2015-16

Park High School Student & Parent Handbook

At Park High School, we

work together to instill pride and responsibility to achieve excellence.

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South Washington County Schools KERRY TIMMERMAN, Principal

           Park High School 8040 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Phone: 651-425-3700 Fax: 651-425-3705

Dear Park High School Parents and Scholars: Welcome to Park High School—Home of the Wolfpack! At Park High School, we work together to instill pride and responsibility to achieve excellence. Park High School has a long tradition of providing a variety of academic areas for students to thrive and grow. Individual Character Counts! Our Park High School community believes that individual character counts. We take pride in our school by conducting ourselves with integrity, commitment and compassion. Students at Park High School participate in a rigorous curriculum-- preparing all students for college and beyond. The class of 2016 will be our fifth graduating class of students who have benefited from the world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Challenge yourself by trying an IB course. Get involved! Park High School offers over 30 athletic teams and over 50 clubs. There is something for everyone at Park High School. If you have not already done so, consider getting involved in one of our many activities. Our goal is to have 100% of the student body involved in one or more activities. Fall activities are still accepting registrations as practices and rehearsals begin the week of August 17. This student/parent handbook is designed to give students and their parents/guardians basic information on policies, activities, services, and procedures at Park High School. Please take time to read through the handbook and contact teachers, counselor or administrator if you have questions. Sincerely,

Mr. Kerry Timmerman Principal

Dr. Sarah Scullin Stokes Assistant Principal (A-G)

Ms. Gretchen Romain Assistant Principal (H-N)

Mr. Jonathan Hunt Assistant Principal (O-Z)

We are committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning. www.phs.sowashco.org

Mr. Phil Kuemmel Assistant Principal Activities & Athletics

Table of Contents Park High Staff and Contact Information..............................5 2015-16 School Year Calendar..................................................6 General Information............................................................ 7-12 Announcements.............................................................................7. Applaud...........................................................................................7. Calendar..........................................................................................7 Nutrition Services..........................................................................7. Complaints......................................................................................8. Daily 6-Period Bell Schedule........................................................9. Directory Information & Photo Release.....................................9. Eighteen-Year-Old Students.........................................................9. Employment Background Checks...............................................9. Equal Access to School Facilities..................................................9. Fees and Fines.................................................................................9. Fundraising.................................................................................. 10. Gifts to Employees...................................................................... 10. Graduation Ceremony................................................................ 10. Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies............................ 10. Lost and Found............................................................................ 10. Media Center............................................................................... 10. Messages to Students and Forgotten Items.............................. 10. Nondiscrimination...................................................................... 10. Notice of Violent Behavior by Students................................... 10. Parent and Teacher Conferences............................................... 10. Pep Fests/Assemblies/Programs................................................ 10. Pledge of Allegiance.................................................................... 10. School Closing Procedures........................................................ 11. Searches........................................................................................ 11 Lockers and Personal Possessions within a Locker............. 11. Personal Possessions and Student’s Person......................... 11. Student Publications and Materials.......................................... 11. Distribution of Non-school Sponsored Materials on School Premises..................................................................... 11. School-Sponsored Student Publications............................. 11. Student Records........................................................................... 11. Student Surveys........................................................................... 12. Transportation of Public School Students............................... 12. Extracurricular Transportation............................................ 12. Vehicles on Campus.................................................................... 12. Patrols and Inspections......................................................... 12. Search of the Interior of a Student’s Motor Vehicle.............. 12. Video and Audio Taping............................................................ 12. School Buses........................................................................... 12. Places Other Than Buses.......................................................12. Volunteers.....................................................................................12 Academics...........................................................................13-15 Academic Recognition............................................................... 13. Alternative Education Opportunities....................................... 13. Assessment & Homework Policy...............................................13 Academic Integrity................................................................ 13. Cheating and Plagiarism....................................................... 13. Grades...................................................................................... 14. Weighted Grades.................................................................... 14. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)........... 14. Early Graduation......................................................................... 14. Excel...............................................................................................15 Field Trips.................................................................................... 15. Graduation Requirements.......................................................... 15.

Testing Out of a Course.............................................................. 15. Physical Education Uniform...................................................... 15. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options........................................ 15. Parent Right to Know................................................................. 15. Student Services.......................................................................... 15. Career Center......................................................................... 15. Guidance Services.................................................................. 15. Wolfpack Hour............................................................................15. Park High School, an IB World School................................... 16 School Activities & Athletics..............................................17-18 List of Opportunities / Coaches................................................ 17. Scholastic Eligibility.................................................................... 18 MSHSL Rules / Regulations....................................................... 18 School Dances..........................................................................19 Park High School Dance Policy.................................................19 Health and Safety ...............................................................20-21 Accidents...................................................................................... 20. Asbestos Management Update.................................................. 20. Crisis Management..................................................................... 20. Protective Drills........................................................................... 20. Emergency Contact Information.............................................. 20. Health Information..................................................................... 20. Health Services................................................................................. 21. Pesticide Application Notices.................................................... 21 Safety............................................................................................. 21. Visitors in District Buildings..................................................... 21 Student Expectations and Discipline.................................22-25 Attendance................................................................................... 22. Reporting Absences............................................................... 22. Make-up Work....................................................................... 22. Leaving the Building.............................................................. 22. Tardies..................................................................................... 23 State Tournament Attendance.............................................. 23. Buses - Conduct on School Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior............................................ 23. Technology Acceptable Use and Safety.................................... 23. Discipline..................................................................................... 24. Display of Posters, Charts and Announcements..................... 24 Dress and Appearance................................................................ 24. Drug-Free School and Workplace............................................. 25. Harassment and Violence Prohibition..................................... 25. Hazing Prohibition...................................................................... 25. Parking on School District Property........................................ 25. Visitor Parking....................................................................... 25. Tobacco-Free Schools................................................................. 25. Vandalism..................................................................................... 25. Weapons Prohibition.................................................................. 25 Students Rights & Responsibilities Procedures and Consequences Matrix ........................................................ 26-30

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Contact Information PARK HIGH SCHOOL • 8040 80TH STREET SOUTH • COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 General Number................................................................... 425-3700 Principal Mr. Kerry Timmerman....................................... 425-3702 Office Coordinator Lynn Deiman.................................. 425-3702 Assistant Principal Dr. Sarah Scullin Stokes (A-G).........425-3780 Assistant Principal Ms. Gretchen Romain (H-N)............425-3779 Assistant Principal Mr. Jonathan Hunt (O-Z)..................425-3779 Attendance Secretary Mrs. Colleen Sicard (A-K)......... 425-3780 Attendance Secretary Mrs. Marty Grote (L-Z)............... 425-3779 Activities Director Mr. Phil Kuemmel............................... 425-3758   Activities Secretary Bev Piermantier............................. 425-3758 Nurse - Michele Salita.......................................................... 425-3707 School Resource Officer (SRO) Officer Nickles............... 425-3791 District Service Center........................................................ 425-6300

Counselor’s Office................................................................. 425-3718 Counseling Secretary Mrs. Janet Roskowinski...............425-3718 Career Center Secretary Mrs. Jackie Greiner..................425-3722 Counselors Ms. Kayla Gaulke (A-Fe).......................................425-3717 Mrs. Paula Miller (Fi-Ko)..................................................425-3748 Mr. Dan Powers (Kr-Pa)....................................................425-3723 Ms. Kelly Bloss (Pe-T).......................................................425-3725 Mrs. Khou Xiong (U-Z / AVID).......................................425-3717 South Washington Alternative High School..................... 425-6660 Community Education........................................................ 425-6367 Nutrition Services................................................................. 425-6280 Special Education................................................................. 425-6670 Transportation...................................................................... 425-5303

Teaching Staff Air Force ROTC Col. Randy Richert Chief Kathryn Roby

English Learners Christine Ecker Matt Neely

American Sign Language Sondra Koster Barb Barrett

Family and Consumer Science JoAnne Cody Karen Greenberg

Art Julie Christensen Bess Coy Kristina Jameson

Mathematics Julie Anderson Alena Behr Jessica DeForrest Megan Diediker Kevin Larson Scott Leonard Megan Loahr John McGowan Paul McMorrow Carolee Pederson Shannon Shea-LeTourneau Andrew Spraetz Mike Swenson

AVID Dana Larson Maria Tol Business Education Nancy Weisheim Data Assessment Stacie Forti English Ashley Acosta Joseph Adams Emily Ball Laura Beard Nicole Berg Katherine Block Tracy Caponigri Jillian Goods Terry Jorgenson Thomas McCarthy Nicole McCarty Aaron Pozzini – IB Coordinator Granger Taft Liesl Werner Thomas

Science Mark Anderson Michael Foss Steven Gruber Carolyn Gwi Kirk Hedberg Lindsay Hodges Josh Loy Lisa Martineau Minni Mehta Mike Simurdiak Erik Wang Social Studies Jason Arnebeck Yonnie Eiden-Giel Todd Hyland Amy Johnson Jordan Kraemer Mike Moran Walter Newcomb John Parks Thomas Ryan Jason Schwartz Kathryn Schwartz Adam Sheridan Jason Starr

Media Pam Dahlager Music Education Joshua Kimball - Orchestra Benjamin O’Connor - Choir Thomas Storm - Band

Speech Clinician Courtney Wilson

Phy Ed / Health Darin Glazier Mark Sikich Tim Walton

Special Education Angela Brumbaugh

Zach Devine Justin Ellevold Jennifer Friemann Cara Grant Ryan Griffin Kristina Hall Ashley Homan Jason Jankowski Russ Kilgore Joseph Lagoo Jennifer Middendorf Cora Morris Michael Rand Hayleigh Roust Jean Smith Rachel Smith Kristine Vick Technology Education Lloyd Ness Bonnie Thoe-Austin Work Experience Matthew Maher Julie Miller-Hays World Language Angela Huotari Kiersten Jaeger Jacob Klingner Stacy Paleen Jessica Trost Tracie Valencia

To contact a member of the Park High Staff, go to the PHS website at www.sowashco.org/phs and click on the link for the “Staff Directory.” Both email addresses and phone numbers are included.

