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Leopold R-III School District

Fall, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

With the beginning of a new school year, comes a new student handbook. It is beneficial that each parent/guardian and student be aware of all polices and procedures. Please read this handbook carefully as there have been a few changes.

School will begin at 8:20 a.m. every day and dismiss at 3:15 p.m. throughout the entire school year. Elementary lunch prices are now at $1.15. Junior high and high school lunches will now be $1.35. Adult lunches will be $2.00. Additional milk will be 30 cents

We have some new faculty and staff personnel this year. Mrs. Lindsay Vinson is our new high school English and Mass Media teacher

At this time I am asking that you take a moment to complete and sign the form following this page to verify that a copy of the handbook has reached your family. Please send the signed form back to school with your son/daughter.

The 2009-2010 school year promises to be another exciting and productive year for the students in the Leopold R-III School District. Your support as parents/guardians makes this possible. I would like to thank you for allowing us the opportunity to provide your son/daughter a quality education. I am looking forward to a great year. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Keenan Kinder

Principal

Changes to the Jr. High/High School Handbook

2009-2010

1. Changed under Electronic Devices:

Developments in cell phone technology in recent years have resulted in enhanced communication opportunities. However, the use of cell phones in schools poses increased risks of school disruptions, bullying, criminal activity, and academic dishonesty. As a result, beginning with the 2009-10 school year, student cell phones, digital cameras, and similar electronic devices will be banned during the school day on the school campus, as well as, in dressing areas during extracurricular activities. Violation of this policy during the first semester after adoption of this policy will result in confiscation . The device will be picked up from the principal by the parent/guardian of the student. A second offense will result in the item being confiscated for the remainder of the semester. On second and further offenses, the student will also serve after school detentions.

2. Added under State Assessments:

Students will also be taking End of the Course Examinations from the state of Missouri in English II, Biology, Algebra I, English I, Algebra II, American History, and United States Government.

3. Clarified and added under New Graduation Requirements:

He/she must maintain a grades 9-12 attendance rate of at least 95 percent. This percentage is based on the hours possible in a school year and the hours present during the school year. It does not matter if the absence is excused or unexcused. If a student leaves school fifteen minutes early for example that will affect their overall attendance rate. Events that do not count towards Leopold School’s attendance policy like a college visit, still count as an absence in time at school and has an effect on the student’s attendance rate. If you have any questions, please contact, Mr. Kinder. The state requires the school to provide at the end of the year the exact number of hours that each student attended school for that current year.

4. Added under Classification of Absences

Suspension--Any absence that is assigned by the Principal or Superintendent due to a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Students are required to do the tests and assignments missed during the absence. If the work is completed on time, appropriate grades will be assigned to the work.

5. Changed under School Lunches:

Price of lunch is $1.35 per day or $6.75 per week.

6. Added section:

BUSES RUNNING WHERE POSSIBLE

When the Leopold R-III School District announces it will be in session running buses where possible, it is to notify you that buses will run their normal routes where they can. We ask that parents of students who live on roads that buses can not travel, please bring their child to the nearest blacktop road to meet the bus or bring them to school. School buildings will be open at 7:00 a.m. for children whose parents choose to transport them directly to school.

If you cannot bring your child to the blacktop or get them to school due to snow, ice, rain, etc. please contact the school. Then this absence will not count against your child in regards to the school attendance policy but all class work for that day must be made up. However, if your child is not at school that day and you do not contact the school, your child will be counted absent and may not attend any night activity and must make-up all class work for that day.

LEOPOLD R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS GUIDED BY THE DESIRE TO USE THE RESOURCES OF ITS COMMUNITY, ITS STAFF AND ITS STUDENTS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION PERMITTED BY ITS FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IN REACHING DECISIONS THE BOARD WILL ATTEMPT IN EVERY CASE TO ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS STUDENTS.

MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF THE LEOPOLD R-III DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION.

LEOPOLD R-3 CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

Derek Urhahn Superintendent 624-5745

Keenan Kinder Principal K-12 204-1356

Theresa Shoemaker Kindergarten 262-9062

Gretchen Harpster Grade One 243-555

Jodi Wipfler Grade Two 495-2410

Vickie Seiler Grade Three 238-2157

Julie Fluchel Grade Four 238-4690

Kathy Nanney Grade Five 238-2327

Teresa Cooper Grade Six--Beta Club Sponsor 722-3845

Mary Rowe Librarian 238-4535

Lindsay Vinson English-Mass Media 264-2755

Jeff Wyatt Counselor 243-8940

Allison Page Music 722-3349

Jenny Nenninger Business--Computer Technology 238-3726

Jean Ponder Art--Home Economics--Spanish 243-0108

Carlton Thoma Math-P.E 243-9766

Anita Bellis Jr. High Math & English 204-1920

Algebra I & Applied Mat

Julia Horrell Science 238-0147

Lesa Lafferty Jr. Hiigh & High School Resource 733-4426

Shawn Kinder P. E. & Basketball Coach 262-2419

Ted LeGrand Social Studies 275-8560

Amanda Brack Elementary Special Education 270-853-3487

Angela Carlisle Communication Arts Resource 238-3901

Becca Underwood Deaf Educator 204-0521

Cindy Beussink Speech Educator 722-3494

Sandy Davis Volleyball Coach 238-9840

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

Patty Bohnsack Secretary/Bookkeeper 238-391

Carol Ann Seiler Secretary 238-3710

Cathy Stroder Teacher Aide 238-3165

Tammy Vandeven Library Aide 238-9826

Stephanie Vandeven Teachers’ Aide 380-5379

April Thele Bus Driver 238-3039

Millie Vandeven Bus Driver 238-3823

Todd Peters Bus Driver 238-2360

Roy Broshuis Maintenance/Bus Driver 794-2973

Lorie Graham Head Cook 238-2546

Tammy Broshuis Cook 238-4125

Michele Thele Custodian/Cook 238-0189

Tina Broshuis-Nenninger Custodian 238-3260

Karen Eftink Nurse 238-4256

Amber Beel Parents As Teachers 238-4631

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Keith Brotherton President

Bryan Stroder Vice-President

Jean Clubb Treasurer

Roger Bucher Member

Gina Bueter Member

Bobby Jansen Member

Ed Vandeven Member

Patty Bohnsack Secretary

District Website: http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/leopold.k12.mo.us/

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Board of Education reaffirms its belief that every student regardless of race, age, creed, color, sex, cultural or socio-economic status or disabling condition be given equal opportunity for educational development.

