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BLUEJACKET CHIEFTAIN STUDENT HANDBOOK 1

BLUEJACKET CHIEFTAINS 2014-2015 STUDENT HANDBOOK

Bluejacket Public Schools

276 NE 3rd Street

Bluejacket, OK 74333

www.bluejacket.k12.ok.us

HS/MS office 918-784-2133

Elementary office 918-784-2266

Superintendent office 918-784-2365

Chieftain Activity Line 918-784-2000

August 11-15 Teacher Professional Days & Work Days

August 13 Enrollment: Noon-3

August 14 Enrollment: 9-noon

August 18 Classes Begin

August 27 No School

September 1 No School – Labor Day

October 14 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm

October 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm

October 16-17 No School –Fall Break

October 20 Begin 2nd Session

November 24 Teacher Professional Day #5

November 24-28 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

December 19 MS/HS 1st Semester Tests

December 22 – January 4 No School - Christmas Holiday

January 5 Classes Resume for 2nd Semester

February 16 Snow Day

March 6 End 3rd Session

March 9 Begin 4th Session

March 16-20 No School - Spring Break

April 15 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm

April 16 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-6pm

April 17 No School –Prom

May 8 High School Graduation @ 7pm

May 15 MS/HS 2nd Semester Tests

May 18 Last Day of School – Awards Assembly &

8th grade promotion


INTRODUCTION Students and Parents of Bluejacket Schools:

The Staff and Faculty of Bluejacket School wish to extend a cordial welcome. We appreciate your cooperation in our effort to make your school years profitable and happy. Please read carefully the contents of this handbook. It has been prepared to provide information frequently needed by Bluejacket Students and their family. Both student and parents/guardians will be asked to sign, stating you have read and understand these basic school policies. Getting an education is more than a privilege; it is an obligation to your community, state, and nation. Democracy will remain only so long as we have educated enlightened people. We are in compliance with Title IX, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Aids Prevention Education and Drug Prevention Education. At any time during the school year, please feel free to contact us at 918-784-2133. We can also be reached by email: [email protected] & [email protected] . We are here for the success of all students at Bluejacket Public School and are happy to help in any possible way.

Shellie Baker, Superintendent/HS Principal Tracy Mendez, MS Principal

STATEMENT OF RIGHTS Parents of eligible students have the following rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, FERPA.

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s educational record. 2. The right to exercise a limited control over other people’s access to the

student’s educational record. 3. The right to seek to correct the student’s education record in a hearing if

necessary. 4. The right to be informed about FERPA rights and obtains a copy of the policy.

ALL rights and protections given parents/guardians under FERPA and this policy, transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or enrolls in a post secondary school. The student then becomes an ‘eligible student’.

LOST and FOUND Articles found in and around the school should be turned into the main office where owners may claim their property by properly identifying it.

BUS REGULATIONS Riding the bus is a privilege. Improper conduct on the buses will result in that privilege being denied. Only regularly scheduled bus students are to ride the school buses. Bus students are to go immediately to the buses as soon as they are dismissed from school in the afternoon. Parents should send a note to the office when bus stop routine is changed. (Example: Grandparents’ home, friend’s house, etc.) Northeast Area Technology, Afton students must have permission from parents/guardians to ride in any vehicle other than authorized school transportation. Pick up a form in the office.

mailto:[email protected]



HALLS Students should be in the halls only at the beginning and close of school and while moving from one class to another, unless they have special permission or special duties that require them to be there. Students in the halls during class time must have passes. Students are asked to be courteous at all times and to keep to the right when moving in the halls. Running and shouting in the halls is never permitted.

TEXTBOOKS All basic texts are loaned to students for their use during the school year. The student pays for workbooks and other supplies. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully. Please be sure your name, grade, and school are written on the book label in case the book is misplaced. You will be required to pay for lost or damaged books.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS HB1826 requires districts to notify parents about clubs and organizations sponsored by the school. Bluejacket Public Schools participates in the following clubs and organizations:

BLUEJACKET FFA Sponsor: Shane Wall FFA Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

BLUEJACKET FCCLA Sponsor: Maxanne Kline FCCLA Mission: The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through character development; creative and critical thinking; interpersonal communications; practical knowledge; and career preparation.

BLUEJACKET NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Sponsor: Shellie Baker National Honor Society Mission Pledge: Each member pledges to maintain high scholastic standing, hold as fundamental and worthy an untarnished character, intelligently and courageously be a leader and to give freely in service to others.

CHIEFTAIN CHEERLEADING Sponsor: Tracy Mendez Mission Statement: The purpose and mission of the Bluejacket cheerleading program is to bring together students, alumni and fans in the community to create spirit, pride and traditions which support Bluejacket Public School and its athletic programs.

STUDENT COUNCIL : Sponsor: We will promote positive goal setting in the areas of communication, organization, and citizenship by presenting and listening to ideas within our school and community, planning and executing events and ideas with care consideration, and reaching out to

make a positive difference.

SPORTS: Coaches Each sport and coach has the commitment to excellence. All students will follow OSSAA rules and regulations. Participation forms, health physicals and concussions forms are all required. Being a part of a team is a commitment and a privilege. All club and organizations information can also be found on the school website: www.bluejacket.k12.ok.us



http://www.bluejacket.k12.ok.us/


MEDICATION If it becomes necessary for a student to take any type of medication at school, a signed form from a parent/guardian must be presented to the office. All medication will be kept in and dispensed through the main office.

LOCKERS Lockers are issued to students at the beginning of the year by the administration. Your locker should be kept locked if possible. Each student is responsible for keeping his/her assigned locker clean both inside and outside. Damages caused by misuse of tape, etc. will be charged to the student responsible. Any locker malfunction should be reported to the office. Students are cautioned not to keep money or other valuables in their lockers. Turn in such items to the office for safekeeping. This would apply to athletic lockers as well. Lockers are school property and may be searched without cause or upon reasonable suspicion that school policy or the law is being violated.

PARKING LOT Students are allowed to bring their vehicle on campus however:

1. Student parking will be in front of the gymnasium only. 2. No student parking in any other lot. 3. No sitting in cars after arriving on campus. 4. No loitering around vehicles parked on campus. 5. Permission from the office or duty teacher must be granted before a student

can go to their car. 6. Students driving to Vo-Tech shall not return vehicle to campus after lunch. 7. No moving of vehicles or cycles until all buses are gone from school property. 8. No reckless or fast driving on or around campus. 9. Students must register all vehicles that will be driven onto school property. 10. Cars parked on school property may be searched upon reasonable suspicion

that school policy or the law is being violated.

TELEPHONE Students will not use the office phone for personal calls except in emergency and with administration’s permission. Normally phone calls for students will be handled between classes, during lunchtime, before or after school.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – MOMENT OF SILENCE The school office will provide a weekly bulletin each week. Announcements not on the bulletin should be turned into the office to be announced. Announcements will be made each morning following the student led Pledge of Allegiance and the moment of silence. Each school site will observe a moment of silence each day for the purpose of allowing each student to meditate, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that does not interfere with, distract, or impede other students in the exercise of their choice.

VISITORS Because of the safety of our students and faculty/staff, ALL visitors must report directly to the main office when entering the school buildings.

SCHEDULE CHANGES Students will have three school days at the beginning of each semester to change their schedules. All changes must be made through the office and approved by administration.


CAFETERIA and LUNCH Student behavior in the cafeteria should be based on courtesy and cleanliness. Students are to remain in the cafeteria until released by duty teacher. Students are not to go into areas where classes are being held during their lunch hour. They are to stay in designated areas only where duty teacher is available for monitoring. Breakfast is served daily in our cafeteria beginning at 7:45 am. Students may enjoy a breakfast of cereal, milk, juice, muffins and a variety of foods. Bluejacket School serves hot lunches daily in our cafeteria. We ask our parents/guardians to pay by the week and have no outstanding charges of $10 or more. Extra milk is available for $0.35 or 3 for $1. Free and reduced lunch applications are available at any time. We encourage parents/guardians to take advantage of the school lunch program. The funding by the federal government to schools is directly related to the numbers of free and reduced lunch applications. So PLEASE take advantage of this program. ATTENDANCE Students are expected to be in school except in cases of emergency or for reasons as explained in the code below:

1. Personal Illness – The school may require the certificate of a doctor if it is deemed advisable.

2. Illness in the family – All schoolwork should be kept current. 3. Quarantine in the home – The absence arising from this condition is limited to

three days, unless reasonable cause may be shown by parent, guardian, or doctor for a long absence.

4. Observance of religious holiday – Any student of any religion shall be excused if his absence was for purpose of observing a religious holiday consistent with his creed or belief.

THE SCHOOL, PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE, MUST EXCUSE ANY OTHER REASON.

STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN ABSENT: 1. Have parent/guardian phone the school and inform the office of your absence

before 9:00 am of the day of the absence. 2. Have parent or guardian write an excuse giving your name, date, days of

absence, reason for absence and his/her signature. 3. Present excuse to office. 4. Ask all teachers for make-up assignments. Assignments that are not made up

will be reflected in your grade. (Each student is responsible for seeing that make-up work is completed.)

5. If absence is due to travel or other personal reason, parents/guardians should notify the school prior to the absences. (The absences may be unexcused.)

6. Excused absences will not adversely affect a students’ grade. Students will be allowed (1) day to make-up work for each day missed.

If the student is absent nine (9) days in one semester, whether excused or unexcused, the student will receive an “F” for that semester. ALL truant students will be reported to the Craig County District Attorney’s Office. Exceptions due to extreme circumstances will be at the discretion of the administration.

TARDINESS Promptness to class is very important. Students are to be in their seats with their pencil/pen, paper, and textbooks ready to work when the tardy bell sounds. Unexcused tardiness is unacceptable and a detention will be assigned on a student’s third unexcused tardy of each nine week period. Additional detentions or possible in school suspension may be assigned if tardiness persists. Three tardies shall equal one absence when determining attendance totals.


TEN-DAY RULE The maximum number of absences for activities sponsored by the school, which removes the student from the classroom, shall be (10) for any one-class period of each school year. Excluded from this number are state and national levels of school sponsored contests. State and National contests are those for which a student earns the right to compete. The activity sponsor will be responsible for submitting a list of students that will be absent from class, due to the activity, to the office and to all classroom teachers affected. This should be done at least 24 hours prior to the activity absence.

LEAVING SCHOOL and RE-ENTRY PROCEDURE If it is necessary for a student to leave school, he/she must have permission of the parent/guardian. In case of unavoidable medical appointments, the student brings the written excuse to the office. Before a student leaves the school property he/she must sign out in the office. Students who sign-out must sign-in if they are going to return to school for hourly absences. Failure to comply with sign-out and sign-in rules may result in truancy. (TRUANCY: A Student is considered truant when absent from the classroom or school property without the knowledge of the teacher, administration, or parent.)

CLASS TIME SCHEDULE 6 – 12 grades 7:45 – 8:10 Buses, breakfast, etc. 8:10 – 8:15 1st hour bell and tardy bell 8:15 – 9:03 1st period 9:07 – 9:55 2nd period 9:59 – 10:47 3rd period 10:51 – 11:39 4th period 11:39 – 12:03 MS LUNCH & HS ENCORE 12:05 – 12:29 HS LUNCH & MS ENCORE 12:33 – 1:21 5th period 1:25 – 2:13 6th period 2:17 – 3:05 7th period INTERNET USAGE

In order to have access to the Internet by using school district computers, all students must have an Internet Usage Agreement on file for the current school year. The agreement must be signed by a parent or guardian and turned in before access is granted to the student. Improper use of school computers or violations of the Internet Usage Agreement will result in loss of computer access, disciplinary action, and possible legal action.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

1. To be eligible for application, the candidate must be a member of the Sophomore or Junior Class.

2. Candidates must have a cumulative scholastic grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

3. A faculty council selects students after application is made through a point system.


CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT To be concurrently enrolled in NEO A&M, seniors must have a 19 composite on their ACT and 19 in the subject area in which they wish to take. High school credit will be awarded for successfully completing comparable course work. These credits will be counted toward the total units required for graduation from Bluejacket Public School. Eligible students will receive free tuition paid by the Oklahoma State Regents.

GRADING SYSTEM, REPORT CARDS, and HONOR ROLL The evaluation of student achievement is one of the important functions of the teacher. The accepted marking system is as follows:

A – Excellent 90 – 100% D – Poor 60 – 69% B – Good 80 – 89% F – Failure 0 – 59% C – Average 70 – 79% I – Incomplete

Each Semester grades will be figured: 6/7 cumulative through both nine weeks and 1/7 for semester test. Semester Test Exemptions will be calculated in the following manner: “A” grade and 3 or fewer absences, “B” grade and 2 or fewer absences, “C” grade and 1 or fewer absences. Students with D or F grade will be required to take semester tests. Students and Teachers should keep in mind that 3 tardies will be counted as one daily absence when figuring exemptions. Students will receive one report card for each grading period. All report cards are given as soon as possible following the end of the grading period. Report cards will not be issued until all fees and fines have been paid. Progress reports are compiled and sent to parents/guardians when a student is failing a subject midway through a given nine-week period. An honor roll will be published at the end of each nine-week grading period. This is not an average or point system. It will be an all A or B Honor Roll, one grade lower than a B will eliminate a student from the Honor Roll.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – OKLAHOMA’S PROMISE

A minimum of twenty-three (23) units of credit must be earned for graduation from Bluejacket High School. Students who will graduate from high school in the 2011-2012 school year must complete the following state requirements:

4 Units - - English/Language Arts 1 Unit - - The arts 3 Units - - Mathematics 2 Units - - Computer Science 3 Units - - Social Studies 6 Units - - Elective Courses 3 Units - - Science 1 Additional Core Class

Bluejacket Students signed up for Oklahoma’s Promise MUST take specific high school coursework and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA that meets Oklahoma’s Promise – OHLAP program requirements. The Oklahoma’s Promise – OHLAP Curriculum Checklist can help students record their grades and make sure they have taken the right high school courses. For more information, call the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s student information hotline at 1-800-858-1840, email: [email protected]. Work Ready Curriculum only students may enroll in core curriculum only courses upon written approval by the parent or legal guardian.

ACE – ACHIEVING CLASSROOM EXCELLENCT Act of 2006 Students not scoring a satisfactory or above on the 8th grade reading and math tests shall be provided remediation for the purpose of performing at the satisfactory level or above on the end-of-instruction tests given in high school.

Beginning with students who enter the ninth grade in 2008-2009 and beyond, will be required to score satisfactory or above on four out of seven end-of-instruction tests. These scores are to be reported on their high school transcripts. Scores will determine standard diploma or certificate of attendance.



GUIDANCE The purpose of the guidance program is to help each individual student achieve his/her highest growth mentally, emotionally, and socially. We try to do this in several ways:

1. Helping the new student feel at home in our school with new teachers and friends in a different setting.

2. Individual conferences whenever a student, a teacher, or the counselor deems it necessary.

3. A testing program designed to help the student learn as much as possible about his/her capabilities. Proficiency testing is offered the first day of each semester.

4. The counselor welcomes the opportunity to talk things over with any student, parent, or teacher.

5. The school district must provide to parents, students, and the public at large the proper meaning and use of state tests.

6. Counselors will maintain accurate records for student promotion and graduation.

ASBESTOS AND OTHER HAZARDS Bluejacket Public Schools have building materials that contain asbestos. Inspections are performed periodically. Information on asbestos and the dangers of lead hazards in the environment can be obtained from the following websites: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/ http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/

Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningococcal meningitis occurs as a communicable disease between humans. It occurs when the cerebrospinal fluid is invaded by the blood-borne organism. Meningitis originates in the respiratory tract, the meningococcal bacteria travels, via the blood, into the cerebrospinal fluid (the watery liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord). During infection, the bacterium releases a toxin into the fluid causing an inflammatory reaction. If the bacteria invades the blood, it can lead to arthritis, heart infections and pneumonia. If it damages the nerves leading into the brain it could cause hearing loss, learning disabilities, motor impairment or mental retardation.

Symptoms of Meningococcal Meningitis The most common symptoms of meningococcal meningitis are: Fever, Chills, Headache, Vomiting, Stiff neck, Rash, Confusion. Other Symptoms may also include: Seizures, Coma, the inability to completely extend the legs, Stiffness in knees and hips, Shock. The symptoms may appear 2 to 10 days after exposure, but usually within 5 days.

Treatment of Meningococcal Meningitis Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency. Every hour of delay in starting antibacterial therapy increases the risk of complications and permanent neurological damage. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics should be started immediately, in some cases even before the lumbar puncture. The regimen of intravenous antibiotics may be continued for 7-10 days.

Prevention of Meningococcal Meningitis A vaccine called meningococcal polysaccharide is used to prevent infection by certain groups of meningococcal bacteria. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own antibodies against the disease. The vaccine is recommended for persons who are: age two (2) or older, susceptible to certain conditions that may cause meningococcal meningitis, living in, working in, or visiting an area where there is a high incidence of meningococcal infection, exposed to areas where the epidemic is occurring and the cases are due to Groups A, C, Y, and W-135, military recruits, and/or have no spleen. For more information regarding Meningococcal Meningitis you may contact your local Health Department.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - SCHOOL INSURANCE - CONCUSSION The O.S.S.A.A. handbook states “to be eligible to participate in an association contest, a student must have received a passing grade in any five subjects counted for graduation that he/she was enrolled in during the last semester he/she attended fifteen or more days.” If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard, he/she will not be eligible to participate during the first six weeks of the next semester they attend. To remain eligible and/or free from probationary status, a student must be passing in all subjects he/she is enrolled in during a semester. Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked after three weeks (during the fourth week) of a semester and each succeeding week thereafter. All participating athletes (including cheerleaders, managers, etc.) as well as all other clubs and organizations within the school, will be checked each week that this activity occurs. The eligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on Sunday. In order to encourage students to make learning a first priority, students that are on the list of ineligible students in grades 6-12 (eligibility determined by OSSAA guidelines) will NOT be allowed to participate and/or attend any extra-curricular school activities.

Students wishing to participate in ANY sports must have a current physical on file and a signed concussion release education form. Students wishing to participate in football must provide signed evidence that they are covered by an adequate insurance policy. School insurance is available to all students. A packet will be available for each student on the first day of classes. Purchase of plan is optional.

CHIEFTAIN EVERYDAY RULES TO FOLLOW 1. Show respect for teachers, staff, and peers. 2. Be ready for class by the tardy bell. 3. Profanity or inappropriate behavior toward anyone will not be allowed. 4. Pop or food will not be permitted to be in rooms or the hallway. 5. Horseplay or touching of any student or staff will be prohibited. 6. Cell phones or electronic devices are not to be on or visible. 7. Students shall not wear inappropriate clothing. 8. Destruction of school property will not be tolerated. 9. Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be allowed. 10. There is to be NO bullying towards anyone – verbally, emotionally,

physically. These basic everyday rules were written by the teachers of Bluejacket Public School. They are consistent rules that are to be followed in each and every classroom at all times of the day. There will be no exceptions to the rules and consequences will be administered to anyone not obeying these basic rules and any other rules in the student handbook.

VANDALISM and PROPERTY DAMAGE Our school buildings and equipment cost the taxpayers money to construct, purchase and maintain. Students who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages. If students willfully destroy school property, suspension and subsequent expulsion may be necessary as well as paying for losses or damages. If you should happen to damage something by accident or see someone else damage school property, you should report it to a teacher or the office immediately.


CHEATING/PLAGIARASM Whenever a student is guilty of cheating, the teacher shall collect the student’s paper, mark a zero for the work, and notify the parent/guardian and office immediately as to the action taken. The parent/guardian shall be notified that a second offense will bring automatic suspension at the discretion of the administration.

STUDENT APPEARANCE Students will be expected to keep themselves well groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress, body piercings, or hairstyle which is considered contrary to good hygiene or which is distractive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Any apparel advertising alcoholic beverages, drugs, smoking, or those with obscene or questionable printing on them will not be permitted. No hats or caps of any type may be worn in the school building. No spurs may be worn on campus. No baggy muscle shirts, tank tops, pajama pants (unless special occasions cleared through the office). No excessive skin or inappropriate body parts may be exposed on any student. Shorts and skirts must be a dollar bill length from the knee. No see through clothing or holes/tears above the allowable skirt/short length may be worn. No underwear of any kind may be showing on any gender of students (sports bras included). Appearance offenses may be subject to disciplinary action by the administration.

THREATENING BEHAVIOR – BULLYING Harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students by other students, personnel, or the public will not be tolerated. This policy is in effect while the students are on school grounds, in school transportation, or attending school sponsored activities, and while away from school grounds if the misconduct directly affects the good order, efficient management, and welfare of the school district. Harassment is intimidation by threats to or actual physical violence. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying means any gesture, written or verbal expression, electronic communication or physical act that a reasonable person should know may cause harm. Any student exhibiting threatening behavior shall be subject to the following:

1. The student will be referred immediately to a site administrator or his/her designee for intervention.

2. The administrator will gather and evaluate incident information and either (a) document the incident and place the student on a five-day probationary period, or (b) implement the following intervention procedure:

a. The student will be subject to an immediate suspension from school for a minimum of three school days.

b. The student’s parent/guardian will be notified. c. A mandatory conference will be held with the parent/guardian, student,

school officials, and others deemed necessary.

SAFE and DRUG FREE SCHOOLS The possession and/or use of illicit drugs, and/or paraphernalia possession, unlawful possession and/or use of alcohol are wrong and harmful to health. Students needing information about drug and alcohol counseling and rehabilitation programs that are available should meet with the school guidance counselor or telephone the Drug-Free Teen Hotline anytime after 3:00 pm at 1-800-522-8336 or Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at 1-800-522-9054. Weapons and drugs do not belong in our school. Neither does fear. SAFE-CALL is a toll free anonymous hotline that lets YOU put a stop to violence in YOUR school. The call is free. Your name is never asked. Make a SAFECALL at 1-877-723-3225 ext. 651.


HOMELESS STUDENTS

If as a member of our community you know of a child and or family that you believe to be homeless and in need of assistance, please contact the Superintendent’s office (918-784-2365).

WIRELESS DEVICES

Students are not permitted to use or activate electronic pagers while on school property during normal school hours. Students are not permitted to use cellular telephones or headsets during class periods. Wireless devices must be placed on silent – not vibrate. Class period locations may be in the buildings, gymnasium, vocational agriculture shop, and outside on the campus. Location of class periods will not change the enforcement of this policy. Middle School and High School students may use cellular telephones outside of the classroom. This time may include before school, passing time between classes, and lunch. The lunchroom is not considered a classroom UNLESS a class is moved to the cafeteria due to other circumstances.

Any student that posts any communication to a social network that disrupts the educational process will immediately lose wireless privileges and possibly suffer further consequences.

Discipline for students that choose to disregard this policy: 1st offense: Confiscation and notification to parents regarding board policy. 2nd offense: In-school suspension

3rd offense: Out-of-school suspension

DRUG, ALCOHOL, and TOBACCO USE Any student who unlawfully possesses, uses, or distributes drugs, drug

paraphernalia, and or alcohol on school premises including buses, or as part of any of its activities can be: (1) expelled from school for the remainder of the year or be required to complete an appropriate rehabilitation program and (2) reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies for possible legal action.

Whenever it appears to any public school teacher that a student may be under the influence of low point beer, drugs, or alcoholic beverages, that teacher shall report the matter, upon recognition, to the school principal or his/her designee. The principal or designee shall immediately notify the superintendent of schools and a parent or legal guardian of the student of the matter.

The use and /or possession of any form of tobacco, e-cigarettes/vaporing devices are prohibited and any student who violates this rule is subject to: 1st offense will result in confiscation, notification to parents, and detention. 2nd offense will result in confiscation, parent notification, three days out of school suspension. This applies to: on school premises, school transportation, or as part of any of the school’s activities.