Psychologist Margaret Hogan Tanya Holub

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Park High Calendar 2015-16 2015-16 Calendar 7/20-8/7

9am-noon Aug 18-19 9am-3 pm Aug 27-28 8am-1pm Aug 31 Sept 2 8am-3pm Sept 2 4-6pm Sept 2 6-8pm Sept 8 Sept 15 3:05pm Sept 16 3:05pm Sept 21-26 Sept 23 7pm Sept 25 8:30 Sep. 25 2pm Sep 25 7pm Sep 29 6-9:30pm Oct 1-31 Oct 12 6-7pm Oct 12 4-7pm Oct 12 7:30 pm Oct 13 8:45am-12pm Oct 14 7:30am-1pm Oct 15-16 All Day Oct 19 7 pm Oct 21 4-7pm Oct 23 8:30 am Oct 30 All Day Nov 3 All Day Nov 4-7 7pm Nov 5 2-4pm Nov 6 12-3:30pm Nov 10 8:30am-12pm Nov 10 3:30pm Nov 16 3:05-4:30pm Nov 16 8:30am-12pm Nov 17 3:05-6pm Nov 19 12-3:05pm Nov 19 3:10-6pm Nov 21 5pm Nov 23 7pm Nov 26-27 Nov 30 7pm Dec 1-10 Dec 3 Dec. 4 Dec 7 5-6pm Dec 7 7pm Dec 9 3:30 7:30pm Dec 10 7:15am Dec 12- 7 Dec 13 2 pm Dec 14 3-6pm Dec 15 Dec 21 7 pm Dec 21-Jan 1 Jan 4 Jan 10 1-4:30pm Jan 11 6:30-8pm Jan 18 Jan 19 6:00pm Jan 26-27 3:05pm Jan 27 6-6:45pm Jan 27 6:45-7:30pm Jan 27 4-7:00pm Jan 30 All Day Jan 31 1-4:30pm

PE and Health classes Gr 10-12 Books/iPads/Pictures Link Crew Training Teacher Workshop 9th Gr Orientation Meet the Case Manager Open House First Day of School Fall Play Auditions Fall Play Rehearsal Homecoming Week Talent Show Homecoming Dance Homecoming Celebration Homecoming Football Game Masterworks Rehearsal College Knowledge Month Senior Parent Night Conferences District Masterworks Choir Concert Picture Retake Day All Grades PSAT Teacher Convention/MEA Orchestra Concert Conferences Sr Pan Picture/Class Meeting Red Cross Blood Drive Election Fall Play Multicultural College Panel College Fair PLAN Test Chamber Auditions Speech Team New Member Meeting PLAN Test Make Ups Speech Team Auditions ASVAB Full Mandatory Speech Team Meeting Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Band Concert Thanksgiving Break Jazz/Ensembles Concert 10 Days of Giving End of Tri 1 ATPPS/No School Parent Meeting for Speech Orchestra Concert Tozer Meeting Applaud Breakfast Chamber Performance Chamber Performance Auditions for One Act Rehearsals Holiday Choir Concert Winter Break/No School School Resumes SEC All-Conf Music Rehearsal Wolfpack Welcome MLK Day/No School Financial Aid Night One Act Prelims Junior Parent Night PSEO Information Night Conferences Speech Meet SEC All-Conf Music Rehearsal

Feb 1 All Day Feb 3 3:00 pm Feb 6 All Day Feb 12 All Day Feb 13 All Day Feb 15 Feb 16 3:30-7pm Feb 20 All Day Feb 22-26 Feb 26 2 pm Feb 27 All Day Feb 27 7-10:30pm Feb 29 7 pm Mar 10 7:15am Mar 5 All Day Mar 7 7 pm Mar 11 Mar 11-14 Mar 12 All Day Mar 14 6:30-7:45pm Mar 16 6:30-8pm Mar 16 2-10pm Mar 19 All Day Mar 21 7 pm Mar 25-Apr 1 Apr 15-16 April 19 April 21 4- 7pm April 23 April 25 6-9pm Apr 29-30 7pm May 1 2pm May 2 7pm May 2-27 May 8 2pm May 5-7 7pm May 9 7pm May 11 6pm May 12 7pm May 16 7pm May 17 7pm May 19 7:15am May 23 7pm May 23-27 May 24 7pm May 25 7 pm May 30 All day June 1 6:30 pm June 1 June 3 9am-3pm June 3 11:30am-1pm June 5 6pm Jun 10 Jun 10 Jun 13 Jun 14

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SEC Music Festival One Act Finals Speech Meet One Act State Speech Meet President’s Day/No School Musical Auditions Speech Meet Snow Week Snow Week Coronation Speech Meet Snow Ball Choir Concert Applaud Breakfast Speech Meet Band Concert Workshop Day/No School Choir/Band/Orchestra Tour Speech Meet Showcase/Speech FAFSA Family Night Speech 3AA Sections Speech Meet at Park Orchestra Concert Spring Break/No School State Speech ACT for Grade 11 (tentative) Conferenced Prom Speech Banquet Musical Performance Musical Performance Ensemble Concert IB Testing Musical Performance Musical Performance Band Concert Theater Banquet National Honor Society Induction Choir Concert Senior Awards Applaud Breakfast Orchestra Concert Spring Week Music Awards Night Talent Show Memorial Day/No School Athletic Awards Ceremony Senior Last Day (tentative) Cap and Gown Distribution (tentative) Senior Picnic (tentative) Graduation/Aldrich Arena End of Tri 3 Last Day of School Teacher Workshop ATPPS/Teachers

General Information Announcements

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

Families are encouraged to apply for free or reduced meals. An ‘Application for Educational Benefits’ must be submitted each year. This form is available online (select Nutrition Services under Services on the district website) and at the District Service Center. Mail or bring completed applications to: Nutrition Services District Service Center 7362 E. Point Douglas Road S. Cottage Grove, MN 55016-3025

Forms are available in the Main Office for announcement requests. Requests must be submitted before 7:45 a.m. each day and must be signed by a faculty advisor. Announcements are normally read at the start of 1st hour unless there is an emergency or schedule change.

Applaud

A Student Recognition Program The Applaud program is a student recognition program intended to honor and acknowledge students’ success in the areas of academics, civics and the arts. Students are recognized each trimester throughout the school year. Applaud is designed to make Park High School a special place that recognizes and rewards high levels of achievement and exemplary deeds.

Eligibility for families on the program last school year will remain in effect for the first 30 days of school. Families that have not submitted a 2015-16 application within 30 days, and had that application approved, will lose their eligibility. Eligibility changes each year and can affect the amount you pay for athletics, ACT, AP Exams, Drivers Ed, etc. For more information regarding eligibility for free and reduced meals, contact Nutrition Services at 651-425-6280.

Calendar

The school calendar is adopted annually by the school board. A copy of the school calendar can be found on the school district’s website www.sowashco.org. Park High School events are also listed on the Park website.

Computerized Accounts

A lunch account is set up for each student along with a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is used to access the account. This number should be memorized and kept confidential. Once money is deposited in the account, the student enters their PIN on a keypad at the cashier station to pay for cafeteria purchases. Please note that cash will not be accepted at the registers. Cash must be deposited in a NetCash machine conveniently located near the cafeteria. These deposited funds are then immediately available for student purchases.

Nutrition Services

District 833 Nutrition Services provides students with many meal choices, School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program and ala carte. Current meal prices are: Breakfast Lunch (SBP) (NSLP) Fully Paid Price $1.60 $2.65 Reduced Price $  .00 $ .00 Second Meal $1.65 $3.50 Adult $1.80 $4.00

Students may make deposits to their account by dropping off a check in the Attendance Office and leaving it in the collection box. Deposits should include the student’s full name and pin number. Deposits left in the office by 9:30 a.m. are normally credited to the lunch account prior to the start of lunches.

Account management

Note: Only one reimbursable breakfast and/or lunch may be purchased at these prices per day. All foods sold ala carte meet the USDA “Smart Snacks” nutrition guidelines. These guidelines require that snacks have limited calories, sodium, and sugar and that grains be whole. A listing of a la carte items is on the Nutrition Services website.

PAYPAMS is a web-based system that allows parents to use their credit cards to deposit money into their children’s lunch account. These payments can be one-time or made to recur when the account reaches an amount the parent specifies. Parents can also choose to receive an e-mail when a specific account balance is reached. Register online by going to www.paypams.com. Parents who use PayPams have the ability to access information showing daily food and beverage purchases and balances.

Nutrislice

Frequently Asked Questions

A la Carte – Healthy Snack Items

Question: How will I know if my child’s account balance is getting low? Answer: When a student’s account falls to $5.00 students receive verbal reminders their account is getting low. PayPams will notify the parents by email that additional funds are necessary according to the email notification limit set by the parent in PayPams. Also, an automated phone call will go to the child’s home when the account balance falls below $2.00. Question: Can students charge purchases on account? Answer: No charging is allowed in the secondary schools.

Nutrislice is an online and convenient way to view menus. Through a website (sowashco.nutrislice.com) or mobile device app (Nutrislice) parents and students can 1) see menus through the Nutrislice mobile app, 2) view nutrition information for each food, 3) view allergen information, and 4) see carbohydrate counts.

Breakfast

A federally funded breakfast program is offered at Park High School. All students are encouraged to participate in breakfast. Students who are approved for free or reduced price lunch are automatically approved for a free breakfast and lunch.

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Question: How are payments made? Answer: Please make checks payable to ISD#833 NS and include on the memo line the child’s name and PIN. If you would like to take advantage of PAYPAMS, go to www.paypams. com. Question: Can I write one check for multiple children at the same school? Answer: Yes, if you provide each child’s name, PIN and the amount for their account. Question: May students use another student’s PIN? Answer: No. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service has a policy regarding the misuse of accounts. Students are not allowed to share, borrow or use another student’s PIN. Disciplinary action may result from such behavior. Question: Can I restrict what my child is allowed to purchase on account? Answer: Yes. Work with the cashier to have a note placed on the account. It will then display each time the student uses their PIN. An example would be “No doubles.” Question: What do I do if I suspect someone else is using my student’s PIN? Answer: Contact the cashier immediately. A new PIN will be issued and steps taken to track any further use of the old PIN. Attempts by another student to use the old PIN may result in  disciplinary action, including paying restitution. Note that  restitution is the only method for recouping unauthorized charges.  Question: What happens if my child changes schools? Answer: Remaining lunch balances will follow students to their new school. They will be assigned a new PIN. If you are an existing PayPams user you do not have to make any changes to your PayPams account.

school meals for children whose disabilities restrict their diets. A child with a disability must be provided food substitutions when a special diet statement is signed by a recognized medical authority which includes a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse. NOTE: Nutrition Services will substitute lactose-reduced milk for students whose parents have requested this alternative in writing via a simple note. The special diet statement is not required in this case.

Pot Lucks in School (MN Statute)

MN Statute 1577.22 allows food not prepared at an establishment and brought in by individuals attending a potluck event for the consumption at the potluck event. An organization sponsoring a potluck event under this clause may advertise the potluck event to the public through any means. Individuals who are not members of an organization sponsoring a potluck may attend the potluck and consume food at the event. Licensed food establishments cannot be sponsors of potluck events. Potluck event food shall not be brought into a licensed food establishment kitchen.

Food Served in School

In accordance with state law, all food served to students in schools must be obtained from sources which are approved and inspected by federal, state or local regulatory authorities. Therefore, food served at fundraisers such as bake sales and cake walks, or served as snacks for parties, carnival food etc., must be obtained from a licensed caterer (District 833 Nutrition Services is licensed) or a commercial retailer.

Lunch

Park High School is a closed campus for Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior students. The only students who may leave for lunch are seniors. Seniors that are tardy on their return from lunch will have disciplinary consequences per school policy. Seniors may not return to school with food in their possession for themselves, other students, or staff members. Parents may revoke their permission at any time. Seniors who drive or assist freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in leaving campus for lunch will be faced with discipline consequences such as losing their privilege to leave campus for lunch.

2015-16 Menu

District 833 Nutrition Services offers several different menus and a la carte options, which are all available on our website. The menus are designed to offer many different choices to students daily. In order to receive federal government child nutrition funding we are required to serve meals that meet specific nutritional standards. Specific goals are set for key nutrients such as Vitamins A and C, calories, protein, calcium, and iron. When averaged over a school week, calories from fat are less than 30% and calories from saturated fat are less than 10%.

Delivery of Food Items

Students may not order food to be delivered to them during the school day. Although administration discourages it, if it is necessary to drop off food for your student(s), please note that parents are not allowed provide food for other students. The school cafeteria offers a wonderful selection of food for students to choose from for both breakfast and lunch.

Lactose Intolerance

MN State Statute 124D.114 requires schools to provide one of these alternatives for a student with lactose intolerance if the parent has requested, in writing, an alternative. Please send your request to the Health Assistant at your child’s school. Alternatives are: • Lactose reduced milk. • Milk fortified with lactase in liquid, tablet, granular, or other form. • Milk to which lactobacillus acidophilus has been added. • Juice cannot replace milk in the National School Lunch Program.

Complaints

Students, parents/guardians, employees, or other persons may report concerns or complaints to the school district. Complaints may either be written or oral. People are encouraged, but not required, to file a written complaint at the building level where appropriate. A school administrator will reply to the complainant regarding the school district’s response.

Special Dietary Concerns

South Washington County Schools Nutrition Services adhere to specific regulations to accommodate special diets for students. USDA regulations, require substitutions or modifications in

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Zero Hour

information shared or photographs or video taken, a “Denial of Release of Information Form” must be completed and submitted to the Office of Student Information, District Service Center, 7362 E. Pt. Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, or to the office of the school the student attends NO LATER THAN OCT. 1 EACH SCHOOL YEAR. The form is available on the district’s website under Services - Communications - Forms.

Bell Schedule / Regular Mon / Wed / Thur / Fri 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Period 1

8:35 – 9:30 a.m.

Period 3

10:31 – 11:22 a.m.

Period 2

Eighteen-Year-Old Students

9:35 – 10:26 a.m.

WPACK HR 11:22 – 12:22 p.m.

The age of majority for most purposes in Minnesota is 18 years of age. All students, regardless of age, are governed by the rules for students provided in school district policy.

Period 5

Employment Background Checks

Period 4

12:22 - 1:13 p.m.

1:18 - 2:09 p.m.

Period 6

Zero Hour

The school district will seek criminal history background checks for all applicants who receive an offer of employment with the school district. The school district also will seek criminal history background checks for all individuals, except enrolled student volunteers, who are offered the opportunity to provide athletic coaching services or other extracurricular academic coaching services to the school district, regardless of whether compensation is paid. These positions include, but are not limited to, all athletic coaches, extracurricular academic coaches, assistants, and advisors. The school district may elect to seek criminal history background checks for other volunteers, independent contractors, and student employees.

2:14 - 3:05 p.m.

Bell Schedule / Advisory Every other Tuesday 7:30 – 8:15 a.m.

Period 1

8:35 – 9:25 a.m.

Period 3

10:20 – 11:05 a.m.

Period 4

12:05 - 12:50 p.m.

Period 2

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Equal Access to School Facilities

WPACK HR 11:05 – 12:05 p.m. ADVISORY Period 5 Period 6

The school district has created a limited open forum for secondary students to conduct non-curriculum-related meetings during non-instructional time. The school district will not discriminate against or deny equal access or a fair opportunity on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at such meetings. These limited open forum meetings will be voluntary and student-initiated, not school-sponsored. Employees or agents of the school will be present at religious meetings only in a non-participatory capacity. The meetings will not interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities within the school; and nonschool persons will not direct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups. All meetings under this provision must follow the procedures established by the school district.

12:55 - 1:25 p.m.

1:30 - 2:15 p.m. 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.

Directory Information & Photo Release The district’s policy 515 relating to the protection and privacy of student records is in place to allow minimal information, as defined by the district in accordance with state statute, to be available to the public. Directory information, defined by policy 515, is a student’s name, gender, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, date of attendance, grade levels completed, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, and other similar information.

Fees and Fines

Materials that are part of the basic educational program are provided with state, federal and local funds at no charge to a student. Students are expected to provide their own pencils, paper, erasers and notebooks. Students may be required to pay certain other fees or deposits, including (not an inclusive list): • Cost for materials for a class project that exceeds minimum requirements and is kept by the student. • Security deposits for the return of materials, supplies, or equipment. • Field trips considered supplementary to the district’s educational program. • Admission fees or costs to attend or participate in optional extracurricular activities and programs.

Student photography/videos are frequently taken by staff and media (with permission from the school principal or communications department) for use in school programs, publications, website or other marketing purposes. Parents (or students, ages 18 or older) must also opt-out if they do not want their student to be photographed for any school district purpose. Should parents or the individual (18 or over) not want directory

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• Voluntarily purchased student health and accident insurance. • Use of musical instruments owned or rented by the school district. • Transportation to and from school for students living within two miles of school. • Transportation of students to and from optional extracurricular activities or post-secondary instruction conducted at locations other than school.

will be made for any lost book which is paid for and is found later.

Messages to Students & Forgotten Items

If a student forgets an item that needs to be dropped off at school, it can be brought to the information desk at the main entrance.

Nondiscrimination

Students will be charged for textbooks, workbooks, and library books that are lost, damaged, or destroyed.

The school district is committed to inclusive education and providing an equal educational opportunity for all students. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities. The school board has designated the Director of Equity and Integration as the district’s Human Rights Officer to handle inquiries regarding discrimination.

Fundraising

All fundraising activities conducted by student groups and organizations and/or parent groups must be approved in advance by the Building Activities Director or the Principal. Participation in non-approved fundraising activities is a violation of school district policy. Solicitations of students or employees by students for non-school related activities is not allowed during the school day.

Notice of Violent Behavior by Students

The school district will give notice to teachers and other appropriate school district staff members before students with a history of violent behavior are placed in their classrooms. Prior to giving this notice, district officials will inform the student’s parent/guardian that the notice will be given. The student’s parents/guardians have the right to review and challenge their child’s records, including the data documenting the history of violent behavior.

Gifts to Employees

Employees are not allowed to solicit, accept, or receive a gift from a student, parent, or other individual or organization of greater than nominal value. Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to write letters and notes of appreciation or to give small tokens of gratitude.

Graduation Ceremony

Parent and Teacher Conferences

Student participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege, not a right. Students who have completed all the requirements for graduation are allowed to participate in graduation exercises, unless participation is denied for appropriate reasons, which may include discipline and unpaid fines. Graduation exercises are under the control and direction of the building Principal(s).

Conferences are held mid-trimester. Dates and times conferences are listed on the school calendar.

Pep Fests/Assemblies/Programs

Pep Fests will be held in the high school gym or stadium and assemblies will be held in the auditorium depending on the nature of the program. Back packs are not allowed at Pep Fests or Assemblies.

Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies

Students may not be interviewed during the school day by persons other than a student’s parents/guardians or school district officials, employees, and/or agents, except as provided by law and/or school policy.

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America is normally done during announcements on Mondays. Any person who does not wish to participate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance for any personal reason may elect not to do so. Students and staff must respect another person’s right to make that choice.

Lost and Found

Items found will be turned in to the Attendance Office. Check the lost and found if you have lost an item. Found textbooks will be returned to the teacher. Throughout the school year unclaimed items in the lost and found will be donated to charity.

School Closing Procedures

Media Center

School may be cancelled the Superintendent believes the safety of students and employees is threatened by severe weather or other circumstances. Only the Superintendent can make a decision about closing school or school buildings. Such a decision will be made as early in the day as possible. School closing announcements will be broadcast over Cable Channel 15, local television and radio stations, Blackboard Connect, ListServ and the district website.

Books and magazines may be checked out from the school Media Center for a period of two weeks. If they are needed for a longer time they may be renewed. Students with overdue books will receive an overdue notice at school. These students will not be allowed to check out further materials until they return or pay for the books. Reimbursement

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Searches

Distribution of non-school sponsored materials on school premises

District authorities may conduct searches of a student’s person and/or personal possessions if there is reasonable suspicion of a violation of school policy. Students violate school policy when they carry contraband on their person or in their personal possessions or store contraband in their desks, lockers, or vehicles parked on school property. “Contraband” means any unauthorized item, the possession of which is prohibited by school district policy and/ or law. If a search yields contraband, school officials will seize the item(s) and, where appropriate, give the item(s) to legal officials for ultimate disposition. Students found to be in violation of this policy are subject to discipline in accordance with the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy, which may include suspension, exclusion, expulsion, and, when appropriate, the student may be referred to legal officials. All searches will be reasonable in their scope and intrusiveness.

The school district recognizes that students and employees have the right to express themselves on school property. This protection includes distributing non-school sponsored material, subject to school district regulations and procedures, at a reasonable time and place and in a reasonable manner.

School sponsored student publications

The school district may exercise editorial control over the style and content of student expression in school-sponsored publications and activities. Faculty advisors shall supervise student writers to ensure compliance with the law and school district policies. Students producing official school publications and participating in school activities will be under the supervision of a faculty advisor and the school Principal. “Official school publications” means school newspapers, yearbooks, or material produced in communications, journalism, or other writing classes as part of the curriculum.

School officials may conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and routine inspections of the motor vehicles of students. The interior of a student’s motor vehicle in a school district location, including the trunk and glove compartments, may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law and/or school policy or rule. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. Such searches may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant.

Expression in an official school publication or school-sponsored activity is prohibited when the material is: • Obscene to minors. • Libelous or slanderous. • Advertising or promoting any product or service not permitted for minors by law. • Encourages students to commit illegal acts, or violating school regulations, or substantially disrupting the orderly operation of school or school activities. • Expressing or advocating sexual, racial or religious harassment, violence, or prejudice. • Distributed or displayed in violation of time, place and manner regulations.

A student will be subject to withdrawal of parking privileges and to discipline if the student refuses to open a locked motor vehicle or its compartments under the student’s control upon the request of a school official.

Lockers and Personal Possessions within a Locker

According to state law, school lockers are the property of the school district. At no time does the school district relinquish its exclusive control of lockers provided for the convenience of students. Inspection of the interior of lockers may be conducted at any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or school rules. As soon as practical after the search of a student’s personal possessions, the school officials will provide notice of the search to students whose lockers were searched, unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation by police or school officials.

Expression in an official school publication or school-sponsored activity is subject to editorial control by the school district over the style and content when the school district’s actions are reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns. Official school publications may be distributed at reasonable times and locations.

Student Records

Student records are classified as public, private, or confidential. State and federal laws protect student records from unauthorized inspection or use and provide parents/guardians and eligible students with certain rights. For the purposes of student records, an “eligible” student is one who is 18 or older or who is enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education. For more complete information on the rights of parents/guardians and eligible students regarding student records, please see the district website.

Personal Possessions and Student’s Person

The personal possessions of a student and/or a student’s person may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school rules. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness.

Student Publications and Materials

Student Surveys

The policy of the school district is to protect students’ free speech rights while, at the same time, preserving the district’s obligation to provide a learning environment that is free of disruption. All school publications are under the supervision of the building Principal and/or sponsor. Non-school sponsored publications may not be distributed without prior approval.

Occasionally, the school district utilizes surveys to obtain student opinions and information about students. This is especially true for senior students that must complete a survey prior to graduation. For additional information contact the Principal’s Office or the Guidance Office.

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Transportation of Public School Students

Video and Audio Taping

The school district will provide transportation, at the expense of the school district, for all resident students who live a mile and a half or more from the school. Transportation will be provided on all regularly scheduled school days or make-up days. Transportation may not be provided during the summer break, except in certain circumstances. The school district will not provide transportation for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked or have been voluntarily surrendered by the student’s parent or guardian.

School Buses

All school buses used by the school district may be equipped for the placement and operation of a video camera. The school district will post a notice in a conspicuous location informing students that their conversations or actions may be recorded. The school district may use video of a student’s actions as evidence in any disciplinary action arising from the student’s misconduct on the bus.

Places Other Than Buses

The school district buildings and grounds are equipped with video cameras. Video surveillance may occur in any school district building or on any school district property. The district may use video of a student’s actions as evidence in any disciplinary action.

Extracurricular Transportation

The school district may provide transportation for students to and from extracurricular activities. To the extent the school district provides extracurricular transportation, the district may charge a fee for transportation of students to and from extracurricular activities and optional field trips at locations other than school.

Volunteers

South Washington County Schools welcomes and appreciates volunteers. We do require all volunteers to complete a volunteer application. As per School Board policy, criminal background checks will be required of volunteers in specified assignments such as field trips, athletic or academic coaching and any nonstaff supervised activity. Additionally, volunteers who are in the same classroom or activity three or more times will also be required to have a background check. Our School District respectfully asks the volunteers to pay the cost ($17.50) for the background check. We will cover the cost of the background check if it is a hardship to you. Please inform your school or department Office Coordinator. We thank you for your service and commitment to the safety of our students.

Vehicles on Campus Patrols and Inspections

School officials may conduct routine patrols of student parking lots and other school district locations and routine inspections of the exteriors of the motor vehicles of students. Such patrols and inspections may be conducted without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant.

Search of the Interior of a Student’s Motor Vehicle

The interior of a student’s motor vehicle in a school district location, including the glove and trunk compartments, may be searched when school officials have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law and/or school policy or rule. The search will be reasonable in its scope and intrusiveness. Such searches may be conducted without notice, without consent, and without a search warrant. A student will be subject to withdrawal of parking privileges and to discipline if the student refuses to open a locked motor vehicle or its compartments under the student’s control upon the request of a school official.

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Academics Homework Guidelines for Parents: • Provide a time and place for homework away from interruptions (phone, tablet, computer, television) • Actively monitor homework completion on Parent Portal • Contact teacher with questions/concerns

Academic Recognition

In order to promote academic excellence and to recognize students who demonstrate exemplary academic scholarship in grades 9-12, District 833 has developed an academic recognition program. An Academic Letter will be awarded to students who earn a yearly grade point average of 3.5 or above. The award will be presented to first-time qualifiers. Chevrons will be given for subsequent qualifying years. Grades from terms one and two are used for seniors.

Homework Guidelines for Teachers: • Be certain students clearly understand all homework assignments • Ensure Homework addresses class outcomes and standards • Provide timely, quality feedback • Communicate with parents when students fall behind on homework assignments • Assign no more than 30 min. of homework per night per class

Alternative Educational Opportunities

Some students may be at risk of not completing their educational programs. The school district provides alternative learning options for students who are at risk of not succeeding in school. Alternative educational opportunities may include special tutoring, modified curriculum and instruction, instruction through electronic media, special education services, homebound instruction, and enrollment in an alternative learning center, among others. A list of the alternative learning options is available on the district’s website.

Homework Guidelines for Administration • Publish, Promote, Support this policy • Provide support for teachers to implement policy with fidelity • Guide teachers on aligning assignments with course outcomes as necessary • Develop/promote homework incentive plans with teachers, students, and families

Assessment & Homework Policy

Assessment at Park High School is used to ensure students understand concepts and standards in a course. It allows teachers to adjust and ensure students are learning. Assessment is also a measurement of mastery of a subject’s outcomes. To that end, staff will use varied assessment strategies on a frequent basis to provide consistent feedback to students, families, and the community.

Guiding principles of assessment at Park High School Formative Assessment: Work conducted when a student is still learning the material. It is an assessment that is designed to provide direction for both students and teachers. For the students, the adjustment may mean reviewing, additional practice, or confirmation that they are ready to move forward. For the teachers, it may mean changing instructional strategies, providing additional practice, or being ready to move forward. Examples include teacher observation, quizzes, rough drafts, peer editing, daily homework, or notebook checks.

Homework and motivation: It is understood that quality feedback on homework is more motivating for students than completion points (Stiggins 2006, Vatterott 2011). This means staff will provide consistent, quality, timely feedback on homework. This feedback may be for individual students or for the entire class.

Summative Assessment: Work conducted when a student has had adequate instruction and practice to be responsible for the material. It is designed to provide information to be used in making judgment about a student’s achievement at the end of instruction. Examples include final drafts, tests, exams, projects, labs, or performances. • Not more than 25% of a grade will consist of formative work (Vatterott, 2011). • It is understood homework and daily assignments are designed to promote learning. • Formative late work loses 10% and is not accepted after summative assessment has been completed. • Summative late work (papers, projects) loses 10% and will be accepted up to three days after due date. With teacher prior approval, work may be accepted beyond three days late. • Summative late work (tests, exams) may be made up before the end of the term with pre approval by teacher. • Not more than 3% of a course grade will consist of extra credit. Extra credit must be designed to support course concepts and standards. • Staff teaching alike classes must use the same summative assessments and collaborate to provide similar formative assessments if such assessments are to go into the grade book.

Guiding Principles of Homework at Park High School: Homework assignments are intended to reinforce and extend learning initiated in the classroom and serve as a tool for teachers to assess student understanding of classroom instruction. Completion of routine homework can motivate students to develop good work habits while increasing the opportunity for individual initiative and responsibility. Homework can also stimulate creativity, critical thinking, and awareness that learning can take place outside of the classroom (Braintree Public Schools 2007, Vatterott 2011). The guidelines below indicate how students, parents, teachers, and administrators all have a responsibility for the success of homework. Homework Guidelines for Students: • Always do your best work • Record directions for homework in a planner • Understand assignments clearly before leaving class • Bring home materials to complete homework • Hand in assignments on time • Know what you are going to miss and still meet due dates for planned absences • Find out what you missed the day you return from an unplanned absence • Budget time properly for long-term assignments • Ask parents, peers, or teachers for help

Academic Integrity Cheating and Plagiarism It shall be the responsibility of all staff members at Park High

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School to deal immediately with students who they believe are engaging in plagiarism and/or sharing confidential quizzes and exams. The determination of penalty for acts of cheating will rest with the instructor.

daily assignments 10%, unit assessments 20%. 3. Teachers will determine term grading format for their classes and will publish it as part of their grading practices document given to students and principals. 4. Grade Point Averages (GPA) are computed at the district level. The district converts letter grades to numbers using the following scale: A = 4.000 C = 2.000 A– = 3.667 C– = 1.667 B+ = 3.333 D+ = 1.333 B = 3.000 D = 1.000 B– = 2.667 D– = .667 C+ = 2.333 F/I = 0

Cheating may involve the following: • Using the work of another person as your own (including that which is accessed over the internet). • Providing your work to another person to use as their own. • Plagiarism means using another person’s ideas, expression or words without giving the original author credit. • Having in your possession a copy of a test to be given or having been given by a teacher. • Using the test or notes during a test or examination. • Talking while taking quizzes, tests, or examinations. • Failing to follow test procedures or instructions announced by a teacher (i.e., no talking, no turning around in seat, raise hand to ask questions, etc.).

Weighted Grades

Students taking classes in Advanced Placement, University of MN Talented Youth Math Program and International Baccalaureate courses have weighted grades using a 1.2 multiplier. Students’ grades will be reported eight times (Mid-quarter and end of term) during the year. Report cards will be mailed to parents/ guardians for review. Online grade reports may be reviewed using Student Profiler.

Grades

Grades are assigned according to the following: A Outstanding Consistently exceeds stated expectations B Excellent Always meets and occasionally exceeds expectations C Average Meets required expectations D Below Average Sometimes meets expectations (Grades “B” through “D” may be assigned a plus or minus) F Failure Expected levels of competence in course outcomes, concept development and/or skill attainment has not been achieved. It is the classroom instructor’s assessment that the student’s continuous academic progress is best served by repeating the course but no later than two weeks after the end of the term or as determined by Administration. I Incomplete Current level of achievement is incomplete. It is the classroom instructor’s assessment that the student’s current academic progress warrant expanded opportunity.

AVID

(Advancement Via Individual Determination) AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. AVID is a college preparatory program designed to help those in the academic middle succeed in rigorous higher level courses. It is an all year elective class taken during the school day as part of your student’s regular course load. AVID is a 9-12 program and gets the students involved in mainstream activities at Park High School, encouraging the students to become active members in the school. This is a program that focuses the students on their commitment to the greater community creating a more global perspective. Further, it is an implemented program with full district support guided by a site team that includes teachers, parents, students, administrators, counselors, and district personnel.

Procedures for Incompletes 1. The classroom teacher assigns the incomplete and uses the Grade Change Form to change the incomplete to a letter grade once the student has completed the necessary work within two weeks. 2. The “I” will become an “F” if the work has not been completed within the designated time frame.

Who is eligible to be an AVID Student? Students with academic potential: • Average to high test scores • 2.0-3.5 GPA • College potential with support • Desire and determination Meets one or more of the following criteria : • First to attend college • Historically underserved in four-year colleges • Low income • Special circumstances For more information contact the Guidance Office or the AVID Coordinators Ms. Maria Tol or Ms. Dana Larson. Students and parents/guardians with questions about these programs should contact their student’s counselor.

Weight of Incompletes and Failures The “I” and “F” have a mark value of (0). Both count as attempted credit in determining student’s GPA and class rank. Pass/No Credit Students may request to take an elective course pass/no credit by filling out the appropriate form within 10 days of the start of the term. Forms may be picked up in the counseling office. Computation of Grades 1. Park High has a standard grading system. Grade will be given using the following formula. A 93 – 100% C 73 – 76.9% A- 90 – 92.9% C- 70 – 72.9% B+ 87 – 89.9% D+ 67 – 69.9% B 83 – 86.9% D 63 – 66.9% B- 80 – 82.9% D- 60 – 62.9% C+ 77 – 79.9% F At or below 59.9% 2. Teachers will communicate to students the values of major components of the course. -- For example in English: writing 30%, literature 30%, speaking and listening 25%, language and media 15%. -- For example in science: chapter outcomes 50%, labs 20%,

Early Graduation

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Students may be considered for early graduation, as provided for within Minn. Stat. #120B.07 upon meeting the following conditions: A. All course or standards and credit requirements must be met; B. The principal or designee shall conduct an interview with the student and parent or guardian, familiarize the parties with opportunities available in post-secondary education, and arrive at a timely decision; and C. The principal’s decision shall be in writing and may be subject to review by the Superintendent/designee and School Board.

