Page 1Mission Statement and District Goals

2008-2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 1Mission Statement and District Goals

Page 2Public Notice

Page 3Staff Listing and Phone Numbers

Page 4Bell Schedule, Building Hours, Visitor Policy, Handicapped Information, Asbestos Report

Page 5Student Services

Page 6Library Information and Acceptable Use Policy

Page 7 Notification of Rights under Family Educational

Page 8 Rights and Privacy Act

Page 9 Cafeteria Information, Signing In and Out Procedures

Page 10 Parent Messages to Students

Page 11Attendance Policy and Incentives, Tardy Policy

Page 12 School Closings, Lunch Prices, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Field Trips, Enrollment Procedures

Page 13 Withdrawal Procedures, Schedule Changes, Early Graduation, Class Awards, Class Rank

Page 14 Organizations and Clubs, Senior Trip

Page 15 Senior Trip

Page 16Athletics, Ballgame rules, Co-Curricular Activities Rules

Page 17Grading Scale, Status Reports, Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll, Principal’s Award, Presidential Academic Fitness Award, Academic Letter

Page 18Graduation Requirements

Page 19Grade Classification, Class Load

Page 20College Preparatory Certificate

Page 20Weighted (Honors) Classes, Aides, FED, College and Military Recruiters

Page 21Independent Study and Correspondence Classes

Page 22Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment

Page 23Discipline Policy

Page 24 ASD Rules, Corporal Punishment, SS Rules

Page 25Disciplinary Consequences, Sexual Harassment, Dress Code

Page 26Transportation Rules and Regulations

Page 27Transportation Disciplinary Code

Page 28Student Health

Page 29 Forms

Page 30 School Calendar

Southern Reynolds R-II

MISSION STATEMENT

Southern Reynolds R-II Creator of Dreams and Lifelong Learners.

Southern Reynolds R-II

GOALS

The students will be challenged to:

1. Demonstrate academic excellence to each individual’s maximum potential.
2. Perform academically to an acceptable level of achievement in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and oral and written communication for advancement.
3. Provide an exposure to and an appreciation of the fine arts.
4. Promote life skills in problem solving, including critical and creative thinking and decision-making.
5. Encourage social, civic and personal responsibilities of community, nation and world through curricular and co-curricular activities.
6. Participate in and perform at designated skill levels in health and physical education, vocational and practical education and applied arts.
7. Identify and describe career possibilities toward which their education has provided initial preparation.
8. Communicate a positive manner with others regarding their rights, opinions, heritage, lifestyle and moral and spiritual values.

PUBLIC NOTICE

All Public schools are required to provide a free and appropriate public education to all students with disabilities, including those attending private/parochial schools, beginning on the child’s third birthday through age twenty, regardless of the child’s disability. The public school assures that to comply with the full educational opportunity goal, services for students three through twenty-one will be fully implemented by 1999. Disabilities include: learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorder/emotional disturbance, speech disorders (voice, fluency, or articulation), language disorders, visually impaired, hearing impaired, physically/other health impaired, multiple disabilities, deaf/blind, autism, early childhood special education, and traumatic brain injury.

The public school assures that it will provide information and referral services necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and toddlers eligible for the Missouri’s First Steps Program.

All public schools are required to provide parents the right to inspect and review personally identifiable information collected and used or maintained by the district relating to their children. Parents have the right to request amendment of these records if they feel the information is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other rights of their children. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA). You may contact your local district, if you wish to review the requirements provided in FERPA.

The public school has developed a Local Compliance Plan for implementation of Special Education and this Plan is available for public review during regular school hours on days school is in session in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. The local Compliance Plan is a written narrative, which describes the district’s plan for compliance with the requirements for identifying and serving all students with disabilities. Included in this plan are the policies and procedures that the district must follow regarding storage, disclosure to third parties, retention, and destruction of personally identifiable information. The plan also describes the assurances that services are provided in compliance with the requirement of 34 CFR 76.301 of the General Education Provision Act.

Public schools in the State of Missouri are required to conduct an annual census of all children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from birth through age twenty who reside in the district or whose parent/legal guardian resides in the district. This census is compiled as of May 1 each year. This information is treated as confidential and submitted the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Information to be collected includes name of each child, parent/legal guardian’s name/address; birth date and age of each child; and each child’s disability or suspected disability. Should the district fail to submit an annual census, the State Board of Education may withhold state aid until the census is submitted. If you have a child with a disability or know of a child with a disability that is not attending the public school, please contact your school district.

This notice can be provided in languages such as Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese or any other language as may be necessary.

2008-2009 Administrative and Office Staff

Superintendent: Mike Redlich

7-12 Principal:Armand Spurgin

K-6 Principal:Carolyn Bouma

Assistant Principal K-12 Paula King

Superintendent Secretary: Brandi McClanahan

7-12Secretary: Lisa Morgan

7-12 SecretaryLisa Figge

K-6 Secretary:Sandy Wakefield

Accounting: Becky Foster

Guidance Counselor: Nancy Bland

Nurse: Carol Massie

Nursing Assistant: Jodi Richards

Maintenance Supervisor: Donnie Hill

Cafeteria Supervisor: Debbie Loyd

Athletic Director: Paula King

PHONE NUMBERS:

Central Office------(573) 663-3591

Fax (573) 663-2412

7-12 Office------(573) 663-2291 or 2292

Fax (573) 663-2155

K-6 Office------(573) 663-2293 or 2294

Fax (573) 663-2144

School Information Hotline:(573) 663-5050

Use this number to find out information on school cancellations, lunch menu, activities, and etc.

The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the results of a concerted effort on the part of the faculty and administration. This information has been carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great benefit in helping you to adjust to our school, and to become an integral

part of it.

BELL SCHEDULE:

8:10………………………………………..WARNING BELL

8:15-9:05…………………………………...1ST PERIOD

9:09-9:59…………………………………..2ND PERIOD

10:03-10:53………………………………..3RD PERIOD

10:57-12:16………………………………..4TH PERIOD

10:57-11:20………………………………..7-9 LUNCH

12:20-12:40………………………………..ALT. SCHOOL LUNCH

11:51-12:16………………………………..10-12 LUNCH

12:20-1:10…………………………………5TH PERIOD

1:14-2:04…………………………………..6TH PERIOD

2:08-2:58…………………………………..7TH PERIOD

3:05………………………………………...FINAL BELL

BUILDING HOURS:

The building will be opened at 7:45 a.m. All students should be out of the building by 3:30 unless under the direct supervision of a staff member.

The elementary cafeteria will be open at 7:30 every morning for any students who need to be dropped off early.

VISITORS:

Parents are invited to visit the school at any time. All visitors are required to check in at the principal’s office and acquire a visitor’s pass. No visitor will be allowed in the classroom unless in conjunction with an organized activity recognized by the school.

HANDICAPPED STUDENTS:

All regulations in the disciplinary policy apply to handicapped students with the exception of those specified by State or Federal Regulations for the handicapped.

AHERA ANNUAL ASBESTOS REINSPECTION REPORT:

The school was re-inspected in accordance to the AHERA regulations on June 18,2004 by Mark S. Bonney of the MEAD Environmental Associates, Inc. The inspection report and management plan are located in the superintendent’s office and are available for review between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during regular scheduled school days. Mrs. Tena Pulliam is the designated person who oversees the operation of the management plan.

During the re-inspection of the facilities, the inspector added carpet adhesive and ceramic tile grout located in the superintendent’s office to the report as containing asbestos.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the superintendent’s office at 663-3591.

STUDENT SERVICES

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

Students are expected to furnish their own paper, pencils, and notebooks, etc. as directed by classroom teachers. These materials should be brought to class since returning to lockers for them will not be allowed.

SCHOOL NURSE:

A school nurse is provided for emergency situations. If a student needs to see the nurse they must receive a pass from their teacher to the office for a pass on to the nurse’s office. In an emergency situation the nurse will come to the students.

TELEPHONE:

The Student Telephone is located in the hallway across from the high school office. Personal calls should not be made during school time. Calls should be placed before school, at lunchtime, or after school, therefore the phone will be turned off during class time. Only emergency calls will be made through the office.

LOCKERS:

The school furnishes lockers for the convenience of the students. The administration reserves the right to search lockers when it is deemed necessary to maintain effective discipline. Students are not allowed to change lockers without first securing permission from the principal’s office. Students who change lockers without permission will receive disciplinary consequences. Students should not store valuables in their lockers. If valuables must be brought to school, the student should keep them in their possession.

Leaving items (backpacks, etc.) on the floor outside the lockers is not permitted due to health risks in case of an emergency situation. Any items left in front of the lockers will be removed and taken to the office.

GUIDANCE SERVICES:

The guidance program is designed to assist the students in development of lifetime plans and goals and to help each student realize their potential. Many functions are included in the guidance program. These include testing and measurement of student ability and achievement; counselingwith individual students who experience difficulty adjusting to the school program; helping to guide students into college, trade or technical schools of their choice upon graduation, and assisting students in their selection of a vocation. The counselor is always available for a chat with any student having questions or problems.

STUDENT PARKING:

All student drivers must be registered and issued permits by the principal’s office. Parking is provided according to numbers. Once cars are on school property, they must be parked and locked immediately, and not used until after the school day. Students will not be permitted to visit or loiter in the parking lot. If students must visit their car during the school day, they must receive permission from the principal. Student drivers will remain in their last class until 3:05 as a safety measure to allow walkers and buses to leave first.

STUDENT PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURES:

All students in grades 7-12 should be dropped off and picked up at the main door by the high school office. Parents dropping off or picking up students from multiple buildings may make arrangements through the offices to pick up all students at the elementary cafeteria.

No vehicles are allowed at the bus loading and unloading zone between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LIBRARY:

The high school/middle school LMC is open at 7:30am and closes at approximately 3:30pm four days each week. The LMC is open on Tuesday until 5:30pm and other days by request. Students must sign the LMC after school log record to attend after school.

