Rush Springs High School Students

Rush SpringsHigh School

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2012-2013Student Handbook

The Rush Springs School District shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The district Title IX Coordinator is Pat Cave, Principal, Rush Springs Schools, PO Box 308,

Rush Springs, OK 73082, phone 580-476-3447 ext 205.

PO Box 308 Rush Springs, OK 73082 580-476-3596
RUSHSPRINGSHIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTSAND PARENTS

Welcome

The purpose of this handbook is to better acquaint students, parents and teachers of the academic, extra-curricular, and discipline policies of RushSpringsHigh School. Through this information we hope to unify and work together to make the school year rewarding and beneficial to the student. Many of the problems that arise in our school may be eliminated by knowledge and understanding of the information in this handbook.

It is the desire of the administration and your teachers that you will use this handbook to become well informed about your school and its regulations and be challenged to live up to the standards of RushSpringsHigh School.

We are proud of RushSpringsHigh School and its traditions. We want all students to feel that the school belongs to you and you belong to the school. As a student of Rush Springs High, take pride in yourself and your school. As years go by, we believe that you will look back on your high school years as some of the happiest days of your life.

**Please look though the handbook and sign and return all necessary forms to the office.

Special Notice to Parents…

Student/Parent Internet Access

To Grades/Attendance

We are glad to announce that the Rush Springs School District will continue to provide a web site for students and parents to access student’s grades and attendance records as has been done for the past few years. You and your child will receive a new ID and password sometime during the first few weeks of school. Once the new system is working, it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to access the site on a regular basis (weekly is suggested)in order to obtain your child’s grades and absences/tardies report. MAS will be the primary means of communications to inform parents/guardians about their child’s performance. Individuals without internet access are invited to come to the Rush Springs High School Library. School personnel will be present to assist you. The Rush Springs Public Library is also available. The parent/guardian might simply instruct the child to bring home a printout of the report.

2012-2013

Student’s Name: Grade:

Receipt of Student Handbook

______My child has received a copy of the student handbook. We have gone over it and we understand and will abide by all policies set forth by Rush Spring High School.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Computer Usage

RushSpringsSchool believes that our computers and their usage are a valuable resource for students to use for their education. We want our students to get full usage of the computer and the Internet for homework assignments and reports. Therefore, school computers shall only be used for educational purposes only. Chatting, e-mailing, improper Internet sites, and any other use of the computers in a non-educational manner, shall result in proper punishment and possible banishment in the use of the school computers.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

FERPA POLICY

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a copy of any and all of student’s records shall be made available to parents or legal guardians no more than fifteen days after filing an official request for such information. Student’s records will be sent to the legal guardians. Under FERPA law, release of student records may go to the student when they reach the age of 18.

This is a release of school records to parents after a student reaches 18 years of age.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Absence/Tardy Policy

______We have thoroughly read the absence and tardy policies of RushSpringsHigh School. I understand it is my responsibility as a parent to have my child at school and on time each day. Only emergency absences as approved by the principal, are not subject to the ten-day absence limit per semester. Students who are absent for more than10 days in a particular hour, shall receive NO credit for that class.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Authorization for Medical Care**

I give permission for the school personnel to administer emergency medical care to my child as stated below:

Standard first aid procedures
Administration of non-aspirin pain relievers
Administration of prescription medicines pursuant to the handbook. (Any prescription medicine brought to school by the student will need to be turned in to the office for proper administration.
In the event that a student needs professional medical attention, and the parent/guardian cannot be reached, the school personnel may authorize the EMS to assist the student as needed or school personnel may transport the child to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

______Permission granted

Parent/Guardian Signature

______Permission not granted

Parent/Guardian Signature

** If form is not returned, the school will consider this to mean permission granted.

For seniors only:

A senior that fails a class due to being absent more than 10 days, unless approved by the attendance committee, will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. The student will receive their diploma if they meet requirements, but will not walk across the stage.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Student Information Permission

At various times the school may furnish to the newspaper, radio/television, sports, various organizations or individuals the names, addresses, telephone numbers, images, achievements, etc. of a student and/or their parents of the Rush Springs School System. Reasons for providing this information might include but is not limited to yearbook, news articles, schoolweb page, student directories, transcripts, college recruiters, arm forces, etc. By signing below, you give the school permission to do this.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

MAS/Internet Grading/Attendance Program

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student to access the internet on a regular basis (weekly is suggested) in order to obtain you child’s grades and absences/tardies reports. MAS is now the primary means of communications to inform parents/guardians about their child’s performance. Individuals without internet access are invited to come to the Rush Springs High School library. School personnel will be present to assist you. The Rush Springs Public Library is also available.

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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Rush Springs High School

Attention parents:

At various times during the school year students will take field trips to the following example of places:

Academic meets

Yearbook activities

Extracurricular activities

Canadian Valley Career Technology Center

Plus other school related activities

Students are generally are told in advance of all trips/outings and it is their responsibility to keep parents informed of all activities. There may also be events that become available for your child to be a part in which little or no prior notice may be given. Students should know doctor appointments, dentist appointments, etc. and therefore not participate in an activity that would create a conflict.

