Beaufort High School

Student Handbook (11-12)

Table of Contents

Vision/ Mission/ Administration………………………2

Alma Mater/ Fight Song/ Student Parent Rights……3

Daily Schedule…………………………………………4

Parent/ Student Rights………………………………..5

Code of Conduct ………………………………………6-19

Dress & Grooming Policy………………………………19-21

Personal Communication Devices……………………22-24

Tobacco/ Student Hazing………………………………24-26

Harassment/; Bullying and Violence Policy………26-28

Attendance Information……………………………….29-33

Academic Information…………………………………34- 41

School Rules/ Regulations/ Information……………...41-46

Use of Motor Vehicles…………………………………...47

Internet Acceptable Use………………………………..48-51

Reasonable Suspicion Drug Testing Policy……………51-52

Multi Cultural Education/ Incentives …………………53

Important Dates…………………………………………53-56

Goal Setting/ Handbook Training 57-58

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

-Declaration of Independence

SCHEDULE

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POINT PLEASANT JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Home of the

“Big Black Knights”

280 Scenic Drive

Point Pleasant, WV 2550

(304) 675- 1350

Office Hours: 7:-00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. William F. CottrillPrincipal

Mrs. Kerri LewisAsst. Principal

Mr. Kent Price Asst. Principal

Mr. Darin Logan Asst. Principal

Mr. Stacey WaltonAsst. Principal

MISSION

Committed to excellence, Point Pleasant Junior Senior High School promotes respectful, responsible citizens dedicated to lifelong learning.

BLACK KNIGHT PRIDE

We expect every student and staff member to act with:

Respect: Recognizing the worth and rights of self and others, the value of property and the environment. Respect includes valuing authority and being courteous to others.
Promotion: Integrity – being true to one’s ethical beliefs and taking action based on those beliefs. Honesty- telling the truth no matter what the consequences.
Responsibility: Having the internal strength to follow through on what one believes to be right and fair. Courage includes taking action on personal commitments.
Excellence : Being responsible for one’s own actions and future. Having ownership and being accountable for the outcomes and decisions, and learning from mistakes.
Dedication: Being able to control or improve one’s pattern of behavior in moral, mental, and physical wellness.
Kindness: Thinking and caring about the welfare of others. Engaging in the considerate personal interaction that enriches the lives of others.
Justice: Upholding what one believes to be fair. Being fair minded in the treatment of others.
Citizenship: Being willing to participate in or develop community through volunteerism, voting, community service, and showing respect for country.

Alma Mater

As we look among our souvenirs

What rare treasures do we find!

Of days we spent with our Alma Mater

Learning truths of every kind-

Days from which we all are loath to part

But the parting time comes round again.

Let every loyal student join in chorus

Sing to Thee an old refrain!

Alma Mater, Point Pleasant,

Alma Mater, All Hail!

We revere Thee and cheer Thee

And we serve Thee without fail.

Alma Mater, Point Pleasant

As we sing our praise anew,

All our loyalty we pledge Thee,

Alma Mater, to you!

Fight Song

It’s dear Point Pleasant

The pride of every boy and girl

Come on you old grads

And join us young lads

It’s dear Point Pleasant

Now, we cheer, RAH, RAH

Now it’s time boys to make a big noise

No matter what the people say

No time to fear

The gangs all here

So hail to dear Point Pleasant

Hail, Hey

2112 - BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL

The West Virginia Legislature has established the following:

A. / the mission of public schools is to prepare students for equal and responsible citizenship and productive adulthood;
B. / democratic citizenship and productive adulthood begin with standards of conduct in schools;
C. / schools should be safe havens for learning with high standards of conduct for students; and
D. / rights necessarily carry responsibilities.