Excel

and, if so, their qualifications.

The mission of EXCEL is to provide an opportunity in which students can develop life-long learning skills, experience school success and complete graduation requirements. Our goal is for students to find success academically and to grow as responsible, contributing members of Park High School.

In addition, the school district will provide parents with information as to the level of achievement of their child in each of the state academic assessments.

Student Services

Career Center: The Career Center is provided for career planning, further education in college or vocational schools and job placement. Students may make appointments for scheduled conferences during free time. Students and parents are encouraged to make use of this service.

Field Trips

Field trips may be offered to supplement student learning. Field trips may be optional and, if so, students who participate may be charged. Students will not be required to pay for instructional trips that take place during the school day, relate directly to a course of study, and require student participation.

College and Career Readiness: Naviance Family Connection This is your online postsecondary planning resource and career portfolio. With this tool, you can: • Access ACT and PLAN test scores • Search for college resources including college representative visits to PHS • Complete a career interest inventory and find employment information • Research scholarships

Graduation Requirements

Students must meet all course credit requirements and graduation standards, as established by the state and the School Board, in order to graduate from Park High School. All students must pass the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments or meet criteria under new legislation. A student must earn 66 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate. One credit is earned for successful completion of a one trimester course. Students must earn: 12 credits in English 9 credits in Social Studies 1 credit in Economics (11 or 12) 9 credits in Math 9 credits in Science *1 credit in General PE (grade 9 or 10, course 0704T) *1 credit in Health (11 or 12) *2 credits in Fine Arts 22 credits in electives

Steps for accessing Naviance: 1. Go to the PHS Counseling page: www.sowashco.org/phs. Click on counseling/career. 2. Click Naviance Family Connection. 3. Enter your username and password (username is the first initial of your first name and your entire last name. Your password is your school ID starting with 0. 4. Enter your personal email address under “My Profile.”

Physical Education Uniform

The following items are necessary for physical education to ensure comfort and safety: tennis shoes, socks, t-shirt & shorts.

Guidance Services: Guidance Services are provided for students in the following areas: academic development, career development, and personal and social development. Students should sign up for a scheduled appointment with their assigned counselor or support specialist.

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

Testing Out of a Course

Parent Right to Know

Wolfpack Hour

Eleventh and 12th grade students may apply to enroll in PostSecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and other advanced enrichment programs. General information about the PSEO program will be provided to all tenth and eleventh grade students by March 1. Qualifying credits granted to a student through a PSEO course or program will be counted toward the graduation and credit requirements of the state academic standards. The deadlines for applications are determined by the post-secondary institutions.. The application form must be signed by the student and his/her parent or guardian. Students wishing to take a PSEO course should contact their counselor. PSEO grades are not weighted. If a parent requests it, the school district will provide information regarding the professional qualifications of his/her child’s classroom teachers, including, at a minimum, the following: 1. Whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; 2. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional licensing status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; 3. The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; 4. Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals

District 833 will grant credit on a performance basis for any course except physical education in grades seven through twelve if a student successfully completes an approved assessment. The assessment will represent the content included in the subject. If the student passes the approved assessment with the grade of B or better, credit with a grade of P (pass) will be added to the transcript. Students may not test out of a course they have already taken or are currently enrolled in. Students interested in testing out of courses should see their school counselors to obtain the application. All applications must be completed at least 30 school days prior to the next scheduled test date. Tests are scheduled twice a year. At Park High School students are busy! Many students cannot come in early or stay after for additional teacher support for various reasons. Our goal is for ALL students to succeed. Therefore, we offer additional teacher support for all of our students to ensure greater opportunity for academic success. Wolfpack Hour is every day from between 3rd and 4th hours. Students use this purposeful adult guided and supported time to prepare for assessments, complete homework, seek additional support, make up missing work, or support peers. Underclassmen have a closed campus and will be empowered to use their hour in the way that best serves their needs. Teachers will have the option of keeping their own attendance, but it will not be required.

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Park High School - An IB World School Following years of hard work from staff, students, and the community, Park High School became authorized as an IB World School in December of 2009! This means Park High School offers International Baccalaureate courses.

IB students are:

Students who do well on the IB exams may be eligible for college credit. Take the time now to plan for your future; which IB courses will you take next year? Is the IB Diploma a good fit for you and your goals?

  * Inquirers

  * Knowledgeable   * Thinkers   * Communicators   * Principled   * Open-minded   * Caring   * Risk-takers   * Balanced   * Reflective

What is the IB Diploma Program?

IB stands for International Baccalaureate, a rigorous course of study created by international diplomats designed to ensure educational continuity for their children. It is a challenging two-year program that will prepare students for university level work. Students are in the program during 11th and 12th grade. It is taught from an international perspective, meaning students learn about the world in every subject. Students take externally scored exams for grade and/or college credit.

How do you fit?

IB Curriculum

IB Diploma

Diploma Candidates study courses in six curricular areas: English, math, world language, history, science and arts. All courses are writing intensive, have an international perspective and cross-content relevance. In an effort to create an engaged, productive local and world citizen, Diploma Candidates also complete Creativity, Action and Service hours, write an extended research essay, and complete a Theory of Knowledge course. Students who earn the IB Diploma are highly prepared for college.

How to prepare

Start now by taking rigorous courses in core curricular areas. Talk to your guidance counselor or the IB Coordinator. Visit www.IBO.org for more information.

Will I have time for activities and a social life?

Most students find they do have time. Many IB students are involved with sports, theater and other activities. Some of these activities can also meet the Creativity, Action and Service requirement of the diploma program. IB is a strong lesson in time management for those who make the commitment.

Who can I contact with additional questions? IB Coordinator Aaron Pozzini 651-425-3749 [email protected]

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School Activities/Athletics The school district provides opportunities for students to pursue special interests that contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional health; however, instruction is the school district’s priority. Students who participate in school-sponsored activities are expected to responsibly represent the school and community. All rules pertaining to student conduct and student discipline apply to school activities. All spectators at school-sponsored activities are expected to behave appropriately. Students and employees may be subject to discipline and parents/guardians and other spectators may be subject to sanctions for inappropriate, illegal, or unsportsmanlike behavior at these activities or events.

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Park High School is a member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Students who participate in MSHSL activities must also abide by the MSHSL rules. The district will enforce all MSHSL rules during the school year and in the summer where applicable.

Athletic Opportunities / Coaches

Employees who conduct MSHSL activities will cover applicable rules, penalties, and opportunities with students and parents/guardians prior to the start of an activity. For more information about the MSHSL rules and student eligibility requirements, contact the Activities Office.

Athletic/Activity Fee Schedule MSHSL Athletics Level I

Level II

Level III

$150.00 $155.00 $180.00 CC Running Tennis Hockey Golf Baseball Nordic Skiing Gymnastics Alpine Skiing Softball Cheerleading Swimming Track Volleyball Basketball Soccer Adaptive Soccer Adaptive Softball Wrestling Football Lacrosse FINE ARTS - MSHSL One-Act Play $120.00 Speech $125.00 ACTIVITIES Musical $65.00 Play $20.00 Band Instrument Rental 1st half year $30.00 Band Instrument Rental 2nd half year $30.00 Newspaper $15.00

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FALL Head Coach Boys Soccer............................Jason Arnebeck Cheerleading...........................Jeremiah Lewis-Walker CI Soccer.................................John Culbertson Cross Country.........................Mike Moran/Brad Narveson Football...................................Darin Glazier Girls Soccer.............................Stacy Paleen/Sarah Neitz Girls Tennis.............................Cris Glade Swimming & Diving...............Amanda Johnson Volleyball................................Diana Getzlaff WINTER Alpine Skiing..........................Kevin Seipel Boys Basketball......................Ed Cassidy Boys Hockey...........................Jay Moser Boys Swimming......................Amanda Johnson Cheerleading...........................Sheree Schuler CI Floor Hocker......................Kyle Alveshere Dance Team.............................Haleigh Roust Girls Basketball.......................Stephanie Tolkinen Girls Hockey...........................Steve Morse Gymnastics..............................Alison Flaata Nordic Ski Racing...................Joe Wacker Wrestling.................................Jim LaBrosse SPRING Baseball...................................John McGowan Boys Golf................................Chad Salay Boys Lacrosse.........................Greg Rinzel Boys Tennis.............................Tony Townsend Boys Track..............................Mike Moran CI Softball...............................John Culbertson Girls Golf................................TBD Girls Lacrosse.........................Scott Leonard Girls Track..............................Matt Maher Softball....................................Bob Loshek

Activity Opportunities Acoustic Music Anime ASL Applaud Band Bowling BPA Chamber Theater Choir Circle of Friends DECA Diversity Drama Econ/School Store Environmental Fall Play French Frolf German History Homecoming JROTC

progress toward graduation. The policy, available on the district’s website at www.sowashco.org then School Board then Policies, includes the number of graduation required credits and the accrual requirements in order to participate in activity for each season for each of their high school years.

Key Knowledge Bowl Link Crew Math Team Mock Trial Musical Newspaper NFL NHS Photography PNN Poetry Prom Region Leadership SADD Spanish Step Team Stitch Guild Student Council Super Fans Yearbook

B. Progress Monitoring Any high school student-athlete with a “D” or “F” at the six-week mid-trimester progress check will be placed on probation. If at any other time a student-athlete is not making satisfactory progress in any class they may be placed on probation by their Activities Director and/or building Principal. C. District 833 Middle School Students Middle school students participating in a Community Education or MSHSL sponsored athletics must be passing all classes at the end of the current grading period in which the student is participating in athletics. Any student not passing a class at the end of a grading period will be placed on probation. All 7th graders will have initial eligibility for fall activities.

The Park website contains more information on these activities. You can also find out the advisor for each activity / club and visit with that person(s) to understand more about the opportunity and time commitment for participation.

Probation

Probation may include any or all of the following supportive interventions: • Mandatory study table • Weekly homework/progress monitoring/grade checks • Temporary loss of athletic eligibility • Other assistive interventions as determined by the Activities Director and/or building administration.

Scholastic Eligibility for Athletics

Your participation in high school activities is dependent on your eligibility. Guidelines below are those of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and Park High School.

Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)

The duration of probation shall be the remainder of the sport season and/or the balance of the trimester. POLICY ADOPTED: 17 February 2009 POLICY REVISED: 15 July 2010

The full brochure and registration materials for participation in a MSHSL activity are available in the Park High School Activities Office and on the website at: www.sowashco.org/phs/ sports.

ALL-STATE award pictures criteria

Students in grades 7-12 will be certified eligible to represent their school in Minnesota State High School League activities according to bylaw 108.00 of the Official Handbook of the MSHSL and the following criteria: Student eligibility status will fall into one of three categories: Eligible: Eligible for participation in all activities without restriction Probationary: Eligible for participation in all activities subject to fulfillment of the requirements outlined in this policy Ineligible: May not participate in affected activities

The criterion that has been established for this recognition is: A. Selected as a member of the All-State team as selected by the state coaches association of that sport. This applies to the following sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Soccer, and Hockey. B. Finish as a place winner at the MSHSL state meet for that sport—this applies to all of the individual sports. The coaches association will determine the cut-off point for all state selection as listed: Cross Country - top 25 in state meet; Swimming and Diving - top 8 in state meet; Wrestling - top 6 in state tournament; Golf - top 8 in state tournament; Track and Field - top 9 in state meet; Nordic Skiing - top 25 in state meet; Tennis - top 6 in state tournament; Gymnastics - top 6 in state meet.

General Statement of Policy

Student eligibility status will be determined based on the number of credits successfully completed prior to (Section A), and during (Section B), participation. All incoming 9th graders will have initial eligibility for fall activities. To be eligible, the following is applicable. A. Registration Credit Check, District 833 High School Students: The recently approved policy 510.2 includes the requirement for students to maintain adequate credit

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C. The one sport that does not pertain to the above two categories is Football. The coaches association does not pick an All-State team; therefore, the team that is selected in the ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS is the one that will be used for our recognition.

School Dances Park High School Dance Policy

Dance Conduct Guidelines:

• Students removed from the dance or denied entry to the dance will not be given a refund. • Anyone exhibiting disruptive behavior will be removed from the dance and parents will be notified.

Location of Dances

Dances will be held in the Park High School cafeteria. Prom will be held at an off-site location.

Entering the dance:

Bringing a guest to dance:

• To be admitted to the dance, all Park High School students must present their high school ID at the registration table. • Park High School students must not have any outstanding Principal detentions to attend a dance or prom. • There will be coat check room where students are required to leave all jackets, purses and backpacks.

• Students may bring a guest to dances, but the guest request must be pre-approved by Park High School Administration. The student must fill out and turn in the dance guest form to the office. The guest must bring proper ID and be of high school age. Prom guests must be 20 years or younger in age. • All guests must present their high school ID and/or their driver’s license to be admitted to the dance. • Guests must arrive at the dance with their Park High School host student. • The student’s guest must also follow all policies as stated above.

Dress Code Guidelines:

• Dress code for all dances is the same as defined in the Student Handbook under Dress Code. An exception to the dress code allows for strapless gowns to be worn at dances as long as the gown adheres to the school dress code pertaining to midriff and length. • Students not meeting dress code standards will not be admitted to the event. • If attire is altered once a student is admitted to the dance in such a way that violates the specified dress code standards, the student(s) may be removed from the dance. • If you are not sure whether your attire meets the guidelines, please see an Administrator prior to the day of the event.

Who can attend Prom?

Prom is for junior and senior students. A freshman or sophomore may attend the dance if asked as the date of a junior or senior student. Prom is a formal affair.

Leaving the dance:

Once a student leaves a dance, they may not be re-admitted.

Homecoming Court/Snow Week Royalty

All students that are nominated for Homecoming Court/Snow Week Royalty must be in good academic standing. In addition, no student shall be nominated for Homecoming Court/Snow Week Royalty if they have received an alcohol or drug violation (as stipulated by the MSHSL) during their high school career.

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Health and Safety Accidents

Protective Drills

(Fire, Evacuation, Tornado, Lockdown) Park High School will conduct a minimum or five fire drills and five lockdown/evacuation drills per year. Posted in each room is a notice telling the manner of exit from that room. Follow these directions unless an emergency causes other directions to be given. Move promptly without running. Each group is to stay together with the teacher in charge. Everyone MUST vacate the building. After evacuating, students should reconvene with their teacher unless directed otherwise.

All student injuries that occur at school or school-sponsored activities should be reported to the School Nurse. Parents/ guardians of an injured student will be notified as soon as possible. If the student requires immediate medical attention, the principal or other school staff will call 911 or seek emergency medical treatment and then contact the parent(s).

Asbestos Management Update

The school district has developed an asbestos management plan. A copy of this plan can be found in the Attendance Office and is available on the district’s website.

In the case of a tornado or severe weather alert, please follow these procedures: a. Any person who sights a tornado will immediately inform the office. When it appears evident that a violent storm is approaching we will turn to local radio stations for information regarding the approaching storm. b. The alarm for an approaching tornado will be made by a public address announcement. c. In cases where an alert is called, all students will go immediately to the corridor assigned to the room with the classroom teacher being in charge. d. Students will remain in the corridor area until the all clear is sounded or until further directions are given by the administration for evacuation.

Bullying

In 2014, Governor Dayton signed the Safe and Supportive Schools Act. This act required Minnesota school districts to implement a Bullying Policy beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. District 833 has had a bullying policy in place for a number of years and the new legislation provided an opportunity for review and refinement. In reviewing its policy language, the district focused on the key components of making sure that students are protected and that incidences of bullying are tracked and responded to appropriately. As a result, the district implemented 514 Bully Prohibition Policy. More information and resources for parents are available on the district’s website under Parents - Bullying Prohibition Parent Resources.

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Cards are filed in the Health Office and information updated in the Student Information System. Students and parents are encouraged to keep this information current in case of an emergency. Parents can now complete the changes to their family (and children) accounts through the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus.

Crisis Management

The school district has developed a “Crisis Management” policy. Each school building has its own building-specific crisis management plan. Students and parents will be provided with information as to district- and school-specific plans. The “Crisis Management” policy addresses a range of potential crisis situations in the school district and includes general crisis procedures for securing buildings, classroom evacuation, campus evacuation, sheltering, and communication procedures. The school district will conduct lock-down drills, fire drills, and a tornado drill. Building plans include classroom and building evacuation procedures.

Families without access to a computer can call the district’s Student Information Department at 651-425-6236 to update their information. Families without a parent portal account must request one by emailing [email protected] and entering the student(s) name, the school the student(s) attend, the student(s) home address and your (the parent/guardian) name.

Health Information First Aid

The nurse’s office is equipped to handle minor injuries requiring first aid. If the nurse’s office is not open, assistance can be sought from the building’s administrative office. If a student experiences a more serious medical emergency at school, 911 will be called and/or a parent/guardian will be contacted depending on the situation.

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The district has installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Activity Center, Outside the Health Office, in the Gymnasium and on the second floor by Room 209. Tampering with any AED is prohibited and may result in disciplinary consequences.

Communicable Diseases

district is to be notified of any change in a student’s prescription medication administration.

To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while contagious. If a parent suspects that his/her child has a communicable or contagious disease, the parent should contact the school nurse or principal so that other students who might have been exposed to the disease can be alerted. Students with certain communicable diseases will not be excluded from attending school in their usual daily attendance settings as long as their health permits and their attendance does not create a significant risk of transmitting the illness to other students or school district employees. The school district will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a contagious student’s attendance creates a significant risk of transmitting the illness to others.

Pesticide Application Notice

The school district may plan to apply pesticide(s) on school property. To the extent the school district applies certain pesticides, the school district will provide a notice as to the school district’s plan to use these pesticides. A parent may request to be notified prior to the application of certain pesticides on days different from those specified in the notice. Additional information regarding what pesticides are used, the schedule of pesticide applications, and the long-term health effects of the class of pesticide on children can be requested by contacting the Attendance Office.

Safety

Health Services

The safety of students on campus and at school-related activities is a high priority of the district. While district-wide safety procedures are in place, student and parent cooperation is essential to ensuring school safety.

The student health office is staffed by a Licensed School Nurse and a Health Assistant who is trained in first aid and CPR. Students who become sick at school should report to the nurse’s office. In the event of an emergency health office staff will arrange for students who get sick at school to go home early. A parent/guardian should notify the school if his/her child is unable to attend school because of illness.

Visitors in District Buildings

Parents/guardians and community members are welcome to visit the schools. To ensure the safety of those in the school and to avoid disruption to the learning environment, all visitors must report directly to the information desk upon entering the building, with the exception of events open to the public. All visitors will be required to sign in at the information desk and to wear a “visitors badge” while in the building during the school day. Visitors must have the approval of the principal before visiting a classroom during instructional time. An individual or group may be denied permission to visit a school or school property, or such permission may be revoked, if the visitor does not comply with school district procedures or if the visit is not in the best interests of the students, employee, or the school district.

Immunizations

All students must be properly immunized or submit appropriate documentation exempting them from such immunizations in order to enroll or remain enrolled. Students may be exempted from the immunization requirement when the immunization of the student is contraindicated for medical reasons; laboratory confirmation of adequate immunity exists; or due to the conscientiously held beliefs of the parents/guardians or student. The school district will maintain a file containing the immunization records for each student in attendance at the school district for at least five years after the student reaches the age of 18. For a copy of the immunization schedule or to obtain an exemption form or information, contact the School Nurse.

Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school without prior permission from the principal.

Medications at School During the School Day

The school acknowledges that some students may require prescribed drugs or medication during the school day. The administration of prescription medication or drugs at school requires a completed signed request from the student’s parent. An “Administrating Prescription Medications” form must be completed once a year and/or when a change in the prescription or requirements for administration occurs. Prescription medications must be brought to school in the original container labeled for the student by a pharmacist, and must be administered in a manner consistent with the instructions on the label. Prescription medications are not to be carried by the student, but will be left with the appropriate school personnel. Exceptions that may be allowed include: prescription asthma medications administered with an inhaler pursuant to school district policy and procedures, medications administered as noted in a written agreement between the school district and parent or as specified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a plan developed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (§504 Plan), or an individual health plan (IHP). The school

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Student Expectations and Discipline Attendance

or parent/guardian request. Teachers have the authority to set their own deadlines for make-up work.

Regular school attendance is directly related to success in academic work and provides opportunities for important communications between teachers and students.

Students who are absent for family emergencies or parent/doctor verified illness shall be given a minimum of two days to make up missed work for each day absent:

Minnesota State Law (MA 120.10) and the Department of Education regulations require daily school attendance for all students through age eighteen. Park High School is obligated to ensure regular attendance.

Students who are absent for the following reasons shall be expected to complete upon return from an absence all pre-announced tests or specific course projects if the student has been given five days notice prior to the absence that such assignment will be required. • Scheduled appointments approved by parents • Religious holidays • Medical/dental appointments • School directed activities • State Tournament attendance • Suspension

Reporting Absences

Parents/guardians are to call the Attendance line to report absences. All students in grades 9-12 should call 651-425-3700 and select Option 1 on the menu. Your message should contain: • Your student’s name (please spell the last name) and grade. • The date(s) student will be absent or the time student needs to leave school. • The reason for the absence. • Whether your student will return when leaving during the school day. • Your name and a number where you can be reached.

Pre-arranged Absences for Family Trips/Vacations

The student will be provided a form to take to all his/her teachers notifying them of the impending absence. Teachers will sign off on the form and the student will return the completed for to the Attendance Office. Teachers should provide the student with assignments that will be due during the period of absence. These assignments should be turned in upon the student’s return to school. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the student not receiving full credit for missing work.

Students will not be excused for the following reasons: • Oversleeping or missing a ride; • Needed at home; • Babysitting; • Work; • Missed bus; • Leaving school without prior approval; • Shopping; • Family vacation that is not pre-approved; • Car trouble; • No call or note from parent/guardian verifying the absence within two days of the absence; • Absent from their assigned class, even if the student stays in the building; • Other absences deemed inappropriate by administration including Senior Skip Day.

Leaving the Building

Students who leave the building at any time during the school day without written permission from an administrator may be marked absent (i.e. considered truant) and will be subject to search and discipline. Students that are ill must report to the nurse. The nurse will determine if the student is too ill to remain in school. Seniors who drive or assist freshmen, sophomores, or juniors in leaving campus for lunch will be faced with discipline consequences such as losing their privilege to leave campus for lunch

Students may lose their parking privileges for more than five unexcused absences in a term. The teacher will determine if full or partial credit will be given for assignments due during an unexcused absence. A truancy referral will be submitted to Washington County Court Services for any student under the age of 18 who has documented unexcused absences on three different days for one or more periods.

Make-up Work for Absences

Excused absences will not arbitrarily result in a reduction in grades, but failure to complete work will usually affect grades. The responsibility to make up the work rests with the student. Teachers are responsible for providing assignments after a student

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Buses - Conduct on School Buses and Consequences for Misbehavior

Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. The school district’s general student behavior rules are in effect for all students on school buses, including non-public and charter school students. The school district is committed to transporting students in a safe and orderly manner. To accomplish this, student riders are expected to follow school district rules while waiting at a school bus stop and while riding on a school bus. Consequences for school bus and/or bus stop misconduct will be imposed by the school district under the adopted administrative discipline procedures. Consequences may include the loss of district-provided transportation. The school district will not provide transportation for students whose transportation privileges have been revoked. All school bus and/ or bus stop misconduct will be reported to the school district’s transportation Safety Director. Serious misconduct may be reported to local law enforcement.

Tardies

If a student is tardy to class, the teacher will assign a detention. Failure to serve a Teacher Detention will result in the teacher submitting a discipline referral form to the appropriate Assistant Principal who will then assign an Administrative Detention. Detentions are held: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 – 8:20 a.m. and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:10 – 4:00. It is the expectation that students in detention will be actively engaged working on homework or reading. If a student is not actively engaged, he/she will be asked to leave and the detention will have to be served at another time.

Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Policy 524)

This is a summary of School District 833 Student Series Policy 524 (Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy). Complete policies are available on the district website. It is the belief of the South Washington County Schools that students, staff, and community members should have access to district communication systems, networks, and an array of emerging technology resources to enhance the educational process of teaching and learning through the delivery of curriculum.

If students fail to serve detention, the administrator may: • Dismiss the student; • Revoke their parking permit; • Remove their ability to participate in extracurricular activities or school sponsored events; or • Assign other consequences as deemed appropriate.

Each user is responsible for his/her use of technology, whether personal or district provided. It is a joint responsibility of district personnel and all users to become educated about the responsibilities and expectations of using technology.

State Tournament Attendance

The following procedure will be used for all MSHSL Regional, Sectional and State Tournament games. This applies to all students requesting to be released (except students who are members of a competing state tournament team) during the school day. All students following this procedure will be excused from classes missed according to the following format. A. Release time from classes will be a maximum of one hour and 15 minutes before the start of the MSHSL event. B. A signed parent permission note requesting that a student be released from school to attend a MSHSL event must be submitted before a student will be released from school. C. All work missed by a student must be made up according to the established school make up policy. D. In the event that Park High School decides to make a spectator bus available for a state tournament game, students will ONLY be allowed to attend the event under the rules for “school trips.”

The school district is providing students with access to the school district computer system, which includes Internet access. The use of the school district system and access to use the Internet is a privilege, not a right. By authorizing use of the school district system, the school district does not relinquish control over materials on the system or contained in files on the system. Users should expect that all communication transmitted or received on the district system are PUBLIC INFORMATION and can be given to law enforcement agencies WITHOUT the user’s prior consent. All students are expected to remove all headphones and ear buds at the start of each class period. Headphones and ear buds can only be used at the discretion of the individual teacher, who will deem appropriate times for use of headphones / ear buds.

Students who attend these events must keep in mind that they represent our high school, our community and their parents. We are all proud of our tournament teams and will conduct ourselves accordingly.

All students are expected to have their technology charged at the start of the school day.

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Routine maintenance and monitoring of the school district

system may lead to a discovery that a user has violated this policy, another school district policy, or the law.

Inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Short shorts, skimpy tank tops, tops that expose the midriff, clothes that expose undergarments and other clothing that is not in keeping with community standards. • Any shorts, pants or tops that expose inappropriate body parts. • Clothing bearing a message that is lewd, vulgar, or obscene. • Apparel promoting products or activities that are illegal for use by minors. • Objectionable emblems, badges, symbols, signs, words, objects, pictures on clothing or jewelry communicating a message that is racist, sexist, or otherwise derogatory to a protected minority group, evidences gang membership or affiliation, or approves, advances or provokes any form of religious, racial or sexual harassment and/or violence against other individuals as defined in Policy 504. • Any apparel or footwear that would damage school property. • Hats/headwear are not allowed during school hours, 8:35 a.m.-3:05 p.m. Hats/headwear must be stored in student’s lockers or backpacks, off site during school hours.

An individual investigation or search will be conducted if school authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover a violation of law or school district policy. Parents have the right at any time to investigate or review the contents of their child’s files and email files. Parents have the right to request the termination of their child’s individual account at any time. The school district will cooperate fully with local, state and federal authorities in any investigation concerning or related to any illegal activities or activities not in compliance with school district policies conducted through the school district system. The district permits students to use the Internet at school as a part of classroom activities. Parents/guardians must notify the building principal/ designee in writing if permission is not granted. Parents/guardians who permit a student to use the Internet at school: • Recognize the risks of allowing students to access the Internet • Are responsible for reviewing the Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy with the student; and • Are responsible for teaching the student how to make wise choices regarding the use of the Internet, including understanding what material is acceptable for them to review on the Internet.

It is not the intention of this policy to abridge the rights of students to express political, religious, philosophical, or similar opinions by wearing apparel on which such messages are stated. Such messages are acceptable as long as they are not lewd, vulgar, obscene, defamatory, profane, or do not advocate violence or harassment against others. “Gang,” as defined in this policy, means any ongoing organization, association or group of three (3) or more persons, whether formal or informal, having as one of its primary activities the commission of one (1) or more criminal acts, which has an identifiable name or identifying sign or symbol, and whose members individually or collectively engage in or whose members engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity. “Pattern of gang activity” means the commission, attempt to commit, conspiring to commit, or solicitation of two (2) or more criminal acts, provided the criminal acts were committed on separate dates or by two (2) or more persons who are members of or belong to the same criminal street gang.

Discipline

(See matrix at end of handbook) For detailed information on the Student Code of Conduct and consequences for violations, see the complete “Student Discipline” policy 506 or the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Display of Posters, Charts and Announcements

Posters, pictures and similar material must have administrative authorization before being posted in the school building. Items posted without proper authorization will be removed. Students are responsible for removing posters after the event has taken place.

Procedures: • When, in the judgment of the administration, a student’s appearance, grooming, or mode of dress interferes with or disrupts the educational process or school activities, or poses a threat to the health or safety of the student or others, the student will be directed to make modifications or may be sent home for the day. Parents/guardians will be notified. • The administration may recommend a form of dress considered appropriate for a specific event and communicate the recommendation to students and parents/ guardians. • Likewise, an organized student group may recommend a form of dress for students considered appropriate for a specific event and make such recommendation to the administration for approval.

Dress and Appearance

It is the policy of this school that students dress appropriately for school activities and in keeping with community standards. This is a joint responsibility of the student and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). Appropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Clothing appropriate for the weather. • Clothing that does not create a health or safety hazard. • Clothing appropriate for the activity (i.e., physical education or the classroom).

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Drug-Free School and Workplace

Excessive speed, inappropriate and/or reckless driving on school property is never permissible. • Smoking is prohibited in vehicles while on school property. • Permits are not transferable and are not to be resold! • Forging or altering parking passes will result in loss of parking privileges and suspension.

The possession and use of alcohol, controlled substances, and toxic substances are prohibited at school or in any other school location before, during, or after school hours. Paraphernalia associated with controlled substances is also prohibited. The school district will discipline or take appropriate action against anyone who violates this policy. District policy is not violated when a person brings a controlled substance which has a currently accepted medical treatment use onto a school location for personal use, if the person has a physician’s prescription for the substance. Students who have prescriptions must comply with the school district’s “Student Medication” policy.

Visitor Parking

Harassment and Violence Prohibition

Tobacco-Free Schools

Hazing Prohibition

Vandalism

Visitors are permitted to park in the designated school visitor parking area. Unattended vehicles left in other locations on school district property may be towed at the owner’s expense. Visitors should report to the main office to sign in.

School district students and staff have the right to learn and work in an environment that is tobacco free. School policy is violated by any individual’s use of tobacco or tobaccorelated devices (including E-cigs) in a public school, on school grounds, in any school-owned vehicles, or at any school events or activities. Any student who violates this policy is subject to school district discipline.

The school district strives to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from religious, racial, or sexual harassment and violence. For detailed information on the school district’s “Harassment and Violence Prohibition” policy, see The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook or check the District website.

Hazing is prohibited. No student will plan, direct, encourage, aid, or engage in hazing. Students who violate this rule will be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to the school district’s “Student Discipline” policy. For detailed information on the school district’s “Hazing Prohibition” policy, see the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook or the District website.

Vandalism of any district property is prohibited. Violators will be disciplined and may be reported to law enforcement officials.

Weapons Prohibition

No person will possess, use, or distribute a weapon when in a school location except as provided in school district policy. A “weapon” means any object, device, or instrument designed as a weapon or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm or which may be used to inflict selfinjury including, but not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded; air guns; pellet guns; BB guns; all knives; blades; clubs; metal knuckles; numchucks; throwing stars; explosives; fireworks; mace and other propellants; stun guns; ammunition; poisons; chains; arrows; and objects that have been modified to serve as a weapon. A weapon also includes look-alike weapons. Appropriate discipline and action will be taken against any person who violates this policy.

Parking on School District Property

Parking on school property is a privilege and the school reserves the right to restrict or rescind parking privileges in the event of violation of school rules. • Parking on school property is by PERMIT ONLY. • All student vehicles must park in the designated student lot. • Student parking permit must be hung on the rearview mirror and be clearly visible from outside the vehicle. • Permit holder is totally responsible for the vehicle in which the permit is hung and MUST BE either the driver or a passenger in the permit vehicle. • Students who violate the Park High School ATTENDANCE POLICY may be required to surrender their parking permit for the remainder of the year. • Students are required to identify themselves and the occupants of their vehicles when requested to do so by the lot attendant or school district personnel. • Students are not allowed to loiter in vehicles once they are on school property. Once a student parks their car, they must immediately EXIT the vehicle and enter the building. • Students are not allowed to go to cars in the parking lot during the school day without prior written administrative permission. • Speed limit in the parking lot is ALWAYS A MAXIMUM OF 10 MPH. Seat belts must be worn while in a vehicle.

The school district takes a “zero tolerance” position in regard to the possession, use, or distribution of weapons by students. Discipline of students will include, at a minimum: immediate out-of-school suspension; confiscation of the weapon; immediate notification of police; parent or guardian notification; and recommendation to the Superintendent of dismissal for a period of time not to exceed one year. A student who brings a firearm to school will be expelled for at least one year, subject to school district discretion on a case-by-case basis. For a copy of the “School Weapons” policy, contact the office.

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PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES MATRIX This matrix provides guidelines for the principal, assistant principal or other administrators in enforcing student discipline procedures and policies. The purposes of establishing and enforcing behavior expectations in a school are to: (1) maintain a safe and orderly learning environment in the classroom, school and off-site during activities; (2) give each student the best opportunity for success in his/her education; (3) assist the offending student to reflect upon their behavior and assume greater responsibility to make correct choices; (4) provide a basis for each student to develop a foundation of citizenship; and (5) fulfill the mission of the our district where we are “committed to igniting a passion for lifelong learning.” In order to best accomplish these purposes, the building administrator has flexibility in applying disciplinary consequences. An administrator may administer the consequences in the manner most likely to accomplish the above purposes. In most cases, the consequence(s) listed in the matrix will apply. However, the administrator must consider other circumstances, such as laws (e.g. Special Education), policies, regulations and previous behavioral contacts with the student in making a final determination.

Policy #

#503

BEHAVIORS

1. ABSENCE/TARDY FROM CLASS: Tardies to be addressed by classroom teacher. Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12

#503 #506

#506

#506

#506 #525.1

2. ABSENCE FROM CLASS: (unexcused/truancy Washington County Truancy Policy enforced) Grades K-5

1st Offence

2nd Offense

Parent contact Parent contact

Detention, make-up time

Parent contact, teacher detention

Detention, make-up time

Parent contact

Grades 6-8

Parent contact; Detention

Grades 9-12

Parent contact; Detention

3. ACADEMIC MISREPRESENTATION: (cheating, plagiarism and/or falsification of records) Grades K-12 4. ARSON: (intentionally setting fire with intent of causing injury or property damage) Grades K-12 5. ASSAULT: (Physical directed at staff) Grades K-12

3rd Offense

Parent contact; detention, makeup time Parent contact; detention, makeup time

4th Offense

Parent contact; In school suspension Parent contact; In school suspension

Parent contact; Other interventions as appropriate Parent contact; Detention; Referral to Washington County attorney; Other interventions as appropriate Parent contact; Detention; Referral to Washington County attorney; Other interventions as appropriate

Consequences assigned by the teacher; Restitution; Parent contact; Possible detention or suspension; Report to building administrator to document

Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension; Possible expulsion/exclusion. Parent contact; Police referral; In school suspension; Out of school suspension; Possible expulsion/exclusion

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BEHAVIORS

6. ASSAULT: (Physical attack/fighting) Grades K-5

Grades 6-12 #514

7.

BULLYING: Bullying means repeated acts (verbal and non-verbal expressions and behaviors, including written statements and electronic transmissions and/or ‘cyber bullying’) that are coercive and intimidating and inhibit a positive and supportive learning environment Grades K-5 Grades 6-12

#506

#506 #507.1

8. BURGLARY, THEFT, VANDALISM Grades K-12

9. CHEMICAL USE/ABUSE: Possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol) Grades K-12

1st Offence

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

4th Offense

Parent contact; Parent contact; In school suspension; Out of school In school suspension; Possible police referral; Possible suspension; expulsion/exclusion Possible out of school suspension; Possible police referral Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension; possible expulsion/exclusion

Parent conference with student; Parent Contact; Possible in or out of school suspension Principal Parent conference conference; 5 with student; days in or out Parent contact; of school Possible out of suspension school suspension

Up to 5 days out of school suspension 10 days out of school suspension

Parent contact; Possible police referral; Up to 5 days out of school suspension; Restitution

Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension; Restitution; Possible expulsion/ exclusion

Possible expulsion/exclusion

Parent contact; Police referral; 3 day suspension; Recommendati on for alcohol/ drug use evaluation/ assessment;

Parent contact; Police referral; 5 days suspension; Completion of alcohol/drug use evaluation/

Parent contact; Police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension; Expulsion/exclusion; Mandatory completion of alcohol/drug use evaluation/assessment

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Possible expulsion/exclusion Expulsion/exclusion

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PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES MATRIX, Cont. Policy #

BEHAVIORS

#524

10. COMPUTER/ TECHNOLOGY: (misuse of equipment, Internet access and/or hacking) Grades K-12

#506

#506

11. DANGEROUS ACTIONS: Endangering self; others and property Grades K-12 12. DISRUPTION, INTERFERENCE, OBSTRUCTION: (including inappropriate use of cell phone, camera, video and other electronic devices, games of chance, etc.) Grades K-12

#504 #506

13. DRESS: (inappropriate) Grades K-12

#506

14. FALSE ALARM: (911 or fire call, unauthorized discharge of fire extinguisher, etc.) Grades K-5 Grades 6-12

#506

15. FORGERY: (altered note, permission slip, false call, etc.) Grades K-5 Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

1st Offence

2nd Offense

Possible expulsion/ exclusion;

assessment; Possible expulsion/ exclusion

3rd Offense

4th Offense

Parent contact; Discipline under other appropriate school district policies, including suspension or expulsion; suspension or cancellation of use or access privileges; damage repairs; restitution: civil or criminal liability under other applicable laws

Warning; Parent contact; Police referral; Restitution; Suspension; Possible expulsion/exclusion

Parent contact; Detention; Possible suspension; Confiscate device; Possible police referral

Parent contact; Possible suspension; Possible police referral; Possible expulsion/exclusion

Possible parent contact; Change of clothing

Parent conference; In or out of school suspension

Parent contact; Change of clothing; Restitution

Parent contact; Call Police/Fire Other intervention as appropriate up to Dept.; Restitution expulsion/exclusion; Restitution Parent contact; Possible police referral; Possible suspension; Possible expulsion/exclusion; Restitution

Parent contact; Restitution Parent contact; Parent Detention conference; Detention; Possible in school suspension Parent contact; Parent contact; Detention or 1 Suspension up day suspension to 2 days

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Parent conference; Up to 3 days in school or out of school suspension

Parent conference; Up to 5 days in school or out of school suspension

Parent contact; Suspension 3 days or more

Parent conference; Suspension up to 5 days

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BEHAVIORS

16. HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE: (Religious,

racial, or sexual harassment and violence)

Grades K-12 #526

17. HAZING Grades K-12

#506

18. IDENTIFICATION: (failure to identify self) Grades K-12

#506

19. INSUBORDINATION/ DISHONESTY: (disrespect to authority)

Grades K-12 #506 #527

20.

PARKING VIOLATION:

21. PROFANITY: (cursing, obscene gestures, symbols, verbal abuse) Grades K-5

Grades 6-12

#506

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

4th Offense

Principal conference with impacted students; Parent contact; Report to Human Resources; Possible police referral; Other interventions as appropriate up to expulsion/exclusion Parent contact; Up to 10 days out of school suspension; Possible police referral; Possible expulsion/exclusion

Parent contact; Police referral; Expulsion/exclusion

Parent contact; Possible detention; Possible in school suspension; Possible out of school suspension

Parent contact; Restitution; Possible detention; Possible in or out of school suspension

(improper or unauthorized parking)

Grades 9-12

#506

1st Offence

22. ROBBERY/EXTORTION Grades K-5

Grades 6-12

Warning letter (car may be wheellocked, fined and/or towed at owner’s expense); Possible loss of parking privilege

Detention; Loss of parking privilege; Warning letter (car may be wheel-locked, fined and/or towed at owner’s expense)

Parent contact; Parent contact; In or out of school suspension Indirect profanity: Restitution; Direct profanity: Restitution or in school suspension All indirect profanity offenses: Possible detention or up to 2 days in or out of school suspension All direct profanity offenses: Parent contact; Possible detention or up to 10 days out of school suspension Parent contact; Suspension; Restitution; Possible police referral Parent contact; Possible police referral; Up to 5 days out of school suspension; Possible

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Parent contact; 3 day suspension; Restitution; Possible police referral Parent contact; Possible police referral; Up to 10 days out of school suspension;

School Possible suspension 5 expulsion/exclu days and sion; Police restitution; referral Police referral Police referral; Expulsion/exclusion

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PROCEDURES AND CONSEQUENCES MATRIX, Cont. Policy #

BEHAVIORS

#506 #525.2

23. TERRORISTIC THREATS: (Examples include, but are not limited to: verbal or written threat to kill or seriously injury another, a hit list, plans to kill or seriously injure, bomb threat)

Grades K-5

Grades 6-12 #506 #507.1

24. TOBACCO: Use and/or

possession of tobacco products, including e-cigs, (on school grounds, facilities, buses, or activities)

Grades K-12

#506

25. TRESPASSING Grades K-12

#506 #527

26. VEHICLE: (unauthorized

#501 #506

27. WEAPONS Grades K-12

use, moving violations, etc.)

Grades 9-12

1st Offence

2nd Offense

expulsion/ exclusion; Restitution

Possible expulsion/exclusion; Restitution

Parent contact; Parent Conference; Possible School suspension; suspension or Possible expulsion/ expulsion/ exclusion; Possible exclusion; Possible police referral; police referral; Possible threat Possible threat assessment assessment Parent contact; Police referral; School suspension; Possible expulsion/ exclusion; Threat assessment

3rd Offense

4th Offense

Expulsion/exclusion; Threat assessment

Parent contact; Expulsion/ exclusion; Police referral; Threat assessment

Parent contact; Possible detention; Possible suspension; Police referral

Parent contact; Up to 3 days suspension; Police referral

Parent contact; Up to 5 days suspension; Police referral

Parent contact; Trespass notice to parents, student and police

Parent contact; Possible suspension; Police referral

Up to 5 days suspension; Police referral

Up to 3 days out of school suspension; Possible police referral; Possible loss of parking privileges

Up to 5 days out of school suspension; Police referral; Loss of parking privileges

Up to 10 days suspension; Possible expulsion/ exclusion; Police referral

Suspended up to 10 days; Possible expulsion/exclusion; Police referral

Immediate out of school suspension; Confiscation of the weapon; Immediate notification of police; Parent/guardian notification; Possible expulsion/exclusion. Discretion will be used if a look-alike item is brought to school.

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• Our Mission •

The Park High School community works together to develop proud, responsible citizens who achieve excellence while acquiring global perspectives.

• Our Beliefs •

-- Every individual has personal worth and the right to be treated with respect and dignity. -- Each individual has the right to a quality education based on his or her learning needs. -- Learning is a dynamic, lifelong process. -- All students can learn and succeed. -- Learning and success require the active participation of the student, home and family, and community.

Park High Administration

Kerry Timmerman, Principal Jonathan Hunt, Assistant Principal Phil Kuemmel, Activities Director Gretchen Romain, Assistant Principal Sarah Scullin Stokes, Assistant Principal

District Administration

Keith Jacobus, Ph.D., Superintendent Mike Johnson, Assistant Superintendent Julie Nielsen, Assistant Superintendent

School Board

Tracy Brunnette Ron Kath, Chair Katy McElwee-Stevens Katie Schwartz Joe Slavin Sharon Van Leer Michelle Witte