Cooper County
R-IV School District
2008 – 2009 School
Year
Mission
Statement
Cooper
County R-IV School District reflects the heritage, values and strengths of our
community. We are the heart of the
community and our success is in direct correlation to this community’s support. The school’s goal is to meet and exceed the
educational expectations of our students, community, state, and nation. Our students will graduate from Cooper County
R-IV School District well prepared and confident that they can take their place
in society by holding onto their small town values as they strive to achieve
their big time dreams.
Board of Education
James
Lenz President
David
Layne Vice
President
Cheri
Friedrich Secretary
to the Board
Travis
Burnett Member
Brian
Emde Member
Brenda
Schmidt Member
Kevin
Waller Member
Administration
Mary
Lynn Battles Superintendent
Connie
Kunze Principal
Gary
Deffenbaugh Athletic
Director
Janet
Widner Secretary
Cheri
Friedrich Bookkeeper
Welcome to the
2008-2009 School Year
The
faculty, staff, and administration of the
STUDENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of
Education believes that students have rights and schools must be a place where
students are encouraged to learn.
Standards of conduct are established by the Cooper County R-IV Board of
Education to create an environment in which each student’s right to learn is
recognized, respected and protected.
It is the
Board's belief that, as part of the educational process, students and their
parents/guardians should be made aware of their legal rights and the legal authority
of the Board to make and delegate authority to its staff and to make rules and
regulations regarding the orderly operation of the district schools. If the policy guidelines adopted by the Board
are to be successful, it must be understood that school officials and teachers
have the authority to interpret and apply policy in a given situation. Students must obey any such interpretation
subject to an appeal.
Students and
their parents/guardians will be notified of their rights and responsibilities,
including standards of conduct, through handbooks distributed annually. When the rights and responsibilities of
individuals are clearly understood, the elements of respect and cooperation
will result in the harmonious and constructive education of the student. Among these student rights and
responsibilities are the following:
EACH STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO:
1.
Have the opportunity for a free
education in the most appropriate learning environment.
2.
Have the opportunity for freedom
of speech and the press so long as the exercise of those rights is not
disruptive.
3.
Be secure in his/her persons,
papers, and effects against unreasonable searchers and seizures; privacy in
regard to his/her personal possessions, unless there is reasonable suspicion
that the student is concealing materials prohibited by law or that his/her
personal properties inhibit the educational process.
4.
Expect that the school will be a
safe place with no fear of bodily harm.
5.
Expect an appropriate environment
conducive to learning.
6.
Expect not to be discriminated
against on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or
handicap.
7.
Expect to have full access to
school rules and regulations.
EACH STUDENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:
1.
Know and adhere to reasonable
rules and regulations established by the local Board of Education on and
implemented by school administrators and teachers.
2.
Respect the human dignity and
worth of every other individual.
3.
Refrain from libel, slanderous
remarks, and obscenity in verbal and written expression.
4.
Study diligently and maintain the
best possible level of academic achievement.
5.
Be punctual and present in the
regular school program.
6.
Dress and groom in a manner that
meets reasonable standards of health, cleanliness, modesty, and safety.
7.
Help maintain and improve the
school environment, preserve school property, and exercise the utmost care
while using school facilities.
8.
Refrain from gross disobedience,
misconduct, or other behavior, which would lead to any physical harm or to the
disruption of the educational process.
ATTENDANCE
Good
attendance is necessary for satisfactory progression in school. Students should strive to attend school
regularly and to be on time. In the
event that a student has to be absent from the school, the following procedures
will be followed:
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES PER SEMESTER
1.
An unexcused absence will result
in 0% credit for class work or tests the day of the absence.
2.
Students arriving later than 10
minutes will be counted absent.
3.
After (3) hours of absences per
the same class hour, a written notice will be mailed to parents.
4.
After five (5) hours of absences
per the same class hour, a conference will be initiated with parents.
5.
Absences will be totaled by each
class hour; absences beyond (8) hours per class will result in NO CREDIT.
6.
An absence will be charged to a
student who receives 5 tardies per any one class.
7.
If there are extenuating
circumstances, a student may appeal to the superintendent within three (3)
school days of notification or loss of credit.
8.
The nurse shall have the
authority, the principal concurring, to send a student home temporarily for
offensive uncleanliness or because of any communicable disease or illness.
1.
After a student has been absent
three (3) successive days for illness, a doctor's excuse and /or parent
conference will be necessary upon returning to school.
2.
Written excuses from home must be
turned into the office before classes begin in the morning.
EXCUSED
ABSENCES PER SEMESTER
a.
school sponsored activities
b.
doctor/dental appointment – after
3 class absences-Dr.’s signature with appointment time in and out required
c.
sickness
d.
death in the family
e.
taking a driver's test (written
or driving)
f.
visiting a college (with prior
approval)
g.
family emergency
3.
When a student knows that he or
she will be absent from school tovisit a college or for some other special
reason, he/she obtains approval for the absence prior to the absence by having
the Prearranged Absence form completed.
When visiting a college or university, the Career-College Day Visit
Request form must be completed and turned into the office or student will
be counted truant with an unexcused absence upon returning from a college
visit. No absences, except medical and/or emergencies will be allowed during
Final Exams.
4.
Absences for any other reasons
will be considered unexcused
unless
arranged for and approved by the principal in advance. Credit will not be given for unexcused
absences.
5.
A student who wishes to
leave school during the day for such
reasons
as dental or medical appointments or take the test for a driver's license must
obtain the Prearranged Absence Form from the office, have parents sign it, take
it to each instructor whose class he/she will miss for the instructor's
initials and return it to the office.
The student must sign out in the office prior to leaving school and sign
in if returning before the school day is over.
TARDY REGULATIONS PER SEMESTER
Students are
tardy when they are not in the classroom when the bell rings.
For every 3rd
tardy (3, 6, 9, 12, etc.) an after-school detention is assigned
After the 5th
tardy (5, 10, 15, etc.) an absence will be charged to that
student for the class in which he/she is
tardy
After the 23rd-27th
and 31st tardy 2 days ISS will be assigned
HALLWAY PROCEDURES
When walking
in the hallways, students are asked to:
1. keep to the right
2. walk in an orderly manner. NO running.
3.
observe courtesy at all times.
4.
refrain from yelling and
whistling.
Hallway rules exist at all
times--before, during, and after school hours.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVIITES
All school
activities are part of the total educational program offered by the
school. Students are expected to behave
and conduct themselves accordingly. Any
student who abuses the privilege of attending and/or participating in
extra-curricular activities shall be dealt with by the principal. All students are to conduct themselves as
gracious hosts and/or gracious guests when attending all school activities.
Under NO
circumstances are students to be disrespectful.
Items such as name calling, excessive yelling, or any other disturbance
to the other participants will constitute suspension from attending future
activities.
All students
participating in an athletic contest shall be required to have a physical
examination, and to meet such other requirements as are established by the
school and by the MSHSAA.
Students
attending a school-sponsored activity are required to obtain signatures from
those teachers whose classes they will miss and to complete the form required
to do so.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
All students
are to ride on the school bus or a school-designated vehicle and they are to
return on that same vehicle when going to and from a school sponsored
activity. The student may ride to or from a school-sponsored activity with a
parent/guardian provided the parent or guardian requests permission for their child to do so by
signing a release form from the designated supervisor or coach of said activity.
