HS Handbook

Lathrop High School aspires to provide a passionate environment for student learning that consistently graduates productive citizens
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All Board of Education Policies are subject to review and revision by the Board of Education. The Parent/Student Handbook is not intended to supersede Board of Education Policies. In the event of a conflict between the Handbook and Board policy, the Board policy will control. Copies of the complete Board policies are available for review in the Superintendent’s office at 816-528-7500 and the school web page (schoolweb.Missouri.edu/Lathrop.12.mo.us).

*PLEASE SIGN THIS SHEET AND TURN IN TO THE HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. * THANK YOU!

This Student Handbook has been prepared to assist students in adjusting to school life. The Administration and Board of Education believe that an understanding of the school rules and regulations by each student is necessary in order to create a learning environment.

We suggest that each student discuss the rules and regulations in this handbook with his/her parents or guardians. This will help avoid confusion and misunderstandings.

The acknowledgement by a parent or guardian that a copy of the handbook has been provided is a requirement in order for students to receive their grade cards, as well as using the Internet at LHS.

We are looking forward to great school year. Please feel free to call or visit the school at any time if you wish to discuss or observe your child’s activities.

We have received the 2009-10 Lathrop High School Handbook and acknowledge that our son or daughter has read and understands the policies of Lathrop High School.

All student athletes and their parents/guardians must sign a District Drug Testing Consent Form before participation in Activities at Lathrop that are sanctioned by the Missouri State High School Athletic Association. A copy of the Drug Testing Policy can be obtained in the building offices.

The Lathrop R-II School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Lathrop R-II School District will provide an environment free of sexual harassment. All such policies include grievance procedures. Should a student, parent, staff member, or community person have reason to believe they have been discriminated against or sexually harassed, they should refer to the grievance procedure outlined in the Board of Education policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Two diplomas will be awarded by the Lathrop R-II High School. To earn either diploma, students are required to have passing grades on the Missouri and United States Constitution tests.

Communication Arts…………………………………………………...4 credits

Mathematics…………………………………………………………...3 credits

Science………………………………………………………………..3 credits

Social Studies………………………………………….……………....3 credits

Physical Education………………………………………………….….1 credit

Fine Arts……………………………………………….……………...1 credit

Practical Arts……………………………………………..…………....1 credit

Personal Finance………………………………………………………1/2 credit

Health…………………………………………………………………1/2 credit

Electives……………………………………………………………..…8 credits

TOTAL …………………………………………………………….…25 credits

*Communication Arts (3 courses above C.Arts I)……………….…......4 credits

*Mathematics (3 courses above Algebra I) ………….…………….......4 credits

*Science (2 courses above Biology) …………………………………...4 credits

*Social Studies ……………………………………………….………..4 credits

Physical Education ………………………………………………….…..1 credit

Health…………………………………………….…………………….1/2 credit

Personal Finance…………………………………………..……………1/2 credit

Fine Arts ………………………………………………………………..1 credit

Practical Arts …………………………………………………………....1 credit

Foreign Language (Must be from same language) ………………….…....2 credits

Other Electives: …………………………………………………………4 credits

TOTAL …………………………………………………………….….26 credits

*To earn the Honors Diploma, in addition to the credit and subject requirements, students must maintain a “B” (3.0) average in each core subject area to include: Communication Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Two units of the same foreign language are required.

LHS will only accept up to four elective credits from other/outside district approved and accredited institutions. Core curriculum credits (comm. arts, math, science, social studies) must be earned at LHS. For students transferring to LHS from another school, units of credit completed in the previous school will be accepted or rejected in accordance with the Board of Education policy JECC.

Lathrop High School students will earn ½ unit of graduation credit if they score an “Exceeds Standards” on the End of Course Exam (EOC). The ½ credit would be an elective credit in the respective area achieved. If a student scores an “Exceeds Standards” on the End of Course Exam (EOC) in Communication Arts the student would receive a ½ credit of elective Communication Arts credit. This would be true for Math, Science, and/or Social Studies. The credits would not count toward an Honor’s Diploma. The total additional credits a student could earn would be 2 elective credits. These credits will not be used as part of the state requirements, which currently requires 22 units of credits for a general diploma and 24 credits for college preparatory studies certificate. The building principals and counselors would issue approval of the elective credit. The elective credit will be issued based on previous validated testing information.

To be considered a Sophomore at Lathrop High School a student will have to have earned 6 total credits.

To be considered a Junior at Lathrop High School, a student will have to have earned 12 total credits.

To be considered a Senior at Lathrop High School, a student will have to have earned 18 total credits. If you are not considered a Senior academically (based on credits), you may not participate in senior activities. If a student is ½ credit short of the credit requirement to advance to the next grade level, the student may advance the next school year second semester if they pass all classes first semester.

1. Graduation requirements for a student with a disability receiving special education services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) may be determined according to the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)

2. Students transferring from another accredited Missouri school as a junior or senior who cannot reasonably complete the district's requirements may be permitted to graduate based on the successful completion of a program of studies that would have met the graduation requirements at the school formerly attended, including the requirements of (2) and (3) above.

3. Students who transfer from another state or country or an unaccredited private, public or home school and who are placed in the ninth grade will be required to meet all established graduation requirements. If such a student is placed in the tenth grade or higher, the district will work with the student and the parents/guardians to develop a program of studies that will result in graduation if successfully completed.

4. Eligible students who successfully complete the Missouri Option Program (formerly the GED Option Program) will be awarded a high school diploma.

1. The superintendent or designee is directed to assign credit values for courses offered by or through the school district and to develop formulas and procedures for awarding credit to transfer students who transfer from a district that uses a different standard for awarding credit.

2. Other than courses completed through Missouri Virtual Instruction Program (MoVIP), the district recognizes a maximum of four (4) elective units of credit obtained through accredited schools, including credits earned through correspondence courses or courses delivered primarily through electronic media, such as satellite video, cable video or computer-driven or online courses. For the purposes of this policy, an "accredited school" is MoVIP; a private agency where students with disabilities are placed by a public school; or any school accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or the University of Missouri Committee on Accredited Schools Non-Public (CAS). If a school is located in another state or country, that school must be accredited by that state's or country's department of education, NCA, ISACS or the equivalent agencies.

3. Students may earn advanced-standing credit by successfully completing high-school level courses prior to entering the ninth grade. For students in the graduating class of 2010 and beyond, this advanced-standing credit may be counted toward meeting all graduation requirements, including state minimum requirements. Students graduating prior to 2010 may use advanced-standing credit to meet subject-area requirements and district graduation requirements, but may not count the credit toward meeting the minimum number of credits required by the State Board.

4. The district will waive one (1) unit of academic credit in communication arts, math, science or social studies, whichever is most appropriate, for students who successfully complete an eligible three-unit career/technical program.

5. Students may earn credit for a subject that has been embedded into another subject-area course in accordance with guidelines established by DESE.

6. The district will award credit to students who can demonstrate mastery of competencies for a particular course by successfully completing a district-approved mastery assessment tool.

7. Students may earn credit by other means as approved by the Board and in accordance with law.

Each student will be required to complete the equivalent of five (5) hours per semester of unpaid community service. Students will be required to verify community service through the proper documentation forms that will be located in the counselor’s and high school offices. Community service verification will be turned-in every semester. If a student fails to turn in verification of community service by the end of the first week of the subsequent semester, they will be considered academically ineligible.

Students will be awarded either a diploma or certificate of attendance in accordance with this policy and as permitted by law.

In the interest of encouraging and recognizing outstanding academic achievement, a valedictorian

and salutatorian will be selected for each high school graduating class. The valedictorian and salutatorian will be selected according to the following procedure:

1. The valedictorian will be the student with the highest grade point average who has taken the courses required for the honors diploma. This grade point average will be computed at the end of eight semesters of high school work to two (2) decimal places based on an four (4) point scale.

2. The salutatorian will be the student with the second highest grade point average who has taken the courses required for the honors diploma. This grade point average will be computed at end of eight semesters to two (2) decimal places based on an four (4) point scale.

3. In case of a tie for valedictorian, co-valedictorians will be honored. A salutatorian or salutatorians will also be selected in such a case.

5. To be eligible for valedictorian or salutatorian honors, a student must be enrolled within the school district prior to and continuously following the 10th school day of the student's senior year.

