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August 2009

North Platte High School Staff and Faculty ,

I would like to extend to everyone a warm welcome as we start our new year . I want all of yo uto know how excited for the 2009-2010 school year. While it all gets a little scary every nowand then, it is equally reassuring when I take the time to remember all the fine people wit hwhom I will be working. Having had three children go through NPHS I do remember the manyquality instructors and great experiences they had while attending .

Having said that, I want to emphasize that our purpose here can only be realized if we wor ktogether as a group. While I realize that there will be times that certain decisions will be made

for us, I realize that for us to do the best possible job will require everyone's input an dcontributions. Each and every one of us have had and will have good thoughts and ideas . Iwant you to know that I welcome input on all issues . As matter of fact, I will rely heavily on th eexpertise each of you has in order to offer the best possible educational opportunities for ou rstudents.

Keep up the great work . You never know when what you do or say that will make a differenc ein a student's like .

Le t 's have a GREAT year !

Educationally yours ,

Jim WhitneyPrincipal NPHS

N. P. H. S.

FACULTY & STAFF

HANDBOOK

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOO L1220 WEST 2ND STREET

NORTH PLATTE, NE 6910 1(308) 535:7105

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOO LFaculty & Staff Handbook

2009-201 0

TABLE OF CONTENT S

School MissionSchool VisionSchool BeliefsDistrict & Local Telephone Numbers, NPPS Board of Educatio n

Absence from WorkActivities-Section D

Clubs & Organization sFeesFinancial AccountingFinancesMembershipMeetingsMoney handlingPurchase Order sOrganizations & Administratio nSponsorsSponsors DutiesSponsors of Public Program sStage UseTeacher AssignmentsTrips

Administrators, Faculty, & StaffAgents & SalesmenAnnouncementsAssembly Supervisio nAudiovisualActivity Sponsor sBell ScheduleBudget Developmen tClassroom & Buildings Car eComputer Use FormsCrisis Management Pla nCoaching StaffDropping Classe sEvaluation/Grading of Students with Disabilities (IEP )Evacuation ProceduresExaminations/Grading/RatingFaculty Evaluation ScheduleField TripsFire Drill RegulationsFirst-Day of Classe sFirst-Day Admittance of StudentsForms: Four Absence Forms

No Credit StatusStudent Appeal for Credit

Grade BooksHall Passes (Pass Permits )HomeeworkLesson Plans & Course Syllabu s

Loaning PropertyLockersMessages from the Office

Page(s )

A-5

D-8D-3D-3 & D-4D-5D-1 & D-2D-3D-5 - D-6D-6D-2 & D-3D- 1D-4D-4 - D-7D-4 & D-5D-9D-6 & D-7A-1 & A-2B-18B-13B-7B-17D-10 - D-1 2B-1C-1 & C-2B-9B-2E-1D-13 & D-1 5B-6B-28E-6B-2 1A-4B-18 - B-20E-2 - E-3B-3B-3B-29B-29B-30B-22B-16B-12B-2

B-18B-17B-16

Nondiscrimination in Educational Programs & Activitie sProgress ReportsPupil ControlPurchase Order s

Received OrdersReferral Procedures (Elementary/Secondary )Report Card Comment sRequest for Students to be Taken from classroo mSafety PlanSchedule Changes (students )School DancesSchool KeysSenior Failures (End of Term )Student CheckoutStudent Guidelines during Noon HoursStudent HoursStudent Injury ProceduresStudent Secretaries/AidesTeacher's General Informatio nTeacher ResponsibilitiesTeam Leaders, Faculty & Team Leader MeetingsTextbooksTornado Warning Instructions

Appendix

NPHS Floor PlanInstructional Requisition FormTextbook Requisition For mStudent Aide Applicatio nBulldog-of-the Month Nomination FormPass/Fail Application

A-7B-26-27B-4 & B-6C-1C-2F-1 - F-3B-26B-8E-1B-6B-14 & B-1 5B-18B-27B-7B-16B-3B-17B-10B-8A-6A-3B-1 1E-4 & E-5

Revised 8/2009

McKinley Education Center

301 West F . . .535-710 0BUS BARN/CENTRAL SUPPLY/WAREHOUSE . .. .1200 Industrial 535-539 0

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS :

AvenueBuffalo Elementary 1600 N Buffalo--535-713 0Cody Elementary 2000 West 2nd 535-713 2Eisenhower Elementary 3900 West A 535-713 4Jefferson Elementary 700 East 3rd 535-713 6Lincoln Elementary 200 West 9th 535-713 8McDonald Elementary 601 McDonald Rd 535-714 0Osgood Elementary RR4 Box 38 535-7144Washington Elementary 600 West 3rd 535-714 2Hall 532-247 0Lake 532-9392

SUE CONDON(SUBSTITUTECALLER) 539-0467MIDDLE SCHOOLS :

Adams Middle School 1200 McDonald Rd 535-711 2Counselors' Office 535-711 4

Madison Middle School 1400 N . Madison 535-712 6Counselors' Office 535-712 7

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL : 1220 W . 2nd St . . 535-710 5NPHS FAX NUMBER (308) 535-711 1NPHS Activities Office Fax 535-714 8NPHS Counselors Office Fax 696-343 2

TLC (ALTERNATIVE ED) 1511 W . 14th St 535-531 1COMMUNITY COLLEGE :

NPCC South Campus 601 W State Farm Rd 535-360 0Voc Tech Campus 1101 Halligan Dr 532-898 0

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS :McDaid Elementary 532-062 2North Platte Christian School--2607 Rodeo Rd 534-745 3Our Redeemer Lutheran School 1421 East D 532-642 1Platte Valley Christian Academy—1521 Rodeo Rd 534-888 3St . Patrick's Jr ./Sr . High P O Box 970 532-187 4

MISCELLANEOUS :CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 502 South Dewey 532-496 6CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) 200 West 10th St 535-5314/531 5CRIMESTOPPERS 534-840 0

EMERGENCY NUMBERS :FIRE-RESCUE UNIT 911GR PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR . . .601 W . Leota 534-9310POLICE 535-678 9SHERIFF 532-246 8STATE PATROL 535-804 7ESU-16 1221 West 17th 534-241 6INFORMATION 411KELN-KOOQ RADIO 1301 East 4th 532-112 0KNOP -TV N . Hwy 83 532-222 2KX104/KODY/KHAQ RADIO 305 East 4th 532-334 4LINCOLN COUNTY OFFICE 534-435 0TELEGRAPH (NEWSPAPER) 621 N . Chestnut 532-600 0TIME OF DAY 532-600 7WEATHER INFORMATION 532-559 2ZIP CODE INFORMATION 532-3149

NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION -2009-201 0

Julie Nielsen . . . . Vice President . . . 8184 S Buffalo BillMolly O'Holleran 1001 Deerwood DriveJim Paloucek President 903 Dillon CircleJean Anderson 3501 w 19 th StreetKathy Phares 1420 Hackberry RdDr . Arlene Sukraw . . .Secretary 1202 Burlington

Revised 6 /2009

GREAT PLAINS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE RAnesthesiology

Burt McKeag M DPam McKeag M DBrian Milliken M DMichael Pochop MDRyan Rathjen MD

GPRMC, 601 W Leota

650-161 3GPRMC, 601 W Leota

650-161 2GPRMC, 601 W Leot aNPSC, 621 W Francis


650-161 4Cardiology

Roque Arteaga M DRich Heirigs MD

1307 S Oak

532-5522

33521307 S Oak

532-5522

3352Dermatology

James Bunker MD

825 South Willow

534-1700

331 5Emergency Room Ben Fago M D

David Hurst M DTodd Jensen MDJim Smith M DDeb Weaver MD

GPRMC, 601 W Leota

696-8760

8760GPRMC, 601 W Leota

696-8760


696-8760


696-8760 8760GPRMC, 601 W Leota

696-8760

8760Endocrinology

Victor Adalbert de Villa MD

611 W Francis #110

696-8270Family Practice

General Surgery

Kent Allison M DJanet Bernard M DJeffrey Brittan M DJason Citta M DGary Conell M DWendy Gosnell M DDouglas States M DCleve Hartman M DLeland Lamberty M DDavid Lindley M DDan Nguyen M DBryan Nokelby M DTimothy O'Holleran M DChris Seip MD

811 William Avenue

696-2273 535-778 9500 W Leota #100

534-4440

331 4611 W Francis #100

534-2532

331 9611 W Francis #100

534-2532

331 9611 W Francis #100

534-2532

331 9500 W Leota #100

534-4440

331 4209 McNeel Ln

534-8383

335 1810 Reid

534-5178

3323500 W Leota #100

534-4440

3314811 William Avenue

696-2273 530-9777319 East "B"

532-2130

3327220 W Leota

534-2900

335 3516 W Leota

534-5370

331 7516 W Leota

534-5370

331 7Hand SurgeryInternal Medicine

E. Scott Carroll D ORon Asher M DSusan Schuckert MDMark Nielsen M DEric Schwartzkopf MD

215 McNeel Lane

534-665 5500 W Leota #150

532-3022

331 1600 E Francis

520-054 8500 W Leota #150

532-3022

331 1500 W Leota #150

532-3022

331 1Medical Oncology

Neurology

Alfred Cretella M DMaria Editha de Villa M DIrfan Vaziri M DJose Cardenas M DSona Shah MD

GPRMC, 601 W Leota

696-7386

338 2GPRMC, 601 W Leota

696-7386


696-7386 3382 1GPRMC, 611 W Francis #2 696-8830

883 0GPRMC, 611 W Francis #2 696-8830

883 0Obstetrics-Gynecology 335 9

335 9335 9335 9

Michael Bianco M DChris Johng M DMichael Trierweiler M DWalt Weaver MD

1115 S Willow

534-480 41115 S Willow

534-480 41115 S Willow

534-480 41115 S Willow

534-4804333 2339 2

Ophthalmology James Shreck M DMark Young MD

1307 S Willow

532-393 71214 West A

532-5960332 5331 8331 8

Oral Surgery

Steven Hinze DDS OM SOrthopaedic Surgery

John D Hannah M DMark McKenzie MD

921 S Willow

532-5283215 McNeel Lane

534-6655215 McNeel Lane

534-6655

Otolaryngology 313031303334

Elaine Fitzpatrick M DPhillip Fitzpatrick M DRoger Simpson MD

801 William

532-3330801 William

532-3330106 East C

532-6165

Pain Specialist J .P . Meyer M DByron Barksdale M DLyle Barksdale M DDelane Wycoff MD

611 W Francis #200

696-8230500 W Leota #200

532-4700

331 3500 W Leota #200

532-4700

331 3500 W Leota #200

532-4700

331 3

Pediatrics 333 1333 1333 1

Kathy Lopez M DVijay Prasad M DDell Shepherd MD

210 McNeel Lane

534-923 0210 McNeel Lane

534-923 0210 McNeel Lane

534-923 0Podiatry

Rich Raska DP MClinton Schafer DPM

815 S Maple

532-360 0815 S Maple

532-3600335 5335 5

Psychiatry

Ajibade Adeladan M DRandall Sullivan M D

Physiatry

Caroline Sorenson M D' Radiation Oncology

Todd Hlavaty M DRadiology

Douglas Child M DDavid Hatch M DTamara Hlavaty MDRick Kukulka MD

GPRMC, 601 W Leota, Ste 696-7251

338 3GPRMC, 601 W Leota, Ste 696-7251

338 3210 McNeel Lane


696-7386


696-7490


696-7490


696-7490


696-7490

749 1Rheumatology

Loretta Baca MD

302 S Jeffers

534-6687

339 4Urology

Michael Gallentine MD

611 W Francis #230

534-3232

Revised 6/24/09

N.P .H .S . ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY, AND STAF F

Jim Whitney, PrincipalJames Ayers, Associate Principal (Grades 9 & 12 )Jeff Steinbeck, Dean of Students (Grades 10 and 11 )Rich Reinert, Activities Director

COUNSELORS

Mary Lynn Horst(H-N), Team LeaderWes Carruso(A-G)

Keri Hammond(O-Z )Jollene Pettera(All Freshman )

FACULTY

ARTKathy Lewis, Team LeaderDenise Wendelin

BUSINES SJulie Anderson, Team LeaderCynthia ElliottMarla ThompsonBilly Wilson

ENGLISH (LANGUAGE ARTS )Chris Reinboth, Team LeaderSkip AltigSusan AltigDeanna BahlDennis Burkle (& Journalism )Elizabeth ChadwickColeen ClarkJean MillerSonya SearTerry SodawasserAdam SterupRebecca Taylor

LIBRARYPatty Birch

MUSICKaren Marsh, Team Leader

Brett BradleyDawn Fickle (Also Madison MS )Leah Purdy

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONLaura Miller, Team LeaderDarrell Howit tBernie Madison

Revised 7/2008

HOME ECONOMICSTraci Foster, Team LeaderRachel DonahueVeronica KulpAnne O'Connor

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYAlan Lehmkuhler, Team LeaderBill KalblingerGordon PeeksJason ReedWill Winchester

MATHMATICSAlan Johnson, Team LeaderSasha AndersenWendy BrownDavid CooperDonna Mikesel lDan Moor eDennis MurryJim SandauCathy Sweet

NURSENancy Schmit z

SCIENCESteve VanBoening, Team LeaderTodd AscherlDan ChromyJim HarmsJeff Hes sTammy MenghiniJim Orcut tRenee Tatman

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continued next page . . .

Faculty/Staff (continued)

SOCIAL STUDIESTami Eshleman, Team LeaderJon BeggsJosh BruckDennis FornanderBrett JonesonKirk LivingstonJeff SmithCasey Werkmeiste r

WORLD LANGUAGEKelly Hanson, Team LeaderCourtney GilroyIrma PokornyAlicia ToddJoy Woodruf f

INTERVENTION WORKERLaurissa Swedburg

SPECIAL EDUCATIONTransition CoordinatorTiffany NegleySecondary SPED CoordinatorJoyce KimzeyDee Tuenge, Team Leade rAlice BoyerBenny Cisnero sPam Drak eBrian JahnkeKelley KlemptnerCortney LarsonKim MooreCathy NiehuesJichelle SorensenPatty Thompson

BUILDING TECH REPSJulie AndersonJim Orcut t

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICE ,Rod Brown

SECRETARIAL STAFF&PARAPROFESSIONALSLori Allberry, Receptionist SecretaryColleen Ashurn, RegistrarMarlene Chapman, Athletic Director's Secretar yLaurie Englehart, Attendance SecretaryChris Reinert, Associate Principal's Secretar yTeresa Schumacher, Registra rConnie Thompson, Office Manager & Principal's Secretary

Carol Beggs, Media Paraprofessiona lSharon Hagert, Special Education Paraprofessiona lJane Hassel, Media Paraprofessiona lDonna Hoover, Special Education Paraprofessiona lSarah Jacobi, Special Education Paraprofessiona lBen Kurre, Special Education ParaprofessionalJanette Lantis, Nurse Paraprofessiona lLisa Mamula, Special Education Paraprofessiona lJan McCaslin, Special Education ParaprofessionalCindy McConnell, Special Education Paraprofessiona lAlicea Murphy, Special Education ParaprofessionalGlendin K . Patrick, Special Education Paraprofessiona lCynthia Riens, Special Education Paraprofessiona lPat Schimek, Special Education Paraprofessiona lMaryAnn Sughroue, Music Accompanis tSarah Walter, Special Education Paraprofessiona l

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BOARDCourtney Larsen, Sponsor

Cynthia Elliott, SponsorSusan Altig

Patty BirchTammy Menghini

Anne O'ConnorBilly Wilson

Revised 6/2009

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TEAM LEADERSArt Mrs . Kathy Wiede

Business Mrs . Julie Anderson

English/Language Arts . . . : Mrs . Chris Reinboth

Home Economics Mrs . Traci Foster

Industrial Technology Mr . Alan Lehmkuhler

Mathematics Mr . Allen Johnson

Music Mr . Karen Mars h

Physical Education Mrs . Laura Miller

Science Mr . Steve Van Boening

Social Studies Mrs . Tami Eshleman

Special Education Mrs . Dee Tuenge

World Language Ms . Kelly Hanson

Media Center

Mrs . Patty Birch

MEETINGS :

TEAM LEADER MEETINGS

ALL-FACULTY MEETINGS(1st Wednesday)

(PLC Dates )

Place :

TBA

Place :

NPHS TBATime :

7 :00-7 :45 a .m .

Time :

TBA

September 2

September 2 5October 7

November 1 3November 4

February 1 2December 2

April

2 9February 3March

3April

7May

5

*There may be additional meetings scheduled as needed .

* INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENT MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED BY TEAM LEADE R

Revised 6/2009

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N .P .H .S . FACULTY EVALUATION SCHEDULE

2009-201 0

D . Alti gS . Alti gS. Andersen (1 )T. Ascherl (1 )D . Bahl (1 )L . Barkley (3 )P . BirchA . Boyer (1 )J . Bruck (3 )D. Burkl eW. Caruso (3 )E. Chadwick (1 )B . Cisnero sC . ClarkP . Drake (1 )T . EshlemanD . FickelC . Gilroy (2 )K . HansonK . KlemptnerV . Kulp (3 )B . Madison (1 )T . Menghini (3 )D . MooreK . Moore (2 .5 )C . Niehues (1 )T . Negley (3 )A . O'Connor (3 )J . PetteraI . Pokorny (1 )L . PurdyC . ReinbothS . Sear (2 )J . Smith (3 )J . Steinbeck (1 )A . Sterup (1 )R . TatmanR . Taylor (3 )P . ThompsonA. Todd (2 )K . WiedeB . Wilson (3 )J . Woodruff

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S. Andersen (2 )J . AndersonT. Ascherl (2 )D . Bahl (2 )J . BeggsB . BradleyA . Boyer (2 )E . Chadwick (2 )J . Davi sR . DonahueP . Drake (2 )T . FosterC . Gilroy (3 )J . Hes sA . JohnsonW. KalblingerC . LarsenA. LehmkuhlerB. Madison (2 )D . Mikesel lL . MillerK . Moore (3 )D . MurryC . Niehues (2 )J . OrcuttI. Pokorny (2 )J. SandauN . SchmitzS . Sear (3 )T . SodawasserJ . Steinbeck (2 )A . Sterup (2 )A . Todd (3 )D . TuengeS . VanBoening

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S. Andersen (3 )T. Ascherl (3 )J . AyresD . Bahl (3 )A . Boyer (3 )W . BrownC . Brun zE . Chadwick (3 )D . ChromyD . CooperP . Drake (3 )C . Elliot tC . FornanderK . HammondJ . HarmsM . Hors tD . HowittB . JonesonK . LivingstonB . Madison (3 )K . Mars hJ . MillerC . Niehues (3 )G . PeeksI. Pokorny (3 )J. ReedJ . SorensonJ . Steinbeck (3 )A . Sterup (3 )M . ThompsonD . WendelinC . WerkmeisterW. Winchester

• Revised 7/01/2008

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ABSENCE FROM WORK

If, for any reason, a teacher is unable to report to work an dwill require a substitute for the day, the District has hiredSue Condon to call substitutes . Her phone number is 539-0467 .Call her between 5 :30 and 6 :30a .m . when you are ill or need asubstitute . If you are ill the night before, you may call her unti l10 :00 p .m . An answering machine will be available at her numbe rto take messages during the day . When you call Sue for a substitute, an dyou get the answering machine, please give the following information .

NAME

SCHOOL

SUBJECT(S) YOU TEACH

SCHOOL STARTING AND ENDING TIME S

STATE IF FOR FULL OR HALF DAY, A .M . OR P .M ., AND TIMES

IF TRAVELING TEACHER, STATE TIMES AND PLACE S

REASON FOR ABSENCE

REQUESTED SUBSTITUTE (IF POSSIBLE )

If you cannot reach the sub caller, call Jim Whitney at 532-3779 .If you cannot reach Mr . Whitney, call Chris Reinert 534-9708 .

Chris Reinert will arrange for substitutes with the substitut ecaller for teacher personal and professional days as requested by th eprincipal .

Lesson plans are not to be given to the substitute caller .Plans should be arranged ahead of time or, in case ofemergency, call an administrator to leave directions .

Revised 6/2009A-5

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS

1. No class is to be released before the scheduledtime except by prior arrangement and with theapproval of a principal . Students should notbe allowed to line up at the classroom door waitin gfor the bell to ring . Bell to bell instruction is expected .

2. All teachers are on supervisory duty while all classes ar echanging between periods .

3. All teachers are to remain with their classes unti lthe dismissal bell rings for that period .

4. In all communications to the office and to thestudents' homes, teachers will use only thestudents' names as they appear on the class . rol lgiven to them at the beginning of the year . Nonicknames are to be used . Please spell thestudent's name correctly and write legibly on allcommunications sent to the home .

5. Each teacher is expected to lock his/her room at the close o fthe end of the day and when leaving at the endof the period . No students are permitted in roomsafter the departure of the teacher . Close and lock classroomwindows at the end of the day . Blinds are to be closed .

6. Each teacher is required to attend all teachers 'meetings, unless personally excused by an administrator .

7. Teachers are encouraged to attend as many schoolfunctions and activities as possible .

8. Teachers are responsible for student conduct in th ehalls and are to actively enforce the general rule sof the school in the classroom, in the halls, andat activities .

9. Any teacher who must leave the building during normal workinghours must check out in the principal's office .

10. Any time a student leaves the class, he/she is expected tohave an appropriate pass from the teacher .

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NONDISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIE S

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

In Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 ;Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equa lEmployment Opportunity Act of 1972 : Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1978 : North Platte Public Schools shall no tdiscriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, nationalorigin, religion, or disability in the educational programs o ractivities which it operates .

It is the intent of North Platte Public Schools to comply withboth the letter and spirit of the law in making certaindiscrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations, andoperations . Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 50 4have been established for students, their parents, and employee swho feel discrimination has been shown by North Platte PublicSchools .

Specific complaints of alleged discrimination under Title IX (sex )and Section 504 (disabled) should be referred to : AssociateSuperintendent, North Platte Public Schools, PO Box 1557, North PlatteNE 69103, (308)535-7100 .

BELL SCHEDULES

"Regular" DAY WITH

- 8 :47- 9 :3 8

9 :42 - 10 :2 910 :33 - 11 :2 011 :24 - 12 :52

11 :24 - 11 :5 912 :15 - 12 :5 2

12 :58 - 1 :451 :49 - 2 :3 62 :40 - 3 :2 7

7 :5 58 :0 08 :0 08 :51

1st Bel l

2nd

3 rd

4 th

5 th

6 th

7 th

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PeriodPeriodPeriod

LUNCHMonday - Tuesday - Friday

(47 minute periods )Warning Bell

Period Tardy1st Perio d

Wednesdayminute periods )

1 st PeriodELT3 rd Period5 th Periodand Lunch7th Period

Thursdayminute periods )

2nd PeriodELT4 th Period6 th Periodand Lunch8 th Period

12 :00 DISMISS SCHEDULE . .(NO LUNCH )

(8 88 :00 - 9 :2 89 :32 - 10 :0 2

10 :08 - 11 :3 611 :42 - 1 :4 9(Lunch A & B )1 :55 - 3 :2 7

(8 88 :00 - 9 :2 89 :32 - 10 :0 2

10 :08 - 11 :3 611 :42 - 1 :4 9(Lunch A & B )1 :55 - 3 :2 7

Warning Bel l1 st Period Tardy1 st

2nd

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- 12 :00

Period-PeriodPeriodPeriodPeriodPerio dPerio dPeriod

Bel l(Morning Announcement )

Revised 7/2008

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LESSON PLANS

Weekly lesson plans for classes are required of all teachers withou texception . Lesson plans are to be prepared in advance and kept in anotebook for reference .

A . If you plan in advance for a substitut e(activities, athletic contests), please be sur eto have all materials prepared for them .

Basic weekly lesson plans are to be posted on the Infinite Campus paren tportal .

Individual student grades are to be kept current to within aweek on the IC parent portal .COURSE SYLLABUS

All teachers are to prepare a Syllabus for each course they teach .These Syllabi are to be written in a one-to-two-page format listing th ecourse, course description, any prerequisites, grading procedures, an dgeneral/specific requirements for the class . Each student is to receivea syllabus within the first week of the school year/term, and a current ,updated copy is to be given to the principal . Extensive time should b espent letting students know about the expectations and standards whic hyou have for each of them in your classes .

STAFF COMPUTER USE FORMS

Board of Education Rule 4118 .25 will be taken to the Board of Educationto eliminate the requirement having staff sign the Acknowledgement Us eForm annually . Additionally it is recommended that Staff handbook ssimply have a reminder in them reinforcing that staff members hav esigned the Form and are responsible for knowing the contents of th eRule . Building principals should also inform new employees that thetraining is part of the employment process of the district and they wil lnot be paid for the time spent in this training .

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PROCEDURE FOR FIRST-DAY CLASSE S

1. Examine all schedules very carefully to see that student sare in the right class . If students are not registered fo ryour particular class, do not allow them to remain in your room .They should be referred to their counselor for proper scheduling .

2. Report absentees each period .3. Give each student a copy of your course syllabus and care-

fully explain class procedures and expectations .4. Check out textbooks .5. Make assignments .

FIRST-DAY ADMITTANCE OF STUDENT S

1. Students are admitted to class on the first day of schoo lif they are registered .

2. Late enrollees are to make up work missed as needed to th esatisfaction of the teacher.

3. Students not in attendance are to be listed continuousl yas absent on your period attendance reports until abulletin reports them officially dropped from schoo lrolls .

HOURS FOR STUDENTS

1. Students are not to be in the building after school hours excep twhere a teacher is directly in charge of an activity . A facultymember must be present at all practices and rehearsals .

2. All activities will be dismissed by 9 :30 p .m . on weeknight sand by 11 :30 p .m . on weekends, with the exception of after-game dances that may last until 12 :00 MIDNIGHT on Fridayand Saturday nights . Wednesday is designated as "churchnight" . No meeting will be held after 6 :30 p .m . onWednesdays . There will be no practices/meetings on Sundays .(Exceptions must be cleared through the Activities Director .)

PUPIL CONTROLTEACHER AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILIT Y

Teachers are responsible for the supervision of student sand have authority to supervise students anywhere in th ebuilding or on school grounds before, during, or afte rnormal school hours . . .or at any school-sponsored activityor event conducted on or off campus . Students are expectedto comply with all reasonable requests of teachers and t oshow respect and cooperation to staff members fulfillin gtheir supervisory role .

STUDENT BEHAVIOR

STUDENT BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM IS A DIRECT RESULT O FTHE BEHAVIOR AND PROCEDURE ESTABLISHED BY THE TEACHER.CLASSROOMS THAT HAVE FEW DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ARE CLASSROOMS WHER ESTUDENTS ARE RESPECTED, WHERE THE TEACHER IS ALWAYS PREPARED FO RCLASS, AND WHERE THE TEACHER IS EXCITED ABOUT TEACHING .

1 . Good, active, bell-to-bell instruction prevent smost discipline problems (students should not bestanding at the door waiting for the bell to ring).

2 . Avoid making too many rules . North Platte HighSchool's basic rules for students are :

a. Show up on timeb. Be preparedc. Complete assignment sd. Respect your own and others' life spac e

3 . Follow the steps below to control minor disruptivebehavior :

A. TALK WITH STUDENT ONE-ON-ONE AWAY FROMTHE REST OF THE CLASS . RETAIN STUDENTAFTER CLASS FOR A SHORT CONFERENCE (YO UMAY NEED TO WRITE A PASS FOR STUDENT T OTHE NEXT CLASS) .

B. DETAIN STUDENT BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL .C. CALL PARENTS/GUARDIAN, DISCUSS STUDENT' S

BEHAVIOR, AND ASK FOR THEIR HELP .D. REFER STUDENT TO THE APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATOR ;

THIS STEP SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR TH ESTUDENT WHO CHOOSES NOT TO CHANGE BEHAVIO RAFTER ALL THE OTHER STEPS HAVE BEEN USED .


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Pupil Control (continued )

4 . Teacher-assigned detentions are to be supervised b ythe teacher . When students do not show for detentions, theycan be referred to an associate principal's office . Thereferral form should include the time and date detention wa sto be served and the specific reason detention was assigned .

5. Teacher Discipline/Punishment Guidelines -

a. Teachers will employ such procedures in th eschool as would be exercised by a kind andjudicious parent in the family .

b. Good discipline is usually the result of apositive, rather than a negative, approach tostudents by teachers .

c. Regular, definite preparation and interest o nthe part of the teachers is a prime procedur efor building self-discipline among pupils . Aconstructively-busy class which is really in-terested in the work being presented offer sits instructor few problems in pupil conduct .

d. The teacher should be fair, reasonable ,dignified, and approach pupils in good tempe rLoud, angry talk and sarcasm employed by ateacher in the presence of his or her clas sare apt only to lessen the respect of all th estudents for him or her and antagonize th eoffender .

e. Courtesy should be practiced at all times b yboth the teacher and student . Many badconduct cases will disappear if the teache ris courteous to students and demands equa lconsideration from students .

f. Not all students respond to a positiv eapproach . The assigning of natural consequences may b erequired in some instances .

g. The teacher should settle every behavio rproblem as promptly as possible . Privateconferences with students are encouraged .If necessary, joint conferences with pupil ,teacher, principal, and parents may b ecalled . The old adage, "An ounce ofprevention is worth a pound of cure", worksadmirably in disciplinary problems .

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h . The teacher should first attempt to secureacceptable behavior from students, but i fhe or she fails to get the proper respons efrom the student(s) concerned, the student(s )concerned should be referred to the principal ,with all pertinent information relative to thecase . The teacher should remember that eachtime he or she calls for assistance from th eprincipal, his or her influence is likely t obe lessened in the classroom . One who canno tlearn to handle minor problems in pupil be-havior can never expect to become a successfulteacher .

CHANGING SCHEDULES

All students schedule changes will be made by the counselors .No changes will be made unless unusual circumstances warrantthe change . Under no circumstances should a teacher allow aschedule change unless the student has gone through the counselin goffice . All changes should be completed prior to the first day o fclass.

DROPPING CLASSES

1.

A student dropping a class after the second week of theterm will have such subject recorded as a failure o nhis/her permanent record (in absence of extenuatin gcircumstances) .

2.

Students wishing to drop a class must have approva lfrom their parents/guardian and the counseling office .Under no circumstances are students permitted to tur nin textbooks or otherwise effect a checkout from you rclass unless the checkout slip is issued from th eguidance office .

Revised 7/2007

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STUDENT CHECKOUT

Students are required to remain in the building, from the tim ethey arrive in the morning until they are dismissed in th eafternoon, unless they are enrolled in a program authorizin gearly dismissal from NPHS .

Students who become ill at school are to see the schoo lnurse, as soon as possible, or the attendance secretary i fthe nurse is not in the building . If it is necessary forthem to leave school because of illness, students must chec kout through the nurse or the attendance secretary if thenurse is not in the building . Students leaving school fo rany other reason (other than a prearranged excused absence )must be given permission in advance by a telephone cal lor written note from a parent/guardian to the attendanc eoffice or to an administrator . Failure to properly checkout of school will result in a truancy .

ASSEMBLY SUPERVISION

Teachers are to sit with their classroom groups during al lstudent assemblies . Teachers who do not have classes thatperiod are to attend all assemblies and assist with supervision .

REQUEST FOR STUDENTS TO BE TAKEN FROM A CLASSROO M

1. NEVER excuse a student from your classroom at th erequest of anyone without approval from th eprincipal's office, nurse, or a counselor .

2. Students are not to be taken from a classroom byanother teacher to take a test or to work on club /organization activities unless arrangements hav ebeen made between the affected teachers .

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 All notices, bulletins, and mail will be depositedin each teacher's mailbox . These should be removedeach day . This includes email and voice mail .

2 Use of the telephone by students should be dis -couraged . Except in emergencies, students wil lnot be excused for telephone calls, and pupil swill not be called to the telephone during schoo ltime unless the demand is urgent . Only messagesof importance will be delivered . No long-distanc ecalls should be made on the school phones unles sarrangements are made with the principal .

3

Lost-and-found articles are to be left in theprincipal's office .

4 The principal's secretary/office manager will be responsibl efor all matters concerning office management and procdures .

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CARE OF CLASSROOMS _ AND BUILDINGS

1 All extra custodial services are to be requested b ythe teacher through the principal or designee . Custodians workon a contracted schedule and cannot deviate fromtheir assignments without authorization .

2 Teachers are requested to cooperate with th ecustodians in the maintenance of the building .Students should be taught to pick up after themselves, b eresponsible for their own desks, and taught to respect schoo lproperty at all times .

3

Nails, screws, hooks, etc . should not be placed int othe woodwork or walls to hang objects . If tapemust be used, use masking tape .

4 Check furniture frequently for damaging marks o rwriting .

5. Do not permit desks to rub against the walls .6. All spilled liquid is to be wiped up immediately .7. Have students pick up paper they may drop on the floor .8. Care of blinds, closing of windows, locking o f

classroom doors, placement of books on library shelves ,and care of laboratory equipment are all out of th ejurisdiction of the custodians .Teachers are to take care of these things .

9. Custodians are not expected to discipline students .They are expected to report all breaches of disciplin eto the principal . ONLY in cases of emergency are theyexpected to exercise any control .

10. Requests for maintenance and/or repair work should b eemailed to Connie Thompson .

* If you have specific requests or concerns about how you rclassroom is being cleaned, contact the building principal .

STUDENT AIDES

Teachers may select a student aide to help wit hcertain types of work . Student aides receive 2 . 5credit hours .

1.

Student aides may correct test papers if the teacher feel sprofessionally comfortable with the situation . However, thestudent aides may not assign a grade to corrected papers .

2.

Give the student aide as great a variety of work as possible .3.

Student aides are not to use the copy machines and are not t omake copies for teachers . Students may be used to collat etests and/or other materials for teachers .

4.

Every precaution should be taken to prevent test copie sreaching the hands of students . Old or extra copies should b eshredded .

5. Remember - The most valuable things the student aide wil lreceive are responsibility, meeting obligations promptly ,keeping confidence, and the right attitude toward fello wworkers .

6. STUDENT AIDES ARE NOT TO HAVE ACCESS TO OR MAKE ENTRIES I NYOUR GRADE BOOK/COMPUTER GRADE BOOK .

7. STUDENT AIDES ARE TO BE KEPT IN THEIR ASSIGNED CLASSROOM ANDNOT ALLOWED TO ROAM THE HALLS . THE AIDE IS TO BE UNDER THEDIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE TEACHER AT ALL TIMES .

8. Any time student aides are outside their assigned room, the yare expected to have their aide badge from their supervisor .Student aides must return their badge to their supervisor a tthe end of each period .

9.

During all periods, aides are to be under the direc tsupervision of a staff member .

10. If the student aides are abusing their privileges, th esupervising teacher is responsible and may lose the studen taide .

11.

In most cases, students must be a junior or senior .

- If you need a student aide, make your request in the guidance offices .

Revised 7 /2008

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TEXTBOOKS

1 Teachers are responsible for all text an dreference material checked out to them .

2

Teachers should have a list of the tota lnumber of textbooks they use and the numbe rof each book so that an accurate check canbe made of all lost and/or stolen books .

3 Textbook damage or replacement fee structure -Questions have come up about fee structure fo rassessing fines for damage to books beyond th enormal wear and tear allowed . We have agreedthat the following guidelines should be use dfor assessing student fines :

Lost or stolen

Full replacementvalue of text

Damage beyond use

Full replacementvalue of text

Damage to binding/cover

1/2 replacementvalue of text

Torn page (cost/pg .)

$ .50/pageMarked page (cost/pg .)

$ .25/page

4. Teachers should have student textbook number srecorded in their grade books, lesson plan books ,or some other place .

5. Teachers should encourage all students to cove rtheir textbooks .

6. Textbooks have become extremely expensive . Anydamages which have not been specified above shoul dbe referred to the principal .

• Students must know they owe a fine BEFORE they pick up theirreport card . It is the teacher's responsibility to notifythe student of any fine owed BEFORE report cards come out .

HOMEWORK

Outside-of-class preparation, or homework, is necessary i naddition to in-class study . The amount of homework will, o fcourse, vary according to the class involvement, the lengt hof the assignments, and the ability levels of your student .Daily assignments should be made regularly and carefully .If a specific assignment has not been made, students shoul dbe advised to use homework time at home for reading o rreviewing .

No hard-and-fast rule concerning homework is made . Somegenerally-accepted principles should govern the teacher i nthe assignment of homework .

1. There should be flexibility and differences inthe assignments to individual students . Thes eshould stem from real needs and the considera-tion of the total educational background of th eindividual student .

2. Homework should serve a definite purpose : t oprovide drill or practice on a principle o rskill already taught ; to provide real-lifeapplication of the matter in hand ; to developappreciation for or knowledge of communityresources .

3. Homework should be used as a technique fo rlearning . "Busy work" turned in by the pupi land discarded by the teacher does not furthe rlearning ; it merely inspires resentment andlessens the effectiveness of the teacher .

4. Homework should not be assigned as punishment .5. Homework should not be used to replace or

reduce supervised study which should tak eplace during school hours .

6. Homework is usually more effective if aconference with the parent results in under-standing of purpose and ways in which helpat home can best be offered .

ANNOUNCEMENT S

Each morning the announcements concerning various upcomin gmeetings/events and activities for the day will be read during the1st Period of the day. Teachers should insist that the students payclose attention .

If you wish to have announcements posted on E-Mail/lst Class, they mus tbe submitted to Teresa Schumacher via E-Mail in the counselor's office .Keep announcements short and to the point . The writtenmessage must be turned in to the OFFICE BY NOON the day before theannouncement is to be read . Generally speaking, classes will not b einterrupted to give an announcement .

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SCHOOL DANCES1. When dances utilize live music, there i s

always the question of the contract . Ther eshould be a written contract (usually astandard form) specifying the date, exac thours, size of group, and amount of moneyto be paid to the group . Please bring th econtract to the activities director, and h ewill sign it if he approves the terms .

THE OFFICE OF THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR MUST B ENOTIFIED OF THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE BAND ,SEVERAL DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE DANCE, SO THA TA PURCHASE ORDER CAN BE MADE AND A CHEC KCAN BE WRITTEN .

2. NPHS students may bring an outside, high school level gues tto a school dance if they have obtained a Gues tPermit from the office and have it approved by th eNPHS administration . All guests will be subject to NPH Srules and Code of Conduct at all dances.

3. The time of dismissal on a Friday or Saturday nigh tactivity is 11 :30 p .m ., except after a game, whenthe quitting time will be 12 :00 MIDNIGHT . Themusic will be stopped at that time, and student swill be cleared from the building as quickly a spossible . It is permissible to have a cleanupgroup remain for a time if it is more convenien tto clean up after the dance than it would be t odo so the next morning

4. One hour after the dance begins, the doors will b eclosed, and no one else will be admitted unless specia lpermission has been granted in advance by the NPHSAdministration .

Anyone wishing to leave before th edance is over must sign his/her name and the time o fdeparture on a sheet of paper provided by the sponsor .After a student signs, he/she, will be allowed back in to thedance .

PLEASE BE SURE THE OFFICERS AND DANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERSOF YOUR ORGANIZATION BECOME FULLY AWARE OF THESE REGU-LATIONS AND FOLLOW THEM .

Revised 7/2008

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MESSAGES FROM THE OFFICE

Messages to be delivered to students will be signed by eitheroffice secretary or an administrator so that you may judg ethe authenticity of the note . Please refuse notes deliveredat any other time and those that do not have authorize dsignatures . It would also be well to apprehend the "bogus "note and the deliverer of the note and turn them in to theoffice . IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOU GIVE OFFICIAL MESSAGES T OSTUDENTS AS SOON AS THEY ARE DELIVERED .

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS DURING NOON HOUR S

NPHS has a cafeteria where students may purchase thei rlunches or where they may eat lunches brought from home .All 9th & 10th grade students are to remain on campus during thei rlunch periods . Jrs and Srs have the privilege of leaving campusduring their lunch .

After students have finished their lunches, they must remain i nThe Commons . During lunch periods, only designated first floor res trooms by the commons are to be used .

PASS PERMITS

No student shall be in the hall during regular class timewithout a pass permit issued by the staff member in chargeof the student during that time . This will include trips tothe rest room, media center, and/or offices, as well as any plac eother than the room to which the student has been assigned .Only one name per pass and use a sign out sheet in your room .

Passage shall be by the shortest and quickest rout epracticable without stopovers or other points or withoutbothering other classes in session . Passes shall be issuedonly as needed and must be turned in at the point of des-tination or returned to the staff member who originated thepass .

Teacher aides must carry their aide badge with them whenthey are running errands for teachers .

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LOCKERS

Each student is provided a locker for coats, books, and other schoo lsupplies . Students are responsible for the proper care and upkeep o ftheir lockers . Irresponsible care of a locker may result in a fine .The school will not assume responsibility for articles lost or stolen .All students are urged to keep their lockers locked at all times . Anylock remaining on lockers following the final day of school will be cu toff unless other arrangements have been made ahead of time with a nadministrator . Combination locks may be purchased in the office for a$1 .00 .

Students and areas assigned to students are liable to search by th eadministration when such a search is deemed necessary for the protectio nof other students, for the maintenance of an orderly school environment ,or for the suspected use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or o fcontrolled substances . It is recommended that all searches be witnesse dby at least one person other than the student and the administrator .Lockers, desks, and storage areas, although assigned to students, ar eSchool District property .

*Students should expect random locker checks throughout th eschool year . Searches will be conducted by NPHS Administration .Also, law enforcement personnel and drug dogs may be use dperiodically .

PROCEDURE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO FOLLOW IN CASE O FSTUDENT INJURY

1. Call the office and give a brie fdescription of the illness or the injury an dcause of the injury .

2. Make the injured student as comfortable a spossible and administer first aid as necessary .

3. If the student is able, with the help of othe rstudents, he/she should be taken to the schoo lnurse's office .

AUDIOVISUAL

The following AV materials are available : smartboards, LCD projectors ,iPods, boom boxes, camcorder/tripods, cassette tape players, compute rprojectors, laptops, digital cameras,DVD players, filmstrip projectors ,laser disc players, overhead projectors, record players, slid eprojectors, televisions, and videocassette recorders . All suchmaterials are to be checked out through the media center .

Revised 7/2009

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SCHOOL KEYS/SWIPE CARDS

. 1 . Do not leave school keys/swipe cards lying on your desk or an yplace that is accessible to students .

2 . Under no circumstances are faculty members t opermit students or family members to havepossession of school keys/swipe cards .

AGENTS AND SALESMEN

No agents, solicitors, or advertisers are allowed in theschool without permission from the building administrator .

LOANING PROPERTY

All loans of property must be handled through the activitie sdirector . Please contact the secretary to the activitiesdirector . No school property is to be removed from thebuilding unless it has been signed out with the activitie soffice/secretary .

FIELD TRIPS

Applications for field trips should be made at least twoweeks in advance of the planned trip . Each and every studen tis to have a permission slip (signed by a parent/guardian )filled out before he/she can attend a field trip (See exampl ein Appendix) . Students will be expected to adhere to all teache rexpectations and to the School District's pupil-control policies .

Liability

We, as administrators and teachers, assume a certain exposureto liability by the very nature of the profession we are in .Even though we do everything we reasonably can to minimiz ethat exposure, we will always be the target for lawsuits a slong as we continue to assume the responsibility for educatin gand supervising children .

There seems to be a growing concern on the part of some o four teachers regarding the issue of liability as it relate sto field trips . Hopefully, the following information wil laddress that concern and provide you with a measure of comfor trelative to your exposure to any risk that may lead t olitigation .

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We can never stop anyone from petitioning a court for a redres sof grievance(s) against this School District . Our Americansystem of jurisprudence ensures all citizens an opportunity t opursue litigation in an effort to resolve differences, o rcollect damages for wrongful actions . However, we can probablystrengthen our position by making certain that we have in plac esome guidelines (practices and procedures) relative to fiel dtrips which we feel are reasonable and prudent, make sure tha twe exercise good judgement in following the guidelines, an dhope that they meet any test a court may establish relative t oproviding adequate supervision .

