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Student Handbook

2012 - 2013

Schnee Learning Center

2222 Issaquah Street

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221

Telephone: 330-922-1966

Fax: 330-945-4059

“Molding Our Students to be Accepting, Insightful and Compassionate”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Student Responsibilities

Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy...... 3

Code of Conduct...... 3-5

Signature Page...... 6

  1. Computer and Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Computer access is available to employees, teachers and students of the SchneeLearningCenter. The Internet provides access to vast, diverse and unique resources to employees, teachers and students in pursuit of educational excellence.

The SchneeLearningCenter has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial materials. However, it is impossible to control all materials; an industrious user may discover controversial information. SchneeLearningCenter firmly believes that the valuable information and interaction available on the Internet far outweighs the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the school.

The operation of the network relies on the proper conduct of the end users that must adhere to strict guidelines. The guidelines are provided so that employees and students are aware of the responsibility of using computers and the Internet. This requires efficient, ethical and legal utilization of the network resources.

Guidelines

□Privileges – The use of the computers and the Internet is a privilege—not a right—and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of these privileges and appropriate disciplinary measures.

□Privacy – Network storage areas may be treated like school lockers. Technology Coordinators may review communications to maintain system integrity and to insure those employees and students are using the system responsibly.

□Storagecapacity – Users are expected to remain within allocated disk space and delete material which takes up excessive storage space. Student H drives will be emptied at the end of each school year and students wanting to save any files should store them on diskettes at the end of the year.

□Illegalcopying – Employees and students should never download or install any commercial software, shareware or free ware onto network drives or disks, unless they have written permission from the Technology Coordinator. Employees and students should not send or receive copyrighted materials in violation of US copyright law; nor should employees or students copy other people’s work, login to other people’s work, login to other people’s accounts or access other people’s files unless deemed necessary by the Technology Coordinator.

□Inappropriatematerialsorlanguage – profane, abusive or impolite language should not be used to communicate nor should materials be accessed which are not in line with the rules of school behavior as written in the Schnee Learning Center Student Code of Conduct. A good rule to follow is never view, send or access materials, which you would not want your teachers and parents to see. Should students encounter such material by accident, they should report it to their teacher immediately. The Schnee Learning Center Director’s discretion determines what materials may violate these standards.

□Reliability – SchneeLearningCenter specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through the Internet.

□Security – Security of any computer system is a high priority. If an employee or student can identify a security problem on the Internet, the Technology Coordinator should be notified immediately. Do not demonstrate the problem to other users. Any users identified as a security risk may be denied access by the SchneeLearningCenter.

□Vandalism – Vandalism or harassment will result in the cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is any attempt to harm or destroy hardware, data of another user, the Internet or the network that is connected to the SchneeLearningCenter. This includes, but is not limited to the uploading or creation of computer viruses. Harassment is the persistent annoyance of another user, or the interference of another user’s work. Restitution for damages will be assessed at the current replacement value of the hardware.

□Educational and Work Use – The computers are for educational and work use only. Playing of games, instant messaging, sending network messages, use of MySpace.com, accessing sites using a proxy server or remote connection, chat rooms and purchasing items on the Internet are not educational uses. At this time email is not available to students.

□Electronic Email – The Board retains the right to access and review all electronic and voice mail, computer files, data bases, and any other electronic transmissions contained in or used in conjunction with the Board’s computer system, telephone system, electronic mail system, and voice mail system. Staff members should have no expectation that any information contained on such system is confidential and private.

□Additional Guidelines – Additional guidelines will be developed from time to time as conditions warrant. Users will be expected to comply with any new guidelines.

□Release – In consideration for the privilege of using the Schnee Learning Center’s Computer Network, every account user releases the Schnee Learning Center, its operators and administrators from any and all claims of any nature arising from his/her use, or inability to use the Schnee Learning Center’s Computer Network.

Code of Conduct

The SchneeLearningCenter recognizes that a positive learning environment cannot occur without maintaining order and discipline conducive to learning. The Code of Conduct is intended to standardize procedures to guarantee the rights of every student at the school.

Students at the SchneeLearningCenter are to know the Code of Conduct. When students choose not to follow the rules, they are expected to accept the consequences. The student’s attitude towards the rules of the school is very important.

Corporal punishment is not permitted. No employee should threaten; inflict unreasonable, irrational, or inappropriate force upon a student. Good sense and judgment should always prevail.

The rules of the Code of Conduct apply to any conduct:

  1. On school grounds during the school day or immediately before or after school hours;
  2. On school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group;
  3. On or off school grounds at any school activity, function or event;
  4. Traveling to and from school, including actions on any school bus.

The following behaviors are considered OFFENSES at the Schnee Learning Center and will result in corrective action, up to and including a one-half hour detention, loss of one-half day privilege (required to attend full day), suspension or expulsion at the discretion of the Executive Director:

A.Disruption – interfering with school policies or classroom routine

B.Damage to Property – purposeful destruction of school or student property

C.DegradingActs – any act which does or may frighten, degrade, disgrace, threaten or cause injury to any person within the school.

  1. Disobedient/Disruptive Behavior–any negative behavior which disrupts the educational process.
  2. Fighting/Assault/Battery – participating in physical contact with one or more students.

EOS Endangering Other’s Safety – any form of physical contact which jeopardizes others including, but not limited to horseplay, throwing objects, etc.

F.Vulgar Language – use of profane or unacceptable language

G.Disobedient/Insubordination – no student will disobey the lawful instructions of a Director, Teacher, Student Advocate or any other staff member of the SLC

H1.Use/Possession/Concealment/Sale/Transmission of any Dangerous or Illegal Instruments including but not Limited to Weapons

H2.Use/Possession/Concealment/Sale/Transmission of any Dangerous or Illegal Instruments including but not Limited to Fireworks, etc.

H3.Use/Possession/Concealment/Sale/Transmission of any Dangerous or Illegal Instruments including but not Limited to Firearm look-alike weapons.

H4. Use/Possession/Concealment/Sale/Transmission of any explosives.

  1. Arson or Attempted Arson – setting fire or attempting to set fire to any school or building property.
  2. Emergency Alarms & Equipment – willful intent to cause panic by submitting false fire and/or bomb information.
  3. Theft – taking the property of another without right or permission.
  1. Truancy – absent without permission
  2. Smoking – smoking in the school or within sight of the school building is strictly prohibited.
  1. Cheating – Copying someone else’s work or in any way trying to take credit for work not done by the student himself/herself.
  2. Throwing Objects – throwing objects on school property.
  1. Public Display of Affection – excessive public display of affection.

POP Possession of Pornography

Q1.Use/Possession/Concealment of any Alcoholic Beverage or other Illegally Controlled Substance.

Q2.Use/Possession/Concealment of any Drug, Drug Paraphernalia, or other Illegally Controlled Substance.

Q3.Use Sale/Transmission of Alcohol.

Q4.Use/Sale/Transmission of Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia.

  1. Tardy – Failure to abide by Corrective Action.
  2. Inappropriate Use of Technology – any violation of the Computer & Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
  3. Possession of Electronic Devices – students may not use pagers, cellular phones, camera phones or any unauthorized recording device. A staff will take a cell phone or other electronic device if seen or heard. The second time the phone is taken, it is given to the Executive Director for the parent/custodian to pickup the end of the school day.
  4. Sexual Harassment, Misconduct, Improper Language and/or Inappropriate Touching
  5. Dress Code Violation – not dressed according to Schnee’s dress code.
  6. Multiple Violations– wrongful conduct actions that impede, obstruct, interfere with or violate the school’s mission, philosophy, and regulations.
  7. Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying – any act of intimidation or threat that causes mental or physical harm or discomfort to any student or staff. Any incident should be reported to a staff member or the Executive Director.

Z.Serious Bodily Injury– intentional harm to any student or staff.

CREDIT RECOVERY

SIGNATURE OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Please understand by signing this document, you are aware of all the policies set forth. Make sure you and your parent/guardian sign below. This signature sheet will be placed in your personnel file for future reference.

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