Students are responsible in notifying their parent/guardian about
departure and/or arrival times from activities.
Any student not picked up within 15 minutes of stated time will receive
a warning. After the 2nd
offense, student will not be allowed to participate in the co-curricular
activity.
All non-school
and school personnel who wish to ride a school-sponsored vehicle to and/or from
school-sponsored activities MUST obtain permission from school
administration prior to the trip and be recorded on the trip sheet.
Bus drivers will make sure all students are in a seat except when that student is entering or leaving the bus. For safety reasons, students may not sit on the floor or bus steps. The bus will not move until each student is seated with arms, legs, head and or personal property inside. Food, gum, and beverages will not be consumed on the bus during the regular morning or afternoon bus routes. As the bus is considered school property, the same conduct is expected of student on the bus as in the school building. Safe operation of the school bus is the goal of bus conduct rules. When students behave in such a way as to endanger themselves and others, appropriate action will be taken. The bus driver will complete the Transportation Disciplinary Report Form and take it to the Principal.
The following are subject to
disciplinary action:
1.
Standing while bus is moving,
yelling, littering on the bus, not sitting in seat, pushing, throwing items in
or out of the bus including shooting rubber bands or paper wads or not
following directives of the bus driver.
2.
Fighting on School Bus
3.
Verbal Abuse of Bus Driver
4.
Possession / Use of Tobacco
Products While on the School Bus
5.
Damaging or Vandalizing the Bus
6.
Possession and /or Use of Alcohol,
Mood Altering or Illegal Substances While on the Bus
Failure to
comply with these rules may result in the following:
1.
Assigned seats by the bus driver
2.
Assigned duties by the bus driver
or Administration
3.
Suspension from the bus route by
the Administration
4.
Out-of-School Suspension by the
Administration
STUDENT DRESS
All students
are expected to come to school neatly dressed.
No student will be permitted to wear clothing with advertising and/or
slogans, pictures, or writing that is suggestive or distasteful in any way.
Items of clothing and buttons may not
bear alcoholic beverages, drugs, or tobacco insignias, advertisements, or
writing of provocative, profane, rude, suggestive or otherwise inappropriate
writing. Scarves, caps, sunglasses,
short shorts, tank tops, and mid-riff tops are NOT to be worn during school
hours. Dress or grooming may not
interfere with the teaching/learning process or cause undue attention for an
individual student. Shorts MUST be
mid-length and tops MUST be long enough to tuck in.
Any student,
grades 7-12, participating in extra-curricular activities or school-sponsored
away trips must wear dress attire agreed upon by the sponsor of the activity
and the administration. Any student NOT
adhering to this dress code will NOT be allowed to travel to or to participate
in the extra-curricular activity.
Fund raising projects, for the senior trip will be held after school and on weekends. All workdays will be on Saturday; no school time will be used. No fund raising activity will require that any student be taken from class.
Grades 9-12 will be limited to two (2) major (door-to-door or canvassing type) fundraisers (1 per semester), but may have as many community service projects (bake sales, car washes, etc) as they wish. The 7th and 8th grades will be allowed no more than two (2) service projects per semester. (This includes the carnival.) An outline of fundraising activities for grades 7-12 will be updated each quarter and presented to the principal. All fund raising projects must be approved by the principal, who may in turn, refer them to the BOE for approval. If a class has its own fundraiser, they may keep it. If they give it up, it will first be offered to the senior class. If the senior class does not wish to do the project, it will be offered to the next lower class, etc. It shall be a major responsibility of the class and/or organizational sponsor to provide the leadership according to school policy and the Principles of Public School
Accounting guidelines whereby a secure method of safekeeping is provided for all moneys received and collected for all class and/or organizational projects. The sponsor must be present at all fund raising activities unless the principal has approved a parent replacement prior to the activity. The sponsor, not the parent, shall be accountable for all financial transactions made prior to, during and following all class and/or organizational fund raising projects. All receipts will be counted, tabulated and the financial accounting form completely filled out before receipts will be deposited into the class and/or organizational account. The deposit of all receipts shall be submitted to the bookkeeper of the school district on the morning of the school day following the fund raising activity. The Class and Organizational Financial Accounting Form must be completed in its entirety and documented by the sponsor, as well as the president and treasurer of the class and /or organization before the receipts are submitted to the school bookkeeper. It shall also be the responsibility of the sponsor to determine that all bills are paid in a timely manner. A profit and/or loss statement will be maintained to determine the success of the fund raising activity and the report submitted to all members of the class and/or organization, the administration and Board of Education.
No class dues will be assessed the 7th and 8th grade students. All 7th and 8th grade students and their parents will be informed of all expectations, procedures, and assessments prior to each fundraiser by their class sponsor. All 7th and 8th grade students who have paid all their assessments will be allowed to participate in the end-of-the-year activities.
HEALTH SERVICES
The Cooper County R-IV School District employs a full-time school nurse. Students who are injured or become ill while at school will be sent to the nurse’s office. If the illness or injury is assessed to be of such a nature that the student should go home, the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) will be informed by phone. Responsibilities of the school’s health program include:
1. Develop and maintain a practical and appropriate system for providing first aid and emergency care for students and staff who become injured or ill while at school.
2. Identify and exclude from school those students and staff with communicable diseases and initiate appropriate follow-up to ensure their prompt re-admission.
3. Prevent the outbreak and spread of communicable diseases through consistent enforcement of existing laws and school policies regarding immunizations for students and school personnel.
4. Monitor and maintain a clean, safe and healthful school environment so that conditions that might interfere with the teaching/learning climate are minimized.
5. Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive health curriculum to prepare students to assume responsibility for their own health.
TELEPHONE USAGE
The school
telephone in the front office will be used ONLY in an emergency. If the call is long distance, the call will
be documented and the student will be charged for the phone call. Students should use the pay telephone before
and after school in the commons area and will not be released from class to use
the telephone. Students should request
permission before using the phone.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
The lunch
program operates on shifts. Students are
expected to eat their lunch and stay in the lunchroom at all times. Permission to leave the lunchroom during
lunch must be obtained from the teacher and/or administrator in charge. All foods, whether school lunches or lunches
brought from home, will be eaten in the cafeteria. Students will return to their classrooms with
the assigned teacher. There will be no
"place saving".
Students MUST
have their lunch card or pay cash. A
supplemental lunch will be offered to any student without either. Students should always allow teachers and
staff to eat first, as they have other duties during lunch period.
Vocational-Technical
students will report directly to the lunchroom upon returning from Boonville
and will remain in the lunchroom after eating unless they have permission to
leave the lunchroom from a teacher or staff.
STUDENT REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT
All new and transfer
students under the age of eighteen (18) must have their parent/guardian
accompany them to the front office to fill out the enrollment form(s) and sign
release papers enabling the Bunceton School to secure past educational records,
immunization records, etc. All students
are required by law to meet minimum immunization standards set by the State
Department of Health, therefore, all students must bring immunization records
and proof of required "shots" with them when they register. No student will be allowed to attend classes
until all require immunizations are completed.
A copy of the required immunizations is on file in the front
office. All individuals aged five (5) to
21 who are domiciled within boundaries of the school district may attend its schools
without payment of tuition. All persons
seeking admission to the district and its instructional programs must
satisfactorily meet all residency, academic, age, immunization, health,
disciplinary, and other eligibility prerequisites as established by Board
policies, rules and regulations, and by state law.
Requests for Student Records
Within 48
hours of enrolling a student, the school official enrolling the student shall
request those records required by district policy for student transfer, including
discipline records, from all school previously attended by the student within
the last 12 months.
Statement of Prior Suspension, Expulsion
or Criminal Offense
The Board of
Education requires the parent, guardian, or other person having control or
charge of a child of school age to provide upon enrollment a signed statement
indicating whether or not the student has been suspended or expelled from a
school in this state or any other state for an offense in violation of Board
policies. In addition, the person
enrolling the student must affirm that the student has not been convicted of or
charged with an act listed in the "Admission Restriction" section of
this policy. This registration document
shall be maintained as a part of the student's scholastic record.
Student Suspended or Expelled From
another District
No student may
enroll in a school in the district during a suspension or expulsion from
another district if it was determined upon attempt to enroll that the student's
conduct would have resulted in a suspension or expulsion in this district. The parent, guardian or student may request a
conference with the superintendent or designee to consider if the conduct of
the student would have resulted in a suspension or expulsion in this
district. If it is determined that such
conduct would have resulted in a suspension or expulsion in this district, the
superintendent or designee may make such suspension or expulsion from another
district effective. If it is determined
that such conduct would not have resulted in a suspension or expulsion in this
district. the superintendent or designee shall not make such suspension or
expulsion from another district effective.
Admission Restriction
In accordance with
167.171, RSMo, no student may be readmitted or enrolled in the school district
who has been convicted of or charged with an act which if committed by an adult
would be one of the following:
1.
First degree murder under
565.010, RSMo
2.
Second degree murder under
565.021, RSMo
3.
First degree assault under
565.050, RSMo
4.
Forcible rape under 566.050, RSMo
5.
Forcible sodomy under 566.060,
RSMo
6. Robbery in the first degree under 569.020,
RSMo
7.
Distribution of drugs to a minor
under 195.212, RSMo
8.
Arson in the first degree under
569.040, RSMo
9.
Kidnapping, when classified as a
class A felony under 565.110, RSMo
In order to
register a student, the parent, legal guardian or the student shall provide
proof of residency or proof that a waiver has been requested as outlined below
and shall complete all admission requirements as determined by Board policies,
rules and regulations.
In cases where
a resident student wishes to register and such student is not able to provide
proof of residency, the student, parent or legal guardian must present proof
that a waiver has been requested in the last 45 days. Waiver of proof of residency may only be
granted on the basis of hardship or good cause.
Under no
circumstances shall athletic ability be a valid basis of hardship or good cause
for the issuance of a waiver. The Board
shall convene a hearing to consider the request as soon as possible, but no
later than 45 days after the receipt of the waiver request, or else the waiver
shall be granted. In instances where
there is reason to suspect that admission of the student will create an
immediate danger to the safety of other pupils and employees of the district,
the superintendent or designee may convene a hearing within three (3) working
days of the registration request to determine whether or not the student may
register.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Students are
expected to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward all staff
personnel, as well as other students.
Fighting, gambling, profanity, habitual truancy, possession of alcohol,
possession of cigarettes or other tobacco products and destruction of school
property or staff property will be grounds for disciplinary action.
Anyone caught
fighting will have disciplinary action taken against him/her and the punishment
will be EQUAL for ALL involved.
Anyone in the
hall during class time MUST have a yellow hall pass unless he/she is with a
teacher. Students will go directly to
the area for which the pass was written.
An after-school detention will be assigned to any student not
carrying a hall pass.
Students are
to refrain from public display of affection on school grounds or at
school-sponsored activities.
The Board of
Education has the legal authority to make all needed policies, rules and
regulations for organizing and governing the school district. This includes the power to suspend or expel a
student for conduct, which is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the
schools or impairs the morale or good conduct of the students. These policies, rules and regulations will
apply to all students in attendance in district instructional and support
programs, as well as at school-sponsored activities and events. Students who have charged, convicted or pled
guilty in a court of general jurisdiction for commission of a felony may be
suspended in accordance with law.
Building
principals are responsible for the development of rules and regulations
regarding student conduct needed to maintain proper behavior in schools under
their supervision. Principals, subject to
appropriate due process procedures, may summarily suspend any student for up to
ten (10) school days for violation of these policies, rules and
regulations. Notice of suspension shall
be given immediately to the parent or guardian, and to the superintendent.
Flagrant
disregard for policies, rules and regulations, or continued truancy may result
in suspension by the superintendent or expulsion by the Board,
both are
subject to appropriate due process procedures.
The superintendent may suspend a student for up to 180 school days;
however, expulsion of students is a function only of the Board of Education.
Teachers shall
have the authority to make and enforce necessary rules for the internal
governance in the classroom, subject to review by the building principal. The Board expects each teacher to maintain a
satisfactory standard of conduct in the classroom.
Any time a
referral that warrants formal disciplinary action is submitted, a reasonable
effort will be made by the principal to either contact the parent or guardian
by written notice delivered by the student, through the mail, or by direct
telephone contact.
The Student
Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for the
rights of others, and to ensure the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and
every offense, which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list
certain offenses if committed by a student, which will result in the imposition
of a certain disciplinary action. Any
conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an
action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary
consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the
principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education.
Behavioral Expectations
The discipline
code set out in Administrative Regulations is intended to be illustrative but
not an exclusive listing of acts of misconduct and the consequences for
each. Misconduct, which is not
specifically listed in this regulation, may be deemed to warrant discipline up
to and including expulsion following provision of all due process procedures. In addition, the disciplinary consequence
listed for each offense may be increased or decreased by the Administration or
the board of Education due to mitigating or aggravating circumstances. Copies
of these regulations, as well as the District's corporal punishment policy will
be provided to each student at the beginning of each school year. Copies of these documents will also be
available for public inspection during normal business hours in the
superintendent's office. All
out-of-school suspensions of three (3) days or more may require that the
parents/guardians meet with the Board.
1.
Possession or presence under the
influence of a controlled substance or substance represented to be a controlled
substance
a.
First Offense: Ten (10) OSS.
Notification of law enforcement officials
b.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement
officials
2.
a controlled
substance
a.
First Offense: Expulsion, notification of law enforcement
officials
3.
Assault of Student--Use
of physical force with the intent to do
bodily harm
a.
First Offense: Ten (10) to 180 days OSS and notification
of law
enforcement officials
b.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion and notification of law
enforcement
officials
4.
Assault of Staff Member--Use
of physical force with the intent to do bodily harm
a.
First Offense: Expulsion and notification of law enforcement
officials
5. Possession of a Weapon--Defined
in Policy 2611
b.
First Offense: One year suspension and notification of law
enforcement officials
c.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion and notification of law enforcement
officials
6.
Verbal Assault—Endangerment of life
a.
First
Offense: Three (3) days OSS and
notification of law enforcement, juvenile officer and parents.
b.
Second
Offense: Ten (10) – One Hundred Eighty
(180) days OSS and notification of law enforcement, juvenile officer and
parents.
7.
Possession of or under the
influence of alcohol
a.
First Offense: Ten (10) days OSS and notification of law
enforcement officials
b.