In recognition of the above, the Legislature and the Mason County Board of Education has adopted the following Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students and School Personnel the:

A. / right to attend a school and ride a bus that is safe, orderly and drug free;
B. / right to learn and work in a school that has clear discipline codes with fair and consistently enforced consequences for misbehavior;
C. / right to learn and work in a school that has alternative educational placements for violent or chronically disruptive students;
D. / right to be treated with courtesy and respect;
E. / right to attend a school and ride on a bus that is free from bullying;
F. / right to expect support from school administrators when enforcing discipline policies;
G. / right to expect support from parents, the community, public officials and businesses in their efforts to uphold high standards of conduct; and
H. / responsibility to adhere to the principles in this Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for Students and School Personnel, and to behave in a manner that guarantees that other students and school personnel enjoy the same rights.
Grades 9-12 / REGULAR SCHEDULE / Grades 7-8
0 / 7:20- 8:05 (45)
1 / 8:10- 9:05 (55) / 8:10- 9:05 (55)
2 / 9:09- 9:54 (45) / 9:09- 9:54 (45)
3 / 9:58- 10:43 (45) / 9:58- 10:43 (45)
4 / 10:47-- 11:32 (45) / 10:47-11:17 LUNCH (30)
5 / 11:36- 12: 04 MCCC LUNCH (30) / ADVISORY (KNIGHT time) / 11:17- 12:01 (45)
6 / 12:04- 12:49 H.S. LUNCH (45) / 12:04- 12:49 (45)
7 / 12:53- 1:38 (45) / 12:53- 1:38 (45)
8 / 1:42- 2:27 (45) / 1:42- 2:27 (45)
9 / 2:31- 3:16 (45) / 2:31- 3:16 (45)
10 / 3:30- 4:15 (45)
Grades 9-12 / PLC/ ONE HOUR DELAY / Grades 7-8
0 / 8:35- 9:05 (40)
1 / 9:10- 9:48 (38) / 9:10- 9:48 (38)
2 / 9:52-10:30 (38) / 9:52-10:30 (38)
3 / 10:34-11:12 (38) / 10:34-11:12 (38)
4 / 11:16- 11:54 (38) / 11:12- 11:41 LUNCH (38)
5 / 11:58- 12:14 MCCC LUNCH (30) / ADVISORY (KNIGHT time) / 11:44- 12:10 (30)
6 / 12:14- 12:54 H.S. LUNCH (40) / 12:14- 12:54 (40)
7 / 12:58- 1:36 (38) / 12:58- 1:36 (38)
8 / 1:40- 2:18 (38) / 1:40- 2:18 (38)
9 / 2:22- 3:16 (38) / 2:22- 3:16 (38)
10 / 3:30- 4:08 (38)
Grades 9-12 / TWO HOUR DELAY / Grades 7-8
0 / 9:35- 10:05 (30)
1 / 10:10- 10:44 (34) / 10:10- 10:44 (34)
2 / 10:48- 11:18 (30) / 10:48- 11:18 (30)
3 / 11:22- 11:52 (30) / 11:22- 11:52 (30)
4 / 11:56- 12:26 (30) / 11:56- 12:26 JHS LUNCH (30)
5 / 12:30- 1:00 MCCC LUNCH (30) / ADVISORY (KNIGHT time) / 12:30- 1:00 MCCC LUNCH (30)
6 / 1:00- 1:34 HS LUNCH (34) / 1:00- 1:34 HS LUNCH (34)
7 / 1:38 2:08 (30) / 1:38 2:08 (30)
8 / 2:12- 2:42 (30) / 2:12- 2:42 (30)
9 / 2:46- 3:16 (30) / 2:46- 3:16 (30)
10 / 3:30- 4:00 (30)
Grades 9-12 / THREE HOUR DELAY / Grades 7-8
0 / 9:35- 10:05 (30)
1 / 11:10- 11:33 (23) / 11:10- 11:33 (23)
2 / 11:37- 12:00 (23) / 11:37- 12:00 (23)
3 / 12:04- 12:27 (23) / 12:04- 12:27 (23)
4 / 12:31- 12:5 J.H.S LUNCH (23) / 12:31- 12:5 J.H.S LUNCH (23)
5 / 12:57- 1:27 MCCC LUNCH (30) / ADVISORY (KNIGHT time) / 12:57- 1:27 MCCC LUNCH (30)
6 / 1:27- 1:57 H.S. LUNCH (30) / 1:27- 1:57 H.S. LUNCH (30)
7 / 1:59- 2:22 (23) / 1:59- 2:22 (23)
8 / 2:26- 2:49 (23) / 2:26- 2:49 (23)
9 / 2:53- 3:16 (23) / 2:53- 3:16 (23)
10 / 3:30- 4:00 (30)