To qualify for the honor roll, a student must be in at least 6 blocks of the 8-block schedule in the Lathrop High School building.

Three levels of achievement will be recognized: Principal’s Honor Roll – Perfect 4.0 GPA. Highest Honor Roll – 3.667 – 3.999 High Honor Roll – 3.333 – 3.666.

An “Academic Letter” will be awarded to students in their Freshman – Senior years who are enrolled in a minimum of six subjects and who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.33 or above for the first three quarters of the school year, with no grades lower that a C. An Honors’ Night will be held in the spring of each year to honor academic letter winners. Standards and requirements are subject to revisions, updates and changes after publication time.

LHS has a building-wide grading scale. In addition, LHS uses the 4.0 point scale

Grade reports are issued following each nine-week period. Midterms will be mailed out at approximately each halfway date of each quarter to every student.

Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability may be determined according the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

All public schools are required to provide a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities, including those attending private/parochial schools, beginning on the child’s third birthday through age twenty one (21), regardless of the child’s disability. Disabilities include: Learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, speech disorders (voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health impaired, multi-handicapped, deaf/blind, autism, early childhood special education, and traumatic brain injury.

All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect and review personally identifiable information collected and used or maintained by the district relating to their children. Parents have the right to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or the rights of their children. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the State Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

The district has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of Special Education and this plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Public schools in the state of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth through age twenty one (21) who reside in the district or whose parent/legal guardian resides in the district. This census is complied as of December 1 each year. This information is treated as confidential and submitted to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Information to be collected includes: Name of each child, parent/legal guardian’s name and address, birth date and disability.

Should the district fail to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold state aid until the census is submitted. If you should have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability who is not attending public school, please contact your school district.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:

One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. §1232h, requires Lathrop R-II School District to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams and screenings.

Complaint Resolution Procedure
For No Child Left Behind Programs

This complaint resolution 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 district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.

Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person 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 violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.

The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy: (insert your individual district’s policy here such as submitting to the superintendent, board president, etc.)

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 resolve 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 the 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 about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district or Department personnel.

Students will be served a hot breakfast and lunch during a school day. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:05 daily. Students will be served lunch in three shifts and must have money in their lunch account in order to eat. Letters will be sent to update parents on lunch accounts and balances in them. LHS does participate in the free/reduced lunch program. Forms are given out to all students. Lunch money will be taken in the office from 8:10 – 8:20 daily. Students will not be allowed to charge a la carte items, this includes nachos, ice cream, extra milk, or extra entrée. Free and Reduced lunch includes (1) hot lunch/salad bar and (1) milk, ANY OTHER ITEMS WILL BE CHARGED AT THE FULL PRICE. If you wish to purchase a la carte items please make sure you have money in your lunch account. All lunch charges must be paid in full before your name is taken off the PB & J list. The cost of lunch is $1.75. Students will not be able to charge a lunch on another student’s lunch account.

A student has no more than two class sessions at the start of each semester in which to request a drop, add, or change classes without penalty. After two days, the student is then expected to remain in class for the remainder of the semester. There are no guarantees for approval.

Finals will be given to all students in all classes at the end of each semester. These assessments will count for 20% of the semester grade. The final will be a comprehensive, covering all material that has been studied during the semester. The final will be a test, project, demonstration, or problem solving activity to be determined by each individual teacher. Students will be allowed to exempt from finals in classes which they have a “C” or better grade and based upon specific qualifications to be determined and updated as needed. Due to DESE requirements, students will not be allowed to exempt from finals that are End of Course (EOC) exams. These qualifications are posted below:

     Lathrop High School is fully aware that sometimes it is necessary for a student to be absent, but we also know that absences, especially tardies, should be kept to an absolute minimum. Studies show there is a direct connection between good attendance and classroom success. We feel the most valuable benefits of high school are found in daily classroom attendance. Making up work is, at best, less than an adequate substitute for a true teaching-learning experience, which can only take place when the student is present in the classroom.
     In dealing with attendance and tardies, as well as in all other areas, it is important that parents and the professional staff at LHS work together as partners. The Assistant Principal and the high school secretary will be in charge of attendance records and will work closely with students, parents, and staff on this important aspect of schooling. In that regard, we believe that maximum attendance and minimum tardies can be achieved when school officials and parents work together.
     The importance of the parents’ role in minimizing absences, and thereby greatly increasing the likelihood of their child’s success in school, cannot be overstated. Except in limited circumstances, school attendance is compulsory for children between the ages of 7-16 years of age. State law requires parents or guardians to cause such children to attend school on a regular basis. A parent’s failure to comply with the compulsory attendance laws is considered educational neglect, which is subject to criminal penalties. The school district will refer any case of suspected educational neglect to the appropriate authorities for investigation and prosecution.
     With the belief that good attendance is critically important and directly related to academic success and achievement, the following policy on attendance definitions have been established to encourage good attendance and punctuality to classes.

Tardies are defined as not being in class when the bell rings and/or missing class time up to 20 minutes of a class period (beginning, end, or during to get required materials such as books, paper, or writing material). Missing more than 20 minutes of any 90 minute block or 10 minutes of a 45 minute block is considered absence. Tardies to class are unacceptable at anytime unless a teacher signs a permission slip to excuse a tardy to go to the next class.

If a student is late for school or class and is issued a tardy. The handbook defines three tardies equal to one unexcused absence. One unexcused absence requires the student to serve one day of TDC. Therefore the following consequences will result:

9^th Tardy = One day TDC and 7 days of ineligibility from extra curricular activities.

12^th Tardy = One Day OSS and 7 days of illegibility from extra curricular activities.

Every third tardy from this point on equals 1 day OSS and 7 days of illegibility from extra curricular activities.

Students will be given the opportunity to work off tardies through community service to be performed at the school. For each hour of community service, the student may work off one tardy. This option is available for tardies 1-6. For any tardy after number six, the students may not have the option to work the tardies off. Continual Excessive Tardies will be handled by Administration on an individual basis. Administration may exchange equivalent community service hours for OSS days for excessive tardies based on an administration and parent and student agreement.

Seniors who will be attending a post-high school institution will be given one visit per semester, however the visitation cannot take place the final ten days of either semester. These visits must be pre-arranged through the building principal and counselor at least 48 hours in advance or will be denied and unexcused. Documentation from the college will need to be provided on a form provided to the students.

Pre-arranged absences can be excused at times with some planning. If you have any questions whether your absence should be pre-arranged please check with your administration.

ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOL IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE STUDENTS AND TO THE OVERALL SUCCESS OF LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL.

LHS will make every attempt to be creative in rewarding students for good attendance with various types of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semesterly, and yearly awards/prizes as funding is available to do this. Parents are encouraged to contact LHS with any good ideas.

No one may leave school during the school day without first coming to the office to receive a dismissal slip. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Any student leaving without such a dismissal slip will be considered truant. In addition, students are expected to check in through the office when they arrive to school past the 8:05 start time. Repeated violations will result in disciplinary action being taken. The school day is considered to begin when a student boards his/her school bus or when he/she physically enters the school grounds if using another form of transportation. Students leaving LHS due to being sick will not be allowed back in school on the same day.

Students cannot leave the school grounds in the morning after being dropped off the bus.

Students are to vacate the building by 3:15 daily unless under direct staff supervision.

Academic Misconduct is fundamental to the activities and principles of Lathrop High School. All members of the academic community must be confident that each person’s work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented. Collaborative projects assume serious contributions by all members. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences that could lead to failure of the class. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting or collaboration, consult the course instructor.

Because high school continues to be a learning experience, Lathrop High School will use two categories of plagiarism.

1. Accidental plagiarism is the improper handling of quotations and paraphrases without a deliberate attempt to deceive. If the plagiarism is accidental, the student may correct and rewrite the paper, but will be penalized a letter grade.

2. Deliberate plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another are one’s own. It includes copying the work of another, or following the work of another as a guide to ideas and expression that are then presented as one’s own. If work is plagiarized, the student will not receive credit for the work. At the teacher’s discretion, if the student wants to re-write the assignment, a 75% is the highest grade possible.

Any plagiarism will be documented and referred to the principal. The first offense will be handled as stated above and parents will be contacted. The second offense will be documented, parents contacted, and the student will receive a zero for the assignment with no chance for correction and one day ISS. The third offense will be documented, parents contacted, and the student will receive a zero with no chance for correction and one day 0SS.