All School District employees are protected under the District' sliability insurance coverage . Also, those teachers who belon gto NSEA have an additional measure of coverage by virtue of thei rmembership . Should a student get hurt while participating in a fiel dtrip activity, we ask that teachers/administrators do th efollowing :

1.

Ensure that each student receive simmediate medical attentio n

2.

Report the incident to the District' sBusiness Office and to the Associate Superintendentas soon as possibl e2 .1 . Administrators should notify th e

student's parents/guardian immediatel y

3.

Prepare a written statement of the inciden t3 .1 . Describe the incident in detai l3 .2

List all witnesse s3 .3 . Describe the procedure followed i n

providing necessary medical attentio n

4 .

Do not discuss the incident with anyone unless :4 .1 . you have been directed to do so by th e

Associate Superintendent ; or4 .2 . legal counsel for the School District i s

present

Should a student get injured while participating in a field tri pactivity, our insurance company will probably try to place th eliability with the person (or persons) who primarily assumed th erisk for providing the activity. For example, if a student fall soff a ride (i .e . covered wagon ride), the insurance company wil lplace initial liability with the driver (or person who owns th ewagon) .

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Should legal action be initiated against a School Distric temployee, the employee is covered by the District's insuranc epolicy for legal fees and damages . Keep in mind, however, tha tmost people who litigate for damages go for the "deep pocket" .In other words, they will initiate action against the Schoo lDistrict because that is where the money is .

Teachers and administrators who exercise a reasonable level o fsupervision and control over students on a field trip wil lsignificantly reduce their exposure to risks . The use o fgood judgement and common sense will weigh heavily in you rfavor, and that of the School District, in the event o flitigation .

Transportation

We will use the following Procedures/Guidelines in an effort to resolv eour transportation dilemma relative to local field trips :

1. Anyone who transports students to and/or fromschool-sponsored activities (i .e . field trips ,athletic events, nonathletic events) must :1 .1 Have been requested by a School Distric t

administrator to transport students1 .2 . Have a valid Nebraska Driver's Licens e1 .3 . Show the administrator in charge a "Proo f

of Insurance" certificat e1 .4 . Follow the route designated by th e

administrato r1 .5

Ensure that all students wear their sea tbelts while in the vehicl e

1 .6 . Ensure that all students exhibit appropriatebehavior while in the vehicl e

1 .7 . Know what procedures to follow in the even tof an accident

2.

Administrators will be responsible for :2 .1 . Asking only responsible adults to transpor t

students2 .2 . Ensuring that the driver knows who to contac t

in the event of an emergency, and gives th edriver(s) the appropriate telephone number s(i .e . Police, State Patrol, administrators, etc . )

3.

The District will not reimburse individuals for the us eof their personal vehicles for local field trips .

4.

Personal vehicles may not be used to transport student son field trips beyond the School District's boundarie swithout the expressed, written consent of the AssociateSuperintendent .

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14 . Rules and Regulations specific to grading processes for the Hi gh School Leve l

At the conclusion of each grading period, grades for student work ar eassigned as follows :

Grade Rating

A

Outstanding

B

Above Average

o

Average

D

Below Average

F

Failing

"+" or "-" signs are not used

AP and dual credit classes may be on a different grading scal e

Definition of symbols :

A The student is independently and consistently perfouring at anoutstanding level as indicated by course requirements and consistentl yreceives 93-100 percent on measures of academic performance .

B The student is consistently performing at an above average level asindicated by course requirements and consistently receives 86 - 9 2percent on measures of academic performance .

c The student is progressing adequately as indicated by cours erequirements and consistently receives 78 - 85 percent on measures o facademic performance .

D The student is experiencing severe difficulties in meeting cours erequirements and consistently receives 70 - 77 percent on measures o facademic performance .

F The student is not meeting minimum course requirements an dconsistently receives below 70 percent on measures of academi cperformance .

A final assessment at the end of each grading period is required at the hig h

school.

Each high school teacher will address grading within their course syllabus .Grading procedures will be similar regarding identical courses taught b ydifferent instructors .

Students will be held accountable for assignments . Work that is late o rincomplete will be labeled "M" for missing until that work is completed .Missing assignments at the end of the grading period may result in failure .

A .

B .

c.

D .

15 . Assessment/Grading of Students with Disabilitie s

A. Whenever possible the assessment and grading of educational progress fo rstudents requiring Special Education Services should conform to the distric tpolicies for other students . Curriculum adjustments should always preced ethe use of the adjusted grading scale .

B. The adjusted grading scale may be used when recommended by th eIndividual Educational Program (IEP) Team .

C. Grading of students with disabilities is the responsibility of the regula rclassroom teacher for students receiving the majority of instructional time i nthe regular classroom environment . When a student receives the majority ofinstructional time through the Special Education Program, the specia leducation resource teacher and the regular classroom teacher wil lcooperatively assess student progress and assign a grade for performance .

D. When a student with a disability is receiving a full time instructional programthrough Special Education, or instruction in a specific subject area within th especial education program, the responsibility for assessment and grading shal lbe the responsibility of the special education resource teacher .

E. The IEP should relate to the student's individual abilities, performance an dprogress . In addition, where applicable, Special Education Resource Teacher sshould report student progress relative to grade level achievement .

F. Grading Criteria for Students with Disabilities :

( I ) Students who consistently give reasonable effort as defined on the IEP ,yet continue to receive failing grades, require re-consideration of th elevel of assigned work. A student who puts forth reasonable an dconsistent effort receives at least minimum passing grades .

(2) In grades 3-12, students with disabilities may be graded according to th especifications contained in the student's IEP .

(3) When curriculum adjustments are unsuccessful, students with disabilitie s

may require adjustments in regular grading systems . The followin gadjusted grading scale may be used for specified subject areas whendetermined appropriate by the IEP team :

90%-l00% A

80%-89% B

60%-79% C

50%-59%-D

49%-below F

Created on .05/27/2009 at°12:32 PM by ' Caroh .R Allen. Last update on 05127/2009 .by ;:Carol R Alien .

Grading Policy Guidelines and Practice s

Based on a review of educational research and best practices, the District Assessment Team is

suggesting the following set of grading practices. These guidelines provide the NPP5 staff with a

framework of effective grading practices with the overal/goal of supporting the learning proces sand encouraging student success. These guidelines are intended to articulate and facilitate th e

implementation of a grading philosophy which is consistent with educational best practices . At th e

same time, these guidelines shoe/c/a/so provide some flexibility for individual teacher use .

1 . Relate the grades to the achievement of established learning targets (standards) .• Always consider what is being graded and what the grade reflects .

• Grades should come from clear descriptions of performance standards .

2. Separate achievement from other dispositions such as effort and participation.• Student attendance, effort, ability, improvement, attitude, and other behaviors

should be reported separately from achievement .

▪ Grades should be based on individual, not group, achievement .

There may be some curricular areas where participation is a part of the grade .

3 . Grades should include summative and formative assessments .

• Summative assessments may include performance, product, projects, ter m

paper, and tests .

• Formative Assessments may include quizzes, daily work, homework, and commo n

assessments .

• Practice activities should not be graded.

A common vision for the difference between practice activities and homework wil l

be determined bygrade level, department and/or course .

4. Grades should be weighted in IC such that summative assessments ar e

weighted the heaviest . The weighting should be agreed upon by department ,

grade level, and/or course .

Grading scale

93-100

A

4

86-92

B

3

78-85

C

2

70-77

D

1

Below 70

F

no credit

5 . Options for Late Work :• All late work will be due at the conclusion of the chapter/unit of study, whichever i s

appropriate .

• Within the chapter/unit of study, if an assignment is due, late work can be grade dwith deductions .

Similar practices regarding deductions for late work will be determined by grade level,

department and/or course.

• After the completion of the chapter/unit of study no credit will be granted fo rassignments due within that chapter/unit .

Students absent will be a/lowed the number of days absent p/us one day to complete

make-up work with no points deducted.

The following are examples of deduction protocol that maybe followed :a. Loss of a set number of points per day

1 day late = Opt. deduction (max . 94%)2 days late = 12 pt . deduction (max . 88%)3 days late = 18 pt . deduction (max . 82%)4 days Late = 24 pt, deduction (max . 76%)5 days late = 30 pt . deduction (max . 70%)More than 5 days late = 50% if completed .

b . Exponential Decay - 7% deduction per day compounded .

Example: Assuming a grade of 100 %1 day late = 93 %2, days late = 86% (93% of 93%)3 days late = 80% (93% of 86% )4 days late = 75 %5 day s late = 70 %6 days late = 65 %7 days late = 60 %The main idea of the exponential decay concept will result in a grade that will neve rbe a zero . If you don't understand the concept - see a math teacher ,

c. Each student given 3 "freebies" per grading periodEach student may be allowed 3 late assignments without penalty. After that theyreceive a grade of 50% for any late assignments satisfactorily completed .

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EXAMINATION/GRADING/RATING

The evaluation of pupil progress is a continual responsibilit yof each member of the professional staff and requires th ehighest professional skills . The purpose of grading is toevaluate the quality of student work and requires tha tstandards be established against which the quality of studen twork is judged . Whenever possible grading rubrics should be used .Academic expectations and standards should be explained for each studen tand written into the course syllabus for each class . Grades reflect astudent's progress and achievement in meeting the objectives o fcourse/curriculum through a variety of evaluative measures, such as :text assignments (both oral and written), class participation, specia lassignments, research, activities of various kinds/types, specia lcontributions or projects, and tests/quizzes .

It is the intention of the Board of Education and all staf fmembers to recognize the motivational value in grades .While the primary purpose of grading is the evaluation o fstudent achievement, can also be a significant motivationa lfactor . Grades are not to be used for disciplinary purposes ,to impose personal biases, or to be influenced by undu epressure .

GRADE BOOKS/COMPUTER GRADING

Grade books are to be kept accurately and up-to-date by ALLteachers . The grade book is considered a legal document andshould be kept accordingly . It is best not to fill out your gradebook for the first few days of each term, until the majority of th eclass changes and alterations have taken place .

It is acknowledged that in a faculty the size of NPHS, ther ewill be a variety of ways in which the grade book is kept .This is perfectly acceptable . However, regardless of themethod used, the grade book must accurately contain at leas tthe following information :

1. A complete class roster with all students' name sentered completely, accurately, and in alphabetica lorder .

2. Record grades of all assignments which are used t odetermine term grades . Also, record the tota lpoints possible for each assignment . When usingnumber or letter grades, be sure to provide th enumerical scale .

3. Teachers must record all student attendance an dtardier in their grade book . This becomes veryimportant in certain situations . Each teacher is t oformulate some procedure to simply enter every absenc einto the grade book .

The following is suggested as a way of recordin gattendance in your grade book :

A - AbsenceT = TardySA = "School Activity" (Athletic /

Activity Absence )R = Truant

4. An explanation as to how a teacher arrives athis/her term grade is also to be noted .

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N.P .H .S . BUDGET DEVELOPMENT

PURCHASE ORDERS - GENERAL BUDGETAdjustments may be made on these guidelines, depending on Budget change sfor the next school year .

MarchTeachers should start making out requisitions for next year's neede dmaterials .

Apri l* Vendors should be contacted to submit bids on common item sused within a department .

All requisitions should be turned in no later than the end of April .Make sure you make copies of your requisitions before handing them i nfor approval . You can use these to check items in when you return i nAugust .

May* All requisitions will be finalized, and orders will be submitted .

1 Each requisition should contain the catalog number ,Author(textbooks), copyright date(textbooks), and curren taddress, phone and fax number, for vendor .

2 Make a separate requisition for each new vendor .3 When making requisitions, check prices per

item from a current catalog . DO NOT USE PRICESFROM AN OLD CATALOG . Ask for new catalogs fromvendors before requisitions are due .

4 If you do not need items in August/September ,(for example : live specimens)please state on requisition whe nyou need the order .

5 Turn in all orders when due ; once Budget is i nplace, late orders will not be approved unles smoney is available .

6

If bidding for materials, make sure bids will be good for thre eto six months . Bidding can be done by team leaders, or i fapproved by team leader, faculty may bid .

7 All requisitions must be approved and turned i nby the team leader .

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In some instances, materials should be let out fo rbids . See the building principal for instruction sfor bidding . * EXAMPLES OF REQUISITIONS MAY BEFOUND IN THE APPENDIX .

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RECEIVING ORDERS

1. TEXTBOOKS - All textbooks ordered should be checke din by the office personnel . Books will be stamped ,numbered, priced, and cataloged . If you do receivean order that has not been marked, bring to th eoffice .

2. All other material will be sent to the teacher that is on th erequisition .

a. Check items against your requisition copy . If all itemsare there, make a copy, sign, date, and turn int oOffice Manager (OM) .

b. If you have items missing, highlight the missing items ,mark them as missing and turn in to OM . She will checkand let you know if items have been backordered o rcanceled . When these orders are filled, make a copy o frequisition, sign, date, and turn in to OM .

c. If you have a requisition for a local vendor :1. Pick up a copy of the purchase order from the OM .2. After picking up materials, turn receipt in as soon as

possible to the OM .

Do not hold receipts until the last day of the month .

Receipts for reimbursements should be the itemized receipt that lists wha tyou purchased . DO NOT turn in the debit card receipt that you sign . You

will not receive reimbursement for these . Do not turn in receipts forsnacks .

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

1 The whole program of co curricular activitie sin the North Platte High School has been organize dfor definite purposes, some of which are a sfollows :

a. The development of student leadershi pb. The development of student cooperatio nc. The development of desirable student

character traits, such as self-confidence ,initiative, poise, ability to meet people ,integrity, and to afford desirable socia lcontact .

d. The development of school morale, schoo lloyalty, and pupil-controlled discipline .

2 . Sponsorsa. All organizations are sponsored by member s

of the district's faculty .b. Sponsors are always responsible for th e

quality of activities undertaken by th eorganization in their charge . At al ltimes, the sponsor should realize that i tis his/her responsibility to lead an dguide but never to perform the activity .

3 . Membershipa. Membership in all groups is open to al l

students on an equal basis . In activitie ssuch as music groups, athletics, cheer-leading, Blue and Gold Pacers, etc . ,membership is determined by performanc eas judged by the sponsor or sponsors .Membership in club or activity group smay also be terminated for scholasti cineligibility, for nonparticipation, o rfor reasons of unsatisfactory conduct .

b. A student must have earned at least 2 0hours the previous two terms .Each student must also be currently en-rolled in a minimum of 20 hours forterms one and two and enroll in aminimum of 20 hours for termsthree and four (NSAA Standards) .

c A student is required to assume thefinancial responsibility for his/he ractions . This may include, but no tnecessarily be limited to obligation s


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Cocurricular Activities - MembershipFinancial Responsibility (continued )

for : (1) fees required through theenrollment in specific courses ;(2) the loss or damage to school-ownedbooks, supplies, and/or equipment ;(3) fines resulting from the lat ereturn of library books and media ; and(4) all other fines designated in thestudent handbook .

Students who fail to meet their obliga-tions as outlined above, or others a sindicated in the student handbook, maybe ineligible to participate in an yactivity or on any team that represent sthe school .

Upon payment of all outstanding debts ,the student will be eligible toparticipate in the activity/organizatio nat a time and in a manner designated byschool officials .

4 . Organizations and Administrationa. All school activities are regulated by th e

current constitution of the studen tgovernment, filed in the office of th eactivities director .

b. Only recognized high school organization sare privileged to use any initial nam esuggesting connection with the highschool .

c. All dates for activities must b eofficially approved .

d. Definite plans for the handling of anybanquets are to be submitted to theActivities Office well in advance o fthe date . Students are not to be permitte dto appear as speakers unless they have ha dtheir speeches checked and approved b ythe advisor .

e. It is desired that all school entertain-ment be marked with simplicity and fre efrom extravagance in the matter of dress ,decoration, and/or refreshments .

f. Sponsors planning events which requir estudents to miss school must notify th eactivities director well in advance of th eabsences .

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Cocurricular Activitie sOrganizations and Administration (continued )

g . In order that all activities remain opento all students and not become exclusiv eor undemocratic in effect, no expenditur eof money for uniforms, apparel, etc . shal lbe assessed unless approved by th eactivities director .

5 . Meetingsa. The conduct of all meetings shall follo w

reasonable rules of polite behavior .b. Club officers are requested to prepar e

an agenda for each meeting which must beapproved by the sponsor in advance .

c. Minutes of the meeting must be kept by thesecretary and handed in to all buildin gadministrators by the following day .

d. Evening meetings must end by 9 :30 p .m .unless otherwise arranged .

e. No meetings will be held after 6 :30 p .m .on Wednesdays, and no meetings on Sundays .

6 . Feesa . No sponsor or club may assess any fe e

without the permission of the activitiesdirector .

7 . Financial Accountinga . The funds of all organizations must b e

accounted for through the activitie ssecretary, who is bonded . All receiptsof organizations must be deposited withthe secretary on the day collected .Sponsors should check carefully th ehandling of funds . Receipts are issuedby the activities secretary for all fund sdeposited . These receipts should b echecked by the sponsor if the student sturn in money .

b Neither teachers nor students may purchas eor charge items to any school organizatio nwithoutasigned order from the activitiessecretary . It is the sponsor's duty tosee that students know this . EXPECT TOPAY FOR ANY ITEM YOU OR YOUR STUDENTS PUR-CHASE WITHOUT AN ORDER .

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Cocurricular ActivitiesFinancial Accounting (continued )

c. Each organization of the high school mus thave a treasurer's book which must agre ewith that of the activities secretary .

d. Funds to pay for activities must be raise din advance . It is the duty of theofficers, through sponsors, to see tha tall bills are collected and presented t othe activities secretary immediately fol-lowing the purchase of any item .

e. Sponsors of debate and of musical events ,and any other teacher who sponsor sgroups of students on out-of-town trips ,are required to secure receipts fo rexpenditures and give to the activitie ssecretary the day following the trip .Purchase orders and an estimate o fexpenditures must be made out and ap-proved ahead of time .

8 . Duties of Sponsorsa. Sponsors must attend all meetings and b e

responsible for whatever occurs a tmeetings .

b. Sponsors are to see that all regulation sof the school, in regard to activities ,are carried out .

c. Sponsors are responsible for the goo dcharacter of all programs . Programs con-taining vulgarity or other activities no tin keeping with the dignity of the schoo lare not to be presented .

d. Each activity should justify its existenc ebecause it meets a need in the lives o fstudents . When an activity ceases to mee tthis criterion, it should be abolished .

e. SPONSORS ARE NOT TO LEAVE STUDENTS UN-ATTENDED FOR ANY REASON, AT ANY TIME .

SPONSORS OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS1 . UseofStage

a. Arrange for use of stage with th eactivities director .

b. No equipment may be dragged on the gymfloor because it is apt to scratch o rdamage the floor .

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Sponsors of Public Programs Use of Stage (continued )

c. Each organization is responsible for anydamage to property .

d. All requests for making any equipment o rscenery for the stage must be sent to th estage manager . All requests are to b emade far enough ahead so that members o fthe stage crew will not have to be excuse dfrom classes to get the work finished .

e. Each organization is responsible to se ethat all borrowed properties are RETURNEDPROMPTLY .

f. The Performing Arts Center (PAC) is sometime srented to outside organizations when such does no tinterfere with the school program .

g. The office automatically reserves the us eof the PAC before such events as clas splays and musicals .

h. Sponsors desiring the use of the public-address system are to make their request sat the principal's office a day i nadvance .

i. ALL SCHOOL PROPERTY THAT LEAVES THEBUILDING FOR ANY REASON MUST BE CHECKE DOUT THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE .NOTHING IS TO BE TAKEN FROM THE SCHOO LWITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE ACTIVITIE SDIRECTOR OR PRINCIPAL .

2 . Financesa. Sponsors are responsible for countin g

their own money and filling out reports .b. Money is to be turned in to the activitie s

secretary each day .c. Secure orders for all expenses beforehand .d. Deliver all cash to the activitie s

secretary .Do not place money in the mailboxes .

HANDLING OF MONEY1 . Whenever a teacher collects money from a student

for school purposes, the payment shall be recorde din the official records of the organization .


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Sponsors of Public Programs Handling of Money (continued )

2. Money must not be left in classrooms or offices atany time . Responsibility for theft or loss must b etaken by the teacher and the student organization .

3. All contracts made by sponsors involving moneymust be written . Such contracts are to be signe dby both the sponsor and the activities director .

4. Each event must pay for itself. No more can bepaid out than is taken in during the year .

PURCHASE ORDERS - ACTIVITIE SAny public institution requires purchase orders . If thi sprocedure were not required, anyone could purchase anythingand have it charged . The school auditor will not permit th ehandling of funds in any other manner . Follow this pro-cedure before purchasing items, or expect to pay for thos eitems out of your own pocket .

1. Ask for a purchase order . (Only the head sponso rcan do this, as he/she is held responsible for thefunds for the activity . Do not send a student asyour agent . )

2. Take the original copy of the purchase order to themerchant for your authority to purchase . Secure abill with the goods you buy or instruct the mer-chant to mail it in with his invoices . Bring acopy of the receipt back to the activitie ssecretary as soon as you return to the school .

3. Before the end of the school year, you should chec kto see if all bills have been turned in to thetreasurer .

4. PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ISSUED AFTER A PURCHAS EIS MADE .

TRIPS1 .

Trips must be approved by the building principa land in the hands of the activities director atleast two weeks in advance .


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Sponsors of Public Programs Trips (continued )

2. A check will be issued to you covering that amount .

3. Get a receipt for all expenditures .

4. Upon your return home, fill out a final report ;return any extra money . Attach all receipts to thefinal report . THIS REPORT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY!!! !

GENERAL

1. Each sponsor is furnished with a monthly repor tshowing the financial standing of his/her activity .

2. The secretary is bonded and must handle money a sinstructed by school auditors and her bondin gcompany.

3. NO BILLS ARE TO BE PAID WITH CASH FROM GATERECEIPTS OR DUES COLLECTED .

4. All money collected for any purpose, by an yactivity, must be turned in to the activitie ssecretary . This makes an official record whic his protection to the sponsor .

NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ORGANIZATIONSNorth Platte High Schoo l

Art ClubBasketball - Boys & Girl sClose UpChess ClubCrime Stopper sCross Country Boys & GirlsDebate & SpeechDrama ClubFlag Corp sFord AAA Student Auto Skill sFootbal lForeign Language ClubGolf - Boys & Girl sIntramural sCheerleadersKey ClubLetterclubMock TrialMusic (Band, Orchestra, & Vocal )National Honor SocietyNFL Club (National Forensic League )Pacers (Drill Team )Project KIDSSCIP Team (School Community Intervention Program )Soccer - Boys & Girl sSoftball - GirlsSpeechStudent CouncilSwimming - Boys & Girl sTennis - Boys & Girl sTrack - Boys & Girl sSkills USAVolleyballWeight RoomWrestlingYearbook and Newspaper

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REVISED

High School Activity Sponsors

2009-10

Intramural Basketball

Intramural Volleybal l

Chess Club

Prom

Art Club

National Honor Society (NHS )

Pacer s

Cheerleaders/Mascot

Cheerleader Asst .

Mock Tria l

Student Counci l

SkillUSA(Head Sponsor )

SkillsUSA(Assistant Sponsor )

Weight Room

Dramatics (Fall Play & 1 Act )

Speech/Debat e

Speech/Debate(Assistant )

Journalism(Newspaper/Yearbook )

Stagecraf t

Elementary Music Superviso r

Elementary Phys . Ed . Supervisor

Letter Club

Key Club

Ford AAA Student Auto Skill s

Band Director

Music Assistant (9-12 )

Orchestra Director

Vocal Music Director

Musical Directo r

School Play (Spring)

Terry Sodawasser, Will Wincheste r

Laura Miller, Yolanda Milton, Lori Ma u

Dennis Burkle

Donna Mikesell, Kelley Klemptne r

Denise Wendeli n

Cynthia Elliott, Cortney Larse n

Nicole Bruck

Rachel Donahue

Margo Hirschfel d

Kirk Livingston

Butch Lehmkuhler, Will Wincheste r

Jason Reed, Diane Livingston, Bill Kalblinge r

(Jim Harms/Dan Moore), Darrell Howitt, (Harms/Skiles )

Skip Alti g

Skip Alti g

David Cooper

Dennis Burkl e

Skip Alti g

Julie Harmon

Ron Mohs

Brett Joneson, Tom Allberr y

Jean Miller

Bill Kalblinger

Brett Bradley

Karen Marsh

Dawn Fickel

Leah Purdy

Leah Purdy

David Cooper

Teacher Assignments2009-1 0

GraduationAnderson JAscherlBrownBruck .ChadwickCisnerosEshlemanFornanderHansonJonesonKalblingerKlemptner KGilroyLivingstonMarshMikesellMurrySearPeeksSandau JSmithSodawasserSterupTaylorThompson MThompson PWendelinWiede

DancesAltig SAndersen SBoyerBrunzBurkleCarusoChromyDonahueHammondHowittJahnkeJohnsonKulpLehmkuhlerMadisonMiller LMoore KO'ConnorPokornyReedReinbothTatmanTuengeVanBoeningWerkmeisterWoodruff

Prom(May 1 st)Altig DBahlBeggsBirchBradleyClarkCooperDrakeElliottFickelFosterHarmsHessHorstLarsenMenghiniMiller JMoore DNegleyNiehuesOrcuttFetteraPurdySorensenToddWilsonWincheste r

Dances8/28FIRST DANCEBoyerBurkleCarusoMoore KTatmanTuengeWoodruff

10/9HOMECOMIN GAltig SDonahueKulpLehmkuhlerO'ConnorVanBoening

1/15SNOWBALLHowittJahnkeJohnsonMadisonMiller LReed

3/1 9MORPAndersen SBrunzChromyHammon dPokornyReinbothWerkmeister

Revised 7/2009

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REVISED

High School Activity Sponsors

2009-10

Intramural Basketbal l

Intramural Volleybal l

Chess Club

Prom

Art Club

National Honor Society (NHS )

Pacers

Cheerleaders/Mascot

Cheerleader Asst .

Mock Trial

Student Counci l

Skil1USA(Head Sponsor )

SkillsUSA(Assistant Sponsor )

Weight Room

Dramatics (Fall Play & 1 Act )

Speech/Debat e

Speech/Debate(Assistant )

Journalism(Newspaper/Yearbook )

Stagecraft

Elementary Music Supervisor

Elementary Phys . Ed . Supervisor

FBLA

Letter Club

Key Club

Ford AAA Student Auto Skills

Band Director

Music Assistant (9-12 )

Orchestra Director

Vocal Music Director

Musical Director

School Play (Spring )

Summer Weight Room Supervision

Terry Sodawasser, Will Winchester

Laura Miller, Yolanda Milton, Lori Mau

Dennis Burkle

Donna Mikesell, Kelley Klemptner

Denise Wendelin

Cynthia Elliott, Cortney Larsen

Nicole Bruck

Rachel Donahue

Margo Hirschfeld

Kirk Livingston

Butch Lehmkuhler, Will Winchester

Jason Reed, Diane Livingston, Bill Kalblinger

(Jim Harms/Dan Moore), Darrell Howitt, (Harms/Skiles )

Skip Altig

Skip Altig

David Cooper

Dennis Burkl e

Skip Altig

Julie Harmon

Ron Mohs

Bill Wilson

Brett Joneson, Tom Allberry

Jean Miller

Bill Kalblinger

Brett Bradley

Karen Marsh

Dawn Fickel

Leah Purdy

Leah Purdy

David Cooper

Darrell Howitt

NORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOO L2009-2010 COACHING STAF F

FOOTBALL

Bernie Madison (Head )

Josh Hiat t

Jason Ree d

Darrell Howit t

Duane Skiles

Allen Johnso n

Brett Joneso n

Jeff Smith (9th )

Casey Werkmeister (9th )

Tom Allberry (9th)

Mike McGuire (9th )

BOYS BASKETBAL L

Dan Moore (Head )

Tom Callaghan (JV)

Tyson Hammond (10th )

Cory Dosland (9th )

Jim Sandau (9th )

GIRLS BASKETBAL L

Mark Woodhead (Head )

Steve Spiehs (JV )

Jeff Smith (10th )

Matt Kaminski (9th )

Nolan Collins (9th )

GIRLSGOLF

Jim Orcutt (Head)

* = Non-Teacher

BOYS TRACK

Mike McGuire (Head)

Steve Miller

Tom Allberry

Jason Reed

Mark Obermeier

Casey Werkmeiste r

GIRLS TRAC K

Dennis Fornander (Head)

Allen Johnso n

Cory Dosland

Darrell Howitt

Cathy Brun z

Casey Werkmeiste r

VOLLEYBAL L

Laura Miller (Head)

Brian Jahnke (JV )

Jennifer Schlager (10th )

Yolanda Milton (9th )

Joan Perry (9th )

B&G CROSS COUNTR Y

Dennis Fornander (Head)

Cathy Brunz

GIRLS SOFTBAL L

B.J . Songster (Head) *

Jennifer Valdivia *

Val Hyde (JV) *

Anthony Hinde (JV) * (CA )

GIRLS SOCCE R

(Head )

Sarah Kaminski

Brian Jahnke

WRESTLIN G

Dale Hall (Head)

Jason Gale* (CA)

Josh Bruck

John Little *

SWIMMIN G

Jon Beggs (Head )

Jannean Kinde r

BOYS GOL F

Jim Orcutt (Head )

GIRLS TENNI S

Jerry Johnson (Head )

BOYS SOCCE R

Mary Elmshaeuser (Head )

Danny Whitne y

Josh Hiatt*

BOYS TENNI S

Mark Obermeier (Head)

FOOTBALL

Tom Callaghan (Coordinator )

Jon Beggs

Jeff Henne

Josh Bruck

Brandon Petersen

Terry Sodawasser

Dan Chromy

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Sarah Kaminski (Coord )

Jerry Johnson

Kim Moore

Nashae Meduna

Teresa Deterding

Renee Tatman

Kathy Schroeder *

Angie Mohr*

Sarah Kaminski

ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th & 8th GRADE SPORTS

COACHING STAFF

2009-201 0

VOLLEYBALL

Kim Moore(Coordinator )

Kim Moore

Brooke Kusek

Rachel Donahue

Nashea Meduna

Harmoni Wagner

Jacqueline Maucher

Bridgett Licking

Bridgette Haneborg*

Pamela DeBraa l

Janie McCarthy

Tanya Windham

Clancy Hammond*

BOYS BASKETBAL L

Kim Moore (Coord)

B .J . Songster* (CA )

Josh Hiat t

Casey Werkmeister

Jason Reed

Tom Allberry

Jerry Johnson

WRESTLING

Jeff Henne(Head )

Dan Cromy

TRACK

Dan Moore (Head Boys )

Rochelle Krull(Head Girls )

Wes Caruso (B&G )

Jim Harms (B&G )

Brett Joneson (B&G )

Tom Callaghan (B&G )

Nolan Collins(B&G )

BJ Songster* (B&G )

Lori Mau(B&G )

Jeff Smith(B&G )

Terry Sodawasser

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOO L

7TH AND 8TH GRADE SPORT S

COACHING STAFF

2009-201 0

BOYS SPORTS

GIRLS SPORTS

FOOTBALL

VOLLEYBALL

Tyson Hammond

John Byrn

Susan Maasen

Matt Kaminski

Stacey Hansen

Eric Brunz

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL

Pete Johnson

Val Hyde *

John Byrn

John Byrn

Danny Whitney

B .J . Songster *

WRESTLING

Duane Skiles

Brian Jahnke

TRACK

Pete Johnson

Eric Brunz

Josh Bruck

TRACK

Mark Woodhead

Tyson Hammond

Eric Brun z

Josh Bruck

* Non-Teacher

2009-¢0

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL - ACTIVITIES SPONSORS

Art Club

Pam Cullen

School Newspaper

Sherry Hausmann & Stacey Hanse n

Student Activities Council

Dawn Hess & Danny Whitne y

Photography

ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL - ACTIVITIES SPONSORS

Hunter Safety

Kathy Wroot

School Newspaper

Jessica Boyd, Tanya Windham

Student Council

Brandon Petersen, Bobbi Isom

Art Club

Jennifer Nielsen

Foreign Language Club

Barb Mohrman

CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLANNORTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL

Things to be done in the event of a student suicide, critica laccident, or death .

- All staff members who hear of a crisis should contac tthe building principal or associate superintendent .

- Principal verifies the crisis report with parent/and o rother appropriate persons and outlines procedures .

- Principal or associate principal will notify the crisis team an dassociate superindendent .

- Staff members should refer to the North Platte Public School sCrisis Response Manual

NPHS SAFETY PLANS

NPHS Safety Plans will be added as a supplement to this handbook .

Revised 7/2006

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FIRE DRILL REGULATIONS1. Fire drills will be held monthly .2. The signal for fire drills will be a prolonged

blast on the fire horns .3. Teachers are to instruct students in all of thei r

classes what EXIT to use from that particular roomand what their position will be when they get out-side the building .

4. When the fire signal is given, the students are t odrop their work at once . They must not stop fo rbooks or coats .

5. Students are to walk rapidly but not run .6. Students are to return to the building at once whe n

the return signal is given .7. The student sitting nearest the door should be

appointed to open the door .8. Students with disabilities should leave the room last i n

the care of responsible students .9. Teachers will follow their classes and see that the

students go to the proper place . See that student sdo not waste time in returning to class .

10. Have your students prepared to use a different EXITif necessary .

11. Appoint a student or students to close all window sand turn out lights .

12. Have one student shut the door behind the last de-parting student .

13. All classes are to leave their rooms in single fil eand remain in single file throughout the drill .

14. Make multiple files in hallways where files fromvarious classrooms merge .

15. Students should move quickly and quietly .

The following list shows where the different classes will go and throug hwhich EXITS they will leave the building :

Main Entrance (North) : 1100 Learning Center , 2100 Learning Center, Mai nOffice Area, Guidance Area, Rooms 1513, 1514, 2509, 2510, 2514, Nurse (1517 )and Commons Area .

Main Entrance (South) : 1400 Learning Center, 2400 Learning Center, 2516 ,2517, 2511, Media Center Are a

Northwest Exit : 1200 Learning Center, 2200 Learning Center, 1538, 153 9

Southwest Exit : 1300 Learning Center, 2300 Learning Center, 1537, 154 0

Theatre Exit : 1617 (Vocal), Theatre (nearest exit )

Vocal Music Exit : 1616, 1611, 1607, Activities Offic eEast Doors : 1700 - 1729(Food Service and Industrial Tech), Locker Rooms an dGyms, Wrestling Room, Weight Room

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When it is reported that an alarm was intentionally set off, al lfaculty members are to give a list of all students who might hav ebeen out of their classroom during that period immediately prio rto the alarm's going off . This list is to be turned in to th eOffice IMMEDIATELY !

Due to being the closest classroom to the fire doors at the west end of th ehal l

Room 1201

Elizabeth ChadwickRoom 1301

Dan MooreRoom 2201

Josh BruckRoom 2301

David Cooper

Please assume the responsibility (or have one of your students) to latch backopen the fire doors at the west end of the main halls when we return from afire drill .

Revised 6/2009

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TORNADO WARNING INSTRUCTIONSThe instructions that follow indicate the procedure we

will use for each classroom in our building in the event o fa tornado warning . The civil defense people tell us that i nno event are we to send students from the building ; they aremuch safer in any location inside the building than the ywould be out-of-doors . The locations indicated herein ar echosen for their distance from outside windows and avoi dlarge, open areas such as auditoriums and gyms .

Students in each classroom are to be instructed by th eteachers as to where they need to go in case of a tornad owarning . When a hallway is indicated, students should beseated on either side of the hall in double or triple rows(as needed) facing the closest wall and avoiding doorway sleading into classrooms . When a room is indicated, student sshould sit on the floor facing walls, and under furniture ,if possible . Teachers are to accompany their classes int othe designated areas and remain with them to maintain order ,and to see that everyone has a place .

The signal for a tornado warning will be an announce-ment over the intercom . If electricity has failed, amessenger will come to each classroom to notify the teacher .This message will carry an authorized signature of th eperson in charge of the building .

TORNADO SHELTERS(The designated location for each classroom during tornad o

drills/warnings is listed )Rooms

1100 Learning Center1200 Learning Center1300 Learning Center1400 Learning Center1538, 153 91537, 1540, 151 91513, 1514, 151 7160 7161 6Metals, Woods, CAD1720, 1722, 172 9All PE1 st floor Science rooms2nd floor Science roomsFood ServiceMain OfficeNurs eGuidanc eMedia Center (1533 )Activities Office

Sit eComputer Lab & teacher workroomComputer Lab & teacher workroomComputer Lab & teacher workroomComputer Lab & teacher workroom153 8153 7Stay in 1513, 1514 & 151 7Orchestra & Band RoomChorus RoomRoom 170 9Interior Storage Room/Offic e1639/Coaches OfficesSTAY IN PLACEScience room immediately belo wAdjacent RestroomsInterior officesNurse offic eAlumni RoomBackroomActivities office interior room s

Revised 7/2008

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(continued next page)

(Tornado Shelters continued )

Rooms

2100 Learning Center




250 92510 (Credit Recovery )2514, 2516, 2517 (FCS Rooms )

Permorming Arts Center (Theatre)

Site

1100 Learning Center interior hal l




1538 Busines s1537 Busines s1525 Teacher Workroom

Adjacent interior hallways

Revised 7/2008

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EVACUATION PROCEDURE

All staff members are to discuss the following procedures several times pe ryear with their student s

ANNOUNCED EVACUATION

In the event we are able to announce an evacuation the following steps shoul dbe taken : .

1. Staff members should make a visual inspection of their area . Be aware o fanything that doesn't seem right . Notify the appropriate personnel of anything out of the order or suspicious .

2. Do not allow students to go to their lockers .3. Proceed with your class to the football field (personnel with keys to th e

gates should immediately unlock the gates if they are the first to arrive )and fill in starting on the west side, the south end . Take roll when youhave everyone in the stadium . Stay with your class unless instructed toperform some other duty .

4. All students and staff should stay in the stadium until released .5. In the event further evacuation should be needed, you should proceed ou t

the southwest gate and walk directly to the Baptist Church at A Street andMcDonald .

CRISIS EVACUATION

In the event there is not time to announce an evacuation (ie . Shooting ,Explosion, toxic odor, etc .) the following procedures should be followed :

1. All staff and students should proceed to the Baptist Church at A Stree t& McDonald . No one is to attempt to drive any vehicle .

2. Do not allow students to go to their locker s3. When you arrive at the site, staff should check their roll sheets and not e

students not at the site .4. Designated staff members will be assigned duties .

Three staff members the main entrance (west side) to check students out .Six staff members will be assigned outside to assist with traffic contro las needed .Three staff members will be assigned to handle the telephones .All other staff members are to assist where needed . *Staff will need t oassist each other in checking on students if you have a duty assigned . Themain objective is to remain clam and in control of the situation . Ourresponsibility is to assist parents locating their childre n

5. Students should only be checked out by authorized school personnel .6. Follow instructions as given by school or law enforcement personnel .7. The principal and activities director and two designated counselors wil l

remain at the school site until proper authorities arrive . The associateprincipals and other counselors will report directly to the church t ocoordinate the evacuation site .

Revised 7/2003

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ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY REFERRAL PROCEDUR E#1. Teacher recognizes problem .

#2. Teacher requests assistance from SAT .

#3. SAT processes the Teacher Request for Assistance .

#4. SAT requests individual achievement testing .

#5 . a .

If a student earns an age standard score of 9 0or above, referral is discontinued .

(OR )

b .

If student earns an age standard score of 8 5or below, referral is continued . Age standardscores earned between 86-90 should be considere dindividually to determine whether or not referra lshould continue .

#6. If referral is continued, a classroom observation wit hdocumentation is required. Observation and summary mus tbe conducted by one team member other than the child' sclassroom teacher .

#7. Referral Information Sheet (#000) is completed, and paren tsignature is acquired . Parent Rights Information (#023 )is given at this time .

#8. Completed referral, including SAT information and individualachievement test results, is sent to Special Services Offic e(Psychologist) .

#9. Evaluation conducted in chronological order .

#10. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting will be held as soo nas possible after the psychological evaluation is completed .At that time, verification of a handicapping condition wil lbe determined . The team will also decide whether or notplacement is recommended .

#11. Evaluation report is sent to school with MDT teamrecommendations included .

#12. Resource teacher or counselor schedules conference with theparent, and all required school personnel, to inform them o fevaluation results, present the IEP, and obtain permissio nif placement was recommended .

#13 . If parents request further information about evaluatio nresults, they are to make an appointment with the school

psychologist to arrange for a private conference .

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B .D . SECONDARY REFERRAL PROCEDURE

#1. Behavior problem is recognized .#2. Teacher begins logging behavior .#3. Teacher discusses student's difficulty with principal and/o r

counselor .#4a . Problem is handled by teacher and principal and/or counselor

(OR )#4b. Student Assistance Team (SAT) processes the Teacher Reques t

for Assistance .#5. When SAT refers to special services, Resource Teacher (RT )

does achievement testing and distributes and scores Studen tReferral Survey .

#6. SAT meets to review achievement test and SRS results .#7a If child scores above the 30th NCE on Student Referral Scal e

in all areas, referral is discontinued .(OR

#7b . If child is below the 30th NCE in any area on SRS, referra lcontinues .

#8. Referral Information Sheet (#000) is completed, and paren tsignature is acquired . Parent Rights Information (#023) i sgiven at this time .

#9. Completed referral, including SRS, SAT information ,achievement results, and behavior log is sent to Specia lServices Office (Psychologist) .

#10. Evaluation conducted in chronological order .#11. Multidisciplinary Team meeting is held to determine

verification and recommendations .*** #12 . A staffing with parents is scheduled whether or not th e

student is verified or qualifies for placement .

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Required MDT members : (a) Principal ; (b) Referring Teacher ;(c) Resource Teacher ; (d) School Psychologist ;(e) Behavioral Consultant ; and (f) Counselor .

RESOURCE TEACHER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Be available for consultation at SAT meeting .b. Give and interpret initial achievement test and Student

Referral Scale to help determine appropriateness o freferral .

c. Participate in the MDT meeting to determine verificatio nand recommendations .

d. File behavioral assessment reports in the confidential fil ealong with any psychological evaluations, MDT reports, an dany Form 050 Staffing Reports .

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COUNSELOR AND/OR PRINCIPAL'S RESPONSIBILITIE Sa. Arrange for SAT meeting .b. Examine Cum Folder for pertinent diagnostic information .c. Provide suggestions to referring teachers regarding

alternative methods .d. Provide direction and support to regular classroo m

teachers in their attempts to make behavioral adjustments .e. Assist in seeking solutions to behavior problem other than

referral and evaluation .f. Fill out the referral form completely . The following area s

of evaluation must be recommended : Intellectual, Socialand Emotional, Perceptual and Motor, and Academic .

g. Acquire parent signature and explain reason for referral .h. Attend multidisciplinary team staffing .

TEACHER'S RESPONSIBILITIE S

a. Bring the problem to the attention of the principal/counselor .b. Log child's behavior .c. Request assistance from the SAT team .d. Try suggested adjustments in the regular classroom .e. Provide feedback to the Student Assistance Team regarding

success of classroom adjustments .f. Complete Student Referral Scale and return to Resource Teacher .g. Complete required teacher checklists and sociogram and

return to behavioral consultant for scoring .h. Attend multidisciplinary team staffing .

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

The following are the most widely-used and accepted test sof intelligence . (IQ) They are restricted to use by a schoo lor clinical psychologist and are individually administered :

WECHSLER SCALES

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence -Revised (WPPSI-R) (ages 3-6 )

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R )(ages 6-16 )

* Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III )(ages 6-16 )

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R) (ages 16-75+ )* Preferred

Kauffman-Assessment Battery For Children (K-ABC) (ages 2-12 )Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale-IV (ages 2-75+ )Mc Carthy Scales of Children's Abilities (ages 2-8 )Pictorial Test of Intelligence (PT of I--French) (ages 2-8 )Test of Nonverbal Intelligence (TONI) (ages 5-75+ )

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