Marion High School
Home of the Warriors
Student’s Name: ______
701 E. Main
Marion, Kansas 66861
620.382.2168Fax 620-382-6021
State Standards of Excellence
Mathematics: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2012
Reading:2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012
Alma Mater
Far above old mud creek waters, rising to the blue.
Stands our noble Alma mater, Hail the red and blue.
Lift your voices ever upward always tried and true.
Here’s to you old Marion High School, warriors brave and true.
District Information
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The Mission of Marion High School
- Provide a safe, supportive, and positive atmosphere where students and staff can honestly and earnestly pursue excellence.
- Involve students in an educational experience that challenges them to become collaborative and adaptable adults who will contribute to the community by using their unique skills and abilities.
- Develop responsibility, leadership, respect and concern for self, for others, for the school, and for the world.
Marion High School Faculty & Staff
Tod Gordon...... Principal
Pat Ash...... Secretary
Tina Hoffner...... Secretary
Chris Barlow...... Band
Brea Campbell……………………………………...Science
Shaun Craft...... Phys. Ed/Health
Terry Edwards...... Spec. Education
Mark Felvus...... Counselor
Alisha Frazer……………………………………………Art
JoAnn Good...... Foreign Language
David Goodwin…………………………....Spec. Education
Ellen Haslouer…………… Family and Consumer Science
JoAnn Helm...... Cook
Kathy Holub ……………………………....Cook/Custodian
Lisa Johnson...... English
Lucas King...... Building Trades
Tomas Lambotte………………………………Vocal Music
Lori McLinden...... Library Aide/IDL Facilitator
Jeff McMillin...... Social Studies
Mark Meyer...... Agriculture Education
Don Molleker...... Math/Physics
Kelly Robson...... Math
Christopher Rome...... English
Sarah Steinle……………………… Food Service Director
Gary Stuchlik...... Math/Science
Grant Thierolf...... Social Studies/Athletic Director
Megan Thomas……………………..Computer/Technology
Jane Whitwell...... Custodian
Connie Williams...... Custodian
USD #408 Board of Education
Jeremiah Lange, President………………………….Marion
Jan Helmer...... Marion
Duane Kirkpatrick...... Marion
Nick Kraus……………………………………….... Marion
Jana Nordquist……………………………………...Marion
Doug Regnier……………………………………….Marion
Tim Young………………………………………….Marion
Central Office Personnel
Lee Leiker...... Superintendent/Transportation
Jordan Metro...... Treasurer/Payroll & Claims
Kristi Kraus...... Clerk/Food Service Rep.
Forest Barger...... Dist. Technology Coordinator
Missy Stubenhofer...... Dist. Curriculum Coordinator
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that governs the maintenance of student records. Under the law, parents of students, or students, if they are at least 18, have both the right to correct inaccuracies in the records. Access to the records by persons other than
the parents or the student is limited, and generally requires prior consent by the parents of the students.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
All students attending Unified School District #408 may participate in educational programs and activities, including but not limited to health, physical education, music, and vocational and technical education regardless of race, color, national origin, age, handicap, or sex.
