TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK PLACE LOGO HERE
Mrs. Robin Smith PRINCIPAL
Mr. David Bray ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Scott Moore ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Address: 3434 Maple Ave. City: Terre Haute, IN Zip Code: 47804 Telephone: (812) 462-4312 Fax: (812) 462-4204 Homepage: www.vigoschools.org/~thnvhs
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Welcome to Terre Haute North Vigo High School We hope this year will be one filled with educational and personal growth, and one on which you will look back fondly. The faculty and staff at North are united in their mission to provide all students with the opportunities and tools needed for success, and we encourage you to take advantage of the many educational experiences available to you. More course offerings, internship programs, and additional times to schedule classes of interest to you are benefits of the district’s trimester system. Use it to your advantage. This handbook, designed especially for students and their families, outlines the school’s expectations and procedures. We strongly encourage you to become involved in both academic and extra-curricular events. Run for a student government office, volunteer to help build the homecoming float, tutor classmates needing additional assistance, go to the play and musical, participate in or attend athletic events, join a club--the possibilities are endless. Many of the keys to your success in high school may be found within the walls of the building: teachers and members of the support staff to educate you in the academic areas, counselors and deans to guide you in the directions you choose, and parent and business volunteers to assist you with your career preparation. Your family’s support and interest are also vital. However, the most important ingredient in this recipe for success is you. You alone have the power to make the decisions that will affect the rest of your life. Consider thoughtfully and choose wisely. We believe in you and anticipate and expect that you will be successful. Seek help when you need it. All of the resources at North are here at your disposal. Have a wonderful year!
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INDEX Academic Eligibility – NCAA…………………….…..61-62 Academic Integrity ...............................................................21 Access to Instructional Materials List..................................20 Accreditation...........................................................................7 Action Plan..............................................................................7 Alma Mater ...........................................................................65 Alternative Placement……………………………….. 45-45 Announcements.....................................................................12 Assembly Programs ..............................................................13 Athletic Awards .............................................................. 57-58 Athletic Code of Conduct............................................... 14-16 Athletics ................................................................................14 Attendance Policies and Practices.................................. 25-28 Award Assemblies ................................................................14 Awards Presented at Commencement .................................56 Bookstore ..............................................................................52 Bullying Policy………………………………….......... 47-48 Cafeteria ................................................................................52 Care of the Building and Equipment....................................52 Cell Phones and Paging Devices.................................... 48-50 Change of Schedules.............................................................24 Class Designation Policy......................................................21 Clock/Lunch Schedules .................................................... 8-11 Clubs………………………………………………………63 Club Program .......................................................................16 College Requirements...........................................................23 Continental Corps .................................................................13 Corridor Passes .....................................................................63 Delivery of Flowers/Gifts.....................................................16 Detention Halls .....................................................................43 Discipline Policies and Practices ................................... 39-43 Dress Code ...................................................................... 19-20 Dress Code at Athletic Events..............................................20 Driving Privileges Suspended ..............................................46 Early Graduates…………………………………………...13 Electronic Devices ................................................................50 Expulsion.........................................................................45, 65 Expulsion Procedure....................................................... 38-39 Field Trips…………………………………………………47 Financial Responsibility .......................................................25 Fire Drills and Tornado Drills..............................................64 Food and Drink .....................................................................18 Fraternitas Summae Excellentiae.........................................60 Goals.................................................................................... 6-7 Grades....................................................................................22 3
Grading Periods ....................................................................22 Grading Policies and Practices.............................................20 Graduation Requirements.....................................................21 Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion ........................... 32-36 Guidance and Counseling.....................................................23 Health Clinic .........................................................................54 Homerooms...........................................................................12 Honor Roll………………………………………………...22 Insurance Forms....................................................................16 Intramurals ............................................................................17 Leaving Before Close of School Day ..................................29 Library...................................................................................55 Lockers ..................................................................................55 Lost and Found .....................................................................17 Lunchroom and Food Guidelines.........................................11 Map of School.......................................................................68 Medication at School……………………...........................54 Miscellaneous Information...................................................63 Mission/Vision Statement ......................................................6 Music Awards .......................................................................58 Music Department Letters .............................................. 58-59 National Honor Society .................................................. 59-60 NCAA Clearinghouse..................................................... 61-63 Network Use Agreement………………………………….66 Parking Lot Violations.................................................... 46-47 Permits and Out of County Cash Tuitions………………47 Posters ...................................................................................17 Probation in Place of Expulsion, PIPE ..................... 28,43,45 Professional Development School ....................... ………….7 Publications……………………………………………….17 Queens and Courts.......................................................... 17-18 Recycling Efforts ..................................................................18 Registered Sex Offenders ................................................... 55-56 Release of Directory Information.........................................29 Removal from Class or Activity ..........................................31 Rights of Privacy ..................................................................64 Rose Hulman Homework Hotline ...................................... 24-25 School Board of Trustees .......................................................7 School Buses.........................................................................50 School Day..............................................................................8 School Facilities....................................................................51 School Song .................................................................... 65-66 School Video Systems……………………………………47 Searches.................................................................................48 Senior Music Award .............................................................59 Senior Yearbook Pictures .....................................................18 Short Term Suspension.............................................................37 Student Activities and Services............................................12 Student Class Load ...............................................................21 4
Student Code of Conduct................................................ 64-65 Student Computer Access Policy .........................................21 Student Council............................................................ ...12-13 Student Driving/Riding and Parking Policy ........................45 Student Driving/Riding and Parking Waiver.......................67 Student Parking Regulations……………………………...51 Student Records…………………………………………...47 Student Rights and Responsibilities........................ …...29-31 Student Workers ...................... ………………………..18-19 Suspension and Right to Hearing............................ ………37 Suspension from School ......................……………………31 Suspension………………………………… .......................45 Tardies to Class………………………................................28 Term Exams……………………………….........................22 Testing………………………………… ....................... 23-24 The Campus ..........................................................................51 Tim Sullivan Award .............................................................56 Transportation Regulations ..................................................50 Truancy............................................................................ 28-29 Tuesday Extension................................................................44 Use of School Facilities for Extra Curr…………………...55 Valuables...............................................................................64 Visitors ..................................................................................64 Welcome ................................................................................2 Wellness Policy............................................................... 52-54 Withdrawal Procedures.........................................................64 Work Permits .................................................................. 60-61 Work Release ........................................................................60 Working Students .................................................................60 Zero Tolerance ........................................................... 31-32,48
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VCSC MISSTION STATEMENT: The Vigo County School Corporation will equip students with life-long learning skills and prepare them to become productive and responsible citizens. NORTH VIGO HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: The Terre Haute North Vigo High School community is committed to providing a secure haven for learning. We strive to empower and to challenge all students to become educated, ethical, responsible citizens in a diverse, everchanging world. VISION STATEMENT: NON SCHOLAE SED VITAE (Not for School but for Life) Terre Haute North Vigo High School will prepare students to embrace life-long learning. Our students will be led by a team composed of educators, families, and community leaders. Together we will set high expectations for students in a safe environment that makes success possible. Our students will be equipped with the knowledge about future possibilities that will allow them to make productive and ethical choices. Our students will be well informed about opportunities in the community and will understand the importance of taking advantage of them. Before graduating, students will be introduced to service learning experiences and encouraged to volunteer to benefit their community. Terre Haute North Vigo high School strives to be a positive contributing member of the community by graduating young people prepared to continue their education, to volunteer their time and talents, and to be employed across the diverse landscape of Terre Haute, Vigo County, the state of Indiana, the United States, and the world. Goals Our goals are based on our vision of the future. One of the goals is that the curriculum will be adjusted to continue to meet the changing needs of all students. Secondly, we will try to better serve the physical, emotional, and social needs of our students. We would like parents to be actively involved in the education process. We will encourage the business community at large to assist in the education of our students. Our faculty will explore new methods of instruction and stress hands-on learning activities. Flexible scheduling will be explored to accommodate instructional options. Our Guidance Department will continue to be actively involved in the total educational program of our students. All students, parents, faculty and staff members of Terre Haute North have been asked to serve on various committees to help implement the program. Many community and business people have also been asked to assist. Anyone 6
who would like to join in helping make our school even better should contact the school at 462-4312. Professional Development School In the spring of 1992, North High School became a Professional Development School in cooperation with Indiana State University. The relationship with I.S.U. is a collaborative one in which I.S.U. supports activities and efforts to improve teaching and learning for our school; in the same spirit of professional cooperation, we provide meaningful professional experiences for those considering teaching as a career. School Board of Trustees All schools in Vigo County are governed by policies established by elected Board of School Trustees. The Board is composed of seven citizens from various fields of experience who contribute many hours of effort in providing effective education for the youth of Vigo County. Accreditation North High School is accredited by AdvanceEd and is also accredited by the State through the requirements of Public Law 221. Thus, North High School is fully accredited and presents a diploma that is recognized by universities throughout the United States. Action Plan The Action Plan for Terre Haute North High School consists of one target goal and the strategies to attain that goal. The action plan was implemented in the 2007-2008 school year and we will continue working on this goal. All those concerned with the education of our students will be involved in attainment of the goal. The Action Plan Goal includes the following: Cognitive Goal Target area: Reading Comprehension Target area goal: All students will improve reading skills across the curriculum. Essence: Includes word recognition, fluency, vocabulary development, comprehension, and analysis of non-fiction, information, and literary text. Specific areas: Outlining Summarizing Brainstorming Paraphrasing Use of graphic organizers Highlighting K-W-L Predicting/Anticipating Note-taking overview and post-test
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THE SCHOOL DAY The school day begins when students arrive on school property. Students are not to leave school grounds upon arrival without a permit to leave from an administrator, nurse, or dean. Failure to abide by school rules and regulations will lead to disciplinary action. Clock Schedules Classes begin at 8:10 a.m. and continue until 3:15 p.m. The Main Building is usually opened by 6:30 a.m. Students who report prior to class time can go to cafeteria or to the various offices which open at 7:30 a.m. Students in the building after or before regular school hours are to be under the supervision of a faculty member. The school day is divided into five (5) class periods and a lunch segment. There is a 6-minute passing period between classes which is sufficient time for students to go to their lockers and arrive at their next class prior to the tardy bell. The time from 8:10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. is reserved for class work and study. Students are not to schedule outside activities that would interfere with the time allotted to class routine. School activities such as plays, dances, parties, etc. are not to be prepared for or performed during the school day except within the context of formal instruction. There are three (3) basic clock schedules allowing flexibility within the school day. On a day when there are no activities scheduled, we have an ‘A’ schedule; a ‘B’ schedule indicates a Homeroom or Activity period between the 1st and 2nd periods. The clock schedules are as follows: ‘A’ SCHEDULE ‘B’ SCHEDULE ‘C’ SCHEDULE 1st 8:10 - 9:20 8:10 - 9:14 8:10 - 9:14 HR 9:20 - 9:44 2nd 9:26 - 10:36 9:50 -10:54 9:20 - 10:24 3rd 10:42 - 12:43 1:00 -12:55 10:30 - 12:25 4th 12:49 - 1:59 1:01 - 2:05 12:31 - 1:35 5th 2:05 - 3:15 2:11 - 3:15 1:41 - 2:45 ACT 2:51 - 3:15
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Most days school will operate on an ‘A’ Schedule; when clubs meet on Wednesdays, a ‘B’ Schedule is used, A C-1 Schedule is used when an activity is scheduled after 5th period. There are times when due to the length of the activity, the clock schedules are modified. When this happens, the new clock schedule is published in the daily bulletin or a separate bulletin. 3RD Period Final Exam Schedule (with regular release) 1st Period - 8:10-9:20 2nd Period – 9:26-10:36 3rd Period - 10:42-12:45 Exam 4th Period– 12:51-1:59 5th Period – 2:05-3:15 3rd Period Lunch and Exam Schedule 3A Lunch 10:42-11:12 – Lunch 11:17-12:27 - Class (Exam) 12:27-12:45 - Comm 3C Lunch 10:42-11:52 - Class (Exam) 11:57-12:27 – Lunch 12:32-12:45 – Comm
3B Lunch 10:42-10:55 - Comm 11:00-11:30 - Lunch 11:35-12:45 - Class (Exam) 3D Lunch 10:42-10:50 - Comm 10:50-12:00 - Class (Exam) 12:05-12:35 - Lunch 12:40-12:45 - Attendance
2:30 RELEASE SCHEDULE (Including a 3rd Period Final Exam When Needed) 1st period: 8:10 – 9:07 2nd period: 9:13 – 10:12 3rd period: 10:18 – 12:20 4th period: 12:26 – 1:26 5th period: 1:31 – 2:30 3A Lunch 10:18 – 10:48 Lunch 10:53 – 12:03 Exam/Class 12:03 – 12:20 Comm
3C Lunch 10:18 – 11:28 Exam/Class 11:33 – 12:03 Lunch 12:08 – 12:20 Comm
3B Lunch 10:18 – 10:31Comm 10:36 – 11:05 Lunch 11:10 – 12:20 Exam/Class
3D Lunch 10:18 – 10:26 Comm 10:31 – 11:41 Exam/Class 11:46 – 12:11 Lunch 12:16 – 12:20 Attendance
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ONE-HOUR DELAY Clock Schedule 1st Period 9:10 – 10:14 2nd Period 10:20 – 11:23 3rd Period 11:29 – 1:16 4th Period 1:21 - 2:15 5th Period 2:21 - 3:15 ‘A’ Lunch 11:29 – 11:59 Lunch 12:04 – 12:24 Comm 12:24 – 1:16 Class
‘B’ Lunch 11:29 – 11:59 Class 12:05 – 12:35 Lunch 12:41 – 1:01 Class 1:01 – 1:16 Comm
‘C’ Lunch 11:29 – 11:44 Comm 11:44 – 12:14 Class 12:19 – 12:49 Lunch 12:56 – 1:16 Class
‘D’ Lunch 11:29 – 11:49 Comm 11:49 – 12:39 Class 12:45 – 1:15 Lunch
TWO-HOUR DELAY Clock Schedule 1st Period 10:10 – 10:55 3rd Period 11:00 – 12:55 (Original ‘B’ Schedule for Lunch) 2nd Period 1:01 - 1:41 4th Period 1:47 - 2:28 5th Period 2:34 - 3:15 Lunch Period There are four lunch periods each day. Students have a communications period as well as a lunch period during third period. During communications period, school announcements are made and Channel 1 is broadcast. Lunch periods are designated on student schedules. Listed below are the designated times for the third period lunches and activities for each of the daily schedules. 3rd Period Times on an ‘A’ Schedule ‘A’ Lunch ‘B’ Lunch 10:42 - 11:12 Lunch 10:42 - 11:12 Class 11:17 - 12:27 Class 11:17 - 11:47 Lunch 12:27 - 12:43 Comm 11:52 - 12:08 Comm 12:08 - 12:43 Class ‘C’ Lunch 10:37 -10:53 Comm 10:53 - 11:38 Class 11:43 - 12:13 Lunch 12:18 - 12:43 Class
‘D’ Lunch 10:42 - 11:52 Class 11:52 - 12:08 Comm 12:13 - 12:43 Lunch
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3rd Period Times on a ‘B’ Schedule ‘A’ Lunch ‘B’ Lunch 11:00 - 11:30 Lunch 11:00 - 11:29 Class 11:35 - 12:39 Class 11:34 - 12:04 Lunch 12:39 - 12:55 Comm 12:09 - 12:20 Comm 12:20 - 12:55 Class ‘C’ Lunch ‘D’ Lunch 10:55 - 11:11 Comm 11:00 - 12:04 Class 11:11 - 11:45 Class 12:04 - 12:20 Comm 11:50 - 12:20 Lunch 12:25 - 12:55 Lunch 12:25 - 12:55 Class 3rd Period Times on a ‘C-1’ Schedule ‘A’ Lunch ‘B’ Lunch 10:30 - 11:00 Lunch 10:30 - 11:00 Class 11:05 - 12:09 Class 11:05 - 11:35 Lunch 12:09 - 12:25 Comm 11:40 - 11:51 Comm 11:51 - 12:25 Class ‘C’ Lunch ‘D’ Lunch 10:25 - 10:41 Comm 10:30 - 11:34 Class 10:41 - 11:15 Class 11:34 - 11:50 Comm 11:20 - 11:50 Lunch 11:55 - 12:25 Lunch 11:55 - 12:25 Class All students are to remain on campus during their lunch period. They may bring their own lunch or purchase food from the cafeteria. STUDENTS ARE PROHIBITED FROM HAVING LUNCH (FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS) BROUGHT TO SCHOOL DURING THE LUNCH PERIODS. Halls where classes are in session are closed during the lunch periods. Lunchroom and Food Guidelines We have four lunch periods with the vast majority of students eating in our cafeteria. We also have a number of community groups and student groups that use our cafeteria after school. In order to keep our facility as clean as possible, please follow these guidelines: • All students are expected to return their trays to the cafeteria window and to dispose of trash and paper from their table in the trash cans before leaving the cafeteria or commons area. • Failure to return trays and leaving trash on tables results in a Tuesday Extension. • Throwing of food is suspension from school for the rest of the day. • All food and drink must be consumed within the blue lines (commons area) around the cafeteria and pool. • In order to keep our halls clean, no containers of beverage or food may be carried down the hallways with the exception of sack lunches that may be taken to lockers before school and to the cafeteria at lunch time.
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Homerooms Students are assigned to a homeroom in alphabetical order by grade level. The homeroom, a 25 minute period between 1st and 2nd periods, is primarily administrative -- where class activities are organized and school procedures outlined. Elections for class officers and queens and the courts are held during homeroom periods. Homeroom teachers are the class sponsors who work closely with the class officers and class senates in organizing and supervising activities. Students are urged to look upon the homeroom teacher as a friend and counselor who is willing to provide assistance. STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES Announcements Daily and weekly announcements are made during third period communications period. Student Government STUDENT COUNCIL North High School has an outstanding Student Council. The Council provides students with the opportunity to exercise responsibility, leadership, and an appreciation of personal achievement. The Council is a liaison between students and staff and as such, carries a voice in many activities of the school. The profits the Council obtains shall be distributed to many worthy causes throughout the school and community. Class/Student Council Officers/Representatives are determined by votes of the class/organization. Candidates must be students in good standing (at a minimum not been assigned two (2) or more school extensions or two (2) or more in-school suspensions or one (1) out-of-school suspension in the most previous complete trimester and the current trimester to date) as determined by the school administration and have been a member of the class/organization and an active participant in a school or community organization the previous year. (Ex. Interact, Key Club, Student Senate, NHS, Student Council, SADD, United Way). Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be passing in a minimum of four (4) classes, be full time students, and be scheduled to complete the school year. Officers/Representatives may be dismissed from service if found not to be in good standing (either academic or behavior) by the school administration anytime following election or for failure to attend 95% of class/organization functions after being elected into office. Additional Student Council rules are printed in the Student Council Constitution, which can be found in the Main Office. The student council officers are listed later in this publication. CLASS SENATES Each of the classes at North elects members to a senate-a Senior, Junior, Sophomore or Freshmen Senate. It is the responsibility of these councils to propose and organize activities of their respective classes. CLASS OFFICERS In the spring of each year, classes elect the class officers for the next school year. During the second week of school this year, the new Freshmen will elect their officers. The officers, working closely with their adult sponsors and council, provide the leadership needed for class activities and conduct all class and council meetings. Class/Student Council Officers/Representatives are determined by votes of the class/organization. Candidates must be students in good standing (at a minimum not been assigned 12
two (2) or more school extensions or two (2) or more in-school suspensions or one (1) out of school suspension or in the most previous complete trimester and the current trimester to date) as determined by the school administration and have been a member of the class/organization and an active participant in a school or community organization the previous year (Ex. Interact, Key Club, Student Senate, NHS, Student Council, SADD, United Way). Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be passing in a minimum of four (4) classes, be full time students, and be scheduled to complete the school year. Officers/Representatives may be dismissed from service if found not to be in good standing (either academic or behavior) by the school administration anytime following election or for failure to attend 95% of class/organization functions after being elected. CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES All candidates must have all campaign materials such as posters, slogans, etc. approved by the Administration before the campaign begins. All campaign materials can only be posted on the pool windows. Early Graduates Students who wish to participate in athletics, cheerleading, homecoming court or hold a class office in the trimester after they have completed their required coursework for graduation must be enrolled in and participating in a regular course schedule. Continental Corps The Continental Corps are the "official" hosts and hostesses for Terre Haute North Vigo High School. They are knowledgeable about the school and serve as tour guides for all visitors to the school. Also, they serve at athletic events, musicals, talent shows, parent nights, and at any other special events for which their services as hosts and hostesses are requested. Students are chosen on the basis of their experience, availability to serve, poise, personality, general appearance, and scholastic standing. Prospective members submit a written application and are interviewed by the Continental Advisory Committee. The Continentals have been instrumental in setting an atmosphere of excellence, pride, and friendliness. Assembly Programs As part of the total educational program at North High School, a series of assembly programs are presented throughout the year. The series varies from music to plays and from lectures to films. During assemblies, all homerooms are assigned a seating area with students sitting by homeroom or by a specific class. The policies and practices regarding student assemblies have been studied with the goal of providing assembly programs that meet student needs and interests.
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Award Assemblies Each year, two award assemblies are held. The assembly for seniors is after school hours; at this assembly, scholarships are announced in addition to various service and academic awards. The underclass assembly is held during the school day the final week of the school year; the underclassmen are recognized for their achievements in a variety of areas.
Athletics North High School has a full program of athletic activities for both young men and young women. There are currently twenty varsity sports offered which include ten women's sports and ten men's sports. Many students participate in more than one sport. Girls participate in swimming, volleyball, golf, cross country, gymnastics, basketball, track, tennis, softball, and soccer. Boys participate in football, tennis, cross country, wrestling, swimming, basketball, track, golf, baseball, and soccer. The entire athletic program is self-supporting. In other words, the only money available for uniforms, equipment, transportation, etc., must come from the sale of game tickets and direct financial support from the Athletic Booster Club. An athlete, young man or woman, who participates for North, is governed not only by the regulations of the school but also by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA). Before a student can compete, he/she must have parental consent, a medical examination, sign and abide by the Vigo County School Corporation Athletic Code of Conduct, and have a minimum of four (4) passing grades in full-credit classes during the previous grading period. V.C.S.C. Athletic Code of Conduct ATHLETIC EXPECTATIONS: A student who represents the Vigo County School Corporation must exhibit at all times the highest standards of personal behavior. Participation in athletics is a privilege requiring that a student makes a commitment to practice before or after school hours with perfect or near perfect attendance, to work hard to excel, to learn cooperation and team efforts, and to exemplify good behavior both at school and away from school. Athletes are representatives of the Vigo County School Corporation and their school and always serve as role models at school and in the community. Students who cannot accept this challenge and responsibility should not become involved with the athletic program. There is a legitimate school interest and an expectation by the coaching staff of the Vigo County School Corporation that students follow the Athletic Code of Conduct at all times (beginning with the students’ attendance at their first official middle/high school sports practice and continuing for 365 days each year through completion of student’s involvement in athletic events their eighth grade or senior year). Therefore, he/she should conscientiously fulfill all the rules established for the athletic program and the sports for which he/she is participating.
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General Rules include, but are not limited to: 1. Use of tobacco in any form is prohibited (first offense will be “athletic suspension”, and a second offense will cause “athletic exclusion”.) 2. Possession and/or use of any substance/device/object which is, or is represented to be alcohol/drugs as identified in Rule II or III of the Student Rights and Responsibilities policy of the School Corporation is prohibited (first offense will be “athletic suspension”, additional offenses will cause “athletic exclusion”.) 3. Providing or transmitting any substance/device/object which is, or is represented to be alcohol/drugs as identified in Rule I or IV of the Student Rights and Responsibilities policy of the School Corporation will cause “athletic exclusion”. 4. Being found guilty of violating city, state, or federal codes/laws will cause a warning, or “athletic suspension or athletic exclusion”. 5. Reference Rule C-8-1 IHSAA By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation: “Contestants’ conduct, in and out of school, shall be such as (1) not to reflect discredit upon their school or association or (2) not to create a disruptive influence on the discipline, good order, moral or educational environment in the school.” Note: “It is recognized that principals, by the administrative authority vested in them by their school corporation, may exclude such contestants from representing their school.” 6. Additional rules may be established for each sport by the individual coach. Such rules must be approved by the athletic director and principal, provided in writing to the student-athlete, and discussed with the studentathlete. Due Process to be Expected: 1. Athletic Suspension – The student-athlete cannot participate in twenty (20%) percent of the games/meets for the sport the student is currently, or will be, involved in until the penalty is completed (this may necessitate suspension in more than a single sport season or school year). The number of games/meets will be determined by 20% of the current or immediately next sport, whichever comes first. (clarification-(not part of the policy)-number of games/meets in the regular season will be used to determine the 20%-fractions will be rounded off in the normal mannersuspensions will extend into tournament play) 2. Athletic Exclusion – The student-athlete will be ineligible to participate in any athletic program for 365 days from the date of infraction.
Parent/Legal Guardian appeals will occur through normal due process channels to the building principal.
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Other Items: 1. School Suspension – Any athlete placed on out-of-school suspension or is sent home from In School Suspension is not eligible to neither practice nor participate until the student has returned to school. This ineligibility will begin at the time the student is notified of the suspension (either orally or in writing). 2. Dress Code – Student athletes are expected to be neat, clean, and well groomed for both away and home games. 3. Changing Sport in Mid-Season – From the time a student’s name appears on the official eligibility list for an inter-scholastic sport, he or she may join another team, or compete in another inter-scholastic sport only with approval of the athletic director and coaches involved. Mid-season change of teams may be permitted under the following conditions: (1)
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If the student presents to both coaches involved a doctor’s certificate recommending that he/she drop the first sport for reasons of health and permits participation in the second sport. If both coaches involved and the athletic director agrees that a mid-season change of sports would be beneficial to the player without being unfair to the players of either team.
Any athlete in grades nine – twelve who is a member of a school team cannot tryout, practice, or plays in a similar sports program sponsored by any other organization between the date of the first IHSAA authorized contest in that sport and the completion of that team’s school season.
Each coach is responsible for the administration of this code for his/her activity. 5.
Attendance – Student athletes must arrive by 11:30 to be eligible to participate in athletic contests unless otherwise approved by the administration (ex. Doctor note, funeral).
Club Program When clubs begin, they will continue until the middle of May. Clubs will meet on Wednesdays during Homeroom/Activity period. Clubs will meet twice a month. Teachers volunteer their time to sponsor desired student clubs and identify club members. New club guidelines are available in the Main Office. Delivery of Flowers/Gifts North High School is no longer able to accept delivery of flowers, gifts, etc. for students during the day. The local floral shops have been notified of this policy. Thank you for your understanding
Insurance Form Good student and Driver Education insurance forms are to be submitted to the Guidance Office for validation. Supplemental insurance information is available in the Athletic Office for student athletes. 16
Intramurals An intramural sports program is available to students at North. The program is conducted after school hours during intramural season. Lost and Found Lost and found is located outside the Deans’ Office. Posters Many elections and activities will necessitate the use of posters. All signs and posters must be approved by bringing a sample to the Assistant Principals for approval. Election posters and campaign material are restricted to the pool windows - no material may be displayed anywhere else in the building except the pool window area. Publications The school newspaper, The Continental Crier, serves two main functions. One is to provide another educational experience for the students who comprise the staff; the other is to provide interesting, enjoyable, and informative reading for the students. Collecting the regular issues of the Continental Crier can provide some very fine memories to be enjoyed in the future. The Polaris is the yearbook of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and its publication is the responsibility of the yearbook staff. Its objectives are similar to those of the newspaper and all students are urged to give it their support. The Polaris provides a record of all activities during the school year and is treasured by students as a springboard of pleasant high school memories. The yearbook is distributed during the early part of each school year. Queens and Courts Female students may be candidates for election to the positions of Queen and Queen’s Attendants. Male students may be selected/appointed to the Queen’s court as escorts but must be a member of the same class as the female they are escorting. Candidates and escorts must be students in good standing (at a minimum not been assigned two (2) or more school extensions or two (2) or more in-school suspension or one (1) out-of-school suspension in the most previous complete trimester and the current trimester to date) as determined by the school administration. Candidates must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, be passing in a minimum of four (4) classes and be full time students. Candidates may be dismissed from service if found not to be in good standing (either academic or behavior) by the school administration anytime following election/selection. A student may be elected as an attendant only one time during grades 9, 10, and 11 and then may be eligible again to be in one court their senior year. An escort must participate in both the coronation and homecoming games. All escorts must meet the same academic and discipline policies that the candidates must meet. Only the attendants’ names will be listed on the ballot.
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Each class votes for its own fall and winter sports nominees during a homeroom period. All participants must be full time students at the time of coronation. The Fall Sports and Winter Sports Queens are elected by a majority of the vote of the student body. The other classes vote for the members of the court who will represent their respective class during the ceremony. Coronation ceremonies follow the selections of the Fall and Winter Sports Queens in the evening in the auditorium. In the spring of the year, the Juniors and Seniors elect their respective Prom Courts with the Queens being elected and announced at the prom. The Prom King is the male escort of the female student elected as the Prom Queen and must be a member of the same class as the female. All candidates must meet academic and discipline eligibility as the homecoming courts and follow the same rules of participation. Terre Haute North Recycling Efforts Recycling by the entire school is strongly encouraged. All staff members and students are urged to be aware and utilize recycle and reuse. The Environmental Club is providing leadership in this worthwhile effort. Food and Drink The vending machines in Thomas Edison hallway are open before school and after school. Only healthy beverage choices are available before or after school. All group sales are before or after school in the cafeteria. Unless approved by the Administration, no food or drink is allowed outside the commons area at any time. Senior Yearbook Pictures Lifetouch has been chosen as the designated photographer for North High School. Seniors wishing to have their pictures in the yearbook should make an appointment with the studio. There is no charge for this service. Seniors have the option of purchasing senior photos at any studio of their choice.
Student Workers 1) Students who wish to be student workers may apply utilizing two methods: a) Juniors and seniors may sign up in January of the previous year during the course scheduling process. b) All students may see their counselors two or more weeks prior to the trimester in which they want to be student workers. If they have not previously signed up to be student workers, they may drop a class if it is not a core subject (English, math, science, social studies, foreign language) and if there is a need for student workers. 18
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Eligibility is determined on the following criteria: a) No more than two Tuesday extensions b) No out-of-school suspensions c) No more than five absences during the previous trimester d) No less than a 2.0 grade point average e) No truancies from class or school All potential student workers must report to study hall or stay in their current class assignment until they have been approved by the Main Office and notified by their counselors.
North High School Dress Code Guidelines Appropriate dress in a secondary school has an effect upon the attitude of a student toward school and his/her school work. Let us always at North High School dress in a fashion that will reflect the pride we feel in our school. A copy of the dress code guidelines is posted in classrooms and the Dean’s Office. It is a responsibility of each student to be aware of the dress code guidelines of North High School and dress accordingly. 1. No shorts or skirts are to be worn that are shorter than the extended fingertips. If fingers touch skin, the skirt or short is too short. This includes slits in skirts. 2.
Sleeveless tops are allowed if shoulder areas are completely covered. No shirts of sheer materials are to be worn. No tank tops, no cut-off shirts or tops with bare midriffs, low necklines or bare backs are to be worn. Leggings must be covered with an article of clothing that is at least fingertip length.
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No coats or jackets/headphones, backpacks, or purse backpacks are to be worn in the building between the first and last bell.
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sign is not allowed. T-shirts that display the Confederate Flag or read “Interstate 420” are examples of inappropriate attire. 7.
Students are not allowed to wear spiked chains, bracelets, belts, etc. In addition, pocket or wallet chains are also not to be worn.
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No jeans/pants with rips, tears, or holes (above fingertip length) or long fringe are allowed. No leggings underneath holes (bike pants, etc). Jeans are to be worn no lower than hip level. Apparel is to be appropriate and not present a danger to other students.
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10. No sleep-wear clothing or slippers (unless on specified days). 11. The administration reserves the right to judge any student’s dress appropriate or inappropriate and the prerogative of handling the situation as deemed necessary. After considerable distribution and discussion of the dress code, detentions will be administered to those students who fail to comply with the guidelines.
Public schools are supported by local, state, and federal courts in determining acceptable dress to be worn during school, but the responsibility rests with the student to know the school guidelines and dress accordingly. Let what you wear be a class act that reflects pride in the first impressions you project and don’t earn the detentions wearing inappropriate clothing will bring. Those students unable to obtain acceptable/appropriate dress will be required to spend the remainder of their school day in Study Hall until able to do so. DRESS CODE AT ATHLETIC EVENTS 1. No body or face paint. 2. No masks that cover eyes or face. 3. No props that can interfere with team play. 4. Dress should be such that it reflects positively on Terre Haute North. 5. Administration reserves the right to judge any student’s dress appropriate or inappropriate and the prerogative of handling the situation as deemed necessary including but not limited to asking said students to leave the event.
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appropriate or inappropriate and the prerogative of handling the situation as deemed necessary including but not limited to asking said students to leave the event.
The list of corporation-wide adopted texts and basic core instructional GRADING AND PRACTICES materials, asPOLICIES well as the novel list, will be available at or near the beginning of Access to Instructional Materials List the school year in a designated area at each school. If a parent has a concern about instructional material(s) or book(s) 20 selected by his/her child’s teacher for The list of corporation-wide adopted texts andthe basic coreandinstructional an instructional assignment, the parent must contact teacher present this materials, well as the list,during will bethe available or near process the beginning of concern inaswriting. At novel no time parentatconcern will the the school in to a designated each school. If a parentGrading has a concern student be year forced participate area in theatquestioned assignment. for an about instructional material(s) book(s) selected child’sassignment. teacher for alternative assignment will beorequivalent to that by forhis/her the original an instructional the parent must contact the teacher and present this The policy in itsassignment, entirety is available in the Main Office. concern in writing. At no time during the parent concern process will the student be forced to participate in the questioned assignment. Grading for an alternative assignment will be equivalent to that for the original assignment. The policy in its entirety is available in the Main Office. Student Computer Access Policy The Vigo County School Corporation provides network access to every VCSC student and employee, subject to the terms and conditions of policy IIBG in the VCSC Board Policy Handbook. The purpose of the access is to facilitate Student Computer Access Policy communications in support of research and education. Use of such resources is Vigo County SchoolStudents Corporation provides network access every VCSC aThe privilege, not a right. utilizing VCSC networks and to Internet access studentfirst and have employee, subject to theofterms conditions of policy staff. IIBG inThe the must the permission the and VCSC’s professional VCSC Board or Policy Handbook. purpose the access is toguidelines, facilitate Unauthorized inappropriate use, The including any of violation of these communications support of research and education. Use of action such resources is may result in theincancellation of the privilege, disciplinary consistent a privilege, not a right. Students utilizing networks and Internet with the Student Handbook, and/or civil VCSC or criminal liability. Parentsaccess and must first have havethethe permission of theforVCSC’s professional staff. The guardians option of requesting their children alternative activities Unauthorized or inappropriate use,use. including violation of these guidelines, not requiring network or Internet Such any a request should be submitted to may result in the cancellation the building principal in writing.of the privilege, disciplinary action consistent with the Student Handbook, and/or civil or criminal liability. Parents and guardians have thePolicy option of requesting for their children alternative activities Class Designation not network or Internet use. class Such designation a request should be submitted to For requiring all students entering ninth grade, is determined by the the building principal in writing. number of credits earned. The following shows how many credits are needed to be regarded a certain grade level: Class Designation Policy 0-9 Credits – freshman For all students entering ninth grade, class designation is determined by the 10-19-credits – sophomore number of20-32 credits earned. The following shows how many credits are needed credits – junior to be regarded certain grade–level: 33 oramore credits senior – freshman Beginning 0-9 withCredits students entering ninth grade in 2007 and after, students who 10-19-credits – sophomore do not earn enough credits during a school year to move to the next class 20-32 – junior designation maycredits be required to attend summer school in order to try to recover 33missing or morecredits. credits – senior some of the Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2007 and after, students who do not earn Student Classenough Load credits during a school year to move to the next class designation be required to attend in order try full-credit to recover Any studentmay registered at North mustsummer carry aschool minimum of to four some of the missing credits. courses. Student Class Load Graduation Requirements Any student at North must of carry minimum of four Each student registered must complete 48 credits higha school work. The full-credit 48 credits courses. must consist of 22 elective credits and 26 required credits. Specific requirements for the general diploma, the Core 40 diploma, the Core 40 Graduation Requirements 21of high school work. The 48 credits Each student must complete 48 credits must consist of 22 elective credits and 26 required credits. Specific requirements for the general diploma, the Core 40 diploma, the Core 40 21
diploma with academic honors, the Core 40 diploma with technical honors, and course descriptions are detailed in the Curriculum/Student Planning Book. Students wishing to graduate early must schedule it with their counselor 14 weeks prior to their date of early graduation, and they must have passed their Algebra I and English 10 ECA’s. Graduates are required to fulfill all obligations of discipline before the end of their last trimester. Failure to do so will result in possible non-participation in graduation ceremonies and or any other extracurricular activities such as prom, etc. Academic Integrity Dishonesty about one’s academic work undermines both personal and academic integrity and is contrary to the high standards of excellence we have at North High School. Therefore, cheating by students cannot be taken lightly or go unaddressed. Sharing or copying work is two examples of cheating. Teachers will review academic honesty policies with their students at the beginning of the school year and/or trimester. Individual department policies, such as those in the English and Business Departments, will address academic honesty with more specificity. Grades Letter grades are given in all classes. A letter grade is computed from a numerical average. The computer center of the V.C.S.C. will take the letter grades provided by the classroom teacher (two period grades and the final exam grade) and average them in the following manner for the Term Grade; each sixweeks grade is weighted equally and the final term exam accounts for 20% of the term grade. The following numerical values are assigned to term letter grades: Term Grade Numerical Values A = 4.00 B = 3.00 A- = 3.67 B- = 2.67 B+ = 3.33 C+ = 2.33
C = 2.00 C- = 1.67 D+ = 1.33
D = 1.00 D- = 0.67 F = 0.00
Only the term grades are posted on students’ official transcripts and thereby become official. Term grades are used to determine a student’s cumulative grade point average. The cumulative grade point average is used to determine class rank. Grading Periods There are two grading periods each term or six for the school year. There are three terms for the school year. Each term is approximately 12 weeks in length. Honor Roll At the close of each grading period, the Honor Roll is prepared and published. Honor Roll eligibility is based on a grade average in all credit subjects. The student must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes, not including pass/fail. A student must maintain a 3.00 grade point average to qualify for honors and have no grade lower than a “C-”. The following grade point average determines honor status: 22
3.85 -- 4.00 3.50 -- 3.84 3.00 -- 3.49
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Term Exams During the final days of each term, time is set aside for the administration of term examinations in all classes. The term grade is an average of the two grading period grades and the final exam. Once final exams begin, no other tests can be given.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING Counseling The counseling staff of North High School may be seen in the Guidance Suite. There are five full-time counselors. Students are assigned to the counselors according to student last names. COUNSELORS Lindy Fisher, Director Becky Bush Scotia Brown Michele Kirby Kelly Renteria The counseling staff offers students a variety of services. Individual and group counseling is available for all students to meet many different kinds of concerns. Programs and counseling services cover such areas as career awareness, academic counseling, self-awareness, study skills improvement, anger management, cessation of smoking, and post-secondary school information. Students are encouraged to view their counselors as helping persons and a vital part of their educational growth. Students will meet their counselors during orientation programs, counseling, classroom functions, or small group activities. If students would like individual sessions with their counselors, they should simply stop by the Guidance reception area and sign-up on the counselor sign-up sheets. College Requirements The college-bound student is advised to examine closely the entrance requirements of the particular college in which he/she is interested. College information as well as vocational materials may be obtained from bulletins, catalogs, or computer programs maintained in the Guidance Office. All colleges maintain web sites which can be easily accessed. Counselors will assist any student indicating a particular college or career interest. Parents of a college-bound senior must file the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, before March 10th of the student’s senior year to be considered for state and federal financial assistance. The FAFSA is used to determine financial need and financial assistance for college expenses. 23
Testing Standardized tests are used to aid both the school and the students in determining interest, aptitude, and capability. Results of the tests should enable students and counselors to plan programs that will help each student reach his/her potential and gain his/her vocational goal. The ASVAB, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, may be administered each spring to students who sign up for the exam. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is made available to North students in the fall each year. The National Merit Corporation will use these test scores as a basis for determining students to be honored or for calling high scores to the attention of colleges and other scholarship-granting agencies. Application forms for the various college entrance tests are available in the Guidance Office. Students taking the SAT I receive verbal, mathematics, and writing scores. Students will receive scores in the areas of English, math, reading, science reasoning, and a composite score as a result of the ACT. North is a test center for the SAT. A number has been assigned to Terre Haute North for the purpose of identifying the high school of those taking the tests. This important number for North is 153415; it should appear on all test applications. College-bound students should plan to take the SAT or ACT in the spring of their junior year. Students may retake the tests as many times as they wish. Additional standardized testing that takes place during the academic year includes Advanced Placement tests in all subject areas, End-of-Course Assessment exams in the core areas, and the ISTEP+ Graduation Qualifying Exam. NOTE: Specific dates for administration of these college entrance tests will be announced by separate bulletin. It is the responsibility of the student and parents to work closely with the counselors to ascertain the required test, test dates, and to make application to take them before registration deadlines. Registration deadlines are usually five weeks before the test date. Students and parents may find career, college, and financial aid information at icpac.indiana.edu. Change of Schedules Student schedules are considered complete when “final schedules” are presented to students/parents. Changes will only be made to resolve an error, to respond to course failures, to expunge a grade, to respond to course/diploma requirements, or to upgrade a schedule.
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Rose-Hulman’s Homework Hotline Rose-Hulman offers free math and science help that is available from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday (Eastern Standard Time). Students may call toll free 1-877-ASK-ROSE or e-mail at www.AskRose.org. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Book Rentals Students rent all textbooks. At the beginning of each school year, the book list is distributed containing materials required in each class as well as cost. Parents are responsible for paying book fees. Shortly after classes begin in the fall, during the first six weeks of school, parents will be billed. Checks for fees or other necessary purchases are accepted. Checks should be made payable to North High School. If a book is lost, damaged, or destroyed, the student is expected to reimburse the school at the current price. Fees Certain classes charge a fee for supplies used. The Vigo County School Corporation has approved fee charges for the following classes, the amount of which will be furnished on request and to the student on the first scheduled class day: Art Health FACS Career Prep
Business Classes Lifeguarding Science
In addition to classroom fees, each class level collects a fee to cover its annual activities and set aside money to be used during its Commencement Activities. Class level dues are payable to class sponsors throughout the school year. Presently class level fees are the following: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 25
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ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PRACTICES Attendance expectations are set forth to assist students in being successful in school and in life outside of their school experience. An emphasis on excellent attendance will benefit students as they will have the maximum opportunity for achievement in schools, and they will gain valuable life skills to be used beyond their school experience. It is anticipated that all students, at one time or another in their lifetime, may be employed and will be expected to be on time and at work each and every day. It is with this knowledge that the Vigo County School Corporation has established this attendance expectation: students will be in school and on time each and every day school is in session. This is an important issue and one that requires the support of parents, the school corporation staff, the Vigo County community, as well as the students themselves. GUIDELINES A. Absences from school, for whatever reason, e.g., family vacation, illness, appointments, visits, etc., will be counted as absences. Parents, guardians, or emancipated students must call or contact the school about each absence on the date of the absence before 10:00 a.m. Failure to do so may result in the absence being identified as truancy. 1. Truant absences are identified as: a. Failing to attend school or class without the consent of the parent/guardian or school official. b. Not being in assigned location on the school campus during the school day without approval of appropriate school personnel. c. A “Habitual Truant” is a student who is truant from school either three times in one trimester or four times in a year. 2. The following events, by law and policy, are not absences from school: a. b. c. d. e. f.
