2009 - 2010 Rock
Port R-II
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year!
We hope that this will be a profitable and rewarding year for you. Much time has been spent to assure that you
have the best educational opportunities that the District can provide. We would remind you that this is your school
and that it is with your cooperation and effort that we can make it a source of
individual and community pride. Remember
the degree to which you succeed will be in direct proportion to the degree of
your commitment and effort. We expect to
make this the best year that you have spent at
This handbook is intended to be used by students, parents, and staff as a
guide to the rules, regulations, and general information about the Rock Port
R-II Jr/Sr High School. Each student and staff member is responsible
for becoming familiar with the handbook and knowing the information contained
in it. Parents are encouraged to use
this handbook as a resource and to assist their child in following the rules
contained in this handbook.
Although information found in this handbook is detailed and specific on
many topics, the handbook is not intended to be all encompassing so as to cover
every situation and circumstance that may arise during any school day, or
school year. The administration reserves
the right to make decisions and make rule revisions at any time to implement
the educational program and to assure the well being of all students. The administration will be responsible for
interpreting the rules contained in the handbook. Should a situation or circumstance arise that
is not specifically covered in this handbook, the administration will make a
decision based upon all applicable school district policies, and state and
federal statutes and regulations.
Mutual Respect
The Rock Port R-II Jr/Sr High School expects
every student and staff member to be treated with respect and dignity.
Board of Education Educational Philosophy
As the social order becomes more complex, participation becomes more
difficult and the agencies of our educational system which contribute to the
social well-being of our youth must endeavor to direct their efforts toward
teaching our young people to assume individual responsibilities, respect the
rights of others, and develop a sense of loyalty to classmates, home, church,
school, community, and nation.
Education, to be important, must bring about desirable developments in
the physical, intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual life of the
individual. We are concerned with the
understanding of the whole child so that we may, in guiding him through real-life
experiences based on his needs, interests and abilities, help him to adapt
himself to his social group through his school life to become a thinking,
creative, and active member.
The education of children should be a continuous, year-round community
enterprise.
Keeping the teacher and the education of American youth abreast of social
change and research is a task which is dependent upon a sound, meaningful
philosophy of education. The educational
philosophy, which lies at the foundation of education, has the task of meeting
the child’s needs to enable him to live better and adjust to the environment
around him.
VISION STATEMENT:
To be a source of inspiration and knowledge for all.
Through leadership, dedication, innovation, and community partnership, we
will provide opportunities for all students to maximize their potential, and
become caring, moral, productive, and self-reliant citizens.
SCHOOL PLEDGE
For God, country, and school,
I pledge my loyalty, leadership, and cooperation
To
And to the high ideals for which it stands.
Under the Blue and White
May we go forth
To lift the standards of youth
Higher every day.
SCHOOL SONG
On oh Rock Port,
On oh Rock Port,
On to victory.
Proud are we of all
the glory,
Here’s our health to
thee
Rah! Rah!
Rah!
On oh Rock Port,
On oh Rock Port,
Dear old white and
blue,
Our hearts are ever thine,
We’ll all be true.
You may travel,
Cross the prairie,
Over hill and dale,
Searching for a
school more loyal,
‘Tis
of no avail.
For no matter how
she calls us,
Be it work or play,
We stand with ready
hands,
Her will to
obey. Hey!
ACADEMIC LETTER REQUIREMENTS
The Academic Committee established the following criteria for students to
be eligible for an academic letter and to attend the Academic Banquet.
1. A grade point average
of 3.67 (A-) or higher.
*Accumulated
over three semesters for sophomores.
*Accumulated
over five semesters for juniors.
*Accumulated
over seven semesters for seniors.
2. All
students meeting the above mentioned criteria will receive an academic letter.
Students with an 4.00 grade point average will receive special recognition.
ACCEPTANCE OF CREDITS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS
Before students may formally enroll in Rock Port R-II Schools, they must
first furnish the principal an official transcript of credits. It will be the duty of the principal to
evaluate all such credits in terms of the standards required in the school.
ADMISSION OF NON-RESIDENT PUPILS
Students living outside the district shall be required to make
arrangements with the Superintendent of Schools relative to their attendance in
this school. The admission of such
students must be approved by the Board of Education.
The Superintendent of Schools requires that all non-resident pupils
provide a transcript of grades earned previously and a character report from
the head of the school district from which they come. This shall be turned in
to the Superintendent’s office. The
admission of such students must be approved by the Board of Education.
In cases involving students from another school district, the Board shall
require payments of the tuition charge then in force. The Board of Education shall direct the
Superintendent to contract with the sending district for all non-resident
pupils residing outside the school district.
Any persons of school age who shall have taken temporary residence within
the district for the purpose of attending school shall be considered a
non-resident.
ASSEMBLIES
The planning of school assemblies shall be left in the main to the
principal, student council, and faculty members. All assemblies of the student
body shall be opened by the Student Body President unless opened by the
principal or his representative. Students will sit in their assigned class
seating area. Only appropriate behavior will be permitted during any
assemblies. The student body’s general
behavior in the assembly hall reflects upon the character of the school.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The Rock Port R-II
School Board finds that regular school and class attendance is crucial to
satisfactory achievement within the school’s curriculum, and that attendance
has an independent academic value which examinations or other evaluations do
not fully measure. Attendance also benefits a student academically. Consistent
attendance by all students also has a profound positive effect on the
district’s resources which in turn affects the quality of instruction and
student achievement district wide.
Attendance and
participation are part of a successful learning experience, so students with
more than eight (8) excused absences or any unexcused absences in any class in
a semester will be issued an academic penalty in the form of grade reductions
as follows:
|
Semester Excused Absences |
Semester Grade Reduction |
Semester Unexcused Absences |
Semester Grade Reduction |
|
9 |
2% |
2 |
4% |
|
10 |
4% |
3 |
8% |
|
11 |
8% |
4 |
16% |
|
12 |
16% |
5 |
32% |
|
13 |
32% |
6+ |
50% |
|
14+ |
50% |
|
|
This academic penalty
represents the participation portion of the student’s grade in the class he/she
is absent and is intended as a deterrent to excessive absences. Academic consequences
accumulate more quickly for unexcused absences, since they are completely
avoidable. Penalties are cumulative so that a student with ten (10) excused
absences and two (2) unexcused absence would be penalized eight (8) percent.
Unexcused absences will not count in the excused total, so a student with six
(6) excused absences and one (2) unexcused absence would only receive a 4%
penalty.
Any consequence may be
waived by the building principal if the absences were caused by a specific
event or long-term illness. In cases where the district is aware that a student
must be absent for an extended period of time, the district will arrange for
the student to receive instruction by other appropriate means.
The following steps should be followed when a
student is absent.
1. Parents or guardians
are to call the school the morning of the absence or prior to the absence.
Parents can send a note to school with a related student giving name, date, and
days of absence, and reason for absence on the morning of the absence or the
school day immediately following the absence.
2. Parents or guardians
need to notify the office by 9:00am if they would like the student’s makeup
work collected. It can be picked up after 3:00pm that same day.
3. The office will
inform the staff if the student’s absence is excused or unexcused.
4. Upon returning to
school, students are to report to the office to receive an admit slip and then
are to make immediate contact with the teacher to make up work missed due to an
absence. If the absence is excused, the student may receive full credit for the
assignment.
5. Students must not
sign their parent’s name even with parents' permission. This is forgery and
will result in discipline administered by the Principal.
Any student may reduce
accrued absences by attending makeup study.
Make up study consist of attending three (3) after school detentions
scheduled by the building principal during non-instructional hours. The student
must notify the building principal that he or she wishes to makeup attendance
days, and the building principal will provide the student information on the
next available session. Makeup sessions do not match the educational value of
actual class attendance, so no student will be allowed to make up more than
five (5) absences by attending makeup sessions.
The district will
contact the Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services or the
local prosecutor in cases where the district has a reasonable suspicion that a
student’s lack of attendance constitutes educational neglect on the part of the
parents or that parents are in violation of the compulsory attendance law. No
such action will be taken unless other strategies and interventions have been
implemented and proven ineffective.
Excused Absences are classified as follows:
Excused Absences:
Students will be given one day to make up work for each day they are absent.
Example: If you are excused on Monday, your work is due on Wednesday, unless
other arrangements were made with the teacher. When an assignment was given
prior to an absence, it is due when the teacher has assigned it on the original
due date. Example: If a teacher assigned homework that was due the next day,
and the student was absent, it is due upon return. An extra day will not be
given. If this procedure is not followed, a zero will be given for all class
work due the day of the abasence.
Unexcused Absences: An unexcused absence will result in zero
credit granted for all daily assignments due or completed during the
absence. Tests that are missed during an unexcused absence may not be
made up and counted as a zero.
Pre-planned Absences: Out of town trips (family or school) should
be approved in advance to eliminate any misunderstandings. A student will have
all academic work completed on the second day she/he returns from the absence
(unless prior arrangements have been made in advance or by teacher discretion).
Out of School Suspension
(
Truancy: Zero credit will be granted for daily
assignments and/or tests for the time of the truancy.
School Activity
Participation: If a student is absent
from school they are not eligible
to participate in or attend school activities that day. A student may
miss only 4 periods or have an excused arrangement with the administration in
order to be able to participate in an activity. Only students
pre-approved by the principal as official participants may be absent from
school to participate in an activity. All students who participate in or attend
late activities are expected to be in school on time the next day.
The following bells will ring throughout the day:
8:05 Warning
8:10-9:00 1st Period
9:03-9:48 2nd Period
9:51-10:36 3rd Period
10:39-11:24 4th Period (Lunch Bells
by Floors)
11:24-11:57 Lunch Period
11:57-12:42 5th Period
12:45-1:30 6th Period
1:33-2:18 7th Period
2:21-3:07 8th Period (JH
Activity Period)
3:07-4:00 SUCCESS
Rock
Port R-II Schools have both a breakfast and lunch program for students and
staff. Junior High and High School
students may purchase breakfast for $1.20 per meal, and $1.60 per lunch
meal. Extra/only milk or Juice is .25
cents. Students who meet federal
guidelines may qualify for free or reduced price breakfasts and lunches. The federal guidelines may be picked up at
the principal’s office. Reduced price
breakfast is .30 cents and reduced price lunch is .40 cents.
For
payments, please place the money or check in an envelope and have the student’s
name and the amount enclosed written on the outside. Bring the envelope to the High School
Principals office and place in drop box.
The number of lunches to be purchased may be varied, but the school
requests that a sufficient number of lunches be paid for in advance.
Letters
will be sent home weekly to students having negative balance in a meal account.
Students who owe more than $8.00 in lunch charges will be asked to go to the
back of the lunch line until his/her account has a positive balance. Students with a negative balance will not be allowed to charge an extra milk or meal to their
account. Please read the information
below concerning the school lunch program, and understand that we are willing
to assist you in seeing that this practice is managed in the most respectful
way possible. Students are to clean
their area of all napkins, milk cartons, spills, trays, silverware, lunch
sacks, etc., prior to leaving their table.
Pushing, shoving, and horseplay in the lunchroom or lunch line will not
be tolerated.
No students 7-12 will be
permitted to leave the school grounds for the purpose of eating lunch away from
the facility. Students will not be allowed to have deliveries made to the
school for lunch purposes unless it is class / activity initiated.
·
When a student reaches a balance of less than $ 2.50 in his or her account, the
cashier will remind the student to deposit money.
·
When a student reaches $0.00 or below in his or her account, the student will not be
permitted to purchase items in addition to the regular breakfast or lunch.
·
When a student reaches a negative balance in his or her
account, a pink slip will be sent home notifying parents of the account
balance.
Parents
are welcome to come and eat lunch with their child. Please contact the office prior to 9:00 a.m.
on the day you would like to eat lunch with your child so enough food will be
prepared.
BUILDING REGULATIONS
The following is a list of building regulations for
1. For
everyone’s safety, running in the hall will not be tolerated.
2. To
provide for smooth flow of traffic, the stairs have been assigned as “up” or
“down” stairs during class changes. The
north stairs will be used to ascend in the building and the south stairs are to
descend.
3.
No students
are permitted to be in the halls during a class period without a pass from a
teacher or the office.
4. Smoking
is not permitted in the school building or on school grounds at any time. This includes night activities that are held
as a school function such as dances, games (home or away games), and parties.
5. Absolutely
no pop or drinks (with the exception of bottled water) can be brought into the
building. Beverages must be purchased from the available vending machine.
Teacher classroom rules will prevail concerning the above-mentioned
items. Administrative rulings may be made to allow this rule to be forgiven for
a predetermined length of time for school celebrations (i.e. Homecomings, FCCLA
/ FFA week, Valentine’s Day, etc.).
6. Junior
and senior high school students are not to be in the elementary area any time
without a pass or permission from the office, except when they are directly
going to or directly coming from lunch or going to a classroom for purposes of
being a teacher’s aide.
7. Students
are not to be in the building prior to 7:40 a.m.
8. Junior
high students are not to be in Blue Jay Hall before school or during the noon
hour. High school students are not to be
in areas assigned to junior high students before school hours or during the
noon hour.
9. Each
student is to keep his/her desk and the floor around it in a neat and orderly
condition. Book bags are not allowed in the classroom.
10. With
classes being crowded, we cannot afford to have visitors in classes. Please do
not bring guests to school.
11. Students
are expected to respect the rights and feelings of their fellow students. Hazing,
bullying, and harassment of fellow students will not be tolerated.
12. Students
are expected to be respectful and courteous to all teachers, custodians, cooks,
bus drivers, secretaries, and other school personnel.
13. Records
are kept of students sent to the office for disciplinary action. Parents of students whose visits become too
frequent will be notified of those visits with the possibility of suspension if
the problem is not corrected.
BULLETIN BOARDS
General information and special announcements will be posted on the
bulletin boards. Students are urged to
check the bulletin boards regularly.
Information concerning scholarships, jobs, college entrance exams, the
daily bulletin, and other valuable information will be found there.
BUS RULES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
The following is a list of bus rules and safety regulations for Rock Port
R-II Schools. Please remember that not
all situations may be covered in these regulations. Any and all situations will be handled on an
individual basis by the administration.
1. The
school furnishes transportation for those pupils who live one mile or more from
the school building.
2. The
bus driver is in charge of all pupils and the bus. Pupils must obey the bus driver promptly and
cheerfully or forfeit the privilege of riding the bus.
3. Pupils
must be on time. The bus cannot wait
beyond its regular schedule for those pupils who are tardy.
4. Pupils should never
stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
5. Unnecessary conversation
on the bus and with the bus driver is prohibited.
6. Except
for ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed by pupils while
riding the bus. Unnecessary noise and
loud talking is prohibited.
7.
All pupils
must remain seated in their regular seat at all times.
8.
The use of
any form of tobacco is not permitted on the bus.
9.
Foods, gum,
candy, or pop on the bus is left to the discretion of the bus driver.
10. Pupils must not, at any
time, extend arms or their head out of the bus window.
11. Pupils
must not throw waste paper or other rubbish on the floor of the bus or out of
the bus windows.
12. Pupils
must not try to get on or off the bus, or move about within the bus, while it
is in motion.
13. Pupils must observe
directions of the driver when boarding or leaving the bus.
14. Any damage to the bus
should be reported immediately to the bus driver.
15. Pupils
are not permitted to leave the bus until they arrive at their destination,
except upon written instructions from the student’s parents or the principal.
16. All
bus routes are carefully laid out and approximate time schedules are
established. Routes are approved by the
Board of Education and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education. No deviations are to be made
from these routes and schedules.
17. No one is to touch the
emergency door except in case of an emergency.
18. A
pupil receiving a bus violation slip in the morning must have it signed by the
principal in order to ride the bus home in the evening. A pupil receiving a slip in the evening must
have it signed by her/his parents before boarding the bus in the morning. An evening slip must also be turned in to the
principal’s office the following day.
19.
The first
violation of any of these rules and regulations is only a warning that the
infraction has taken place. The second
violation report will bring disciplinary action and possible suspension. The third violation report will resort in a
suspension of bus privileges of one day or more.
20.
Pupils who
refuse to cooperate and to observe these rules and regulations will be denied
the privilege of riding the bus.
Cooperation is urgently requested so that we may have a safe and
satisfactory transportation program.
Cell Phones/Portable Electronic Devices
Students are not permitted to use cell phones/portable
electronic devices during class time, passing periods or breaks without the
permission and presence of a
The following are inappropriate uses of electronic signaling devices: harassment, threats, intimidation, electronic forgery, cyberbullying/cyberthreats, invasion of personal rights, cheating on tests/exams, or other forms of illegal or unethical behavior during the instructional and non- instructional day. Students are not to use material or text message to invade personal privacy or harass another person, or disrupt the instructional day, or engage in dishonest acts.
EXCEPTION:
When electronic devices support the educational goals of the class, teachers
have the right to allow electronic devices, with the exception of cell phones,
within the classroom only. Cell phones are never appropriate. The electronic
devices must be turned off and out of sight before exiting the permitting
teacher’s classroom.
If a student is caught using an electronic device improperly the following progressive consequences will apply:
1st Offense: The electronic device will be confiscated, secured in a safe location, and returned at the end of the day.
2nd Offense: The electronic device will be will be confiscated, secured in a safe location and a parent/student conference will be held with the principal before the electronic device is returned.
3rd Offense and hereafter – The electronic device will be confiscated and secured in a safe location. The student will be subject to ISS and lose cell phones/portable electronic device privileges for 30 days. The parent/guardian may pick up the cell phone at the end of the 30 days.
These consequences will apply regardless if the electronic device is theit own or not and further consequences can apply.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Each family must contact the school if they change their residence during
the school year. This applies to both
transported and non-transported students.
CHAPERONE GUIDELINES
FOR FIELD TRIPS
CLASS/ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS
Classes or other regular student organizations desiring meetings should
plan to talk to their sponsor and /or sponsors one week in advance of the
meeting in order for clearance to be received from the principal’s office and
the meeting be included in the daily bulletin.
Normally no class meetings or other meetings will be approved during the
last five days of each semester since many tests are normally scheduled during
this time. All meetings will be held during
eighth period, unless otherwise approved by the administration. Academic
make-up work by a student will take precedence over attending meetings. A student on the D/F list will need to stay
in study hall instead of attending meetings.
CODE-A-PHONE (ACTIVITY HOTLINE)
Information concerning activities and other school events will be
recorded on the Code-A-Phone, and can be reached at 744-5518.
DAILY BULLETINS
Daily bulletins are issued and posted on each floor of our building each
morning. Pertinent information will be read in the first hour classes. Students should listen to the bulletins as it
often has information students need. All announcements for the daily bulletin
need to be turned in to the office by 2:00 p.m. the day before they are to
appear in the bulletin.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law,
requires that
·
the annual
or yearbook
·
honor roll
or other recognition lists
·
graduation
programs
·
sports
activity sheets
Directory information, which is information that is generally not
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed
to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not
limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local
educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon
request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses, and
telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want
their student’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.
If you do not want
1. Student’s name,
address, telephone listing
2. Date and place of
birth
3. Pictures
4. Participation in
officially recognized activities
5. Weight and height of
members of athletic teams
6. Dates of attendance
7. Honors and awards
achieved
8. Electronic mail
address
9.
Grade level,
major field of study
DRESS CODE
Any apparel worn by students must be neat and in no way distracting or disruptive to the academic process.
Removal of hats, hoods, and caps when entering a building is a sign of good manners and respect. Students will remove head apparel as they enter our school during the school day.
School policy prohibits the wearing of apparel that is backless, has a low neckline, or exposes the midriff or cleavage. No spaghetti straps, strapless shirts and cutaway tops or sides will be allowed. All undergarments must be covered by both boys and girls. No distressed or ripped jeans/pants with holes above the knee will be allowed.
Shorts and skirts must not expose any part of your personal anatomy or be too short or too tight. Both shorts and pants must be worn in a way that the belt line of the apparel is at or above the waistline of the wearer. Skirts/dresses shall not be revealing or distractive to the school environment.
Other prohibited clothing includes biker shorts, clothing that is revealing, and see-through garments. Jackets or coats are not to be worn in the classroom without teacher and/or administrative approval. Students will not wear head apparel in the building during the school day. In addition, clothing that refers to alcohol, any form of tobacco, has improper designs or language that is vulgar, abusive, distracting, and/or suggestive or has a double meaning is prohibited. The dress code applies to clothing worn during the school day as well as to school activities. The above descriptions are in no way definitive. The administration and staff have the responsibility and reserve the right to determine apparel that is unacceptable and/or disruptive.
Students will be asked to change unacceptable items, which may mean that the student may have to return home to change the inappropriate clothing. Students that continually wear unacceptable clothing may receive disciplinary measures.
Continuous violation of the dress code will result in further disciplinary action.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
The Board of Education recognizes its share of the responsibility for the
health, welfare, and safety of the students who attend
While it is not the intention of the Board of Education, faculty or
administration to restrict the education of any eligible person in the school
district, it is recognized that good school discipline and school citizenship
are necessary for the proper learning environment to take place. It is not fair to those students desiring to
make the most of their educational activity opportunities to be exposed to
unnecessary distractions as caused by fellow students under the influence of
drugs or alcohol or in possession of these substances.
1. For the purpose of this policy a drug shall be defined as any
substance capable of altering the body’s chemistry or behavior patterns
internally and/or externally for a brief or extended amount of time. The substance may be taken into the body by
inhalation through the respiratory system, absorption through the skin or body
openings, ingestion through the digestive system, or injection into any of the
body’s fluid systems.
2. Any
student of the
3. The student body
shall be informed that the Board of Education and the school’s staff consider
drug and alcohol enforcement to be a continuing duty. Therefore, all “over-the-counter” drugs will
also need to be cleared with the nurse or respective principal or
superintendent before being taken. While
this action may seem overly harsh, it is the only way this policy may be fairly
enforced to put all students on an equal basis.
Students will need to daily notify one of the above people of their need
for medication as long as the medication is taken.
4. The school
administration or teachers shall have the right to search the person, clothing,
lockers, books, vehicles, or any other personal belongings of any student under
their supervision that they suspect to be in violation of this policy and as
often as they deem necessary, whether during school hours, at or away from the
school buildings, or at any school event, formal or spontaneous, whether at the
school or at some alternate location.
5. Any student found by
the administration and/or staff to be in violation of this policy shall be
automatically suspended from all activities for a minimum of forty-five
days. The student shall also receive a
five to thirty day unexcused suspension from school and will not be re-admitted
without being accompanied by a parent or
guardian at the time of readmittance.
Because this student does not exhibit qualities befitting special honors
or privileges, all honors, earned letters, offices, special trips, etc., shall
be forfeited by the students for any school activity of record during the
suspension.
A. The forty-five day period is
counting only days school is actually in session or days when a school activity
is held. The forty-five day period may
span actual semesters or school calendar years.
B. An activity shall be defined as any
school event outside of the academic class time necessary for units of
credit. Examples of activities would
include athletic events and contests, field trips, club meetings, student
government activities, cheerleading activities, and any other qualified by the
above definition.
6. All substances
confiscated shall be routinely analyzed by a state approved lab as to their
content. Substances in violation of
current state law shall cause the school to notify proper law enforcement
authorities and file any appropriate charges deemed necessary.
7. A second violation of
this policy shall result in expulsion from school for one calendar semester
with loss of credit units for the semester.
This section shall apply to any calendar semester regardless of what
time in the semester the violation occurs (e.g., a violation occurring in the
last week of the calendar semester shall carry the same penalty as a violation
occurring in the first week of the semester).
A student must have approval before being re-admitted to school classes
and events.
8. A third violation of
this policy shall result in permanent expulsion from the
PHILOSOPHY FOR
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
The extracurricular activity program is provided
to supplement the student's education. It is an important part of total school
program and contributes to the scope of the learning experience. A variety of
activities are offered to appeal to as many students as possible. Those who
choose to participate are provided opportunities to:
1. Compete
and associate with students from other schools.
2. Develop
social skills difficult to duplicate in the classroom.
3. Gain
recognition, satisfaction, and a more positive self-concept.
4. Develop
behaviors that foster good citizenship and sportsmanship.
5. Learn
to contribute as a group member and become part of a team.
The opportunity to
participate in extracurricular activities may benefit individuals in many ways
other than listed. Emphasis is placed on the word opportunity; Only the
student can change this to a reality. The school can make a program available,
but the students must provide the desire, enthusiasm, and effort, which make
them valuable.
While encouraging
participation, students must understand that extracurricular activities are a privilege, not a right;
and therefore the school expects that certain standards of conduct and behavior
will be observed. Students should realize that they represent themselves, their
community, their peers, and the school; that is, a student must meet the
expectations of all concerned and has broad obligations to meet as an
individual preparing to be an adult. It is expected that students make
arrangements to make up work before
participating
in the activity.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In addition to MSHSAA requirements, the
1.)
Students in grades 7-12 receiving a failing grade at the district’s first
scheduled grade check of the year will be placed on probation and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be notified. Probationary
students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Students
may be removed from probation when grades meet the standards and necessary
steps are completed with the teachers and the principal’s office on a week to
week basis (Monday thru Saturday). Students who transfer into the district
after the first grade check forfeit probationary status.
2.) At any grade check other than the
first check a student receiving a Failing grade will be ineligible for any extracurricular activities on a week to week
basis (Monday thru Saturday). Students may
participate in practice, but not in any scheduled competitions.
Ineligible students will be required to attend the SUCCESS tutoring program.
Students may be eligible when grades meet the standards and necessary
steps are completed with the teachers and the principal’s office. The coach may require a greater
performance standard than that of eligibility. This policy/regulation affects any student in grades 7-12,
involved in an activity other than the regular school day or other than
activities that are graded or classroom requirements. The exception would be
the Jr/Sr Prom.
Grade Checks: Grades will be checked after the
second week of the new school year, at the midterm of each quarter, and at the
end of each quarter. At the beginning of a new school year all students will be
eligible for the first two weeks, provided they meet the eligibility guidelines
established by the MSHSAA.
Special education students must be
making satisfactory progress in the special education program in order to
maintain their activity eligibility.
These eligibility guidelines apply for the following junior high (where
offered) and high school activities:
Football, Volleyball, Wrestling, G/B Golf, G/B Cross Country, G/B
Basketball, G/B Track, Cheerleading, Student Council, National Honor Society,
Family Community Career Leaders of America Officers, Future Farmers of America
Officers, Quiz Bowl, Forensics, Drama Club, G/B “R” Club, Twirlers, Flag Corp,
Dance Team, Royalty Candidates and/or Attendants, and Class Officers.
PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION
Any public display of affection that offends other students, teachers,
support staff, or administration is considered inappropriate. Young adults
should control their emotions and learn the proper time and place to show their
affection. Failure to comply with this
policy will result in the following: verbal warning to offenders, parents notified
of unacceptable behavior, and possible suspension.
GRADING SCALE
The following is the grading scale that will be used in the
Percent Grade Honor Points
|
95-100 |
A |
4 |
|
90-94 |
A- |
3.67 |
|
87-89 |
B+ |
3.33 |
|
84-86 |
B |
3 |
|
80-83 |
B- |
2.67 |
|
77-79 |
C+ |
2.33 |
|
74-76 |
C |
2 |
|
70-73 |
C- |
1.67 |
|
67-69 |
D+ |
1.33 |
|
64-66 |
D |
1 |
|
60-63 |
D- |
0.67 |
|
Below 60 |
F |
0 |
All grades will be weighted according to difficulty. The classes are weighted as follows:
Incomplete grades – Any
student who is assigned an incomplete at the end of a semester will have two
weeks from the end of the semester to make up the missing work.
Pass/Fail
Body Conditioning, Cadet Teaching
Level 1.0
Agriculture Science I, Agriculture Science II, Agriculture Construction,
Agriculture Landscaping, Agriculture Power, Agriculture Structures, Algebra ½
(9), American Government, American History, Architectural Engineering, Band,
Building Construction, C.A.D., Child Development, Chorus, Consumer Math I,
Consumer Math II, Creative Clothing, Dance, Family Living, Flags, General Art,
Housing, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Technology Language Arts I,
Language Arts II, Learning Disability/EMH, Mechanical Drafting, Mechanical
Engineering, Nutrition & Wellness, Physical Education, Physical Science,
SAE, Twirling, Woods I, Woods II, World History, Vocational Technical Classes,
which include the following: Auto Tech,
Building Trades, Child Care, Collision Repair, Culinary Arts, Health Services,
Mechanical Industrial Tech, Welding & Machine Shop
Level 1.1
Accounting I, Art II, Advanced Biology, Applied Communication, Algebra I,
Band 3, Biology, Business Tech I, Desk Top Publishing, High School Health,
Integrated Chemistry, Language Arts III, Multi Media I, Personal Finance, Speech
I, Video Production
Level 1.2
Accounting II, Agriculture Management, Agriculture Marketing/Sales,
Algebra II, Band 4, Business Law, Business Tech I & II, Mass Media I, Multi
Media II, Spanish I, Speech II
Level 1.3
Algebra III/ Advanced Chemistry, Anatomy/Physiology, Business Economics, Geometry,
Mass Media II, Multi Media III Spanish
II, Themes.
Level 1.4
All college credit courses are 1.4. Dual credit college courses are the
following; Business Tech I &
II, College Algebra, Calculus, Environmental
Geology, Issues in Environment, Physical Geography, Spanish III, Spanish IV, Statistics, and Understanding the
Earth, Online College Dual Credit
Courses are the following: American History to 1865, American
History 1865 to the present, Psychology, and Sociology. Other 1.4 classes are the following: Physics
and Research.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following are the state and local requirements for graduation from
Language Arts 4
credits
Social Science 3
credits
Math 3
credits
Science 3
credits
Practical Arts 1 credit
Fine Arts 1 credit
P.E. & Health 1.5
credits
Speech I .5
credits
Personal Finance .5
credits
Electives 8.5
credits
Total 26
credits
The selection of elective subjects must have the approval of the
principal. Where any subject has been
discontinued before it is completed, no partial credit shall be given. A fourth year of Language Arts will be waived
for any student who is enrolled in the Vo-Tech program at
Class rank is figured by averaging grades for all full time students. Teachers use the school’s grade point system, and assign grades for students in each class they teach. The students’ grades are added and then divided by the number of classes taken.
Grade point average is figured each semester by multiplying the given grade by the weight of the class. If a student gets an A in a 1.00 point weighted class, he/she will receive 3.67 points. (See weighted classes). Generally a student will have 7 or 8 classes per semester.
Cumulative grade point average is figured from first
semester 9th grade through last semester 12th grade. To be eligible for valedictorian and
salutatorian students must be enrolled full time in the last two semesters in
high school at
To receive a high school diploma from Rock Port R-II and to
be included in class rank and honor roll, transfer public school students and
transfer home-school students must meet the following requirements. They must become full time students and have
an official public school or an official home schooled transcript. School administration and or their designee will
evaluate those transcripts for class placement, class rank, and honor
roll. Transfer students must meet all of
To become a full time student at
Any exceptions to the above criteria will need to be approved by the Board of Education.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Guidance services are varied and include the following:
1. Orientation: Preparing students to meet the changes in
their environment from elementary to junior high school or from junior high
school to senior high school.
2. Information
Services: Collecting, organizing, and
distributing vocational and education information. Students interested in a
particular career are invited to check with the counselor for information that
he/she may have,
3. Counseling: A student-counselor relationship is one in
which a student has the freedom to express his ideas and feelings. The student is encouraged to seek information
and to examine the alternatives before making decisions. Counseling seeks to help students assume
responsibility for their behavior and for making plans and decisions. It is one of the major guidance functions.
The counselor is prepared to give vocational information and to assist in
long-range planning. Failures in school
may be discussed with the counselor. The
student with a complex personal problem should probably go directly to the
counselor.
However, problems often overlap and no hard and fast rule prevails as to
whom a student should consult about a question - he should go to the person who
he thinks can help him most. This may be
his parents, his classroom teacher, his counselor, peer counselors, or the
principal.
Peer counselors are trained and available to help students with their
problems. Students may talk to a peer
counselor during school time if schedules permit. A time and place will be provided by the peer
counselors or high school counselor. The
high school counselor has a list of this year’s peer counselors available to
the students.
Students wishing to talk with the counselor may set up an appointment
with her themselves, or ask the principal to make an appointment for them.
HEALTH STANDARDS AND NURSING SERVICES
Communicable Diseases
The prevention and control of communicable diseases in the school
requires the combined efforts of local physicians, parents, and the school. If
a student is ill or has a fever, he should be kept home, quiet, and in
bed. Illnesses are most contagious in
the early stages during the fever. If a student becomes ill at school or has an
accident, parents will be notified regarding his physical status after her/his
condition has been evaluated. Parents
will also be advised of the student’s need to be home, or the need to be
further evaluated by their physician.
Nursing Services
The school health service seeks to assist the physical, emotional, and
social health of pupils through such means as health histories, teacher
observation, and nurse appraisal.
Screening procedures consist of visual, auditory, measurements of height
and weight, blood pressure, dental, and scoliosis. Screening programs are not diagnostic, but
may indicate a health need which should be referred for further evaluation by a
doctor in that particular field of medicine.
The student’s authorized prescriber shall provide a
written request that the student be given prescription or over-the-counter
medication during school hours. The
request shall state the name of the student, name of drug, dosage, frequency of
administration, route of administration, and the prescriber’s name. The diagnosis/indication for use of the
medicine shall be provided. When
possible, the prescriber should state potential adverse effects and applicable
emergency instructions.
In lieu of the prescriber’s written request, the District will accept a prescription label properly affixed to the medication in question. Said label must contain the name of the student, name of the drug, dosage, frequency of administration, route of administration, diagnosis and the prescriber’s name.
A parent/guardian or other responsible party designated by
the parent/guardian will deliver all medication to be administered at school to
the school nurse or designee. All
medication, prescription or over-the-counter, must be in a pharmacy or
manufacturer-labeled container. The
District shall provide secure, locked storage for medication to prevent
diversion, misuse, or ingestion by another individual.
Cleanliness
Students are expected to come to school clean and well groomed. When a
student has not been responsible for their own cleanliness, then it may be
necessary for the administration to inform her/him and their parents of the
immediate need to correct the situation.
Immunization Requirements
Students shall not be permitted to attend school unless she/he has been
immunized as required under the rules and regulations of the Missouri
Department of Health. The following immunizations are required:
Disease Grades Doses
DTP/DT/Td K-10 4
11-12 3
Polio K-12 4
Measles K-12 2
Mumps K-6 2
7-12 1
Rubella K-6 2
7-12 1
Hepatitis B K-12 3
Varicella K-4 1
or proof of disease (chickenpox)
HONOR ROLL
An Honor Roll will be published at the end of each quarter to formally
recognize the scholastic achievement of the students. To qualify for the High Honor Roll, the
student must maintain at least an A- average, with no grade lower than a B. To qualify for the Honor Roll, the student must
have at least a B average, with no grade lower than a C.
The purpose of the Internet in
the Rock Port R‑II School District is to support research and education
in and among academic institutions in the
Along with access to computers and people all over the world comes the availability of material that may not be considered of educational value in a school setting. We have taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials by teaching students responsible use by using software to block student access to inappropriate materials.
The use of District technology and electronic resources is a privilege, which may be revoked at any time. Students are only allowed to conduct electronic network-based activities that are classroom related. Access to electronic mail (E-mail) is a privilege and designed to assist students in the acquisition of knowledge and in efficiently communicating with others. The District E-mail system is designed solely for educational purposed. E-mail files are subject to review of District and school personnel.
Students who engage in “hacking” are subject to loss of privileges and District discipline, as well as the enforcement of any District policy, state and/or federal laws that may have been violated. Hacking may be described as the unauthorized review, duplication, dissemination, removal, damage, or alteration of files, passwords, computer systems or programs, or other property of the District, a business, or any other governmental agency obtained through unauthorized means.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, students are not permitted to obtain, download, view or otherwise gain access to “inappropriate matter,” which includes materials that may be deemed inappropriate to minors, unlawful, abusive, obscene, pornographic, descriptive or destructive devices, or otherwise objectionable under current District policy or legal definitions.
Vandalism will result in cancellation of computer privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy data of the Internet or the district's computer equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, uploading or creation of computer viruses.
The following activities
associated with the district's computer equipment and the Internet are not
permitted:
1.
Using someone else’s Internet access or password or
sharing your Internet access or password with anyone.
2. Displaying offensive messages or pictures especially those without an educational purpose or opening or sending offensive messages or pictures from school computers.
3.
Harassing, insulting, or attacking others via the
computer equipment especially using email.
4. Employing the network for non-educational or commercial purposes including printing non-school items or intentionally wasting limited resources.
5. Trespassing in others' folders, work, or files ‑ including network tiles or authorized files on individual hard drives.
6. Visiting chat room or bulletin board sites on the Internet without prior approval of the instructor/administrator.
7.
Damaging, or attempting to damage computers, computer
systems/software or computer networks.
8.
Violating copyright laws. Loading software on any computer, the network
or networked equipment without legal license and permission.
9.
Bringing diskettes from home to use on the network
without approval of the instructor/administration.
All terms and conditions as
stated in this document are applicable to the students and employees of the
Rock Port R‑11 School District. These terms and conditions shall be
governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of
Consequences for Violating the Acceptable Use Policy include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
1. Suspension of District Network privileges;
2. Revocation of Network privileges;
3. Suspension of Internet access;
4. Revocation of Internet access;
5. Suspension of computer access;
6. Revocation of computer access;
7. School suspension;
8. Expulsion.
LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS
* Students who become ill during the school day should report to the
office. The principal or his
representative will call parents before any student is allowed to leave.
* Students whose parents request early dismissal from school should bring
a note from home indicating the time of dismissal and the reason for needing to
be dismissed early. Such notes should be
turned in to the principal’s office before 8:05. A special excuse will be issued and the
student is to present the special excuse to his teacher.
·
Students are
not to leave the school grounds during the school day without prior permission
from the principal. All students who leave the building during the school
day must have parental permission and need to sign out in the office.
Leaving without permission or signing out will be considered truancy.
LIBRARY RULES
A set of rules for the library has been established in order to keep the
library in good order and to provide each student with good access to books,
reference materials, and computers.
The rules are: Books may be
checked out for three weeks. A fine of 5
cents per day per book will be charged for overdue books. Reference books may be used in the library
only; they may not be checked out.
Magazines and newspapers are available to students to read in the
library, or may be taken to 8th hour study halls and returned to the
library before the conclusion of the day. Students must have a written pass to
be in the library unless accompanied by a faculty member. Computers are to be
used for the purpose of completing assignments or doing research work. Students
playing computer games will be asked to give up computers and will be sent back
to classrooms. The library is to be used for research purposes, whether that is
with print materials or computers. Disruptive students will be sent back to
classrooms and may lose the privilege of using the library. If a student has an
overdue book, she/he loses library privileges until the overdue book is
returned and fines paid.
Library hours are from 7:50 to 3:30 Monday-Thursday and 7:50-3:15 on
Friday. Students may make special arrangements with library personnel if
additional library time is needed.
LOCKERS
Lockers have been provided in the halls and the gymnasium dressing
rooms. Students must not abuse their
lockers by over-crowding them and they should be kept clean so that paper and
other materials cannot be seen when the locker is shut, or so that books do not
fall out when the locker door is opened.
If lockers are not kept in order, they may be taken away from the
student.
Locks are not required on lockers; however, it may be to the advantage of
each student to place a lock on their lockers.
This will help prevent the loss of items. Locks are available, for a deposit, from the
office. Schools issued locks are the
only locks that will be allowed for use on the lockers. The office requires access to all
lockers. For your own benefit, always
lock your locker. The school will not
accept responsibility for stolen items.
LOST AND FOUND
A lost and found department is maintained in the principal’s office. If you have anything of value, turn it in to
the office, and likewise, if you should lose something inquire at the
office. All losses should be reported to
the principal. Do not leave money or
other valuables in the lockers, lockers rooms, or unattended. The school will not accept responsibility
for lost or stolen items.
NEW STUDENTS
Students transferring into
At the end of their sophomore year a student in good standing with
academics, attendance and behavior can apply to attend the NW Vo-Tech
School. The application process is done
by the 7-12 counselor in preparation for a student’s junior year. Students selected to attend NW Vo-Tech school
must arrive at RPHS at 6:30 a.m. to get on a commuter bus from Tarkio that
takes the students to
PERMISSION TO DROP COURSES
Students are to be permitted to drop courses and enroll in other courses
no later than the first five days of both the first and second semesters.
Permission to drop a course must be obtained from the principal after
consulting with the classroom teacher and the guidance counselor. The Drop/Add slip must also be signed by a
parent or guardian for the class change to take place.
RETENTION OF STUDENTS
Junior High Retention
To be retained, the student must have failed two or more core classes. The individual may be passed conditionally if
they fail only two or fewer core classes.
However, failing three or more core classes is an automatic retention.
Failing the course is determined by the following criteria:
1. Receiving failing
grades both semesters.
2. Receiving a yearly
average grade below 60% for any class.
Conditional advancement will be determined by the faculty and
administration in conjunction with the parent / guardian. The conditions will be put in writing and if
not fully complied with will result in retention the next school year.
REPORT CARDS
Report cards are handed to the students or mailed home at the end of each
nine-week period. Report cards will not
be withheld, however permanent records will not be transferred and graduation
program participation may be suspended until all debts, such as lost books,
lunch charges, etc. are cleared with the school.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
The following is the
Aug. 11-13 HS / JH Class Registration
Aug. 14,17,18 Staff Workshop & Teacher Work Day
Aug. 19 First Day of School – 12:00
Dismissal
Sept. 7 Labor Day - No School
Sept. 16 Staff Development – No School
Oct. 16 First Quarter Ends
Oct. 19 Second Quarter Begins
Oct. 21 12:00 Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences 12:15-4:00 p.m.
Oct. 22 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 No School
Nov. 11 12:00
Dismissal Staff Development
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Vacation - No School
Dec. 18 Winter Break Starts – 12:00 Dismissal/End of
Second Quarter, First Semester
Dec. 22-Jan. 1 Winter
Break – No School
Jan. 4 School Resumes – Third
Quarter Begins
Jan 18 Martin Luther King Day – No
School (first inclement weather make
up day)
Feb. 10 Dismiss 12:00 – Staff Development
Feb. 15 President’s
Day – No School (second inclement weather make up day)
Mar. 15 Fourth Quarter Begins
Mar. 19 12:00 p.m. Dismissal Parent/Teacher
Conferences 12:30-4:00 p.m.
April 2-5 Spring Break – No School
April 13 Blue Jay Relays – 12:00
Dismissal
May 18 Last
Student Day 12:00 Dismissal, 4th Quarter Ends
May 19,29,21 Staff
Workdays
(Jan. 18, Feb. 15,
April 2, May 19, 20 will be the order that snow days will be made up)
SCHOOL CLOSING PROCEDURES
The decision to close school because of inclement weather is normally
reached between 5:30 to 6:00 a.m. after a survey of pertinent conditions has
been made. If the administration or
employees designated by them judge school should be closed that day, notices
will be given as soon as possible to channel 60 and radio stations KFEQ (680
AM), KMA (960 AM), KSJQ (92.7 FM) and KMBZ (99.3 FM).
If school is dismissed early in the afternoon because of inclement
weather, notice will be given to the above stations as soon as the decision has
been made to close school.
Administrators will make every effort possible to contact the parents of
grade school children that school is dismissing early so that proper
supervision of the children will be secured when they reach home.
On days when school is not in session, there will be no activities in the
school building. No scheduled
inter-school contests will be held at the school or traveled to at other
schools on days when school is not in session because of weather-related
problems with the following exception:
If the event is part of a regularly scheduled tournament, consideration
will be made to travel to the event by the administration. No consideration will be made to travel to
the event, however, if the area is included under a weather warning by the
National Weather Service. Sessions of
tournament being held at our school will also require the approval of the
administration during inclement weather before they may be held.
Students that have school property issued to them for their use will be
held responsible for such property. This
will include any and all books, materials, athletic uniforms and equipment,
etc. Any such items, if lost, stolen, or
damaged in any manner, will be the responsibility of the student who has the
items issued to them to see that they are paid for or replaced. If any student does not wish to accept this
responsibility, they should not receive such school property.
Lockers are considered school property and may be searched without the
presence of the student. Reasonable
suspicion allows for the search of book bags and students should the need
arise.
SCHOOL PURCHASES
Students and faculty of
SOCIAL EVENTS
Dances, parties, and other school-sponsored events are primarily for
students enrolled in
All dances must be scheduled through the principal. Dances will be held
for junior high and high school students.
High school dances will be for 9-12 students and Rock Port Alumni. Junior High dances will be for 7-8 students. Junior high students will not attend high
school dances. Prom is for students in
the Senior and Junior classes and their dates. No Jr. High students will be
allowed to attend prom.
No student after entering the dance may leave the building and return. Once someone goes outside they may not
re-enter the building. The doors will be
open for forty-five minutes after the scheduled start of the dance. No one will be admitted after the doors close
unless special arrangements are made with the principal in advance.
STUDENT CONDUCT
The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility,
respect for the rights of others, and to insure the orderly operation of the
district schools. No code can be
expected to list each and every offense which may result in the use of
disciplinary action. It is the purpose
of this Code to list certain offenses, which, if committed by a student, will
result in the imposition of a specific penalty.
Students will be assured due process and the right to tell their side of
the situation. School officials are required to report certain acts of violence
to Atchison County Juvenile Office.
However, in each case of misconduct, the age and past behavior record of
the student shall be considered before disciplinary action is taken. Students who are under suspension are
prohibited from attending or participating in any school related function
during the span of the suspension.
Typical consequences for violating the Student Conduct Code are after
school or before school detentions, In School Suspension, or Out of School
Suspension. Most general problems are
handled with detentions, which are typically 45 minutes in length and can be
issued by the Principal or a classroom teacher.
More severe items are handled primarily with In School Suspension. ISS is a consequence given by the Principal;
a student is isolated from the other students for the whole school day (either
with the Guidance Counselor or in the Principal’s office). Students are given their classroom work and
they may work on it throughout the day on their own. Students are responsible for turning their
work in to their teacher the next day.
Students in ISS are not allowed to participate in or attend school
activities the day of the ISS. Students
may participate in practices, where they may face additional consequences for
their behavior. Tests can be taken during ISS or may be made up at the
discretion of the teacher. Most severe
items may be dealt with through Out of School Suspension. Students are not allowed to participate in
any school activities/practices at home or away during Out of School
Suspension. Students are responsible for
contacting the school to request homework and having someone pick it up for
them. Assignments are due the day the
student returns to school and tests are made up at the discretion of the
teacher.
When dealing with discipline issues all students are entitled to due
process. Suspensions longer than ten
school days are entitled to formal due process.
Students have the right to know the infraction they are being accused of
and they have the right to explain their side of the issue. Final decisions as to consequences will be
left to principal. Consequences will be
fair and consistent throughout the student body. Formal due process is required for suspension
longer than ten days. Written
notification will be made to the student and to their parent/guardian. If there are witnesses there will be written
notice of witnesses to testify against the student and to what they will
testify. The student will have the
opportunity to appeal. The student will
have the right to have legal counsel. Appeals
are made to the school superintendent for a final decision.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
The discipline code set out in this regulation is
intended to be illustrative but not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct
and the consequences for each. Misconduct, which is not specifically listed in
this regulation, may be deemed to warrant discipline up to and including expulsion
following provision of all due process procedures. In addition, the
disciplinary consequence listed for each offense may be increased or decreased
by the Administration or the Board of Education due to mitigating or
aggravating circumstances.
All students attending school in District schools
will be expected to accept the obligation and responsibility to attend school
on a regular basis and to comply with the District’s discipline code set forth
below. Those students who choose not to
fulfill their responsibilities at school will be held accountable for their
conduct. Consequences for individual
acts of misconduct are calculated to discipline the student, to deter future
misconduct, and to provide a safe and positive environment in which students
can maximize their learning potential.
Students who engage in significant acts of misconduct off campus, which
materially and adversely impact the education of district students, will be
subject to discipline up to and including expulsion.
1. ALCOHOL--Possession of or
presence under the influence of alcohol
First Offense: 1-180 days in-school or out-of-school
suspension, notification to law enforcement officials and documentation in
student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.
2. ARSON -- Intentionally causing or attempting to cause a fire or
explosion
First Offense: 1-180 days
in-school or out-of-school suspension, notification to law
enforcement
officials and documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion,
notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation
in student's discipline record
3. ASSAULT- (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2673 - Reporting of
Violent Behavior)
Assault of a Student or Staff Member --Use
of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm.
First Offense: In-School suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in the student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 Days out-of-school suspension or
expulsion, possible notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation in student's discipline record.
Fighting--Physically
striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault.
First Offense: Principal/Student
Conference, in-school suspension, or 1 - 180 days out-of-school
suspension,
and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: In-school
suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible
documentation in student's discipline record.
4.
BULLYING- Intentional
intimidation or infliction of physical, emotional, or mental harm (see Policy
2655)
First Offense: 1-30 Days in-school or out-of-school suspension
Subsequent Offenses:
1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion
4.
BUS
MISCONDUCT – conduct that
interrupts the safe and orderly operation of the school transportation system.
First Offense: Conference with principal
and official warning.
Subsequent
Offenses:
suspension of bus riding privileges, usually 1-2 days.
Excessive dangerous behavior will result in
immediate action.
5. CARELESS DRIVING - Driving on school property carelessly or without
due caution so as to endanger person or property.
First Offense: 3-day suspension, loss of parking privileges for 30 days.
Subsequent Offense: 10-day
suspension, loss of parking privileges for one semester.
5.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible
documentation in student's discipline record.
6. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR-- Conduct which has the intentional effect of
disturbing education or the safe transportation of a student.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, in-school suspension, or
1-10 days
out-of-school
suspension.
Subsequent Offense: In-school
suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or
expulsion,
and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
7. DRUGS/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Possession or presence
under the influence of a controlled substances or substances represented to be
a controlled substance while at school, on the school playground, on the school
parking lot, on a school bus or at a school activity, whether on or off of
school property.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,
notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's
discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion,
notification to law enforcement officials, and
documentation
in student's discipline record.
First Offense: 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,
expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in
student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion, notification to law
enforcement officials, and documentation in student's discipline record.
8. EXTORTION -- Verbal threats or physical conduct designed to obtain
money or anything of value.
First Offense: Principal/Student
conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, or expulsion, and possible
documentation in student's discipline record.
9. FALSE ALARM
First Offense: 10 days suspension.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion
9. FIREARMS and WEAPONS (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2620-Firearmes
and Weapons in School
Possession of a firearm or
weapon
First Offense: Minimum of
one-year suspension, referral to appropriate legal authorities
10. HARASSMENT -Use of words or actions, verbal written or
symbolic meant to harass or injure another person; i.e., threats of violence or
defamation of a person's race, religion, gender or ethnic origin. Constitutionally protected speech will not be
punished. (Refer to Policy and
Regulation 2130 - Harassment)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school
suspension.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
11. IMPROPER
DISPLAY OF AFFECTION -- Consensual kissing, fondling, or embracing
First Offense:
Principal/Student conference, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school
suspension, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense:
In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and
possible documentation in student's discipline record.
12. IMPROPER LANGUAGE
Bomb Threats –
Bomb threats or any threats of terrorism, made in nay form (oral, written, or
otherwise) toward the students, staff, or school in general
Threatening Language-
Use of verbal, physical or written threats to do bodily harm to person or
personal property.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation
in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
Use of Obscene or Vulgar Language-
Language which depicts sexual acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
Disruptive or Demeaning Language or
Conduct- Use of hate language to demean other
persons due to the race, gender, disability, natural origin, or religious
beliefs. This provision also includes
conduct, verbal, written, or symbolic speech that materially and substantially
disrupts class, school activities, transportation, or school functions.
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school
suspension, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
13. INAPPROPRIATE
SEXUAL CONDUCT- (Refer to Policy and Regulation 2130 - Harassment)
Physical touching of another
student in the area of the breast, buttocks, or genitals
First Offense: Principal/Student conference, in-school
suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible
documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
Use of sexually intimidating
language, objects, or pictures.
First Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion,
and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension
or expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline record.
Indecent
Exposure- Includes display of breast, buttocks and
genitals in a public location
First Offense: In-school suspension, 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's
discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension
or expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline record.
14. THEFT
-- Theft, attempted theft or willful possession of stolen property.
First Offense: In-school suspension or 1-180 days
out-of-school suspension, restitution, possible notification to law enforcement
officials, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension
or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in
student's discipline record.
14. MISBEHAVIOR
AT EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES --.
First Offense: Two-week suspension from attending or participating in any
extra-curricular activities
Subsequent Offense: Suspension
from all extra-curricular activities for the year
Students who are ejected from an event as
a spectator will be subject to further discipline, up to and including
suspension.
15. TOBACCO-
Possession or use of tobacco or tobacco products on school property or at
school functions.
First Offense: 1 to 3 day suspension
Subsequent Offense: 5-Day In-school suspension or 1-10 days
out-of-school suspension.
16. TRUANCY
- Absence from school without authorization (See also Policy and Regulation
2340 - Truancy and Educational Neglect.)
First Offense: Principal/Student conference and/or 1-3
days in-school suspension.
Subsequent Offense: 3-10 days in-school suspension.
17. VANDALISM - Intentional damage or attempt to damage
property belonging to the staff, students, or District.
First Offense: In-school suspension, restitution, 1-180
days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible notification to law
enforcement officials, and possible documentation in student's discipline
record.
Subsequent Offense: 11-180 days out-of-school suspension
or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation in
student's discipline record.
VI. After-School Detention
Teacher may assign
students to an after school detention when the students school behavior
warrants. This detention may be served
on the day it is issued but no later than the next day. It is the student’s responsibility to notify
his/her parents concerning any transportation or after school plans.
A detention study
hall will be held each Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:00 for any students in
violation of the tardy guidelines.
Students will bring homework to work on or will have work provided for
them. Students receiving detention will be notified by Tuesday noon of the
current week. Parent will also be
notified either by telephone or letter.
Students not staying
for detention unless excused by the principal will have an additional
detention. If detention is missed twice, it will result in a 1-day suspension.
VII. Law
Enforcement Authorities will be Notified When Warranted-contact will be made by
the building principal in writing to appropriate authorities. If a juvenile is involved the matter will be
forwarded to the
VIII. Discipline Records
All students will
begin each year with a clean record except for the following:
A. An
in or out of school suspension which cannot be served completely due to the
dismissal of school for the summer may be carried over into the new school
year.
B. Students
do not begin each year with a clean record for failure to comply with the
prohibition against all alcoholic beverages, unauthorized drugs, and narcotics.
STUDENT PARKING LOT
The student parking lot is provided as a convenience item for students
that need to drive to school. Vehicles
are to be parked in a north/south direction only. Vehicles are not to be parked on the street
where the buses unload at any time during the school day. Vehicles parked in an orderly manner allow
more room for vehicles and makes it easier for individuals to leave early when
necessary. Those individuals that do not
park properly in the parking lot will have their parking privileges on school
property removed.
There are many young children that walk to and from school each day. This requires that drivers exercise utmost
caution when driving to and from school each day. Those individuals that do not exercise this
caution will be turned in to the authorities.
When driving on or off school property extreme caution is also a
necessity and those that cannot practice this caution may be prohibited from
driving on any school property.
Again these items are provided by the school and your parents as a
convenience for you. It is suggested
that students who do not wish to accept these responsibilities walk or ride to
school. Do not cause others to suffer
due to your lack of proper judgment or lack of acceptance of responsibility.
STUDY HALL RULES
The following are rules established for study halls. Individual teachers may have additional rules
for the study hall that they supervise.
1. Everyone
leaving must have a pass and sign out on the sign-out sheet. Each pass must show the teacher’s name, the
student’s name, destination, and time that the student left the room. Traffic in and out of study hall is to be
held to a minimum.
2. No more than one
student may be gone at a time for a restroom pass.
3. Students should have
a pass to go to the office.
4. Students
should be quiet. They should have work
to do. If they don’t have work to do, it
is important that they not be allowed to bother students who do.
5. Students
who don’t return on time or who can’t abide by study hall rules should be
restricted to study hall.
6. Students
that are on the D/F list at grade check will need to stay in their study hall
and work on the subject or subjects that are on the D/F list. The study hall teacher will supervise and
make sure students are working on the subjects they are having trouble with
The SUCCESS Program is designed to help students achieve
academically. Students are identified
for the SUCCESS Program at each grade check.
When students have D’s and F’s and are struggling to pass courses, they
are given a weekly schedule for SUCCESS attendance. This usually includes twice weekly attendance
in the Program, if a student raises their grades to passing then they are released
from the Program and do not need to attend.
SUCCESS is held Monday through Thursday, from 3:06-4:00 p.m. A variety of teachers/aides are used as
tutors in the Program depending on the needs of students. Transportation home from the SUCCESS Program
is provided if a student needs a ride.
A parent or guardian can choose for their student to not attend the
Program if they come to the 7-12 Principal’s office and sign a release. Consequences are levied for students that
choose to miss their assigned tutorial time.
TARDINESS
Students are expected to get to school on time and to class before the
bell rings. A student who does not bring required materials to class may
receive a blue tardy (unexcused). Any
student late to school or class must obtain a tardy slip from the office. Either an excused or unexcused slip will be
issued. The only excuse for being
late is if a faculty member is responsible for making you late to class. There are three minutes between classes. This is sufficient time to travel from one
class to another. There is no need to go
to lockers or the restroom every hour.
Plan your time wisely to avoid tardies.
The following are the disciplinary actions taken for excessive tardies:
First Offense: If the student has been late for school or to
any class three times, it will result in a 30 minute after school detention
arranged with the teacher for that period.
Second Offense: If the student has been late
for school or to any class an additional three times (six times total), it will
result in a One hour after school detention arranged with the teacher for that
period.
Third Offense: If the student has been late for school or to
any class an additional three times (nine times total), it will result in a one
hour service detention arranged with the building Principal.
Continuous violation of the tardy
policy will result in further disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the
building
Principal.
TELEPHONE CALLS
In case of emergency, parents may contact their children by calling the
principal’s office. It is requested that
these be kept to a minimum, due to the fact that this practice can become a
stumbling block in the process of the educational program. Telephone messages will be given to students
after 4th period or during study hall.
Students may be allowed to use the phone in the principal’s office during
class changes or from study hall, not from a classroom.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who transfer to Rock
Port R-II Schools during or after their sophomore year (10th grade)
will be permitted to graduate upon satisfactory completion of a program of
studies that would have met the graduation requirements at the school they
formerly attended. Such students would have to meet the requirements in Section
170.011, RSMo (See Appendix C & D) of the
Graduation Requirements for Students in Missouri Public Schools (January 2007).
This publication states that all graduating seniors must have at least 24
credits, including American History and at least 1 semester of American
Government. Graduates must also pass the
ACTIVITY PASSES
Activity passes are available in the office for students, parents, and community members to purchase. This pass entitles free admission to all home sporting events. Student passes - $25.00, Adult pass - $40.00.
ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
At the beginning of the school year, our local chapter of the National
Honor Society invites all juniors and seniors who have achieved an A- GPA to
consider membership in NHS. Other criteria for selection are their records of
character, leadership, and service. The information provided by each interested
student plus Faculty Evaluations are used to determine readiness for NHS. Once
selected by final vote of our Faculty Council, all members are to maintain the
high standards used for their selection at all times. Should they fail
to do so, warnings may be issued which could possibly lead to dismissal. If a
student flagrantly breaks a school or civil law, no warning need be issued, but
due process will be followed. Juniors not selected have a full year to further
improve their service, character, and leadership records so they could be
seriously considered for membership at the beginning of their senior year.
Blue Jay athletics has a long and rich tradition that our students work
toward maintaining each year. Varsity
athletic offerings for the girls include volleyball, cross country, golf,
basketball, and track / field. Junior
Varsity action is available in volleyball and basketball. There is also a freshman team in
volleyball. For the boys, varsity athletics
are in football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track / field, and
golf. Junior varsity boys’ sports
include football, basketball, and wrestling.
Our athletes are committed to excellence and consistently perform at
peak levels.
Junior high athletics include volleyball, football, G/B basketball,
wrestling, G/B track / field. Proper
fundamentals and opportunities to play are emphasized in our junior high
program, which provides rich experiences for the students and greatly enhances
their high school careers.
Supplementing the Blue Jay athletic teams are our cheerleading programs,
which include varsity cheerleaders for football, basketball, and wrestling, as
well as junior varsity cheerleaders for football and basketball. Junior high football and basketball have
cheerleaders. In addition, those
students who letter in athletics can join the boys or girls “R” Club.
ACTIVITY TRANSPORTATION
No team or other group of pupils shall leave the school for any
interscholastic activity unless accompanied by a coach, sponsor, director, or
someone delegated by the principal, who shall remain with the team or group
until it returns to the school. The team
or group shall at all times be subject to authority of the person accompanying
them.
When the school provides transportation to or from an activity, any
student representing
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
No pupil shall be allowed to participate in practices or contests
connected with interscholastic athletics in the Rock Port R-II School District
unless one or both of the pupil’s parents or guardians sign a waiver releasing
the Board of Education of all responsibility and absolving it from claims for
injuries.
No pupil shall be allowed to participate in practices or contests
connected with interscholastic athletics unless the pupil presents a written
statement from a physician indicating that the pupil is physically qualified
for such participation. Students must
have a MSHSAA activity form fully filled out and signed by their
parents/guardians and a doctor to practice.
CITIZENSHIP GUIDELINES FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
PARTICIPATION
Any student who represents
The standards listed below for an activity student shall be enforced
during the school year while the student is listed on the eligibility roster
for a sport or on the membership list of an extracurricular group or
organization. The standards shall also
be in force at any time during the summer months when the student is
representing RPHS as a member of a team or organization of the school district.
Once it has been determined that either by admission, relevant evidence,
or court conviction a student has used, possessed, or distributed alcohol,
drugs, tobacco products or if a student has been convicted/or is under
suspicion of committing any other criminal felony offense the following
disciplinary actions will occur:
FIRST OFFENSE –
student will be suspended from participation for the next contest if the
activity has ten or less contests, the next two contests if the activity has
eleven or more contests. The student
will be expected to practice and may attend activities but will not travel with
the team.
SECOND OFFENSE –
student will be suspended from participation for three contests if the activity
has ten or less contests, six contests if the activity has eleven or more
contests. The student will be expected
to practice and may attend activities but will not travel with the team.
THIRD OFFENSE –
student will be suspended from participation for a period of 365 days.
EXCEPTIONS – There
could be exceptions to this policy based on time or administrative ruling. A student who commits an offense in the fall
and only participates in a spring activity would not be held to the
consequences listed above, provided they have been to court and restitution has
been made.
CONFERENCE AFFILIATION
All teams representing
OUTSTANDING ATHLETE SELECTION PROCEDURE
The following point system has been developed to help in the selection of
the Rock Port High School Outstanding Boy and Outstanding Girl Athlete. The boys and girl with the highest total
number of points will be the winner. If
two individuals tie, then both individuals will be awarded the honor.
1. 10
points for going out for a sport and completing that sport unless injured. Points awarded for only one sport per season.
2. 10 points for
lettering in each sport (not a provisional letter).
3. 10
points for being all-conference first team in football, volleyball, or
basketball. In wrestling or track,
finishing first in an individual event or being a part of a 1st
place relay (.25 of points will count) at the conference wrestling or track
meet.
4. 5
points for being second team all-conference or honorable mention in football,
volleyball, or basketball. In wrestling or track, a second or third place
finish in an individual event or being part of a second or third place relay
(.25 of points will count) at the conference wrestling or track meet.
3.
15 points
for being All-District First Team in football, volleyball, or basketball. In wrestling, finishing first or second in
normal weight class at the district meet.
In track, finishing first or second in an individual event or being part
of a first or second place relay (.25 of points will count) at the district
track meet. In golf, finishing first or
second as an individual at the district meet.
In cross country, finishing first or second as an individual at the
district meet.
4.
10 points
for being Second Team or Honorable Mention All-District in football,
volleyball, or basketball.
In wrestling, finishing third or fourth in normal weight class at the district
meet. In track, finishing third or
fourth in an individual event or being part of a third or fourth place relay
(.25 of points will count) at the district track meet. In golf, finishing third or fourth as an
individual at the district meet. In cross
country, finishing third or fourth as an individual at the district meet.
5.
20 points
for being All-State in football, volleyball, or basketball. In wrestling,
finishing first, second, or third in normal weight class at the state
meet. In track, finishing first, second,
or third in an individual event or being part of a first, second, or third
place relay (.25 of points will count) at the state track meet. In golf, finishing first, second, or third as
an individual at the state meet.
6.
15 points
for being Second Team or Honorable Mention All State in football, volleyball,
or basketball. In wrestling, finishing
fourth, fifth, or sixth in normal weight class at the state meet. In track, finishing fourth, fifth, or sixth
in an individual event or being part of a fourth, fifth, or sixth relay (.25 of
points will count) at the state track meet.
In golf, finishing fourth, fifth, or sixth as an individual at the state
meet. In cross country, finishing
fourth, fifth, or sixth as an individual at the state meet.
REQUIREMENTS TO LETTER
The following is a list of requirements to qualify for a letter in those
activities at
1. Behavior
patterns and injury are factors considered by the administration and coaches on
percentage of points previously earned.
2. One letter per year
will be given by the school.
3. One emblem will be
awarded for each sport.
All Sports
1. Student
must be a member of the team and in good standing at the end of the season.
2. Good school citizen.
3. Maintain
MSHSAA eligibility rating and local standards as prescribed by the coaches and
administration.
4. Letters,
bars, symbols, etc., will not be presented until the appropriate awards
ceremony.
30 points needed to letter
7 points-participation in Conference
Tournament
5 points-participation in all day
competition such as Peru State College
5 points-participation in each
tri-meet
5 points-named to All Conference Quiz
Bowl team
3 points-actively helping to set up
and work whenever
3 points-High Honor Roll (2nd and 3rd quarter)
2 points-“B” Honor Roll (2nd and 3rd quarter
2 points-year of successful participation
2 points-working at fundraisers
1-3 points-coaches discretion
Football
1. One-half plus one of
scheduled quarters in varsity contests.
2. In
case of injury, if a player has played one-half of the quarters possible
previous to the injury, he is entitled to one-half of the remaining quarters.
3. Seniors
without the quarter requirements may letter if the coach feels he has earned it
and if he has participated in the sport all fours years in high school.
Volleyball
1. One-half plus one of
scheduled games in varsity contests.
2. One-half plus one of
scheduled games in varsity tournaments.
3. In
case of injury, if a player has played one-half of the games possible previous
to the injury, she is entitled to one-half of the remaining games.
Girls and Boys Cross Country
1. Compete in, and
finish, six 3.1 mile, or equivalent distance, meet races.
2. Automatic letter for:
A. Sub-19:00
minute meet performance for boys and sub-23:00 minute meet performance for
girls.
B. Qualifying for state level
competition.
Girls and Boys Basketball
1. One-half plus one of
scheduled quarters in varsity contests.
2. In
case of injury, if a player has played one-half of the quarters possible
previous to the injury, he is entitled to one-half of the remaining quarters.
3. Junior
varsity quarters may be used toward earning a varsity letter. Junior varsity quarters will be halved when
used toward a varsity letter. The player
must also have a varsity uniform.
4. Seniors
without the quarter requirements may letter if the coach feels he has earned it
and if he has participated in the sport all fours years in high school.
Girls and Boys Golf
Wrestling
To earn a varsity letter, participants must earn one hundred points. Points may be earned in the following manner:
1. Five points - match
participation and forfeits
2. Fifteen points -
decision
3. Twenty points -
superior decision (8 to 11 points of margin in winning)
4. Twenty-five points -
superior decision (12 or more points margin of victory)
5. Thirty points - fall
6. Fifty points - for
placing in the top four at an eight or more team tournament
7. Automatic letter for
placing in the top four finishers at the district meet.
All junior varsity participants can also earn letter points to be applied
to a varsity letter when they become varsity wrestlers. The above point system will be used for the
junior varsity; only the scale will be halved for all junior varsity
participants. Wrestlers cannot combine
points from two junior varsity seasons.
When a junior varsity team member becomes varsity, only the previous
year’s points apply toward a varsity letter.
Girls and Boys Track
1. Fifteen points in
dual or triangular meets.
2. Any fraction of a point
in any major meet.
Revised Spring 2009
I. Any student (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades) may compete on the Rock Port Forensic Team.
II. A student is not required to be in a Speech/Drama class to compete.
III. The team enters an average of 8 to 10 open or invitational tournaments a season. In addition, the team competes at NFL District and MSHSAA District and State tournaments. Because of entry limitations for NFL and MSHSAA District/State tournaments, students are not required to compete in these tournaments for lettering. However, a student’s competition in these tournaments may count toward lettering.
To earn a letter in forensics a student must:
1. Compete at half plus one of the tournaments the team enters (ex. 10/2=5+1=6) (ex. 8/2=4+1=5)
2. Double enter (compete in two events) at minimum of two (2) tournaments
3. Attend all team meetings (unless excused by coach in advance)
4. Participate in at least one fund-raising event per season
IV. The letter shall be chenille NFL patch for the first year with a bar added each year the student letters.
V. Level of Competition / Preparation and Performance
A. Because of the various levels of competition, a student might have seriously practiced with the coach before the tournament and might do his/her best at the tournament, but might not advance to semi-final or final rounds; this will not negatively affect his/her lettering.
B. However, if the coach believes that the student is not prepared or is not taking the competition seriously in preliminary or final rounds, the coach reserves the right not to count the entry toward lettering. This can be based on the observations of the coach both at practice and at the tournament and on the judges’ comments on the tournament ballots and in person to the coach.
C. If a competition is not accepted toward lettering, a student may appeal the coach’s decision within one week after posting.
D. No later than one week before each tournament, the coach will post all competitions that count toward lettering. The students must check the list on their own time.
E. No later than one week before each tournament, students must sign the list to attend the tournament. Failure to attend a tournament to which a student has committed will result in that student being required to reimburse the school for his/her tournament fees. Each incident will be reviewed by the coach to determine if the student will be disqualified for lettering at the end of the season. The only exception will be any verifiable and documented emergency. (ex. illness, death in family).
VI. Since criteria for lettering and National Forensic League membership differ, a student’s lettering will not affect his/her NFL membership and a student’s NFL membership will not affect his/her lettering.
VII. Students must maintain academic eligibility to qualify for a letter in forensics.
VIII. All letters will be awarded in May at the end of the season.
Drama
Upon successful completion of the play production, the student must earn
a total of 500 points in any combination to earn a letter. The points are awarded as follows:
1. Twenty points for
each rehearsal attended.
2. Thirty bonus points
for perfect rehearsal attendance.
3. Forty points for a speaking
part of fewer than twenty lines in a play.
4. Ten points for every
ten lines over twenty for any speaking parts in a play.
5. Forty
points for having a non-speaking part or being a member of the stage crew for a
play.
6. Twenty points for
participating in a speech or drama contest.
7. Thirty points for
attending a speech or drama camp, seminar, etc.
8. Twenty
points for seeing a live stage play (outside of school), with a limit of five
plays.
9. Five
points for each session of work for extra production work (i.e., painting,
building, publicity).
1.
Active
participation in practices and games.
2.
Meet
performance evaluation standards will be outlined at the start of the season.
Wearing of a Letter
A letter will be worn on an official jacket on the left side, or on a
coat type sweater on the left side, or in the middle front of a pullover. Services bars will be worn on the left sleeve
for the years lettered. The numerals for
the year of graduation will be worn on the right sleeve. Only individuals who have earned a letter may
wear the letter.
SPORTSMANSHIP
In the past,
Students are to be reminded that all guidelines that are in place during
the school day are also in effect while at school activities. We want our students and fans to have fun at
athletic contests, but cheers are positive in nature for our team and not
derogatory toward the opponent. Failure
to follow school guidelines while at school activities will result in the
appropriate disciplinary action.
The spectator should remember that they play an important part in every
athletic event. Many a tightly fought
game has been won, or an upset of a favorite caused by the kind of support
given by fans. Support your team, but
remember, whether spectator or player - BE A GOOD SPORT!
STATE COMPETITION EXPENSES
The Rock Port High School Activities Department is on a limited budget
and must conserve its finances.
Therefore, only participants approved in advance by the principal will
be allowed to travel and/or stay overnight at state activities. These participants will have most of their
expenses paid, when possible, by the school.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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
The
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Local school districts in the
State of
This notice will be provided
in native languages as appropriate.
Rock Port R-II Schools
Acknowledgment of Receipt/Access of Student Handbook
By signing this document, you are acknowledging that you have access to
or have received the Rock Port R-II School District’s Student Handbook which
includes the School Attendance, Drug-Free Schools Policy, Immunization
Requirements, and Eligibility Standards for Extra Curricular Activities,
Reporting Practices and all other information printed in the Student
Handbook.
Please note the method by which you have access to or can receive the
Student Handbook.
1. Access by home computer or
other computer using the Rock Port R-II website.
2. And/or receive the Student Handbook in person.
Acknowledgement
As the parent/guardian of the student listed below and as the student
listed below, we hereby confirm that we have access to or have been given a
copy of the
We understand the responsibilities expected of parents and students in
the
We understand the policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and
practices as stated in this document.
We understand that all students will be held accountable for their
behavior and will be subject to the disciplinary consequences.
Print name of student:________________________________
Grade:___________________
Signature of student:_________________________________
Date:____________________
Signature of parent/guardian:__________________________
Date_____________________