Subsequent Offense: Eleven (11) to 180 days OSS and notification
of law enforcement officials
8.
Arson--Intentionally
causing or attempting to cause a fire or
explosion
a.
First Offense: Eleven (11) to 180 days OSS and
notification
of law enforcement officials
b.
Subsequent Offense: Expulsion and notification
of law
enforcement officials
9.
Sexual Harassment--Physical
touching of another student in the
area of the
breasts, buttocks, or genitals
a.
First Offense: One (1) to ten (10) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Eleven (11) to 180 days OSS
10.
Sexual Harassment--Use
of sexually intimidating language, objects or pictures
a.
First Offense: One (1) to five (5) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Ten (10) to 180 days OSS
11.
Threatening Language--Use
of verbal threats to do bodily harm
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days OSS
12.
Extortion--Verbal
threats or physical conduct designed to obtain money or other valuables
a.
First Offense: Five (5) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days
13.
Fighting--Physically
striking another in a mutual contact as differentiated from an assault
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days
b.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days OSS
14.
Disruptive Behavior--conduct
which has the intentional effect of disturbing education
a.
First Offense: 1-3 days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Three (3) to ten (10) days ISS
15.
Theft--Non-consensual
taking or attempt to take the property of another
a.
First Offense: Restitution and one (1) to three (3) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Restitution and five (5) to 180 days
OSS. Notification of law enforcement
officials
16.
Vandalism--Intentional
damage or attempt to damage property belonging to the staff, students, or the
District
a.
First Offense: Payment for repair or replacement and one (1)
to five (5) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Payment for repair or replacement and eleven
(11) to 180 days OSS
17.
Truancy—Any
student will be considered truant if:
i.
after
leaving for school from home he/she does not report to school
ii.
after
reporting to school he/she leaves the school grounds without permission from
the Principal
iii.
he/she
does not attend class while at school
b.
First Offense: One (1) to three (3) days ISS
c.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days ISS
18.
Defiance of Authority--Refusal
to obey directions or defiance
of staff
authority
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Three (3) to ten (10) days ISS
19.
Improper Displays of Affection--Consensual
kissing, fondling, or embracing
a.
First Offense: One (1) day ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Two (2) to five (5) days ISS
20.
Indecent Exposure--Includes
display in public location of buttocks, breasts, and genitals
a.
First Offense: One (1) to three (3) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days OSS
21.
Use of Obscene, Profane or Vulgar
Language--Language which depicts various sexual
acts, human waste, and blasphemous language
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Two (2) to ten (10) days
22.
Possession or use of Tobacco or
Tobacco products
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days
b.
Second Offense: Five (5) – Ten (10) days
23.
Disruptive Speech or Conduct--Use
of hate language to demean other persons due to the race, gender, disability,
natural origin, or religious beliefs.
This provision also includes conduct, verbal, written, or symbolic
speech, which materially and substantially disrupts class, school activities or
school function
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days ISS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Two (2) to ten (10) days OSS
24.
Assault with a weapon
a.
First Offense: Expulsion and reported to law enforcement
officials
25.
Fireworks
(Student are forbidden to bring on to school grounds or property)
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Ten (10) to 180 days OSS
26.
False Alarm
(includes bomb threats, setting off fire alarms or making unauthorized 911
calls) Reported to Law Enforcement
a.
First Offense: Three (3) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Ten (10) days OSS
27.
Hazing
(Teasing, frightening, tormenting, coercing, humiliating)
a.
First Offense: One (1) to three (3) days OSS
b.
Subsequent Offense: Five (5) to ten (10) days OSS
28.
Cheating
(A student knowingly permits another student to copy answers on homework or
examination or a student copies answers of another on homework or examination
is guilty of cheating.)
a.
First Offense: Teacher shall collect the student(s)
paper(s), mark a 0% for the work, and notify the parent and the office
immediately as to the action taken.
b.
Second Offense: Parent(s) will be informed of the 2nd
offense, a conference will be required, and a (1) one day ISS will be assigned.
Disorderly Conduct
Students who
do any of the following will receive an after-school detention (non-inclusive)
1.
Shooting rubber bands
2.
Throwing food
3.
Spitting in the school building
4.
Intentionally throwing paper or
other material on the floor
5.
Running in the school
building--after receiving one warning
6.
Chewing gum in school building
Students MUST
serve an after-school detention on the assigned day. Failure to do so will result in the following
penalty:
1st Offense: Student will be assigned two (2) days of
after-school detention
2nd Offense: Student will be assigned ISS
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (ISS)
1.
Student issued an ISS will NOT be
allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities from the time the
consequence is given until the total ISS days are completed.
2.
Student may dress out for home
activities, sit on the bench, but may NOT ride a school bus for
extra-curricular activities.
3.
Student assigned ISS is required
to attend all practices of extra-curricular activities.
ISS Guidelines
1. Students are to report to the office after 1st
bell (7:50 A.M.) to pick up an ISS assignment sheet and then report to the ISS
room.
2. Engage in absolutely no idle conversation
with other students.
3. Students are to work on assignments for the
current class period and day only.
4. Students may read if all assignments are
completed through the current class period.
Students should NOT work on assignments for later class periods.
5. Students should write teacher’s name and date
on their assignments.
6.
While in ISS, the student should:
a. be quiet.
b. stay on task.
c. NOT sleep.
d. remain seated unless given permission to be
up.
e. maintain a clean work area.
f. be given (1) A.M. and (1) P.M. restroom/drink
break.
(An
additional day of ISS will be assigned for NOT following guidelines.)
OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION (OSS)
When the
administration feels OSS is necessary, it will be at the discretion of the
administration whether or not the student's parents/guardians will come before
the Board of Education to request that their son/daughter be re-admitted to
school. It will be necessary that the
parents/guardians show just cause and reason that their son/daughter should be
allowed to return to school.
Students will
receive 60% of the grade received toward credit from their classroom work and
homework, including tests. They are to
receive 60% of the grade receive toward credit on their test during the time of
the OSS period.
Three areas
that the Board of Education stresses for OSS are (1) Bad language, (2) fighting
and (3) disrespect towards faculty, staff or other students.
Any student
who has been assigned OSS will not be allowed to attend any extra-curricular
activities during the entire period of suspension. A student receiving OSS on Friday will not be
allowed to attend extra-curricular activities that weekend until he/she returns
to classes on Monday. Any student who has received an OSS of seven (7) days or
less MUST, before being permitted to return to his/her classes, meet with the
superintendent of schools for a re-entry discussion session. Any student who receives an OSS for more than
seven (7) days may be asked to appear before the Board of Education with
his/her parents/guardians. If the Board
chooses not to meet with the student and his/her parents/guardians, the
superintendent will meet with them.
WEAPONS IN SCHOOL
The Board
recognizes the importance of preserving a safe educational environment for
students, employees and patrons of the
District. In order to maintain
the safety of the educational community, the District will strictly enforce the
necessary disciplinary consequences resulting from the use or possession of
weapons on school ground, buses or at school activities. A weapon is defined to mean one or more of
the following:
1.
A firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C.
921.
2.
Any device defined in 571.010,
RSMo, including a blackjack, concealable firearm, firearm, firearm silencer,
explosive weapon, gas gun, knife, knuckles, machine gun, projectile weapon, rifle,
shotgun, spring gun or switchblade knife.