The library has books covering all subjects, a good selection of magazines and three newspapers. There are fifteen computers hooked to the Internet for student use. Each computer is numbered and hooked to a printer giving students the opportunity to print a copy of information they need for assigned reports.

In order to use a computer the students MUST have a “Terms of Use” sheet signed by both student and parent or guardian on file in the LMC. When a student returns this form to the librarian he will receive instructions on use of the computer. The student will then be issued an “Internet Card.” When a student comes to the LMC for computer use, they must place this card on the counter and sign the “Record of Library Visit” form indicating the computer number they will be using.

Students may have two books checked out at a time. If more books are needed for a report or project, special permission must be obtained from the LMC staff. Students may keep books for two weeks, at this time books can be rechecked. Books are stamped with a “date due” on the inside cover of the book. If the student is absent from school on the due date, it must be returned the next morning before school begins to receive no fine. Students not returning books by the date due will be charged five cents per day until the book is returned. Overdue books must be returned and fines paid each quarter before the student receives a grade card. A list is posted each quarter in the LMC and on the HS/MS Bulletin Boards.

Students, grades seven through twelve, are entered in the “check out” system by the number on their lunch card, therefore they will use their lunch cards to check out a library book. Books will not be checked out without a card. Students should not lend their card to another student because they will be held responsible for books checked out with their card.

Students should remember to pick up their Internet card if using a computer. All materials should be taken out of the library when leaving. The LMC staff is not responsible for any items left on the tables or in the chairs.

LIBRARY RULES:

• Students coming to the library during class time must have a pass from a teacher.
• All students must sign the “Record of Library Visit” when entering.
• Materials not checked out should be returned to their proper place.
• Magazines cannot be checked out or taken out of the library.
• Only one magazine should be taken from the shelf at a time.
• Chairs should not be moved from one table to another and should be pushed under the table when the student leaves.
• Books, magazines nor trash should be left on the tables.

CAFETERIA:

The school operates a closed lunch period, therefore students ARE NOTPERMITTED TO LEAVE CAMPUS DURING LUNCH OR HAVE FOOD DELIVERED. In order to avoid disturbing classes in session during the lunch shifts, students are required to spend their lunch period in the cafeteria or other designated areas.

CAFETERIA RULES:

• Students are to behave as young adults at all times.
• Throwing of food is strictly prohibited.
• Students are to enter the cafeteria, move to the far kitchen door and form a single line to get trays.
• Cutting in line is not permitted.
• Students are to walk to and from the cafeteria at all times
• Students assigned to the discipline table are to go directly to that table upon arrival to the cafeteria, wait until the rest of the students have their trays, and then get their trays.
• Students at the discipline table are to remain in their seats after getting their trays, for the entire lunch period.
• Excessive noise will not be allowed. Excessive noise will result in loss of machines.
• Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Trash remaining on the tables after lunch is over will result in the closing down of the machines.
• Students are not allowed to leave the cafeteria without permission from the principal or teacher on duty.
• Students are not allowed to leave the cafeteria with food or sodas.

STUDENT INFORMATION:

According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, “Directory information” means information contained in an educational record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It includes, but is not limited to the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of the athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended.

PROCEDURE FOR SIGNING IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL:

Students who leave school for any reason must sign out in the Principal’s office. A written statement or confirmation by telephone from the parent or guardian must be presented before permission to leave school will be granted. Students failing to sign out through the office will serve the disciplinary consequences for truancy.

Students who arrive at school any time after the beginning of first period must sign in at the office and obtain a pass to class. Students who fail to sign in through the office will be counted absent for the entire day.

PARENT MESSAGES TO STUDENTS:

Parent need to communicate with their children before and after school hours. If an emergency arises and contact has to be made, parents should call the high school office at

(573)663-2291 as late in the day as possible. Messages should be given to the secretary to be delivered to the student

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

• Students who are absent on the day of an activity will not be considered eligible to participate in the activity or in practice for that activity unless prior approval has been cleared through the principal.
• Reasonable efforts to make contacts with parents/guardians will be made for all absent students to help ensure the safety of the student.
• The only excused absences will be those cleared through the principal. All other absences will be unexcused.
• Any student who misses 10 consecutive school days will be dropped.
• Absences will be counted by the classes missed.
• Upon the seventh absence in one class the student will loose credit unless the student’s parents make an appeal to the principal and attendance committee.
• Students who have six or more unexcused absences in any class will be expected to make up the hours they have missed in order to receive credit in that class. Saturday school, ASD, will be the methods by which hours are made up.
• Students who miss Twelve or more day Excused or Unexcused are expected to make up hours missed through Saturday school, ASD, or Teacher tutoring in order to receive credit.
• The attendance committee has the final decision on excused absences and subject to appeal to superintendent.
• All course work missed will be made up regardless of excused or unexcused absences.
• The student will have one day for each day missed to make up assignments unless the absence is in excess of 5 days, in which case the individual teacher will work a schedule out with the student.

ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES: