipline policy and include:
1. Student conference/report assigned
2. Advisor/Advisee conference
3. Parent/Guardian conferences (which may include the referring teacher)
4. Professional counseling (Youth Resource Center)
5. Temporarily assign a student to an alternate location in the school for a specified amount of time.
6. ISS-In School Suspension-Temporary isolation of a student during the school day.
7. Parent come in and sit with the student.
8. Suspension
9. Alternative School Referral
10. Expulsion Recommendation
11. Police Report
It is the administrator’s responsibility to inform parents/guardians of disciplinary problems and procedures as regulated by the discipline policy. All disciplinary actions must be documented and placed on file in the principal’s office (or designee).
III. Description and Regulations of Disciplinary Actions
Due process procedures as outlined in the Lawrence County Code of Conduct book will be followed.
Clarification of implementation: For the following areas – drug related paraphernalia, alcohol, drugs and/or “look-alike” substances, distribution or trafficking, theft, vandalism, possession/firearm, and use of a weapon—in which it reads that a police report is to be filed, the school is to file a formal police report and/or file a juvenile complaint/petition with the CDW (court designated worker) which will result in the student going through the court system. For first offenders, this will probably result in a diversion agreement with the CDW, which means that certain restrictions will be placed on the student’s future conduct for a specified amount of time. If the student refuses this option or violates it, is a repeat offender, or the offense is too serious, the entire court process will be completed, with the possibility of juvenile detention as an end result.
ISS (In School Suspension)) is the temporary isolation of a student while still maintaining the student’s education program under proper supervision, during the regular school day. ISS may be imposed by the principal, or his designee, when the infraction does not necessarily warrant removal from school by suspension.
Students who are assigned to ISS must report to the ISS classroom at the assigned time with all of their books and materials. No food or drink, gum or candy, will be allowed in the ISS room. These days will be used for extensive work. Students are expected to co-operate with the teacher and obey regulations. If this fails to occur, the student’s time in the program may be extended or the student may be suspended. Parents/guardians will be notified by letter/telephone when a student has been assigned to ISS.
ISS Rules for Students
1. All assignments must be completed or student’s name will be turned in to the principal, or designee, at the end of ISS.
2. Failure to complete work will result in additional time in ISS or a suspension.
3. Any problem students in ISS shall be suspended for 1-3 days.
4. Students are to raise their hands to speak to the teacher in charge of ISS.
5. Absolutely no talking among the students.
6. Assignments are to be completed without questioning the teacher in charge.
7. All school rules in the student handbook must be followed in ISS.
8. Students are not allowed to sleep.
9. No talking during lunch, which is 25 minutes long.
10. All books and belongings are to be removed from the ISS room at the end of the ISS time.
11. No food, drink, gum or candy is allowed in the ISS room.
12. Work that is not done properly will be returned. It should be completely re-done with no questions or comments made by the student.
13. Students should hand in the paper for each assignment with their name and the teacher’s name written on the outside.
14. Students assigned to ISS should be aware that this is a last resort before severe action is necessary.
15. Students should be very careful to maintain excellent behavior in order that extra days are not added to their suspension time.
The following is a list of major behavioral infractions and the recommended disciplinary actions for each infraction. This is not a comprehensive listing and the Lawrence County High School SBDM and the administration of Lawrence County High School shall reserve the right to administer other corrective measures for other offenses that might occur.
ALCOHOL:
Definition: Use, possession, or state of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Alcoholic beverages include any beverage with alcoholic content.
Possession of includes items found in the locker assigned to the student, in vehicles, and any other place where deposited by the student.
CONSEQUENCE:
10 days suspension and board referral for expulsion; mandatory counseling.
A report shall be made to the local police department, sheriff, or Kentucky State Police, by telephone, or otherwise, if the use, possession, or state of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages has occurred on the school premises or within one thousand (1,000) feet of school premises, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored or sanctioned event.
Alternative School Placement for no less than 1 calendar year pending LC Board Approval.
AUTOMOBILE:
Definition:
Failure to register automobile, loitering in an automobile/parking lot, or any violation of the student driving regulations (see Student Parking Permit Application). Reckless driving leads to revoking of driver privileges.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM AN ADMINISTRATOR TO RETURN TO THEIR VEHICLE DURING THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
CONSEQUENCE:
Revoke driving privileges, non-registered vehicles may be towed after warning
AUTOMOBILE: PARKING:
1. Students and parents must sign permission form
2. Parking is a privilege (not a right).
3. Parking privileges may be revoked.
4. Parking privilege grants right to search of vehicle with reasonable suspicion.
5. Parking hangtags are mandatory and must be visible.
6. Students must park in a specific area.
7. Vehicle without sticker will be towed.
8. Vehicle must be free of clutter.
9. Vehicle must be locked.
10. No one allowed access to parking lot (during school day) without pass and/or escort by the principal/designee.
11. Any visitors wishing entry to vehicle must report to office and be escorted to vehicle.
12. Driver of vehicle deemed to be in possession of all contents therein.
13. All citations issued by Law Enforcement must be reported to principal.
14. Upon entering parking lot, students are not allowed to remove vehicle from parking lot until the end of the school day.
15. Upon parking, occupants must immediately exit vehicle and enter school building.
16. Any vehicle reported to have operated in an unsafe manner (i.e. racing, burning rubber, loud music, etc) will be restricted from school property and the driver with be disciplined.
17. All school policies apply to any vehicle on any property under the care, custody and control of the School Board.
BUS DISRUPTION:
Definition:
Any minor disruption for which a student is referred to an administrator.
CONSEQUENCE:
See bus rules in Lawrence County Code of Conduct book.
CELLULAR PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES (i.e. IPODS, etc.)
Cell phones, IPODS and other electronic devices can be used before school and after school. Cell phones must be turned off at all other times. LCHS is in no way responsible for lost or stolen items.
CONSEQUENCES:
1st offense-The phone/device will be confiscated until the end of the day; student conference.
2nd offense-The phone/device will be confiscated until the parent comes to pick up the telephone; parent conference.
3rd offense-One (1) day suspension.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION:
Definition: Any minor classroom disruption.
A MINIMUM OF AT LEAST THREE OF THE SIX OPTIONS (verbal warning/reprimand, individual conference, notify parents, temporary isolation within classroom, changed student’s seat, written assignment) SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED BEFORE STUDENT REFERRAL TO THE OFFICE. Should the three options utilized not prove effective, complete a disciplinary referral form and send to the office.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-2 days of ISS – The number of days based on the severity or parent may be required to come in and sit with student. Frequent class disruptions may result in 1or 2 days suspension with possible parent conference.
CONFISCATION:
Any items, which may be reasonably determined (by any school official/designee) to be in violation of any school policy or a detriment to the good order of the school will be confiscated, documented and turned over to a school administrator.”
Confiscated items:
· carry disciplinary action for the student
· will only be returned to a parent/guardian
· may be turned over to law enforcement
· may be retained and used for education purposes
· may require a behavior contract
COMPUTER/LAB MISUSE:
Definition: Any act or behavior in which the student willfully breaks computer lab rules.
CONSEQUENCES:
1 day ISS for less serious offenses. More serious offenses may carry penalties as outlined in Section II (B) of this document.
COMPUTER/LAB MISUSE: INAPPROPRIATE WEBSITES/USING ANOTHER’S ACCOUNT
Definition: To log on to any website not being used for educational purposes by the instructor or to log on to the network using another person’s username/password.
CONSEQUENCES:
Loss of Internet privileges for two weeks. The account will be locked during this time.
CONFLICTS: DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY
Definition: Any act or behavior in which the student willfully defies the lawful authority or reasonable direction of school personnel.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 days of ISS depending on severity. Suspension may be used in severe cases.
CONFLICTS: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Definition: Disorderly conduct (including profanity, pornography, and obscene behavior). Conduct and/or behavior which is destructive or disruptive to the orderly educational procedure of the school or scuffling or horseplay, which may lead to more serious conflicts, is not allowed in the halls, classrooms, on campus, buses, or on the way to or from school. This includes lack of control of voice and/or limbs.
CONSEQUENCES:
ISS – Number of days based on severity. For frequent offenders or in serious cases – suspension – number of days based on the severity.