This form gives your child, ______, permission to attend school sponsored activities for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Signature of parent/guardian

If you wish for permission not to be given, please write “Permission not given” across this page and sign it.

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2012-2013

Student’s Name: ______Grade: ______

RushSpringsPublicSchool District Student Drug Testing Consent Form

Statement of Purpose and Intent

Participation in school sponsored extra-curricular activities and driving to/from school at the RushSpringsSchool District is a privilege. Activity students carry a responsibility to themselves, their fellow students, their parents, and their school to set the highest possible examples of conduct, which includes avoiding the use or possession of illegal drugs.

Drug use of any kind is incompatible with participation in extra-curricular activities on behalf of the RushSpringsPublicSchool District. Furthermore, the district wishes to make available to students who do not participate in extra-curricular activities equal opportunities for testing. For the safety, health, and well being of the students of the district, the RushSpringsPublicSchool District has adopted the attached Student Drug Testing Policy and the Student Drug Testing Consent for use by all participating students in grades 6-12.

Students Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities

Each Activity Student or Student Driver shall be provided with a copy of the Student Drug Testing Policy and Student Drug Testing Consent which shall be read, signed, and dated by the student, parent or custodial guardian, and coach/sponsor before such student shall be eligible to practice or participate in any interscholastic activities. The consent shall be to provide a sample: a) as part of their annual physical or for eligibility for participation; b) as chosen by the random selection basis; and c) at any time requested based on reasonable suspicion to be tested for illegal or performance-enhancing drugs. No student shall be allowed to practice or participate in any activity governed by the policy unless the student has returned the properly signed Student Drug Testing Consent.

Student’s Last NameFirst NameM.I.

Students Not Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities

Each student shall be provided with a copy of the Student Drug Testing Policy and Student Drug Testing Consent which shall be read, signed, and dated by the student and parent or custodial guardian. The consent shall be to provide a sample: a) as chosen by the random selection basis; and b) at any time requested based on reasonable suspicion to be tested for illegal or performance-enhancing drugs. Results will be confidential and will be shared only with the parents and/or custodial guardian. No punitive action will be taken as a result of a positive test when done in conjunction with this policy. Parents will be encouraged to take advantage of the counseling provisions of this policy.

Student’s Last NameFirst NameM.I.

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I understand after having read the “Student Drug Testing Policy” and “Student Drug Testing Consent,” that, out of care for my safety and health, the RushSpringsSchool District enforces the rules applying to the consumption or possession of illegal and performance-enhancing drugs. I realize that the personal decision I make daily in regard to the consumption or possession of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs may affect my health and well-being as well as the possible endangerment of those around me and reflect upon any organization with which I am associated. If I choose to violate school policy regarding the use or possession of illegal or performance-enhancing drugs any time while I am involved in in-season or off-season activities, I understand upon determination of that violation I will be subject to the restrictions on my participation as outlined in the Policy.

______YES, I CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.

(I have not been coerced into participating.)

______NO, I CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.

Signature of StudentDate

We have read and understood the Rush Springs School District Student Drug Testing Policy and Student Drug Testing Consent. We desire that the student named above participate in the extra-curricular interscholastic programs of the RushSpringsSchool District (or voluntarily submit to testing if not participating in these programs) and we hereby voluntarily agree to be subject to its terms. We accept the method of obtaining samples, testing and analysis of such specimens, and all other aspects of the program. We further agree and consent to the disclosure of the sampling, testing and results as provided in this program.

______YES, WE AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY.

______NO, WE DO NOT WANT OUR SON/DAUGHTER TESTED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY.

Signature of Parent or Custodial GuardianDate

Signature of Coach or SponsorActivity

Rush Springs, OK 73082, phone 580-476-3447 ext 205.

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2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR

August 8-9……..…………………………….Teacher In-Service Days No School

August 10……………………………………….First Day of School

August 12……………………………………….No School

August 15……………………………………….”Unstoppable You” Program at school

August 16……………………………………….School will be dismissed at 12:00

September 5…………………………………Labor Day No School

September 15……………………………….Parent/Teacher Conference 3:15-9:15

September 16……………………………….No School

October 14…………………………………….End of 1st Nine Weeks

October 17…………………………………….Beginning of 2nd Nine Weeks

October 19…………………………………….Professional Day No School

October 20-21……………………………..Fall Break No School

November 23-25………………………...Thanksgiving No School

December 15-16…………………………..First Semester Tests

December 16…………………………………End of 2nd Nine Weeks/1st Semester

December 19-January 1……………..Christmas Break

January 2………………………………………Beginning of 3rd Nine Weeks

January 16…………………………………….Professional Day No School

February 16…………………………………..Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:15-9:15

