SECTION F:STUDENT POLICIES
FA / Student Policy GoalsFAB / Equal Educational Opportunities
FAC / Human Relation Education
FB / Student Rights and Responsibilities
FBA / Due Process
FBB / Interrogations and Searches
FBC / Student Demonstrations and Strikes (Disruption of the School)
FBD / Student Government
FBE / Student Involvement in Decision Making
FBF / Smoking & Use of Tobacco by Students
FBG / Student Code of Conduct – Prohibition Against Sexual Harassment
FC / Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance)
FCA / Student Suspension
FCAA / Suspension of Students From School Bus Riding Privileges
FCAB / Suspension of Students From Extra Curricular Activities
FCB / Student Expulsion
FCC / Permanent Exclusion
FCD / Emergency Removal of Student
FCDA / Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (Restraint & Seclusion)
FCE / Dangerous Weapons in the Schools
FCF / Discipline of Handicapped Students
FCG / Student Absence and Tardiness
FCGA / Truancy
FCGB / Student Attendance Accounting (Missing & Absent Children)
FCGC / Released Time for Religious Instruction
FCH / Student Conduct on School Vehicle
FCI / Student Dress Code
FCJ
FCJ-R / Hazing & Bullying (Harassment, Intimidation & Dating Violence) [+ Regulation]
FCL / Gangs
FCM / Vandalism
FD / Schools Dress Code
FE / Career Advising
FF / School Lockers
FG / School Signs and Publications
FGA / Student Publications
FH / Student Insurance Program
FI / Student Health Services
FIA / Screening for Vision and Hearing
FIB / Medical Histories
FIC / Administration of First Aid
FID / Physical Examination
FIE / Inoculations of Students
FIF / Communicable Diseases
FIG / Administering Medicines to Students
FIH / Reporting Child Abuse
FJ / Student Safety
FJA / Student Safety Patrols
FJB / Notification About Sex Offenders
FK / Student Bicycle Use
FL / Student Automobile Use
FLA / Drivers License Revocation / Denial
FLB / Student Parking Privileges and Regulations
FLC / Application for Student Parking Permit
FM / Employment of Students
FN / Admission of Students from Non-Chartered Schools or Home Schooling
FNA
FNA-R / Admission of Exchange Students [+REGULATION]
FO / Maple Heights City Schools Special Education Policy
FP / Student Welfare (Reporting Child Abuse)
FPA / Staff-Student Relations (Student Supervision and Welfare)
FQA / Compulsory Attendance Ages
FQB / Entrance Age (Mandatory Kindergarten)
FQC / Early Entrance to Kindergarten or First Grade
FQD / Early Entrance
FQE / Grade Acceleration
FQEA / Academic Acceleration
FQF / Kindergarten Screening Program
FQG / Promotion and Retention of Elementary Students
FQGA / Promotion, Placement, and Retention of Middle School Students
FQH / Gifted & Talented
FQJ / Interdistrict Open Enrollment
FQK / Attendance for Out of District Vocational Programs
FQL / Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance
FR / Grading System (Reporting Periods)
FRA / Grade Weighting – Senior High School
FRB
FRB-R / Post Secondary Enrollment Options [+REGULATION]
FRC
FRC-R / Credit Flexibility [+Regulation]
FS / Student Social Services
FSA / Title I Programs
FT / Student Psychological Services
FTA / Parental Consent and Counseling
FTB / Section 504 Grievance & Due Process Procedures
FTC / Independent Educational Evaluation
FU / Pupil Transportation
FUD / Video Cameras on Transportation Vehicles
FV / Residency Requirements / School Admissions
FVA / Independent Student Status Requirements
FVB / Admission of Homeless Students
FVC / Admission of Nonresident Students
FW
FW-R / Student Records [+REGULATION]
FWA / High School OGT – Access to/Release of Results
FWB / Ohio Achievement Assessment Testing Exemption for Students with Disabilities
FWC / OGT and OAT Programs
FWD
FWD-R / Testing Programs [+Regulation]
FX / Student Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
FXA / Chemical Abuse Policy for Students
FXB / Drug Free Workplace
FY / Early Graduation
FYA / Graduation Requirements
FYB / Graduation Exercises
FYC / Graduation Requirements and Eighth Grade Algebra
FZ / Pregnant Students
FA
STUDENT POLICY GOALS
Students are the first concern of the district and must receive the primary attention of the Board and all staff members. In pursuing this primary goal, it is imperative that the good of the individual student be kept paramount. Each student shall be considered and treated with respect as an individual. One of the major tasks of the educational program shall be to assist each student in becoming self-sufficient in utilization of decision making processes and techniques. The Board and staff shall work together to establish an environment conducive to the very best learning achievement for each student through meeting the following goals:
1.To individualize the learning program in order to provide appropriately for each student according to his or her specific background, capabilities, learning styles, interests, and aspirations.
2.To protect and observe the legal rights of students.
3.To enhance the self-image of each student through helping him or her feel respected and worthy, and by providing a learning environment that provides positive encouragement through frequent success.
4.To provide an environment of reality in which students can learn personal and civic responsibility for their actions through meaningful experiences as school citizens.
5.To deal with students in matters of discipline in a just and constructive manner.
6.To provide in every way feasible for the safety, health, and welfare of students.
7.To promote consistent attendance and good work.
Adopted: 9/27/79
Revised: 8/22/02
FAB
equal educational opportunities
All students of the District have equal educational opportunities.
Students have the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, economic status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability or military status in all decisions affecting admissions; membership in school-sponsored organizations, clubs or activities; access to facilities; distribution of funds; academic evaluations or any other aspects of school-sponsored activities. Any limitations with regard to participation in a school-sponsored activity are based on criteria reasonably related to that specific activity.
Legal Refs.: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act; 20 USC 1221 et seq.
Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 42 USC 2000d et seq.
Civil Rights Act, (Amended 1972), Title VII; 42 USC 2000e et seq.
Executive Order 11246, 1965, amended by Executive Order 11375
Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX, Pub.L.No. 92-318 (1972)
Individuals with Disabilities Act
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
ORC 9.60-9.62, Chapter 4112, 5903.01 (G)
OAC 3301-35-02; 3301-35-04
Americans with Disability Act; 42 USC 12112 et seq.
Cross Ref.:DBB, Nondiscrimination / Harassment
DBA, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
DBC, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
DB, Equal Opportunity Employment
Xx, Programs for Students with Disabilities
FVB, Admission of Homeless Students
FBA, Student Due Process Rights
Adopted:10/18/05
Revised:8/24/09
FAC
HUMAN RELATIONS EDUCATION
This Board fosters good human relations dealing with race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, economic status, age, disability or military status through its instructional programs, its student activities and the classroom environment.
The Board encourages and supports the following approaches to human relations education.
1.The curriculum for all students in grades kindergarten through 12 presents in context the accomplishments and contributions of the races and cultures of our world.
2.Methods and techniques of classroom teaching emphasize the similarities and likenesses of people of various backgrounds and cultures.
3.The staff refreshes its awareness of the facts that the public schools are among the primary instruments for improving human relations through in-service training.
4.The schools work for an integration of ideas, people and material resources to provide the best education to meet the demands of our society.
5.The schools strive to develop a positive self-image in each student’s thinking. They:
A.recognize the dignity and worth of the individual;
B.provide students with the opportunity to acquire as broad an education as the student’s capacity permits and
C.stimulate the development of respect for the laws of this country.
LEGAL REFS.:ORCChapter 4112, 5903.01(G)
OAC3301-35-04(B)(1)(6)
CROSS REFS.:Nondiscrimination Policy
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Policy
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability Policy
Equal Educational Opportunities Policy
Adopted: 8/24/09
FBF
SMOKING AND USE OF TOBACCO BY STUDENTS
The Board has a duty to protect and promote the health and well-being of all students and staff. The Board is acutely aware of the serious health risks associated with the use of tobacco products, both to users and nonusers, and that most tobacco use begins by the age of 18. Therefore, the Board adopts this 100% tobacco-free District policy to endorse a healthy lifestyle and prevent tobacco use.