The Board recognizes the importance of providing each student with a school environment conducive to intellectual, emotional and social growth through participation in a full range of educational programs and activities. Board and staff commitment insure equal educational opportunities in course offerings, guidance and counseling, test procedures, extra-curricular activities, discipline procedures and student support services.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972

It is the policy of the Board of Education to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex. The School District does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs, activities, and vocational opportunities offered by the District. The provisions of Title IX extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities and freedom from harassment, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities and freedom from harassment, and to individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person having inquires concerning Leopold R-III School District's compliance with Title IX should contact Keenan Kinder, Title IX Coordinator at 100 Main Street, 238-2211.

PROMOTION STANDARDS

GRADES 7-8:

In order to be promoted from seventh or eighth grade a student must earn a minimum of 2 units of credit in the areas of English, science, mathematics, and social studies.

No student will be retained more than one time at this level.

GRADES 9-12: For assignment to grades 9-12, the following will be used:

Freshman All those promoted from eighth grade.

Sophomore All who have earned a minimum of 4 units of credit by the

beginning of the school year.

Junior All who have earned a minimum of 10 units of credit by the

beginning of the school year.

Senior A student will be assigned to senior status after the junior

year even if short of credits and will participate in all senior

activities. If he/she fails to earn required credits for graduation, he/she will receive a blank diploma at graduation

ceremonies and must earn required credits before receiving

a diploma. He/she will not participate in senior class

activities during more than one year.

Special Students All with Individual Educational Plans will be

assigned class status according to the plan.

All appeals and exceptions will be made to the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

Transfers from Accredited Schools:

If a student transfers to the Leopold R-III school district from an accredited school, this district will accept the units of credit completed in the previous school and rely on the grade-level placement in the previous school to the extent that it coincides with the district’s program. However, the district may adjust the student’s placement as needed to meet his/her educational needs, after consultation with the student’s parent/guardian.

Transfers from Home Schools:

The district will attempt to award credit for classes completed; if there is sufficient evidence of achievement. No grade will be accepted at a level higher than that of a B from an unaccredited school and grade points will be assigned accordingly. All credits must be equated to the Carnegie Unit as defined in Missouri. Overall grade placement will be determined by an administrative evaluation of records from the home-school setting and assessment of the student’s age, total educational experience, achievement tests administered at the time of District registration, and consulation with the parents/guardians. Administration evaluation might deem necessary for the student to pass a comprehensive exam over the material and courses the student will receive credit.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Arts--English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mathematics (Above general math) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Personal Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

General Electives .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

_______

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

COLLEGE PREP CERTIFICATE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Arts--English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mathematics (Above general math) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Practical Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Specified Core Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3

General Electives .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 _______

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To earn the College Prep Certificate, a student must maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in the areas of English, mathematics, science and social studies. He/she must also score at or above the state average on the SAT or ACT. He/she must maintain a grades 9-12 attendance rate of at least 95 percent. This percentage is based on the hours possible in a school year and the hours present during the school year. It does not matter if the absence is excused or unexcused. If a student leaves school fifteen minutes early for example that will affect their overall attendance rate. Events that do not count towards Leopold School’s attendance policy like a college visit, still count as an absence in time at school and has an effect on the student’s attendance rate. If you have any questions, please contact, Mr. Kinder. The state requires the school to provide at the end of the year the exact number of hours that each student attended school for that current year. Students will be informed the first week of the new school year what his/her attendance percentage has been throughout his/her high school career up to that point.

Eight semesters of attendance is required during grades nine through twelve. Students desiring to attend college after high school are encouraged to earn the College Prep Certificate issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Juniors and Seniors may take courses at the Career & Technology Center in Cape Girardeau. Students will attend classes in the morning. The programs offered by the Career & Technology Center are two year courses of study, where students can earn three credits each year they are in attendance. Students can also earn one additional math credit and one additional English credit during the two years they are in attendance through the Career Center.

GRADING

Grade reports will be issued to all students at the end of each academic quarter. Mid-quarter deficiency reports will be mailed after the fifth week of each quarter to parents/guardians of those students making grades of a "D" or "F", and to parents/guardians of other students who are not progressing in a satisfactory manner. The other students will be given their mid-quarter grades at school, after the fifth week of each quarter. Letter grades will be determined from the following scale:

A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97-100

A- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-96

B+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-94

B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-91

B- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-87

C+ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81-84

C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-80

C- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-73

D+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69

D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-66

D- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-62

F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59-00

QUARTER AND SEMESTER TEST

Students in grades three through eight shall be given a quarter test in each area covered by the MAP test. The test shall be 30 to 50 minutes in length and count as a unit test grade. Students in grades nine through twelve shall take a semester test in all classes. Tests shall be 75 to 90 minutes in length and count as 10% of the semester grade, with 45% of the semester grade taken from each quarter grade.

STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT

All students will participate in statewide assessments each year here at Leopold R-III. We currently test our students with the MAP test and the Stanford 10. The MAP test is given to students in grades 3 through 8. The Stanford 10 test is given to students in grades K, 1, 2, and 9. Students will also be taking End of the Course Examinations from the state of Missouri in English II, Biology, Algebra I, English I, Algebra II, American History, and United States Government.

HONOR ROLL

Quarter and Semester honor rolls will be announced. Students with an average of an "A" or "A-" with no grade below a "B" will be listed on the "A" honor roll. Students with an average of "B" or "B+" with no grade below a "C" will be listed on the "B" honor roll.

To determine honor roll, all classes reporting a letter grade will be used. Those classes graded on a pass/fail basis will not be considered.

The grade point average (G.P.A.) for each student will be computed as follows:

1. All letter grades will be assigned a point value with an "A" receiving 11 points

down to an "F" receiving 0 points.

2. The G.P.A. will be determined by dividing the total grade points by the number

of letter grades.

CLASS CHANGES

Class changes must be completed during the first week of each semester. A student who wishes to change classes should meet first with the counselor. If the counselor approves the change, the student then confers with the teachers of the classes involved. If they approve the change, the student meets with the principal to finalize the process which will also include securing permission from the parent/guardian for the change. In order to avoid the disruption and cost of dropped classes, all classes dropped after two full weeks will result in a grade of "F" unless special circumstances are present.

CLASS RANKING

To compute the ranking of members of a class the following will be used:

1. A cumulative G.P.A. will be determined using all grades recorded up

to the date of computation. Cumulative G.P.A. will not be an average of the

various semester G.P.A.

2. Initial class ranking for seniors for the purpose of determining valedictorian,

salutatorian, and other honors will include only those who have earned the

College Prep Certificate. Those who have earned the general studies diploma

will then be added to the ranking. In determining G.P.A. for the purpose of class

ranking, the G.P.A. will be rounded to the nearest one hundredth of a point.

3. Two or more students who are tied with the highest grade point average in the

class, those students will be named co-valedictorians. If two or more students

have tied, the salutatorian will be the student with the next highest grade point

average but will be ranked accordingly in the class ranking. Example--if two

students are co-valedictorians, the salutatorian is third in the class with no one

ranked 2nd. If two or more students have tied with the second highest grade

point average, there will be co-salutatorians. The rest of the class will then be

ranked accordingly.

4. A student who transfers into the Leopold R-III school district will not be eligible for Valedictorian or Salutatorian unless the student has been enrolled as a full time student in Leopold High School for four consecutive semesters (two full years) prior to graduation.

END OF SCHOOL TRIP

Students who have made both the first semester and third quarter honor rolls qualify for the trip. Students who also have excellent attendance qualify for the trip. That is a student who has missed a total of two days or less. Students will be disqualified from the trip if they have received five or more after school referrals in a school year or received two or more semester "F's".

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The Board of Education believes that regular attendance is essential to achieving success in school. Education is a total process based upon continual communication and shared responsibilities among parents, students, teachers and school. As students mature and progress through the educational system, they should increasingly assume responsibility for regular attendance. However, parents have a legal and moral responsibility to require regular attendance at school.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Students who do not ride the bus should not arrive before 8:00 a.m. Students then must report to assigned areas upon arrival and are not allowed to leave the premises.

Leopold School maintains a policy of a closed campus. Students may leave school only with permission. A telephone call or note from a parent/guardian must precede any request to sign out early. Students who leave early must properly sign out.

Students who drive to school must have a signed permission slip and obey all rules listed on the permission application.

Students who ride the bus are under the care and supervision of the bus driver and must obey all instructions of the driver.

All students who ride the bus to a school activity are expected to ride the bus back from the activity. However parents or guardians who wish to provide transportation for their child to the game under certain circumstances may do so by notifying the sponsor in person or by calling the office before the day of the activity. A parent or guardian wanting to provide transportation for their child from the activity must notify the sponsor in person at the activity. Other rules, such as seating arrangements on the bus, use of radios, etc., are at the discretion of the sponsor/driver.

All students must leave school after dismissal unless they are required to stay for a supervised activity or for a second bus route.

LATE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

If an assignment is not completed on the first day it is due, there will be a 50% deduction. If not completed on the second day it is due, the student will receive a zero and be assigned after school detention. The student will stay in after school detention every day for an hour until the assignment is done. The assignments must be turned in during the class period it was assigned. If a student is absent, we will follow the absentee policy that is on the next page.

ABSENTEEISM

Students should make every effort to attend each school day. When an absence is necessary the following steps should be completed:

1. In case of absence, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to notify the school by 9:00 a.m. the day of the absence. If the school is not notified on the day of the absence, a note from the parent/guardian will be required on the first day of the student's return to school. The absence will be recorded as unexcused if a note or telephone call is not received on the day of the student's return to school.

2. Upon returning to school, the student must get an admit slip from the principal.

3. The admit slip will then be presented to the teacher of each missed class,

initialed by the teacher, and returned to the office by the last teacher to initial it.

CLASSIFICATION OF ABSENCES

Excused--Any necessary absence that is approved in advance by the parent/

guardian. Examples of excused absence may include illness (fever, vomiting),

death in the family, medical/dental appointments or important family events.

After an excused absence, the student will be permitted to make up all missed

work and will be given the number of days missed to complete the work. Tests/assignments that were missed will be taken or turned in on the first day back if the test/assignment had been announced before the student was absent. The time to take any other test will be determined within a conference between the student and teacher. The responsibility to secure and complete all missed work lies solely with the student.

Unexcused--Any absence that is not approved in advance by the parent/

guardian or a non-essential absence. Examples of unexcused absences may

include skip days, overslept, forged notes, etc. Teachers may require students to

complete tests and assignments missed during an unexcused absence, but no

credit will be given for the work.