3.
Any instrument or device
customarily used for attack or defense against an opponent, adversary or
victim; or any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury or harm to
another person.
In accordance with
federal and state law, any student who brings or possesses a firearm as defined
in 18 U.S.C. 921 or a device as defined in 571.010, RSMo, on school property or
at any school activity will be suspended from school for at least one (1)
calendar year or expelled and will be referred to the appropriate legal
authorities. The suspension or expulsion
may be modified on a case-by-case basis upon recommendation by the
superintendent to the Board of Education.
Students who use or possess other weapons defined in this policy will be
subject to suspension and/or expulsion from school and may be referred to the
appropriate legal authorities.
This policy
will be submitted annually to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education along with a report indicating any suspensions or expulsions
resulting from the possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C.
921. The report will include the name of
the school in which the incidents occurred, the number of students suspended or
expelled and the types of weapons involved.
MIT-E (
All MIT-E students will follow the
policies set forth by the MIT-E Network.
PRIVILEGE PASSES
Privilege passes
will be awarded to students at the end of the first three quarters of school
for excellence in academics, attendance, tardiness, and conduct.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The number of
units for high school (grades 9-12) graduation is 24 as required by the Cooper
County R-IV School District. The
required units are as follows:
4 units
communication skills (English I, II, III)
3 units social
studies (American History and 1/2 unit of
government and 1/2 unit of geography must be passed)
3 units math
(one must be Algebra I)
3 units of
science
1 unit of fine
arts
1 unit of
practical arts
1 unit of
physical education
1 unit of
keyboarding applications
½ unit of
health /
½ unit of
personal finance
A
"Carnegie Unit" in physical education is required for graduating
unless a physician recommends in writing that a student be excused. A student must take a course of instruction
in the institutions, branches and functions of the government of the state of
Missouri and of the government of the United States, and the electoral
process. a student who receives a high
school diploma or certificate of graduation on or after January 1, 1994, shall
satisfactorily complete such a course of study.
Such a course shall be of at least one semester in length and may be two
semesters in length.
This makes a
total of 13 1/2 units required and 10 1/2 units elective, giving a total of 24
credits required for graduation. Basic
skills courses will be counted as electives.
Any student graduating in the middle of the year or who attends on 1/2
time will not be eligible to participate in sports and class activities. A total of 9 units must come from the
English, Social Studies, Math and Science areas.
College Preparatory Certificate requirements
are as follows:
4 units of
English 1 unit of
Practical Arts
3 units of
Social Studies 1 unit of Physical
Education
3 units of
Math 6 Electives
2 units of
Science 3 Advanced
Electives
1 unit of Fine
Arts 24 Total Units of
Credit
This makes a total of 24 units of credit. This certificate is approved by the Board and is a voluntary incentive award designed to encourage students to pursue a rigorous course of studies in high school. To qualify for the certificate, graduates will have to earn 24 units of credit overall. They will have to earn at least a 3.0 grade point average in those four subject areas and score above the national average on a college-entrance exam (SAT or ACT). The three advanced electives may be from the core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) or from foreign language or advanced vocational-technical courses. The Board strongly recommends that at least two years of the same foreign language be a part of the students advanced elective courses.
Seniors transferring into the Bunceton R-IV School District before or during their senior year will be expected to follow the graduation requirements set forth by the board of Education; however, if logistics make this impossible to follow, the requirements from the school from which they have transferred may be used so they may graduate as required by Section 170.011 RSMo.
Registration Deadline Test Date
August 12th September
13th @ Boonville
September 18th October
25th @ Boonville
November 7th December
13th @ Bunceton
January 6th February
7th @ Bunceton
February 27th April
4th @ Bunceton
May 8th June
13th @ Boonville
$31.00 Registration fee (ACT No Writing)
/ $46.00 (ACT plus Writing) Register online @ www.act.org
or see guidance counselor for ACT Packet.
CLASS CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
To be a sophomore,
students must have successfully taken and completed five (5) high school
credits. To be a junior, a
student must have taken and completed successfully eleven (11) high school
credits. To be a senior, a
student must have successfully taken and completed seventeen (17) high school
credits. All high school students
will be classified according to the number of high school credits each has
received.
VALEDICTORIAN/SALUTATORIAN STATUS
1.
Must earn a minimum of 3 credits
in honors or advanced placement courses using the standard grading policy (A,
B, C, D, F)
2.
Courses taken for dual credit in
areas of English, Math, Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, or
Technical-Vocational courses will be considered honors level courses
3.
Meet the course requirements for
College Prep Certificate
The Valedictorian
and the Salutatorian will be awarded to the students with the highest and
second highest G.P.A. respectively who also meet the above criteria. To receive the Valedictorian/Salutatorian
award, the student must be enrolled at Bunceton during his/her entire senior
year. G.P.A. will be calculated through 3 decimal places.
JUNIOR
HIGH PROMOTION POLICY
To be promoted
from the 7th or the 8th grade, a student must
successfully pass 60% of the core classes of English, Math, Science, and Social
Studies. At either grade level, a
student would need to make passing grades on 5 of the 8 grades (4 core courses
times 2 semesters).
GRADING SYSTEM, GRADES, AND REPORT CARDS
Grades are a
necessity and should be part of the learning process. Thus, the following guidelines have been
established. Grades/honor rolls will be
given on a quarterly basis. If a student
is failing or near failing, the parents will be notified weekly.
The grading
system is as follows:
|
Letter
Grade |
Numerical
Grade |
Grade
Point Average |
Honor
Roll |
|
A+ |
98-100 |
4.000 |
Principal's |
|
A |
93-97 |
4.000 |
Principal's |
|
A- |
90-92 |
3.666 |
A |
|
B+ |
87-89 |
3.333 |
B |
|
B |
83-86 |
3.000 |
B |
|
B- |
80-82 |
2.666 |
B |
|
C+ |
77-79 |
2.333 |
|
|
C |
73-76 |
2.000 |
|
|
C- |
70-72 |
1.666 |
|
|
D+ |
67-69 |
1.333 |
|
|
D |
63-66 |
1.000 |
|
|
D- |
60-62 |
.666 |
|
|
F |
0-59 |
.000 |
|
WEIGHTED CLASSES
Classes to be
weighted should include as part of their requirements either a research paper
or major project. Beginning with the
academic year, the following weighting scale will be applied to the grades
received in the classes identified below:
REGULAR
WEIGHTED
A+ 4.000 5.000
A 4.000 5.000
A- 3.666 4.666
B+ 3.333 4.333
B 3.000 4.000
B- 2.666 3.666
C+ 2.333 3.333
C 2.000 3.000
C- 1.666 2.666
Weighted
Subjects (*) and Dual Credit (**) are as follows:
Algebra II* German
I / II **
American
History** Intro
to College Writing**
Anatomy/Physiology* Journalism*
Animal
Science* Mythology*
Business Tech
I / II** Novels*
Chemistry* Physics*
College
Algebra** Political
Science**
College
Writing/Research** Sociology*
Communication
Skills** Spanish
II*
Expository
Writing* Trigonometry**
NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY
NHS SELECTION
CRITERIA
To be eligible
for membership, candidates MUST be:
1.
Members of those classed as
sophomores, juniors, or seniors by Cooper County R-IV School Policy.
2.