For the purpose of this policy, “tobacco” is defined to include any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, alternative nicotine products, electronic cigarettes and any other smoking product, and spit tobacco, also known as smokeless, dip, chew and snuff, in any form.
Tobacco Use Prohibited
No student is permitted to smoke, inhale, dip or chew tobacco at any time, including non-school hours:
1.in any building, facility or vehicle owned, leased, rented or chartered by the District or
2.on school grounds, athletic facilities or parking lots.
No student is permitted to smoke, inhale, dip or chew tobacco at any time, including non-school hours, at any school-sponsored event off campus.
Additionally, no student is permitted to possess cigarettes, other tobacco products, papers used to roll cigarettes, lighters or other paraphernalia at any time.
Providing Notice
“No Tobacco” signs will be posted throughout the District at entrances and other appropriate
locations in all academic buildings, administrative spaces and athletic fields. Students are
provided notice of this policy through student handbooks. District vehicles will display the international “No Smoking” insignia. Announcements will be made during home athletic events both before the event and during intermission, as well as at all school functions where deemed appropriate. School programs will include a written reminder of the no tobacco use on District property policy.
Students and parents are given copies of the standards of conduct and statement of disciplinary sanctions, and notified that compliance with the standards of conduct is mandatory.
Enforcement
Disciplinary measures taken against students for violations of this policy comply with the requirements of Federal and State law and related District policies and regulations. Specific measures are outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Educational Reinforcement
Tobacco use prevention education is closely coordinated with the other components of the school health program. Staff responsible for teaching tobacco use prevention education have adequate pre-service training and participate in ongoing professional development activities to effectively deliver the education program. Preparation and professional development activities provide basic knowledge about the effects of tobacco use and effects of peer pressure on tobacco use combined with skill practice in effective instructional techniques and strategies and program-specific activities.
Legal Ref.:The Elementary and Secondary Education Act; 20 USC 1221 et. seq.
Goals 2000: Educate America Act; 20 USC 6081 through 6084
ORC 3313.66; 3313.661; 3313.751; 3794.01; 3794.02; 3794.04; 3794.06
OAC 3301-35-02; 3301-35-04
Cross Refs.:Student Due Process Rights, Student Conduct (Zero Tolerance), Student Suspension, Student Expulsion
Student Handbooks/Code of Conduct
Adopted: 11/15/84
Revised: 8/22/02, 3/27/07, 8/23/10, 8/18/14
FBG
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - PROHIBITION AGAINST SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Students who engage in sexualharassment will be subject to appropriate discipline, including suspension and expulsion, in accordance with Policy FC and the Student Code of Conduct. Sexual harassment is any activity of a sexual nature that is unwanted or unwelcome, including but not limited to, unwanted touching, pinching, patting, verbal comments of a sexual nature, sexual name-calling, pressure to engage in sexual activity, repeated propositions, and unwanted body contact.
Students must report sexual harassment to a teacher, the Superintendent or any administrator of a Maple Heights School District program. The school's normal disciplinary procedures will be followed in determining the appropriate consequence for sexual harassment, in the event the administration recommends suspension/expulsion procedures and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Adopted:9/22/94
Revised:3/27/07
FC
STUDENT CONDUCT (Zero Tolerance)
There shall be a student code of conduct. The Board hereby delegates to the Superintendent the responsibility and authority to promulgate and publish a student code of conduct for each school year. The student code of conduct shall become effective each year when presented to the Board prior to the first day of instruction at any regular or special meeting.
The items in the student code of conduct shall apply to all students when properly under the authority of school personnel during a school activity, function, or event whether on property owned, rented, or maintained by the Board of Education or property owned, rented, or maintained by another party. Additionally, the provisions of the student code of conduct shall apply to students if the prohibited conduct takes place while on property immediately adjacent to school property, within the line of sight of school property, on school transportation, or off of property owned or controlled by the district, and misconduct that, regardless of where it occurs, is directed at a district official or employee, or the property of such official or employee, or that affects the operation of the schools.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in such a way that they respect and consider the rights of others. Students of the District must conform with school regulations and accept directions from authorized school personnel. The Board has “zero tolerance” of violent, disruptive, harassing, intimidating, bullying or inappropriate behavior by its students.
The Board further delegates to school officials the authority to enforce district policies, regulations, procedures, and school rules governing student conduct. The student code of conduct shall define acts of behavior for which a student may be suspended and/or expelled from school or other forms of disciplinary action. Additionally, the Superintendent/designee shall develop regulations which establish strategies ranging from prevention to intervention to address student behavior, and provides continuing instruction in dating violence prevention in health education course in grades 7 through 12.
Students and/or parent(s), guardian(s), or custodial parent(s), annually receive, as soon as practically possible at the beginning of the school year or upon entering during the year, written information on the rules and regulations to which they are subject while in school or participating in any school-related activity or event. The Board directs the administration to make all students aware of the student code of conduct.
If a student violates this policy or the code of conduct, school personnel, students or parents should report the student to the appropriate principal. The administration cooperates in any prosecution pursuant to the criminal laws of the State of Ohio and local ordinances.
The Student Code of Conduct is made available to students and parents and is posted in a central location within each building, as well as on our district website (
Legal Refs.: ORC 3313.20; 3313.534; 3313.66; 3313.661; 3313.662; OAC 3301-35-03
Adopted:10/27/83
Revised:5/23/85
3/23/89
9/23/93
8/24/95
8/20/98
8/26/99
3/6/07
6/14/10
FCA
STUDENT SUSPENSION
The Superintendent or the principal of the building may suspend a student from school for disciplinary reasons outlined in the student code of conduct. No single suspension will be for more than 10 school days. A suspension may extend beyond the current school year. If at any time a suspension is imposed with fewer than 10 days remaining in the school year, the Superintendent may apply any or all of the period of suspension to the following year.
The guidelines listed below will be followed for all suspensions, including those of in-school suspension:
1.The student will be informed in writing of the potential suspension and the reasons for the proposed action.
2.The student will be provided an opportunity for an informal hearing to challenge the reason for the intended suspension and explain his/her actions.
3.Within one school day, a letter will be sent to the student, parent(s), guardian(s), or custodial parent(s) stating the specific reasons for the suspension and including notice of their right to appeal such action.
5.Notice of this suspension will be sent to the:
A. Superintendent
B. Treasurer
C. Student's school record
6.The student will remain suspended for the duration of the suspension until action is taken on the appeal.
Appeal Procedure
Should a student or a student’s parent(s), guardian(s) or custodial parent(s) choose to appeal the suspension, he/she must do so, in writing to the Superintendent, or his/her designee, within three (3) days of the notice to suspend. If the Superintendent or his/her designee affirms the suspension, the pupil or his/her parent(s), guardian(s) or custodial parent(s) may appeal the suspension to the Board of Education, or its designee, in writing to the Treasurer’s Office within three (3) days of affirming the suspension.
Appeal to the Court
Under Ohio law, appeal of the Board's or its designee's decision may be made to the Court of Common Pleas.
Adopted:8/24/95
Revised:8/26/99
8/22/02
FCAA
SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS FROM SCHOOL BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES
The Board of Education recognizes that student safety and management while riding on school buses is necessary in order to protect the safety and well being of the students, drivers, school personnel, and public. Improper conduct by students while riding on school buses and in connection with their transportation on school buses can not only result in injury to the student, but also to other students, drivers, school personnel, and the public, and, therefore, cannot be tolerated.
Pursuant to the provisions of Ohio Revised code §3327.014, the Board of Education has determined that it is necessary to adopt a policy authorizing the Superintendent, or other administrative personnel as may be designated by the Superintendent, to suspend a student from school bus riding privileges when the student does not abide by the following rules:
1.Pupils shall arrive at the bus stop before the bus is scheduled to arrive;
2.Pupils must wait in a location clear of traffic and away from the bus stops;
3.Behavior at school bus stops must not threaten life, limb, or property of any individual;