CONFLICTS: AGGRESSIVE MISBEHAVIOR TOWARD ANY SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
Definition: Any physical contact or threat of physical contact, with the intention of doing bodily harm, toward any school employee by a student or group of students.
CONSEQUENCES:
Minimum: 1 day suspension. Number of days based on severity, with parent conference; Referral to the Youth Service Center Director/Counselor. If severity warrants, Alternative school placement or referral to the board of education for expulsion.
CONFLICTS: FIGHTING
Definition: The willful engagement/participation in physical contact, between two or more students, with the purpose of inflicting harm. This includes hair pulling, hitting, slapping, shoving, spitting, and pushing.
Students who instigate fights but are not actively involved (that is, students who carry rumors, put others up to fighting, carry information back and forth between individuals who subsequently fight) submit themselves to the same penalties as those who are involved in the fight.
CONSEQUENCES:
ISS or suspension – Numbers of days based on severity.
CONFLICTS: ASSAULT
Definition: Any physical attack of one pupil or a group of pupils upon another pupil or others who do not wish to engage in the conflict and who does not fight back except as is necessary to protect themselves from bodily harm. A pupil who finds himself the victim of an assault has the right to defend himself/herself against the attack and use such force in defense as may be deemed reasonable.
Students who instigate assaults, but are not actively involved (that is, students who carry rumors, put others up the fighting, carry information back and forth between individuals who subsequently assault someone) submit themselves to the same penalties as those who are involved in the fight.
CONSEQUENCES:
Minimum: 3 day suspension and referral to Youth Service Center, possible Police report.
DRESS CODE:
The following dress code is in effect at Lawrence County High School. All students are expected to follow this code. If there are any questions concerning this code, the students, parents, or guardians are asked to speak with the principal or his designee.
INAPPROPRIATE DRESS:
CONSEQUENCES:
1ST offense: Teacher will refer to office – warning AND student must turn inside out, remove, cover or change outfit. 1 day of ISS, if no clothing is available to change in to or parents can not be contacted.
2nd offense: 1 day ISS – Parent conference and wear alternate clothing.
3rd offense and all other offenses: 1 day ISS
DRUGS: REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE:
Definition: Any student who volunteers for help in “kicking the habit” while not under the influence or has not been reported or detected with drugs may receive confidential assistance through the Youth Service Center. This option is available only once per student.
CONSEQUENCE:
No disciplinary action taken. Any administrator or faculty member can refer any student meeting above description to the Youth Service Center immediately or the student can directly contact the Youth Service Center.
DRUGS: SMELL OF MARIJUANA:
Definition: Students who smell of marijuana on their clothing, hands, hair, etc.
CONSEQUENCE:
1ST offense: one (1) suspension
2nd offense: three (3) suspension
3rd offense: ten (10) days suspension with referral to the board for expulsion; mandatory drug counseling.
Police will be notified prior to student being released to parent.
DRUGS: DRUG RELATED PARAPHERNALIA
Definition: Possession of paraphernalia as related to the use of a controlled or illegal substance.
Possession includes items found in the locker assigned to the student, in vehicles, and any other place where deposited by the student.
CONSEQUENCES:
10 day suspension and go before the board; mandatory drug counseling. A report shall be made to the local police department, sheriff or Kentucky State Police, by telephone or otherwise, if the use or possession of drug paraphernalia has occurred on the school premises or within one thousand (1,000) feet of school premises, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored or sanctioned event. At discretion of Board of Education, student will be expelled or receive Alternative School Placement for no less than 1 calendar year.
DRUGS: DRUGS AND/OR “LOOK-ALIKE” SUBSTANCES:
Definition: Use, possession, or state of being under the influence of marijuana, drugs, or substances represented or believed, by the student, to be a controlled substance or illegal drug or the use of an inhalant or any mood altering substance.
Possession of includes items found in the locker assigned to the student, in vehicles, and any other place where deposited by the student.
Some examples of look a-like drugs are vitamins, saccharin, caffeine, or other pills.
Illegal substances include dangerous drugs, narcotics, marijuana, barbiturates, amphetamines, glue, and/or any material that has a harmful or unnatural effect on the person using them.
Controlled/prescribed substances for the students’ current medication are not a violation of this offense, if the student has followed appropriate school procedures, as outlined in the health clinic packet.
CONSEQUENCE:
10 day suspension and referral to the board for expulsion; mandatory drug counseling or Alternative School Placement for no less than 1 calendar year pending LC Board Approval.
A report shall be made to the local police department, sheriff, or Kentucky State Police, by telephone, or otherwise, if the use, possession, or state of being under the influence of alcoholic beverages has occurred on the school premises or within one thousand (1,000) feet of school premises, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored or sanctioned event.
DRUGS: OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS:
Use or possession of over the counter drugs, such as Tylenol, aspirin, Motrin, Advil, decongestants, etc.
Possession of includes items found in the locker assigned to the student, in vehicles, and any other place where deposited by the student.
Use or possession of over the counter drugs is not a violation of this offense if the student has followed appropriate school procedures, as outlined in the health clinic packet. Medications are only to be kept in the office.
CONSEQUENCE:
1st offense: one (1) day suspension
2nd offense: three (3) days suspension
3rd offense: Alternative School Placement for no less than 1 calendar year pending LC Board Approval.
4th offense: ten (10) day suspension, board referral for expulsion, mandatory counseling
DRUGS: DISTRIBUTION OR TRAFFICKING:
Definition: The distribution of any type of tobacco, alcoholic beverage, marijuana, or drugs, or substance represented or believed to be a controlled substance, including inhalants. Examples: peddling or sales or sharing of drug paraphernalia, cigarettes, snuff.
CONSEQUENCE:
At discretion of Board of Education, student will be expelled or receive Alternative School Placement for no less than 1 calendar year. Expulsion will be sought for any controlled substance.
A report shall be made to the local police department, sheriff, or Kentucky State Police, by telephone, or otherwise, if distribution or trafficking has occurred on the school premises or within one thousand (1,000) feet of school premises, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored or sanctioned event.
FALSE EMERGENCY ALERTS: EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT:
Definition: The act of tampering with emergency equipment, so as to falsely alert emergency services, or school, to a non-existent emergency; and/or to tamper with other emergency equipment. Examples: fire alarms, extinguishers.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 day suspension, possible police report
BOMB THREAT:
Definition: To falsely alert emergency services, or school, to a non-existent bomb.
CONSEQUENCES:
Turn over to police immediately, and 10 day suspension and referral to the board for expulsion.
FORGERY:
Definition: The act of falsely using the name of another person, or falsifying documents (including homework) or correspondence (absences, excuses, bus notes, etc.) from, or to school.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 days ISS
GAMBLING:
Definition: Doing anything for gain, games of chance, etc. No dice, cards, or other gambling paraphernalia. Participating in games of chance for the express purpose of exchanging money.
CONSEQUENCES:
1st offense: Teacher takes the gambling paraphernalia, send to office, 1 day ISS. Do not return cards.
2nd offense: 1 day ISS, Refer to Counselor.
3rd offense: 3 day suspension; continued counseling.
HABITUAL BEHAVIORAL INFRACTIONS:
Definition: A pupil shall be considered “habitual” after accumulating five detention logs which are five separate assignments to In School Suspension or 2 separate suspensions.
CONSEQUENCE:
For 2 suspensions or 5 detention logs, there will be a parent conference.
For 5 suspensions or 10 detention logs, there will be a referral to Alternative School.
HABITUAL DISRUPTION:
Definition: Any student sent to the office 3 times is considered a habitual offender.
CONSEQUENCES:
1. Could be dealt with using ISS and parent conference.
2. Option for Alternative School.
HARASSMENT:
Definition: The term “harassment” means a course of conduct directed at a specific person that:
a. causes substantial emotional distress in such person; and
b. Serves no legitimate purpose.
The term “course of conduct” means a series of acts over a period of time, however short, indicating a continuity of purpose.
CONSEQUENCE:
ISS – Number of days dependent upon severity.
HARASSMENT: MALICIOUS REMARKS TOWARD STAFF:
Definition: To willfully intimidate, curse, harass, insult, or in any other manner, abuse verbally, or non-verbally, or in writing, any member of the school staff.
CONSEQUENCE:
Suspension – Number of days dependent upon severity.
HARASSMENT: WANTON ENDANGERMENT:
Definition: A pupil is guilty of wanton endangerment when he engages in conduct which creates a substantial danger of physical injury to another person.
CONSEQUENCES:
Suspension – Number of days dependent upon severity.
HARASSMENT: EXTORTION:
Definition: The solicitation of money, or something of value, from another student, regardless of the amount, in return for protection, or in connection with a threat to inflict harm.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 day suspension and referral to the Youth Service Center, possible police report.
HARASSMENT: TERRORISTIC THREATENING:
Definition: A pupil is guilty of terroristic threatening when:
a. He threatens to commit any crime likely to result in death or serious physical injury to another pupil, or likely to result in substantial property damage to another pupil or school personnel; or:
b. He intentionally makes false statements for the purpose of causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 day suspension and referral to the Youth Service Center.
INCENDIARY INFRACTIONS: NOXIOUS SUBSTANCES:
Definition: The possession of any noxious substance in the building, vehicle, any stink bomb, device, or irritant.
CONSEQUENCE:
3 days ISS, parent conference
Definition: The use of any noxious substance on the school grounds, with the school building, or any school vehicle. Any stink bomb, device, or other irritant with the intent to interfere with the use of the school grounds, building, or vehicle.
CONSEQUENCE:
1-3 day suspension, parent conference
INCENDIARY INFRACTIONS: FIREWORKS:
Definition: Possession of any incendiary device. Example: fireworks.
CONSEQUENCE:
1-3 day suspension, parent conference
Definition: The willful ignition of any incendiary device. Example: fireworks.
CONSEQUENCES:
1-3 day suspension, dependent upon severity, possible referral to Alternative School or Expulsion in severe cases
INCENDIARY INFRACTIONS: ARSON:
Definition: The starting of a fire within the school, on buses, or on the school grounds, for any purpose that results in destruction or disruption.
CONSEQUENCES:
Minimum 5 day suspension and referral to alternative school and call state police arson unit.
LACK OF CLASSROOM MATERIALS:
Definition: Any instance of reporting to class without the appropriate classroom materials as directed by the individual teacher.
CONSEQUENCES:
ISS – Number of days dependent upon severity.
NON-COMPLIANCE: A. FAILURE TO ATTEND DISCIPLINE ROOM:
Definition: The willful absence from a discipline room assignment by either refusal to attend or forgetting to attend, or student fails to follow teacher’s instruction to attend or student leaves after arriving in discipline room.
CONSEQUENCE:
1 day suspension, ISS will be served upon return to school.
SCHOOL TRIPS (MISBEHAVIORS):
Students on school trips will be held accountable for their own actions. Any violations of the discipline code will result in the student being placed on probation for future trips. Participation in future trips will be at the discretion of the trip sponsors. Punishment will be as stated in the individual infraction.
CONSEQUENCES:
Alcohol, drug, sexual misconduct, or being away from designated area, will result in no trips for one calendar year. The student will also be suspended from all academic or sporting trips.
SEARCHES (REFUSAL):
A student in the public common schools has the constitutional right to be secure in his or her person from all unreasonable searches and seizures.
A search of a student by school officials is reasonable if it bears a rational relationship to a legitimate educational interest and is based upon reasonable suspicion (OAG 79-168).
All searches will be conducted by the principal or his designee. All searches will be conducted in the presence of any district employee (i.e., teacher, counselor, librarian, etc.)
Searches may be made of lockers, automobiles, personal belongings, and person. Strip searches will not be made by any school personnel.
CONSEQUENCE:
Call police; referral to alternative school.
SEXUAL CONDUCT
Definition: A person is guilty of “sexual conduct” when he/she engages in any act of sexual activity while subject to school supervision or on school property.
CONSEQUENCE:
1-3 day suspension and referral to Youth Service Center.
SEXUAL CONDUCT: PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION:
Definition: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. Inappropriate displays of affection include any kissing and hugging.
CONSEQUENCES:
1st offense: Letter to the parent of students involved.
2nd offense: 1 day of ISS
3rd offense and any subsequent: 1 day ISS or 1 day suspension
SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
a. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly, a term or condition of a person’s employment or advancement or of a student’s participation in school programs or activities, or
b. submission to or rejection of such conduct by an employee or student, is used as the basis for decisions affecting the employee or student; or
c. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonable interference with an employee or student’s performance or creating a hostile or offensive work or learning environment.
*verbal harassment or abuse
*pressure for sexual activity
*repeated remarks with sexual or demeaning implications
*unwelcome touching
*sexual jokes, posters, etc.
*suggesting or demanding sexual involvement, accompanied by implied or explicit threats concerning one’s grades, job, etc.
*impeding the progress of a student’s ability to do the required class work based on the gender of the student.
*limiting the student’s access to education tools, such as computers, based on the student’s gender.
CONSEQUENCES:
Employee infractions—should be reported to principal and superintendent.
Student infractions—mandatory counseling and, depending on the severity, ISS, suspension, or Alternative School placement.
SKIPPING: UNAUTHORIZED AREA:
Definition: Being in the halls, bathrooms, undesignated classrooms, etc., without a pass, prolonged stays in the restroom to socialize, unauthorized visits to classrooms.
CONSEQUENCE:
1st offense and all thereafter: 1 day ISS
HALL PASSES: Teachers will keep a log of hall passes.
SKIPPING: SKIPPING CLASS:
Definition: The intentional and willful absence from a class without the consent or knowledge of the teacher of that class.
CONSEQUENCE:
1st offense: 3 day ISS and contact parents.
2nd offense: 1 day suspension and contact parents.
3rd offense: 3 days suspension and parent conference
4th offense: Refer to Alternative School.
SKIPPING: LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS WITHOUT PERMISSION:
Definition: The intentional and willful absence from school without the consent or knowledge of a parent or guardian or school administrator or to willfully leave the school premises without signing out.
CONSEQUENCE:
Automatic loss of driving privileges for remainder of year
1st offense: 5 days of ISS; Parents contacted.
. 2nd offense: 2 days suspension
3rd offense: Refer to alternative school.
STEALING/THEFT:
Definition: Taking the property of others (teachers, pupils, visitors, etc.) without their consent, or, possession of stolen property; or possession without the owner’s permission, or selling of school property.
CONSEQUENCES:
1ST or 2nd offense - ISS or suspension – Number of days dependent upon severity, referral to Youth Service Center, file a police report.
3rd offense – Refer to the board for expulsion.
STEALING: BURGLARY:
Definition: A person is guilty of burglary when:
A. With the intent to commit a crime, he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully:
1. In a dwelling.
2. In a building, and when in effecting entry or while in the building or in the immediate flight there from, he or another participant in the crime:
a. is armed with explosives or a deadly weapon; or,
b. causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; or,
c. uses or threatens the use of a dangerous instrument against any person who is not a participant in the crime.
B. With the intent to commit a crime, he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in an uninhabited building.
CONSEQUENCES:
Turn over to police immediately.
STEALING: ROBBERY:
Definition: A pupil is guilty of robbery, when in the course of committing a theft, he/she uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another pupil or school personnel with the intent to accomplish the theft.
CONSEQUENCES:
Turn over to police immediately.
SUSPENSION VIOLATIONS: OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS:
Definition: Any willful violation of the conditions of the Out of School Suspension. ANY STUDENT WHO IS SUSPENDED OUT OF SCHOOL IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE SCHOOL PREMISES AT ANY TIME. This includes athletic events and other extra-curricular events.
CONSEQUENCES:
Referral to school board for expulsion or alternative school.
TARDY: LATE TO CLASS/ADVISOR/ADVISEE:
Definitions: Any student who is not on time to class.
CONSEQUENCE:
1st and 2nd offenses: Teacher documents offenses and teacher option for classroom discipline.
3rd and every other offense: 1 day ISS
TARDY: TARDY TO SCHOOL:
Definition: Any student who is not in 1st period class when the tardy bell rings.
CONSEQUENCE:
1st offense: Verbal warning
2nd offense: Parent conference
3rd offense and every offense there after: 1 day ISS
This starts anew each 9 weeks.
TOBACCO:
Definition: Any student who is in possession or use of any tobacco products or lighters or other paraphernalia.
CONSEQUENCES:
1st offense: 1 day ISS, letter home, cessation video during ISS.
2nd offense: 3 days ISS – No passing
3rd offense: 3 day suspension
NOTE: No passing means the students will not be allowed out of the classroom except during change of classes. A list of these students could be emailed to the teachers.
According to Lawrence County Board of Education Policy 9.4232:
“Students shall not be permitted to use or possess any tobacco product on property owned or operated by the Board, inside Board-owned vehicles, on the way to and from school, or during school-sponsored trips and activities. Students who violate these prohibitions while under the supervision of the school shall be subject to penalties set forth in the local code of acceptable behavior and discipline.”
TRESPASSING: LOITERING:
Definition: Being present before/after school without the direct supervision of school personnel. Before school, students must be in the gym or the cafeteria. After school, students must be in designated areas under direct supervision of school personnel.
CONSEQUENCES:
Being in unauthorized location results in:
1st offense: 1 day ISS
2nd offense: 1 days ISS; parent conference
3rd offense: 1 day suspension
If students refuse to comply after being requested to leave, the police will be called.
TRESPASSING: CRIMINAL:
Definition: A person is guilty of criminal trespass when:
A. He knowingly enters or remains unlawfully within a school building, or,
B. He knowingly enters or remains unlawfully within a school building, or upon premises, to which notice against trespass is given by fencing or other enclosure, or,
C. He knowingly enters or remains unlawfully within or upon school premises.
CONSEQUENCES:
Call police, immediately.
VANDALISM:
Definition: The intentional and deliberate defacing or destroying of school property.
CONSEQUENCES:
Level I (up to $25.00 in damage): Parent conference; Pay for damages and cleanup; 1 day of ISS.
Level II (over $25.00 in damage): Parent conference; Pay for damages and cleanup; Number of ISS days based upon severity; Police called; Referral to Alternative School.
VANDALISM: CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Definition: A person is guilty of criminal mischief when:
Having neither the right to do so, nor reasonable ground to believe that he/she has such right; he/she intentionally or wantonly defaces, damages, or destroys any school property, or personal property; or, tampers with school property, or the property of another, so as to knowingly endanger the person or property.
CONSEQUENCES:
Referral to school board for expulsion or alternative school.
WEAPONS: FIREARM:
Definition: The possession of a firearm (loaded/unloaded) on the school premises; either in one’s immediate possession (book bag, etc.) or within one’s automobile or locker.
CONSEQUENCE:
10 day suspension, counseling, and go before the board for expulsion. Immediate police report.
WEAPONS: POSSESSION/NOT TO INCLUDE FIREARMS:
Definition: The possession of a weapon (i.e., knife, martial arts paraphernalia, etc.) on the school premises; either in one’s immediate possession (book bag, etc.) or within one’s automobile or locker.
CONSEQUENCES:
ISS or suspension – number of days dependent upon severity, possible referral to alternative school, police report
WEAPONS: USE OF WEAPON:
Definition: The use of any instrument which inflicts injury to another person.
CONSEQUENCES:
10 day suspension, counseling, and go before the board for expulsion. Immediate police report.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
Step 1. If the complainant feels that he/she has been unfairly punished, the complainant must first bring the problem to the attention of the school official nearest the source of the problem within three days of the alleged
cause for grievance. This can be accomplished by requesting a conference with the principal/designee and other involved parties.
Step 2: The complainant, school official, and other involved parties will work informally to negotiate a solution within three days.
Step 3: If the grievance cannot be satisfactorily resolved working informally, the complainant may want to proceed to file a formal grievance in writing to the school principal within three school days after step 2.
An Ad-Hoc Committee composed of two teachers, two parents, and two students (all not involved) will review the grievance. If the decision is unsatisfactory, then the case will be referred to the Board of Education and/or the Superintendent.
Confirmation of Receipt of Handbook
Please sign and send back to the first period teacher.
I have received a copy of the Student Handbook, and I have received a copy of the Discipline Policy for the 2006 -2007 school year.
I have read the handbook and Discipline policy and agree to abide by its content.
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Parent Date
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Student Date