MASON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES:

All policies can be found online at

5780 - STUDENT/PARENT RIGHTS

The Board of Education recognizes that students possess not only the right to an education but many of the rights of citizenship as well.

In providing students the opportunity for an education to which they are entitled, the Board shall attempt to offer nurture, counsel, and custodial care appropriate to their age and maturity. At the same time, the Board recognizes that no student may be deprived of the basic right to equal access to the educational program, and his/her constitutional right to due process and free expression and association as appropriate for the school environment.

Attendant to the rights afforded to each student, however, are certain responsibilities, which include respect for the rights of others, obedience to properly constituted school authority, and compliance with the guidelines and rules of the County.

The Board realizes that as students differ in age and maturity, so they differ in ability to handle both the rights of citizens and the concomitant responsibilities. The exercise of each right shall be granted, therefore, with due regard for the degree of responsibility possessed by the student and the student's need for the continuing guidance and control of those responsible for his/her education.

Since a student who has reached the age of majority possesses the full rights of an adult, s/he may authorize in writing those school matters previously handled by his/her parents, but s/he also assumes the responsibility for his/her performance in school, attendance, and compliance with school rules.

Parents also have rights in the school system to know about their student’s educational experience. Specific rights are listed in topic areas of these policies. Those rights may be exercised consistent with the provisions of West Virginia Board of Education Policy 4350 and other pertinent State and Federal law and regulation.

In addition, parents have the right to inspect any instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum for their student. Instructional materials means instructional content, regardless of format, that is provided to the student, including printed or representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials available in electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through the Internet). Instructional material does not include academic tests or academic assessments.

5500 - STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The purpose of this policy is to classify inappropriate student behavior and to identify appropriate and meaningful interventions and consequences for violations. School administrators are encouraged to provide appropriate school-based intervention strategies designed to keep students in school and engaged in instruction. Out-of-school suspension strategies should be used sparingly and shall never deny a student to instructional materials and information necessary to maintain academic progress. Out-of-school suspension is not a recommended consequence or intervention for level 1 behaviors, however, the determination of interventions and consequences is at the discretion of the school administrator for levels 1, 2 and 3. Any out-of-school suspension shall also result in a suspension in relation to extra-curricular activities for the duration of the out-of-school suspension, provided, however, additional consequences for violation of extra-curricular guidelines may be imposed if warranted.

When administering interventions and consequences, it is required to determine if a student warrants protection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA), West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) policy 2419, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its implementing regulations (Section 504) or Board Policy 5605 – Discipline for Special Education Students.

Pursuant to State Board policy 4373, the following behaviors have been identified and defined as those that will disrupt the educational process.