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School sponsored trip Suspensions from school attendance Serving as a Page in the Legislature Working the elections as provided by law and policy Appearing in court under order of subpoena Serving on active duty with the Indiana National Guard for not more than 10 days in the school year. Serving as the official representative of the school ( as approved by the principal) Serving on the State Department of Education Standards Task Force 26
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Hospitalization or incarceration with verified educational services being provided j. Accepted for homebound services (student/parents must have a request for homebound services on file, including an approved medical support statement) k. College Days – a maximum of 2 college visitation days will be permitted on each of the last two years of high school – additional visitation days must receive prior approval from the school principal or designee l. Other: Principal determination (must be documented) Excellent attendance (98% for the year) will be recognized. Documented doctor/dentist/therapist notes will not be included in the calculation of excessive absences. Loss of Credit (High School) – A student may be denied credits after the 8th absence from school/class in a trimester. Extensions will be provided to students who have documented medical or dental excuses on file. Notes from health care providers must be received within three school days after the student returns to school. After the eighth absence, the student and his/her parent/guardian will be notified and may be provided the following options: 1. An attendance contract that provides an opportunity for the student to regain credits based on improved attendance during the current trimesters; 2. The student may be placed in an alternative educational program (McLean H. S. or Booker T. Washington H. S.); 3. The student will lose credits for the class (es) if attendance patterns continue. The Vigo County School Corporation expects that principals will use their professional discretion when implementing discipline approaches with individual students. All appeals will be at the building level. Each school will develop a program to recognize students for excellent school attendance. Tardies to school or class will be dealt with in such a way(s) so as not to negatively impact the school attendance rate. Calls will be made to the home to encourage the student to be on time and at school each day. Tardies may result in loss of recess/break time or assignment to a detention or extended school day. Parents, guardians, or emancipated students are to report a student absence by calling the school prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. Failure to call may result in disciplinary action. After each absence the following procedures will be followed: 1. Calls will be made to the home or parent work place each day if the school is not notified by the parent, guardian, or emancipated student on the day of the student absence. The school will use other communication methods if there is no available 27
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home/work phone. All efforts to contact the home will be properly documented. When possible and/or appropriate, teachers/teams are encouraged to discuss the importance of school attendance with the student. Students are allowed to make-up appropriate work missed because of any absences with the exception of absences identified as truancies. The work will be included in figuring the student’s grade. Students/parents must contact the teacher to request the make-up work. Elementary students will have one week to complete make-up work. Middle and high school students have three school days after the last absence to complete make-up work. Special circumstances may be approved by the principal.
On the fourth (4th) and the eighth (8th) absences, when appropriate, an attendance letter will be mailed to the home informing the parents/guardians regarding the importance of good school attendance and alerting them that serious attendance patterns may be developing. Schools at each level (elementary, middle and high) will include in this letter pertinent information about possible consequences of continued absences. The school will keep proper documentation of this communication. On the tenth (10th) absence, when appropriate, the school will contact the student and the parent/guardian and develop a Probation in Place of Expulsion (PIPE) plan that sets the expectations for improved attendance. Schools at each level (elementary, middle and high) will again share pertinent information about possible additional consequences of continued absences. The school will keep proper documentation of this communication. On the fifteenth (15th) absence, when appropriate, in communication with the student and the parent/guardian, the school may involve Child Protective Services, the Juvenile Justice System, and recommend expulsion. Additionally, driver’s license/permit and work permit may be revoked by the principal after the 15th absence.
Make-up work is defined as all work that is counted as a grade must be allowed to be made up in some form. It must be of equal grade value. Students have the responsibility of requesting make-up work from the teacher within three (3) days upon their return. A reasonably designated time limit will be set by the teacher as to the due date of any make-up work. Due to the emphasis on participation in physical education classes, state and local policy may override this definition. The work will be included in figuring the student’s grade. Students/Parents must contact the teacher to request the make-up work. Tardies to School After 8:25 a.m., students must report to the Attendance Office before going to class. The following discipline applies: 1st tardy – verbal warning, 2nd-4th 28
tardies – 1 detention for each offense, and 5th and subsequent tardies – Tuesday Extension issued from the Dean’s Office. Any student arriving to school at 9:00 a.m. or after, will be considered truant and the following discipline applies: 1st offense – verbal warning and 2nd and subsequent offenses – Tuesday Extension issued from the Dean’s Office for each offense. If you are absent at the conclusion of 1st hour, you are considered absent, not tardy, and a parent note will need to be given to the Deans’ Office to explain the absence. Unexcused tardies include oversleeping and no ride to school. Tardies to Class Once the bell rings to begin class, students not in the classroom will be marked tardy. The following discipline applies: 1st tardy – verbal warning, 2nd-4th tardies – 1 detention for each offense, and 5th and subsequent tardies – Tuesday Extension issued from the Dean’s Office.
Truancy A student is considered truant when he or she is not in attendance in school, class, study hall, or other assigned activity, without the permission of parents, legal guardians, and/or designated school official(s). A student will be considered truant if he or she misses a class for more than fifteen (15) minutes and there have been no previous parental contacts. Truancy is also when a student is absent and does not make contact with the school. Truant students may not make up work for credit. Leaving Before Close of School Day Students are not to leave the school grounds without a permit from the Dean’s or a pass from the Nurse’s Office. Students violating this policy will be considered truant and thus subject to disciplinary measure. If a student is on a work-study program, the Assistant Principal will issue a permanent pass at the beginning of each trimester. Once a student arrives on campus he/she may not leave. Release of Directory Information The school corporation may release certain “directory information,” which means information contained in an education record of a student that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed and which includes, but is not limited to, the student’s name, address, parents’ names and their home and work telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, major field of study, participation in official recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, awards received, teacher-selected student work with no grades displayed, pictures or video images not used in a disciplinary manner, hair and eye color, race, sex, date of birth, height, weight, grade level, and other similar information, without consent to media organizations (including radio, television, and newspaper), colleges, civic or school-related organizations, military recruiters and state or local governmental agencies.
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Parents of a student less than 18 years of age or of a student who is at least 18 years of age desiring to object to disclosure of any or certain of the categories of directory information should request form JO-E (Denial of permission to Release Certain Directory Information Without Prior Written Consent) from the superintendent’s office. An objecting parent or student may use form JO-E to deny consent for release of all directory information, or he/she may selectively deny consent by circling those categories of directory information he/she does not wish released. Building principals shall ensure that parents are informed of their right to object to the release of directory information and that they may have on file such objections at any time during the school year. Adopted: July 11, 2011 VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA File: ___JF___ STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES This section is intended, in general terms, to describe some of the rights and responsibilities of students in the Vigo County School Corporation and to set forth appropriate regulations governing student behavior. In order to function properly, public school education must provide equal learning opportunities for all students. In order for an individual to exercise his/her individual rights as afforded by our Federal and State Constitutions, he/she must be able to exercise self-discipline which will allow all individuals equal opportunities. The basic foundation and success of public school education depends greatly on self-discipline. In addition to the general curriculum, principles and practices of appropriate behavior must be present and modeled. This includes an acceptance of the rights of all individuals, however, no individual school or school system can discharge these responsibilities if it allows students to act in an objectionable manner or to disregard rules, regulations and laws adopted for the benefit and safety of all persons. The responsibility for the development and enforcement of rules and regulations for the protection and safety of individuals, in the school, is delegated by the Board of School Trustees to staff members within the School Corporation. The purpose of these rules and regulations is to help create an atmosphere that promotes the best possible learning and safe environment for all those involved in the educational process. Students live and function, as do adults, in the general community. As citizens, students are entitled to our society's benefits; but, as citizens, they are subject to its national, state, and local laws and rules governing the various aspects of their behavior.
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In the same manner, students live and function in the school community. The benefits of public education are available to all students, but in order to acquire these benefits, the individual must abide by laws, rules and regulations. In order for the educational process to function adequately and provide programs of diversity and challenge, there must be an orderly and manageable framework within which each individual can function. Except for Rule XXIII noted below, the rules and standards set forth in this policy apply to behavior on school grounds immediately before or during school hours, or immediately after school hours, or at any other time when the school is being used by a school group; off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event or traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event of any kind. (See definition of school functions and events in JF Attachment below). This policy does not define all types and aspects of student behavior; however, the Board of School Trustees has the responsibility to set forth policies, rules and regulations to help each student conduct his/her behavior in a safe and acceptable manner. VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA File: ___JF___ The Board of School Trustees and the Superintendent of schools may establish written policies, rules and regulations of general application governing student behavior in all schools. In addition, each principal, within his or her school, may establish certain written rules, regulations and consequences not inconsistent with those established by the Board and the Superintendent. Additionally, school officials may find it necessary to remove a student from the school; in this event, the Board of School Trustees authorizes administrators and staff members to take the following action: REMOVAL FROM CLASS OR ACTIVITY – TEACHER A middle school or high school teacher will have the right to remove a student from his/her class or activity for a period of up to one (1) school day if the student is assigned regular or additional work to be completed in another school setting. If a teacher removes a student for more than one day, said removal shall be contingent upon mutual agreement with the teacher and the principal or principal designee. An elementary teacher will have the right to remove a student from his/her classroom or activity for a period of up to one (1) school day if the student is assigned regular or additional work to be completed in another school setting. SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL - PRINCIPAL: A school principal (or designee) may deny a student the right to attend school or take part in any school function for a period of up to ten (10) school days. Suspension from school may also result in a loss of the driver's license. EXPULSION: In accordance with the due process procedures defined in this policy, a student may be expelled from school for a period no longer than the remainder of the current semester plus the following semester possibly including summer school, with the exception of a violation of rule 15 listed under the grounds for Suspension and Expulsion in this policy. Expulsion will 31
also result in a report to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles recommending the denial of a learner’s permit or invalidating a learner’s permit or driver’s license. ZERO TOLERANCE The Board of School Trustees hereby adopts a policy of Zero Tolerance for those specific acts of misconduct identified in this policy by an asterisk (*). All middle and high school principals who have preliminarily found that a student has committed one or more of those specific acts of misconduct shall suspend such student from school in the manner provided hereinafter in this policy and by Indiana law. The principal shall file a written charge with the Hearing Officer requesting that the student be expelled from school for the maximum period permitted by Indiana law or Federal law, whichever is greater. All elementary principals may exercise their individual discretion whether or not to exercise this action regarding filing an expulsion request for all rules, with the exception of Rule XV(a), relative to possession of a firearm or **destructive device. When filing an expulsion request, the principal shall forward a written charge requesting the Hearing Officer to expel from school for the maximum period permitted by Indiana law or Federal law, whichever is greater. VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA File: ___JF___
AREAS OF PROHIBITED STUDENT CONDUCT AND AREAS OF ZERO TOLERANCE Any conduct which causes or which creates a reasonable likelihood that it will cause a disruption in or interference with a school function or activity on school grounds and off school grounds; traveling to or from school or a school activity, function, or event; or that interferes or creates a reasonable likelihood that it will interfere with the health, safety, or well-being or the rights of other students is prohibited. Nothing herein is intended to restrict the exercise of legitimate First Amendment rights. Should a student become involved in an incident that is clearly independent of school function, the responsibility and jurisdiction lies with the parent, guardian, or the local law enforcement agency. Exceptions will be investigated on a case by case basis to determine if there is sufficient information to establish that an incident is related to or interferes with school functions or activities; or poses a threat to staff or students. If such investigation supports a relationship, suspension and/or expulsion procedures may be implemented. The preceding standard is a general standard that should be used as a guide by all students. Not all acts of misconduct can be itemized in this section. The following is an enumeration of some of the main areas of conduct which may lead to disciplinary action, including possible expulsion from school for a period in excess of ten (10) school days which would be no longer than the remainder of the current semester plus the following semester possibly 32
including summer school, with the exception of a violation of Rule XV (a) listed under the grounds for Suspension and Expulsion in this policy which carries a mandatory twelve (12) calendar month expulsion. GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION Rule I: Provide, or transmit to another person, offering to sell or agreeing to purchase any substance which is,looks like, or which is or was represented to be marijuana, alcoholic beverage, "non-alcoholic" beer or wine, substance containing alcohol, substance containing phenylpropanolamine (P.P.A.), steroid, stimulant, depressant, or intoxicant of any kind or any medication not specifically prescribed for that individual as a prescription drug or any over the counter substance that may impair the physical or mental function of an individual. Rule II: possess, use or be under the influence of any substance which is, looks like, or which is or was represented to be marijuana, alcoholic beverage, "nonalcoholic" beer or wine, substance containing alcohol, substance containing phenylpropanolamine (P.P.A.), steroid, stimulant, depressant, or intoxicant of any kind or any medication not specifically prescribed for that individual as a prescription drug or any over the counter substance that may impair the physical or mental function of an individual. Rule III: Possess any instrument, device or other object which the student who possesses the same intends to use for: (a) introducing into the human body of any of the prohibited substances set forth in I. above; (b) testing the strength, effectiveness, quantity or quality of a prohibited substance set forth in I. above; or (c) enhancing the effect of a prohibited substance set forth in I. above. Rule IV: Transmit or provide to any person any instrument, device, or other object which the transmitter or provider intends to be used for: (a) introducing into the human body any of the prohibited substances set forth in I. above; (b) testing the strength, effectiveness, quantity, or quality of a prohibited substance set forth in I. above; or (c) enhancing the effect of a prohibited substance set forth in I. above. Rule V: Medications, professionally prescribed for the student and any over the counter substance which may physically or mentally impair an individual may be brought on school property and must, on arrival at school, be presented to the school nurse, health assistant, or extracurricular staff member as applicable for storage and presentation. Students may not take these substances unless given by the school nurse, health assistant, or extracurricular staff member and students cannot give these substances to another individual while under the responsibility of the Vigo County School Corporation. Rule VI: Involvement in any conduct on school premises or during a school function or event which violates local, state, or federal law, where such conduct or the likelihood of engaging in such conduct poses a clear and present danger to the health, welfare, or safety of teachers, or other employees, or visitors. 33
Rule VII: .Engaging in any activity forbidden by the laws of Indiana that constitutes an interference with school purposes or an educational function. Rule VIII: Stealing, causing damage to, or destroying property if done on school grounds or during a school function or event. Rule IX: Causing or attempting to cause physical injury or harm to any teacher or other school employee or visitor on school grounds or during a school function or event. When a student physically assaults a person having authority over the student, the principal of the school where the student is enrolled shall make a referral of the student to the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the student. Any eligible special education, or Section 504 eligible student shall be afforded the protection guaranteed by applicable state and federal statutes. Rule X: Causing or attempting to cause physical injury or harm to any student on school grounds or during a school function or event. Rule XI: Threatening or intimidating any teacher or other school employee or visitor. Rule XII: Threatening or intimidating any student, or otherwise engaging in any bullying activity as defined in Vigo County School Corporation Board Policy. Rule XIII: Interfering with school purposes or with the orderly operation of the school by using, threatening to use, or counseling other persons to use violence, force, coercion, threats, intimidation, fear, or disruptive means. Rule XIV: Possessing, using or transmitting any object that in fact or under the circumstances can reasonably be considered to constitute a weapon. Rule XV: (a) Possessing, handling or transmitting any firearm or destructive device on school property. Violation of Rule XV(a) requires a twelve calendar month removal from school. The twelve calendar month penalty will begin on the date of the first day of suspension from school for the violation with the return of the student occurring at the start of the next term following the year expulsion period. School administrative officials will immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency when a student engages in behavior described in this rule. . The following constitute some but not all devices that are considered to be a firearm as defined in Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code: any weapon which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any weapon described above; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device which is an explosive, incendiary, or poison gas bomb, grenade, rocket having 34
a propellant charge of more than four ounces, missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, mine, or any similar device; any weapon which will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any barrel with a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter; any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into any destructive device described in the two immediately preceding examples, and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled. For the purposes of this rule, a destructive device is: explosive, incendiary, or overpressure device that is configured as a bomb, a grenade, a rocket with a propellant charge of more than four ounces, a missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, a Molotov cocktail or a device that is substantially similar to an item described above; a type of weapon that may be readily converted to expel a projective by the action of an explosive or other propellant through a barrel that has a bore diameter of more than one-half inch; a combination of parts designed or intended for use in the conversion of a device into a destructive device. A destructive device is NOT a device that although originally designed for use as a weapon, is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety, or similar device. Rule XV: (b). Possessing, handling or transmitting a deadly weapon on school property. Violation of Rule XV(b) results in up to 10 days suspension and expulsion from school for a period of up to one calendar year. School administrative officials will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency when a student engages in behavior described in this rule. *** For the purpose of this rule, a deadly weapon is defined as any weapon, taser or electronic stun weapon, device, material, substance or animal capable of causing serious bodily injury and used in the commission or attempted commission of a crime Rule XVI: Refusal or failure to comply with the state and local attendance laws, including, but not limited to, truancy from specific classes and tardiness to school in general or to specific classes. Failure to comply will result for those eligible individuals and or families in referral to the Division of Children and Family Services with the possibility of loss of benefits. Rule XVII: Gambling on school premises or at school events. Rule XVIII: Failing to comply with possession, smoking, or use of tobacco restrictions as established by local and state officials. Student possession, use distribution, purchase or sale of tobacco or nicotine containing products of any kind and in any form on school buses, in school buildings and on school grounds is prohibited. Students shall not possess or use tobacco or nicotine in any form on school grounds during the regular school day from (7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) and such other times as specified in the rules and regulations of individual schools. 35
Rule XIX: Failure to comply with the directions of teachers, student teachers, school aides, bus drivers, principals, or other authorized school personnel. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, the refusal to show a student identification card when asked to do so. Rule XX: Repeated violation of any rules or regulations governing student conduct. Rule XXI: Subject to the lawful exercise of First Amendment rights, participating in any activity which substantially disrupts or materially interferes with, or is likely to so disrupt or interfere with any school function, activity, or purpose such as: a. Occupying any school building, school grounds or part thereof with intent to deprive others of its use. b.Blocking the entrance or exits of any school building or corridor or room therein with intent to deprive others of lawful access to or from, or use of the building, corridor, or room. c. Setting fire to or damaging any school building or property. d. Prevention of or attempting to prevent by physical act the convening or continued functioning of any school or education function, or of any meeting or assembly on school property. Rule XXII: Dressing or grooming in a manner which presents a clear and present danger to a student's health and safety or in a manner which causes an interference with school work or creates a classroom or school disruption. Rule XXIII: Engaging in unlawful activity on or off school grounds when school is or is not in session if the unlawful activity may reasonably be considered to be an interference with school purposes or an educational function, or the student’s removal is necessary to restore order or protect persons on school property. Rule XXIV: Inappropriate/unlawful use of a cell phone/paging device or camera. (See cell phone rules on Vigo Schools website and/or school handbooks). Rule XXV: Engaging in sexual harassment of another person, which includes sexually-related verbal statements, gestures, or physical contact. Rule XXVI: Engaging in voluntary or consensual sexually-related contact with another person. 36
Rule XXVII: Engaging in speech or conduct, including clothing, jewelry, or hair style, which is profane, indecent, lewd, vulgar, or offensive to school purposes. Any student may be suspended from school. This includes conduct off school property if the student's presence in school would constitute an interference with an educational function or school purpose. The superintendent, principal, administrative personnel, any teacher, or any other person authorized to be in charge of a school function or event, including, but not limited to, bus drivers in the course of conveying students to and from school or school functions, are authorized to take such action in connection with student behavior as is reasonably desirable or necessary. Such action shall be taken to help any student, to further school purposes, or to prevent an interference therewith including, but not limited to, counseling, parent conferences, assignment of additional work, rearrangement of class schedules, requiring the student to remain in school after regular school hours, or restriction of extracurricular activity.
SUSPENSION AND RIGHT TO HEARING A. If a student is to face disciplinary action which could result in his suspension from school for a period greater than ten (10) school days, or for the balance of the semester, or for the balance of the school year, or for summer school, or for the balance of the school year and the first semester of the following school year, he shall be notified of this fact. Under policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the Board of School Trustees, that student will be given the opportunity to have a hearing in front of an impartial determiner of fact called a "Hearing Examiner". That student will be entitled to bring with him/her a representative of choice and will be entitled to hear specific evidence against him, to respond, explain, and defend him or herself, and to produce witnesses on his/her behalf. The procedures to be followed in the event of such a hearing will be presented in writing to the student and/or his/her parents sufficiently in advance of the hearing to enable the student and his/her parents to reasonably prepare for the hearing. An attorney is not required, but if the parent chooses to engage the services of an attorney, the attorney will act only as an advisor and may not be present in the hearing room. The attorney may be available in a nearby location on the premises for consultation if necessary. B. The student may be suspended by the hearing examiner until the date of the expulsion or exclusion hearing if in response to a formal request by the principal/designee the hearing examiner determines that his/her suspension is necessary. SHORT TERM SUSPENSION Any principal/designee may deny a student the right to attend school or to take part in school functions for a period of up to ten (10) school days. Such shortterm suspension shall be made solely after the principal has made an 37
investigation thereof and has determined that such suspension is necessary to help any student, to further school purposes, or to prevent an interference therewith. No short-term suspension shall be made without affording the student an opportunity for an informal hearing. At the informal hearing the student is entitled to: A. A written or oral statement of the charges against him. B. If he denies the charges, a summary of the evidence against him. C. An opportunity to explain his conduct. Notice and the informal hearing shall precede suspension of the student except where the nature of the misconduct requires immediate removal. In such a situation, the notice and informal hearing shall follow as soon as reasonably possible after the suspension. Within twenty-four (24) hours or such additional time as is reasonably necessary following such suspension, the principal/designee shall send a written statement to the student's parents describing the student's conduct, misconduct, or violation of any rule or standard and the reasons for the action taken. The principal/designee shall make a reasonable effort to hold a conference with the parent before or at the time the student returns to school. EXPULSION PROCEDURES When a principal/designee recommends to the Superintendent/designee that a student be expelled from school, the following procedures will be followed: A. A Superintendent of a school corporation may conduct an expulsion meeting or appoint one of the following to conduct an expulsion meeting. 1. Legal counsel. 2. A member of the administrative staff; if the member has not expelled the student during the current school year and was not involved in the events giving rise to the expulsion. B.
An expulsion will not take place until the student and the student's parent are requested to appear at an expulsion meeting conducted by the Superintendent or the designee. Failure by a student or a student’s parent to request or appear at this meeting will be deemed a waiver of rights administratively to contest the expulsion or to appeal it to the School Board
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The notice of the right to appear to appear at the expulsion meeting will be in writing, delivered by certified mail or by personal delivery, and contain the reasons for the expulsion and the date, time, place, and purpose of the meeting.
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parent will have the opportunity to answer the charges against the student and to present evidence to support the student's position. E.
If an expulsion meeting is held, the person conducting the expulsion meeting will make a written summary of the evidence heard at the meeting, take any action found to be appropriate, and give notice of the action taken to the student and the student’s parent. According to the Indiana School Boards Association Manual, a School Board must determine ahead of time whether or not it will hear all appeals or no appeals for the school year. The VCSC Board of School Trustees has decided to hear appeals until further notice. The student or parent therefore has the right to appeal the decision of the person conducting the expulsion meeting to the School Board within 10 days of the receipt of notice of the action taken. The student or parent appeal to the School Board must be in writing. If an appeal is properly made, the will consider the written summary of the expulsion meeting and the arguments of both the school administration and the student and/or the student's parent. The Board will then take any action deemed appropriate. ***NOTE: SEE JF ATTACHMENT FOR DEFINITION OF SCHOOL EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS.
JF: ATTACHMENT School Functions and/or Events Any event, either individual or group, that involves Vigo County School Corporation students and/or staff or is sponsored by someone who is authorized to represent the Vigo County School Corporation or is an approved activity of any school within the School Corporation or approved by the school board would be considered to be a school function or event. The event does not have to occur on School Corporation owned, rented, or controlled property for it to be a school event. Field trips taken on behalf of the school but are not on school owned, rented or controlled property are still considered to be a school event. In addition, events such as but not limited to athletic events, academic events and competitions of any kind taking place on behalf of the school or sponsored by an organization affiliated with a Vigo County School or with school sponsorship are considered to be school events. Vigo County School Corporation rules will apply to all such functions and events. Adoption Date: December 8, 1976; Revised: July 28,1982; June 24, 1985; July 28, 1986; July 17, 1992; November 14, 1994; March 13, 1995; July 17, 1995; October 28, 1996; July 14, 1997; March 23, 1998,May 10, 2004, July 11, 2011 DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PRACTICES of NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Offense Handled By Disciplinary Consequence Tardies Teacher/Dean/Admin. Range of Detention – Tuesday Extension, Out of School Suspension 39 39 Parent
sponsorship are considered to be school events. Vigo County School Corporation rules will apply to all such functions and events. Adoption Date: December 8, 1976; Revised: July 28,1982; June 24, 1985; July 28, 1986; July 17, 1992; November 14, 1994; March 13, 1995; July 17, 1995; October 28, 1996; July 14, 1997; March 23, 1998,May 10, 2004, July 11, 2011 DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PRACTICES of NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Offense Handled By Disciplinary Consequence Tardies Teacher/Dean/Admin. Range of Detention – Tuesday Extension, Out of School Suspension 39 Parent conference depending on number of offenses – Progressive Truancy, Improper Parking, On parking w/o permission, Failure to serve detentions, Forging note or pass, Leaving school w/o permission, Locker Sharing, Failure to return cafeteria trays, Throwing food in cafeteria. Out of assigned area (Truancy is defined as a partial period or an entire day)
Dean/Admin.
Progressive – Tuesday Extension through Out of School Suspension – Probation in Place of Expulsion or Recommendation for Expulsion
Tobacco – Use or Possession on School Property or School Related Functions Starting January 1, 2002, as it is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to possess tobacco products, disciplinary action for the violation of the IC 35-46-1-10.5 (illegal possession or use of tobacco products) on school premises or school sponsored events will results in a referral to local law enforcement.
Dean/Admin (VCSC Board Policy)
1st Offense – 1 to 3 days alternate placement and if under 18 years of age, principal will report the offense to law enforcement. The principal or designee may substitute school/community service in place of Alternative placement for the first offense. 2nd Offense- 3 to 5 days suspension and, if under 18 years of age, principal will report the offense to law enforcement. 3rd (or more) Offense 5 to 10 days for each violation and, if under 18 years of age, principal will report the offense to law enforcement.
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10 days for each violation and, if under 18 years of age, principal will report the offense to law enforcement. Disruptive, Inappropriate behavior including use of Profanity/Obscenities/
Teacher/Dean/Admin.
Detentions through Out of School Suspension, Probation in Place of Expulsion Expulsion Expulsion Recommendation for Recommendation Recommendation for for expulsion & possible
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Profanity/Obscenities/ Profanity/Obscenities/ Inappropriate Inappropriate language/Racial language/Racial comments comments or slurs. or slurs. Threatening Threatening or or intimidating intimidating another another student. student. Sexual Sexual harassment harassment – – Inappropriate Inappropriate displays displays of of affection affection such such as kissing as kissing are unacceptable are unacceptable anytime anytime on school on school grounds. grounds. Holding Holding handshands is anisacceptable an acceptable formform of of affection; affection; consoling consoling or or greeting greeting a friend a friend with with a a briefbrief hug is hug also is also acceptable. acceptable.
expulsion expulsion & possible & possible
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Trespassing at another school
Dean/Admin.
Minimum of 2 Tuesday Extensions with possible arrest
Fighting/Stealing/ Vandalism/Fireworks Inappropriate computer access
Dean/Admin.
Out of school suspension, Probation in Place of Expulsion, Possible Recommendation for Expulsion and Referral to Law Enforcement Agency
Failure to follow directives of staff
Dean/Admin.
Detention through Out of School Suspension, Probation in Place of Expulsion, Possible Recommendation for Expulsion, Referral to Law Enforcement Agency
A student may possess a cell phone/paging device in school, on school property, at after school activities, and at school related functions, provided that during school hours* and on school bus* the cell phone/paging device remains off and out of sight. When directed by a staff member during a school crisis/emergency or even at an after school event cell phones/pagers must be turned off. A student possessing a cell phone/page device shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time will the VCSC be responsible for preventing theft, loss, or damage to cell phones/paging devices brought onto its property.
Dean/Admin.
1st Offense** - on the first offense have the cell phone/pager confiscated. The phone will be made available to the parent at the end of the day and the student will be given a detention. 2nd Offense** - on the second offense have the cell phone/pager confiscated. The student will be directed not to have such device on a school bus or in school during the school day for the remainder of the school year. Parent/guardian may be contacted to pick up the cell phone/pager. The cell phone will be made available to the parent for pick up. The student will be given an extended day and/or an in-school detention.
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and/or an in-school detention. **Additional consequences will be assessed for continued violation in accordance with student rights and responsibilities (suspension and expulsion may be recommended). As with dealing with any violation of Corporation or school rules. Significance of the violation and the student’s prior disciplinary record may impact the level of disciplinary action the school finds appropriate to impose.
Gang Signs or Paraphernalia/Graffiti
Dean/Admin.
Out of School Suspension. Probation in Place of Expulsion through Recommendation for Expulsion.
Possess, use, or be under the influence of any substance which is, looks like, or which is or was represented to be marijuana, alcoholic beverage, “non-alcohol” beer or wine, substance contacting phenylpropanolamine (P.P.A.), steroid, stimulant, depressant, or intoxicant of any kind or any medication not as a prescription drug or any over the counter substance that may impair the physical or mental function of an individual, or any device used in association with these substances.
Dean/Admin (Per VCSC Policy)
Recommendation for Expulsion or 5-10 days Out of School-Suspension with Screenings and Alcohol/Drug Education Program-Referral to Law Enforcement Agency or Alternative to Expulsion Policy JF-R
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*Provide or transmit to another person any of the prohibited substances or items listed directly above. *Threatening, attempting to cause physical injury or harm to any teacher, school employee, or visitor on school grounds or any school function. Possession, use or transmitting any weapon, Firearm/Look-Alike.
Dean/Admin (Per VCSC Zero Tolerance Policy)
5-10 day out of school suspension with recommendation for expulsion and referral to Law Enforcement Agency.
*See School Board Policy JF and Restrictions JR-R. NOTE: In general, Yearly total of Tuesday Extensions per student will be limited to six (6). Students may receive up to twelve (12) AE and six (6) TE will be placed on a PIPE and/or suspended. Failure to serve Tuesday Extension without prior approval will result in a 3-Day Out of School Suspension. In general after the second out of school suspension, more discipline will follow. Detention Halls Just as the school has policies and regulations covering its operation, so do classrooms and study halls have regulations. Whereas the Principal, Assistant Principals, and Deans are responsible for the general conduct of the student body, the classroom teacher is responsible for enforcing the regulations of the classroom and halls as well as the school. To assist the teacher in these duties, the school has established Detention Halls before and after school. A student whose conduct warrants detention may serve one or two a day until the assigned detentions have been served. The early hall begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 8:05 a.m. The late hall begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Double detentions may be served on Monday thru Friday from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30. Any accumulation of detention periods or refusal to serve may, upon review by the Principal or Dean, result in Tuesday Extension. Although detentions are issued for incidental misconduct or excessive tardies, it should be understood that the Administrators, Deans, or Teachers may handle a given situation quite differently. Students assigned to Detentions will receive a form on which the Hall supervisor will indicate date and time served. The Supervisor may refuse to sign the form if: 1) student is late in reporting, 2) reports without regular class work to do, or 3) in any way disrupts the other students serving detentions.
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TUESDAY EXTENSION/DETENTION SCHEDULE Detention Schedule: A.M. Detentions – Room 141 7:35 a.m. – 8:05 a.m. Lunch Detentions A, B, C, and D must report to dean’s office on time and forfeit opportunity to eat lunch. P.M. Detentions – Library 3:25 – 3:55 – Single Detention 3:25 – 4:25 – Double Detention • Double Detention is available Monday thru Friday unless otherwise announced. • Detentions are to be served within five (5) school days of the date given. • It is the student’s responsibility to serve the Detention by the due date – you will not be reminded of your Detention or the date in which it is due. It is also the student’s responsibility to keep track of what Detentions they have and when they are to be served. Any unserved detentions will result in a Tuesday Extension(s). Tuesday Schedule: 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. School Cafeteria • Students are expected to be at Tuesday Extension by 3:30 P.M. You are to be in the cafeteria and seated prior to 3:30 P.M. • Students will dress according to the School Dress Code. • You must have books, paper and pencil/pen with you. There will be no sleeping, talking, or walking around the room. Tuesday Extension will be from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Tuesday Extension is an Intermediate Disciplinary Measure in lieu of Suspension. Failure to attend or comply with all Tuesday Extension rules will result in an In or Out of School Suspension. Tuesday Extension Another manner of handling more serious behavior problems is to assign Tuesday Extension. The student reports to the cafeteria at 3:30 p.m. and remains under constant supervision until 5:30 p.m. Students are responsible for gathering class assignments and proper materials needed for the two hour study periods. If a student does not report to Tuesday Extension, the Student will receive one (1) day of Alternative Placement unless there is a doctor verification of illness from the student upon his/her return to school. If a student needs to reschedule a Tuesday Extension, an additional Tuesday Extension will be added. Alternative Placement It is the sole responsibility of students to initiate contact and collect all necessary class work to be done while serving an alternative placement. All work is to be completed and turned in at the conclusion of time served. 45
Students will not be allowed to leave this assignment for any reason other than planned restroom breaks. Suspension There are times when the offense requires separation from the school atmosphere. When, in the opinion of the Principal or the Deans, such conduct warrants, a student may be suspended from attending school for a maximum of ten (10) days. Students suspended from school are not privileged to return to the campus for any reason until the morning following the final day of their suspension. Vulgar, lewd, offensive, indecent speech can be reason for suspension/expulsion. Fighting, threatening, or intimidating any student or a staff member, stealing, vandalism, failure to follow directions of a staff member are some of the reasons for student suspension. The complete guidelines and policies are posted for all students and available in the Deans’ Office. In addition, students may be referred to police authorities if the situation warrants. Probation in Place of Expulsion - “PIPE” When in the opinion of the Dean or Principal, a student has exhausted the allotted disciplinary penalties, a parent, student, school official conference may be held to afford the student an opportunity to acquire an education prior to recommendation for expulsion. A contractual agreement will be developed to meet the needs of the student and the school to insure an opportunity for the student to be successful. Failure on the part of the student or parent to attend the conference will result in recommendation for expulsion. Failure on the part of the student to adhere to the terms and conditions of the contract will result in the recommendation for expulsion. When a student receives a 3rd truancy or has 12 absences, this will result in Probation in Place of Expulsion. Expulsion When, in the opinion of the Principal and following a careful review of all facts and all previous corrective measures, the behavior of a student has been consistently detrimental to the educational atmosphere or when the student has violated the rules and regulations to a significant degree, the Principal may recommend to the Board of School Trustees that such a student be denied school attendance. STUDENT DRIVING/RIDING AND PARKING POLICY Parent/Guardian Permission Required-- Students may drive to and from school and off-site approved school programs/events with written permission of their parent/guardian and permission of the school principal or the designee. Students may lose their privilege to drive to school and approved off-site programs/ events for failure to be in compliance with laws, codes, and school rules. Insurance & Liability for Property Damage & Injury—Students are required to comply with the insurance and liability laws governing motor vehicles in the State of Indiana. The Vigo County School Corporation is not 46
responsible in the case of accidents involving a student or students, to and from school or an off-site approved program/ event. Parking for Students—Students who drive to school or to a school approved program/ event must park their vehicle in the parking spaces designated for student parking at the school or site of the approved program/event. Parking off campus and walking from the off campus parking location to school is prohibited. (Also see Board Policy DFJ – Student Parking Stickers and Board Policy JFG-Interrogations and Searches.) Riding with another Student—Students may ride with other students to and from approved off-site programs/events with written permission of parent/guardian of each student and permission of the school principal or the designee. Students may be removed from driving/riding to, and/or enrollment in, off-site programs/events for a violation of law, student code of conduct, conduct rules for the specific program/event, or for failure to be in compliance with school rules. Offenses While Traveling—Students who are observed by a law enforcement officer or school employee committing an offense while traveling to or from a school or a school approved program/event, that is a violation of law, the student code of conduct, conduct rules for a specific program/event, or school rules may be removed, suspended, expelled, or lose the privilege to drive/ride to and from a school program/activity for a period of time not to exceed the greater of 90 calendar days or the remainder of the school year. Driving Privileges Suspended A second suspension from school, or being determined as a habitual truant (four (4) truancies in a school year define a habitual truant), or a recommendation for expulsion will result in the suspension of the driver’s license as per Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Each subsequent suspension will result in an additional 120 days license suspension. The law states that any student who withdraws from school to avoid the penalty will have his/her license revoked until age 18. Students 18 or over may lose driving privileges to school in lieu of their license being suspended. Parking Lot Violations Parking lot violations such as reckless driving will result in the following discipline: 1st offense - 4 weeks suspension of driving privileges, 2nd offense 8 weeks, 3rd offense - remainder of the school year. When the driving privileges are suspended, the student’s vehicle is not to be on school property during the time of suspension. Students are held responsible for any violations of their vehicle with any driver. All vehicles must be registered with the Deans’ Office on or before the third week of school. New drivers have five (5) school days to purchase a parking sticker. A parking sticker is valid for one (1) school year from August to June. Students who are driving, a different vehicle, have five (5) days to change their previous parking sticker to a current one. Violation of this guideline will result in a Tuesday school up to loss of driving privileges. Cars must be removed from the West lot before 4 p.m. August 1 47
through November 30. Any accidents on our parking lots MUST be reported to the Deans’ Office immediately. Inappropriate/Disrespectful items on a vehicle may result in a disciplinary action (i.e. rebel flag, tobacco, alcohol, etc)
School Video Systems: For the protection of students and staff, each school has a video system to record certain areas of the school premises. These are for internal use and may not be released to outside agencies or individuals without specific approval and only in line with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines. The Vigo County School Corporation will cooperate with law enforcement, however, if a crime is suspected and the law enforcement agency requests to view the information in line with legal requirements. Student Records: Records that are maintained by the school may only be released to parents (natural biological parents) or legal custodians under FERPA guidelines. The records are not available to grandparents, other relatives or step-parents unless those individuals are legal custodians or a legal adoption has taken place. Permits and Out of County Cash Tuition: Students are required to attend the school in the district of their legal residence. If a parent wishes for a student to attend another elementary school, a permit application is required. Specific guidelines must be followed to apply for a permit. Forms are available at the elementary school and principals of both the sending and the receiving school must agree to the permit. In addition, no school bus transportation is furnished for a student on a permit. Cash Tuition for an out of county student will be waived if the student’s legal residence is in Indiana. The student is enrolled prior to “official” enrollment day in September. Any enrollments after the “official” enrollment day in September are subject to full tuition (between $5,500-$6,500 per year). Any student from another State will be charged the full tuition regardless of when that student enrolls in V.C.S.C. Field Trips: Parents may be invited to attend a field trip if the school feels that such involvement is warranted or is necessary. The decision of inviting parents on field trips rests with the school. Any parent attending as a participant or chaperone is subject to a criminal history check prior to such attendance. Criminal history checks may be required yearly or at any time the principal feels that such a check is necessary. Attendance will be approved or denied through the central office. All school rules are in effect on a field trip. Bullying Policy: In accordance with state law, “bullying” is prohibited in the Vigo County School Corporation. Bullying is defined as any act of threatening or intimidating behavior with the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate, or harm another student. This includes engaging in the act of bullying while using school provided equipment or property. The act of “bullying” means overt, repeated acts or gestures that may be verbal, written 48
communications or physical acts or any other behavior that fits the definition above. Schools in the Vigo County School Corporation are encouraged to engage students, staff, and parents in meaningful discussions about the negative aspects of bullying. The parent involvement may be through parent organizations already in place in each school. Parents or students who suspect that repeated acts of bullying are taking place should report the matter to the school principal or designee. The report or complaint shall name the alleged violator as well as the complainant. Upon receiving the report, the principal/designee will investigate the matter at the building level and school consequences will be assessed, as appropriate, according to Rule XII under Student Rights and Responsibilities. A report of the investigation and consequences shall be made available to the Director of Secondary and Elementary Education, as appropriate as well as the Coordinator of Student Services. False Reporting: A person who knowingly makes a false complaint of a violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action. The Superintendent will ensure that this policy is disseminated throughout the school community. The Superintendent is authorized to develop all procedures and forms necessary to administer this policy.
Zero Tolerance In April of 1995, the Vigo County School Corporation Board of Trustees adopted a Zero Tolerance Policy for those behaviors or actions felt to be intolerable. Zero Tolerance infractions are listed in the Disciplinary Guidelines. Any student who commits one of these infractions will immediately be suspended and recommended for expulsion for the maximum time period permitted by Indiana law. Searches In a continuing effort to facilitate the safety and well being of every student, school officials will take every measure possible to ensure safety. School administrators and deans will use a hand held metal detector if reasonable suspicion merits it. Students will be required to empty pockets, purses, book bags, etc. if reasonable suspicion merits. Failure to comply with these directives will result in disciplinary action for insubordination and failure to follow directions of school officials. Cell Phones and Paging Devices The VCSC Board of Trustees passed a revised policy concerning cell phones/pagers in May 2009. The policy was effective for the 2009-10 school year and thereafter unless revised. 1) A student may possess a cell phone/paging device in school, on school property, at after school activities, and at school related functions, provided that during school hours* and on a school bus* the cell phone/paging device remains off and out of sight. When directed by 49
a staff member during a school crisis/emergency or even at an after school event cell phones/pagers must be turned off. A student possessing a cell phone/paging device shall assume responsibility for its care. At no time will the VCSC be responsible for preventing theft, loss, or damage to cell phones/paging devices brought onto its property. * Cell phones/pagers are not to be used on the school bus on regular routes and/or from the time a student enters the building upon arrival at school for the start of their school day until the end of the school day dismissal bell. Guidelines for all VCSC middle/high school students – Students who are in violation of point one (1) above will be required to give the entire phone (battery, sim card, etc) to the school authority making the demand. Search of cell phone contents will only occur under legal guidelines of “reasonable suspicion” of a secondary violation. Persons bringing a cell phone or electronic device to school or a school event are under the above “implied consent” agreement. This would apply to parents or legal guardians of those who are under age 18 as well as those over the age of 18. First Offense** -on the first offense have the cell phone/pager confiscated. The phone will be made available to the parent at the end of the day and the student will be given a detention. Second Offense** -on the second offense have the cell phone/pager confiscated-the student will be directed not to have such device on a school bus or in school during the school day for the remainder of the school yearparent/guardian may be contacted to pick up the cell phone/ pager. The cell phone will be made available to the parent for pick up. The student will be given a Tuesday or an in-school detention. *Because in a number of Indiana school districts, student cell phones have been found to contain evidence of “sexual conduct” as defined by Indiana Criminal Statute at I.C.35-42-4-4(a), it is important for parents and students to be aware of the legal consequences should this occur in our school system. The Child Abuse/Neglect Law requires school personnel to make a report to law enforcement or child protective services whenever there is reason to believe that any person/student is involved with “child exploitation” (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (b)), or “child pornography” (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (c)), particularly regarding “sexual conduct” as statutorily defined. In addition, the Indiana Sex Offender Registration Statute (I.C. 35-42-4-4(c)), and the Sex Offender Registry Offense Statute (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (b)) require persons convicted of or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for violating the Chile Exploitation Statute to register as a sex offender. Additional consequences will be assessed for continued violation in accordance with student rights and responsibilities (suspension and expulsion may be recommended). 50
As with dealing with any violation of Corporation or school rules the significance of the violation and the student’s prior disciplinary record may impact the level of disciplinary action the school finds appropriate to impose. **These offenses will be dealt with by the principal or designee. Rule XXIV: Inappropriate or unlawful use of a paging device and/or portable/cellular telephone by a student. This includes sending, sharing, viewing, or possessing pictures, text messages, emails, or other material of a sexual nature in electronic or any other form on a cell phone or other electronic device. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the school office. ** Cell phone use is detailed under the procedures listed on the VCSC website (Administration, Student Services link) and in each school’s student handbook. The procedures will include the following text as recommended by ISBA legal service: Because in a number of Indiana school districts, student cell phones have been found to contain evidence of “sexual conduct” as defined by Indiana Criminal Statute at I.C.35-42-4-4(a), it is important for parents and students to be aware of the legal consequences should this occur in our school system. The Child Abuse/Neglect Law requires school personnel to make a report to law enforcement or child protective services whenever there is reason to believe that any person/student is involved with “child exploitation” (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (b)), or “child pornography” (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (c)), particularly regarding “sexual conduct” as statutorily defined. In addition, the Indiana Sex Offender Registration Statute (I.C. 35-42-4-4(c)), and the Sex Offender Registry Offense Statute (I.C. 35-42-4-4 (b)) require persons convicted of or adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for violating the Chile Exploitation Statute to register as a sex offender. Electronic Devices Electronic devices that are strictly for entertainment are not allowed during the regular school day without Administrative approval. Example: cameras, camcorders, game boy, etc. TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS School Buses School buses operate throughout the North Attendance District. Most students are within a few steps of a school bus. While riding a bus is voluntary and a privilege, those who do so are to conduct themselves properly at all times. The bus safety code is legislated by State Government. Any conduct considered by the bus driver or school officials to be detrimental will result in the suspension of bus privileges.
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Student Parking Regulations All students parking on our lot must purchase a parking permit for $1.00 and sign a waiver of responsibility for damage or theft to their vehicle. The permit must be displayed in the lower right corner of the front windshield (passenger side). Student parking areas are provided north of the main building and west of the building; there are sufficient spaces for student drivers. The parking area in front of the building and those parking spaces marked with a large “X” are reserved for staff and visitors. Cars should not be parked at curbs or on yellow lines. Students are not to park in front of the building, in a space with a large “X”, or just off school property. Only seniors may park in the area designated with a large “S”. Students are expected to lock their cars properly and are not permitted to return to them until dismissal time. The school does not carry insurance for vandalism or accidents which occur on campus. Students arriving after the 8:10 a.m. bell must enter our campus at the Maple Avenue Entrance. Disciplinary action will occur for those students who do not have a parking permit or park in a senior “S”. Tuesday Extension will be issued to students who park on an “X” or at curbs or yellow lines. All parking violations will result in a Tuesday Extension. Any student who parks on the school lot is subject to having his/her car searched by school officials and assisted by police authorities if reasonable suspicion merits. This is an ongoing measure of safety. This is a reminder that students are not to go to the parking lot for any reason during the school day. If it is an emergency situation, teachers are to send the student to the Deans’ Office; a police officer or a dean will escort them out and back into the building. An example of an emergency situation would be a need for medication.
SCHOOL FACILITIES The Campus North High School is situated on a 70-acre tract of land. The main building covers approximately 7 acres of the site. An annex building directly west of the main structure houses a vocational auto body shop and another industrial technology classroom. The other facilities include a football and track field, a varsity baseball diamond, five tennis courts, a softball field, a soccer field, garage, parking areas and numerous practice fields. Through the efforts of interested, committed parents, patrons, community supporters, and technology students the athletic facilities have been greatly enhanced with lighting for all sports. The landscaping at North has been a continuing project of the students and faculty. Several classes have planted trees and shrubs. Numerous students have contributed their time and effort to maintain the lawn. Therefore, the campus represents a living memorial and all students are urged to do their share in maintaining the beauty of the campus. 52
Care of Building and Equipment Although there is custodial care around the clock, the custodians cannot keep the building and campus shipshape without assistance from all others of the school population. Teachers often help by straightening chairs or cleaning blackboards. Students can help by placing trash in proper containers, keeping lockers clean, and eating only in the cafeteria dining room. Every student is urged to take care of school property. Failure to do so results not only in disciplinary action but also financial responsibility for damages incurred. If an accident results in property damage, it should be reported to a teacher or the Principal’s Office. Bookstore School supplies may be purchased at the North Bookstore which is open daily during lunch periods. Also, the bookstore collects payments for various items such as caps and gowns. Parent booster groups volunteer their time and energies to operate the bookstore. Cafeteria The school cafeteria is centrally located and provides an attractive atmosphere for lunches as well as numerous banquets. Students may select a plate lunch or choose from a variety of foods on the special food court lines. Forms to be used to apply for lunch and/or textbook assistance are available in the main office. Students entering the cafeteria at lunch times do so from the side closest to the gym and move from there through one of four lines into the eating area. It is expected that students return their trays and utensils to the disposal window. Lunch prices are as follows: Secondary Lunch $2.45 Adult Lunch $3.00 Student Breakfast $1.25 Adult Breakfast $1.75 Reduced lunch price will remain at $.40 and reduced breakfast will remain at $.30. Wellness Policy: Schools are expected to follow the wellness policy guidelines for food sales at school. In addition, the policy has certain expectations for parents in relation to food brought to school for holidays and celebrations. VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION WELLNESS POLICY In May of 2006, the Vigo county School Corporation adopted a Wellness Policy designed to benefit both the students and the staff of the VCSC. The policy consists of four major components and two appendices:
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1. Nutritional Component The Vigo County School Corporation recognizes the need for adequate and nourishing food for growth, learning, and the maintenance of good health. It further recognizes the existence of significant research which indicates that a positive relationship exists between adequate nutrition, good emotional and mental health, academic success, and good behavior. During activities throughout the school day where food is sold, a nutritional choice should be offered (e.g. fresh fruit or vegetables). Also, celebrations involving food should encourage the use of healthy foods and should take place at a time that will least interfere with students eating a nutritious lunch. 2. Physical Activity Component The Vigo County School Corporation recognizes the link between food intake, energy expenditure (physical activity/exercise) and good physical health. 3. Educational Component The Vigo County School Corporation has taken a proactive role in the area of health, nutrition, and wellness. We encourage our teachers, faculty, and staff members to promote good health practices, and to encourage our students to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to lead healthy and productive lives. The Vigo County School Corporation promotes a quality health and physical education program, K-12. A quality health and physical education program includes a documented, planned, and sequential curriculum for students in kindergarten through high school. Teachers follow the Indiana Academic Standards for Health and Physical Education, as they present the curriculum in their classrooms. The standards provide a flexible framework of health-related content and skills that the Vigo County School Corporation can use to develop, implement, and assess curricula designed to provide students with the knowledge that they need. We will strive to meet and/or exceed the goals of the Indiana Health and Physical Education Standards. The standards are general and apply to all levels of health and physical education from kindergarten through the high school. (Please see Appendix B for current list of the Indiana Standards for Health and Physical Education.) In addition to using these standards as a guide for our elementary teachers and our middle and high school health and physical education teachers, the Vigo County School Corporation works very closely with a number of community agencies, who provide supplementary resources and materials relating to health and physical education. Every year we plan a Health-Issue In-service to provide our teachers with a professional development opportunity to help them become aware of the abundance of community resources in the area of health and physical education. We also encourage our teachers to seek out other professional development opportunities that will help them strengthen their knowledge and teaching strategies. It is our hope that through many initiatives, students, faculty, staff, and the entire school community becomes more aware of the importance of good 54
health, nutrition, and wellness. Quality health and physical education programming includes the involvement of parents, health professionals, and other concerned community members. To access the V.C.S.C Wellness Policy in its entirety please go to: http://www.vigoschools.org Health Clinic The Health Clinic, under the direction of a registered nurse and staffed by a health assistant, will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (it will be closed during 3D lunch and students should report to the Deans’ Office with medical problems). The clinic should be used for the purpose of receiving first-aid treatment for injuries or for illness or to talk with the nurse about an individual health problem. If you are feeling ill, obtain permission from your classroom teacher to proceed to the Health Clinic. It is important that the services of the school nurse be used and not abused. Habitual use of the clinic by an individual will be evidence of the need for that individual to obtain a doctor’s statement. Health Clinic Rules 1. Students must sign in, sit down, and wait their turn. 2. Students must have a pass from their teacher or come only for Tylenol. 3. Students must have a current health card on file. 4. Students are not allowed to use the phone. 5. A student may be given no more than ten (10) Tylenol per trimester. 6. Students will not be allowed to lie down for more than twenty (20) minutes per visit, and may only do so four (4) times per trimester. 7. Only numbers listed on the emergency card will be called. 8. Medication may not be left on the desk if no one is in the office. Vaccinations Required for School Attendance: Parents should have students immunized according to current state law and students may be excluded from school for non-compliance. A list of required vaccines is posted on the nurses’ page of the V.C.S.C. website. The only objections that the State of Indiana will accept are religious or medical objections. Contact the school nurse for more information. Medication at School: The student-parent guide, posted online has rules for bringing medications to school. In general, medications must be brought to school by a parent with doctor’s instructions for administration. Students are not permitted to carry any medication, over the counter or prescription, with them except in accordance with State Law.
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Library North Vigo recognizes the library as the very heart of its learning activities. The Research Center, composed of 35 computers with a projector screen, is housed in the main room. These computers include Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel. Options via the school homepage allow for direct links to all subscription databases and the online database for the school and corporation material collections. Over $20,000 of grant funding has been received the last three years. This money has been used for print materials only and purchases reflect student and faculty input. The Library is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. All students and staff must have a VCSC Internet Agreement form on file in the Library to use the computers. Lockers At the beginning of each school year, each student is assigned a locker. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO SHARE LOCKERS. Both students will receive a Tuesday school for sharing a locker. Students are responsible for the care of their own locker and the contents. Food and drinks are not to be stored in the locker with the exception of a daily lunch. Care should be taken in the handling of lockers since slamming doors allows combinations to slip or damages the opening mechanisms. Since lockers are the property of the school, the school has the authority to search lockers if there is reasonable suspicion that there might be cause. A student who finds that his locker is not working properly should report the locker number to the Main Office. P. E. Lockers Valuable items such as, purses, wallets, cell phones, iPods, etc. are to be kept in students’ assigned school locker. We ask that such items not be taken to physical education classes/lockers as these lockers are not equipped with installed locks; therefore we cannot guarantee the safety/security of such property. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students are required to have a lock for their P.E. locker. Use of School Facilities for Extra-Curricular Activities All activities involving school facilities or school personnel must be coordinated through the Principal’s Office. Therefore, students are urged to contact the Principal’s Office before making commitments or planning activities. Activities which appear on the annual calendar may proceed without further permission. Any and all changes in planned activities must be reported to the Principal’s Office. The building and various parts of the campus can be utilized after school hours only if a faculty member is present for direct supervision. RE Registered Sex Offender Policy: Vigo County School Corporation has adopted a policy prohibiting anyone who is listed on the sex offender registry from coming onto school property. Sex offenders may be arrested for criminal trespass for violating this policy. 56
Exceptions (with Restrictions) to the policy would only be granted in specific instances and only after following the procedures for asking for such exception.
SCHOOLS OFF LIMITS The Board of School Trustees declares that no registered sex offender may come on the property of the Vigo County School Corporation school except as otherwise provided in this policy and as required by State and Federal law. If an administrator becomes aware that a sex offender is on school property, the administrator/designee shall direct the sex offender to leave the area immediately, except under limited circumstances as defined by our policy. To access the V.C.S.C Registered Sex Offender Policy in its entirety, please go to www.vigoschools.org. A dministrator: a V.C.S.C. employee assigned to an administrative function for the School Corporation. Awards Presented at Commencement AWARD – This is an award and one year scholarship to be given to a senior who has participated in athletics at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. The recipient must have similar characteristics to those that were exhibited by former student/athlete, Tim Sullivan. Tim died October 22, 1977, after finishing a cross country race. The characteristics are the following: Scholastic achievement High moral and ethical character Devotion and loyalty to the team and to the school Serves as an example to others Exhibits a high degree of leadership CARL S. RIDDLE SCHOLARS – These individuals are recognized annually for achievements in scholarship, leadership, and school spirit. The school principal nominates three male and three female applicants for the scholarships to the Carl S. Riddle Trust Fund Committee for selection of recipients. The committee, appointed by the Vigo county school superintendent, also oversees the Carl S. Riddle Trust Fund which funds the annual scholarships. The Carl S. Riddle Trust Fund was established in 1987 to honor Terre Haute North’s first principal who served from 1971 until retirement in 1987. The Trust Fund, made possible by generous gifts from both individual and corporate donors, will annually award scholarships in Mr. Riddle’s name to perpetuate his devotion to students, with emphasis on individual achievement and dedication to Terre Haute North. The presentations awarded at commencement recognize an outstanding male and female student of the graduating class at Terre Haute North as determined by the Trust Fund Committee after reviewing applications and interviewing the candidates.
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Athletic Awards At the close of each of the three seasons, the Athletic Booster Club of North sponsors a program for the participating athletes of that season’s sports. At each of these programs the numerous athletic awards are announced. Junior Varsity numerals and certificates and Varsity letters and certificates are presented. JV AWARDS: First award – Numerals Second and subsequent awards – JV Certificates *Common Criteria for all sports 1. Successfully complete the JV season 2. Injured person during the season may be awarded VARSITY AWARDS: First award – North Block N letter Second and subsequent awards – Chevrons *Common Criteria for all sports 1. Successfully complete the Varsity season 2. Certified for IHSAA tournament series 3. Injured person during the season may be awarded 4. Seniors may be lettered at discretion of the head coach **Specific Criteria 1. Football – participation in at least 20 varsity quarters 2. Boy’s Basketball – participation in at least20 varsity quarters 3. Girl’s Basketball – participation in at least 18 varsity quarters 4. Baseball/Softball – participation in at least one half regular season varsity games 5. Boy’s/Girl’s Cross Country, Girl’s Gymnastics, Boy’s/Girl’s Swimming and Boy’s/Girl’s Track and Field – participation in at least one-half of regular season meets 6. Boy’s/Girl’s Golf, Boy’s/Girl’s Soccer, Boy’s/Girl’s Tennis, Volleyball, and Wrestling – participation in at least one-half of regular season matches Auxiliary Personnel: (Student managers, student trainers, cheerleaders, and stuntmen *Common Criteria 1. Successfully complete the season 2. Injured person may be awarded by the coach Student Manager/Trainers: First Award – Numerals Second Award – North Block N letter Third and subsequent awards – Chevrons 58
Cheerleaders and Stuntmen: JV Awards First award – numerals Second and subsequent awards – JV certificate Varsity Awards First award – North Block N letter Second and subsequent awards Chevrons GOLD MEDAL AWARD – The Gold Medal Award is the highest award that a North athlete may earn. The Gold Medal selection committee consists of the varsity coach, the athletic director, and the principal. This committee meets after the last tournament game or meets in which teams or individuals are participating and make the selection to be presented by the Terre Haute North Patriot Booster Club. Criteria utilized in selecting Gold Medal winners are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
all around performance in the given sport the contribution to the team by the athlete the athlete represents the school and community in an admirable manner the importance of the individual to the team’s success exhibits leadership qualities has demonstrated high moral and ethical characteristics
Music Awards Each spring the Music Parents provide a banquet for all students who have participated in music programs at North. The highlight of the banquet is the presentation of awards. Music Department Letters The music department awards letters to music students who contribute to the performing arts at Terre Haute North and show dedication beyond the required classes. Music department letters are awarded to each student earning a total of 12 points through music department activities. Points earned for each music activity are as follows: Points Music Department Activity 1Each trimester of enrollment in a music performance 1 All-State Band, Choir, and/or Orchestra 1 Jazz Band 1 Jazz Ensemble 1 Pep Band 1 Winter Guard 1 Winter Drums 1 Musical (Cast, Student director, Crew chief, or pit orchestra) _ Madrigal Choir 59
_ String Chamber Ensembles _ District ISSMA Solo & Ensemble solo or small ensemble _ State ISSMA Solo & Ensemble solo or small ensemble _ District ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Group I large ensemble _ State ISSA Solo & Ensemble large ensemble Senior Music Award The music department has traditionally recognized students who have supported the Terre Haute North music program. A token of the music department’s appreciation is presented at the Music Awards Banquet to seniors enrolled at least 11 trimesters in music classes at Terre Haute North and are enrolled in music concurrently in their last trimester. National Honor Society The Terre Haute North Vigo Chapter of the National Honor Society was chartered in 1972. The objectives of this organization are to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in Terre Haute North students. Membership into the National Honor Society is determined by a 5-member faculty selection committee based upon the following criteria: 1. 2.