February 17…………………………………..No School

February 20………………………………….Professional Day No School

March 9…………………………………………End of 3rd Nine Weeks

March 12……………………………………….Beginning of 4th Nine Weeks

March 16……………………….………………Spring Break

March 23 & 26…………………………….Spring Break

April 6 & 9…………………………………….Spring Break

April 27…………………………………………Snow Day

May 4………………………………….………….Snow Day

May 11…………………………………………….Snow Day

May 15……………………………..…………….High School Awards Program

May 16…………………………………….…….Senior Baccalaureate

May 17……………………………………………Middle School Graduation

May 18……………………………………………Last Day of Classes/High School Graduation

RUSHSPRINGSHIGH SCHOOL

STAFF AND PERSONNEL

(2012-2013)

RUSH SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION

President…….…..….James Rennaker

Vice-President….…..Doug Krey

Clerk……….…….…John Borski

Member….…..……..Deana Brady

Member…………...Eddy Rathbun

ADMINISTRATION

Superintendent…………………....………Mike Zurline

Principal……………………..………….Shawn Haskins

Counselor………………………………Jana Krautbauer

SERVICES

Athletic Director………………….Mike Zurline

Librarian……………….………..Mayme Beard

Principal’s Office Asst…………Tina Fitzpatrick

Supt.’s Office Asst………….………Diedre Hale

Lunch Clerk……………………..Sharon Dennis

Cafeteria Services………………..Sharon Dennis

Special Education Director…..………Alan Perry

Counselor……………………….Jana Krautbauer

Title IX Coordinator……….….………Pat Cave

FACULTY

Anita AkinLarry Lance

Joe AllenMichelle Lane

Mayme BeardRichy Large

Tim BeardJimmy McAdoo

Sharon BrownCheryl Rolin

Jory HarrisRick Parrish

Amy HaskinsTrent Parrish

Amber HeilmanKim Smith

Carl JarboeKay Werhan

Tim JohnsonPhil Wilkerson

Joe Kelsey

I. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

High School Bell Schedule:

8:00……………….………1stBell

8:05-8:55…………….…..1st Hour

8:55-9:10……………Home Room

9:15-10:05………………2nd Hour

10:10-11:00………………3rd Hour

11:05-11:55………………4th Hour

12:00-12:50………………5th Hour

12:50-1:20………………….Lunch

1:25-2:15…………………6th Hour

2:20-3:10…………………7th Hour

There is a one-minute warning bell preceding each tardy bell.

Graduation Requirements:

Students graduation from Rush Springs Schools must have 24 units in order to graduate. Students must complete the following credits to meet their graduation requirements:

(4) LANGUAGE ARTS – 1 per year

(3) MATHEMATICS – Algebra I & then (2) upper level maths

(3) SCIENCES – Biology & (2) other science courses. (Some qualified agricultural courses may be substituted if rigor is above biology.)

(4) SOCIAL STUDIES – ½ Oklahoma History, ½ to 1 US Government, 1 US History, 1½ to 2 other social studies. Students moving to Oklahoma from another state and enrolling in high school may graduate without Oklahoma History if it cannot be scheduled. Students attending Career Tech may be allowed to have only 3 units of social studies if approved by administration. All students must take US History II, no exceptions.

(1) ARTS – May include but not limited to Visual Arts, General Music, Band

(2)COMPUTERS OR (2) FOREIGN LANGUAGES– If foreign languages are chosen, students will still need to complete one computer (which can count as an elective.)

(1)PERSONAL FINANCE-Required for all students entering high school starting in 10-11.

(6-7) ELECTIVES – Courses may vary.

PORTFOLIO-A compilation of work, plans, awards, applications, reports, etc., which will be compiled into a notebook representing each academic school year beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.

Please note that every student will need at least one computer credit.

COURSES TAKEN PER SCHOOL YEAR (there may be some exceptions):

9TH GRADE – English I, Algebra I, Physical Science, social study class (varies), (2-3) electives

10th GRADE – English II, Algebra II, Biology, social study class (varies) & (3)

electives

11th GRADE – American Literature, Geometry, (1) Advanced Science, social study class (American History II if not already completed), (3) electives

12th GRADE – English Literature, any other required course not taken in an earlier year and

electives to fulfill graduation requirements. The Portfolio will be due near the end the senior year.

Due to scheduling conflicts and/or student educational needs, schedules may be varied for some students if granted by administration.

CLASS LOAD:

All students are expected to enroll in a full schedule. Students will be required to take a minimum of 7 classes per semester. **The only exceptions to this rule are students enrolled concurrently, attending OSSM classes, Career Tech, virtual classes, or seniors who are on a work release programor an office assistant.(ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL)

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE:

Students desiring to drop a course or to make changes in their schedule must make an appointment with administration to get approved. A cut-off date within the first 3 days of the semester will be established where no more schedule changes can be made except by a request of a teacher or for reason’s deemed appropriate/necessary by the principal. (ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL ALWAYS REQUIRED)

GRADING SCALE:

The grading scale used in the RushSpringsHigh School shall be: