Leopold Jr. High Senior High Handbook

Leopold R-III School District
Fall, 2011

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 have changed, and they will be $1.20. Junior
high and high school lunches have changed, and they will be $1.40. Adult lunches have
changed, and they will be at $2.05. Additional milk will be 30 cents.

We have some new faculty and staff this year. Mr. Andy Beck is our new physical
education teacher. Ms. Jamie Wisnasky is our new business and computer applications
teacher. Mrs. Holly Landewee will be our new head cook. Mrs. Kathy Schreckenberg will
be our new cook/custodian. Mrs. Kelly Smith will be a new aide.

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 2011-2012 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
2011-2012
1. Added under School Lunches:

Outside food such as McDonalds or other restaurants are not allowed in the cafeteria
during lunch time. No sodas may be brought into the cafeteria.

2. Added under Arrival and Departure:

Student early dismissal from school:
The following procedures apply:

1. The building principal or designee shall not excuse a student before the end of
school day without a request for early dismissal by the student’s parent/guardian.

2. Requests shall be in writing. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a
student shall be honored only if the caller can be positively identified as the student’s
parent/guardian.

3. Children of single-parent families will be released only upon the request of the
custiodial parent; i.e. the parent whom the court holds directly responsible for the child, and
who is identified as such on the school record.

Additional precautions may be taken by the school administration, appropriate to the age of
students, and as needs arise.
Parents/guardians have the obligation to advise and provide up-to-date documentation to the
building principal regarding any change in the legal and/or physical custody of the student.
The building principal, at all times, had the authority to investigate and confirm the custodial
status of a parent/guardian if the principal has inadequate information or reason to suspect
that false or incomplete information has been provided to the School District.

Parents/guardians need to report to the office to pick up their student. A staff member will
go get the student for the parent.

3. Changed Under School Lunches:
Price of lunch is $1.40 per day or $7.00 per week.

4. Deleted College Prep Certificate Graduation Requirements:

The state of Missouri no longer offers a College Prep Certificate.

Changes to the Jr. High/High School Handbook
2011-2012

5. Changed under CLASS RANKING:

CLASS RANKING FOR THE CLASS OF 2012 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS
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,
saluatatorian, and other honors will include only those who have completed the
following:
a. Completion of specified curriculum:
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

b. A student must maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in the areas of English,
mathematics, science and social studies.
c. He/she must also score at or above the state average on the SAT or ACT.

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 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.

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

Keenan Kinder Principal K-12

Theresa Shoemaker Kindergarten

Gretchen Harpster Grade One

Jodi Wipfler Grade Two

Samantha Bueter Grade Three

Julie Fluchel Grade Four

Kathy Nanney Grade Five

Teresa Cooper Grade Six--Beta Club Sponsor

Mary Rowe Librarian

Lindsay Vinson English-Mass Media

Jeff Wyatt Counselor

Jamie Wisnasky Business--Computer Technology

Jean Ponder Art--Home Economics--Spanish

Carlton Thoma Math-P.E

Anita Bellis Jr. High Math & English
Algebra I & Applied Math

Julia Horrell Science

Lesa Lafferty Jr. High & High School Resource

Andy Beck P. E. & Basketball Coach

LEOPOLD R-3 CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Ted LeGrand Social Studies

Amanda Brack Elementary Special Education

Angela Carlisle Communication Arts Resource

Cindy Beussink Speech Educator

Sandy Davis Volleyball Coach

NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
NAME POSITION TELEPHONE

Patty Bohnsack Secretary/Bookkeeper

Rhonda Beel Secretary

Cathy Stroder Teachers’ Aide

Tammy Vandeven Library Aide

Kelly Smith Teachers’ Aide

Holly Landewee Head Cook

Tammy Broshuis Cook

Kathy Schreckenberg Cook/Custodian

Michele Thele Custodian

Karen Eftink Nurse

Sarah Deck Parents As Teachers

Roy Broshuis Maintenance/Bus Driver

Millie Vandeven Bus Driver
Todd Peters   Bus Driver
Ron Lincoln   Bus Driver
Aimee Hampton Bus Driver
Sheryl Eftink   Bus Driver

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Keith Brotherton President

Martin Arnzen Vice-President

Edward Vandeven Treasurer

Jean Clubb Member

Gina Bueter Member

Jim Thele Member

Bryan Stroder 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,
color, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or perceived
sexual orientation, or cultural or socio-economic status 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

Eight semesters of attendance are required during grades nine through twelve.

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. All 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 subject
area to prepare for the MAP and EOC exams. 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:

CLASS RANKING FOR THE CLASS OF 2012 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS

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.

b. A student must maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better in the areas of English,
mathematics, science and social studies.
c. He/she must also score at or above the state average on the SAT or ACT.

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.

Student early dismissal from school:
The following procedures apply:

1. The building principal or designee shall not excuse a student before the end of
school day without a request for early dismissal by the student’s parent/guardian.

2. Requests shall be in writing. Telephone requests for early dismissal of a
student shall be honored only if the caller can be positively identified as the student’s
parent/guardian.

Parents/guardians need to report to the office to pick up their student. A staff member will
go get the student for the parent.

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 throughout 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 $1.40 per day
or $7.00 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.

Outside food such as McDonalds or other restaurants are not allowed in the cafeteria
during lunch time. No sodas may be brought into the cafeteria.

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, intimidation by students toward a district
personnel or students on school grounds, or school time, at a school sponsored activity or in
a school related context, or cyberbullying. 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 31st, 2011. 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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_________________
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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Violations Against Public Health and Safety
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Violations Against Persons
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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.*
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Violations Against Property
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.*

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Violations Against School Standards
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.                .
   _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.*
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*   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. BELLIS
EIGHTH GRADE     MS. WISNASKY
NINTH GRADE     MRS. VINSON
TENTH GRADE     MRS. HORRELL
ELEVENTH GRADE     MRS. PONDER & MR. BECK
TWELFTH GRADE     MRS. LAFFERTY
PEP CLUB      MS. BUETER & MS. WISNASKY
STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL MRS. HORRELL/MRS. BELLIS
CHEERLEADERS     MS. BUETER
PUBLICATIONS     MRS. VINSON
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL   MR. LEWIS/MR. LEGRAND
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL   MR. BECK
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL   MR. K. KINDER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL   MRS. DAVIS
JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL   MR. BECK
JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL   MRS. DAVIS
BUSINESS CLUB     MS. WISNASKY
CONCERT CHOIR
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.