The Hill, Peoples Transportation Company, provides bus service. Service is provided for students who live one mile or more from school. It is important that children ride the bus consistently because state financial aid is based on actual days transported. Students who do not observe the rules and do not obey the driver will NOT be permitted to ride the bus.

2. Students should conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting for the bus.

3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the school bus -

1. The driver is in charge of all passengers while they are riding, loading, or unloading from the bus.

6. Students shall remain seated until the bus has fully stopped at its destination.

9. Animals or pets, boom box radios, glass objects, etc; are not permitted on the bus.

12. The student responsible for the damage must pay for any damage to a bus by a student.

14. Fighting, obscene language, and insubordination are not permitted on the bus.

15. No weapons of any type or any object that may harm another student shall be carried on the bus.

16. No smoking, chewing of tobacco, lighting of matches, liquor or alcohol or illegal drugs shall be carried on or consumed on the bus.

1. Cross the road, when necessary, after getting off the bus in front of the bus at least ten feet from the bus. Pupils should be sure no traffic is approaching. Students should wait for a signal from the driver before crossing.

2. Do not run along side of the bus or hang on to it in anyway, CLEAR the bus path as soon as possible.

THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF TOO MANY ARE INVOLVED IN BUS TRANSPORTATION TO EXPECT ANYTHING BUT THE BEST BEHAVIOR

Any offense committed by a student on a District owned or contracted bus shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student’s assigned school. In addition, bus-riding privileges may be suspended or revoked in accordance to this policy. In the event the misconduct is severe, the steps below may be accelerated.

The Assistant Principal and Principal will handle bus discipline issues in cooperation with the district Transportation Director and Board of Education Policies.

1. First written notice – Parents must sign slip before the student is allowed to ride the bus.

Assistant Principal and Transportation Director conferences with the student involved.

5. Fifth written notice – Suspended for the rest of the semester from riding the bus.

*No student serving an out-of-school suspension shall be allowed to ride the bus during the suspension.

Student self-discipline shall be regarded as the primary order of discipline in the school. The Lathrop Schools will take the proper disciplinary actions when students disrupt the learning environment. Students who choose not to behave are an infringement of the teachers’ and students’ rights.

All personnel in charge of the care of students are authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school or on any property of the school or any bus going to or returning from school and to be in charge of all discipline during school-sponsored activities at any location, home or away.

School personnel are charged by the Board of Education with the responsibility of maintaining proper discipline. For sufficient causes, a principal may suspend a student for a period not to exceed 10 days and the superintendent for a period not to exceed 180 days. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent and the approval of the Board, a student may be expelled from the school as prescribed by law.

Teachers are in charge of their own classroom discipline. Their discipline policies and classroom management plans will be turned in and approved by the building principals in their course syllabus.

Detentions: Before and after school detentions may be used. Students are required to report on time and to do school work during detention in order for their time to count. Extra-Curricular Activities are not an excuse to miss detentions. (Teachers assigning detentions according to their classroom management plans will be in charge of the detention times.)

9^th Hour: A 9^th Hour assignment will be held after school from 3:05-4:05 or from 7:00-8:00 am. Students are required to report on time and will be offered tutoring during this time. They are also expected to bring class work to be completed during this time. Students will be expected to attend a 9^th Hour the day after they have received their assignment unless arrangements have been made with the Assistant Principal. If a student fails to attend a 9^th Hour assignment they will receive an automatic one-Day ISS assignment to be served the next day. Extra-Curricular Activities are not an excuse to miss detentions.

Tone of Decency Center (TDC): Students who receive this consequence will serve a full day of school in an alternative location. Students are responsible for completing regular class assignments during TDC and will receive full credit. Study and organizational skills will be taught in TDC.

Out of School Suspension: Absence shall be unexcused and all work can be turned in at 50% credit the day after the student returns from the suspension. Tests and projects can be turned in at 100% credit. No student shall be allowed to attend or participate in extra curricular activities while under suspension from school

As a result of student choices that lead to disciplinary consequences, the aforementioned forms of discipline will create some mild to some definite student inconvenience. We ask that parents and guardians work with us in making sure students are held accountable for their behavior at LHS.

It is essential that the district maintain a classroom environment that allows teachers to communicate effectively with all students in the class and allows all students in the class to learn. To assist district staff in maintaining the necessary classroom environment, the Board of Education has created a discipline code that addresses the consequences, including suspension or expulsion, for students whose conduct is prejudicial to good order and discipline in the schools or impairs the morale or good conduct of other students. The Board authorizes the immediate removal of a student upon a finding by a principal or superintendent that the student poses a threat of harm to self or others, as evidenced by the prior conduct of such student. Any such removal will be subject to the appropriate due process procedures and in accordance with law.

These policies, regulations and procedures will apply to all students in attendance in district instructional and support programs as well as at school-sponsored activities. All district staff are required to enforce these policies, regulations and procedures in a manner that is fair and developmentally appropriate and that considers the student and the individual circumstances involved.

Off-campus misconduct that adversely affects the educational climate will also be subject to these policies, regulations and procedures. Students who have been charged, convicted or pled guilty in a court of general jurisdiction for commission of a felony may be suspended in accordance with law.

Building principals are responsible for the development of additional regulations and procedures regarding student conduct needed to maintain proper behavior in schools under their supervision.

Teachers have the authority and responsibility to make and enforce necessary rules for internal governance in the classroom, subject to review by the building principal. The Board expects each teacher to maintain a satisfactory standard of conduct in the classroom.

All employees of the district shall annually receive instruction related to the specific contents of the district’s discipline policy and any interpretations necessary to implement the provisions of the policy in the course of their duties including, but not limited to, approved methods of dealing with acts of school violence, disciplining students with disabilities and instruction in the necessity and requirements for confidentiality.

The comprehensive discipline policy of the district is composed of this policy and includes, but is not limited to, the following policies, procedures and regulations: JG-R, JGA, JGB, JGD, JGE and JGF. A copy of the district's comprehensive discipline policy will be provided to every student and parent or guardian of every student at the beginning of each school year and will be available in the superintendent's office during normal business hours.

Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures and/or forms for related information.

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster student responsibility, respect for others, and to provide for the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense that may result in disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses which, if committed by a student, will result in the imposition of a certain disciplinary action. Any conduct not included herein, or an aggravated circumstance of any offense or an action involving a combination of offenses may result in disciplinary consequences that extend beyond this code of conduct as determined by the principal, superintendent and/or Board of Education. In extraordinary circumstances where the minimum consequence is judged by the superintendent or designee to be manifestly unfair or not in the interest of the district, the superintendent or designee may reduce the consequences listed in this policy, as allowed by law. This code includes, but is not necessarily limited to, acts of students on school property, including playgrounds, parking lots and school transportation, or at a school activity, whether on or off school property.

It is the policy of the Lathrop R-II School District to report all crimes occurring on school grounds to law enforcement, including, but not limited to, the crimes the district is required to report in accordance with law.

The following acts, regardless of whether they are committed by juveniles, are subject to this reporting requirement:

The principal shall also notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and superintendent if a student is discovered to possess a controlled substance or weapon in violation of the district's policy.

In addition, the superintendent shall notify the appropriate division of the juvenile or family court upon suspension for more than ten (10) days or expulsion of any student who the district is aware is under the jurisdiction of the court.

The principal, designee or other administrators or school staff will maintain all discipline records as deemed necessary for the orderly operation of the schools. In addition, any offense that constitutes a "serious violation of the district's discipline policy" must be documented in the student's discipline record in accordance with law. Policy JGF defines a "serious violation of the district's discipline policy" as one (1) or more of the following acts if committed by a student enrolled in the district:

2. Any offense that occurs on school property, on school transportation or at any school activity and that is required by law to be reported to law enforcement officials.

3. Any offense that results in an out-of-school suspension for more than ten (10) school days.

All students who are suspended or expelled are prohibited from being on school property for any reason unless permission is granted by the superintendent or designee.

Any student who is suspended for any offenses listed in ' 160.261, RSMo., or any act of violence or drug-related activity defined by policy JGF as a serious violation of school discipline shall not be allowed to be within 1,000 feet of any public school in the district unless one (1) of the following conditions exist:

If a student violates this prohibition he or she may be suspended or expelled in accordance with the offense, "Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension," listed below.

The following are descriptions of prohibited conduct as well as potential consequences for violation. In addition to the consequences specified here, school officials will notify law enforcement and document violations in the student's discipline file pursuant to law and Board policy.

1. Arson--Starting or attempting to start a fire or causing or attempting to cause an explosion.

3. Automobile/Vehicle Misuse--Uncourteous or unsafe driving on or around school property, unregistered parking, failure to move vehicle at the request of school officials, failure to follow directions given by school officials or failure to follow established rules for parking or driving on school property.

4. Bullying (see Board policy JFCF)--Repeated and systematic intimidation, harassment and attacks on a student or multiple students, perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats, extortion or theft, damaging property, and exclusion from a peer group.

5. Bus or Transportation Misconduct (see Board policy JFCC)--Any offense committed by a student on transportation provided by or through the district shall be punished in the same manner as if the offense had been committed at the student's assigned school. In addition, transportation privileges may be suspended or revoked.

6. Dishonesty--Any act of lying, whether verbal or written, including forgery.

7. Disrespectful or Disruptive Conduct or Speech (see Board policy AC if illegal harassment or discrimination is involved)--Verbal, written, pictorial or symbolic language or gesture that is directed at any person and that is rude, vulgar, defiant, in violation of district policy or considered inappropriate in educational settings or that materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where it is protected by law.

First Offense:

1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense:

1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

9. Extortion--Threatening or intimidating any person for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value.

First Offense:

Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

10. Failure to Meet Conditions of Suspension--Coming within 1,000 feet of any public school in the district while on suspension for an offense that requires reporting to law enforcement or for an act of school violence or drug-related activity defined by district policy as a serious violation of the district's discipline policy. See section of this regulation entitled, "Prohibition against Being on or near School Property during Suspension."

In determining whether to suspend or expel a student, consideration shall be given to whether the student poses a threat to the safety of any child or school employee and whether the student's presence within 1,000 feet of the school is disruptive to the educational process or undermines the effectiveness of the school's disciplinary policy.

First Offense:

Verbal warning, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense:

Verbal warning, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

11. False Alarms--Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports; communicating a threat or false report for the purpose of frightening, disturbing, disrupting or causing the evacuation or closure of school property.

First Offense:

Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense:

Restitution. In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

12. Fighting (see also, AAssault/Threats of Violence@)--Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.

First Offense:

Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

13. Hazing (see Board policy JFCF) B Any willful activity, on or off school grounds, that recklessly, intentionally or knowingly endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purposes of initiation or admission into or continued membership in any organization, including all student organizations or school-sponsored organizations. Hazing also includes activities that put another in a ridiculous, humiliating or disconcerting position. Hazing occurs even when all students involved are willing participants.

All violations are cumulative and include the student=s secondary enrollment history (grades 9-12) in Lathrop R-II School District. Students will be subject to the following:

First Offense:

2 day school suspension and 1 game/event suspension at the highest level of competition.

Second Offense:

3B5 day school suspension and 3 game/event suspension at the highest level of competition.

Third Offense:

5B10 day school suspension and loss of all extracurricular participation and attendance at extracurricular events for 365 days.

Subsequent Offense:

Recommendation for long-term suspension/expulsion; no further eligibility for extracurricular activities.

A student may be disciplined above and beyond the consequences listed if the superintendent determines that the behavior is serious.

Competition at any level will not be permitted until all consequences have been completed.

14. Public Display of Affection--Physical contact that is inappropriate for the school setting, including, but not limited to, kissing and groping.

First Offense:

Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

15. Sexual Harassment (see Board policy AC)

a. Use of unwelcome verbal, written or symbolic language based on gender or of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student's educational environment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to, sexual jokes or comments, requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome sexual advances.

First Offense:

Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense:

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

b. Unwelcome physical contact based on gender or of a sexual nature when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student's educational performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, touching or fondling of the genital areas, breasts or undergarments, regardless of whether or not the touching occurred through or under clothing.

First Offense:

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

Subsequent Offense:

11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

16. Technology Misconduct (See Board policy EHB and procedure EHB-AP)

a. Attempting, regardless of success, to gain unauthorized access to a technology system or information; to use district technology to connect to other systems in evasion of the physical limitations of the remote system; to copy district files without authorization; to interfere with the ability of others to utilize district technology; to secure a higher level of privilege without authorization; to introduce computer viruses, hacking tools, or other disruptive/destructive programs onto or using district technology; or to evade or disable a filtering/blocking device.

First Offense:

Restitution. Principal/Student conference, loss of user privileges, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Restitution. Loss of user privileges, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

b. Using, displaying or turning on pagers, phones, personal digital assistants, personal laptops or any other electronic communication devices during the regular school day, including instructional class time, class change time, breakfast or lunch.

First Offense:

Confiscation, principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Confiscation, principal/student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

c. Violation other than those listed in "a," Ab,@ or of Board policy EHB and procedure EHB-AP.

First Offense:

Restitution. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Restitution. Loss of user privileges, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

17. Theft--Theft, attempted theft or knowing possession of stolen property.

First Offense:

Return of or restitution for property. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Return of or restitution for property. 1-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

18. Tobacco

a. Possession of any tobacco products on school grounds, school transportation or at any school activity.

First Offense:

Confiscation of tobacco product. Principal/Student conference, detention, or in-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Confiscation of tobacco product. Detention, in-school suspension, or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.

b. Use of any tobacco products on school grounds, school transportation or at any school activity.

First Offense:

Confiscation of tobacco product. Principal/Student conference, detention, in-school suspension, or 1-3 days out-of-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Confiscation of tobacco product. In-school suspension or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension.

19. Truancy (see Board policy JED)--Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardians and/or the school administration; excessive non-justifiable absences, even with the consent of parents/guardians.

First Offense:

Principal/Student conference, detention, or 1-3 days in-school suspension.

Subsequent Offense:

Detention or 3-10 days in-school suspension.

After the 10^th truancy or unexcused absence from school during a single semester, the student will be subject to 1-180 day out-of-school suspension or expulsion.

20. Unauthorized Entry--Entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility, office, locker, or other area that is locked or not open to the general public; entering or assisting any other person to enter a district facility through an unauthorized entrance; assisting unauthorized persons to enter a district facility through any entrance.

21. Vandalism (see Board policy ECA)--Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff or students.

a. Possession or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C. ' 921, 18 U.S.C. ' 930(g)(2) or ' 571.010, RSMo, which is customarily used for attack or defense against another person; any instrument or device used to inflict physical injury to another person.

b. Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. ' 921 or any instrument or device defined in ' 571.010, RSMo. or any instrument or device defined as a dangerous weapon in 18 U.S.C. ' 930(g)(2).

ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

The Lathrop R-II School District and the Plattsburg School District have combined resources to provide our two districts with an Alternative School. This is a part of our school district but is located in the city of Plattsburg. Students with chronic disciplinary issues as well as those students with major policy violations may be assigned to the Alternative School. A student may be assigned for as little as nine weeks or up to the entire school year. Every effort will be made to work with the students and parents, but ultimately the school district will decide if a student will need to attend the Alternative School. Transportation to and from Plattsburg may be provided by the school district.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR LATHROP HIGH SCHOOL

As approved by the Lathrop R-II School Board of Education

Eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities is a privilege that is attained by meeting the following standards. Only by abiding by all these standards can you be eligible to take part in extra-curricular activities. These standards are to be used along with those set forth by the MSHAA.

The following eligibility standards are not to be used as a minimum. They are not intended to replace higher standards that are already in force, such as those for NHS, Student Council, etc. All eligibility is determined quarterly. It applies to all extra-curricular activities including athletics, clubs, and organizations.

1. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 subjects for a full time student and 3 subjects for a part-time student, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter, without any grades of “F”, to be fully eligible. A student who receives three or more F’s in one quarter will automatically become ineligible. Students who have earned 2 F’s or less, or have earned below a 2.0 GPA will be placed on academic probation for the quarter.

2. A list of those students not meeting the above standards will be given to each teacher, as soon as possible after the end of each quarter, with a letter being sent to parents as well. These students will be placed on probation, with participation allowed the following quarter so long as the following standards are met:

A. Students on academic probation will have to maintain and prove their eligibility on a week-by-week basis through the process of “green slipping”. Green Slip expectations are listed below.

1. Students are expected to get a green slip from the high school office and see teachers to get grades in all of their respective classes.

2. Students are required to green slip on MONDAY of each week and turn the green slip into their coach who then turns it into the principal by 3:30 on Monday to prove they are eligible for the next week. (Tuesday AM to Tuesday AM) All teachers must sign the green slip and provide the student’s current grade in each class at LHS. If a teacher was out of the building on Monday and a current grade cannot be retrieved, the grade from the previous week will be used.

3. Students who miss the deadline will be ineligible for the next week of competition unless an excused absence occurred. If the absence is excused, the previous week’s grades will be used to verify eligibility status.

3. Failure to remove oneself from probation will result in that student being ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activity for the following quarter. The student is to use his/her time during this quarter to re-establish his/her eligibility. He/she will remain ineligible until this is done.

4. Eighth Graders entering High School must also meet High School eligibility requirements per district standards. If they do not meet our academic requirements they will enter high school on academic probation and will be required to green slip.

5. In order for student to remain eligible for extra-curricular activities, they will also be expected to behave as good citizens. Students who are habitually absent or late to class, who create problems in class or out of the classroom, who must be continually spoken to, may find themselves ineligible because of their actions alone.

No student is to participate in any activity, including practices of any kind, if he/she has an unexcused absence from school (SEE ATTENDANCE POLICY) on the day of the activity. (THIS WILL INCLUDE BEING IN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FOR A WEEKEND ACTIVITY, PRACTICE, ETC) The student may participate if they have an excused absence and have contacted the office prior to 9:00 am to make arrangements with the office and receive permission to do so in emergency and unique situations only, or, by administrative approval. *This is also applicable to student spectators as well. *

6. Those students who have an IEP program on file will receive special consideration in that they must make standard progress in all their subjects.

7. Extra-curricular activities will be those organized and supervised activities conducted under the auspices of the school district, which primarily involve students in activities occurring outside academic class time, for which no units of credit are awarded. These activities will provide for individual, small group and/or student body participation.

8. Any student enrolling in school after the first eleven days of the school year will be placed on probation for that quarter until an official transcript is received. Should a student enroll after the fourth (4^th) week of a particular quarter, he/she will be on probation through the following quarter also. Once an official transcript is received, the status of that student will be reviewed.

9. Students must be academically and behaviorally eligible for activities to be a candidate for Home Coming/ Spring Fling/ Barn Warming King or Queen Candidates.

10. It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with these requirements

MISSOURI STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MSHSAA)

Interscholastic Activities – Academic Eligibility Standards

LHS does have, in addition to the parent/student handbook an activities handbook that is to be distributed to students by the coach or sponsor of the activity disclosing more specific information about the particular sport or activity being participated in.

LHS students wishing to participate in any extra-curricular activity – either during or after school hours –must meet the following state and district criteria.

1. The student participant must have been in school attendance on the day of the event. Students who miss class on the date of a contest without being excused by the school principal will not be considered eligible on that date. In addition, a student must be present the day after an event unless they have been excused by a school authority by 9:00 am. If a student does not notify the school by 9:00 am the day after an extra-curricular event they will not be able to participate that day or in the following competition.

2. The student participant must maintain the appropriate academic standards. A beginning ninth-grade student who failed more than two subjects for the previous semester shall be ineligible for one semester.

Students enrolled in grades 9-12 must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending courses that offer a minimum of 2.5 units of credit, and must have earned 2.5 units of credit the preceding semester (6@LHS). Credits earned or completed after the close of the semester or in summer school will not fulfill this requirement. The student must be making satisfactory progress toward graduation, as determined by the individual school policies and Board policy. A student enrolled in a fall course of a special education program and who made satisfactory progress the preceding semester will also be eligible. Credits earned after the close of the semester will not count as having been earned the preceding semester.

To be eligible for participation in athletics and cheerleading, a student must comply with regulations established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), the student must:

1. Be a good citizen in the school and community

2. Have entered school within the first eleven days of the semester.

3. Not have competed for nor received cash or merchandise awards for participating in an athletic contest in any sport a student wishes to participate in as a representative of the school. Only awards that are symbolic in nature, such as medals, ribbons, trophies, plaques, etc; may be accepted.

4. Not have reached their 19^th birthday prior to July 1 of this school year.

5. Not have competed under an assumed name.

6. Attend a public high school in the district in which his or her parents live or meet other residence standards.

7. Not have completed graduation from a four-year high school or its equivalent, or had an early release granted.

8. Attend the eighth semester immediately following the student’s seventh semester.

9. Not have competed at any time as a member of a junior college or senior college team.

10. Not practice for or participate with a non-school team or in any organized non-school athletic competition during the same season in which the student is a member of the school team in the same sport. The student may participate on a school team and a non-school team in different sports during the same season, provided no school time is missed and provided the student does not practice for the non-school team or participate in organized non-school athletic competition on the same day that the student practices with or competes for the school team without approval of the school administrator.

11. Not transfer from one high school or another because of being influenced to do so for athletic or activity purposes. Transferring from one school to another because of being influenced by any person to do so will make students ineligible for one full year. If a student transfers to another school, they will be ineligible for one calendar year unless there is corresponding change of residence by the parent(s) or guardian(s), or unless other exceptions to this rule are met.

12. Not attend for more than two weeks any specialized camp for any one sport in which the student receives instruction or coaching from a member of the coaching staff of the school the student attends or will attend the following year.

13. Not attend summer specialized sports camp involving a fall season sport after July 31.

14. Have the principal certify his/her name on a standard form five days in advance of the date of the contest in which the student will compete in.

15. Not compete against seventh and eighth grade students in a sport where he/she has been promoted to the senior high squad and has participated in a contest in any sport in which students above the ninth grade also play. Any student who falls under this category will not be eligible for further competition against seventh and eighth grade students in that sport.

16. Not commit an act that may be interpreted as un-sportsmanlike conduct while playing or attending a high school activity.

Eligibility to participate in school activities is a privilege granted if a student meets these standards. It is not an inherent right. A student shall not be considered eligible while under suspension. A student who is expelled or who withdraws from school shall not be eligible for 365 days. These eligibility requirements must be met by girls as well as boys who compete interscholastically.

ACTIVITY CARDS

Activity cards, good for admission to all home athletic events, excluding tournaments, throughout the school year are available in the Principal’s or Superintendent’s office at the following prices: $40.00 per adult single, $30.00 per student single, and $110.00 for a family pass.

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER PRESS TIME OF HANDBOOK.

ATHLETIC LETTERS

Any student athlete who receives a varsity letter will be awarded a large “L” plus an insignia of the sport in which the letter was earned. A bar will also be awarded for that year and for every year thereafter that the student letters. Selection of the students lettering will be made by the coaches of the sport in which the letter is given. Coaches will select their own lettering policy in cooperation and approval of the athletic director and building principal.

GENERAL POLICIES

HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

Any intimidation, ridicule or insult that is based on a reason listed in school district policy (AC), including sex or race, is to be reported to the non-discrimination compliance coordinator. In addition, unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favors and other unwelcome verbal, non-verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature can contribute to rendering an environment hostile, and thereby discriminatory, on the basis of sex. A person’s age and the relationship between parties are factors, which can make conduct unwelcome even in the absence of an obvious negative reaction by the victim. The harasser and the victim need not be of a different sex, race, etc; all grievances will be handled to procedures established by Board Policy.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Students must have immunizations against diphtheria, polio, rubeola, mumps, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and rubella to legally attend LHS in accordance with Missouri State Law. Immunizations are available through the Clinton County Health Department in Plattsburg at (816) 539-2144.

SIGNS AND POSTERS

All signs, posters, etc; must be approved by the principal in advance. LHS asks that you do not use masking tape, but clear tape for signs. These must be taken down 24 hours after the event.

REFRESHMENTS DURING CLASS

Students will not be allowed to have POP, juice, Gatorade, or other carbonated beverages during class. The principal may approve drink in class for special occasions as long as prior approval has been granted. Students will only be allowed to bring water to a class as refreshment. Students will only be allowed to purchase drinks before or after school or during lunch. In addition, students will not be allowed food in the classroom.

CLASS AND CLUB MEETINGS

Specific dates each year will be set aside for class and club meetings. Any meetings that need to be held at other times will be before or after school hours. It will be necessary to schedule meetings with the principal. If the meeting is not scheduled with the principal it will not be held.

SEMINAR

Purpose: The purpose of seminar is to provide a directed and highly structured work and tutoring time for students. Students may use this time to get extra help or practice in their classes. Seminar time is also a means of preserving class time by scheduling activities that are currently taking valuable instructional time away from our classes and students’ education. Seminar will also be used as an advisory time to discuss critical and/or contemporary student issues. Seminar will provide a 90 minute seminar period every 6^th Block. Each seminar teacher would have approximately 20 students in their seminar block. The students would be divided equally by grade level per seminar. For example, each seminar would have 5 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 5 juniors, and 5 seniors.

Appropriate Seminar Activities:

Club/Class Meetings: Each club will have a scheduled time to meet during seminar.
Pictures will be schedules as much as possible during seminar periods.
Health screenings will take place as much as possible during seminar.
Assemblies will be scheduled during seminars.
PLATO can be run effectively during seminar.
Small Group counseling sessions can be incorporated into seminar.
Writing\Technology\Library Media Centers will be provided for student use.
Safety Drills will be conducted during seminar.
A Reading program can thrive during seminar. Require students to read 20 minutes every seminar period for example.

ZAP

(Zeros Aren’t Permitted)

Some high school students struggle with organizational skills and have difficulty turning in acceptable homework. This not only affects the student’s grade, but it also means the student may not have learned the information, and at the very least puts him/her further behind in the class. The program will help students by improving their overall grade and by improving study and work habits that will help them the rest of their lives. The program works like this: Teachers will only take late work from students if it is completed in conjunction with this program. If a student does not have the homework completed, or fails to do it to the best of his/her ability (determined by the teacher’s discretion) the student will be “Zapped”. The “Zapped” student will be required to complete the assignment during Seminar on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Twenty percent will be deducted from the work because it is late, however that is much better than receiving a zero. Anyone who chooses to not complete work will continue to receive zeros.

Students will be “Zapped” whenever they do not turn in an assignment when it is due. If a student is missing an assignment on Friday afternoon or Monday morning, she/he will be zapped on Monday during seminar. If a student is missing an assignment on Monday afternoon, Tuesday all day or Wednesday morning, he/she will be zapped on Wednesday during seminar. If a student is missing an assignment on Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning, he/she will be zapped on Friday during seminar.

All freshmen and any upper classman whose parents request it will be eligible for the ZAP program. If a freshman parent does not want their student to be part of the ZAP program, written notification from the parent/guardian will need to be submitted to the office and the student will not have to partake in the program. If a student does not comply with the ZAP teacher and complete work during the ZAP seminar, the student will be issued a detention and be asked to complete work during the detention.

After a student has served 5 detentions in a given semester for not completing any assignment in ZAP, the student will no longer be eligible for ZAP. A meeting with the parents will be scheduled to see if an alternative approach would be better. A student may be reinstated in ZAP if an acceptable arrangement can be reached between the school administration and the parents.

LATE HOMEWORK POLICY

The late homework policy only applies to homework assigned to be done outside of the classroom. Late work will be accepted at the discretion of the teacher for a 20% deduction, but will not be accepted by any teacher more than one week from the assigned date.

EXCUSES FROM CLASSES

Students are not to be out of class during class time unless the teacher is convinced that it is an extreme emergency. Each teacher will have one hall pass the student will carry to the destination. Students will not be permitted to leave class unless they have a hall pass. The student must also sign out of the class on a classroom log

FIRE AND EMERGENCY DRILLS

Drills will be conducted throughout the school year for emergencies, including fire and tornado. Plans for evacuating the building will be posted, and each faculty member is to be familiar with the evacuation plans for his/her area and review this with his/her classes periodically throughout the year.

PROCEDURE FOR HEAD LICE (PEDICULUS)

*In case of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), the following will occur:

The school nurse will examine suspected or reported cases in the health room.
If nits are present, parent or guardian will be notified. Each infestation should be recorded in a notebook. The following information should be entered: Name, sex, grade, teacher, and the date the infestation was discovered, and the date the student returned to school after successful treatment. Brothers and sisters or other family members should be checked. *A new entry should be made in the book each time a new infestation is found even if the child has previously been treated and declared free of head lice.
Homeroom classroom if infected child will be checked.
Student will be sent home with parent or guardian after they (parent or guardian) have been shown nits.
A letter of explanation and recommendation will be sent to the parent or guardian to contact their doctor, health department or pharmacist.
After following recommendations of the doctor, health department, or pharmacist; using the medicated shampoo; and combing the hair nits free, the student may return to school. The child should be accompanied by the parent or guardian, or have a signed note indicating the treatment has been done, as well as, the box from the medication for the proof of treatment. The school nurse will inspect all children before their return to the classroom. If the child’s hair is not free of nits, or no evidence of shampoo treatment is given, the child will be sent home.
If the child has not been satisfactorily treated, he/she should be refused admission to school and sent home with a second letter, all infected persons should be retreated in 8 to 10 days to kill newly hatched lice. Proof of the second treatment is required and the child should be rechecked for lice. Proof is done by bringing the medication box.
In classrooms where head lice have been confirmed, notices will be sent home with those students alerting parents to the problem. NOTE: It should be understood that head lice do not carry disease, nor does their presence indicate that your child is unclean. However, to prevent further spread in the school, THIS CONDITION MUST BE TREATED ASAP.
If a child returns untreated or becomes infested a third time, the principal will request a direct follow-up by the local county health department.

ILLNESS OR INJURY

Any illness or injury will be reported to the principal’s office and nurse immediately. Students who become ill at school are to have their teacher check with the nurse’s office requesting permission to see the nurse. Accident forms should be filed with the principal’s office for any student who is injured by the staff member directly supervising the student at the time of injury.

Students may be sent home from school for health reasons if temperature is over 100.0, or there is confirmed vomiting, student has diarrhea, head injury occurred, serious injury or illness is evident or head lice/nits have been confirmed in the students hair.

Students should not return to school until they are fever free for 24 hours.

If a student requires medical attention, the parent/guardian will be notified immediately by the school nurse or office. The emergency contact person will be notified if the parent cannot be reached. In the event that a delay is judged to potentially detrimental to the child’s welfare, the emergency medical system will be activated and the student may be taken to the emergency room of the nearest hospital via ambulance. The school district is not responsible for subsequent treatment or medical expenses incurred after the administration of first aid.

MEDICATIONS

All medications except those under “Standard Stock Medications” must be accompanied by a doctor’s written request and parent/guardian permission authorizing the health room to administer the medication. Medication must be brought in by a parent/guardian or other responsible adult.

Prescription medication must be in a current prescription bottle with the student’s name, doctor’s name, medication and dosage to be taken. Medication that is not appropriately labeled cannot be given at school.

Tylenol cannot be given without your child’s supply of Tylenol in the health room or without written permission from parent/guardian and a physician’s order indicating the current school year.

Students needing to see the nurse must have the teacher contact the nurse’s station for a visit. No student will be sent home sick without first being evaluated by the school nurse and then the professional judgment of the nurse will come into play.

LIBRARY RULES

The library is to be used for study and research only. Teachers and students should cooperate to this end. The one thought that should guide library conduct is, “Am I conducting myself so that people who desire to work can do so undisturbed?” The following additional rules are to be observed in the use of the library:

Books may be checked out for two weeks. Fines for overdue books are $.05 per day until the book is returned.
Books may be checked out after the first five minutes of the period.
Encyclopedias and some reference books may be checked out overnight with permission for the librarian.
Only the librarians may check books out, check them in, and return them to the shelves.
Students are to furnish their own materials for posters and special class projects. Do not ask to obtain supplies from the librarian.
Internet usage at LHS is a privilege and can be lost for viewing inappropriate material.

LOST AND FOUND

Articles, which have been found, should be brought to the high school office where they may be claimed. Make sure all lockers are secured for your own protection. This includes P.E. lockers. It would be advisable not to leave valuables in your lockers at all. (This includes any candy or moneymaking projects.)