Transfer students who have been
in attendance at least one semester in the appropriate grade level at Cooper
County R-IV.
3.
Candidates who have a cumulative
scholastic GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4.
Candidates who receive at least a
3.0 average score on the four areas of scholarship, service, leadership
and character to be eligible as a prospective member.
While academic
criterion is important and should be considered first, membership should never
be considered on the basis of grades alone.
There are four areas of criteria a student must show to be a member of
NHS:
1.
Scholarship
A cumulative grade point average must be above 3.0. Permanent records are examined and cumulative grade point averages are figured. All courses such as music, physical education, art, health and English are considered in determining GPA. Students with cumulative GPA’s of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale are academically eligible. A list of those students is then given to a committee of five high school teachers (Faculty Council). The Faculty Council will be randomly sampled from the secondary teacher faculty by the principal. Those serving on the Faculty Council the previous year will not be eligible for the upcoming year.They will rate each candidate on a scale of 1-4 (4 being high, one being low) on the three remaining qualifications. It is recommended that any rating of a two or one be followed by comments indicating what circumstances led to this below-average rating. The adviser can verify these comments prior to the meeting of the Faculty Council. At the meeting of the Faculty Council for selection, such ratings can be added up or averaged. The selection of each member to the chapter shall be by a majority vote of the Faculty Council. In addition to selecting the Faculty Council, the principal has the right to: 1)approve all activities and decisions of the chapter; 2)appoint a member of the faculty as chapter adviser who may serve consecutive terms; 3)receive appeals in cases of non-selection of candidates and the disciplining or dismissal of members.
2.
Leadership
This
is highly important for membership selection.
The student who exercises leadership:
·
is resourceful in proposing new
problems, applying
principles, and making suggestions
·
demonstrates initiative in
promoting school activities
·
exercises positive influence on
peers in upholding school ideals
·
contributes ideas that improve
the civic life of the school
·
is able to delegate
responsibilities
·
inspires positive behavior in
others
·
demonstrates academic initiative
·
successfully holds school offices
or positions of responsibility; conducts business effectively; demonstrates
reliability and dependability
·
is a leader in the classroom, at
work, and in other school or community activities
·
is thoroughly dependable in any
responsibility accepted
·
is willing to uphold scholarship
and maintains loyal school attitude.
3.
Service
Service is generally considered to be those actions undertaken by the student, which are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service. The student who serves:
·
volunteers and provides
dependable and well organized assistance, is gladly available, and is willing
to sacrifice to offer assistance
·
works well with others and is
willing to take on difficult or inconspicuous responsibilities
·
cheerfully and enthusiastically
renders any requested service to the school
·
is willing to represent the class
or school in inter-class and interscholastic competition
·
does committee and staff work
with complaint
·
shows courtesy by assisting
visitors, teachers, and students.
4.
Character
Character
is probably the most difficult criterion to define. You should consider the positive as well as
the negative aspects of character. It
can be said that student of character:
·
takes criticism willingly and
accepts recommendations graciously
·
consistently exemplifies
desirable qualities of behavior
·
upholds principles of morality
and ethics
·
cooperates by complying with
school regulations concerning property, programs, office, halls, etc.
·
demonstrates the highest
standards of honesty and reliability
·
regularly shows courtesy,
concern, and respect for others
·
observes instructions and rules,
is punctual, and faithful both inside and outside the classroom
·
has powers of concentration,
self-discipline, and sustained attention as shown by perseverance and
application to studies
·
actively helps to rid the school
of bad influences or environment.
A letter will
be sent home to notify parents that their child has met the scholarship
qualification. A general meeting will be
held with the student to distribute the information forms, give directions, and
answer questions. Those selected by this process are not full members until
they have been properly inducted in an induction ceremony. This ceremony is held after the third quarter
of each year.
Once inducted,
members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate the qualities of
scholarship, leadership, service and character.
If a member does not uphold these qualities, the advisor will inform the
member in writing of the violation to include, the time period given for
improvement and a warning of the possible consequences of non-improvement. The Faculty Council and Principal will meet
to discuss the violation and to determine whether the member will receive
disciplinary measures, will resign, or be dismissed. A student who is dismissed or who resigns is
never again eligible for membership in National Honor Society. Any student not selected for NHS will
receive a summary sheet stating strengths and weaknesses within the four areas,
but may not view the scoring guide.
ACADEMIC
LETTER
An academic
letter will be awarded to any high school student who achieves a 3.50 GPA for
the first three (3) quarters of the year with no grade lower than a
"C-" on any quarter grade report.
A student earning an academic letter for the first time will be awarded
a letter, a lamp of knowledge, and a bar.
a student who earns a letter for the 2nd, 3rd, or
4th year will be awarded a bar for each year.
Teachers will
submit names to the Principal each Monday of students who are failing (F) or
near failing (D), as well as mail a progress report home to
parents/guardians
of those students receiving an (F). In a
positive effort to help students having difficulty with low grades, tutoring
will be required instead of an assigned after-school detention.
If a student
fails one class two weeks in a row:
1.
he/she cannot participate in
extra-curricular activities for one week
2.
the student will be required
to attend tutoring with a teacher of a subject with an F to improve work in
specified subject
3.
tutoring will be required once
a week in order to be removed from the ineligibility list and/or raise the
F grade to a D- or better
4.
the student will be assigned one
(1) day ISS if tutoring is not completed
Tutoring may
be completed before school, 8th hour study hall, and/or after school
to be scheduled with the tutoring teacher prior to the tutoring session. The
tutoring teacher will sign off on an official form when the student has
completed tutoring. If at the end of
the one week, he/she has brought up the grade to passing and is not failing in
any other subject for two weeks in a row, he/she may continue with
extra-curricular activities.
Extra-Curricular
Activities are activities outside the regular
school day for which no grade or credit is received.
The following
are examples and they are non-inclusive:
All
sports Music
Contest
Speech
Contest Clinics
Business
Contest Prom
Shop
Contest Academic
Bowl
Cheerleading Drama
Club
Math
Contest National
Honor Society
Science
Contest Student
Council
If the end of
the quarter comes in the middle of the week of ineligibility and the student
becomes eligible at that time, he/she does not have to complete the entire week
of ineligibility. While ineligible,
students cannot ride school-sponsored transportation to extra-curricular
activities.
“Entering
school” for the purpose of eligibility consists of regular registration and
attendance in classes. A student must
have ENTERED SCHOOL WITHIN THE FIRST ELEVEN DAYS of the semester in which he is
competing. This rule is automatically
waived in case a student is prevented from entering high school within the
required time limit because of service with the National Guard, United States
Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, provided that he enrolls in school
within thirty days after he receives his discharge. A student moving from a school district, which
has a normal school year beginning in September to a district, which has
divided terms becomes eligible upon the change of residence and enrollment in a
school in that district, provided he meets all other requirements. In case of withdrawal, if withdrawal occurs
on or after the twentieth school day of the preceding semester, a student is
ineligible for one complete semester; if withdrawal occurs before the first
twenty days of the semester have elapsed, that student will not be considered
as having been in attendance that semester provided that he/she has not
participated in interschool activities during this period. This applies only to those students who drop
out of school altogether before the twentieth day of a semester. It does not apply to students who transfer to
another school altogether before the twentieth day of a semester. It does not apply to students who transfer to
another school during a semester and continue their attendance.
ADDING
AND/OR DROPPING OF CLASSES
To drop or add
a class during the first two (2) weeks of the semester, the following
procedures will prevail:
1.
No required class may be dropped.
2.
The student will obtain the
drop/add form from the principal or counselor.
3.
The student will fill out the
form with respect to the class or classes he/she wishes to drop and add
including the reason and take the form to his/her parents for a signature
signifying approval.
4.
The student will then take the
form to the instructor whose class he/she wishes to drop and obtain that
instructor's signature.
5.
Next, the student will take the
form to the instructor whose class he/she is adding to obtain that instructor's
signature.
6.
Finally, the student will take
the completed form to the principal for a discussion about the classes the
student is requesting to drop and add.
7.
The principal will either approve
or not approve the request before the end of the two-week period.
8.
No yearlong classes may be
dropped at the beginning of the 2nd semester unless the student is a
senior and has to enroll in another class to fulfill a graduation requirement.
9.
Students will be expected to make
up all work missed in the class or classes he/she is joining.
10.
Dropping and/or adding classes
will be based on the student's graduation requirements, as well as the
student's academic abilities.
11.
No class may be dropped or added
after the first two (2) weeks unless the
instructor and/or administration make the request.
CLASS
MEMBERSHIP
All students will receive an ACTIVE CLASS MEMBERSHIP FORM at the beginning of each school year to
be completed in order to be an active member of his/her class. This form must be signed and returned to the
class sponsor in the allotted time set by the sponsor and/or the school
district or the student automatically becomes a non-active member of his/her
class.
As an ACTIVE MEMBER, I understand that I must participate and
follow all guidelines set up by my class and/or the school district and will
keep any dues, fines, or fees paid by stated deadlines set by my class and/or
the school district. Assigned fines
must be paid within two weeks. I
understand if my dues or fees remain delinquent at the end of the school year, I will automatically become a non-active member. As a NON-ACTIVE MEMBER, the student is still considered a part of the class for all
matters other than the fundraising and senior trip. Funds are non-refundable
whether or not the Active Membership Form is signed or unsigned.
If
a new student enters the Cooper County R-IV School system and wants to be an
active member of his/her class, the sponsor will determine a fee for becoming
an active member of the class and working toward the Senior Trip. This fee is determined by taking the balance
of the class funds and dividing by the number of active members in the class. A
student who has declared that he/she is an active class member should pay class
dues according to the amount and date established by the class. Under no circumstances, unless an emergency
arises, shall an active member be permitted to pay dues after a school year is
over and completed.
The senior
class will be allowed to travel by air in the Continental U.S. for senior trips
and cannot extend the time spent on the trip of one week, unless they have
Board of Education approval. There must
be a 100% written approval by each student and each parent/guardian for the
seniors to fly. Students should be able
to enjoy the time and have some fun, but the major purpose of the senior trip
should be educational. The opinion of
the Board of Education is that it should be as small a cost as possible. To be eligible for the Senior Trip, the
student must attend Cooper County R-IV for the entire second semester of his or
her senior year and be an ACTIVE MEMBER of his/her class with all dues, fines
and/or fees paid. The student must have
met all of the Cooper County R-IV requirements for graduation before leaving on
the trip. It is required by the Board of
Education that all students are in good standing with the class and have no criminal
offense charges or convictions.
Pupils
participating in athletic contest shall be required to have a physical
examination and to meet such other requirements as may be established by the
school and by the MSHSAA.
Students who
represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable citizens
and judges so by the proper school authority certifying a list of students for
competitions. Those students whose
character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon themselves or their
school is not considered “Creditable Citizens.”
Conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with the standards of good
discipline. A student shall not be
considered eligible while under suspension.
The student who is expelled or who withdraws from school because of
disciplinary measures shall not be considered eligible for 365 days from the
date of expulsion or withdrawal. If a
student misses class on the date of a contest without being excused by the
principal, he/he shall not be considered eligible on that date. Each individual school has the authority to
set more restrictive citizenship standards and shall have the authority to
judge its students under those standards. A new Board of Education Citizenship
Standards Policy – Code 529 – will be given to each student prior to the start
of any co-curricular activity. It will
require signatures by the student and the parent/guardian for a student to
become eligible to participate in the appropriate activity.
Statement of Philosophy-Participation in high school activities is a valuable educational experience and should be looked upon as a reward for academic success. Students with low academic ability need the educational development provided through participation in activities as much as students with average or above average ability. Activity participation should be for all students making appropriate progress toward graduation and otherwise in good standing. A student in grades 9-12 must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending courses that offer a minimum of 2.25 units of credit, and must have earned a minimum of 2.25 units of credit the preceding semester of attendance; or a student must be enrolled in a full course at his or her level in a special education program for the handicapped approved by the Missouri State Department of Education which, though not graded, enrolls pupils of equivalent age, and the student must have made standard progress for his or her level the preceding semester. A beginning 9th grade student who failed more than two subjects the previous semester shall be ineligible for one semester. A student must be making satisfactory progress towards graduation as determined by local school policies.
A student who is dually enrolled in college and high school classes but who does not receive high school credit on his/her high school transcript for the college work, may have college hours earned during a regular semester count up to a maximum of 1 unit of credit toward determining high school eligibility as follows:
½ unit of high school credit for a 2 or 3 credit hour class; 1 unit of high school credit for a 4 or 5 hour college credit class. A 7th or 8th grade student must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending the normal course for that grade or must have enrolled in a full course at his or her level in any public school special education program for the handicapped approved by the Missouri State Department of Education which, though not graded, enrolls pupils of equivalent chronological age. A student must have been promoted to a higher grade or a higher level in special education at the close of the previous year. However, any student who failed more than two scheduled subjects, or failed to make standard progress in special education, shall be ineligible the following semester regardless of promotion to the higher grade. This shall not apply to students promoted from the 6th grade and entering the 7th grade for the first time.
A student who was academically ineligible the preceding semester but meets the academic standard at the close of that semester becomes eligible the day classes are attended in the succeeding semester. Credit earned or completed after the close of the semester shall not count as having been earned that semester, except in cases of a delayed final examination because of illness verified by a physician. Credit earned in summer school shall not count for or against the student’s record for eligibility purposes. This rule is automatically waived in case a student fails to complete the required units of credit in a given semester because of his being drafted or being called to service in the National Guard or military service.
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to determine the academic standards students shall meet in a school, which does not have a traditional two-semester school year. Any changes approved shall be equitable for all students.
Semesters of Participation
A student shall not participate for more than four seasons while in grades 9-12 in any interscholastic activity, and these shall be during the student’s first eight semesters of attendance in high school beginning with his or her entrance in the ninth grade, and the eighth semester shall follow immediately the seventh semester. Any part of a contest or interscholastic event in which a student competes shall count as a season of participation in that activity. Attendance on or after the twentieth day of a semester shall count as a semester of attendance under this rule. If the student participates in any part of an interscholastic event or contest, it shall count as a semester of participation. A student who applies for, is granted, and leaves school any time after the junior year to take advantage of Early Release Program shall no longer be eligible for interscholastic competition even though he/she later returns to school.
A student is eligible for only TWO SEMESTERS in each the 7th and 8th grade, beginning with the first semester of entrance in each grade. A student who is repeating a grade is not eligible.