Attendance – the equivalent of one trimester at North Vigo Scholarship – Applications will be offered to all students who, at the end of seven trimesters, have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and are on track to earn, at a minimum, a CORE 40 diploma 3. Service – Each student must have been involved in at least 3 service projects in school or the community 4. Leadership – the student must have demonstrated leadership within the school or community 5. Character • Positive Behavior: No record of skipping classes or of knowingly violating school regulations. No record of civil offenses. • Integrity: No recorded incidents of cheating or intentional dishonesty. • Cooperation: Willingness to assist classmates, faculty, staff, and others. • Ethics: The student strives to do the “right” thing.
These guidelines do not automatically exclude any candidate and members of the faculty must realize that a proper regard for adolescent growth and behavior is essential. Failure to be selected into the National Honor Society is not a deprivation of a right and due process is not applicable in such situations. 60
Candidates who meet the scholastic guideline are invited to submit a request for nomination to the faculty committee. The entire North faculty is then provided a list of eligible students and is asked to respond. The faculty committee reviews candidates’ requests for nomination and faculty response sheets according to the above National Honor Society guidelines to determine selection. Once selected, members have a responsibility to fulfill the National Honor Society service project requirements, to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3, and continue to demonstrate the admirable qualities which are the hallmark of the organization. While selection into the National Honor Society is a privilege, any member who resigns or is dismissed shall return the emblem and membership card and never again be eligible for induction. (An appeals process for dismissals is available.) Induction for eligible juniors and seniors takes place in April to enable members to include National Honor Society on college applications. Fraternitas Summae Excellentiae The top five percent scholastically of the graduating class is honored by automatic membership in the Fraternitas Summae Excellentiae (the Fraternity of Highest Excellence); inclusion of qualified foreign exchange students into the Fraternity of Highest Excellence will not eliminate any qualified resident students. Students achieving this honor are presented with a school medallion especially designed for the Fraternitas Summae Excellentiae at North High School. WORKING STUDENTS Work Release – No Early Release By Indiana State statue all students must have a full class schedule; hence, students may not be granted early release for the purpose of working except those students on an approved vocational program. Work Permits Work Permits are issued at each high school. All students between the ages of 14 and 17 must have a Work Permit in order to work. A student must have a job before a Work Permit is issued. The first step in securing a Work Permit is to get an “INTENTION TO EMPLOY” card to be filled out by the prospective employer. These cards may be secured from the Guidance Office at North High School or from the prospective employer. The “INTENTION TO EMPLOY” card is taken to the employer, who fills it out by listing the student’s name, address, and kind of work that he will do. The name of the business, address, and signature of the employer are also written on the card. The student and one of his/her parents must also sign the card. The second step in securing a Work Permit is that the student brings the “INTENTION TO EMPLOY” card, filled out, to the Guidance Office. If a student changes jobs, another Work Permit is required. 61
A work permit may be revoked if a student has excessive absences, truancies, or discipline infractions. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY Division I Academic Eligibility Requirements If you plan on participating in college athletics after high school graduation, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse your junior year. Please see your guidance counselor for more information. If you enroll in a Division I college in 2008 or later and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletic scholarship during your first year, you must: • Graduate from high school; • Complete these 16 core courses: English 4 years Math (Algebra I or higher) 3 years Natural or physical science 2 years (including one year of lab science if offered) Additional course of English, math, 1 year or natural, or physical science Social Science 2 years Extra core courses (from any 4 years category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy) • Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses; • Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your corecourse grade-point average and test score sliding scale Division II Academic Eligibility Requirements If you’re entering a Division II college after August 1, 2013, you must have taken at least 16 required core courses. In order to be classified a “qualifier,” you’re required to: • Graduate from high school; • Have a GPA of 2.000 (based on a maximum of 4.000) in a successfully completed core curriculum of at least 16 academic courses as follows: English 3 years Mathematics 2 years Natural or physical science 2 years (including at least one lab course, if offered by the high school) Additional courses in English, 3 years mathematics,or natural or physical science Social science 2 years Additional academic courses 4 years [in any of the above areas or foreign language, philosophy 62
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A “partial qualifier” is eligible to practice with a team at its home facility and receive an athletic scholarship during his or her first year at a Division II school, and then has four seasons of competition remaining. In order to be classified a “partial qualifier,” you have not met the requirements for a qualifier, but you’re required to graduate from high school and meet one of the following requirements: • Specified minimum SAT or ACT score; or • Successful completion of a required core curriculum consisting of 14 core courses and a 2.000 grade-point average in the core curriculum. A nonqualifier is a student who has not graduated from high school or who has presented neither the core-curriculum grade-point average nor SAT/ACT score required for a qualifier. A nonqualifier is not eligible for regular-season competition and practice during the first academic year in residence and then has four seasons of competition. A nonqualifier may not receive athletics-related aid as a freshman, but may receive regular need-based financial aid if the school certifies that aid was granted without regard to athletics ability. Details of these general requirements are contained in the following sections. Definition of a Core Course To meet the “core-course” requirement: • The core course must be defined as a recognized academic course and qualify for high-school graduation credit in one or a combination of the following areas: English, mathematics, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, computer science, or nondoctrinal religion/philosophy; • The course must be considered college preparatory by the high school. College preparatory is defined for these purposes as any course that prepares a student academically to enter a four-year collegiate institution upon graduation from high school. • The course must be taught by a qualified instructor as defined by the appropriate academic authority (e.g., high school, school district or state agency with authority of such matters) and at or above the high school’s regular academic level (i.e., remedial, special education or compensatory courses shall not be considered core courses). • A list of North’s Core Courses is available at the NCAA Clearinghouse Website: (http://web1.ncaa.org/eligibiltycenter/common/) 63
Division III These requirements currently do not apply to Division III colleges, where eligibility for financial aid, practice and competition is governed by institutional, conference and other NCAA regulations. Register On-Line Prospective student-athletes must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse on-line. By registering on-line, prospects will be able to view their eligibility information on-line, and will not have to call the Clearinghouse for eligibility updates. Students must have their SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the clearing house. The code for the Clearinghouse is 9999. Clubs (Clubs are subject to change from year to year based on sponsorship) Juggling Club DECA A cappella Club Key Club Drum and Bugle Advanced Kitty Hawk Air Corps Club Manufacturing Society DTC Club – Duct African American Latin/Junior Tape Club Club Classical League Encore Ensemble Amnesty Literary Magazine Euchre Club International Newspaper Club EXCEL in Sports Art Lovers No Fear Future Fellowship of ASTRA Club Club Christian Athletes Auto Body Club Patriot Art Club Football Club Baseball Philosophy French Club Enthusiasts Sierra Student Friendship Club Beantowners Coalition Games/Puzzle Club Bible Club Spanish Club Games/Cards Big Brother/Big Speech/Theatre German Club – Sister Tutoring Upward Bound Deutsch Verein BPA Volleyball Golf Club Campus Life Welding Hunting & Fishing Cards Yu-Gi-Oh! -- Card Club Caring Quilts Club Interact Chess Investment Club Classical American JAG Music MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Corridor Passes When a student must leave an assigned area at times other than passing periods, a corridor pass must be secured from the teacher in charge of the assigned area. This corridor pass must be carried and returned to the issuing teacher when the errand is complete. Students must sign in and out of the classroom.
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Fire Drills and Tornado Drills Fire drills and tornado drills will be held regularly during the school year. Fire drill instructions are posted for each area and each classroom of the building. Absolute quiet must prevail in the building during a fire drill in order that any directions given for the safety of students may be heard and understood. During a tornado drill, students will be instructed by their teacher as to the proper procedure to follow. Absolute quite is necessary in order for instructions to be heard over the intercom. Posted in each classroom is an emergency card listing the closest exit for a fire drill and the location for a tornado drill. Classrooms with windows must leave their classroom and move to another location during a tornado drill. Each teacher is also provided a detailed description of an emergency evacuation plan for the entire building. If an evacuation becomes necessary, students will evacuate to the football stadium. If the weather doesn’t permit an outdoor evacuation, our students will be accompanied by their teacher, to two off site locations that are within walking distance from the school. The sites are: North Side Community Church and Bemis Warehouse. Rights of Privacy In accordance with federal law, the school cannot release student records without permission. Prior to age 18, parents or guardians furnish permission. After age 18, the student provides permission. Since the school is frequently asked to provide grades and attendance by employers, colleges, etc., it is necessary for students to have on file a release form properly signed. Valuables Students are discouraged from bringing valuables and large sums of money to school since the school cannot assume responsibility for any loss. Visitors STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BRING VISITORS TO SCHOOL. Any visitor should check in with the officer at the Kiosk desk in front of the main office upon arrival to the building. You will be required to show identification. Withdrawal Procedures Students withdrawing from school should inform the registrar prior to their last day of attendance. The circumstances of and permission for the withdrawal must be verified by a parent or guardian. A form must be signed by each of the student’s classroom teachers and other personnel indicated on the form in order to insure the student an orderly and expeditious withdrawal. Students under the age of 18 who wish to withdraw must have an exit interview in the Deans’ Office. Parent and student must both sign exit interview forms. Terre Haute North High School Student Code of Conduct • Set high standards for yourself. • Promote courtesy and respect for others. 65
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Learn and practice the art of listening to others. Develop an understanding and cooperation among social and ethnic groups within our student body. Conduct yourselves in a manner which promotes self worth. Be willing to accept challenges and responsibilities. Respect your rights and the rights of others to an education. Have respect for your educators. Learn to develop a working rapport with adults and peers, yet maintain your own views, ideas, and standards. Exhibit a respect for and abide by the rules. Always have a sense of pride in our school. Voice your ideas and opinions. Take advantage of every opportunity, don’t let one pass you by. Learn to be positive, both in and out of classrooms. Strive for the goal of presenting work of superior quality. Realize the abilities and potentialities you possess and apply them to activities that promote teamwork and leadership. Take on the special responsibilities to conduct yourselves in an exemplary manner. CONTRIBUTE TOWARD MAKING “NORTH” THE SCHOOL WHERE EACH STUDENT CAN BE SUCCESSFUL!
The Student Code of Conduct was developed by North Students as a guide for student behavior. The goal is to promote positive attitudes among all students and staff. NORTH’S ALMA MATER HERE’S TO NORTH WE’LL E’RE BE FAITHFUL PATRIOTS PROUD AND TRUE. SPIRITS HIGH AND FULL OF GLORY FOR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. RED STANDS FOR MAJESTY AND WHITE IS FOR OUR UNITY THEN ADD BLUE FOR LOYALTY TO YOU. HERE’S TO NORTH WHOSE RICH TRADITION SHINES FOREVER AGES THROUGH. OUR COLORS PROUD WE NOW SALUTE, NORTH’S RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.
SCHOOL SONG GO! YOU NORTH VIGO FOR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. WITH OUR COLORS FLYING WE WILL CHEER YOU AND BE TRUE, RED, WHITE, BLUE. GO! YOU NORTH PATRIOTS FIGHT FOR VICTORY, 66
SPREAD FAR THE FAME OF OUR FAIR NAME, GO YOU PATRIOTS, WIN THAT GAME! (TUNE - GO, YOU, NORTHWESTERN)
SCHOOL FOUNDED: SCHOOL COLORS: NEWSPAPER: EMBLEM: YEARBOOK:
September, 1971 Red, White, and Blue The Continental Crier Patriot Polaris
VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION NETWORK USE AGREEMENT I understand and will abide by the VCSC Network Policy. I further understand that any violation of the regulations is unethical and may constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked, school disciplinary and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. User Signature: _______________________________ Date: _____________ PARENT OR GUARDIAN (If the user is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must also read and sign this agreement.) As the parent or guardian of this student, I understand that VCSC Network use is designed for educational purposes. Further, I understand that the Vigo County School Corporation has taken precautions to limit student access to controversial material. However, I also recognize that it may be possible for a student to access controversial material and I will not hold the corporation responsible for materials acquired on the VCSC Network. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child’s use is not in school setting; I hereby give my permission for my child to be allowed VCSC Network access. Parent or Guardian’s Name (please Print): _________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _____________ Adoption Date: February 12, 1996 Legal Ref: Cross Ref:
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PARENT PERMISSION STUDENT DRIVING – RIDING – PARKING WAIVER AND RELEASE As parent/ guardian I give permission (please mark all that apply) for _____________________________________to (Student name) _____drive to and from school _____drive to and from off-site approved school
programs/events
____provide__________________________________ to (Student name) Ride to and from off-site approved school programs/events _____ride with ________________________________to (Student name) And from off-site approved school programs/events. I hereby release the Vigo County School Corporation, its officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand or liability which may arise as a result of or incidental to any action concerning driving, riding, or parking as outlines by the above policy, Board Policy DFJ, and Board Policy JFG. I attest that all laws and regulations concerning insurance and liability governing motor vehicles in the State of Indiana are in compliance. I acknowledge that the Vigo County School Corporation is not an insurer of the motor vehicle or its contents and that all actions are taken at the risk of the parent/guardian(s) and student (s) Dated___________ (mm/dd/yyyy)
Signature_____________________ (Parent/Guardian)
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