Level 1: Minimally Disruptive Behaviors – disrupt the educational process and the orderly operations of the school but do not pose direct danger to self or others

A. / Cheating
A student will not plagiarize or copy the work of others or break rules to gain advantage in a competitive situation. Interventions for this inappropriate behavior may include academic sanctions in addition to other discipline. See Academic Sanctions
B. / Deceit
A student will not deliberately conceal or misrepresent the truth, deceive another, or cause another to be deceived by false or misleading information.
C. / Disruptive/Disrespectful Conduct
A student will not exhibit behavior that violates classroom/school rules, results in distraction and obstruction of the educational process, or that is discourteous, impolite, bad mannered, and/or rude. Behavior is considered disruptive and/or disrespectful if a teacher is prevented from starting an activity or lesson, or has to stop instruction to address the disruption.
D. / Failure to Serve Detention
A student will not fail to serve an assigned detention of which students and/or parents/guardians have been notified.
E. / Falsifying Identity
A student will not use another person's identification or give false identification to any school official with intent to deceive school personnel or falsely obtain money or property.
F. / Inappropriate Appearance
A student will not dress or groom in a manner that disrupts the educational process or is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of others. A student will not dress in a manner that is distractive or indecent, to the extent that it interferes with the teaching and learning process, including wearing any apparel that displays or promotes behavior and/or items prohibited by this policy.
G. / Inappropriate Display of Affection
Students will not engage in inappropriate displays of intimate affection, such as kissing or embracing.
H. / Inappropriate Language
A student will not orally, in writing, electronically, or with photographs or drawings, use profanity in general context (not directed toward any individual or group).
I. / Possession of Inappropriate Personal Property
A student will not possess personal property that is prohibited by school rules or that is disruptive to teaching and learning.
J. / Skipping Class*
In accordance with WVBE policy 4110 - Attendance, a student will not fail to report to the school's assigned class or activity without prior permission, knowledge, or excuse by the school or by the parent/guardian.
K. / Tardiness*
A student will not fail to be in his/her place of instruction at the assigned time without a valid excuse.
L. / Vehicle Parking Violation
A student will not engage in improper parking of a motor vehicle on school property.
LEVEL 1 INTERVENTIONS &CONSEQUENCES
Any or all of the items listed below may be used for any of the listed behaviors listed in item A.
1. / Administrator/Student conference or reprimand.
2. / Administrator and teacher-parent/guardian conference.
3. / Academic sanctions may be used to deny credit for work resulting from cheating; however, previously earned grades/credits may not be reduced.
4. / Counseling referrals and conference to support staff or agencies.
5. / Daily/Weekly progress reports.
6. / Behavioral contracts.
7. / Change in the student's class schedule.
8. / School service assignment.
9. / Confiscation of inappropriate item.
10. / Revocation of privileges.
11. / Restitution/Restoration.
12. / Detention (lunch, before, and/or after school).
13. / Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.
14. / Immediate exclusion by teacher from the classroom with a recommended duration of one (1) period/subject of the school day for the first exclusion (WV Code 18A-5-1). (see Board Policy 5610)
15. / Voluntary weekend detention (Superintendent's Interpretation of May 12, 2006).
16. / In-school suspension.
17. / WV Code 18A-5-1(d) prohibits the use of suspension solely for not attending class.
18. / While out-of-school suspension is not recommended for Level1 Inappropriate Behavior, if used at the discretion of the school administrator, it should be limited to a maximum of three (3) days.
19. / Law enforcement notification if warranted. Absent a real and immediate threat to school or public safety, incidents involving public order offenses shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school officials rather than criminal law issues warranting formal la

Level 2: Disruptive and Potentially Harmful Behaviors

Disrupt the educational process and/or pose potential harm or danger to self and/or others. The behavior is committed willfully but not in a manner that is intended maliciously to cause harm or danger to self and/or others.

[NOTE: A County Board may reclassify a level 2 inappropriate behaviors, depending on the severity and repetition of behaviors, provided the reclassification assures the treatment of inappropriate behavior is consistent with State law.]

A. / Gang Related Activity
A student will not, by use of violence, force, coercion, threat of violence or gang activity, cause disruption or obstruction to the educational process. Gangs are defined as organized groups of students and/or adults who engage in activities that threaten the safety of the general populace, compromise the general community order, and/or interfere with the County's educational mission. Gang activity includes:
1. / wearing or displaying any clothing, jewelry, colors, or insignia that intentionally identifies the student as a member of a gang, or otherwise symbolizes support of a gang;
2. / using any word, phrase, written symbol or gesture that intentionally identifies a student as a member of a gang, or otherwise symbolizes support of a gang;
3. / gathering of two (2) or more persons for purposes of engaging in activities or discussions promoting gangs;
4. / recruiting student(s) for gangs.
B. / Habitual Violation of School Rules or Policies
A student will not persistently, as defined by the County, refuse to obey the reasonable and proper orders or directions of school employees, school rules, or policies.
C. / Insubordination
A student will not ignore or refuse to comply with directions or instructions given by school authorities. Refusing to open a book, complete an assignment, work with another student, work in a group, take a test, or do any other class- or school-related activity not listed herein, refusing to leave a hallway when requested by a school staff member, or running away from school staff when told to stop, all constitute insubordination/unruly conduct.
D. / Leaving School without Permission
A student will not leave the school building, campus, or school activity for which the student is enrolled without permission from authorized school personnel.
E. / Physical Fight without Injury
A student will not engage in a physical altercation using blows in an attempt to harm or overpower another person(s).
F. / Possession of Imitation Weapon
A student will not possess any object fashioned to imitate or look like a weapon.
G. / Possession of Knife not Meeting Dangerous Weapon Definition (WV Code 61-7-2) Note: Under no circumstances are students to possess a knife of any length.
A student will not possess a knife or knife-like implement under three and one-half (3 1/2) inches in length. WV Code 61-7-2 clarifies that a pocket knife with a blade of three and one-half (3 1/2) inches or less in length, a hunting or fishing knife carried for sports or other recreational uses, or a knife designed for use as a tool or household implement shall not be included within the term "knife" as defined as a deadly weapon unless such knife is knowingly use or intended to be used to produce serious bodily injury or death.
H. / Profane Language/Obscene Gesture/Indecent Act toward an Employee or a Student
A student will not direct profane language, obscene gestures, or indecent acts towards a school employee or a fellow student. This inappropriate behavior includes but is not limited to verbal, writing, electronic, and/or illustrative communications intended to offend and/or humiliate.
I. / Technology Misuse
Note: Students found using cellphones during times other than before school, after school or during their lunch time will have cell phone confiscated. Cell phones will be returned to parent or guardian after 3:30 p.m.
LEVEL 2 INTERVENTIONS & CONSEQUENCES
Any or all of the items listed below may be used for any of the listed behaviors listed in item A.
1. / Administrator/Student conference or reprimand.
2. / Administrator and teacher-parent/guardian conference.
3. / Referral to support staff or agencies for counseling or other therapeutic services.
4. / Daily/Weekly progress reports.
5. / Behavioral contracts.
6. / Change in the student's class schedule.
7. / School service assignment.
8. / Confiscation of inappropriate item.
9. / Revocation of privileges.
10. / Restitution/Restoration.
11. / Before and/or after-school detention.
12. / Denial of participation in class and/or school activities.
13. / Immediate exclusion by teacher from the classroom with a recommended duration of one (1) period/subject of the school day for the first exclusion (WV Code 18A-5-1). (see Board Policy 5610)
14. / Voluntary weekend detention (Superintendent's Interpretation of May 12, 2006).
15. / In-school suspension.
16. / Out-of-school suspension with a recommended maximum of five (5) days (see Board Policy 5610).
17. / WV Code 18A-5-1(d) prohibits the use of suspension solely for not attending class.
18. / The principal and/or Superintendent may recommended placement in an alternative education program.
19. / Expulsion.
20. / Law enforcement notification if warranted. Absent a real and immediate threat to school or public safety, incidents involving public order offenses shall be considered school discipline issues to be handled by school officials rather than criminal law issues warranting formal law enforcement intervention.

Level 3: Imminently Dangerous, Illegal and/or Aggressive Behaviors