Any student wishing to attend school part time must have prior approval by the Board of Education and consent of their parent(s)/guardian(s). Part-time students shall be those students who are attending less than seven classes daily.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE
It is the
policy of the Cooper County R-IV School District not to discriminate in regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or age in its complete
educational programs and provides equal opportunity to all handicapped
individuals between the ages of birth and 21, regardless of the handicapping
condition. Any alleged act of unfairness
or any decision made by school personnel, which students and/or parents or
guardians believe to be unjust or in violation of pertinent policies of the
Board of Education or individual school rules, may be appealed to the school
principal or a designated representative.
The following
guidelines have been established for the presentation of student complaints and
grievances:
1.
The principal shall schedule a
conference with the student and any staff members involved to attempt to
resolve the problem. Parents/guardians
may be involved in the conference or a later conference for parents/guardians
may be scheduled at the discretion of the principal.
2.
If the problem is not resolved to
the satisfaction of the student and/or parents or guardians, a request may be
submitted for a
3.
conference with the
superintendent. The superintendent shall
arrange a conference to consider the problem and inform participants of the
action that will be taken.
4.
If the student and/or parents or
guardians are not satisfied with the action of the superintendent, they may
submit a written request to appear before the Board of Education. The decision of the Board of Education shall
be final.
5.
All persons are assured that they
may utilize this procedure without reprisal.
6.
All records of notices,
conferences, and actions taken to resolve student complaints and grievances
will be filed and identified as grievance records, and will not be placed in
school personnel files.
SODA
MACHINE
The school
soda, juice, and snack machine will be closed during school hours. Food and/or drink in the classrooms will only
be allowed with administration approval.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student
Council consists of student representatives elected from each class and council
officers who are elected each spring for the forthcoming year. To be eligible for membership on the
Student Council, a student MUST have a minimum 2.5 GPA per semester and
MUST NOT have received an OSS during the previous semester. A student council member MUST: (1) attend meetings each month, (2) attend
special student council meetings, (3) fill the soda and juice machines either
before or after school, (4) work on student council activities, such as
Homecoming, dances, etc.
This policy is
posted in the Library Media Center and a copy will be available for all
students at the beginning of each year before checking out books.
LOCKERS
Students are
assigned to lockers and must not change from the assigned locker without
administrative approval. No open
containers of food or beverages are permitted in the lockers.
Padlocks will
be available to any student upon request to the
administration; however, the lockers remain the property of the Bunceton
Public Schools and may be searched by the administration at any time.
ASSEMBLIES
Assembly
programs are an extension of the learning activities of the classroom. Students are expected to conduct themselves
at assemblies as they would during any classroom activity. Out-of-school guests are frequent visitors
during these programs, and the behavior of the student body during such
programs reflect favorably or unfavorably on the school and/or student body.
GUIDANCE
COUNSELING
Guidance
refers to that part of the school program, which is most concerned with helping
the students to become more effectively adjusted to his/her future in terms of
his/her needs, interests, abilities, opportunities, and social
responsibilities. The counseling office
is open most periods to any student.
Visitors to
the Cooper County R-IV Schools are always welcome; however, all visitors are
requested to sign in and sign out. For
convenience purposes, a record will be kept in the central office of all visits
made to the school. In an effort to hold
interruptions to a minimum during the school day, the Board of Education
requires that the teacher/staff member or student requesting to be seen will be
called to the office to meet in the conference room, or a designated time to
meet with the visitor will be decided upon by office personnel and /or
administration. If a student wishes to bring a visitor to school, he/she must
receive permission from the principal at least one day in advance. A student may not bring the same visitor to
school over twice in a school year.
DRIVING
AND PARKING
Driving an
automobile to school is a privilege. Student
drivers will be expected to fill out the appropriate paper work in the high
school office. Like any privilege, it
may be revoked at any time if students exhibit foolish or dangerous behavior or
if the car detracts from the learning environment. Students are not allowed to return to their
cars during school hours without administrative approval. The Driving/Parking Lot Acknowledgement form
will be given to those students each year.
A student
accident insurance policy is available through the school. The forms for this insurance policy are
available in the main school office.
The Missouri
State High School Activities Association by–laws state that a student shall not
be permitted to practice or compete for a school until the school has
verification that he/she has basic athletic insurance coverage. Therefore, the MSHSAA participation
certificate must be obtained from the coach, completed, signed by the parents,
and returned to the coach prior to participation in any athletic practice.
The nights
that students are working on homecoming posters, students will be out of the
building by 9:00 P.M.
Prom
activities will be limited to grades 9-12. The freshman class and the sophomore
class are to pay $75.00 each towards the cost of the prom each year and the
junior class is to pay the balance of the expenses. The senior class is permitted to attend free.
Students may
NOT bring radios, tape players, CD players, headphones, electronic games,
paging devices, cell phones or other electronic communication devices to school
without permission from the administration.
Bringing a cell phone to school during school hours will result in the
following:
1st – Phone confiscated and kept
in office until student’s parent picks it up
2nd – Friday Night 3 Hour
Detention Assigned and phone kept in the
office until the end of the year.
3rd – 1-3 days
Students may
not drive to the
·
1st offense – One (1)
day In-School Suspension (ISS)
·
2nd offense – Student
will be withdrawn from the
A student who
has received prior approval to drive to the Vo-Tech School shall not allow
other Vo-Tech students to ride with him/her.
·
1st offense – One (1)
day In-School Suspension (ISS) for ALL students involved.
·
2nd offense – ALL
students involved will be withdrawn from the Vo-Tech School
All student
property must be removed from the school and/or grounds before the student’s
last day of attendance unless written permission is received from a teacher or
staff member. Any property left will be
forfeited to the school district. At the time of locker clean out, each student
will receive a Checkout Sheet to be completed by the student, signed by each
teacher and the Principal and turned into the office. Once
lockers have been cleaned out, NO BOOK BAGS will be allowed back at
school.
The shortened
schedule will be followed on the last day of classes and all Checkout Sheets
should be turned in BEFORE the last day of school. No student guests will be
allowed to visit classes the last day of school. Students failing to follow this Board of
Education Policy will ensure the following:
1.
Parents will be notified by
telephone call and by mail.
2.
Student will begin the next year
in ISS until fines/fees are paid, but will be required to attend
extra-curricular practices.
3.
OPTION: Student may do work for the school district
to pay the debt off. All work
assignments will be implemented by the Superintendent.
Students will
automatically not be allowed to attend extra-curricular activities until debt
paid, and will automatically not be allowed to eat school lunch until lunch
bill is paid. Peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches and milk will be served to students with unpaid lunch charges.
Bunceton
High School alma mater of our happy youth,
Thou
has taught us love and duty, honesty and truth,
Praise
our standards, praise our colors, noble gold and black,
Loyal
sons and faithful daughters, ye shall never lack.
We
shall cherish thee forever, our beloved high,
Sing
thy praises, laud thy glory, ever to the sky.
we’re
gonna win this game another time,
and
for the school we’ll yell, yell, yell,
and
for the team so full of pep, we’ll say with step,
and
then they’ll take that ball right down the court,
and
then once more they’ll never, ever yield.
We’ll
show the rest that we’re the best, by every test.
Go
Bunceton High!
Rah,
Rah, Rah!
Bunceton!