GENERAL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS The Board of Education recognizes that students do not surrender any rights of citizenship while in attendance at Bluejacket School. The school is a community with rules and regulations. Those who enjoy the rights and privileges it provides must also accept the responsibilities that inclusion demands, including respect for and obedience to school rules. All students are under the control of school authority during the school day, during all school activities, on trips to or from school or school activities.


IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION Students are assigned a 3-day, 5-day, or 7-day ISS placement. ISS will begin as administration deems appropriate. Teachers will submit student assignments to the office for student completion. If the student goes through each set of suspensions, they will be recommended for alternative educational placement to the Disciplinary Committee. Students receiving ISS will not participate in any extracurricular activities during their disciplinary time.

ISS RULES

1. STUDENTS SHALL REPORT FOR ISS AT 8:00 AM OR AS SOON AS THE BUS ARRIVES. 2. CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MUST BE SURRENDERED TO MONITOR

UPON ARRIVAL. 3. THERE IS NO CONVERSATION OR ANY TYPE OF COMMUNICATION ALLOWED. RESTROOM

BREAKS ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MONITOR. 4. ALL CLASS WORK IS TO BE FINISHED WITHIN THE TIME OF THE SUSPENSION AND GIVEN TO

THE MONITOR TO CHECK OFF THE LIST OF WORK. 5. ANY TYPE OF INFRACTION CAN INCUR UP TO 3 EXTRA DAYS. AT THAT TIME THE PARENT MAY

BE REQUESTED TO SIT WITH THE STUDENT DURING ISS. FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION MAY BE TAKEN AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE ADMINISTRATION.

ISS Rules will be posted in plain view; and students will receive their instructions as soon as they arrive.

Our discipline policy is designed to provide a progressive point system to determine the proper action to take considering the circumstances. Each infraction committed has a level value assigned to it. If a student commits a rule infraction, the level assigned to it will determine the penalty for the student’s actions.

DISCIPLINE POLICY OF BLUEJACKET PUBLIC SCHOOL

1. In accordance with HB1816 and in keeping with our established policy, the Board of Education of Bluejacket Public School hereby submits an adopted policy of disciplinary measures to be utilized within the Bluejacket School System.

2. It is not the intent of school personnel to set a lot of rigid rules for students. It is our intent though, to have an orderly, learning atmosphere. Often time student misbehavior can be stifled by talking with the students, communication with parents, utilizing administration or counselor, or as a last resort, the use of Corporal Punishment. Below is a procedure for handling student misbehavior problems in Bluejacket School system.

3. Optional means of Punishments and Definitions: a. Corporal Punishment – limited to spanking on the buttocks. b. Student Restraint – prevention of pupil from harming others or self. c. Short-Term Suspension – less than (5) days suspension – NO work will

be allowed to be made up for students assigned short-term out of school suspension.

d. Extended-Term Suspension – more than (5) days but does not extend beyond current semester.

e. Expulsion – removed from school remaining school year. f. Detention – study hall, punitive work situation assigned prior to or after

school or at lunch. g. In-School Suspension – students continue attendance and regular

school work, only isolated from other students and daily routine. *Any student receiving disciplinary referrals will not be permitted to participate in any extracurricular activities during the time of their referral.


DISCIPLINE STEPS Each minor or major offense has levels tied to it. Each infraction has a consequence tied to it. Levels 1-4 are for the classroom teacher and Levels 5-8 are for administration.

ACTION TAKEN FOR DISCIPLINARY LEVEL

LEVEL: 1 ACTION: Verbal Warning DAYS: 0

2 Conference with student 0

3 Call Parent/Guardian 0

4 Noon BSD or ASD 1

5 Disciplinary Referral: ISS 3

6 ISS 5

7 ISS 7

8 Discipline Committee (DC) or Immediate Adminstration Action

NOTES – REMINDERS – PHONE NUMBERS – EMAIL ADDRESSES


NOTES – REMINDERS – PHONE NUMBERS – EMAIL ADDRESSES

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