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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.