It is in the intent of USD #408 to comply with both the letter and the spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in policies, regulations and operations. Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been established for parents, students, and employees who feel discrimination has been shown by Unified School District #408. Special complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to:
Lee Leiker, Superintendent
U.S.D. #408
Marion, Kansas 66861
620-382-2117
Table of Contents
Absences—Excused...... 7
Absences—Unexcused...... 7
Absences—School Sponsored Events...... 7
Academic Dishonesty...... 27
Academic Letter...... 27
Accidents—Reporting of...... 41
Activities & Events...... 39
Attendance Policy...... 6
Attendance Procedures...... 6
Bullying...... 19
Cafeteria Expectations—Open & Closed Lunch...... 10
Cameras………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….40
Cell Phone Use...... 11
Checking In/Checking Out...... 6
Citizenship Referrals...... 15
College & Duel Credit Classes (Concurrent Enrollment)...... 21
College Visits...... 8
Computer Acceptable Use Policy...... 43
Counselor...... 47
Credit in Classes...... 21
Dances...... 39
Detention...... 12
Digital Photography...... 11
Dress Code...... 17
Drills—Safety...... 41
Driving/Vehicles...... 41
Dropping/Adding Classes...... 21
Drug, Alcohol, & Other Controlled Substances Policy...... 14
Drug Dog Searches...... 20
Electronic Images & Photographs...... 12
Eligibility—Attendance...... 8
Eligibility—Grade...... 23
Emergency Safety Interventions……………………………………………………………………………...48
Extra-Curricular Participation Requirements...... 28
Finals Week...... 26
Free & Reduced Meals...... 47
Fund Raising...... 38
Grade Point Averages...... 22
Grade Reports to Parents...... 23
Grading Scale...... 21
Graduation Ceremonies...... 26
Graduation Dress Code……………………………………………………………………….….26
Graduation Requirements...... 24
Half-Day Incentive Cards………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Hall Passes...... 11
Head Lice Policy...... 41
Homecoming (Football & Basketball)...... 38
Homeless Students...... 47
Homework & Make-Up Work...... 27
Honor Rolls...... 27
Immunization Policy...... 42
Inclement Weather...... 41
Inclusion Statement...... 50
In School Suspension...... 12
Interrogations and Investigations...... 20
Kansas Scholars’ Curriculum...... 25
Kansas School Safety Hotline Number...... 40
Late (tardy) to School...... 7
Late (tardy) to Class...... 8
Lockers...... 43
Long Term Suspension—Expulsion...... 13
Loss of Credit………………………………………………………………………………………………………..22
Medication—Administering at School...... 41
NCAA…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Nondiscrimination/Harassment...... 18
Out of School Suspension...... 12
Parent-Teacher Conferences...... 23
Parking...... 13
Physicals...... 40
Prom...... 39
Publications...... 39
Qualified Admissions...... 25
Random Drug Testing...... 29
Records...... 21
Saturday School...... 13
School Sports Uniforms...... 43
Searching Students...... 20
Sexual Harassment...... 16
Sexually Explicit, Vulgar, or Violent Material...... 12
Sophomore Open Lunch………………………………………………………………….……..10
Student Classifications...... 26
Student Decorum...... 18
Student Directory Information...... 42
Student in Good Standing...... 9
Student Insurance...... 28
Student Rights...... 8
Students in Buildings...... 43
Suspension of Driver’s License...... 17
Testing & Evaluation Program...... 24
Textbook & Library Book Replacement...... 47
Theft/Loss of Property...... 43
Transferring Credit...... 20
Transportation to/from Activities...... 38
Truancy...... 7
Use of Equipment & Supplies...... 43
Use of School Phones...... 11
Valedictorian & Salutatorian...... 23
Vandalism...... 15
Visitors...... 41
Weapons...... 16
I. Attendance
Kansas law requires students to attend until age 18. Sixteen and seventeen year olds may be exempt from the compulsory attendance law if:
- they have obtained a diploma or GED or
- they are enrolled in an approved alternative education program recognized by the local board of education or
- a court has orderedan exemption or
- the parent or person acting as parent consents in writing to their child being exempt from the requirement and the child and parent attend a final counseling session conducted by the school and sign a disclaimer. The law requires the disclaimer to include the following information:
- the academic skills the child has not yet achieved;
- the difference in future earnings between a high school graduate and a dropout; and
- a list of educational alternatives available to the child.
Check In and Check Out
Students must check out in the officebefore leaving school premises during the school day. Students must report to the officewhen arriving at school after the beginning of the school day.
Students will not be released during the school day except upon written or verbal request of the student’s parent or person acting as a parent. Before releasing a student, the principal/attendance clerk will verify the identity of the person seeking release of the student. Students who leave without authorization are unexcused and subject to disciplinary action.
Attendance Procedures
The following are normal attendance procedures:
- Parents should contact the school office for any absence
- Prior arrangements for absences known about in advance, such as medical appointments, are always a good idea.
- If the school is not notified of an absence by 9 a.m., school personnel will call to determine the reason for the absence. This is for safety reasons.
- A student late to class by more than 10 minutes is considered absent.
Absences—Excused
Students will be allowed ten (10) absences per semester. These days should be used for illness, a death in the family, a court appearance, or an emergency. Letters will be sent home after absences #5 and #7. Beginning with the 8th absence, a student must present a doctor’s note or gain the approval of the
principal or the absence will be considered unexcused. On the 9th absence a final warning letter will be sent. On the 10th absence a loss of credit letter will be sent.The principal or designee will determine when an absence is unexcused.
Absences—Unexcused
Unexcused absences may include leaving school grounds without permission, receiving no notification from parents, or acquiring an 8th absence not accompanied by a doctor’s note or otherwise excused. Students with an unexcused absence will receive zeros for work done in classes that day. If a student wants to get credit, s/he must make arrangements with the principal within a week to make up the entirety of the time missed. When that time is made up, s/he will then receive late credit for the work. The district has no liability for any accident or injury which occurs when a student has left campus without permission.
Absences due to School Sponsored Activities
School sponsored activities are not counted as part of the seven absences that students are allowed per semester. Sponsors/coaches will notify all instructors with a list of students who are to participate. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with instructors to complete assignments.
Truancy
The building principal or designee will report truancy to the appropriate authority. Students 13 and under will be reported to the local office of Social Rehabilitation Services; students over 13 will be reported to the county attorney in accordance with K.S.A. 72-1113a. Truancy is defined as three consecutive unexcused absences, any five unexcused absences in a semester, or seven unexcused absences in a school year, whichever comes first. Since Saturday school is mandatory attendance, Saturday school absences will also count towards truancy.
Late (tardy) to School
Students who are late to school in the morning need to report to the office before being admitted to class. The principal will determine if being late to school is excused. There are very few reasons for an excused tardy to school. A student is considered absent, not tardy if they miss more than 10 minutes of a class period. Unexcused absences (i.e.: oversleeping) will be made up at Saturday school.
Late (tardy) to Class
A tardy is defined as entering the room when the bell is ringing or after it has already rung. Teachers will determine when a tardy is excused or unexcused. Two unexcused tardies will be allowed per semester. Every unexcused tardy thereafter will mean a minimum of a 30 minute office detention to be served either before or after school.
College Visits
College visits must be arranged through the counselor’s office with parental notification/involvement in advance in order for the absence to be considered a field trip.
Eligibility—Attendance
A student must be in attendance in all classes from 11:00 a.m. to 3:26 p.m. on days which the practice and/or activity takes place. Exceptions are with permission of the principal. All rules and regulations of the KSHSAA will be in effect.
II. Student Conduct/Discipline/Incentives
Student Rights
Students have the right to attend a public school, to participate in an approved school curriculum, to participate in classrooms that have atmospheres conducive to learning, to participate on advisory councils and student council, to feel safe in the school environment, to experience freedom of assembly, petition, and expression as long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others. Students must conduct themselves in such a way that they do not interfere in the learning opportunities of others or the safe and orderly operation of the school. They have the responsibility to respect the rights and property of other students, school personnel, and the school.
Students may be disciplined for any of the following reasons:
- Willful violation of any published, adopted student conduct regulation;
- Conduct which substantially disrupts, impedes, or interferes with school operation;
- Conduct which endangers the safety or substantially impacts or invades the rights of others;
- Conduct which constitutes the commission of a felony or misdemeanor;
- Disobedience of an order of a school authority if the disobedience results in disorder, disruption, or interference with school operation;
- Destruction, defacing, or vandalism of the school building or property;
- Theft of school property or the property of other individuals;
- Possession of a weapon at school, on school property, or at a school-sponsored event.
Teacher authority (including substitute teachers) extends to all students on grounds and in the building at any time during the day or at all activities.
Violation of the behavior code may result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension and/or expulsion.
The principal under the authority of the board of education determines the type of discipline. The principal assesses disciplinary action based upon knowledge of the facts. Such factors as previous infractions, cooperation of the student and parents, and the seriousness of the infraction determine the principal’s actions. The principal may seek legal counsel or advice from the administrative team in disciplinary situations, but the decision rests with the principal. Disciplinary action should be reported to the parent in reasonable time.
The district will cooperate with law enforcement as required by law by reporting criminal acts committed at school, on school property, or at school-sponsored activities.
Student in Good StandingStudents earn the Student in Good Standing status through the following:
no unexcused tardies
no unexcused absences
passing all classes
no office/discipline referrals
no citizenship infractions
A student in good standing status may be earned weekly. Those attaining this status will be awarded the following privileges:
open lunch (if a junior or senior)
opportunity to attend assemblies or any other special activity taking place during the normal school day
Half Day Incentive Cards:
The first and second nine-week periods, if a student has maintained Student in Good Standing for seven weeks of the nine-week period, the student will earn the half-day incentive. The second semester, the student must be in good standing eight out of the nine weeks. Guidelines for the use of student in good standing cards are:
- All assignments for the class period to be missed must be handed in prior to the teacher signing the approval for taking the half day off.
- No absence for student in good standing card will be approved for the day of a test.
- No absence for student in good standing will be approved if the student has a D or an F in that class or is missing any assignments.
- It is the student’s responsibility to have assignments ready for the next class meeting after the absence and the student will be responsible for material covered in class during the absence for student in good standing.
- The half day is defined as missing the morning classes and returning to school after lunch in time for the afternoon classes OR leaving at lunch and missing the afternoon classes; HOWEVER, if the incentive half day is taken on a 1:00 early release day, the student may miss the whole day.
- If a student has missed five or more school days, s/he may not use the half-day incentive card.
Cafeteria Expectations (Closed & Open Lunch)
Students who have closed lunch must report to the cafeteria within 5 minutes after the bell rings for lunch. Students with closed lunch (all freshmen, sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors who are not in good standing) may not leave campus and must remain in the cafeteria until dismissed. Cooks and cafeteria workers may assign citizenship referrals. Juniors and seniors in good standing (passing all classes, no citizenship referrals, no discipline referrals, no tardies, and no unexcused absences) will have open lunch. Students who skip closed lunch will be assigned Saturday school. The district has no liability for any accident or injury if a junior or senior who has open lunch chooses to leave campus.
Sophomore Open Lunch
- Tuesday to Thursday
- No Extended Lunch on Fridays
- Students will not be allowed to drive
- Parent Waiver Form must be completed
- Approval on Week by Week basis
Criteria for each sophomore student
- Passing all classes with 72% or above
- No Citizenship referrals
- No discipline referrals
- No tardies
- No unexcused absences
Loss of Open Lunch Privileges (for sophomores)
- Students found in violation of the guidelines established will lose privilege for the remainder of year
- If any student violates the policy, the entire class will lose open lunch for one month
The district has no liability for any accident or injury if a sophomore who has open lunch chooses to leave campus.
Hallway Passes
Locker passes during class time are not permitted unless absolutely necessary. Teachers are encouraged to limit student passes and have consequences for those who come to class unprepared. Students must have planners signed when outside the classroom without direct teacher supervision.
Use of School Phones
Students should use school phones for emergency purposes. Parents may leave a message for their child to return a call during a class break. Students are not allowed to call room to room for personal reasons.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones may be used before school, during passing periods, at lunch, and during class with teacher approval. If during class, a student’s phone rings or a student is caught texting, the teacher will confiscate the phone and turn it into the office. Parent(s) will be notified and the cell phone returned to the student after the completion of a 30 minute office detention to be served either before or after school. On the second violation the student will complete a one hour office detention and the parent(s) will be notified and required to retrieve the phone.
Digital Photography
School staff will discourage digital photography and other photos being taken in school by students due to privacy concerns. Students and staff should not participate in being photographed at school unless the photos are for an official or authorized publication. Students and staff who choose to ignore this guidance could face legal or disciplinary consequences.
Electronic Images and Photographs
Students and staff are prohibited from taking, storing, disseminating, transferring, viewing, or sharing of obscene, pornographic, depictions of nudity— of themselves or others—lewd, threatening, or otherwise illegal images or photographs, whether by electronic data transfer or other means, including but not limited to texting and e-mailing.