PARENTS’ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE

In the event that a parent believes that there is a basis for a grievance, he/she shall first discuss the problem with the teacher, coach, or sponsor.
If, as a result of the informal discussion above, the grievance still exists, the parent should then discuss his/her grievance with the building principal.
If the grievance still exists, the parent may ask for a formal discussion with the teacher and principal, (7:30 – 4:00), during the regular school day.
After the above steps have been followed and if a grievance still exists, the parent should arrange a conference with the superintendent.
If, as a result of the formal discussion above, the grievance still exists, the parent may ask for a hearing before the school board.

PART TIME ATTENDANCE AND EARLY GRADUATION

It is the belief of Lathrop R-II School District that a well rounded

education is best through thirteen years (8 high school semesters) of academic preparation. The district does however realize that there are circumstances that play a role in the achievement.

Part Time Attendance: Students who meet the requirements (see school to work program) may be released for one (1) block a day, at the beginning or end of each school day, with the intent of being in the School to Work program, taking a college class, or, in some type of special program. LHS does not support leaving early, or coming in late just because graduation requirements are met. This applies to seniors only. Any senior who desires more released time than the one (1) block described above must have administrative approval prior to December 15th. The request must be in writing and contain parental/ guardian consent.

Any student who desires part time attendance other than conditions outlined above must request and receive Lathrop R-II Board of Education approval prior to the start of the semester for which the part time status is requested.

Information, guidelines and expectations from part-time attendance students.

Students must be in attendance all eight blocks in the Lathrop High School building to participate in and attend extra-curricular activities.

Students who are officers in an organization must be in attendance all eight blocks in the Lathrop High School to remain in that office.

Students are not to be on school grounds at any time during those blocks they are being released, unless prior approval is given by the building principal at least 48 hours in advance.

Students who are granted part-time attendance are responsible to make necessary arrangements to stay informed of events that might directly affect them.

This is after early graduation.

Early Graduation: Early graduation may be granted to seniors who have completed their seventh semester. Approval must be granted by the Board. The deadline for applying to the Board of Education for approval of early graduation is December 1 of each year.

Information, guidelines and expectations

Students who are granted early graduation or attend less than seven blocks at LHS (includes vo-tech) forfeit all rights and privileges of a full-time student to attend prom, senior trip, school social events, student reward trips, and extra-curricular activities entitled to full-time students at LHS.

Students are allowed to go through graduation exercises in May, provided they follow all guidelines, expectations and attend graduation practice on the Friday before graduation at NOON.

Students who have part time status or are granted early graduation are responsible to make the necessary arrangements to stay informed on events that might directly affect them.

VOLUNTEERS

Lathrop High School gladly accepts volunteers provided they have been approved by the teacher and principal. Volunteers can serve a maximum of two-three days per week at LHS.

SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM

LHS offers School to Work programs through the Vocational Agriculture, Business and Special Education departments at LHS. Students who choose to participate in these programs must abide by the following expectations:

To be 16 years of age and to secure a Social Security number
To provide transportation to and from work.
To attend school and work regularly and not to work without going to school, nor go to school without going to work, unless previously discussed with the teacher/coordinator. Failure to adhere to this part of the agreement may result in the student-learner’s receiving appropriate academic and/or disciplinary action.
If the student will be absent from school or work, the teacher/coordinator and employer should be notified as soon as possible.
To discuss unpleasant job situations with the coordinator and with the job supervisor – not with other students, coworkers, etc.
To represent the school and employer by showing honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, proper health and grooming habits, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
If dismissed from employment due to negligence or misconduct, proved by school investigation, the student may be dropped from the program and will not receive school credit.
To work a minimum of 40 hours in a four-week period for one credit; work a minimum of 80 hours in a four-week period for two credits.
To provide two-weeks’ notice when terminating a job, unless the employer gives special permission to do otherwise.
If dismissed from a job, the student is required to find another job within two weeks of the dismissal. Also, the student is required to attend school until the coordinator is notified of a new employment position.
To make job changes only with the approval of the coordinator; the coordinator reserves the right to change the student’s job if necessary.
To be evaluated by the coordinator and the employer at different intervals throughout the year.
To be aware that SBE students are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits upon termination of employment.
To submit to the coordinator a bi-weekly or weekly work record showing total hours worked, salary earned, and jobs performed.
To complete promptly all necessary reports and turn reports in to the teacher/coordinator on time.

PICTURES

Pictures taken of special groups should be scheduled well in advance and well announced. No one will be excused to go home on the day of pictures to get clothes, equipment, etc; as notification for pictures is given several school days in advance. Students must plan ahead. Senior Pictures need to be taken during the summer or a day when school is not in session.

SCHOOL MASCOT

The mascot of the Lathrop R-II School District is the mule because Lathrop was known as the Mule Capital of the World during the first two decades of the 1900’s. It was in Lathrop that more horses and mules were brought together for shipment abroad than anywhere else in the world.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports (Midterms) will be mailed out at approximately the 4-½ week point in every quarter.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress appropriately at LHS. Students are not to wear any headgear, headphones or visible distractions in the building from 8:05 in the morning until 2:55 pm. All headgear, headphones, etc. are to be put in student’s respective lockers after the 8:05 morning bell rings and will not be allowed to be carried with them during the school day for any reason.

Students are not to wear clothing that advertises drugs, alcohol, acts of violence, sexual acts or connotations, and/or inappropriate language.

No cell phones, beepers, pagers, laser lights, chains to billfolds, chains in general, trench coats, music players, headgear, headphones will be worn or carried in the halls at LHS.

In order to maintain a safe environment, students are not allowed to carry backpacks or similar bags from class to class.

Facial makeup or hair coloring that is a general distraction will not be accepted.

Clothes that are too short, too baggy or loose, hang too low, have excessive holes or holes above the knee will not be accepted. Clothing worn underneath any clothing that does not meet the dress code does not make the inappropriate clothing acceptable. (Example: wearing shorts underneath a pair of jeans with excessive holes above the knees does not make those jeans acceptable).

Shirts and tops must cover the entire front and back of the student. All shirts and tops must have sleeves and cover the torso. Shorts, skirts, or similar clothing must be closer to the knee than to the seat.

Any item of clothing, or any style of dress, fashion or symbol, including self-mutilation, that could be considered a general distraction to the learning and educational process at LHS will be unacceptable. All dress is subject to administration discretion to determine the appropriateness for school.

SCHOOL-SPONSORED ACTIVITY TRIPS AWAY FROM HOME

Students are under the direct supervision of their sponsor. Students ARE NOT to leave the premises (gym, motel, hotel, etc;) with their friends without a sponsor. Only a parent or guardian appearing in person can sign a student off the bus (car) for the return trip home or to take a student off the premises. Students who are on the ineligibility list must fill out a pre-arranged absence form signed by parents (guardians), teachers, and an administrator before being permitted to go.

Absences due to the student representing Lathrop R-II, as approved by the principal for a school-sponsored activity will be excused. However, students must have all assigned work completed upon return from the activity or field trip.

SEVERE WEATHER-SCHOOL CLOSING

A decision to close school is normally not made the night before, nor is it based on advanced weather reports. When it is humanly possible, the school administration will attempt to keep school open.

The decision to close school because of road conditions (ice, snow, etc;) is usually reached no later than 6:30am after a survey of the conditions has been made. If inclement conditions should develop during the school day, a decision may be made to close school early during the day. Parents should make arrangements with their children so that they will know what to do when it is necessary for them to return home early.

If it is the judgment of the school administration (and transportation contractor’s assistant when applicable) that school should be closed, notice of school closings will be given to the following radio TV stations:

KFEQ-AM 680 St. Joseph

KQTV St. Joseph

KKJO-FM 105.5 St. Joseph

KCMO-AM 810 Kansas City

KMRM-AM 1360 Cameron

KUDL-FM 98.1 Kansas City

WHB-AM 710 Kansas City

KLJC-FM 88.5 Kansas City

WDAF-AM 610 Kansas City

KFKF-FM 94.1 Kansas City

TV 4, 5, 9, 41 Kansas City

KQRC-FM 98.9 Kansas City

KBEQ-FM 104 Kansas City

KMBZ-AM 980 Kansas City

KMXV-FM 93.3 Kansa City

KYYS-FM 102 Kansas City

Those students going to the Excelsior Springs Vocational School should note that when Lathrop does not have school because of weather, the bus to Excelsior Springs would not operate; therefore, they will not attend classes that day. These students should also note that there will be times when Excelsior Springs will not go because of weather, but Lathrop will. These students should expect to attend classes as normal in Lathrop on these days.

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

The Journalism teacher and the building principal must approve all publications. Copies of guidelines for this may be obtained in the principal’s office.

T.A. – TEACHER’S AIDES

For those seniors interested in assisting a high school teacher, arrangements should be made through the high school counselor only, who in turn will contact the teacher involved to work out the schedule. A student will be removed from a Teacher’s aide position if the student improperly discloses confidential information or records. Improper disclosure of confidential information or records may also be subject to disciplinary action. A teacher’s aid must have at least a 2.667 GPA and an average attendance rate of 95% or above.

TELEPHONE USE

Students who are sick will use the nurse’s station phone to contact parents. This phone may be used before and after school. No beepers or cell phones are allowed in school, as students can be easily reached in an emergency through the office.

The telephone in the office is for use before and after school with permission from the principal or his secretary. Please inform your friends and parents that only emergency messages will be delivered to you in the classroom. All other messages will be given to the student at the end of the school day. You will not be called out of class to receive a telephone call.

NO PERSONAL PHONE CALLS IN THE OFFICE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

(Including but not limited to Cell Phones, I-Pods, Head Phones, Digital Cameras, Electronic Games etc.)

The use of unauthorized electronic devices during instructional time (8:05-2:55) is considered a distraction to the educational process at LHS. Electronic devices may be used, with administrative permission, for emergencies or instructional purposes. Any use of electronic devices during the instructional school day, including lunch, breaks, and change of classes, without permission of the administrative staff is considered a disciplinary violation.

Violation of the electronic device policy will result in the following consequences:

1^st – The device is taken away, given to the administrative staff, and returned to the student at the end of the day.

2^nd – The device is taken away, given to the administrative staff, and the student is issued a 9^th hour detention. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

3^rd – The device is taken away, given to the administrative staff, and the student is issued one day TDC. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

4^th - The device is taken away, given to the administrative staff, and the student is issued one day TDC and 7 days ineligibility from extra-curricular activities. The device will be returned to the student at the end of the day.

The progression of consequences detailed in the Electronic Device Policy will be followed if any violation of the policy occurs. For example, if a student violates the electronic device policy by using a cell phone and receives the first consequence, but then violates the policy again by using an I-Pod, the student will receive the second consequence listed in the Electronic Device Policy.

LOCKERS

Students will sign up for lockers in the spring of each school year. Students are expected to sign up with the same sex (male/female partners are not allowed) and the same grade level. Students will face disciplinary action for changing lockers without going through the building principal. Students should keep their lockers locked at all times and keep valuables at home. Lockers are school owned and may be searched at any time. *STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO KEEP LOCKERS LOCKED AT ALL TIMES AND LOCK UP ALL VALUABLES IN P.E. LOCKER ROOMS AS INSTRUCTED BY STAFF.

USE OF CAR

Driving to school is a privilege. Park and lock your car during the school day. Cars are not to be driven during the school day unless special permission is granted to the student by the principal or superintendent. Cars are to be parked in the parking lot designated by the student’s class. In addition, no student will be allowed to go to his or her car during the school day. Students who do not drive with mature behavior or drive unsafely may lose their driving privileges.

Students will be required to register his/her car with the office and receive a parking permit. The registration will include documentation that the student’s vehicle has proper insurance. The insurance has to at minimum contain liability coverage.

Students are permitted to park on school premises as a matter of privilege, not of right. The school retains the authority to conduct routine patrols of the student parking lots. The interior of a student's automobile on school premises may be searched if the school authority has reasonable suspicion to believe that such a search will produce evidence that the student has violated or is violating either the law or district policy.

The student-driving permit will cost $5.00.
If the student drives more than one vehicle to school they must register additional vehicles and obtain additional driving permits. Each additional permit will cost an additional $5.00.

VANDALISM/PERSONAL PROPERTY

Students who are determined to have taken personal property of another, or, to have willfully defaced or injured personal property of another shall pay restitution to the student or staff member whose personal property was taken or injured. All Board of Education discipline policies will apply. The school district will not be held responsible for compensation of personal items of students or staff that may be lost, damaged or stolen.

VISITORS

Any person not enrolled in this school as a student or a regular member of the teaching staff shall report to the principal’s office upon entering the school building. LHS always welcomes parents/guardians, however, in order to maintain the best possible learning environment, students will not be allowed student guests or visitors to classes. Visitors for lunch will be approved by the principal with a one-day notice from the student.

AREA CAREER CENTER SCHOOL STUDENTS

Please refer to the “SEVERE WEATHER” section. Vocational students shall ride the bus to and from the Excelsior Springs Area Career Center School. No student is allowed to drive to Excelsior Springs without special permission from the high school principal and will face disciplinary action if done without permission. If permission is granted (extreme cases only) he/she is NOT to allow any other student to ride with him/her.

The career center is an extension of Lathrop R-II High School. Students are to treat it as they would when transferring from one class to another. If a student gets into trouble at the vocational school, he/she can expect the punishment to carry over to the Lathrop R-II High School.

Every career center student will be required to ride the bus to and from the vocational center. The bus leaves LHS at 7:10 am and returns approximately at 11:00 am. If a student cannot ride the bus they must obtain special permission from the school administration. If a student does not obtain permission and drives to the vocational center they will receive school discipline to be determined by the administration.

Vocational center students will be required to change any clothing upon return from the career center that is excessively dirty.

CLASS DUES AND CLASS MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

All LHS students as members of their respective classes will follow the same guidelines for grades 9-12 in accordance with the following guidelines. Classes are allowed one fundraiser during the school year. The principal must approve any additional fundraisers, or summer projects.

Student dues will be $10.00 per year.
Class members will be required to participate in all class fundraisers.
Fines for not participating will be $10.00 per fundraiser.
Fundraiser monies and fines are due at the date determined by the Sponsor.
Transfer students will have their fair share of class responsibilities pro-rated for that school year.
Class dues, fines and all money must be paid to the Sponsor or class Treasurer; the sponsor will then receipt the money through the office. A receipt will be given to each student paying money.
To be able to participate in Prom and Senior Trip, all class obligations and requirements must be met at the determined deadline of the Sponsor.

Typically, Class Dues go for the following class activities:

*Freshmen - Homecoming Activities and Memorial Contributions

Deadline for dues April 1^st of their freshmen year.

*Sophomores - Homecoming Activities and Memorial Contributions

Deadline for dues April 1^st of their sophomore year.

*Juniors -                                Homecoming Activities, Prom. If the student takes an out of school date, or
                                               an LHS student who is not a member of the Jr. or Sr. class, a fee will be
                                               charged determined by the Sponsor and Principal.

Deadline for dues April 1^st of their junior year.

*Seniors- Deadline for dues April 1^st of their senior year.

Graduation Information, Expectations and Requirements

*Graduation exercises have been upheld in recent court decisions as an extra-curricular activity. Therefore, graduation exercises are a privilege and not a right.

*All seniors who will be participating in graduation exercises are required to be at practice.

*Graduating seniors are expected to follow the specific dress expectations outlined at graduation practice to participate in graduation exercises.

*Questions related to graduation credits, transcripts and permanent records can be answered through the high school counselor’s office @ 816-528-7617.

THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. 1232h, requires Lathrop RII School District to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas (“protected information surveys”):

Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
Sex behavior or attitudes;
Illegal, anti-social, self incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors or ministers;
Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or
Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

This requirement also applies to the collection, disclosure or use of student information for marketing purposes (“marketing surveys”), and certain physical exams or screenings.

RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS
ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION
School Board Policy File: JO-R

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that the Lathrop R-II School District, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your child's education records. However, the Lathrop R-II School District may disclose appropriately designated "directory information" without written consent, unless you have advised the District to the contrary in accordance with District procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Lathrop R-II School District to include this type of information from your child's education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent's prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories - names, addresses and telephone listings - unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student's information disclosed without their prior written consent.

If you do not want the Lathrop R-II School District to disclose directory information from your child's education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the District in writing by September 10, 2003. The Lathrop R-II School District has designated the following information as directory information:

**** Please sign, date and return to the High School office no later than September 8, 2009 if you do not wish to have student directory information released.****

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