MISSION<= /st1:place> STATEMENT

&nbs= p; = It is the mission of the Hume R-8 School Distric= t to recognize each student as a unique individual and provide him or her the opportunity to develop fully, to realize his or her worth as an individual,= and to become a productive member of a democratic society.

PHILOSOPHY

&nbs= p; = The philosophy of education endorsed by the Hume Board of Education includes responsibilities of the school and responsibilities of the student.

&nbs= p; = The school begins with the premise that all students can learn given sufficient motivation and time. The school's responsibility, therefore, includes creat= ing an atmosphere conducive to learning, providing appropriate materials and supplies, promoting the efficient use of facilities and services, and prepa= ring the student to become a productive citizen in our democratic way of life.

&nbs= p; = The student's responsibilities include attending school regularly and on time.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Regular attendance is a vital fact= or in student success. The student = should be prepared with texts, notebooks, paper, and pertinent supplies for each c= lass every day. The student should= come to school with an attitude conducive to learning. It is the student's education. The staff, facilities, programs, a= nd supplies are to be used by the student to produce his/her own unique educational experience.

&nbs= p; = Our purpose is to provide a general educational background that will allow our graduates to pursue a better quality in life through career planning, colle= ge preparation, and skill development.

SCHOOL HOURS=

&nbs= p; Classes are in session from 8:15-3:02. Students may enter the buildin= g after 7:45 each school day and a= ll students should vacate the building by 3:20 unless on campus for school sponsored event(tutoring, practice, etc.).

Elementary(Grades K-5) Attendance = Policy

Regular and punctual attendance is essential to success at school. Medical notes from appointmen= ts can be faxed to the school. W= ork missed on un-excused absences is made up with teacher discretion. Students will be allowed twice the number of days absent to make up work from excused absences.

&nbs= p; = If a student is absent eight (8) or more days during any semester, this constitutes failure in all classes affected. Informal contact will be made with= the student and parents after the third absence. Excessive absence can result in educational neglect with the proper authorities notified.

&nbs= p; = A letter will notify the student and parents after five (5) absences. There is an appeal process.

High School(Grades 6-12) Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance is essential to success at school. Work missed on unexcused absences = is at the discretion of the teacher. Student will be allowed twice the number of days absent to make up w= ork due to excused absences.

= Credit will not be given if a stud= ent (9-12) has unexcused absences of more than four (4) days in all classes per semester. When a student receives five (5) tardies that will then be counte= d as one (1) day of unexcused absence and counted toward the four allowable days= of absence. Which means this student is in a NO CREDIT sta= tus.

= If the student is absent more than four (4) days in one semester in a class the student may appeal this decision to the attendance committee. The next step= in the appeal process is the superintendent and then the Board of Education. A letter will notify the student a= nd parents after two (2) absences.

Excused absences are l= imited to:

· = Illness of = over four (4) consecutive days with a doctor’s excuse and placement on homebound status.

· = Death of a = family member or close friend.

· = Serious ill= ness of immediate family member.

· = Court appea= rance.

· = Driver̵= 7;s test (1/2 day only)

· = Seniors onl= y: 2 college days which must be arranged by the counselor.

· = Medical appointments with notes from the medical officials are accepted, but parent notes are not. It is highly recomm= ended that medical notes be faxed to the school.

Students who have exc= eeded the four (4) days of unexcused absence or 20 blocks, on the fifth absence w= ill need to begin making up time by attending before or after school tutoring. = One day(5 blocks) of school missed will result in making up four hours of tutoring. Students and teachers who are tuto= ring will document the time spent in tutoring and submit this documentation to t= he principal’s office. Stu= dents who are over eight (8) days of absence are considered to be in educational neglect and this information will be documented and sent to the proper authorities for investigation. St= udents exempt from semester finals must be in attendance or be subject to the test= .

Daily Procedures and Important Information:

= Classes are in session from 8:15-3:0= 2.= Students may enter the building no earlier than 7:45 a.m. each sc= hool day, and all students should vacate the building by 3:20 p.m. unless arrangements have been = made to conduct school business.

= Students who arrive/leave after classes start must sign in/out at the principal's of= fice stating a reason/destination. Students may not leave the school building without the permission of an administrato= r.

= Students should have a planner when leaving a class in session. If you will be late to the next cl= ass, get a planner signature from your sending teacher.

&= nbsp; A daily bulletin will be posted outside the principal’s office, and pos= ted on the website and will be read over the intercom or issued each morning to each class first period listing upcoming events, recent accomplishments, specific instructions, the daily lunch menu. Items placed on the daily bull= etin must have the approval of the principal.

A newsletter will be published monthly with copies made on the district websi= te and sent home with those who do not have internet access. Each newsletter will have articles= from the various departments of the school, articles about future events or projects, student accomplishments, and helpful hints about improving student performance. Copies of the newsletter are also sent to local newspapers. All newsletter articles must be ap= proved by the principal.

&= nbsp; Lockers, for grades 6-12, are provided and are the property of Hume R-VIII Schools a= nd are available for student use. Students are not to change lockers without prior consent from the principal. Locker inspections= may be conducted at the discretion of the administration. It is highly recommen= ded that students put locks on their lockers with the combination or an extra k= ey given located in the principal’s office. All students are responsible= for personal items brought to school.

Breakfast and Lunch Pr= ogram

Lunch times for Pre-K = begin at 11:00 with the= remainder of the elementary coming every 5 to 10 minutes.

Lunch times for High School/Middle School are: 6-1= 2 12:00- 12:27.

We have a closed lunch period which means students must stay on campus for lunch. Students may bring a lunch or they= may purchase a hot lunch. Breakfa= st will be served from 8:00 -8:10. PreK and Kindergarten= eat breakfast at 8:15= . Meal prices are as follows:

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&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; $2.00 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Adults &= nbsp; $1= .00

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1.50 &= nbsp; High School &= nbsp; .75 = &nb= sp; = Milk .25<= /p>

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1.25 &= nbsp; Elementa= ry &= nbsp; .50

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; .40 = Reduced= &= nbsp; &nbs= p; .25

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 3.00 &n= bsp; Wal= k-ins

= Students will be billed on a monthly basis. Students may purchase meals on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or semester basis. If an unpaid bill exceeds $45.00 a student will be served an alternate meal until such time as the bill is paid below the exceeded amount.

Health, Immunization, Medication

&= nbsp; All students, beginning with Preschool and above, must be up to date with their immunization records and present current immunization records to the school nurse. Those students who do not maintain up to date records risk being held out of school until immunization is current. Religious and medical exemptio= ns will be allowed with the proper paperwork on file.

&= nbsp; Authorized school personnel will dispense over-the-counter medication only with a writ= ten and signed consent form by the parent/guardian. Prescription medication for students must have written directions, a faxed release from the physician, = be in the original container, and be prescribed for that student. Prescription medication will only be = given after lunch not before. Therefore, any medication prescribed in the A.M. ho= urs needs to be given at home or the parent may come to school to administer it= to that particular student.

Communicable Diseases

= A student shall not attend school or school sponsored activities while afflic= ted with any contagious or infectious disease, or while liable to transmit such= a disease after being exposed, unless the Board or its designee has determine= d, based on medical evidence, that (1) the student is no longer infected or li= able to transmit the disease; or (2) the student is afflicted with a chronic infectious disease which poses little risk of transmission in the school environment with reasonable precautions.

Head Lice

= Head lice are contagious. There are periodic screenings conducted by the school nurse. The policy regarding head lice is no-nit policy. Students must be fr= ee of nits to be admitted to school.

Bicycle Regulations

= Students riding bicycles to school are to park them in the bicycle rack at the school’s main entrance. Bicycles are not to be ridden or used by anyo= ne other than their owners.

Visitors/Entrance into the Buildin= g

&nbs= p; = Visitors entering the building must sign in at t= he front office. It is encouraged that parents bringing items to their student leave these items at the front office and they will be delivered. The main entrance will be locked each morning at 8:15 and reopened at 2:45. The remainder to the day the doors are locked and entry will be gained by ringi= ng the door bell.

Student Arrival and Leaving

= Students who arrive or leave after the start of classes must sign in and out at the principal’s office stating the reason/destination. Students may not l= eave the school grounds during the school day without permission of the administration.

Planners

= All students, K-12, will be issued a planner. The purpose of the planner is to provide students, teachers and parents with a communication tool as well as= a way to organize class work and assignments. Each student will have a planne= r in their possession as they go to each class and it will be used as a hall pas= s. If the planner is lost the student must replace it by purchasing one for $3= .00 from the office.

Telephone

= The office phone is for business. Students must have permission to use the phone and calls should be made before school, at lunch, or after schools.

Dress Code

= All dress must be appropriate for a school day. The following items are prohibi= ted at school or school sponsored events:

Clothing or tatoos promoting or advertising: alcohol, tobacco, drugs, rude or sexual connotations.
Clothing that does not cover the torso or e= xposes undergarments, even when sitting or bending over.
Skirts, shorts or skorts that are above fin= gertip length or too tight.
Hats and caps.
Items with spikes or protruding items that = should injury the student or another.
Any dress, hair style or color or body mark= ings that interfere with the classroom instruction.

Students not followin= g these guidelines will be asked to make adjustments. The discretion of the administration will prevail.

Electronic items=

= Electronic items such as: iPods, MP3 players, CD players, cell phones, etc. are prohib= ited from use in the instructional setting with the discretion of the teacher. C= ell phones are to remain off during the instructional time and will be confisca= ted with consequences if abused. Refer to Possession of Electronic Device on Sc= hool Property for more information.

Library/Media Center

= All students will sign computer agreement forms at the beginning of the school = year in order to have access to computer use. Abuse of the agreement could remove the student from having access to computer use. Students may on be sent to library in groups of three or less when the Librarian is present or on a scheduled basis with teacher. Students are allowed to check out only two bo= oks; these books must be returned before more books are checked out. If a late fee/fine is incurred, it must be paid before more books are checked out. Bo= oks may be checked out for two weeks. Fines are .10(10 cents) per day.

Grade Scale<= /p>

We use the traditional A,B,C,D,F grading scale. For purposes of honor roll, class = rank, and eligibility, we use a four point grading system:

= &nb= sp; 94-100 &= nbsp; A &= nbsp; =3D &= nbsp; 4.0

= &nb= sp; 90- 93 = ; &n= bsp; A- &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 3.7

= &nb= sp; 87- 89 = ; &n= bsp; B+ &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 3.3

= &nb= sp; 83- 86 = ; &n= bsp; B &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 3.0

= &nb= sp; 80- 82 = ; &n= bsp; B- &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 2.7

= &nb= sp; 77- 79 = ; &n= bsp; C+ &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 2.3

= &nb= sp; 73- 76 = ; &n= bsp; C &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 2.0

= &nb= sp; 70- 72 = ; &n= bsp; C- &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1.7

= &nb= sp; 67- 69 = ; &n= bsp; D+ &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1.3

= &nb= sp; 63- 66 = ; &n= bsp; D &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1.0

= &nb= sp; 60- 62 = ; &n= bsp; D- &= nbsp; &nbs= p; .7

= &nb= sp; Below 60 = ; F &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 0

-The district maintain= s a web based student classroom grading program, ThinkWave, which allows parents and students to regular access to student progress and grades. Teachers make updates on a two-week basis.

-Progress reports will= be issued to all students at each mid-quarter.

-Semester exams, for h= igh school, will count 20% of the semester grade; quarter grades count 40% each.

-Student-teacher confe= rences before or after school may be required by the teacher for lack of homework, recent failing grades or poor attitude in class. The teacher must give the student = and parents advance notice so that transportation may be arranged.

-Honor Roll will be fi= gured each quarter. Students with g= rade point average (GPA) of 4.0 will be placed on the Principal’s Honor Ro= ll, a GPA of 3.5 or higher will be placed on the Honor Roll. Any student raising their GPA 2.7 or more will be designated Honorable Mention.

-Valedictorian and Sal= utatorian will be selected each year at the end of the eighth semester. The Valedictorian will be the grad= uating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average (CGPA) based on final grades. The Salutatorian will= be the graduating senior with the second highest CGPA.

Bus Transportation and Student Dri= ving

Driving to school is a privilege. Stu= dents are to observe all laws and rules of safety for themselves, their passenger= s, and the many pedestrians walking to and from school. Students that are under the legal = age may not drive to school or park on school property. All student vehicles are to be par= ked in the student parking lot which is southwest of the Building. Students will n= eed to submit a copy of their drivers license and auto insurance to the office = when parking on school property.

Bus transportation is provided to all students who live over one mile from the school except for one stop west of the railroad tracks that is provided for student safety. Bus rules are expected to be maintained by each student who= is a passenger on the bus. Riding a bus is a privilege and students who violate bus rules could be removed from the bus.