SCHOOL SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

Any activity in which Leopold participates is a school activity. All students are subject to school polices and school personnel directions while in attendance. A student must be in attendance at least half of the school day to be eligible to participate in or attend an activity that night unless the absence is pre-arranged with the principal.

NUMBER OF ABSENCES

If a student is absent more than four days from any class during a quarter, the excess missed time must be made up after regular school hours. The student will remain for one hour each day until all excess missed time is accounted for. For example, if a student misses five complete days in a quarter, he/she will need to spend one hour per day after school for five or six days depending upon the number of classes he/she is enrolled in. Failure to make up the missed time may result in credit being denied in the classes missed. A student may appeal to a committee made up of teachers, students and the superintendent. In the event of extended illness or disability, arrangements for tutoring will be made, and the missed time will be excused.

--More than three unexcused absences per quarter will result in the lowering of a letter grade in the classes missed.

--Parents/guardians will be notified after a student's third absence in a quarter.

TARDINESS

Tardiness, unless the student is detained by a staff member, is defined as any late appearance to the beginning of a regularly scheduled class. The student will get a tardy if they are late 19 minutes or less. An absence of 20 minutes or more any time through out a class period will be considered an absence. The teacher will notify the student when a tardy is recorded as an absence. A teacher who detains a student from reporting to a class on time will issue a pass to enter the next class. Teachers will honor the passes of other staff members.

Two tardies will be excused. A student who receives a third and fourth tardy will spend time in eighth hour detention on the school day following the tardy. The fifth tardy in a class will result in an in-school suspension. This pertains to each class per quarter.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

The Board of Education supports a systematic program of Guidance and Counseling which will be provided to all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. This program will be a total education process with a priority of assisting students in reaching their full potential in their personal and educational development.

The Guidance and Counseling program may include the following areas:

1. Counseling

2. Developmental Guidance

3. Testing

4. Orientation, Registration, and Scheduling

5. Referrals

SCHOOL LUNCHES

All students are encouraged to eat in the lunchroom. Price of lunch is $1.35 per day or $6.75 per week. Additional milk is 30 cents. Students who bring lunches from home must eat in the lunchroom or gym lobby. Applications for free/reduced priced lunches are available from the school secretary. School lunches this year will have to be paid in full each quarter.

LIBRARY

The library is to be used for research and study. Rules and regulations are to be followed as posted, with the rule of "Quiet" to be observed at all times including before and after school. Library hours will be from 8:20 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Extended hours are arranged during the school year and announced to students.

All books, magazines and other library materials should be handled carefully and returned to their proper place or to the librarian.

No material may be or shall be removed from the library without the permission of the librarian or a teacher. Reference books may be checked out for overnight use only.

STUDY HALL

Students will be assigned to a study hall during the period they do not have a scheduled class. No student may have more than one study hall per semester. Study halls are regulated as follows:

1. Students should have all needed materials at the beginning of the period with

enough work to last the hour. (Not out roaming the hallways)

2. An atmosphere of quiet and studying should prevail.

3. Seats will be assigned by the study hall supervisor.

4. If a faculty member is not available to supervise a study hall, the study hall student for that particular hour will be assigned a seat in a classroom by the regular classroom teacher.

STUDENT INSURANCE

Application forms for student insurance will be available to all students. Any student participating in any athletic program, including cheerleading, is required by law to have insurance to cover any injuries up to a minimum of $25,000.

VISITORS

Students may not bring or invite visitors to school. Students and teachers do not need the interruption of a new face in the classroom. Visitors who must meet with a student or teacher must report to the office when arriving at school.

TELEPHONE

The school telephone is a business telephone and may only be used by students during breaks between classes with permission from a faculty or staff member. Students will not be called from class to speak on the telephone except in an emergency situation.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

Students or student property may be searched based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of District rules, policy or state law. Reasonable suspicion must be based on facts known to the administration, credible information provided or reasonable inference drawn from such facts or information. The privacy and dignity of students shall be respected.

INTERVIEW WITH POLICE OR JUVENILE/LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The School District has legal jurisdiction over students during the school day and hours of approved extracurricular activities. The school administration is responsible for making an effort to protect each student's rights with respect to interrogations by law enforcement officials. When law enforcement officials find it necessary to question students during the school day or periods of extracurricular activities, the school principal or designee will be present and the interview will be conducted in private.

The principal will verify and record the identity of the officer or other authority and request an explanation of the need to question or interview the student at school. The principal ordinarily will make reasonable efforts to notify the student's parents/guardians.

REMOVAL OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL

Before a student at school is arrested or taken into custody by a law enforcement or other legally authorized person, the principal will verify the official's authority to take custody of the student. The school principal will attempt to notify the student's parent/guardian that the student is being removed from school.

STUDENT LOCKERS AND DESKS

Student lockers and desks will be assigned and the assigned locker and desk will be used throughout the school year unless a change is approved by the principal.

School lockers and desks are the property of the school district and are provided for the convenience of students, and as such, are subject to inspection without notice, without student consent, and without a search warrant by authorized school personnel. Students may place locks on the lockers. The school is not responsible for articles missing from the lockers.

STUDENT DRIVING AND PARKING

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 a school administrator has reasonable suspicion or evidence of a violation of school policy is contained inside the vehicle.

Students driving vehicles must remember to park in the designated areas. Permission will be required to go out to the student’s vehicle during the school day. Juniors and seniors will park on the lot North of main street on the West side of the high school building (new lot). Sopohomores will park on the lot south of main street (the old gravel lot). Proper parking will be discussed the first day of school with all student drivers. Upper classmen who do not properly park will lose parking privileges. Vehicles are off limits during the school day, and careful, prudent driving is required at all times, including before and after school, and extra-curricular activities. Students are reminded not to be driving in front of the schools when the busses are loading and unloading. *Students driving to school will receive a letter to their parents/guardians for their first minor driving violation. Subsequent minor violations or any major violations will be reported to law enforcement officials.

Students who attend the Career & Technology Center will be provided transportation to Cape for classes. If a student desires to drive to the Career & Technology Center they must follow these guidelines. In an effort to maintain safety, increase the integrity of security and to allow all parties involved to know that a student is driving, students will not be given permission to drive a vehicle to the Career & Technology Center without a "Permission To Drive" form. This form must be signed by the student's instructor, home school principal, and parent before submission to the Career Center director for approval, prior to the student driving. This permission pertains only to the driver, no additional riders will be allowed. A specific reason must be given for driving. Driving to just avoid riding the bus will not be permitted.

* This regulation will be strictly enforced, due to student safety in a school zone.

SCHOOL PROPERTY

School buildings and property are publicly owned and must receive proper care and respect. Writing, painting, carving, defacing or otherwise destroying school property is prohibited. Students may not sit on tables or desk tops. The use of electrical or mechanical school property is to be done only under the supervision of a staff member.

SCHOOL CLOSING

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, school may be delayed or canceled for the day. All announcements will be reported to KFVS television and K-103 radio as early as possible for inclusion on their broadcasts.

BUSES RUNNING WHERE POSSIBLE

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The use or possession of electronic devices (e.g. beepers, radios, recorders, TVs games, etc) is strongly discouraged on school grounds. Emergency messages must be routed through the office. Phone access will not be available as a result of messages received on personal electronic devices. If a student's electronic device disrupts the educational process or creates any disturbance, the item will be confiscated.

On second and further offenses, parents may apply to the principal to obtain a hardship exception. In such cases, the student’s cell phone will be checked into the principal’s office at the start of the day and retained there throughout the day.

MISCELLANEOUS RULES

1. Students must have a hall pass or restroom pass to be outside the classroom

during class time.

2. Students must respect the property of others.

3. The soda machine is to ONLY be used during noon time and after school. Sodas may not be taken into any classroom or the gym. Soda may not be taken on the

bus after school. Empty cans should be placed in proper containers.Opened

cans/bottles are not to be stored in lockers.

4. Students should readily and courteously follow directions.

5. Playing cards and other games may not be used at school unless they are part of

a class project.

6. Use of the gym before school and during noon will be regulated and students

must follow all guidelines.

7. All litter should be put into wastebaskets. Students should feel a responsibility for keeping our school and grounds neat and clean.

8. Fundraising activities are only allowed for the Business Club, Student Activities Council, Beta Club, Eleventh, and Twelfth grade classes. Check with the Principal first.

9. Prom rules/guidelines may be picked up from the principal's office.

10. Cloth book covers are too small for textbooks, which over time breaks the spine of the book. Cloth covers are not to be used.

LUNCHROOM AND CORRIDORS

Students may not run, shout, or otherwise cause disturbances while using hallways and passages between buildings. All traffic should move on the right side. The throwing of snow, ice, rocks, food, or other missiles is not permitted. Proper lunchroom behavior will include returning all materials to proper receptacles, leaving the tables clean and orderly, and not taking food from lunchroom. When students have finished eating they are to go to the gym, use the library or be in front of the high school building. Students are not to be in the middle school or high school buildings at lunch.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The Leopold School District is committed to providing an environment free from intimidating, hostile or offensive behavior, unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct or communication constituting sexual harassment. Sexual harassment by an employee, student or other person in the district against any person is prohibited.

Allegations of sexual harassment shall be investigated and, if substantiated, corrective or disciplinary action will be taken, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee.

BULLYING

The Leopold School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of any form of bullying or intimidation by students toward a district personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activitiy or in a school related context. Bullying is the intentional action by an individual or group of individuals to inflict physical, emotional, or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The use or unlawful possession of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco is detrimental to the health, welfare and discipline of students. School rules clearly prohibit the use of illegal drugs and/or the abuse of alcohol and tobacco. Violations of the school policies in regard to alcohol, other drugs, and tobacco may result in expulsion, referral for criminal prosecution, and/or referral to an appropriate rehabilitation program.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol may not be consumed by or in the possession of anyone on school property or at any school function, including all school trips. Possession is defined to include having consumed alcohol or illicit drugs immediately prior to attending any school function and/or having alcoholic beverages or illicit drugs in containers on school property or at a school function.

ILLICIT OR ILLEGAL DRUGS

Students may not carry illicit , illegal or "look alike" substances in any form on school property, or store them in any form on school property, or use them on school property or at school functions.

TOBACCO

Students may not carry tobacco in any form on school property, or store it in any form on school property, or use tobacco products on school property or at school functions.

STUDENT DRESS

Student dress should not attract undue attention to the student or be an interruption in class or other activity. Guidelines for proper dress include:

1. Shoes at all times.

2. Shorts/skirts must be of appropriate length and worn only during announced days of warm weather and gym class.

3. Shirts/blouses must be long enough to cover the midriff section of the body and continuously meet the slacks, skirts, or shorts at all times. No spaghetti strap tops. If you wear tops with straps make sure they are of appropriate width.

4. No derogatory, obscene, or suggestive printing on clothing.

5. No "ads" for alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

6. All clothing must be clean and in good repair.

7. Caps and hats are not to be worn in buildings.

8. Shirt must be worn at all times.

9. Students can not wear compression shorts/spandex unless they wear shorts over them.

RULES FOR THOSE RIDING SCHOOL BUSES

1. Driver is in charge of students on the bus. Students are to obey promptly and cheerfully.

2. Students are to remain seated while bus is in motion.

3. Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus.

4. Do not throw paper or litter on the floor. Keep the bus as clean as possible. Trash cans are provided.

5. Classroom conduct is to be observed while on the bus. No loud talking, normal conversation only. Be kind and courteous to others.

6. No smoking, no profane language.

7. The driver will not discharge students at places other than the regular stop, unless proper authorization has been given to the school office.

8. Students should walk ten feet in front of the bus when crossing the road.

RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE! IF A STUDENT FAILS TO OBEY THESE RULES THE STUDENT DISCIPLINE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR RIDING THE BUS WILL BE ENFORCED!

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

FIRE DRILL

Fire drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in the proper methods for evacuation of the buildings in case of a fire. The signal for a fire drill will be long ringing of the bell.

TORNADO DRILL

Tornado drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in the proper procedures in case of a tornado. The signal for a tornado is a series of short bells.

EARTHQUAKE DRILL

Earthquake drills will be held at least once per semester. Teachers will instruct the students in the proper methods for evacuation of the buildings in case of a earthquake. The signal for a earthquake will be a continuous ringing of the bell.

SCHOOL RECORDS

Your school records remain after you graduate. Schools you may attend, prospective employers and even you, may desire information from your school records.

The major items found on your permanent record are:

1. Factual information (parents, date of birth, etc.)

2. Semester grades you earned, class rank and grade point average.

3. The results of tests you take, achievement, etc.

4. Your record of attendance, tardies, etc.

Upon request by military recruiters or an institution of higher learning, the District will provide students' name, addresses and telephone listings. Unless parents request that such information not be released. Military recruiters will be provided the same access to students as is given to institutions of higher learning.

ILLNESS

If a child has a temperature above 100.0 or is experiencing vomiting, continuing pain or discomfort, he/she should not be sent to school. If these conditions occur at school the family will be notified. It is important to have the child's emergency information updated and on file with the school so that contact can be made quickly if necessary.

MEDICATION

NO medication will be dispensed by the school unless it meets established guidelines for dispensing medication. Secondary students are allowed to carry their own medication needed for the school day. Quantities of medication are not to be stored at school. Parents/guardians are encouraged to inform the school nurse of medications students carry for chronic disorders.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Immunization requirements are in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. No child will be able to attend school if his/her immunizations are not up-to-date. Parents and guardians will be sent forms to update their children's immunization records as required by the state.

EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMS

These forms are given to every student at the beginning of each school year and are required to be completed and returned each year as soon as possible to the office.

POLICY FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT, WEB-BASED COURSES, CORRESPONDENCE COURSES, INDEPENDENT STUDY,

AND COLLEGE COURSES.

Enrollment in any of these courses is subject to the prior permission of the parent/guardian, counselor, and the principal.

Dual Enrollment

Classes offered on campus and taught by Leopold staff for dual enrollment will be placed on the student's transcript and counted on G.P.A. Teachers will use the university grading scale for those students signed up for dual enrollment. The teacher may use the university grading scale or the Leopold School grading scale with those students not dual enrolled.

Web-based courses, correspondence courses, and independent study

Students will receive credit or no credit for these courses. The course will be listed on the student's transcript and count toward meeting graduation requirements but will not be figured toward G.P.A.

Virtual Instruction Program-(MoVIP)

Leopold will participate in the State’s Virtual Instruction Program (MoVIP). MoVIP offers Leopold students the opportunity to participate in free or tuition-paid online courses in a variety of grade level and content areas from kindergarten through grade five and grades nine through twelve.

Courses taken off the Leopold campus

If a student wishes to take a class off the Leopold campus for high school credit, the student must receive permission from their parent/guardian, counselor and principal. These courses will be listed on the student's transcript as credit or no credit and count toward graduation requirements only, not toward G.P.A.

Leopold will follow MSHSAA guidelines for eligibility and converting college credit to high school credit. Unusual situations not listed above will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Our district is required to inform you of certain information that you, according to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001" (Public Law 107-110), have the right to know.

Upon your request, our district is required to provide you, in a timely manner, the following information:

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

-Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

-Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.

-What baccalaureate degree major the teacher has and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification.

*The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access.

*The right to request amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate.

*The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the students education records, except to file to the extent that FEPRA authorizes without consent.

*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 FEPRA.

In addition to the information that you may request, the district will provide to you individually.

-Information on the achievement level of your child in each of the state academic assessments as required under this part.

-Timely notice that your child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a teacher who is not highly qualified.

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Dear Parents and Guardians:

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

* The annual yearbook.

* Honor roll or other recognition lists.

* Graduation programs.

* Sports activity sheets, like volleyball or basketball, showing weight and height of team members.

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 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 Leopold R-III School District to disclose directory information from your child's educational records without your prior written consent, you must notify the district in writing by August 28th, 2009. Leopold R-III School District has designated the following information as directory information:

Student's Name Grade Level

Address Participation in officially recognized activities and sports.

Telephone Listing Weight and height of members of athletic teams.

Photograph Degrees, honors and awards received.

Date and place of birth Dates of attendance.

Sincerely,

Keenan Kinder

Principal

ASBESTOS

Because of the health risks involved from the inhalation of asbestos fibers, the Environmental Protection Agency requires that each school informs parents of the presence of asbestos in their buildings. It is Leopold R-III School's intent to manage all remaining asbestos in a condition that is as safe as possible and in compliance with AHERA regulations. A copy of the school's asbestos management plan is available for public inspection in the principal's office. It will inform you of not only the location, type and condition of all asbestos present in the buildings, but also the steps the school must take to make sure that it poses no risk to the health of our students and staff. If you have any questions concerning asbestos in your school, please feel free to contact the Superintendent at Leopold R-III School District, 100 Main Street, Leopold, MO 63760 or call 238-2211.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

The Student Code of Conduct is designed to foster responsibility, respect for the rights of others, and to ensure the orderly operation of district schools. No code can be expected to list each and every offense which may result in the use of disciplinary action. However, it is the purpose of this code to list certain offenses 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.

Violations Against Public Decency and Good Order

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Use of Language That is Disparaging or Demeaning--Words or action, verbal, written or symbolic meant to

harass or injure another person: i.e., threats of violence or defamation of a person's race, religion, gender or ethnic

origin. Constitutionally protected speech will not be punished.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

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

1-10 days out of school suspension. and possible documentation in student's discipline record.*

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Use of Disruptive Speech or Conduct--Conduct or verbal, written or symbolic language, which materially and substantially disrupts classroom work, school activities or school functions.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension,

or 1-10 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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Use of Disrespectful Conduct or Speech--Disrespectful verbal, written or symbolic language or gesture which is

inappropriate to publish settings or directed at a staff member.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, 1-5 days in-school 1-5 days out-of-school suspension; 5-10 days out-of

suspension. school suspension.

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Public Displays of Affection--Physical contact which is inappropriate for the school setting.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference, detention, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school

1-180 days out-of school suspension, and possible or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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Bus Misconduct--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.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Verbal Warning; assigned seat; 1-4 days off the bus 5-10 days off the bus; permanent removal from bus

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Dress Code--Clothing or accessory items which may disrupt the educational environment; i.e., items which depict

alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, offensive and/or obscene pictures or words.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; change of clothing, detention 1-3 days in-school suspension

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Violations Against Public Health and Safety

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Tobacco Possession--possession of any tobacco products on school property, bus, or at any school activity.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference, detention, 1-3 days in-school suspension; 1-3 days out-of-school

may notify law enforcement officials suspension, may notify law enforcement officials

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Tobacco Use--Use of any tobacco products on school property, bus, or at any school activity.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

detention, 1-3 days in-school suspension, may notify 1-9 days out-of-school suspension,

law enforcement officials may notify law enforcement officials

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Drugs and Alcohol--Possession of or attendance under the influence of any unauthorized prescription drug, alcohol,

narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs or drug-related paraphernalia..

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

5-180 days out-of-school suspension, notification to Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

law enforcement officials and documentation in student's documentation in student's discipline record.

discipline record

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Drugs and Alcohol--Sale, purchase or distribution of any prescription drug, alcohol, narcotic substance, counterfeit drugs

and/or drug-related paraphernalia.

Minimum Consequences

Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

documentation in student's discipline record.

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Violations Against Persons

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Assault--Attempting to cause injury to another person: intentionally placing a person in reasonable apprehension of

imminent physical injury

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, noti-

or expulsion, notice to law enforcement officials, and fication to law enforcement officials, and documentation in

documentation in student's discipline record. student's discipline record.

Assault--Attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another.

Minimum Consequences

Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and

documentation in student's discipline record.

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Sexual Harassment--Use of verbal, written or symbolic language which is sexually harassing

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference, in-school suspension, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, or expulsion, and documentation in student's discipline

and possible documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.

Sexual Harassment--Physical contact that is sexually harassing.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

In-School suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and

suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation documentation in student's discipline record.

in student's discipline record.*

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Bullying--Intentional action to inflict physical, emotional, or mental suffering on another individual or group of individuals.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Loss of privileges, classroom detention 11-180 out-of-school suspension or expulsion,

Conference with teacher, principal, parents Notification of law enforcement

after school detention, in-school suspension documentation in student's discipline record.

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation

in student's discipline record.*

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Weapons--Possession or use of any instrument or device, other than those defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 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.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Confiscation; 1-5 days in-school suspension; 1-180 days 11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, and

out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's discipline record.

documentation in student's discipline record.*

Weapons--Possession or use of a firearm as defined in 18 U.S.C. 921 or any instrument or device defined in

571/010, RSMO.

Minimum Consequences

One calendar year suspension or expulsion, notification

to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

discipline record.

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Fighting--Mutual combat in which both parties have contributed to the conflict either verbally or by physical action.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

1-10 days in-school suspension, 1-180 days In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

out-of-school suspension, and possible documentation or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; detention, In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of -school suspension

1-5 days in-school, 1-10 days out-of-school suspension. or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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Theft--Theft, attempted theft or willful possession of stolen property.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Reimbursement; principal/student conference; 1-5 days in- 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, possible notification

school suspension, 1-180 days out-of school suspension, to law enforcement officials, and documentation in student's

possible notification to law enforcement officials, and discipline record.

possible documentation in student's discipline record.*

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Violations Against Property

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Arson--Starting a fire or causing an explosion with the intention to damage property or buildings.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

11-180 days out-of-school suspension or expulsion, Expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials,

notification to law enforcement officials, and and documentation in student's discipline record.

documentation in student's discipline record.*

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False Alarms--Tampering with emergency equipment, setting off false alarms, making false reports.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference; in-school suspension In-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension

or 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion or expulsion, and possible documentation in student's

and possible documentation in student's discipline record.* discipline record.*

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Vandalism--Willful damage or the attempt to cause damage to real or personal property belonging to the school, staff

or students.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference, Restitution, in-school 11-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, possible

1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion, notification to law enforcement officials, and documentation

possible notification to law enforcement officials, and in student's discipline record.

possible documentation in student's discipline record.

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Violations Against School Standards

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Gangs--Gang activities, whether verbal, written or symbolic which substantially disrupt the educational environment.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student Conference; detention, 1-10 days in-school 10-90 days out-of-school suspension

suspension; 1-10 days out-of-school suspension

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Careless Driving--Driving on School property in such a way as to endanger persons or property.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

First violation of minor driving rules will be reported to Subsequent minor violation or any major violation will be

parent/guardian. Driving privileges revoked for one month reported to law enforcement officials. Driving privileges

revoked for one semester; driving privileges revoked permanently. .

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Truancy--Absence from school without the knowledge and consent of parents/guardians and /or school

administration.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Principal/Student conference and make up time missed; 3-10 days in-school suspension; 1-5 days out-of-school

1-3 days in-school suspension

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Cheating--Any form of cheating including copying another's work or lending one's work to another.

Minimum Consequences Maximum Consequences

Grade of zero, 2 hours after-school detention Grade of zero, after-school detention, in-school

suspension and possible documentation in student's

discipline record.*

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* Any offense which constitutes a "serious violation of the district's discipline

policy" as defined in Board policy "2673" will be documented in the student's

discipline record.

NOON DETENTION

If a student gets a third and fourth noon detention, they will have to serve an eighth hour after school. When a student gets a fifth and sixth noon detention they will serve an in-school suspension. If a student receives a seventh or more noon detentions they will serve an out-of-school suspension. This is an accumulation of noon detentions assigned by the teachers to an individual. This policy pertains to each semester.

THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

The Leopold R-III School District is informing you, that as parents/guardians you may opt your son/daughter out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis or evaluation. Please contact the school if you do not want your child to participate in these activities.

ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Starting with a student's Freshman year, if they are listed on the honor roll for the fall semester and third quarter they will receive a letter. In each succeeding year a student who makes the honor roll will receive a bar to be added to the letter. If a student fails to earn a letter as a Freshman, but qualifies at a later time, the letter will then be awarded. The school will also provide a "lamp of knowledge" emblem to attach to the letter to signify that it is an academic letter. At the end of the year, students will be awarded pins for an Honor Rating II or higher at the Southeast Missouri District Music Festival when the students complete all the required duties of membership in the Concert Choir.

ATHLETIC AWARDS

All Freshman who are members of the baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball or cheerleading teams for the entire season will be awarded an athletic letter. Each succeeding year, bars will be given to signify athletic participation. Students who first earn the letter after the Freshman year will receive the letter at that time. The school will provide emblems to signify the sport represented by the letters. Students who earn all-district, all-region or all-state in a sport will receive a 4" patch. Teams who win the districts, sectionals, or etc., all members will receive a 3" or 5" patch for the highest place they finish.

ORGANIZATIONS AND SPONSORS

SEVENTH GRADE MRS. HORRELL

EIGHTH GRADE MRS. PONDER

NINTH GRADE MRS. LAFFERTY

TENTH GRADE MR. LEGRAND

ELEVENTH GRADE MRS. WINEMAN AND MR. THOMA

TWELFTH GRADE MR. S. KINDER AND MRS. BELLIS

PEP CLUB MRS. NENNINGER

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL MRS. HORRELL & MRS. BELLIS CHEERLEADERS MS. SPITZMILLER

PUBLICATIONS MRS. WINEMAN

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL MR. S. KINDER

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL MRS. DAVIS & MR. NENNINGER

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL MR. K. KINDER

JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL MR. S. KINDER

JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL MRS. DAVIS & MR. NENNINGER

BUSINESS CLUB MRS. NENNINGER

CONCERT CHOIR MRS. PAGE

BETA CLUB MRS. COOPER & MR. URHAHN

MSHSAA GUIDELINES

HOW TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT YOUR

HIGH SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY

CITIZENSHIP

You must be a creditable citizen. Creditable citizens are those students whose conduct-both in school and out of school-will not reflect discredit upon themselves or their school.

ACADEMICS

Grades 9-12: You must have earned, the preceding semester of attendance, a minimum of 3.0 units of credit.

Grades 7-8: You must have been promoted to a higher grade at the end of the previous year. However, even though you may have been promoted, you will be ineligible if you failed more than two courses the previous quarter.

NONSCHOOL COMPETITION

Before you join a nonschool team or enter any nonschool competitive athletic event, your school principal or athletic administrator should be consulted to make certain you met the standards.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES

It is a privilege to participate in high school athletics and not a right. Students who represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable citizens and judged so by the proper school authority certifying a list of students eligible for competition. Those students whose character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon themselves or their school are not considered "creditable citizens." Conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with standards of good discipline.

In an effort to define the general area of being a creditable citizen, and to provide consistency in applying major rule infractions, the following guidelines shall apply:

A. The following general rules shall apply to all student athletes in the junior

high sports of volleyball and basketball as well as the high school sports

of volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball and cheerleading.

B. The Athletic Director shall be involved in all decisions of this magnitude.

C. A Parent/Guardian conference shall be held before issuing punishment.

D. All decisions may be appealed to the Board of Education.

E. Due to many variables and extenuating circumstances, the coach and athletic

director shall determine a fair and equitable punishment within the following

parameters:

1. INFRACTIONS

Smoking or use of tobacco products

Alcohol or other illegal drug consumption

Law violations involving alcohol or illegal drugs.

Criminal violations of the law.

Inappropriate sexual behavior.

2. PUNISHMENTS--FIRST OFFENSE

OUT OF SPORTS SEASON

Minimum of a parent/guardian conference to a maximum

of two weeks or six games/matches suspension.

DURING SPORTS SEASON

Minimum of one week or three games/matches suspension

to suspension from the team for the season.*

*Punishments for violations at or near the end of a sport season may carry over to the next sport season in which the student has participated in the past and wants to participate in the future, or the same sport season the next year as deemed appropriate by the coach(s) and athletic director.

3. PUNISHMENTS--SECOND OFFENSE

Suspension from all interschool athletics for one calendar

year.

The suspended student shall attend practices and games/matches unless the coach and athletic director believe this would be detrimental to the squad.

Coaches of each sport will provide all student athletes a copy of this code of conduct as well as a list of all other rules/regulations that student athlete is expected to follow.