Possible Consequences

= The most common types of disciplinary action which may be taken include confere= nce with student and/or parent, suspension from a particular class, in-school detention, after school detention, out-of-school suspension, and the expuls= ion of the student for the school year. Following is a brief explanation of each.

1. Conferencing--With minor offense, = first time offenses will usually be given a warning by an administrator and/or teacher. The principal and/or counselor will work with the student to try to make a change in the student= 's behavior so that repeat offenses will not occur.

2. In-School-Suspension--There= is a place within the school where the student will be isolated during this detention. Work will be assig= ned by each teacher, and the student must finish the assigned work. Failure to do so will result in a = longer detention, after school detention, or some other penalty decided upo= n by the principal.

3. Parental contact--Parent involveme= nt is a necessity in major matters or in recurring minor offenses. Parental cooperation will be benef= icial to all concerned.

4. After school Detention--This consi= sts of one half hour of supervised study after school. For every detention assigned, a no= tice will be issued that explains the reason for the detention, the date and tim= e of the detention, and the number of detentions already given. If a parent wishes to change a det= ention date, contact should be made with the principal. A student who receives more than 3 detentions in one semester will not receive a 4th detention. Instead, a full day of I.S.S. = will be assigned. If the problem persists, out-of-school suspension or a parent conference will be used as a last resort. When the second semester begins, the detention list is cleared and the process begins again= .

5. Contact with Juvenile/Law Enforcem= ent officials—when student infraction violates the Safe Schools Act or th= ere is physical or threatening acts the authorities will be contacted.

6. Out-of-School Suspension--The prin= cipal may suspend a student any length of time up to ten days. The superintendent may suspend a s= tudent any length of time up to ninety days. Parents will be informed immediately when such action is taken. An appeal or explanation by the pa= rents will be taken into consideration.

7. Expulsion--Only the School Board h= as the authority to expel a student. If the principal or superintendent makes the recommendation that a student be expelled, the student will be allowed to present his side of the story befo= re any final decision is made by the Board.

Board Policies

The= Hume R-8 Board of Education has adopted the MUSIC policies that address the issu= es such as suspension, expulsion, enrollment, reenrollment, etc. These policies are available through the Superintendent’s Office.<= /p>

Student Discipline Gui= de

Disciplinary Procedure= s

= The following are disciplinary, remedial and/or corrective action processes to = be used by responsible staff members, with parent involvement in every situati= on possible, to modify unacceptable student behavior. This by no means covers all violat= ions, and the administration is free to adjust the policy according to the circumstances.

= 1. Conference(s) will be held with the student and the teacher or principal who observed, or who is responding to,= the unacceptable behavior in order to obtain all available information related = to the subject. Parents will par= ticipate in the conference(s) as the situation warrants to become informed, to contribute to solutions, and to be a part of the disciplinary actions to be taken.

= 2. The seriousness of the offense and= the student's record for the school year and previous school years will be taken into account. This will deter= mine the type of disciplinary action to be taken

ALCOHOL, DRUGS,= OR NARCOTICS or any substances represented to be controlled or alcoholic:= Use, possession, sale or distribution is a violation against general health, safety and/or welfare and includes but is not limited to alcohol, narcotic, or noxious substances, counterfeit drugs, depressants, drug paraphernalia, stimulants, or hallucinogens of any type, any type of abusab= le glue or aerosol paints, any prescription or non-prescription drug, medicine, vitamins or other chemical including but not limited to aspirin, other pain relievers, stimulants, diet pills, multiple or other types of vitamins, pep pills, “no-doze” pills, cough medicines, and syrups, cold medicines, laxatives, stomach or digestive remedies, depressants and sleepi= ng pills not taken in accordance with the authorized use.

This is further defin= ed as sell, supply, or give, or attempt to sell, supply or give to any person any= of the substances listed above or what the student represents or believes to be any of the substances listed in this policy. This definition also includes possessing, procuring, or purchasing, or attempting to possess, procure or purchase, to be under the influence, or to use or consume or attempt to use= or consume the substances listed in this policy. In addition, this violation will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Level = &nbs= p; = First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 = 10 to 90 days &nb= sp; = Refer to Supt. For Report to Law

OSS = = &nb= sp; expulsion &= nbsp; &= nbsp; Enforcement (or

Contact Law Enforcement Juvenile Authorities

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Per Safe Schools Act) &n= bsp; = ;

Gr. K-2 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Refer to Supt. For 11

= &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS &= nbsp; 6 to 10 days OSS = ; to 30 days OSS

= &nb= sp; Report to Juv. Auth. = Report to Juv. Auth. = Report to Juv. Auth.

ASSAULT<= /u>: Knowingly causing physical injury to another person; or with criminal negligence, causing physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon; or recklessly engaging in conduct which creates a grave risk of dea= th or serious injury to another person or knowingly causing physical contact w= ith another person knowing the other person will regard the contact as offensiv= e or provocative. The act or acts described above occurred on school or school district property, or in a veh= icle that at the time of the act was in the service of a school or school distri= ct, or arose as a result of a school or school district-sponsored activity. This violation is a CLASS D FELONY= and will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense &= nbsp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = 5 to 20 days OSS &= nbsp; Refer to Supt. For

= &nb= sp; Contact Law Enfor. &nb= sp; Expulsion

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Contact Law Enfor.

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; 1 to 20 days OSS = Refer to Supt. For

= &nb= sp; Contact Juvenile Auth. = ; Expulsion &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Conta= ct Juvenile Auth.

K-2 &n= bsp; = ; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 6 to 10 days OSS,

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days OSS &= nbsp; Parent conference &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &= nbsp; Contact Juvenile Auth. = ; Contact Juv. Auth. &n= bsp; Prior to readmittance &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &= nbsp; &nbs= p; to school

*FIGHTING: = Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict by physical action.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = 1 to 3 days OSS = 4 to 5 days OSS = 6 to 10 days OSS

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 Days OSS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days &nb= sp; = 4 to 5 days &nb= sp; = Parent Conf Prior

= &nb= sp; Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; readmittance=

= &nb= sp; Activities = &nb= sp; Activities = &nb= sp; =

BULLYING= : = Consistent and persistent action by a student or students with the intent to intimidate or harass another student. These actions can be mental, verba= l, written or physical and may be social or sexual in nature.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &= nbsp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 6-12 = 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days OSS = 6 to 10 days OSS

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Contact Juvenile Auth. = ; Contact Juvenile Auth. = ; &n= bsp;

Gr. 3-5 &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 1 day Restricted Act. = 1 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 8 days OSS

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Contact Juvenile Auth.

Gr. K-2 &= nbsp; 1 day Restricted Act. = 2 to 5 days Restrict. Act. 1 to 2 days OSS

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

BUS MISCONDUCT<= /span>: = Any offense committed by a student on a district owned or contracted bus which would be punished if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. Bus miscondu= ct will be treated the same as school building misconduct.

CARELESS DRIVIN= G: Operating a vehicle on or about the school grounds and/or school property in a manner which would endanger persons or property.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &= nbsp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

9-12 = 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; Loss of driving

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; privileges

**The privilege of op= erating a vehicle at school also carries with it the responsibility of securing a proper permit, observing speed limits, giving pedestrian, walkers, and buss= es the right of way, and entering and exiting through designated areas.

CLOSED CAMPUS P= OLICY: = Once students have entered their school, they do not have permission to leave the school building during school hours unless properly supervised by school personnel.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &= nbsp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 = 1 to 2 days ISS = &= nbsp; 3 to 4 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent, student, &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; Administrator &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days

= &nb= sp; Conference &= nbsp; &nbs= p; restricted activities &nb= sp; restricted activities

COMPUTER / INTE= RNET/ E-MAIL USE: Hume R-8 students will be expected= to follow the District Acceptable Use policy.= The use of computers and computer services is a privilege which may = be revoked by teachers, principals and/or district administrators at any time = for abusive conduct. Such conduct= would include, but is not limited to the placing of unlawful information on or through the computer system and the use of obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable language or images in either public or private files or messa= ges.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense

All Grades = S= uspension of computer privileges for a period of time determined by the teacher and t= he building administrator.

Tampering with computer data or theft of compute= r data may be considered a Class A

Misdemeanor or Class D Felony and be prosecuted = as such.

<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>DISRESPECT, DEFIANCE, or INSUBORDINATION: Displaying a lack of

cooperation, disrespectful language (other than profanity), willful disobedience or

defiance of the authority of the Superintendent, Principal, teacher, bus driver or other

school employee. At the discretion of building and district administrators, violent o= r

disruptive behaviors involving the serious threa= t to harm another, may involve the

implementation of a Behavioral Rehabilitation Co= ntract (*see terms below) as an

alternative to OSS or Expulsion. Disrespect also includes any gestures, actions or speech

interpreted as degrading or demeaning. Any threats and/or physical aggres= sion toward a

school official will be grounds for expulsion.

Level&nb= sp; &= nbsp; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 &n= bsp; = ; 1 to 5 days ISS = &= nbsp; 6 to 10 days ISS = ; &n= bsp; 1 to 5 days OSS

K-2 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Paren= t, student &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; And administrator = 1 to 3 days restricted = ; 4 to 5 days

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Conference with = activities &= nbsp; &nbs= p; restr= icted activities

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Possible loss of

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; privileges &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p;

VIOLENT OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR INVOLVING THE SER= IOUS THREAT TO HARM ANOTHER Imme= diate Out-of-School Suspension for up to 175 days or Expulsion. All incidences of violence or thre= ats of violence specified by the Safe Schools Act, will be reported to local law enforcement.

DISRUPTIVE SPEECH or CONDUCT: <= /span>Conduct or speech, whe= ther verbal, written or symbolic, which materially and substantially disrupt classroom work, school activities or school functions; this also includes u= sing obscenity, obscene gestures, swearing, cursing, etc. or words which are spo= ken solely to harass or injure other people, such as defamation of a person’s ra= ce, religion, or ethnic origin. E= xtreme disruptive behavior can be grounds for immediate OSS at all levels.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense &= nbsp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 <= /span>1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 1 to 5 days ISS = &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days OSS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; = 1 to= 5 days &nb= sp; = Parent Conf.

= &nb= sp; Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; prior to readmittance to

= &nb= sp; Activities &= nbsp; &nbs= p; activities<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:2'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; schoo= l

EXTORTION: Threatening or intimidating any student for the purpose of, or with = the intent of obtaining money/anything of value from student. This offense is in conjunction with physical force is grounds for immediate OSS.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense &= nbsp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 4 to 10 days OSS &= nbsp; Refer to Supt. For

= &nb= sp; Restitution &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Restitution &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Expulsion

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 10 days ISS &= nbsp; 1 to 5 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; Restitution &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Restitution=

= &nb= sp; Return or &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Juve. Law Informed &= nbsp; Juve. Law informed

= &nb= sp; Restitution

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; Return/Restitut. = Restitution &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Restitution=

= &nb= sp; Lose Privileges <= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Restricted Activities

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Activities

FAILURE TO OBSE= RVE THE CONDITIONS OF IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION:

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense &= nbsp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 OSS for the &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days OSS = 4 to 5 days OSS &= nbsp;

= &nb= sp; the duration of

= &nb= sp; original ISS penalty

FALSE ALARM: = setting off alarm when there is no cause to do so, including fire alarms, 911 calls= , or other acts causing evacuation of the building which could endanger the welf= are of others.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = 1 to 10 days ISS &= nbsp; 1 to 10 days OSS = ; <= /span>Refer to Supt. For

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Suspension

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 10 days ISS = ; &n= bsp; 1 to 10 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days ISS = &= nbsp; Contact Juvenile auth. = ; Contact juvenile auth.

= &nb= sp;

K-2 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

= &nb= sp; Restricted Act. &nb= sp; = 1 to 5 days &nb= sp; = Parent conference

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Restricted Act. &nb= sp; = prior to readmittance

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; to school &= nbsp;

*Making a false bomb = report is a Class D Felony and is subject to immediate suspension. This violation will be reported to= the appropriate law enforcement agencies.

FORGERY/MISREPR= ESENTATION: misrepresenting parent or guardian with the purpose of excusing from school or class or any other parental consent. This includes all written notes, p= hone calls, or correspondence. This includes academic dishonesty defined as any form of cheating that is blatan= t, repeated and serious in offense beyond the realm of the individual teacher’s classroom management plan.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

3-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS = 1 to 10 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

GANG RELATED ACTIVITIES: any activity characteristic of or identified by the individual’s admission to gang membership or by the exhibiting of any item of clothing which is common to gang members, the dis= play of mannerisms which identify the individual as a gang member, visible tatto= os that indicate gang membership, admitting to detailed knowledge of gang activity, admitting to or being known by a moniker, displaying jewelry or o= ther paraphernalia common to gang members.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

3-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS

= &nb= sp; Removal of gang = Removal of gang = R= emoval of gang

= &= nbsp; Related items &n= bsp; = ; related items &n= bsp; = ; related items

= &nb= sp; Notify Juv. Auth. = Notify Juv. Auth &nbs= p; Notify Juv. Auth.

= &nb= sp; Or law enforc. &n= bsp; = ; Or law enforc. &n= bsp; = ; Or law enforc. &n= bsp; = ;

K-2 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days

= &nb= sp; Removal of gang = restricted activities &nb= sp; restricted activities

= &nb= sp; Related items &n= bsp; = ; removal of gang items = Notify juv. Auth.

= &nb= sp; Notify Juv. Auth. = Notify Juv. Auth. &nb= sp; or Law enforcement

= &nb= sp; or law enforc. &n= bsp; = ; or law enforc. &n= bsp; = ;

POSSESSION OF A= PAGER / PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY: = Students are not allowed to have a pager, cell phone, hand-held radio, remote modem devices or any other handheld communication device on school property during school hours.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 &= nbsp; Confisca= tion &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Confiscation &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Confiscation and

= &nb= sp; and notification &nb= sp; = and 1 to 5 days ISS &nbs= p; 1 to 5 days OSS

= &nb= sp; of parents = &nb= sp;

K-2 = &nb= sp; Confiscation &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Confiscation and &nbs= p; Confi= scation

= &nb= sp; and notification &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days restricted = ; 4 to 5 days restricted

= &nb= sp; of parents = &nb= sp; acti= vities &= nbsp; &nbs= p; activ= ities

POSSESSION OR U= SE OF DISRUPTIVE / HARMFUL DEVICES OR ITEMS (i.e. firecrackers, water balloons, snowballs, rocks, peashooters, stink bombs, waterguns, pocket kni= ves, etc.)

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = 1 to 5 days ISS = &= nbsp; 1 to 5 days OSS = 6 to 10 days OSS

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 1 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent, Student, &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; Admin., confer. &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days

= &nb= sp; May lose &n= bsp; = ; restri= cted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; restricted activities

= &nb= sp; Privileges &= nbsp; &nbs= p; activities<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:3'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p;

PROFANITY DIREC= TED TOWARD A STAFF MEMBER:

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

All Levels &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days OSS = 4 to 5 days OSS = 6 to 10 days OSS

PUBLIC DISPLAY = OF AFFECTION: hugging, kissing or any physical c= ontact which is inappropriate in the school setting.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = Student Conf. &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; ISS

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Student Conf. &n= bsp; = ; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; ISS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Student Conf. &n= bsp; = ; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Restricted activities

SEXUAL HARASSME= NT: inappropriate behavior which portrays sex or s= exual conduct in a manner that is offensive to community standards, including wor= ds, spoken, written, touching, or other physical contact of a sexual nature.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 1 to 3 days OSS = 4 to 10 days OSS &= nbsp;

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days ISS = &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 10 days OSS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 4 to 5 days &nbs= p; &= nbsp; Parent Conf. Prior to

= &nb= sp; = Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; readmitted to school

= &nb= sp; Activities &= nbsp; &nbs= p; activities<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:2'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; =

SEXUAL MISCONDU= CT: engaging in any sexual behavior or sexual acts= on school grounds, in or on any property belonging to the school, or on school sponsored trips or activities. This also applies to behavior which subjects another person to sexual contact wi= th or without the person’s consent including acts covered by the Safe Schools Act 1-113 1301 & 1298 such as forcible rape (566.030 RSMo), forcible sodomy (566.060 RSMo), sexual assault (566.040 RSMo)

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp;

All levels &= nbsp; 1 to 30 days OSS &= nbsp; Referral for Expulsion = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Refer to Supt.. &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Contact Law Enforcement

THEFT: = (Petty) stealing or attempting to steal private or school property valued at less t= han $750.00.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense

All Levels &= nbsp; 1 to 10 days OSS &= nbsp; Refer to Supt. = ; &n= bsp; = ; =

= &nb= sp; Refer to Law &= nbsp; &nbs= p; for expulsion &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p;

= &nb= sp; Enforcement &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Refer to Law Enforcement

TOBACCO USE / POSSESSION: including but n= ot limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, matches, lighters, or similar items. Students are n= ot to use or have possession of tobacco products at school activities or on school property. All tobacco will= be confiscated.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 9-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 to 2 days ISS = &= nbsp; 3 to 4 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS

Gr. 3-8 &= nbsp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 to 2 days ISS = &= nbsp; 3 to 4 days ISS = &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days ISS

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact: Up to &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Loss of Privileges = 3 days restricted &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; activities

TRUANCY<= /u>: = absence from school or class without the knowledge and/or consent of parent and sch= ool officials. This includes bein= g on campus, but out of assigned area without permission of school officials or being absent and not have parent contact with the school office upon return= ing to school.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Second Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offense

Gr. 3-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; 1 day ISS = &nb= sp; 3 days ISS = ; &n= bsp; 5 days ISS

Gr. K-2 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; Parent Contact

= &nb= sp; Loss of Privileges = 1 to 3 days &nb= sp; = 4 to 5 days

= &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Restricted activities &nb= sp; restricted activities

VANDALISM: willfully causing substantial damage or attempting to cause substant= ial damage to any property, real or personal, belonging to school, staff or students.

Level &= nbsp; &nbs= p; First Offense = &nb= sp; Repeat Offenses

Gr. 3-12 = Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 10 days OSS

= &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS = Student / Parent assume

= &nb= sp; Student / Parent &= nbsp; cost and/or labor for repairs

= &nb= sp; Assume cost and/

= &nb= sp; Or labor for repairs

K-2 = &nb= sp; Parent Contact = &nb= sp; 1 to 3 days OSS; Parent

= &nb= sp; 1 to 5 days OSS = conference prior to readmittance

= &nb= sp; Restricted &= nbsp; &nbs= p; to school; Student / Parent assu= me

= &nb= sp; Activities; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; cost and / or labor for repairs

= &nb= sp; Student-parent

= &nb= sp; assume cost and/

= &nb= sp; or labor for repairs

Institutional (scho= ol) vandalism is a Class A misdemeanor and will be referred to Law Enforcement Officials. If damage exceeds $2,000, the offense is a Class D felony.&n= bsp; Both of these classes of offenses will be subject to long-term suspension.

WEAPON(S) – POSSESSION, USE or ATTEMPTED U= SE: Bringing onto the school grounds or property any item that is ordinar= ily considered to be a weapon such as defined in The Safe Schools Act of 1996, section 571.010, RSMo: a blackjack, a concealable firearm, an explosive wea= pon, a firearm silencer, a gas gun, a bladed instrument, knuckles, a machine gun= , a projectile weapon, a rifle, a shotgun, a spring gun or a switchblade knife = and others not named. School prop= erty includes, but is not limited to district-owned buildings, leased or rented facilities: school-sponsored activities; field trips, school vehicles and b= uses and any school bus stops. This policy is in effect before, during and after school (This policy shall not = be construed to prohibit the Board of Education from allowing a Civil War reen= actor to carry a Civil War era weapon on school property for educational purposes= so long as the firearm is unloaded.) This violation will be reported to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Level = ; &n= bsp; First Offense

All levels &= nbsp; Expulsion or suspension of not less than one year (365 calendar days).

WIRELESS ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY .<= /b>A student who violates= the District’s Wireless Electronic Devices Policy shall be subject to disciplinary action as described below.&nb= sp; Students are also subject to referral to law enforcement and confiscation of the wireless electronic device.

PROHIBITED USE OF WIRELESS DEVICES

First Offense: Up to one-day in-sch= ool suspension.

Subsequent Offense: Up to twenty (20) day out-of-school suspension.

PROHIBITION OF CAMERA PHONE

First Offense: Up to 180 school-day out-of-school suspension and/or permanent expulsion.

DETENTION PLA= N

The detention plan was initiated for two reasons: 1) to promote consistency in student disciplinary actions and 2) to develop a self-disciplined stud= ent. Detaining students after school for misconduct or lack of completed assignments has been a part of the discipli= ne policy for many years.

The discipline policy= lists various infractions and the possible consequences after each offense; deten= tion before or after school is one of these options. Detentions may be issued for schoo= l rule infractions, classroom disruptions, insubordination, being discourteous or disrespectful and will be served with the issuing teacher. Parents will be notified of the detention by the issuing teacher. Students have one week fr= om the issuance of the detention to serve the detention. Failure to serve the detention in a week’s time will result in the detention becoming an In-School Suspension. It is the student’s responsibility to make other arrangements prior to t= he one week deadline if the detention can not be served in the appropriate time allotted.

         &= nbsp;      The first three detentions a student receives in a semester require the student= to stay after school for (30) minutes. The fourth detention in a semester results in an in-school suspension (ISS). Any subsequent detenti= ons received during that semester may result in out-of-school suspensions (OSS). The principal will determine the severity of the detention. The detention list is cleared after each semester and the process begins again.=

Class Requirements

=

Freshman  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Communication Arts 1

            =             &nb= sp;            =            American History

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Math: Algebra 1

            =             &nb= sp;            =            9^t=
h Grade Health/PE

            =             &nb= sp;            =            General Science

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Spanish 1*

Sophomore  &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            Communication Arts 2

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Geograp= hy/Government

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Math: Algebra 2

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Biology=

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Fine Arts 1

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Practic= al Arts 1

            =             &nb= sp;            =            PE*

Juniors=   &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Communication Arts 3

            =             &nb= sp;            =            World History

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Math: Geometry/Consumer Math

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Science= *

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Fine Arts*

Practical Arts*

PE*

Seniors=   &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &= nbsp;       Communication Arts 4

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Science= *

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Fine Arts*

            =             &nb= sp;            =            Practic= al Arts*

            =             &nb= sp;            =            PE*

*Required for graduat= ion but not grade specific.

College Prep Certi= ficate Requirements

To be eligible for the certificate a student must meet the following requirements:

Communication Arts-4<= o:p>

Mathematics-3

Science-2<= /span>

Social Studies-3=

Fine Arts-1

Practical Arts-1=

Physical Education-1<= o:p>

Electives-9

Minimum units-24=

Must earn at least a = 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the four core areas.

Score above the prior year’s national composite average on the ACT or SAT.

Enrollment and Classification:

  &nbs= p;             = Students up to the age of 21 may enroll in classes if they have current immunization= and they reside in the district. Students who live outside the district and wish to enroll should meet with the administration to discuss tuition and other possible restraints on enrollment.

  &nbs= p;             = Classification of students is on an annual basis. Those who have satisfactorily completed the eighth grade in an accredited school will be classified as ninth graders. Classification above ninth grade is based on the number of units completed, including required courses.

  &nbs= p;             = Students in their senior year are eligible to be a cadet teacher with the approval of the counselor. Independent st= udy courses are also available.

  &nbs= p;             = In order to withdraw from school, students must complete a withdrawal form and return it to the principal's office.

Credit Qualifications to Classify at a= Grade Level=

To be classified as a= Senior, a student must have 22 credits.

To be classified as a= Junior, a student must have 13 credits.

To be classified as a Sophomore, a student must have 6 credits.

To be classified as a Freshman, a student must have 5 credits or less.

Hume R-8 Graduation Requirements

Graduation        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       College Bound    Beginning            =    Beginning     =        Vocational

Requirements        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          &nbs= p; Class of 2009 Class of 2010<= /i>        &= nbsp;     Bound

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =        ’08   ’09    ‘10

English        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         &= nbsp;       4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         4        &= nbsp;     3       3       3

Social Studies        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         3        &= nbsp;     3       3       3

Math            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;    3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         4            = 2       3       3

Science        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             =         &= nbsp;       3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         4        &= nbsp;     2       2       3

Practical Arts        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;     1       1       1

Personal Finance        &= nbsp;                 &= nbsp;       1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         1        &= nbsp;     1       1       1

Fine Arts        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; 2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;     1       1       1

Foreign Language        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           0        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         1        &= nbsp;     0       1       1

PE/Health        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         2        &= nbsp;     2       2       2

Vo Tech        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                    &= nbsp;       0        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         0        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;         0        &= nbsp;           3(per year= )

Electives        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; 12        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       13        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      13           14    12      11

            =     Totals        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   32        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       35        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      36        &= nbsp; 32    32      33

            =     Total Possible      = ;            &n= bsp;    40        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       40        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       40    34(one yr)or 37(two yr= s)

Vocational students w= ho attend two years will need 32 credits to graduate.

IEP students are exem= pt from Foreign Language requirement and will make up that credit with electives. <= o:p>

Policy for Student Fun= draising Activities

All funds raised by fundraising activities done under the auspices of a School Organization or Class of the Hume R-8 School District are owned solely by t= he Hume R-8 School District. No = one individual or groups of individuals has any property right to monies or materials raised or collected by student clubs, classes, or other organizations. This includes = both extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. All funds are deposited into the a= ppropriate accounts held by the Hume R-8 School District. All funds associated with extra-curricular or co-curricular activities including class organizations = are allocated and dispersed at the discretion of the Administration and/or Boar= d of Education.

Policy for Senior Class Money

All funds raised under the auspices of the Hume R-8 School District Senior Class will be deposited in the Hume R-8 School District Student Activities Senior Class Account. All funds that= are deposited in the Hume R-8 School District Student Activities Senior Class Account are the property of the Hume R-8 School District. These funds are deposited with the understanding that they be used for the sole purpose of expenses associated with the Senior Class Trip, Fundraising Activities, Senior Class Gift, and Senior Graduation Expenses. D= ue to unexpected expenses associated with the Senior Class Trip and/or Senior Graduation, $500 will not be allowed to be used for any purpose associated = with Senior Class Trip, Graduation, Senior Class Gift, etc. Any unexpected expenses incurred b= y the Senior Class will be paid with this $500.&= nbsp; Any and all monies remaining after final expenses have been paid wil= l be transferred to the Hume R-8 School District Student Activities Student Coun= cil Account.

Policy for Senior Graduation

Graduation is a serio= us ceremony. It is the crowning achievement for the graduating class, Parents, Teachers, Administrators, and School Board Members and the Community as a whole. This ceremony highlights the accom= plishments of the graduating class and should be treated with respect and dignity. Any individual who proves themselv= es to be untrustworthy due to their actions both on and off campus may be denied = the opportunity to participate or attend the graduation ceremony at the discret= ion of the Board of Education and/or Administration. All students will wear appropriate clothing. All clothing will be required to meet the expectation outlined by the Hume R-8 School District D= ress Code. Graduating class member= s will not be robed prior to coming to graduation.   Students will put their robe= s on after they have arrived and entered the school facility. Robes will not be zipped up until students are in line waiting to enter the gym facility. Administrators and = Senior class sponsors have the right to ask any student to remove his/her robe at = any point prior to the graduation ceremony.&nb= sp; Students will be seated quietly and remain respectful during the graduation ceremony. Diplomas= will be issued the first Wednesday of June.

System for Senior Class Concessions / Senior Class Fund Distribution

In an effort to ensure a sense of fairness and personal responsibility towards= the Senior Class Trip, a point system has be devised to alleviate the problem of students not doing their part towards the Annual Senior Class Trip. The following guidelines will be followed:

Once fundraising events have been decided on by the Senior Class, each student is responsible for their part in helping out and/ or working to make that fundraiser successful. The Se= nior Concession Stands have been a major money maker for the Senior Class in past years. It is a privilege for = the Seniors to be able to work the concession stands and to claim the profits f= rom it. Note that this is a privi= lege and not a right. If the Senio= rs fail to do their part in properly managing the concession stand then the privilege will be given to another class as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent or Principal. = The amount of spending money available will be determined after all trip expens= es agreed upon by the class have been paid for all class members and two senior sponsors. The spending money = will also be divided equally among all class members and two senior sponsors, mi= nus any fines or additions as a result of the point system.

Seniors who fail to work their time slot (as decided by the class sponsors) in the concession stands or fail to find someone will have monies deducted from th= eir spending money when it comes time to divide the funds for Senior Trip. This Fine will be $20. The fines will be totaled for each= class member and that total will be deducted from that person’s total spend= ing money. The total fines for all class members will be prorated based on the total number of fines each stud= ent has. Thus, each student will receive extra spending money if there is at least one fine given throughout= the fundraising time period. Any = left over money will be added to the class gift to Hume High School.

            =     For Example: If each student was entitled to $300 and each fine costs $20 Student C’s Spending money w= ould be figured as:

$300-$100 +$25.50=3D$225.50. A student&= #8217;s Spending money will not go below $0.

Student<= /span>

# of Fines

Total $ Possible

(Fine Total / # Students

% of total Possib= le

(#fines / class Tot= al)

(Subtract from 100)=

Extra $<= /span>

Spending $ (5 x tot= al)

$ towards class gif= t

A

0

$75.00

100 %

$75.00

$0

B

0

$75.00

100 %

$75.00

$0

C

5

$75.00

67 %

$50.25

$24.75

    D

10

$75.00

17 %

$25.50

$49.50

Class Total

15

$300.00

$225.75

$74.25

Chart shows how fines= will be redistributed among class members and towards class gift.=

This System is set in= place by the Board of Education and may NOT be changed through a vote of the class. Any changes will need = to be brought before the Board of Education to be enacted.

FINALS EXEMPTION PROGR= AM

To become exempt from= taking end of semester finals a student has to meet all criteria of a given level = as outlined below.

LEVEL I

No more than 2 detentions for the semester<= o:p>

Absences would be limited to 3 red and 3 bl= ack per semester

A 90% for the semester when the two quarter= s are averaged together

No ISS

No OSS

LEVEL II

No more than 1 Detention for the semester

Absences would be limited to 2 red and 2 bl= ack per semester

80% for the semester when the two quarters = are averaged together

All homework turned in
No ISS

No OSS

LEVEL III

No Detentions

Absences would be limited to 1 red and 1 bl= ack per semester

70% or above for the semester when the two quarters are averaged together

All homework turned in
No ISS

No OSS

ALL STUDENTS WILL B= E GIVEN THE OPTION OF TAKING THE FINAL TO BETTER THEIR SCORE IN THAT CLASS IF THEY = SO CHOOSE. STUDENTS WHO MISS SCHOOL THE DAY OF THE FINALS WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE FINALS IN ALL CLASSES WHEN THEY RETURN.

PUBLIC NOTICE

All responsible = public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children such as migrant and homeless children, and children = who are suspected of having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. The <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Hume R-VIII School District ass= ures that it will provide a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to all eligible children between the ages of 3 and 21 under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing impairment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthope= dic impairment, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speec= h or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental delay.

The Hume R-VIII School District ass= ures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist = the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps Program.

The Hume R-VIII School District ass= ures that personally identifiable information collected, used, or maintained by = the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or provisi= on of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by t= heir parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendments to the educatio= nal record if the parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading= , or violates the privacy or other rights of their child. Parents have the right= to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Depar= tment of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Priv= acy Act (FERPA).

The Hume R-VIII School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the implementation of State Regulatio= ns for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This plan conta= ins the agency's policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information a= nd the agency's assurances that services are provided incompliance with the General Education Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at Hume R-VIII School in the superintendent's office during school hours.

Local school dis= tricts in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities = or suspected disabilities from birth to age twenty-one (21) that reside in the district. This census must be compiled by December 1 of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name of child; parent/legal guardian's name/address; birth date and age of the child; the child's disability; and the services provided to the child. If you have a c= hild with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending= the public school, please contact:

Hume R-VIII School

Office of the Superintendent

David Quick=

P.O. Box 402-2nd= & Maple

Hume, Missouri 64752

(660) 643-7411

This notice will= be provided in native languages as appropriate.

Hume R-VIII School Distr= ict

Sportsmanship Policy

For players, coaches, fans, and pa= rents

The Hume R-VIII School District, wh= ich includes the Board of Education, are members of the Missouri State High Sch= ool Activities Association. As members we adhere to policies set down for displ= ay of good sportsmanship by athletes, students, fans, parents, and patrons. The district promotes:

Maintaining pride in self and school.<= /o:p>

Strives to keep high standards of conduct.<= o:p>

Cheering is always encouraged for one’= ;s own team.

No taunts, chants, noises, cheers, jeers, s= ongs, profanity, signs or motions directed to the home team or opposing team, coach, school, or officials.

Positive signs may be displayed for oneR= 17;s own team.

No disrespect will be shown to the home tea= m or opposing team during introductions.

No noisemakers.

No continuous standing.
Abide by the decisions of the officials.

Accept victory or defeat graciously.

Players, coaches, parents, and/fans who are ejected from an event under the rules of MSHSAA or the Hume R-VIII Sch= ool District will not be allowed to participate in or attend the next scheduled event in that activity.

Issues not appropriat= e to discuss with coaches/staff:

Playing time

Team strategy

Play calling

Other student-athletes/participants

There are situations = that may require a conference between the coach/staff and the parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the others position. When these conferences are necessary,= the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concerns:

Call to set up an appointment through the principal’s office with the coach/staff.

Please do not attempt to confront a coach/s= taff before, after, or during a contest or practice. The principal will be present at all meetings.

Any action that is considered threatening toward a student-athlete or coach/staff will be an possibly removal from the school property for t= he remainder of the school year, pending superintendent approval.

If a person does not = feel the action is appropriate they may contact the Superintendent’s office and asked to be placed on the Board of Education agenda for other consideration= .

HUME R-8 READING FIRST PROGRAM

            =     Reading instruction in Missouri is evolving to reflect the National Reading Panel’s review of scientifically based reading research. That review indicates that children = who are not proficient in reading by the time they leave third grade are less likely to ever read as well as those who are proficient by the end of the t= hird grade. Research also indicates the importance of teaching the five essential components of reading in an explicit and systematic way. The five essential components of reading are: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

            =     Senate Bill 319 signed by Governor Bob Holden on June 29, 2001 emphasizes the early asses= sment of students’ reading skills and requires school districts to intervene w= ith students who are reading below grade level. Missouri Reading First was established as part of the No Child Left Behind in 2002. =

            =     Hume R-8 School has been committed to developing a comprehensive reading program= for our students as well as following Missouri’s legal requirements. Our goals for the 2007-08 school year are:

All students will read at or above grade le= vel by the end of the third grade.

Use of core reading materials that are scientifically based: 2003 Houghton Mifflin Series of K-6.<= /span>

Provision of 90 minutes of uninterrupted re= ading instruction for grades K-5 everyday.

Professional development activities for all teachers K-6 that focus on teaching the five essential components for grades K-6.

Provision of interventions for student who = are reading below grade level. Title I and Special Education services will work in collaboration with regular classroom teachers to provide interventions.

Individualized “Reading Improvement Plans” for students in grades 4-6 who are substantially below gr= ade level in reading.

Additional reading instruction for students= with Reading Improvement Plans (30 hours required).

Retention of students in grades 4 if they a= re reading below the third grade level (Several exceptions to this requirement are specified in the law).

Communication with parents regarding their child’s progress in reading throughout of the school year.<= /o:p>

The support and involvement of all school staff, parents, and community members= is needed for the reading success of ALL our students. READ TO SUCCEED.

Public Notice

The Hume R-8 School D= istrict would like to inform you that:

            =     Public schools in the State of Misso= uri are required to provide a free and appropriate education to all students wi= th disabilities, including those attending private/parochial schools, to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 to 21. The public school assures that to comply with the full educational opportunity goal, services for students 3 to 21 will be fully implemented. Disabilities inclu= de autism, deaf/blindness/visual impairment, emotional disorders, hearing impa= irment and deafness, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairm= ent, other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and young children with a developmental delay.

            =     Public schools in the State of Misso= uri are also required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabili= ties from birth to 21 that reside in the district. This census must be complied = by December of each year. This information is treated as confidential and must include: name of child; parent/legal guardian’s name and address; bir= th date and age of child; the child’s disability; and services provided = to the child. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending public school, please contact the Hume R-8 Special Education Department at 660/643-7411.

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

            =     Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, accordi= ng to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), have the righ= t to know. Upon request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:

Whether the teacher has met the state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.

Whether the teacher is teaching under emerg= ency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licen= sing criteria have been waived.

Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.<= /li>
What baccalaureate degree major the teacher= has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

In addition to the information that parents my request, district must provide to each individu= al parent:

Information on the achievement level of the parent’s child in each of the state academic assessments as requ= ired under this part; and

Timely notice that the parent’s child= has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by= a teacher who is not highly qualified.

Standard Complaint Resolution Proc= edure

For No Child Left Behind Programs<= o:p>

This complaint resolu= tion procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB= ). A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplies, or misinterpreted by school distr= ict personnel or by Department of Education personnel. Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other per= son directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violat= ed, misapplied, or misinterpreted. The written, signed complaint must be filed = and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy: Public Complai= nts, Policy 1480. If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education.= If there is not evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to reso= lve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to= do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution. Any persons directly affected by t= he actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplies= , or misinterpreted by the Department itself. Anyone wishing more information ab= out this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district or Departmental personnel.

Student<= /span>	# of Fines	Total $ Possible (Fine Total / # Students	% of total Possib= le (#fines / class Tot= al) (Subtract from 100)=	Extra $<= /span> Spending $ (5 x tot= al)	$ towards class gif= t
A	0	$75.00	100 %	$75.00	$0
B	0	$75.00	100 %	$75.00	$0
C	5	$75.00	67 %	$50.25	$24.75
D	10	$75.00	17 %	$25.50	$49.50
Class Total	15	$300.00		$225.75	$74.25